Design AccessibleShowers in Moddy
Moddy is software suitable for Occupational Therapists to design ramps.
Why Use Moddy to Design Showers?
Accurate Bathroom Measurements
Easily draw showers with precise dimensions, including hob height, flat access showers, and rails.
Design for Compliance
Built-in tools help you adhere to AS 1428.1 and other accessibility standards – including shower size, drains and niches.
Customise Every Detail
Set exact length, width, and height of the shower area. Modify wall placements, glass screens, shower seats, and more.
Shower Features in Seconds
Add or modify:
- Shower hobs or flush entries
- Step-down shower bases
- Recessed drains
- Shower heads, mixers, and grab rails
- Clearance areas for wheelchairs or commodes
- Rails, corner supports, and vertical grab points
What Type of Bathroom Does Your Client Need?
Create professional bathroom diagrams
Bathroom Features You Can Add in Moddy
- Hob or hobless threshold
- Shower screen height and position
- Shower seat (fold-down or fixed)
- Floor gradients to drainage point
- Wall reinforcement zones
- Shower height from finished floor level
- Handheld shower rails and diverters
- Vertical and horizontal grab rails
What should OTs Include in a Shower Modification Drawing?
- Clear documentation of:
- Dimensions: Width, depth, and overall shower height
- Hob height or step-down (if applicable)
- Grab rail locations with distance from floor
- Seat placement and any clearance zones
- Drain location and floor slope (1:80 or similar)
- Compliance with access standards
Your Shower Expertise, Communicated Clearly
Moddy is your partner in creating clear, standards-aligned shower designs – fast, accurate, and ready for submission.
FAQ
- What is the required height for grab rails in a shower under AS 1428.1?
According to AS 1428.1:2021, horizontal grab rails in a shower must be installed between 800mm and 1000mm above the finished floor level.
Moddy allows you to place and annotate grab rails with exact measurements, ensuring compliance is visually communicated in your drawings.
- What size clearance zone is needed in an accessible shower?
AS 1428.1 requires a clear space of at least 900mm x 900mm within the shower recess.
In Moddy, you can draw and adjust this zone using the dimensions tool, ensuring the shower meets minimum maneuvering space for a person using a mobility aid.
- How can I show a hob removal or step-down shower conversion for funding?
Moddy lets you illustrate the original and modified shower layout, clearly showing removal of a hob or the addition of a step-down entry.
You can mark before-and-after floor levels, threshold changes, and shower base gradients, all in one report for funding or builder communication.
- Can I design both large and threshold ramps in Moddy?
Yes!
Moddy supports OT-relevant features like fold-down or fixed shower seats. This makes it easy to reflect client-specific needs such as side transfers or carer access.
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