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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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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES 605 Urinals 605.1 General. Urinals shall comply with 605. Advisory 605.1 General. Stall-type urinals provide greater accessibility for a broader range of persons, including people of short stature. 605.2 Height and Depth. Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Urinals shall be 13½ inches (345 mm) deep minimum measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture. Figure 605.2 Height and Depth of Urinals 605.3 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for forward approach shall be provided. 605.4 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. 606 Lavatories and Sinks 606.1 General. Lavatories and sinks shall comply with 606. Advisory 606.1 General. If soap and towel dispensers are provided, they must be located within the reach ranges specified in 308. Locate soap and towel dispensers so that they are conveniently usable by a person at the accessible lavatory. 606.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space complying with 305, positioned for a forward approach, and knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink in a space where a cook top or conventional range is not provided and to wet bars. 170 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti0c7e Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 141

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