Shower (Accessible) Building Codes & Rules
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Bathroom Plan (Accessible)
Washbasin Installation
WC Installation
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
End of Seat
End of Seat
Fall
Fall
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
Clothes Hook
- 2 required within 600mm of the seatAS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4
- ≥ 500mm from internal cornerAS 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
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4
AS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)
580 to 600AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
1 to
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
400 ± 10AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
600 ± 10AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4
390 to
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8
AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)
50 to
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.7
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (a)
1.88 to
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)
≥ 1.16mAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4
800 to
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)
1:60 to 1:80AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)
550 ± 25AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)
580 ± 25AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (b)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (d)
1:80 to 1:100AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (d)
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 NCCAS 1428.1:2021, 14 (c)
- Withstand 1100N force in any directionAS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)
- Dimensions
- Ø 30 to 40mmAS 1428.1:2021, 14 (b)
- Ø ≥ 5mm exposed edges & cornerAS 1428.1:2021, 14 (d)
- ClearancesAS 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 arcNCC 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 40mmAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.4AS 1428.1:2021, 14 (a)
- ≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrailAS 1428.1:2021, Figure 48
- Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)
1:50 to 1:90AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.2 (c)
Bathroom Area
if Linear Drain is used
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (b)
Folding Seat
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
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 NCCAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
- ≥ 1m longAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (a)
- Self-draining & slip resistantAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (c)AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (d)
- 4 to 6mm Ø opening hole or width & slat spacingAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (e)
- r 10 to 15mm to front cornersAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
- r ≥ 2 to 3mm rounded top edgeAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
- Must not obstruct grabrail when foldedAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9 (b)
- Withstand 1100N forceNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
- AS 1428.1 compliantAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.9
- For Assisted Residential Care BuildingsNCC 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 NCCAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (a)
- Only the following shower fittings are allowed within this space ≥ 2.0m from FFLNCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5
- Grabrails
- Shower / hose fittings & taps
- Soap holder & shelf (if provided)
- Folding seat
AS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.1 (e)
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 fixtureAS 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 NCCAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6
- Hand-held shower head
- ≥ 1.5m flexible hoseAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (b)
- Adjustable shower head holderAS 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 FFLAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (c)
- Shower hose wall outlet
- 700mm to 1.1mAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8 above FFL
- Back-flow prevention device
- TapsNCC 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 hoseAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6
- 1 to 1.8m height adjustableAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.6 (d)
- ≤ 100mm length Tap lever handleAS 1428.1:2021, 12.5.8
Bathroom Plan (Accessible)
End of Seat
End of Seat
Fall
Fall
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
Clothes Hook
- ≥ 2 required within 600mm of the seatAS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4
- ≥ 500mm from internal cornerAS 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
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4
AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48
≥ 50mm Shower & Grabrail
Clearance ZoneAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
580 to 600AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
1 to
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4
800 to
AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48
700 ± 5AS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (d)
1:80 to 1:100AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (d)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
400 ± 10AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
600 ± 10AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4
390 to
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4
50 to
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.7
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.8
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
1.88 to
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
≥ 1.16mAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
550 ± 25AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
580 ± 25AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.1 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (c)
1:60 to 1:80AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.2 (c)
Bathroom Area
Accessibility Overview
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 NCCAS 1428.1:2009, 17 (c)
- Withstand 1100N force in any directionAS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)
- Dimensions
- Ø 30 to 40mmAS 1428.1:2009, 17 (b)
- Ø ≥ 5mm exposed edges & cornerAS 1428.1:2009, 17 (d)
- ClearancesAS 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 40mmAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.4AS 1428.1:2009, 17 (a)
- ≥ 660mm long for horizontal grabrailAS 1428.1:2009, Figure 48
- Optionally integrated with Shower Head Rail
Washbasin (Accessible)
WC (Accessible)
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 NCCAS 1428.1:2009, 15.6
- Only the following shower fittings are allowed within this space ≥ 900mm from finished floorAS 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
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 fixtureAS 1428.1:2009, 15.6
- 1.6m x 1.4m space outside of shower
Folding Seat
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 NCCNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
- ≥ 1m longAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
- Self-draining & slip resistantAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (a)AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
- 4 to 6mm Ø opening hole or width & slat spacingAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (c)
- r 10 to 15mm to front cornersAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (d)
- r ≥ 2 to 3mm rounded top edgeAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)
- Must not obstruct grabrail when foldedAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9
- Withstand 1100N forceAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (b)
AS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
- AS 1428.1 compliantAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.9 (e)
- Upward folding & grabrail remains accessibleNCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5
Washbasin (SOU)
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 NCCAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6
- Hand-held shower head
- ≥ 1.5m flexible hoseAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (b)
- Adjustable shower head holderAS 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 levelAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
- Wall outlet
- 700mm ± 5NCC 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 hoseAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6
- 1 to 1.8m height adjustableAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (c)
- 700mm ± 5 for wall outlet above FFLAS 1428.1:2009, 15.5.6 (a)
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