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Toilet rooms: fixture and transfer clearances

Toilet-room layouts, water-closet transfer spaces, grab bars, lavatories and accessible toilet compartments.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Toilet Rooms Dispensers and Receptacles [§205, §309], Coat Hooks and Shelves [§213.3.7, §603.4] Dispensers, receptacles, and other operable parts, as well as shelves and coat hooks, must comply where provided. Coat Hooks (§213.3.7, §603.4) If coat hooks are provided, at least one must be within accessible reach range. Dispensers & Receptacles (§205, §309) Hand-operated soap dispensers that are fixed, paper towel dispensers, toilet seat cover dispensers, and other types of dispensers provided must comply as operable parts, as well as trash receptacles and other receptacles. Shelves (§213.3.7, §603.4) If shelves are provided, at least one of each type must be located 40” min. to 48” Operable Parts (§309) max. above finish floor. Operable parts must have compliant clear floor space for a forward or side approach. They also must be located within accessible reach range and usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, twisting of the wrist, or more than 5 pounds force. 16

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