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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 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartments [§213.3.1, §604.8] At least one toilet compartment must be wheelchair accessible where toilet compartments are provided. Compliant coat hooks and shelves where they are provided in other toilet compartments (§213.3.7, 604.8.3) 6” min 4” 4” max max 24 nim ”9 Compliant water closet with additional clear floor space required if fixture is floor mounted (59” instead of 56” deep) (§604.8.1.1) Toe clearance below the front and one side partition unless the compartment is enlarged to include toe space A compliant door that is self- (§604.8.1.4) (partition vertical supports closing (§604.8.1.2) are permitted within this clearance) Compartment doors must be offset from the water closet in either the front or the side partition so that there is space to enter the compartment. Doors can be hinged on the left or right side of the opening.

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