Raised Push Button Flush

[NattyCat]

Hi

I recently installed a close coupled toilet in my WC in my new office. I didn't realise that any new installations needed to be DDA compliant and now have to change the whole WC to comply with the DOC M regulations.

They have said that I can use the toilet I have already installed as long as a) I add a plinth to the base to raise the height, and b) change the current dual flush push button for a raised push button that can be used with a closed fist.

I have found the plinth to raise the toilet, so that is one tick off the list - but I simply cannot find a flush button that is raised! On all of the plumbing websites I have looked at, the buttons are flush with the top of the cistern, and can only be pressed with one or two fingers. Can anyone direct me to a flush button that is raised, so to flush the toilet someone can press down on it with a closed fist to flush the toilet?

I'd rather not have to buy a whole new toilet with a paddle flush, when all I need to do is replace the current sunken push button with a raised one.

Can anyone advise?

thanks

Nat

 

[WaterTight]

the ones with rods can be adjusted so they protrude. but i doubt they're meant to protrude and it might put strain on them.

 

[WHPES]

If you are retrofitting a WC into en existing building then you just need to demonstrate that you have done as best as you can to make the WC accessible - a new building is a different matter. Sometimes there just isn't physically the space to install it as if it were a new building. I wouldn't worry too much about the push button as this will not affect 99% of disabled users. Make sure there is enough space to get in with a wheelchair and that you have suitable grab rails fitted.