United States · ADA · Illustrated standards guidance
Toilet rooms: fixture and transfer clearances
Toilet-room layouts, water-closet transfer spaces, grab bars, lavatories and accessible toilet compartments.
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- U.S. Access Board
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- Access Board guide to the 2010 ADA standards
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Toilet Rooms
Turning Space [§304, §603.2.1]
Turning space is required in the room and can be provided as a 60” diameter circle or
T-shaped space. Doors can swing into the turning space. The orientation of the T-shaped
space is not specified, and it can be located for approach at any segment (i.e., the stem or
either arm).
Circular Turning Space T-Shaped Turning Space
12” min
60” min
12” min
36” min
13
nim
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24” min
Elements with knee and toe clearance can overlap a portion of the turning space. With
t-shaped space, overlap is limited to one segment of the T so that the other two remain clear
for approach and backing up.
overlap limited
to 1 segment
Elements with knee and toe
space can overlap a portion
of the turning space
Recommendation: To provide easier access, locate elements with knee and toe space
outside the turning space.
Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.