Basin (Accessible) Building Codes & Rules
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AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
Clearance Zones
Fixture Height
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6
≥ 300AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
1.85m min
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
Fixtures, Hardware & ServicesAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
- 900mm to 1.1m above FFL
- Operable parts within zone
- Usable with single hand
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
≥ 1.85mAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3
Hinged Door Circulation Zone
Clearance Zones
Shelf
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Mirror Above Washbasin
- ≥ 350mm W x ≤ 900mm HAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
- No Angled or Tilted Mirror
- Grade A glassAS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Optional Vanity
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Optional 2nd Mirror
(Adjacent to Washbasin)
- ≥ 350mm W x ≥ 1.07m HAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
- No Angled or Tilted Mirror
- Grade A safety glassAS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1
Shelf
- ≥ 300mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation space[1]
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shelf RULES
NCC 2025 V1
Classes 2 to 9
NCC 2025
May 2023
NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (ii)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (i)
- Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
- Shelf space should be provided next to the washbasin in one of these ways
- Shelf as part of Vanity BenchAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)
- ≥ 120mm width x ≥ 300mm length
- 800 to 830mm bench height
- Shelf as a separate fixture next to basinAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (ii)
- ≥ 120mm width x 400mm length
- 790mm to 1m above FFL
- Not allowed over a circulation ZONE
- Shelf as a separate fixtureAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (i)
- 120 to 150mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 900mm to 1m above FFL
- Allowed within a circulation ZONE
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2
- ≥ 300mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation spaceAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (e)
PlumbingAS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (e)
- Insulate hot water pipe if exposed
- Outside clearance zone
Shelf
- ≥ 300mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation space[1]
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shelf RULES
NCC 2025 V1
Classes 2 to 9
NCC 2025
May 2023
NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (ii)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (i)
- Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to the NCCNCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
- Shelf space should be provided next to the washbasin in one of these ways
- Shelf as part of Vanity BenchAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)
- ≥ 120mm width x ≥ 300mm length
- 800 to 830mm bench height
- Shelf as a separate fixture next to basinAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (ii)
- ≥ 120mm width x 400mm length
- 790mm to 1m above FFL
- Not allowed over a circulation ZONE
- Shelf as a separate fixtureAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b) (i)
- 120 to 150mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 900mm to 1m above FFL
- Allowed within a circulation ZONE
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2
- ≥ 300mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation spaceAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shelf Area on Vanity
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6 (b) (iii)
Shelf Area on Vanity
Accessibility Overview
Bathroom Plan (Accessible)
Shelf
- 300 to 400mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation space[1]
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shelf RULES
NCC 2022 V3
Classes 2 to 9
NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC Part F4 & AS 1428.1NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- Shelf space should be provided next to the washbasin in one of these ways
- Shelf as part of Vanity Bench
- ≥ 120mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 800 to 830mm bench height
- Shelf as a separate fixture next to basin
- ≥ 120mm width x 400mm length
- 790mm to 1m above FFL
- Not allowed over a circulation ZONE
- Shelf as a separate fixture
- 120 to 150mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 900mm to 1m above FFL
- Allowed within a circulation ZONE
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- 300 to 400mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation spaceAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Washbasin (SOU)
Shelf
- 300 to 400mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation space[1]
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shelf RULES
NCC 2022 V4
Classes 2 to 9
NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (a)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (b) (ii)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (b) (i)
- Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
- Shelf space should be provided next to the washbasin in one of these ways
- Shelf as part of Vanity BenchAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (a)
- ≥ 120mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 800 to 830mm bench height
- Shelf as a separate fixture next to basinAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (b) (ii)
- ≥ 120mm width x 400mm length
- 790mm to 1m above FFL
- Not allowed over a circulation ZONE
- Shelf as a separate fixtureAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2 (b) (i)
- 120 to 150mm width x 300 to 400mm length
- 900mm to 1m above FFL
- Allowed within a circulation ZONE
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- 300 to 400mm D x ≥ 120mm W not interfering with any circulation spaceAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.2
- as a wall mounted Shelf
- or part of a Vanity
Shower (Accessible)
WC (Accessible)
1.85m min
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
Clearance Zones
Fixture Height
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
Fixtures, Hardware & ServicesAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
- 900mm to 1.1m above FFL
- Operable parts within zone
- Usable with single hand
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
≥ 1.85mAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3
Hinged Door Circulation Zone
Clearance Zones
Shelf
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Mirror Above Washbasin
- ≥ 350mm W x ≥ 950mm HAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
- No Angled or Tilted Mirror
- Grade A glassAS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Optional Vanity
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
Optional 2nd Mirror
(Adjacent to Washbasin)
- ≥ 350mm W x ≥ 1.25m HAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
- No Angled or Tilted Mirror
- Grade A safety glassAS 1288:2021, 5.8.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (c)
PlumbingAS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (c)
- Insulate hot water pipe if exposed
- Outside clearance zone
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