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Pendulum Test Value (PTV) must be greater than 45 and shall fulfil the requirements of
section 5.2. Pendulum technique must consider both shoed and barefoot users.

5.18.2. Sinks

Sinks shall meet the following requirements:

1. Sinks shall not be the pedestal type and shall have clear knee space below.
Dimensions of this clearance space are minimum 700 mm high and 250 mm deep,
from the faucet to the edge. The usable surface height shall be between 800 mm
and 850 mm.

2. When sinks are in a row at least one shall be possible to use with all the
accessories.

3. Faucets shall be operated by pressure with a lever handle or with a sensor. Turning
or pressure systems that require great effort to be operated are not allowed.

4. The distance from the sink edge to the faucet shall be less than 600 mm and its
height from the floor shall be between 900 mm and 1200 mm. The lower edge of the
mirror shall be mounted at a 900 mm height or less.

5. The pipes under the sink should be recessed.

Figure 40. Dimensions for sinks

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