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ISSUE DATES:CITY VINEYARD T.I.
2825 WEST MAIN STREET, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
BECKY RENO JEFF KANNING 2327
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2023 G002
ACCESSIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
- C O L L A B O R A T I V ED E S I G N A R C H I T E C T S2327 - CITY VINEYARD T.I.2280 GRANT ROAD, SUITE C BILLINGS, MT 59102 406.248.3443www.cd-mt.comA R C H I T E C T S
THESE DOCUMENTS, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, AND THEDESIGN THEY REPRESENT ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OFCOLLABORATIVE DESIGN ARCHITECTS. THESEDOCUMENTS ARE INTENDED FOR THE PROJECT ON THESITE INDICATED. ANY USE, REPRODUCTION,MODIFICATION OR ADAPTATION WITHOUT THE EXPRESSWRITTEN CONSENT OF COLLABORATIVE DESIGNARCHITECTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
THE FOLLOWING ACCESSIBILITY CODE PASSAGES ARE FROM THE ICC A117.1-2017 STANDARD FOR ACCESSIBLE AND
USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.
NOTE: NOT ALL SECTIONS ARE SHOWN
SOME EXCEPTIONS OCCUR THAT ARE NOT LISTED.
SOME CONDITIONS MAY NOT OCCUR ON REPRESENTED PROJECT THAT THESE SHEETS ARE INCLUDED.
THIS IS INTENDED TO LIST COMMONLY USED SITUATIONS. SEE THE FULL CODE FOR SPECIAL USES AND/OR
SECTIONS THAT ARE NOT LISTED HERE.
CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS
302.1 General. Floor surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant, and shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level
in floor surfaces shall comply with Section 303.
302.2 Carpet. Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion
or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The pile
shall be 1/2 inch maximum in height. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to the floor and shall have trim along the
entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with Section 303.
302.3 Openings. Openings in floor surfaces shall be of a size that does not permit the passage of a 1/2-inch diameter
sphere, except as allowed in Sections 407.4.3, 408.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4 and 805.10. Elongated openings shall be placed
so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the pre-dominant direction of travel.
303.2 Vertical. Changes in level of 1/4 inch maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
303.3 Beveled. Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch in height and not more than 1/2 inch maximum in height shall be
beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
304 Turning Spaces
304.3.1 Circular space.
304.3.1.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a circular space with
a 67-inch minimum diameter.
304.3.1.1.1 Overlap. Turning spaces shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section
306. Where the turning space includes knee and toe clearances under an obstruction, the overlap shall comply with
all of the following:
1.The depth of the overlap shall not be more than 10 inches, and
2.The depth shall not exceed the depth of the knee and toe clearances provided, and
3.The overlap shall be permitted only within the turning circle area shown shaded in Figure 304.3.1.1.
304.3.1.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a circular
space with a 60-inch minimum diameter.
304.3.1.2.1 Overlap. Turning spaces shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section
306.
304.3.2 T-Shaped space.
304.3.2.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a T–shaped space
complying with one of the following:
1.A T-shaped space, clear of obstruction, that fits within an area 68 inches wide and 60 inches deep, with
two arms and one base that are all 36 inches minimum in width. Each arm shall extend 16 inches minimum
from each side of the base located opposite the other, and the base shall extend 24 inches minimum from
the arms. At the intersection of each arm and the base, the interior corners shall be chamfered for 8 inches
minimum along both the arm and along the base.
2.A T-shaped space, clear of obstruction, that fits within an area 64 inches wide and 60 inches deep, with
two arms 38 inches minimum in width and a base 42 inches minimum in width. Each arm shall extend 11
inches minimum from each side of the base, located opposite the other, and the base shall extend 22 inches
minimum from each arm.
3.A T-shaped space, clear of obstruction, 64 inches wide and 60 inches deep, with two arms and one
base 40 inches minimum in width. Each arm shall extend 12 inches minimum from each side of the base and
the base shall extend 20 inches minimum from each arm.
