Page 151 - Dubai Universal Design Code

5. Controls shall be placed at a height between 700 mm to 1200 mm except for the
ones to be used from the bed. These should be placed comfortably in reach of
occupants. Electric outlets shall be provided at a height between 400 – 1000 mm.

6. A clear route shall be provided to the bed with a minimum clear space of 1500 x
1500 mm beside the bed.

7. The bed shall have a maximum height of 500 mm.

8. The accessible rooms shall be provided with acoustic and visual fire alarms as
well as an audible doorbell.

9. A dressing mirror where the user can see his or her reflexion from 250 mm to
2000 mm shall be provided.

10. Shelves and drawers shall be provided between 700mm to 1200 mm from the
floor, and whenever possible a clothes hanger should be placed at 1100 mm
from the floor.

11. A clear route shall be provided to the bed with a minimum clear space of 1500 x
1500 mm beside the bed out of any furniture.

12. A minimum of illumination of 200 lux shall be provided by at least one lighting
fixture in the room.

13. Connecting rooms shall have accessible doors.

14. A viewing device should be provided in the door at a height of between 800 mm
– 1000 mm.

15. Clothes hangers and hooks should be provided at a maximum height of 1100
mm.

16. There shall be no change in level or lip in the washroom, including at the shower.

17. Reception desks shall provide a lower counter to assist people of short stature
and people using wheelchairs. An approaching space in front of the reception
desk has to be provided for wheelchair users.

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