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Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The Department of Justice’s explanation of changes to the ADA design standards, with section-by-section analysis and responses to public comments.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Plan 1A: 13-Foot Wide Accessible Guest Room This drawing shows an accessible 13-foot wide guest room with features that comply with the 2010 Standards. Features include a standard bathtub with a seat, comparable vanity, clothes closet with swinging doors, and door connecting to adjacent guest room. Furnishings include a king bed and additional seating. 13’-0” 7’-6” 128 - Guidance on the 2010 Standards: Titles II and III DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooff JJuussttiiccee ”2-’8 ”4-’51 The following accessible features are provided in the bathroom: • Comparable vanity counter top space (section 806); • Bathtub with a lavatory at the control end (section 607.2); • Removable bathtub seat (section 607.3); • Clearance in front of the bathtub extends its full length and is 30 inches wide min. (section 607.2); • Recessed bathtub location permits shorter rear grab bar at water closet (section 604.5.2); • Circular turning space in room (section 603.2.1); • Required clear floor spaces at fixtures and turning space overlap (section 603.2.2); • Turning space includes knee and toe clearance at lavatory (section 304.3); • Water closet clearance is 60 inches at back wall and 56 inches deep (section 604.3); • Centerline of the water closet at 16-18 inches from side wall (section 604.2); and • No other fixtures or obstructions located within required water closet clearance (section 604.3). The following accessible features are provided in the living area: • T-shaped turning space (section 304.3.2); • Accessible route (section 402); • Clear floor space on both sides of the bed (section 806.2.3); • Maneuvering clearances at all doors (section 404.2); • Accessible operable window (section 309); and • Accessible controls for the heat and air conditioning (section 309).

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