Ada Bathroom Accessories Requirements

Clear floor space at elements.

Ada bathroom accessories requirements.

Provisions for these elements apply the clear floor or ground specifications in 305. 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. Figure 11b 604 8 1 4 wheelchair accessible toilet compartment toe clearanc e. When the reach depth is over 20 inches deep a reach range of 44 inches applies.

Hand dryer of paper towel dispenser 3. Where accessories are mounted over obstructions such as counters depending on the nature and depth of the obstruction it is required that they be located between 44 inches and 48 inches 1120 and 1220mm maximum above the finish floor. State and local government facilities must follow the requirements of the 2010 standards including both the title ii regulations at. And the 2004 adaag at 36 cfr part 1191 appendices b and d.

Diaper changing stations 5. Grade ii dots 1 10 on center in each cell with 2 10 space between cells raised 1 40 obstacles. The bar must be 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches in diameter. Grab bars must be installed between 34 and 38 inches above the floor and there must be a separation between the grab bar and the wall surface of at least 1 1 2 inches.

For more information for information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov. Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada. Feminine napkin disposal 7. In the few places where requirements between the two differ the requirements of 28 cfr 35 151 prevail.

Compliant ada dispenser heights and locations. Items such as soap dispensers paper towel dispensers and waste receptacles must meet minimum accessibility requirements. A person must be able to approach within 3 of signage without encountering. Faucets and soap dispensers must meet ada reach range and mounting height requirements.

Typically accessories may not be located such that the operable portion of the item is above 40 inches from the floor. An ada compliant grab bar handrail must be fully anchored and have a smooth surface that can be easily grabbed. As a covered entity under title ii of the americans with disabilities act the city of los angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs services and activities. Toilet seat cover dispenser 6.

The operable portions of any accessory should be mounted no lower than 15 inches 380mm above the floor. Or for answers to specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383 tty. Compliance date for title ii. Light on dark or dark on light braille.