228
2500
1000
1200
2000
WASCHMASCHINE /
SCHRANK
min. + 180
max. + 100
max. + 85
min. + 70
min. + 170
+ 70 - 75
+ 46
(OK WC-Brille)
20 - 25
2800
1200
2000
THE UNOBSTRUCTED BATHROOM
Demographic change has brought the needs of older people to the fore. At the same time, it has be-
come clear that planning is beneficial for all generations. In general, a barrier-free bathroom provides
greater safety and comfort and is an investment for the future. As a rule, virtually all LAUFEN pro-
ducts are suitable for a bathroom for all age groups. Depending on the place of use and target group,
however, particular regulations and guidelines must be adhered to.
Planning for all ages and
apartments for the elderly
Planning for all ages means creating value
for everyone. A bathroom for every age is
characterised by a generous, floor level
shower with easy-to-operate faucets and
shower sliding bar, a washbasin which is sui-
table for wheelchair access with ergono-
mic faucets and a toilet mounted at 0.46 m
(upper edge of toilet seat).
For the planning of public toilets, for example
restaurants, office buildings, shopping centres
or sports facilities, certain norms have to be
adhered to. They define the exact fitting and
positioning.
In retirement and care homes, rooms and
showers must be generously planned in order
to enable people with mobility difficulties to
independently care for themselves. For the
care of people with disabilities or overweight
people two caregivers should also be able to
access the bathroom and shower.
Toilets in public buildings
Retirement and care homes
TOILET
The toilet should generally be mounted at a height
of 0.46 m (upper edge of toilet seat). Placing it in the
corner of the bathroom with a centre distance of
0.45 m - 0.50 m will enable the installation of an
L-shaped handle on the lateral wall. Toilets in
public buildings sometimes require a projection of at
least 0.65 m. This can be achieved with an extended
LIBERTY toilet, a wall-mounted toilet or a standard
concealed toilet on a short front wall installation.
FAUCETS
The longer the lever of the faucet the less force
is required to operate it. Various series of Laufen
faucets can be re-fitted with a longer handle at a
later stage. Contact-free fittings require no use of
force and are also suitable. In the shower a concealed
faucet is recommended. This facilitates the use of
the close handle.
BARRIER-FREE BATHROOMS
Standards 18024 and 18025 define the requirements which bathrooms and toilets need to receive in
order to be certified „DIN barrier-free“. The LIBERTY LINE range has been certified as „DIN barri-
er-free“ and includes a wheelchair-compatible washbasin without overflow hole and a concealed si-
phon. The toilet, which must be at least 5 cm higher, has a projection of 70 cm and can be wall-moun-
ted using existing connections.