13.5.1. Drinking Water Points

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the standard height for drinking water taps to be accessible?

   Hint

   Consider how tall a typical person is.

2. 2.

   Why is knee clearance important for drinking water points?

   Hint

   Think about how someone in a wheelchair would need space to get close.

3. 3.

   What is the required tap height for accessible drinking water points?

   • 300-400 mm
   • 650-800 mm
   • 850-1000 mm

   Hint

   Think about how a tap needs to be reachable.

4. 4.

   True or False: Controls for drinking water points should be difficult to reach for accessibility.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   This relates to how users interact with taps.

5. 5.

   Propose improvements for an existing public drinking water point that does not meet accessibility standards.

   Hint

   Look at the specifications we've discussed.

6. 6.

   Assess a new drinking water fountain design proposal ensuring it meets all outlined accessibility features.

   Hint

   Refer back to the guidelines we learned.