Toilet Accessories, Urinals, and Lavatories
Multiple-Accommodation Toilet Room Layout
Multiple-accommodation toilet rooms must provide adequate clear space for maneuvering and turning:
FLOOR PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
- 60" min. overall width
- 60" min. depth
- 60" min. diameter clear turning space
- 30" x 48" clear space at fixtures
- 24" min. grab bar spacing
- 36" min. grab bar length
- 42" min. grab bar length
- 34" min. clear aisle width
- 32" min. clear entrance width
- 44" min. clear space depth
- Flush activator on wide side
- 60" x 60" level and clear entry area
Toilet Accessories Mounting
All toilet accessories must be mounted at a maximum height of 40" above the finished floor:
Accessories (mounted at max. 40" height):
- TOWELS & NAPKINS dispenser
- WASTE receptacle
- TOWELS dispenser
- DRYER
- SANITARY NAPKIN dispenser
- CUPS dispenser
This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.
Urinals
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Side clearance from wall | 14" min. |
| Required clear space | 48" min. depth x 30" width |
| Clear width in front of fixture | 30" |
Lavatories
Side Elevation Requirements
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Knee clearance | 8" min. at 27" min. height |
| Toe clearance extension | 6" max. |
| Depth under lavatory | 17" min. |
| Rim height | 29" min. to 34" max. |
Plan View Requirements
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Width | 30" min. |
| Depth | 19" max. |
| Clear floor space depth | 48" min. |
| Clear depth under fixture | 17" min. |
| Distance to centerline from wall | 18" min. |
Note: If a minimum 9 inches height of toe clearance is provided, a maximum of 6 inches of the 48 inches of clear floor space required at the fixture may extend into the toe space.
This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.
For additional information on accessible design requirements, see Understanding ADA Compliance.