B5.03 Baths
B5.02 Showers
Showers Considerations Checklist:
Baths Considerations Checklist:
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Shower recesses within bathrooms must be hobless and preference is to have no shower bases. Shower screens if used must be easily removable and flooring must run underneath. Adjustable shower heads should be provided as standard – refer specification schedule. Shower recesses should be located next to corners within a room for the future installation of grab rails.
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Showers over baths are unacceptable. Baths are to be built into a tiled upstand.
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Ensure the method of installing the bath is such that there is no settlement in the bath that may cause water ingress. Bath surrounds are to be tiled with same tile as that used on the adjoining walls. Walls adjacent to baths must be reinforced to support the future installation of grabrails.
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Tiled recess preferred over wall mounted shelf.
Showers over baths are unacceptable.
High Density Baths Considerations Checklist:
SDA Showers Considerations Checklist:
In high density developments a percentage of apartments should accommodate a bath. Refer to Table 03 below as a guide. Discuss any deviations from this with HCA.
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
Ensure water temperature can be controlled to prevent scolding of persons with impaired sensory function (ie Thermostatic mixing valve or equivalent safety alternative).
Table 03: Bath Requirements for Multi-Residential Developments
Dwelling Type
Requirement
1BR Dwelling
None
2BR Dwelling
30% of dwellings
3BR Dwelling
50% of dwellings
4BR Dwelling
All dwellings
SDA Baths Considerations Checklist:
Baths are generally not required for SDA dwellings but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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