Accessible Plumbing Fixture Requirements

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1 Accessible Plumbing Fixture Requirements Module 9 Module 9 1

2 Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be better able to: Identify when bathrooms have to be accessible. Identify when family/assisted use bathrooms are required. List technical criteria for accessible toilet rooms List the criteria for sinks versus lavatories List criteria for drinking fountains Module 9 2

3 Bathrooms Type A and Type B unit bathrooms are addressed in Module 7. All other bathrooms will be covered here: Public bathrooms Private bathrooms Accessible dwelling and sleeping units Child-size bathrooms Module 9 3

4 Bathrooms Required fixtures per IPC. Designers choice for how required fixtures are separated: Multi-stall bathrooms Single occupant bathrooms All bathrooms must be accessible per Chapter 6 of ICC A Module 9 4

5 Exceptions Accessed through a private office. Non-accessible dwelling or sleeping units. 50% of clustered single occupant bathrooms. When only one urinal is provided in a bathroom, that urinal is not required to be accessible. Critical care or Intensive care. Module 9 5

6 Bathrooms One of each type of fixture provided in each bathroom: Water closets Lavatories Urinals Bathtubs/showers When 6 or more water closets and/or urinals are provided in a room, an ambulatory stall is required. Module 9 6

7 Sinks/Lavatories Lavatories are for bathing purposes. Sinks are typically a work sink. 5% constructed with front approach. When 6 or more lavatories are provided in a room, a lavatory with enhanced reach range faucet is required. Module 9 7

8 Exceptions Non-accessible: Part of individual work stations Mop or service sinks Limited accessibility: Sinks for children s use Kitchenettes permitted to have side approach Module 9 8

9 Family Use/Assisted Use Accessible Toilet Rooms Mercantile or assembly facilities; and 6 or more required water closets; 1 unisex toilet room required; Not an exception for accessible fixtures in the men s and women s toilet rooms. Module 9 9

10 Family Use/Assisted Use Accessible Toilet Rooms Family Use toilet room counts toward required fixture count. Designers choice to take from men s or women s fixture count. Room must include one water closet and one lavatory. Room may include one urinal. Room must include any amenities provided in men s and women s toilet rooms. Module 9 10

11 Family Use /Assisted Use Accessible Bathing Rooms Recreational facilities where bathing rooms are provided. One family use bathing room is required. Exception: If only one shower is provided in men s and women s bathing room. Module 9 11

12 Family Use/Assisted Use Accessible Bathing Rooms Room must include one water closet, one lavatory and one bathing fixture. Bathing fixture may be bathtub, transfer shower, roll-in shower or combination transfer/roll-in shower. Room must include any amenities provided in men s and women s bathing rooms. Module 9 12

13 Purpose Person with mobility impairment may require assistance. Families with small children. Persons with temporary disabilities may require assistance. Customer friendly. Module 9 13

14 Location Maximum of 500 feet and one story travel from the men s and women s rooms. In transportation facilities, travel shall not be through a security checkpoint. Module 9 14

15 Additional Requirements Privacy locks Signage Module 9 15

16 Clear Floor Space at Water Closet Module 9 16

17 Side Transfer Module 9 17

18 Single Occupant Toilet Rooms 60 turning space required in the room A door can swing over the space where someone sits to use the lavatory, toilet or urinal provided a 30 x 48 space is provided past the swing of the door A fixture cannot overlap the clear floor space of another fixture Module 9 18

19 Examples Module 9 19

20 Water Closet: Side View Module 9 20

21 Children s Water Closets See the Adult/Child comparison chart below Advisory Specifications for Water Closets Serving Children Ages 3-12 Age 3 & 4 Age 5-8 Age 9-12 Water closet centerline Toilet seat height Grab bar height Dispenser height Module 9 21

22 Multi-stall Toilet Rooms 60 turning space required in the room. A door cannot swing over the space where someone sits to use the lavatory or urinal. A fixture cannot overlap the clear floor space of another fixture. Stall size limits in Table The configurations do not change for minimum size stalls, however the table allows for new options for larger stalls. Module 9 22

23 Multi-stall Toilet Rooms The stall and door arrangement will not change for the minimum size stall, however, the table does address door location options for larger size stalls. Module 9 23

24 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Stall: Door Swings Out Module 9 24

25 Multi-stall Toilet Rooms Module 9 25

26 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Stall: Door Swings In Module 9 26

27 Ambulatory Accessible Stall Module 9 27

28 Urinals Rim height Clear floor space Alcove Flush controls Module 9 28

29 Lavatories & Sinks Height Clearance Clear floor space Pipe protection Controls Module 9 29

30 Bathtubs or Shower Minimum dimensions for showers Clearances/approach Seats Grab bars Controls Shower unit Enclosures/doors Thresholds Module 9 30

31 Bathtub Without Permanent Seat Module 9 31

32 Bathtub With Permanent Seat Module 9 32

33 Transfer Shower Module 9 33

34 Roll-in Shower Module 9 34

35 Drinking Fountains (Scoping) 50% of drinking fountains provided on each floor configured for persons using wheelchairs. 50% of drinking fountains provided on each floor configured for standing persons. Exception for drinking fountains sized for children Module 9 35

36 Good or Bad? One water supply, but bowls will serve two persons. The dog fountain exceeds code. Module 9 36

37 Drinking Fountains (Technical) Clear floor space/approach Protruding objects Operable parts Spout location Water flow Module 9 37

38 Review Whenever a bathroom is provided, it has to be accessible. Family/assisted use bathrooms are required in large assembly and mercantile occupancies. Drinking fountains are required for persons using wheelchairs and standing persons. The technical provisions for plumbing fixtures is in Chapter 6 of the ICC A Module 9 38

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