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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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CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES TECHNICAL
604.8.1.3 Approach. Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to
the water closet.
604.8.1.4 Toe Clearance. The front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe
clearance of 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the finish floor and 6 inches (150 mm) deep
minimum beyond the compartment-side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support
members. Compartments for children’s use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches (305 mm)
minimum above the finish floor.
EXCEPTION: Toe clearance at the front partition is not required in a compartment greater
than 62 inches (1575 mm) deep with a wall-hung water closet or 65 inches (1650 mm) deep
with a floor-mounted water closet. Toe clearance at the side partition is not required in a
compartment greater than 66 inches (1675 mm) wide. Toe clearance at the front partition is
not required in a compartment for children’s use that is greater than 65 inches (1650 mm)
deep.
Figure 604.8.1.4
Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Toe Clearance
604.8.1.5 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with 609. A side-wall grab bar complying with
604.5.1 shall be provided and shall be located on the wall closest to the water closet. In addition,
a rear-wall grab bar complying with 604.5.2 shall be provided.
604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall
comply with 604.8.2.
604.8.2.1 Size. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall have a depth of 60 inches (1525
mm) minimum and a width of 35 inches (890 mm) minimum and 37 inches (940 mm) maximum.
D2e0p4artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 167
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 138
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