BS EN 16585-1:2017

What is BS EN 16585-1 – Design for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use toilets about?

BS EN 16585 discusses the design for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use in railway applications.

BS EN 16585-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that layouts the specific ‘Design for PRM use’ requirements applying to both infrastructure and rolling stock and the assessment of those requirements. The following applies to this standard:

• The definitions and requirements describe specific aspects of ‘Design for PRM use’ required by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility as defined in the PRM TSI
• BS EN 16585-1 defines elements that are universally valid for obstacle-free traveling including lighting, contrast, tactile feedback, the transmission of visual and acoustic information. The definitions and requirements of BS EN 16585-1 cover the infrastructure and rolling stock applications.
• BS EN 16585-1 only refers to aspects of accessibility for PRM passengers it does not define non-PRM related requirements and definitions
• BS EN 16585-1 assumes that the infrastructure or rolling stock is in its defined operating condition
• Where minimum or maximum dimensions are quoted these are absolute, not nominal requirements

BS EN 16585-1 provides guidance on toilets for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) use.

Who is BS EN 16585-1 – Design for PRM use toilets for?

BS EN 16585-1 on design for PRM use toilets is useful for:

• Manufacturers of railway toilets for PRM use
• Test centers
• Regulatory authorities

Why should you use BS EN 16585-1 -  Design for PRM use toilets?

 Accessible toilets are toilets that have been specially designed to better accommodate people with physical disabilities. Persons with reduced mobility (PRM) find them useful, as do those with weak legs, as a higher toilet bowl makes it easier for them to stand up.

BS EN 16585-1 guideline assists you with standard toilets, universal toilets, common parameters, baby nappy changing table and interface of the call for aid device for toilet design for persons with reduced mobility (PRM)uses railway applications.

BS EN 16585-1 also provides assessment methodologies on lateral or side approach and frontal or diagonal approach for persons with reduced mobility (PRM)uses railway applications.

This encourages standardizing of the services and infrastructure for toilets for PRM. In addition, ensures that the health and safety measures are well-considered for PRM.