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5.18.3. Controls and accessories

All controls and accessories shall meet the following requirements:

1. Flushing systems are operated by pressure or with a flush handle. Controls shall
have a large surface and are operable with only one hand or elbow.

2. Controls and accessories such as soap dispensers or dryers among others, shall be
mounted at a height between 700 mm and 1200 mm.

5.19. Accessible toilet stalls

Accessible toilet stalls can be located both inside the toilet blocks provided for each
gender or outside the blocks. Family toilets should be located outside of the block of
toilets. According to the tables of Annex 2 this is only allowed in certain types of
buildings.

Types of toilets

Accessible toilet within a toilet Detached Full Family Toilet
block accessible toilet
that can be used as
family toilet in
certain building
types

Table 6. Types of toilets

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