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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 Baby Changing Tables [§226, §902] Where baby changing tables are provided, they must comply as a work surface and, if they project into circulation paths, as protruding objects. Compliant operable parts (§205, §309) 4” max. (if leading edge Compliant as higher than 27”) protruding object (when stowed) if it protrudes into a circulation path Compliant work surface (§902) (§204, §307) Forward approach clear floor space (§305, §902) 17 ”43–”82 Clear space for a forward approach to the table Baby changing tables cannot overlap fixture is required. This space can overlap fixture clearances or door maneuvering clearances clearances and door maneuvering clearances. when stowed. Recommendations: Locate baby changing tables so that they are easy to use by people with disabilities. Avoid placement in toilet compartments for easier access.

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