Armitage Shanks Disabled Doc M Shower Room Pack

 

Manufactured by Ideal Standard/Armitage Shanks, this Doc M shower room pack is designed to comply with Document M of the UK building regulations and will improve safety in your washrooms. Grab rails included in the pack are available in blue, grey, white, charcoal or a satin stainless steel colour finish to suit your washroom’s style.

 

This Doc M shower pack is for use by wheelchair users, ambulant disabled, walking impaired and infirm people, providing a comfortable shower area with hinged seat, lever-operated mixer shower, adjustable shower head, shower curtain and grab rails.

 

This disabled shower room pack also includes a thermostatic shower valve (TMV3 approved) to help prevent scalding. The shower valve and diverter are more suited to duct and service void installation. This disabled shower room pack aids independent living while keeping users safe and is suitable for commercial and domestic washroom environments, including schools, offices, care homes and healthcare settings.

 

This Doc M shower pack includes:

 

• Folding shower seat and back support in grey

• Optional coloured grab rails (price displayed is for standard colours); 3 x 600mm, 2 x hinged support rails, 2 x 450mm

• Also available in Blue (LI), Grey (LJ), White (AC) and Stainless Steel (MY)

• Lever operated thermostatic shower mixer for concealed supplies

• Showerhead and handset holder with a hose

• Shower curtain

 

All products included in this Doc M shower pack are compliant with Doc M building regulations.

 

Please note that the Grey and Stainless Steel colour options for the grab rails are often on a longer lead time than White or Blue, of approximately 10-15 working days.

 

If you have any questions about this Doc M shower room pack or any of our other products, please feel free to get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. We also offer a complete washroom supply and fit service to bring your new and improved facilities to life!

 

FAQs

 

What is a Doc M shower?

 

Firstly, “Doc M” is a shortened term for “Document M” which is part of building regulations in the UK. A Doc M shower pack is a package which includes washroom products designed specifically for disabled users or those with mobility issues so that bathrooms can be more accessible.

 

What is included in a Doc M shower pack?

 

What’s included in a Doc M shower pack can vary (i.e. a more expensive doc m shower pack may include more washroom accessories) but you can typically expect to find the following in a doc m shower pack:

 

• A shower head

• Grab rails that give users extra support so they can balance themselves

• A shower seat so that users can comfortably sit down when showering if they can’t stand

• An alarm system in case a user needs assistance or has had an accident

• Rails and shower curtains to give users privacy

• Thermostatic mixing valves (TMV3 approved) which maintain a safe water temperature and prevent users from scalding themselves.

 

Where to put grab rails in a shower 

 

The grab rails included in a Doc M shower pack help to support users, so it’s important to place them in an optimal position which is both accessible and practical. The recommended installation height for grab rails is between 33 and 36 inches above the ground. There should be a minimum of three grab bars in a disabled shower, positioned on the wall at the shower entrance (typically this is installed vertically), on the side wall (which is a long rail positioned horizontally) and by the shower controls. When placing grab rails in your shower, you should consider the users’ needs.

What should I consider before installing a Doc M shower room?

 

If you’re looking to install a disabled shower room in your building, you should consider the following:

 

• What is the layout of the shower room?

• Is there enough space for a carer or somebody to assist the user should they need it?

• Does the shower room offer enough privacy?

• Have you considered that the room will need splitting into wet and dry areas?

• Will there be enough support in place to help disabled people and those with mobility difficulties to use the facilities?

 

How big is a disabled shower and what is the minimum size for a disabled shower room?

 

Doc M building regulations state the minimum dimensions for an accessible shower and changing room are 2200mm deep and 2000mm wide. The dimensions for a shower room which includes a toilet, basin and shower are 2500mm by 2400mm. It’s also recommended that shower trays are a minimum size of 1000mm by 1000mm.