Accessible Bathroom and Shower Room
An accessible guest room should have an en-suite Accessible Shower room and Accessible Bathroom. The minimum dimensions of an accessible shower room with a water closet and wash basin are 2300mm x 2400mm.
An accessible guest room should have an en-suite Accessible Shower room and Accessible Bathroom. The minimum dimensions of an accessible shower room with a water closet and wash basin are 2300mm x 2400mm.
The designated accessible guest room should be accessed through an accessible route from the lobby – Ease in evacuation; therefore a lower floor room may be better.
Accessible Public Restroom Design toilets may be provided at all lobbies where public toilets are provided. Accessible toilet facilities may also be provided near the banquet areas and in the Health Centre. It is recommended to have a unisex accessible toilet room.
Floor finish in the pool accessibility, Spa accessibility, Health Club accessibility and shower area should be carefully selected to be slip resistant, even when wet
Most hotel properties have at least one business centre and conference room facility, both these facilities must have an accessible route leading to them. In the case these facilities are not situated on the principal floor, they must be accessible by guest elevators.
All these areas must internally be at one level with adequate circulation space for wheelchairs. All areas of the facility should be accessible, including the buffet and the bar counter.
Ramps & Handrails are extremely important features and must be designed to be easy to grasp and to provide a firm and comfortable grip so that the hand can slide along the rail without obstruction
The corridors should provide the circulation routes that allow easy movement and provide a sense of direction. Since doors are a potential barrier, it is recommended not to use them in corridors, but wherever used, doorways should be used
Entrance should be easy to locate and adequately signposted, Consider installing automatic or semi-automatic doors and Avoid thresholds; if unavoidable, they should be no higher than 6mm
Accessible Parking and Approach to Building – Accessible parking spaces (1 in every 25 spaces) Bay should be minimally 3600mm x 5000mm in size and should be within 30 metres from main entrance door and