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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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- U.S. Department of Justice
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- 2010 standards
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES TECHNICAL
compartment. Clearance of 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) long
minimum measured from the control wall shall be provided.
Figure 608.2.1
Transfer Type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance
608.2.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Standard roll-in type shower
compartments shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum
clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides and shall have a 60 inches
(1525 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment.
608.2.2.1 Clearance. A 30 inch (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inch (1525 mm) long minimum
clearance shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the shower compartment.
EXCEPTION: A lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted on one 30 inch (760 mm)
wide minimum side of the clearance provided that it is not on the side of the clearance
adjacent to the controls or, where provided, not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the
shower seat.
D2e1p2artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 175
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 146
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