If wheelchair accessibility is a concern look for ada compliant fixtures which come with detailed installation guidelines.
Ada bathroom counter height.
Hand dryer of paper towel dispenser 3.
Or for answers to specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383 tty.
The ada also requires minimum unobstructed areas in front of different counter types.
Knee room consideration is also important.
These design requirements must be met for most public and commercial bathrooms.
At least 24 inches of space from the floor to the bottom of the counter is necessary for a person using a wheelchair to work comfortably.
Or for answers to.
They can also serve as a general guide for safe user friendly accessible design when ada compliance is not required.
Toilet grab gars.
Faucets and soap dispensers must meet ada reach range and mounting height requirements.
Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.
A 48 inch high limitation is required for all accessories except those mounted over obstructions including lavatory fixtures which are up to 20 inches deep.
Feminine napkin disposal 7.
Toilet paper dispenser 8.
Knee space the distance from the bottom of the sink apron to the floor must be at least 27 inches.
Toilet seat cover dispenser 6.
Compliant ada dispenser heights and locations.
Counter tops in ada accessible units or workplaces must be installed 28 34 inches high as measured from the floor with the most common height being 32 inches.
Diaper changing stations 5.
Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.
2 the height of water closets should be between 11 17 to the top of the seat 3 the outlet of the toilet paper dispensers should not be mounted lower than 14 and no higher than 19 4 the top of the gripping surface at grab bars for children should be mounted between 18 27 a f f.
Specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383.
The americans with disabilities act ada of 1990 includes specific guidelines for the construction of accessible or ada compliant bathrooms.
For more information for information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov.
Refer ada section 609 4.
For information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov.
Example of compliant heights to highest operable parts.