CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES

TECHNICAL

604.8 Toilet Compartments.

Wheelchair

accessible

toilet compartments shall meet the requirements of

604.8.1 and 604.8.3.

Compartments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall comply with 603.

Ambulatory

accessible

compartments shall comply with 604.8.2 and 604.8.3.

604.8.1 Wheelchair Accessible Compartments.

Wheelchair

accessible

compartments shall

comply with 604.8.1.

604.8.1.1 Size.

Wheelchair

accessible

compartments shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide

minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1420 mm) deep minimum for

wall hung water closets and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for floor mounted water closets

measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair

accessible

compartments for

children’s use

shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59

inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured

perpendicular to the rear wall.

Figure 604.7

Dispenser Outlet Location

Advisory 604.8.1.1 Size.

The minimum space required in toilet compartments is provided

so that a person using a wheelchair can maneuver into position at the water closet.

This

space cannot be obstructed by baby changing tables or other fixtures or conveniences,

except as specified at 604.3.2 (Overlap).

If toilet compartments are to be used to house

fixtures other than those associated with the water closet, they must be designed to exceed

the minimum space requirements.

Convenience fixtures such as baby changing tables

must also be accessible to people with disabilities as well as to other users.

Toilet

compartments that are designed to meet, and not exceed, the minimum space requirements

may not provide adequate space for maneuvering into position at a baby changing table.

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