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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES
Figure 604.8.1.1
Size of Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment
604.8.1.2 Doors. Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404
except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the
door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum.
Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water
closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm)
maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side
wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition.
The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides
of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required
compartment area.
Figure 604.8.1.2
Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors
166 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti0c3e
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 137
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