2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES TECHNICAL CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES 601 General 601.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 6 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. 602 Drinking Fountains 602.1 General. Drinking fountains shall comply with 307 and 602. 602.2 Clear Floor Space. Units shall have a clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach and centered on the unit. Knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided. EXCEPTION: A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted at units for children's use where the spout is 30 inches (760 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground and is 3½ inches (90 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. 602.3 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply with 309. 602.4 Spout Height. Spout outlets shall be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. 602.5 Spout Location. The spout shall be located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. Figure 602.5 Drinking Fountain Spout Location 602.6 Water Flow. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum and shall be located 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches (75 mm) of the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches (75 mm) and 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum. D1e9p6artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 159 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 130