Barrier-Free Washroom Planning Guide (Bobrick Washroom Equipment)

SPECIFY BOBRICK WASHROOM ACCESSORIES AND TOILET COMPARTMENTS FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINE COMPLIANCE.

BOBRICK'S PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN ENGINEERED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE MEET ADA REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO ARCHITECTS, SPECIFICATION WRITERS, BUILDING OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASHROOMS.

Paper Towel Dispensers and Waste Receptacles B-3944, B-3644, B-318, B-528, B-359, B-369. Combination paper towel dispensers and waste receptacles are also available as individual dispensers and receptacles. Designed for recessed installation in walls or in countertops, they can be conveniently located adjacent to lavatories or on traffic paths leading to doorways to provide access to everyone. Fully recessed units and units that protrude 4" from the wall can be used throughout universally designed washrooms. Hinged panels covering waste receptacle openings operate with less than 5 pounds of force (22.2 N).

Toilet Tissue Dispensers B-2888, B-6977, B-2740. Bobrick offers a selection of surface-mounted and recessed, roll-type toilet tissue dispensers without controlled delivery.

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Shower Seats B-518, B-5181. Padded or slotted, solid phenolic L-shaped shower seats provide convenient transfer in showers with 1 1/2" (38mm) clearance between wall and shower seat. In a 36" x 36" (914 x 914mm) shower stall, seat width allows space for the shower curtain at the front of the stall. Structural strength, when properly installed with backing in a stable wall, will withstand a load of more than 250 pounds (1112 N).

Grab Bars B-5806 x 36, B-5861.99 (Peened). Bobrick offers 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" (32mm and 38mm) diameter grab bars in straight and two-wall configurations with uniform 1 1/2" (38mm) clearance from the wall. Structural strength, when properly installed with backing in a stable wall, will withstand a load of more than 250 pounds (1112 N). For shower and tub enclosures Bobrick offers peened non-slip gripping surfaces for added safety. For 36" x 36" (914 x 914mm) shower stalls Bobrick offers a 15 1/4"x 30 1/4" (403 x 784mm) two-wall grab bar that can be located on the control and back walls allowing clearance for a folding shower seat.

Toilet Partitions. Barrier-free toilet partitions can be configured to comply with the ADAAG standard, standard alcove, alternate 36" (914mm) wide, and alternate front-entry 48" (1219mm) wide compartment layouts. Toilet compartment sliding door latches operate easily with one hand with less than 5 pounds of force (22.2 N), without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, and they are mounted less than 48" (1219mm) above the finish floor.

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