Equipment Suggestions According to German Standard DIN 18040-1

The aim of this standard is the accessibility of buildings so that they can be accessed barrier-free by people with disabilities, elderly people, and persons with small children, and can be used appropriately without external assistance.

DIN 18040-1 is limited to publicly accessible buildings, specifically to the parts of the building and the associated outdoor area intended for public use. These requirements apply in particular to cultural and educational institutions, office, administrative and court buildings, retail and catering establishments, parking spaces, garages, and toilet facilities.

DIN 18040-2 This part of the standard applies to the barrier-free planning of apartments, distinguishing between barrier-free and fully wheelchair-accessible apartments (R). The fact that accessibility means more than wheelchair usability is documented by the extended requirements regarding sensory and cognitive impairments. Also new is the obligation for retrofit capability in the sanitary area. Walls must be prepared for the subsequent installation of grab rails. This must already be taken into account during the planning and execution phase. Adaptability to changing needs characterizes "Barrier-Free Concepts".

Barrierefreies Bewohnerbad mit bodengleicher Dusche, großzügiger Bewegungsfläche und leicht erreichbaren Bedienelementen

Accessible resident bathroom

An accessible bathroom according to DIN 18040 enables all persons – regardless of physical limitations – to use it safely and independently. It includes level-access showers, slip-resistant floors, sufficient maneuvering space (at least 120 × 120 cm in front of sanitary fixtures), and easily reachable controls.

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Rollstuhlgerechtes Bad mit viel Wendefläche, unterfahrbarem Waschbecken und bodengleicher Dusche mit Sitz und Haltegriffen

Resident bathroom wheelchair accessible

A wheelchair-accessible bathroom according to DIN 18040-2 offers movement areas of at least 150 × 150 cm for turning maneuvers, under-counter washbasins, level-access showers with seating options, grab bars on both sides, and fittings that can be operated while sitting and standing.

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Pflegebad mit viel Platz für Hilfsmittel, höhenverstellbaren Sanitärobjekten und rutschhemmendem Boden

Care Bath

A care bath according to DIN 18040 offers generous movement areas for aids such as care chairs or lifters, height-adjustable washbasins and toilets, non-slip floor coverings, grab bars at all relevant positions, as well as level access to the bathtub or shower.

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Behinderten-WC mit seitlicher Anfahrbarkeit, klappbaren Stützgriffen und erreichbarer Spülung

Accessible Toilet

An accessible toilet according to DIN 18040-1 and -2 is designed so that wheelchair users can approach it from the side (at least 90 cm of maneuvering space on one side), has foldable support handles on both sides, a seat height of 46–48 cm, and flushing as well as emergency call are reachable while seated.

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