Ensuring regulatory compliance

Changing Places restrooms are essential for providing dignity, comfort, and accessibility to individuals with severe disabilities. To ensure these facilities meet the highest accessibility standards, compliance withEN 17210:2021 is crucial.

This European standard outlines the key requirements for space, equipment, safety, and usability to create truly inclusive environments.

Standards and best practices for creating a well-functioning Changing Place may vary from one country to another, but Pressalit products ensure dignity, safety, and comfort for users and caregivers regardless of the local and national requirements and preferences 

Being regulatory compliant in the context of Changing Places facilities means ensuring that restrooms are designed, equipped, and maintained in accordance withEN 17210:2021 and other relevant accessibility standards.

Compliance guarantees that these spaces are safe, accessible, and functional for individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, and family members. It involves adhering to requirements for space, equipment, safety, hygiene, and privacy, ultimately creating an environment that promotes inclusivity and dignity.

• Space: A minimum turning radius of 1.5 meters (1500 mm) is required to accommodate wheelchair users and their carers
• Essential equipment: Facilities must include height-adjustable changing benches, ceiling hoists, height-adjustable washbasins, a peninsula toilet with support arms, and strategically placed handrails
• Location and access: Changing Places must be situated in easily accessible areas with level access, avoiding stairs or other barriers
• Clear signage: Signage should be visible and informative, with user instructions inside the facility and online descriptions with photos
• User-friendly design: The restroom layout must allow easy movement, with the toilet accessible from both sides for transfers and assistance
• Safety and hygiene: Non-slip flooring, emergency alarms, adequate lighting, ventilation, and temperature control must be in place. Mixing valves with scald guards should be installed for safety
• Privacy considerations: Facilities should feature lockable doors, privacy screens, and ample space for carers

At Pressalit, we go the extra mile to make buildings accessible and usable for people with disabilities. We offer products and services that meet the EN 17210:2021 standards for accessibility. This standard helps implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe.

When designing bathrooms for people with disabilities, there are important requirements to consider. Pressalit provides the necessary products and advice to meet these requirements, following the CEN/TR 17621:2021 functional guidelines, to ensure accessible and usable toilets and changing places.

Often, meeting EN 17210 standards goes beyond the basic requirements of current building codes. We recommend that customers verify and follow local regulations to ensure their facility meets all applicable requirements in their region.

Pressalit specialises in designing and equipping Changing Places restrooms that meet regulatory standards while ensuring optimal comfort and accessibility. Get in touch with our experts today for a detailed guide on compliance and best practices.

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