Lifetime Homes
Criterion 14
Bathroom layout
What is required?
A bathroom with some space either in front of or beside its facilities so that people less agile, including those using a wheelchair, have a little extra room to help them move around and approach the facilities.
Why is this important?
With other criterion making the dwelling adaptable and accessible to a wide range of household members – including those who may be using mobility aids or wheelchairs, it is important that the bathroom has a little extra space to help these people approach and move between the facilities. The extra space isn’t necessarily excessive if the bathroom layout is planned to provide this degree of convenience. However, the slight increase in space is also appreciated by parents bathing toddlers or dealing with kids at bedtime.