SECTION 307 PROTRUDING OBJECTS
307.2 Protrusion limits. Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches and not more than 80 inches above the floor shall
protrude 4 inches maximum horizontally into a circulation path.
307.4 Vertical clearance. Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches minimum. Rails or other barriers shall be provided where
the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches. The leading edge of such rails or barrier shall be
located 27 inches maximum above the floor.
SECTION 308 REACH RANGES
308.2 Forward reach.
308.2.1 Unobstructed. Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum
and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the floor.
308.2.2 Obstructed high reach. Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space complying
with Section 305 and knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall extend beneath the element for a
distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches
maximum above the floor where the reach depth over the obstruction is 20 inches maximum. The high forward reach
shall be 44 inches maximum above the floor where the reach depth over the obstruction is greater than 20 inches
and not more than 25 inches maximum.
308.3 Side reach.
308.3.1 Unobstructed. Where a clear floor space complying with Section 305 allows a parallel approach to an
element and the edge of the clear floor space is 10 inches maximum from the element, the high side reach shall be
48 inches maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the floor.
308.3.2 Obstructed high reach. Where a clear floor space complying with Section 305 allows a parallel approach
to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches maximum
above the floor and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches
maximum above the floor for a reach depth of 10 inches maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches, the
high side reach shall be 46 inches maximum above the floor for a reach depth of 24 inches maximum.
SECTION 309 OPERABLE PARTS
309.1 General. Operable parts shall comply with Section 309.
Exceptions:
1.Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use.
2.Where two or more receptacle outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of countertop that is
uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one receptacle outlet shall not be required to comply with this
section.
3.In a kitchen, where a clear floor space for a parallel approach cannot be located at a countertop in a
corner between appliances, receptacle outlets over the countertop shall not be required to comply with this
section provided that the countertop area does not exceed 9 square feet maximum.
4.Floor receptacle outlets.
5.HVAC diffusers.
6.Controls mounted on ceiling fans.
7.Where redundant controls other than light switches are provided for a single element, one control in each
space shall not be required to comply with this section.
8.Reset buttons and shut-offs serving appliances, piping and plumbing fixtures.
9.Electrical panelboards shall not be required to comply with Section 309.4.
10.Emergency aid devices, such as fire department hose connections, valve controls, gauges, police call
boxes and annunciator panels shall not be required to comply with this section provided that they are used
only for emergencies by emergency personnel acting in their official capacity.
309.2 Clear floor space. A clear floor space complying with Section 305 shall be provided.
309.3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section 308.
309.4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds maximum.
CHAPTER 4 ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking surfaces with a
running slope not steeper than 1:20, doors and doorways, gates, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared sides, blended
transitions, elevators and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable portions of
this standard.
SECTION 403 WALKING SURFACES
403.1 General. Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with Section 403.
403.2 Floor surface. Floor surfaces shall comply with Section 302.
403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface
shall not be steeper than 1:48.
403.5 Clear width. The clear width of an accessible route shall comply with Section 403.5.1. 403.5.2, 403.5.3 or 403.5.4
as applicable.
403.5.1 General. The clear width of an interior accessible route shall be 36 inches minimum. The clear width of an
exterior accessible route shall be 48 inches minimum.
Exceptions:
1.In new buildings and facilities, the clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches minimum for a
length of 24 inches maximum provided the reduced-width segments are separated by segments that are
52 inches minimum in length and 36 inches minimum in width.
2.In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches minimum
for a length of 24 inches maximum provided the reduced width segments are separated by segments that
are 48 inches minimum in length and 36 inches minimum in width.
3.The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating areas shall be 36 inches minimum.
4.The clear width of an exterior ramp shall comply with Section 405.5.
