For information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov.
Ada sink height diagram.
Sink height the maximum distance from the floor to the highest point on the sink cannot exceed 34 inches if the sink is on a counter it must be placed as close to the front as possible and the counter must be less than 34 inches in height if the rim of the sink extends above it.
Advisory specifications for children.
Sinks required to be accessible by 4 1 shall comply with 4 24.
The department of justice published revised regulations for titles ii and iii of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 ada in the federal register on september 15 2010.
Ada compliant sinks are made in single and double bowl designs and have the same durability as regular sinks.
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You also need a clear floor space and insulated pipes under the sink.
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Knee space the distance from the bottom of the sink apron to the floor must be at least 27 inches.
These regulations adopted revised enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ada standards for accessible design 2010 standards or standards.
Knee clearance that is at least 27 in 685 mm high 30 in 760 mm wide and 19 in 485 mm deep shall be provided underneath sinks.
48 max height 1220 mm 15 to 48 380 1220 mm to ensure forward reach 35 max 890 mm to bottom of reflective surface 40 max 1015 mm allowed over sinks and counters 33 to 36 840 915 mm dimensions change if mounted over counter or lavatory.
4 24 2 height sinks shall be mounted with the counter or rim no higher than 34 in 865 mm above the finish floor.
Specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383.
Custom kitchen countertops are most comfortable at heights between 28 and 32 inches.
In residential dwelling unit kitchens sinks that are adjustable to variable heights 29 inches 735 mm minimum and 36 inches 915 mm maximum shall be permitted where rough in plumbing permits connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29 inches 735 mm.
Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.
When customizing kitchen counters for easier access for those with disabilities keep in mind that the average wheelchair armrest height is 29 inches.