Safety, accessibility, and functionality are important when deciding on the bath’s placement 🛁. Below are some key points to take into account:
- Service and Cleaning Access:
- Accessibility: Ensure that there is sufficient space around the bath for maintenance and cleaning. This includes access to plumbing fixtures, drains, and any electrical components.
- Clearance: Provide enough room for service personnel to reach the bath without obstruction.
- Clearance Between Door and Bath:
- Door Swing: Consider the swing direction of the bathroom door. Ensure that the bath’s position doesn’t interfere with the door’s movement.
- Hoist and Wheelchair Access:
- Hoist Space: If the bathroom is designed for individuals who require hoists, plan for adequate space around the bath. This ensures smooth transfers.
- Underfloor Pipe Work and Cabling:
- Planning: Before finalizing the bath’s location, verify the position of underfloor pipes (such as water supply and drainage) and electrical cabling. These utilities should not obstruct the bath’s placement.
- Avoidance: Avoid placing the bath directly over critical pipes or cables. If necessary, reroute them to accommodate the bath’s position.
- It is important that there is no buried surfaces below the perimeter of the bath as this can affect fixing the bath to the floor for optimum safely
Our surveys team is on hand to help you design the perfect assisted bathroom. We will use CAD to accurately size up your bathroom and ensure it will work flawlessly.
