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7.8. Accessible dressing or change rooms

A dressing or change room is considered accessible when it fulfils the following
conditions:

1. The interior corridors have a minimum width of 1000 mm. In direction changes, there
is a clear manoeuvring turning space of 1500 mm diameter outside of any opening
door space.

2. If there are lockers, the above provisions for storage facilities shall be respected.

3. Benches shall not obstruct access to lockers.

4. The approaching space for lockers, benches and furniture should have a minimum
width of 865 mm and should connect to the accessible path of travel.

5. If there are showers, at least one of every ten shall meet the criteria for accessible
showers described in this Code.

6. If there are toilets, 1 of every 10 shall be accessible.

7.9. First aid facilities

First aid facilities shall be provided with an accessible door and an accessible path to
the treatment area.

It shall contain a changing table usable for changing adults’ diapers if necessary.

7.10. Balconies

Terraces, verandas and balconies linked to accessible rooms or spaces shall be
accessible to all people including people with mobility limitations.

To ensure this requirement, they shall fulfil the following characteristics:

1. The door to the balcony shall provide at least an obstacle free width of 900 mm.

2. The balcony exterior and interior levels shall be the same.

3. Wherever it is possible the balcony doors shall be installed flush with the floor level.
When a raised threshold is necessary it shall have a maximum height of 20 mm and
be bevelled down to a height of 10 mm chamfered.

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