Ada Lavatory Clearance Requirements

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 lavatory clearance requirements.

The specifications allow space for plumbing enclosures and supports outside the minimum clearances. Knee and toe space must be at least 30 wide and up to 25 deep measured to the leading edge of the clear floor space. These regulations adopted revised enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ada standards for accessible design 2010 standards or standards. Compliance date for title ii.

A clear floor space at least 30 inches 760 mm wide and 48 inches 1220 mm long is required for a forward approach in front of the accessible lavatory. You also need a clear floor space and insulated pipes under the sink. The lavatory must not be installed at heights greater than 34. An accessible lavatory at least one in each bathroom must extend at least 17 inches from the back wall and have a clearance of at least 29 inches from the bottom of the sink apron to the finished floor.

The clear floor space shall extend up to 19 inches 485 mm maximum into the kneespace below the lavatory. In the few places where requirements between the two differ the requirements of 28 cfr 35 151 prevail. The minimum depth of the lavatory is 17 inches 430 mm. And the 2004 adaag at 36 cfr part 1191 appendices b and d.

State and local government facilities must follow the requirements of the 2010 standards including both the title ii regulations at.