Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Com par ison of Single-User Toilet Room L ayouts 1991 Standards 2010 Standards Plan-2A: 1991 Standards Minimum Plan-2B: 2010 Standards Minimum with In-Swinging Door with In-Swinging Door 5’-0” x 8’-6” • 42.50 Square Feet 7’-0” x 6’-6” • 45.50 Square Feet This plan shows a typical example of a single-user This plan shows a typical example of a single-user toilet room that meets the minimum requirements toilet room that meets the minimum requirements of of the 1991 Standards. Depending on the width of the 2010 Standards when the entry door swings into the hallway and other circulation issues, it can be the room. In the 2010 Standards an exception allows preferable to swing the entry door into the toilet room. the entry door to swing over the clear floor spaces and Businesses and public entities typically prefer to have clearances required at the fixtures if a clear floor space an in-swinging door. The in-swinging door increases complying with section 305.3 (minimum overall room size because it cannot swing over the 30 inches by 48 inches) is provided outside the arc required clear floor space at any accessible fixture, of the door swing, section 603.2.3 exception 2. The (see section 4.22.2 of the 1991 Standards). This required maneuvering space for the door, section increases the room depth from Plan-1A. The door is 404.2.4.1 and Figure 404.2.4.1(a), also is a factor in permitted to swing over the required turning space room size. This clear space cannot be obstructed by shown as a 60-inch circle. the plumbing fixtures. Note that this layout provides more space for turning when the door is closed than Plan-1B. This layout is seven percent (7%) larger than the accompanying Plan-2A: 1991 Standards Minimum with In-Swinging Door example. DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooff JJuussttiiccee Department of Justice Guidance on the 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 99