ACCESSORIES COMPLETE THE SPECIFICATION OF TOILET COMPARTMENT INSTALLATIONS.
A number of accessories should be
included in every toilet compartment. All accessories must be located on a side wall or
partition, preferably the one nearest the toilet in accessible compartments, and just in
front of the leading edge of the toilet seat to ensure universal usability (Fig. 12).
Accessories that project from the wall or partition must be installed so as not to
interfere with maneuvering space or access of grab bars. If mounted above grab bars, the
accessories should be flush against the wall or partition; if mounted below grab bars, the
accessories should be limited to small projections wherever possible. The operating
mechanisms and accessible openings of all units should be located 19" to 48"
(483–1219mm) above the finish floor.
Roll toilet tissue dispensers
that do not control delivery are required in all accessible toilet compartments.
Dispensers for folded toilet tissue are not acceptable because their use requires a
finger-pinching action. Toilet tissue rolls should be located so their leading edge is
just in front of the toilet seat, no more than 36" (914mm) from the back wall, and
their horizontal centerline is at least 19" (483mm) above the finish floor to ensure
universal usability.
Sanitary napkin disposals are
recommended in all women’s toilet compartments. They should be within reach from a
sitting position, and it is recommended that they be mounted below grab bars.
Toilet-seat-cover dispensers
are an optional hygienic amenity that can easily be provided in all toilet compartments.
It is recommended that they be mounted below grab bars.
Combination units can
organize and unify installations by incorporating several accessories at one convenient
location, such as toilet tissue dispensers, toilet-seat-cover dispensers, sanitary napkin
disposals, and ashtrays. Only recessed units should be installed in side walls or
partitions with grab bars.
Consider Urinals to Complete
Men’s Washroom Facilities.
If urinals are provided, at least one wall-hung or stall-type urinal must be installed
that has an elongated bowl with its rim no more than 17" (432mm) above the finish
floor. The bowl should project at least 14" (356mm) from the wall. Flush controls
must be no more than 44" (1118mm) above the finish floor and meet ADAAG
specifications for controls and operating mechanisms. A minimum clear floor space 30"
wide x 48" deep (762 x 1219mm) must be provided to allow forward approach.
Design
Solutions for Large Public Washrooms.
When designing large
washrooms with multiple compartments and lavatories, follow this simple check list:
Check list:
· Entrances and exits are properly laid out for
universal access;
· Passageways and access aisles are at least 48" (1067mm) wide;
· 80" (2032mm) minimum clear height throughout all circulation routes, passageways
and access aisles;
· Wheelchair turning spaces wherever required;
· Accessories are fully recessed into the walls wherever possible;
· Each type of accessory meets or exceeds ADAAG specifications;
· 30" x 48" (760 x 1219mm) minimum clear floor space is provided for each
accessory;
· Lavatories, urinals, and toilet compartments meet or exceed ADAAG specifications;
· If 6 or more toilet compartments, there is a 36" (914mm) compartment similar to
the alternate compartment 36" (914mm) wide in addition to the standard accessible
compartment.
Figures 13, 14, and 15
illustrate barrier-free washrooms with suggested universal-design features that meet or
exceed ADAAG specifications. |
