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
- Edition
- 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
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.
Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.