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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
the seat wall. The side edge of the seat shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) maximum from the adjacent
wall.
Figure 610.3.1
Rectangular Shower Seat
610.3.2 L-Shaped Seats. The rear edge of an L-shaped seat shall be 2½ inches (64 mm) maximum
and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat
wall. The rear edge of the “L” portion of the seat shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) maximum from the wall
and the front edge shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from
the wall. The end of the “L” shall be 22 inches (560 mm) minimum and 23 inches maximum (585
mm) from the main seat wall.
Figure 610.3.2
L-Shaped Shower Seat
610.4 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical
or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device,
or supporting structure.
184 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti2c1e
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 155
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