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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 Components of Accessible Single User Toilet Room Requirements in the Standards for toilet rooms address doors, turning space, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, dispensers, shelves, and other elements provided. Other provisions in the Standards also apply. Mirror (§213.3.5) Coat Hooks and Shelves (§213.3.7) where provided at least 1 of each type where provided Dispensers and Receptacles (§205) Water Closet where provided (§213.3.2) Toilet Paper Dispenser (§604.7) Lavatory (§213.3.4) where provided Turning Space (§603.2.1) 60” diameter circle or T-turn Urinals (§213.3.3) An accessible urinal is required only in toilet rooms where more than one urinal is provided. 5

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