NCC 2019 Volume Three
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Part E1 Facilities

Part E1 Facilities

Introduction to this Part

This Part sets out the requirements to allow people with disability to use the facilities provided by a plumbing and drainage system.

Explanatory information:

Explanatory information:

Explanatory information:

OBJECTIVE

EO1

The Objective of this Part is to—

  1. ensure that the facility of a plumbing and drainage system (including an installation provided for use by people with disability) is suitable; and
  2. ensure that the facility of a plumbing and drainage system installation throughout its serviceable life will continue to satisfy the requirements of Objective (a).

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS

EF1

The facility of a plumbing and drainage system must be designed and installed so as to be operable by people with disability.

Performance Requirements

EP1.1 Facilities for people with disability

(1)

Where a plumbing and drainage system is provided, supply taps or other operational controls must be accessible and suitable for use.

Verification Methods

There are no Verification Methods in this part.

Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

E1.1 Application

(1)

Performance RequirementEP1.1 is satisfied by complying with E1.2.

E1.2 General requirements

(1)

Where supply taps or other operational controls are provided in sanitary facilities for people with disability they must be in accordance with—

(a)

AS 1428.1 (2001) and AS 1428.2 for passenger use areas of Class 9b and Class 10 public transport buildings; and

(b)

AS 1428.1 (2009) for all other buildings.

Explanatory information: Cross-volume considerations

Explanatory information: Cross-volume considerations

Explanatory information: Cross-volume considerations

Part F2 in Volume One of the NCC sets out the requirements for the design and construction of accessible sanitary facilities in Class 1b, 2 to 9 and 10a buildings.