Toilet rooms: fixture and transfer clearances

Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Toilet Rooms Private Toilet Rooms Accessed through a Private Office Single-occupant toilet rooms accessed only through a private office and not for common or public use are permitted exceptions that allow certain access features, such as grab bars, to be provided after construction as needed. However, they still must be sized for accessibility and fully meet all space requirements. Enlarging or reconfiguring a private toilet room is not permitted by the Standards as a post-construction accommodation. Exceptions for Private Toilet Rooms Note: All other applicable requirements, including clearances and turning space, must be met. Grab Bars Grab bars can be installed after construction if walls are properly reinforced/ blocked (§604.5, Ex. 1) Toilet Seat Height Toilet seat height not required to comply (§604.4, Ex. 1) Door Swing Door can swing into fixture clearances if the swing can be reversed and fully Lavatory Height and Knee/Toe Space comply with §404 or if unobstructed Lavatory height not required to comply. wheelchair space is provided in the Knee and toe space below the lavatory is room beyond the arc of the door swing not required but must be provided when (§603.2.3, Ex. 1 and 2). needed (§606.2, Ex. 2, §606.3, Ex. 1)) Recommendations: Cabinetry below lavatories should be readily removable with finish floor below and finished walls behind it. Verify that the applicable building or life safety codes will permit the door swing to be reversed if using the exception for doors. 18