Toilet bowl for disabled people with handrails, special pads, installation features

According to the requirements of SNIP, bathrooms in public places must have at least one booth equipped for people with disabilities. Unfortunately, this rule is not always fulfilled, and often disabled people and just the elderly have to experience great inconveniences when using public latrines. This fact does not speak in favor of the owners and managers of these institutions, because the arrangement of a single booth for disabled people does not require the investment of large funds or extensive construction work.

Companies engaged in the production of sanitary ware, have long been concerned about the issue of the production of sanitary equipment intended for low-mobility groups of the population. To date, the plumbing market presents many models of toilets, sinks and shower cabins created specifically for them. In this article we will talk about the existing toilet bowls for disabled people and how to equip a bathroom for the needs of people with disabilities.

• The height of the toilet bowl for the disabled, is primarily dependent on the growth of a person - the more it is, the higher the level the toilet should be. This is due to the fact that a person of high stature, but with limited mobility, is more difficult to bend his legs and back in order to "adjust" to the toilet bowl of standard height. According to the norms, the toilet bowl height for the disabled should be in the range from 45 to 60 cm. There are models of toilet seats, adjustable in height, as well as special holders for the toilet, allowing it to be raised a few centimeters.
• Handrails - this is an obligatory attribute of the bathroom, which will be used by people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is desirable that the handrails were equipped with all the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom. There are handrails that are mounted directly on the bathroom fixtures, and handrails that are attached to the floor walls. All handrails are divided into stationary, mobile and folding. Most people prefer the first type, because they consider them more reliable( it should be noted that other types of handrails with proper installation made by professionals are absolutely safe).The optimal diameter of the handrail is 4 cm, there are also models with a diameter of 3 and 5 cm.
• Materials , which are used in the production of toilet bowls for people with disabilities, are standard. In some establishments equipment from anti-vandal materials is installed, but this is not necessary. The main requirement for toilets for disabled people is reliability and sustainability. Modern toilet bowls made of cast iron, steel and sanitary ware, if they are installed in compliance with all the recommendations, fully meet these requirements.
• The seat and cover of the are one of the most important components of the toilet bowl for the disabled. The selection of these elements should be given special attention. However, if the damage to the musculoskeletal system is not very strong, you can limit yourself to the standard components that are used for conventional toilet bowls. Nozzles for toilet for disabled people can be adjusted in height and width. Some models are equipped with automated functions, such as microlift or heating. There are covers equipped with a motion sensor that rise when a person approaches.

If the purchase of a special toilet bowl for people with disabilities is impossible, for example, for material reasons, or lack of space in the bathroom, look at the alternative option, which is the lining on the toilet. It is a seat that is installed on a normal toilet. It is equipped with handrails and has a high landing. Such an overlay can be easily installed and easily removed. Thus, if a disabled person lives in the family or an elderly person who is difficult to move, he can safely use a common toilet.

Mounting of handrails must be carried out in accordance with the following instruction:

• Before buying handrails, make the necessary measurements, determine their number, dimensions and location.
• While in the store, check the equipment of the chosen product, if necessary, purchase the necessary fasteners and accessories( additional accessories include, for example, rubber or polyurethane handles, which make their use more comfortable).
• Prepare a place to work. Draw a marking on the floor and walls, identify the locations of future anchorages.
• Next, using a perforator, drill all the necessary holes. Their dimensions depend on the fasteners supplied with the handrail( therefore, the diameter and depth of the holes are usually indicated in the installation instructions).
• The next step is directly installing and securing the handrails. Remember that the reliability of fastenings is the main condition for the safety and comfort of the person who will use the toilet, so at this stage, be especially careful.
• The last thing you can do is install the covers, plugs and other optional accessories.

Installation of the installation assumes the following sequence of steps:

• First of all, it is necessary to make measurements. It is desirable that a person who uses the toilet bowl be involved in this. The height of the structure should be such that the user can freely move from the wheelchair to the toilet seat.
• In accordance with the measurements made, make the markings on the wall.
• Further, depending on the position of the drainage outlet, there is a place on the floor where the installation will be installed.
• In accordance with the drawn markings, it is necessary to drill the holes and fix the dowels in them.
• The next step is actually installing the installation. It is fixed on the dowels with the help of nuts and screws that come with the kit. Fixing the body of the installation, you should align it horizontally and vertically. For this, the construction is equipped with special adjusting legs.

Thus, bathroom equipment for a person with limited mobility is a task, although not simple, but quite feasible. The main thing is to take into account the needs of the person for whom you are trying, and also to choose high-quality and reliable equipment. With a little effort, you can provide a special person in your family comfortable living conditions.