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
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.
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