Ada Bathroom Accessories Mounting Heights

For more information take a look at the ada s standards for accessible design.

Ada bathroom accessories mounting heights.

Their installation and use must comply with 2010 ada standards which address clear floor space 30 inches by 48 inches 760 by 1220mm design of handles and controls operable with one hand without tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist required force maximum of 5 pounds of force lbf 22 2 n mounting height working surface in the down position 34 inches maximum 865mm knee space 27 inches to underside 685mm and toe space beneath 17 inches to 25 inches 430. For information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov. Toilet grab gars. Hand dryer of paper towel dispenser 3.

It s recommended to mount grab bars 33 inches to 36 inches from the ground depending on the height of the toilet. The 2010 ada standards require the provision of ambulatory accessible toilet compartments to support the needs of individuals who are ambulatory and may require the use of a cane walker or crutches. Preventing injuries from falls in the bathroom specifically can be done by installing a grab bar at the correct height. Feminine napkin disposal 7.

Toilet seat cover dispenser 6. Faucets and soap dispensers must meet ada reach range and mounting height requirements. Compliant ada dispenser heights and locations. Diaper changing stations 5.

Mounting locations and the proximity of equipment are important for people who use wheelchairs and who may have limited reach range. When the reach depth is over 20 inches deep a reach range of 44 inches applies. Toilet paper dispenser 8. Example of compliant heights to highest operable parts.

A 48 inch high limitation is required for all accessories except those mounted over obstructions including lavatory fixtures which are up to 20 inches deep.