What is an ambulant toilet?

Ambulant toilets are specifically designed for those with ambulant disabilities that do not require the extra space that is provided by Accessible toilets. Primarily, they are for those that do not require the use of a wheelchair, for example, those with sensory loss, arthritis or require the use of a walking frame.

How high is an ambulant toilet?

460-480
A 460-480 height range of the toilet pan seat above the finished floor level (the same requirement as an accessible toilet) A toilet roll holder in an accessible location. The washbasin for each ambulant toilet must be outside the circulation spaces outlined above.

What is a unisex ambulant toilet?

A unisex toilet is a public toilet designed to be suitable for use by both males and females, and is now often extended for use by persons of any gender, which benefits population groups who identify themselves as any identity outside the boundaries of male/female.

Is it correct to say disabled toilet?

Accessible Toilet: similar to the parking bay, we use the term accessible toilet as it more accurately describes what it is. Disabled Toilet: again, we feel by using the term disabled toilet we are both inaccurately describing what it is, but it also has an undercurrent of segregation and separation.

What are the requirements for an ambulant toilet?

The requirements for a compartment suitable for use by a person with an ambulant disability are detailed in Clause 16 of AS 1428.1 and include: Minimum clear circulation spaces of 900mm x 900mm on either side of the airlock (toilet entry) door.

Is the ambulant toilet cubicle door a different colour?

Some designers have been making the ambulant toilet cubicle door a different colour in addition to providing signage which is a great idea and assists in identifying the ambulant cubicle, particularly when there are more than one in the facility.

How tall is the toilet paper holder in an ambulant toilet?

Flushing control (side) in zone height 600 to 1100, width centred on 300mm either side of toilet front. Toilet paper holder 700mm from floor and not further than 300mm forward of toilet front. Grab rails behind and to the side at a height of 900 to 1100mm and rising in front to assist person rising.

What is the difference between ambulant and accessible?

Whilst each building classification represents different ratio requirements for the provision of general sanitary facilities including Accessible and/or Ambulant facilities, provided below is general example of the requirements for a café/restaurant use.