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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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Source wording and page order preserved. Drawings and table layouts remain available in the original PDF.

Plan 6B: 12-Foot Wide Accessible Guest Room This drawing shows an accessible 12-foot wide guest room with features that comply with the 2010 Standards. Features include a transfer shower, water closet length (rim to rear wall) 24 inches maximum, comparable vanity, wardrobe, and door connecting to adjacent guest room. Furnishings include two beds. 12’-0” 6’-9” DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooff JJuussttiiccee Department of Justice Guidance on the 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 139 ”11-’8 ”7-’41 The following accessible features are provided in the bathroom: • Comparable vanity counter top space (section 806); • Transfer shower (section 603.2); • Shower seat (section 610.3); • Clearance in front of the shower extends beyond the seat and is 36 inches wide min. (section 607.2); • Recessed lavatory with vanity counter top 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); • Water closet clearance is 60 inches at back wall and 56 inches deep (section 604.3); • Centerline of the water closet at 16 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: • Circular turning space (section 304.3.2); • Accessible route (section 402); • Clear floor space between beds (section 806.2.3); • Maneuvering clearances at all doors (section 404.2); • Accessible operable window (section 229); and • Accessible controls for the heat and air conditioning (section 309).

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