Wet Room dimensions for Housing Adaptation Grant

daoirse

Hi,

I'm helping my parents to do a Housing Adaptation Grant application for a downstairs Wet Room / Toilet in their current home.

We are looking to convert an attached garage / store into a bedroom and shower room.

I am looking for the minimum dimensions for the room for the wet room / toilet.
I know of building regulations for new builds, but even then they only specify the size for that room in the case of "buildings other than dwellings" https://thebuildingregulations.ie/guides/TGD_M/Section_1_Access_and_Use_of_buildings_other_than_dwellings/Section_1_4_Sanitary_facilities_for_buildings_other_than_dwellings/1_4_8_Accessible_bathrooms_2Fshower_rooms/index.html .

We have a few layout options and are looking for the one that gives the best mix of space for both the bedroom and the shower room.
The link above mentions 2500 x 2000 and I've seen others at 2700 x 2300 for new builds. I've also seen much smaller recommendations online that look very usable.
One option that we're trying to make work is an existing space of 2100 x 2350.

I'm really surprised that this isn't clearly stated online and suspect that this means that the recommendations for conversions would be "as large as is practical"

The Public Health Nurse is supportive and the OT is calling this week, so we need to be clear on the options. We then hope to put in the grant application next week.

Any help appreciated.

sydthebeat

The OT is the one who should recommend the size and spec.... So wait to see what they say.

daoirse

sydthebeat wrote: »

The OT is the one who should recommend the size and spec.... So wait to see what they say.

That's the plan, but it's hard to understand why there's no recommended / minimum sizes available online.

sydthebeat

daoirse wrote: »

That's the plan, but it's hard to understand why there's no recommended / minimum sizes available online.

Because it is very specific to the person and their needs.

For example if a hoist is required that will require extra space in bedroom and wet room and allowances need to be made, plus storage etc.

Some people require larger wheelchairs with larger turning areas..... Some people require space for a separate bed in the room..... Etc

Gumbo

daoirse wrote: »

That's the plan, but it's hard to understand why there's no recommended / minimum sizes available online.

It’s designed around the person the grant is being applied for.
Generally, there’s no one size fits all.

The OT report will specific the minimum dimensions.

greasepalm

As said above as we had to add a wet room to an extension and lucky enough had the space to remove a large window to make an entrance wide enough for wheelchair.Only thing i regret is they did not insulate the roof as cold in winter.So many ups and downs but you will get there eventually.