falls. Many are poorly planned and cramped so there is little space to avoid vanities and toilet bowls on the way down if you fall. There are no minimum slip resistance requirements in the Building Code for wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and decks (other than at the front entry). However, providing good slip resistance makes wet floors safer. Consider: Floor drainage with the floor sloping to the drain point. European-style showers with a level entry. Securely installing shower screens so that if they are grabbed while falling they don?t collapse. Non-slip surface finishes on the floor and in the bath or shower. See www.consumer.org.nz for more information on non-slip surfaces. Note you will need to be a member to access this information. Grab rails for the bath, shower and toilet. Or make sure you position dwangs and studs so that you can retrofit grab rails at a later date if you need to. Locating towel rails close to basins and showers to reduce water drips on the floor. Level floors with no lips or thresholds. Not having to reach over a bath to open a window. Avoiding showers over the bath ? getting in and out of the bath can be a slip and fall risk. Rounded edges for fittings and fixtures ? injuries from impact with a round edge may reduce the severity of an injury. Non-slip surfaces in the bath or shower. Sufficient ventilation to remove damp air to reduce the risk of mould which