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AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.2

450 to 460^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.2}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6 (b) (iii)

≥ 300^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6 (b) (iii)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (c)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8 (Figure 43)

100^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (c)AS 1428.1:2009, 15.6AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8 (Figure 43)}

Wash Basin Installation

All dimensions from finished surface

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

≥ 1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

≥ 1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}

Door Circulation

WC Circulation

Allow more for

deeper basins

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

≥ 1.4m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

If no baby change table & door clearance allows

WC Installation

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

≥ 2.3m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)

800^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)

700^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)

≥ 425^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

≥ 2.63m^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8 (Figure 43)

800 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8 (Figure 43)}

All dimensions from

finished surface

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)

≥ 850^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)}

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)

≥ 450^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (d)}

Basin Circulation

Exclusion Zone

Circulation

≥ 2m high clearance^[1]
From finished surface
Zones may overlap

Circulation RULES

NCC 2022 V4

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (g)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (j)

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC Part F4 & AS 1428.1^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
≥ 2m height clearance^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}
Only the following may intrude into a circulation zone^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}
Toilet paper dispenser
Grabrails
Hand dryer, towel dispenser, soap dispenser
Shelves & clothes hooks
Portable sanitary disposal bin
Wall cabinet if^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (g)}
≥ 900mm clearance below with top shelf ≤ 1.25m, &
≤ 150mm projection from wall
Other wall mounted fixtures if^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1 (j)}
≥ 900mm clearance below, &
≤ 150mm projection from wall

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1

≥ 2m high clearance^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.1}
From finished surface
Zones may overlap

WC

Accessibility compliant suite^[1]
≥ 30% luminance contrast seat colour^[2]

WC Pan RULES

NCC 2022 V3

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.5 (b)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC Part F4 & AS 1428.1^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2}
Must include^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2}
Grabrails & backrest
Toilet paper dispenser
Sanitary disposal unit^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.5 (b)}
≤ 500mm from Pan if recessed, or
portable in corner
Clothes hanging device^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.4}
1.2 to 1.35m high, &
≥500mm from an internal corner

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.3 (e)

Accessibility compliant suite^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.1}
≥ 30% luminance contrast seat colour^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.3 (e)}

Baby Change Table

Must not encroach on any circulation space^[1]

Baby Change Table RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2 (b)

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC Part F4 & AS 1428.1^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2}
Must not encroach into any circulation space when in folded up position^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2 (a)}
Installation height so when in folded out position^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2 (b)}
≤ 820mm to top of change table, &
≥ 720mm clearance underneath

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2

Must not encroach on any circulation space^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.8.2}

Door

Swing or sliding door allowed^[1]
Latch & in-use indicator required^[2]
Emergency openable from outside^[3]

Swing Door RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (b)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.2 (e)

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC Part F4 & AS 1428.1^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (a)}
Latchless hold-close system mandatory for outward Doors^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (b)}
Visible occupancy indicator & secure locking (bolt or catch) required, with emergency outside access^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (a)}
Snib Handle
≥ 45mm distance from centre of Spindle^{AS 1428.1:2009, 13.5.2 (e)}
≤ 20N opening, swinging & holding force with stable position between 60 to 90°^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
AS 1428.1 compliant Lever Handle required
Inward opening Door Clearance options as per detail below

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (b)

Swing or sliding door allowed^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9}
Latch & in-use indicator required^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (b)}
Emergency openable from outside^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.2.9 (b)}

Washbasin

≤ 100mm encroachment into WC circulation^[1]
Different rules apply to^[2]
Public use, &
Sole-occupancy use

Washbasin RULES

NCC 2022 V2

All Building Classes

NCC 2022 F4D5 [2019 F2.4]

May 2023

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.2 (d) (ii)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D5}
Water supply & waste outlet pipes clear of under sink clearance zone^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3}
Fittings required
Shelf as a separate item or part of vanity top^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.2 (d) (ii)}
Mirror above or adjacent to the basin^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.1}
Must be above in a SOU (Single Occupancy Unit)
Optional fittings^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3}
Soap dispenser
Hand dryer or towel dispenser
Location must be so the operable parts are^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.4.3}
≥ 500mm from an internal corner, &
900mm to 1.1m above finished floor

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (a)

AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1

≤ 100mm encroachment into WC circulation^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1 (a)}
Different rules apply to^{AS 1428.1:2009, 15.3.1}
Public use, &
Sole-occupancy use

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Door Circulation

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

800 ± 10^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

WC Circulation

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (e)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

100^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (e)AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

If no baby change table & door clearance allows

All dimensions from finished surface

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

≥ 2.3m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

≥ 1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.2

450 to 460^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.2}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6 (Figure 50B)

≥ 2.63m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6 (Figure 50B)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

≥ 1.9m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)

800^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)

≥ 425^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)