403.5.2 Clear width at 180-degree turn.
4 max
X ³ 80X > 27FIGURE 307.2 LIMITS OF PROTRUDING OBJECTS
407.2.2 Hall signals. Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with Section 407.2.2.
407.2.2.1 Visible and audible signals. A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoistway
entrance to indicate which car is answering a call and the car’s direction of travel. Where in-car signals are
provided they shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call buttons.
407.2.2.2 Visible signals. Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches minimum above the floor. The
visible signal elements shall be 2-1/2 inches minimum between the uppermost and lowest edges of the
illuminated shape measured vertically. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call
button.
407.2.2.3 Audible signals. Audible signals shall sound once for the up direction and twice for the down
direction, or shall have verbal annunciators that indicate the direction of elevator car travel. Audible signals
shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum
and 3,000 Hz maximum. The audible signal or verbal annunciator shall be 10 dBA minimum above ambient,
but shall not exceed 80 dBA, measured at the hall call button.
407.2.3 Hoistway signs. Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with Section 407.2.3.
407.2.3.1 Floor designation. Floor designations shall be provided in raised characters and braille complying
with Sections 703.3 and 703.4. Raised characters shall be 2 inches minimum in height. Floor designations shall
be located on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. A raised star shall be provided on both jambs at
the main entry level.
407.3 Elevator door requirements. Hoistway and elevator car doors shall comply with Section 407.3.
407.3.1 Type. Elevator doors shall be horizontal sliding Car gates shall be prohibited.
407.3.2 Operation. Elevator hoistway and car doors shall open and close automatically.
407.3.3 Reopening device. Elevator doors shall be provided with a reopening device complying with Section
407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes obstructed by
an object or person.
407.3.3.1 Height. The reopening device shall be activated by sensing an obstruction passing through the opening at
5 inches nominal and 29 inches nominal above the floor.
407.3.3.3 Duration. The reopening device shall remain effective for 20 seconds minimum.
407.3.5 Door delay. Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for 3 seconds minimum.
407.3.6 Width. Elevator door clear opening width shall comply with Table 407.4.1.
407.4 Elevator car requirements. Elevator cars shall comply with Section 407.4.
407.4.1 Inside dimensions of elevator cars shall comply with Table 407.4.1.
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS
SECTION 502 PARKING SPACES
502.1 General. Car and van parking spaces in parking lots shall comply with Sections 502.2 through 502.8. Car and van
parking spaces provided as part of on-street parking shall comply with Sections 502.9 and 502.10. Where an electrical
vehicle charging station is provided at a parking space, it shall comply with Section 502.11.
502.2 Vehicle space size. Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches minimum in width. Van parking spaces shall be 132 inches
minimum in width.
Exception: Where the adjacent access aisle is 96 inches minimum in width, van parking spaces shall be 96 inches minimum in
width
predominant direction of travel
long dimension
perpendicular to
direction of travel
½ max
This Drawing Produced by the U.S. Access Board
FIGURE 302.3 OPENINGS IN FLOOR SURFACES
½ max
This Drawing Produced by the U.S. Access BoardFIGURE 302.2 CARPET ON FLOOR SURFACES
¼ max
FIGURE 303.2 VERTICAL CHANGE IN LEVEL
¼
¼
¼ - ½
½
(A)
(B)
FIGURE 303.3 BEVELED CHANGES IN LEVEL
FIGURE 304.3.1.1
CIRCULAR TURNING SPACE - NEW BUILDINGS
SIZE AND OVERLAP10 max67 min
Overlap of knee and toe clearance
25 maxper306.2.260 min
Overlap of knee and toe clearance
FIGURE 304.3.1.2
CIRCULAR TURNING SPACE - EXISTING
BUILDINGS - SIZE AND OVERLAP
36 min8 min
36 min
68 min
60 min24 min
16
min
16
min
FIGURE 304.3.2.1(A)
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE
NEW BUILDINGS - OPTION 1
38 min64 min
60 min22 min
42 min11min 11min
FIGURE 304.3.2.1(B)
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE
NEW BUILDINGS - OPTION 2
40 min64 min
60 min20 min40 min12min 12min
FIGURE 304.3.2.1(C)
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE
NEW BUILDINGS - OPTION 3
304.3.2.1.1 Overlap. Turning spaces shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section
306 of either the base or one For Option 1, the base or arm is the portion beyond the chamfer.
