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CONFIDENCE IN COMPLIANCE

Showers

• The minimum size for a shower unit and drying space is showering: 800-1000mm by 1200mm minimum,
with a minimum distance of 450mm from the shower control to the wall return plus drying: 1800 x 1800mm.
• The floor slopes evenly to floor drain without a lip, step or abrupt change in level.
• Shower must be able to be hand-held and be attached to allow it to move to different angles and heights between
1000-1900mm above floor.
• Shower must have a 30-40mm OD grab rail.

• A self-draining, slip resistant seat (800 x 450mm minimum) must be provided inside the shower cubicle at a height
between 450-550mm above the floor. This must be able to be folded away.

• A clothes hanging device shall be fitted between 1200-1350mm above finished floor in drying space.

Minimum space required for a single shower unit Shower cubicle fittings

For a comprehensive breakdown of the standards please refer to:
https://www.standards.govt.nz/sponsored-standards/building-standards/NZS4121.

Share this checklist with your plumber or builder if you need your bathroom to be

compliant to the NZ Care Standards (e.g. when installed in a public building).

Summary Checklist

Care compliant toilet (460mm high and 700-750mm length from wall)
Toilet seat provides a back rest at 10-15 degrees against cistern – otherwise, back rest required

L Shaped Grab Rails (750 x 750)
Care compliant basin (maximum depth from wall 400mm)

Easily activated tapware with lever or capstan handle
Slide shower that provides adjustability between 1000mm – 1900mm above floor
Shower seat (800 x 450mm minimum)

Copyright in NZS 4121:2001 is owned by the Crown and administered by the New Zealand Standards Executive.
Reproduced with permission from Standards New Zealand, on behalf of New Zealand Standards Executive, under licence LN001373.

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