≥ 1.4m^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8 (Figure 43)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)

700^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)

≥ 850^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)

≥ 450^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (f)}

Exclusion Zone

Allow more for

deeper basins

Basin Circulation

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6

≥ 300^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.6}

WC Installation

Circulation

≥ 2m high clearance^[1]
From finished surface
Zones may overlap

Circulation RULES

NCC 2025 V1

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D2

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (iv)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (i)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (vi)

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D2}
≥ 2m height clearance^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1}
Only the following may intrude into a circulation zone^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1}
Toilet paper dispenser
Grabrails
Backrest
Portable sanitary disposal bin
≥100mm encroachment for Washbasin or Vanity
Hand Dryer & Towel Dispenser^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (iv)}, other wall mounted fixtures & fittings^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (i)} and Wall Cabinet if^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (vi)}
≥ 900mm clearance below
≤ 150mm projection from wall

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1

≥ 2m high clearance^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1}
From finished surface
Zones may overlap

Baby Change Table

Must not encroach on any circulation space^[1]
When in closed position

Baby Change Table RULES

NCC 2025 V1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2 (b)

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D2

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2 (a)}
Must not encroach into any circulation space when in folded up position^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2 (b)}
Installation height so when in folded out position^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D2}
≤ 820mm to top of change table, &
≥ 720mm clearance underneath

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2

Must not encroach on any circulation space^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.2}
When in closed position

AS 1428.1:2021, 2

Construction Tolerance^{AS 1428.1:2021, 2}

All dimensions are from finished surfaces & must be maintained
Allow appropriate construction tolerances

Wash Basin Installation

Washbasin

≤ 100mm encroachment into WC circulation^[1]
Different rules apply to^[2]
Public use, &
Sole-occupancy use

Washbasin RULES

NCC 2025 V1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.2 (c) (ii)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3}
Water supply & waste outlet pipes clear of under sink clearance zone^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.2 (c) (ii)}
Fittings required
Shelf as a separate item or part of vanity top^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.1}
Mirror above or adjacent to the basin^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3}
Must be above in a SOU (Single Occupancy Unit)
Optional fittings^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3}
Soap dispenser
Hand dryer or towel dispenser
Location must be so the operable parts are^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5}
≥ 500mm from an internal corner, &
900mm to 1.1m above finished floor

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1

≤ 100mm encroachment into WC circulation^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1 (a)}
Different rules apply to^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1}
Public use, &
Sole-occupancy use

Water Closet

Accessibility compliant suite^[1]
≥ 30% luminance contrast seat colour^[2]

WC Pan RULES

NCC 2025 V1

NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.5 (b)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{NCC 2022 Vol 1, F4D2}
Must include^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.5 (b)}
Grabrails & backrest
Toilet paper dispenser
Sanitary disposal unit^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.4}
≤ 500mm from Pan if recessed, or
portable in corner
Clothes hanging device^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1}
1.2 to 1.35m high, &
≥ 500mm from an internal corner

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.3 (e)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2

Accessibility compliant suite^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.3 (e)}
≥ 30% luminance contrast seat colour^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2}

Door

Swing or sliding door allowed^[1]
Latch & in-use indicator required^[2]
Emergency openable from outside^[3]

Swing Door RULES

NCC 2025 V1

NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.2 (e)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (b)

Provision of access for people with disabilities in compliance to NCC^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5}
Latchless hold-close system mandatory for outward Doors^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (a)}
Visible occupancy indicator & secure locking (bolt or catch) required, with emergency outside access^{AS 1428.1:2021, 10.4.2 (e)}
Snib Handle
≥ 45mm distance from centre of Spindle
≤ 20N opening, swinging & holding force with stable position between 60 to 90°^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (b)}
AS 1428.1 compliant Lever Handle required
Inward opening Door Clearance options as per detail below

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (b)

Swing or sliding door allowed^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9}
Latch & in-use indicator required^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (b)}
Emergency openable from outside^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.9 (b)}

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (i)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1

Hand Dryers

≥ 500mm from internal corners^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.2.8.1 (i)}
≤ 150mm encroachment into WC Circulation^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.3}
Not allowed to encroach into Basin Circulation^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.3.1}

Shelf

Required as either
Part of a compliant Vanity Top^[1], or
Shelf fixture, requirements vary if within any Circulation Space^[2]

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 NCC^{NCC 2025 Vol 1, F4D5}
Shelf space should be provided next to the washbasin in one of these ways
Shelf as part of Vanity Bench^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)}
≥ 120mm width x ≥ 300mm length
800 to 830mm bench height
Shelf as a separate fixture next to basin^{AS 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 fixture^{AS 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 (a)

AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b)

Required as either
Part of a compliant Vanity Top^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (a)}, or
Shelf fixture, requirements vary if within any Circulation Space^{AS 1428.1:2021, 12.4.2 (b)}