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isabledin inland/Diabled enons Yanning Jervice/Iy  \nThe National Association of The Disabled in FinlandInvalidiliiton julkaisuja O.4.ISBN 952-9615-58-2ISSN 1457-1471Invapaino,Helsinki,Finland,2000  \nThe National Aasociation gfShe Diabled in inland/Diabled Cenons Yanning Jervice /Ty4  \nFOREWORD  \nThe idea of writing this book began when several colleagues requested advice on designing anaccessible Finnish sauna.The design itself of a Finnish sauna is demanding,and the task be-comes much more complicated when it must be accessible to all users.The invaluable supportof Professor Erkki Helamaa made possible the writing of this book,and my sincere thanks goto him.Thanks also go to Heli Koivu,architect,for the drawings and layout design;she ful-filled her task with enthusiasm and talent,and helped to bring the manuscript to a successfulcompletion.The text was translated by architect Eric Pollock and kindly checked by professorAndrew Chesterman.My gratitude also goes to Eero Heinonen,M.A,andAri Kurppa,M.Eng.,at the Disabled Persons Planning Service.  \nI hope this book serves designers as they delve into the demanding task of planning a func-tional and original,accessible Finnish sauna.  \nHelsinki,Finland,Dec.27\\#,1999  \nMaija Könkkölä,architect SAFA  \nThe National Association of The Disabled in FinlandDisabled Persons Planning Service(VYP)  \nCONTENTS  \nFOREWORD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \n1 GENERAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9  \n1.1 What is the Finnish Sauna………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9  \n1.2 Heating the sauna…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9  \n1.3 Ventilation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9  \n2 BATHING IN THE SAUN………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.1 The Sauna Bath…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.2 Whisking………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.3 Washing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.4 Cooling off……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.5 Swim suit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n2.6 After sauna………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13  \n3 THE SAUNA BUILDING………………………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1 The sauna room……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1.1 Sauna room dimensions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1.2A wheel chair suitable for sauna…………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1.3 The sauna steam room door……………………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1.4 The sauna floor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17  \n3.1.5 The sauna stove…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.1.6 The sauna deck dimensions………………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.1.7 The sauna decks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.1.8 The sauna deck towel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.2 Stepping up to the sauna deck………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.2.1 Ramps not appropriate for wet spaces…………………………………………………………………19  \n3.2.2 Steps to the deck…………………………………………………………………………………………………………19  \n3.2.3 Handrails ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.2.4 Vertical supports ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.2.5 Deck lift…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.3 Other sauna steam solutions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.3.1 Sauna stove stones at the floor level…………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.3.2 Two floor levels…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23  \n3.3.3 Sauna on a slope……………………………………………………………………………………………………………25  \n3.3.4 New ventilation techniques …………………………………………………………………………………………25  \n3.4 The washroom…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25  \n3.4.1 Shower 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