A universal washroom is a bathroom that can be used by people with disabilities. Some places might make installing these washrooms a legal requirement. Alternatively, you could opt to include them to make your business more accessible for people with disabilities. It can also act as a space that parents with small children can use. When planning this space there are a few things that you need to consider to ensure that your universal washroom will be as accessible as possible. First, you need to choose a space that is large enough for someone in a wheelchair to turn around or for a disabled person and their carer. You should also try to choose a location that already has plumbing, as this might help lower your costs. In addition, you should familiarise yourself with the legislation as it may stipulate how many washrooms you need. It might also place restrictions on where the washrooms can be located. For example, in Ontario you need one universal washroom every three floors. Once you have done this, you should consider hiring a company to build the washroom for you.
While you might be able to do simple jobs yourself, like fixing metal railings to the wall, it’s best to hire a company to create your washroom for you. When choosing this company, you should make sure that they are qualified and have a good understanding of the legislation. There are a few benefits to doing this. For example, they will be able to take care of the plumbing work for you, making sure that everything is connected properly. In addition, they will be able to ensure that everything is set-up correctly so that you meet your government requirements, which can often be very specific. For example, you might need to have fixtures at a specific height. They can usually also offer advice on how to make it as accessible as possible for people with disabilities. For example, you might be required to install an automatic door to make it easy for disabled people to access the room. Once this space has been created, you will need to regular maintenance. For example, you will need to ensure that the path to the room clear.
It’s important that your company keeps up-to-date with the latest technological advances and any legislative changes. For this reason, you should consider upgrading to automatic doors and installing universal washrooms. This will make your business more accessible for people with a disability and will help you build an inclusive environment. To make this easy for you, we discussed how you can upgrade your existing facilities to incorporate these new technologies. So, install automatic doors and universal washrooms in your business today.