Shower (Accessible) Building Codes & Rules

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WC Installation

Washbasin Installation

Bathroom Plan (Accessible)

End of Seat

Fall

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

Clothes Hook

≥ 2 required within 600mm of the seat^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4}
≥ 500mm from internal corner^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

Folding Seat

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8

Tap & Soap

Zone^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4

AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48

≥ 50mm Shower & Grabrail

Clearance Zone^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)

580 to 600^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8

200^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)

1 to

1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4

800 to

810^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4}

AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48

700 ± 5^{AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

≥ 1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (d)

1:80 to 1:100^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

400 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

600 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4

390 to

400^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8

≥ 300^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4

50 to

60^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8

≤ 800^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)

1.88 to

1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1

≥ 900^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

≥ 1.16m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

≥ 1m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

≤ 40^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

≤ 100^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

470

480^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4

1.2m

1.35m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

550 ± 25^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)

580 ± 25^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (c)

1:60 to 1:80^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (c)}

Grabrails

Ø 30 to 40mm^[1][2]
≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrail^[3]
Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail

Grabrail RULES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (c)

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (b)

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (e)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (c)}
Withstand 1100N force in any direction^{AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)}
Dimensions
Ø 30 to 40mm^{AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (b)}
Ø ≥ 5mm exposed edges & corner^{AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (d)}
Clearances^{AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (e)}
50 to 60mm to adjacent surface
600mm above
50mm below
Exemption at fixing points
270°^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5} clearance along the top arc
≥ 50mm around a vertical grabrail

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4

AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48

Ø 30 to 40mm^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)}
≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrail^{AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48}
Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail

Folding Seat

AS 1428.1 compliant^[1]
Upward folding & grabrail remains accessible^[2]

Folding Seat SPECIFICATION

NCC 2022 V3

Class 2 to 9

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (c)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (d)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (b)

Sanitary facilities & accessories in relation to provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
≥ 1m long^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}
Self-draining & slip resistant^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (a)AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}
4 to 6mm Ø opening hole or width & slat spacing^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (c)}
r 10 to 15mm to front corners^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (d)}
r ≥ 2 to 3mm rounded top edge^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)}
Must not obstruct grabrail when folded^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9}
Withstand 1100N force^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1 compliant^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)}
Upward folding & grabrail remains accessible^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}

Bathroom Area

Shower

Hand-held with ≥ 1.5m flexible hose^[1]
1 to 1.8m height adjustable^[2]
700mm ± 5 for wall outlet above FFL^[3]

Shower RULES

NCC 2022 V3

Class 2 to 9

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (b)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (c)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6}
Hand-held shower head
≥ 1.5m flexible hose^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (b)}
Adjustable shower head holder^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (c)}
Installed on shower head support grabrail
Allow different angles and height positions
1 to 1.8m adjustable height above floor finished level^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)}
Wall outlet
700mm ± 5^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5} above FFL
Back-flow prevention device

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (c)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)

Hand-held with ≥ 1.5m flexible hose^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6}
1 to 1.8m height adjustable^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (c)}
700mm ± 5 for wall outlet above FFL^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)}

Circulation Space

Shower recess in corner of a room (2 walls)^[1]
1.6m x 2.35m including shower
Shower recess within 3 walls or other fixture^[2]
1.6m x 1.4m space outside of shower

Circulation EXAMPLES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (a)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6}
Only the following shower fittings are allowed within this space ≥ 900mm from finished floor^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (a)NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
Grabrails
Shower / hose fittings & taps
Soap holder & shelf (if provided)
Folding seat

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6

Shower recess in corner of a room (2 walls)^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6}
1.6m x 2.35m including shower
Shower recess within 3 walls or other fixture^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6}
1.6m x 1.4m space outside of shower

Bathroom Plan (Accessible)

Washbasin Installation

WC Installation

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4

1.2m

1.35m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

≤ 100^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}

End of Seat

Fall

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)

Clothes Hook

2 required within 600mm of the seat^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4}
≥ 500mm from internal corner^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)}

Folding Seat

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

Tap & Soap

Zone^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4

AS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48

≥ 50mm

Shower & Grabrail

Clearance Zone^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4AS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)

580 to 600^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

200^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

1 to

1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)

400 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)

600 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4

390 to

400^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

≥ 300^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)

50 to

60^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

≤ 800^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)

1.88 to

1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)

≥ 1.16m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

≥ 1m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

≤ 40^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)

≥ 1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)

700^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4

800 to

820^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)

1:60 to 1:80^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)

550 ± 25^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)

580 ± 25^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (d)

1:80 to 1:100^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

460

480^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}

Grabrails

Ø 30 to 40mm^[1][2]
≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrail^[3]
Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail

Grabrail RULES

NCC 2025 V2

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (c)

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (e)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (c)}
Withstand 1100N force in any direction^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)}
Dimensions
Ø 30 to 40mm^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (b)}
Ø ≥ 5mm exposed edges & corner^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)}
Clearances^{AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (e)}
50 to 60mm to adjacent surface
≥ 600mm above the top of a horizontal grab rail
50mm below
Exemption at fixing points
270° clearance along the top arc^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
≥ 50mm around a vertical grabrail

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4

AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48

Ø 30 to 40mm^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)}
≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrail^{AS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48}
Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

≥ 100^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

Hose

Connection

Zone^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

400^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

800^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)

1:50 to 1:90^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)}

Bathroom Area

if Linear Drain is used

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)

≥ 900^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)}

Folding Seat

AS 1428.1 compliant^[1]
For Assisted Residential Care Buildings^[2]
May use portable shower chair

Folding Seat SPECIFICATION

NCC 2025 V2

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (c)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (e)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (b)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Sanitary facilities & accessories in relation to provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}
≥ 1m long^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (a)}
Self-draining & slip resistant^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (c)AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (d)}
4 to 6mm Ø opening hole or width & slat spacing^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (e)}
r 10 to 15mm to front corners^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}
r ≥ 2 to 3mm rounded top edge^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}
Must not obstruct grabrail when folded^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (b)}
Withstand 1100N force^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1 compliant^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9}
For Assisted Residential Care Buildings^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5}
May use portable shower chair

Circulation Space

Shower recess in corner of a room (2 walls)^[1]
1.6m x 2.35m including shower
Shower recess within 3 walls or other fixture^[2]
1.6m x 1.4m space outside of shower

Circulation EXAMPLES

NCC 2025 V1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (a)

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (a)}
Only the following shower fittings are allowed within this space ≥ 2.0m from FFL^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5}
Grabrails
Shower / hose fittings & taps
Soap holder & shelf (if provided)
Folding seat

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)

Shower recess in corner of a room (2 walls)^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)}
1.6m x 2.35m including shower
Shower recess within 3 walls or other fixture^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)}
1.6m x 1.4m space outside of shower

Shower

Hand-held with ≥ 1.5m flexible hose^[1]
1 to 1.8m height adjustable^[2]
≤ 100mm length Tap lever handle^[3]

Shower RULES

NCC 2025 V1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6}
Hand-held shower head
≥ 1.5m flexible hose^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (b)}
Adjustable shower head holder^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (d)}
Installed on shower head support grabrail
Allow different angles and height positions
1 to 1.8m adjustable height above FFL^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)}
Shower hose wall outlet
700mm to 1.1m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8} above FFL
Back-flow prevention device
Taps^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
≤ 100mm lever handle length

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (d)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8

Hand-held with ≥ 1.5m flexible hose^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6}
1 to 1.8m height adjustable^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (d)}
≤ 100mm length Tap lever handle^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8}