<pclass="checkaction pict">This International Standard has been created to solve the following problems.<br>
Since people usually enter restrooms alone, they are not able to ask other people for help if they do not understand something. When visually impaired users enter a restroom, they must first touch the entire wall to confirm the layout and type of facilities with their hands, which requires more time and effort than necessary.<br>
Users with physical disabilities may find it difficult or impossible to use the flush button or (toilet) paper dispenser depending on their positions, because of incompatibilities with their movement abilities.<br>
<span>* Supplement: The Japan Restroom Manufacturers Association is a member of the draft review of the JIS standard (S0026) on which ISO 19026 is based.</span>
<pclass="checkaction pict">Installation of the (toilet) paper dispenser, flush button, and call button on the wall on the side of the toilet seat within the reach of users with physical disabilities while seated on the toilet.<br>
Placement of the flush button above the (toilet) paper dispenser and placement of the call button behind the toilet seat at the same height as the flush button, so visually impaired users can easily grasp the position by touch.<br>
Specification of the shape and color of the buttons so visually impaired users can differentiate between the flush button and call button by touch.</p>
<pclass="supplement">This figure was created by the Japan Restroom Manufacturers Association based on the<ahref="https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/economy/hyojun/AD/toilet.html"target="_blank">"International Standard for the Layout of Flush Buttons, etc. in Public Restrooms"</a>issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.</p>
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<h3class="blue pngfix">ISO19026が適用されたトイレの事例</h3>
<h3class="blue pngfix">Examples of Restrooms to Which ISO 19026 Have Been Applied</h3>
<pclass="checkaction pict">The Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS S 0026) on which ISO 19026 is based, is cited not only in the domestic barrier-free guidelines* but also in the Tokyo2020 accessibility guidelines, which regulate accessible designs for train stations, airports, stadiums, etc. It is widely reflected in the stadium facilities restrooms, train stations, airports, and related facilities for the Olympic Paralympics that were held in 2021.
<span>* The design guidelines for buildings based on the Barrier-Free Law (Design guidelines of buildings for users with accessibility needs, March 2021 revision) cite this standard not only for wheelchair-user restroom stalls but also for general stalls.</span>