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Buyers Guide: Bathroom Basins

ILC Reference NO 81:33:900
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Bathroom Basin

Short Description
Bathroom basins vary in size, shape, and construction materials, all of which affect how easily people can access the basin during use.

Factors to Consider
Points to consider when selecting a Bathroom Basin:
Australian Standards, AS 1428.1-2001, offer guidelines regarding the design and position of bathroom basins in public buildings.
Wheelchair access. The basin can be wall hung or semi recessed into a vanity shelf to allow clearance underneath. Also consider the positioning of the waste outlet.
Material of water pipes. Exposed pipes should be made of PVC or be sufficiently insulated to prevent scalding.
Circulation space. Ensure there is sufficient room around the basin for a wheelchair to be manoeuvred. Water supply pipes and waste outlets should not encroach on the necessary circulation space.
Concealment of pipes within a wall can limit a suitable location of the basin. If necessary, a floor waste outlet may be used if the waste enters the floor outside the required circulation space.
Height of basin. Consider height of users. If the basin is shared by ambulant people and wheelchair users a compromised fixed height may be most suitable or an adjustable height basin may be considered.
Depth of basin. Ensure that users can reach and operate the taps, if necessary from a seated position.
Taps should be easy for users to reach and use. Lever or capstan taps are generally the easiest for people with weakness or pain to operate. Basins can be selected that have two, one, or no tap holes. It is important to consider the tap preference when selecting a basin. For instance a single lever mixer tap requires only one hole in the basin. Basins are also available with tap holes on the side, but most commonly they are located at the rear of the basin. Refer to the Buyers Guide on Taps (Item number 81.51.901) for more information.
Plug. Should be easy to reach and use. The plug may be connected to or be a part of the basin.
Soap recesses. Can be a moulded part of the basin and can be located on one or both sides of the basin. Consider the users ability to reach.
Storage. Consider if a shelf or bench is required. Wall hung basins may have a wide ledge on the side for use as a small shelf while semi recessed basins may offer an extended vanity shelf. If wheelchair access is not required, a basin can be incorporated into a vanity unit that offers storage and concealment of pipes.
Material. Consider ease of cleaning and resistance to staining.
Towel rails. Consider position in relation user's mobility and reach. A basin may incorporate a towel rail.

Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing



Supplier Information
Name:  Bathroom and Kitchen Supplies
Price:  POA
Address:
  Suite 8
  707-713 Mt Alexander Road
  Moonee Ponds
  Vic  3039
Phone:   (03) 9375 7322
FAX:  (03) 9375 7388
Toll Free:  1800 800 681
Email:   sales@bathroomandkitchen.com.au
Website:  www.bathroom-kitchen.com

Name:  Bentons Plumbtec (Keilor East)
Price:  POA
Address:
  2 Webber Parade
  Keilor East
  VIC  3033
Phone:   (03) 9325 6200 /9325 6211
FAX:  (03) 9325 6299
Email:   bps@bentons-plumbing.com.au
Website:  www.bentons-plumbing.com.au

Name:  Caroma Dorf Concepts Centre
Price:  POA
Address:
  222 Park St
  South Melbourne
  VIC  3205
Phone:   (03) 9206 1400
FAX:  (03) 9206 1465
Toll Free:  1300 661 943
Email:   m.vella@gwagroup.com.au
Website:  www.caroma.com.au

Name:  Central Access Limited
Price:  POA
Address:
  Unit 2 100 Samaria Road
  Benalla
  Vic  3672
Phone:   (03) 5762 7880
FAX:  (03) 5762 3578
Website:  www.centralaccess.com.au

Name:  McCanns Plumbing
Address:
  498 Latrobe Terrace
  Geelong
  VIC  3220
Postal Address:
  PO Box 793
  Geelong
  VIC  3220
Phone:   (03) 5223 2233
Mobile:  0417 290 770
FAX:  (03) 5223 1865
Toll Free:  1300 187 248
Email:   louise@mccannsplumbing.com.au
Notes:
  Contact head office or visit the company website for details of store locations. Store are: Geelong (head Office), Essendon, Sunshine, Glenroy, Yarraville, Regent, Torquay, Bacchus Marsh, Geelong North.

Name:  Reece Bathroom Life
Price:  POA
Address:
  495 Upper Heidelberg Rd
  Heidelberg
  VIC  3081
Phone:   (03) 9459 9388
FAX:  (03) 9459 3788
Email:   heidelberg.bathroomlife.vic@reece.com.au
Website:  www.reece.com.au

Name:  Tradelink Plumbing Supplies Centres
Price:  POA
Address:
  15 Stephen Rd.
  Dandenong
  VIC  3175
Postal Address:
  Locked Bag 1301
  Dandenong Soth
  VIV  3164.
Phone:   (03) 9212 3710
FAX:  )03) 9212 3702
Email:   tony.jewell@tradelink.com.au
Website:  www.tradelink.com.au


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