304.3.2.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a T-shaped
space within a 60-inch minimum square, with arms and base 36 inches minimum in width. Each arm of the T shall be
clear of obstructions 12 inches minimum in each direction, and the base shall be
clear of obstructions 24 inches minimum.
304.3.2.2.1 Overlap. Turning spaces shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section
306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.
304.4 Door swing. Unless otherwise specified, doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.
305.1 General. A clear floor space shall comply with Section 305.
305.2 Floor surfaces. Floor surfaces of a clear floor space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level shall not be
permitted within the clear floor space. Exception: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
SECTION 305 CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
305.3 Size.
305.3.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, the clear floor space shall be 52 inches minimum
in length and 30 inches minimum in width.
305.3.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, the clear floor space shall be 48 inches
minimum in length and 30 inches minimum in width.
305.4 Knee and toe clearance. Unless otherwise specified, clear floor space shall be permitted to include knee and toe
clearance complying with Section 306.
305.5 Position. Unless otherwise specified, clear floor spaces shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach
to an element.
SECTION 306 KNEE AND TOE CLEARANCE
306.1 General. Where space beneath an element is included as part of the clear floor space at an element, clearance at
an element, or a turning space, the space shall comply with Section 306. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath
an element, but shall not be considered as part of the clear floor space or turning space.
306.2 Toe clearance.
306.2.1 General. Space beneath an element between the floor and 9 inches above the floor shall
be considered toe clearance and shall comply with Section 306.2.
306.2.2 Maximum depth. Toe clearance shall be permitted to extend 25 inches maximum under
an element.
306.2.3 Minimum depth. Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space
complying with Section 305, the toe clearance shall extend 17 inches minimum beneath the element.
306.2.4 Additional clearance. Space extending greater than 6 inches beyond the available knee
clearance at 9 inches above the floor shall not be considered toe clearance.
306.2.5 Width. Toe clearance shall be 30 inches minimum in width.
306.3 Knee clearance.
306.3.1 General. Space beneath an element between 9 inches and 27 inches above the floor shall be considered
knee clearance and shall comply with Section 306.3.
306.3.2 Maximum depth. Knee clearance shall be permitted to extend 25 inches maximum under an element at 9
inches above the floor.
306.3.3 Minimum depth. Where knee clearance is required beneath an element as part of a clear floor space
complying with Section 305, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches minimum in depth at 9 inches above the floor, and
8 inches minimum in depth at 27 inches above the floor.
306.3.4 Clearance reduction. Between 9 inches and 27 inches above the floor, the knee clearance shall be permitted
to be reduced at a rate of 1 inch in depth for each 6 inches in height.
306.3.5 Width. Knee clearance shall be 30 inches minimum in width.
arm
basearm
Overlap of knee and toe clearancebase
FIGURE 304.3.2.1.1
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE
NEW BUILDINGS - OVERLAP
60 min24 min 36 min36 min
12 min 12 min
60 min
basearm armFIGURE 304.3.2.2
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE
EXISTING BUILDINGS - SIZE
Overlap of knee and toe clearancebase
FIGURE 304.3.2.2.1
T-SHAPED TURNING SPACE - EXISTING
BUILDINGS OVERLAP
arm
30 min52 min
FIGURE 305.3.1
SIZE OF CLEAR FLOOR SPACE - NEW BUILDINGS
48 min
30 minFIGURE 305.3.2
SIZE OF CLEAR FLOOR SPACE - EXISTING
BUILDINGS
17-25
9
6 max 30 min(a)
elevation
(b)
plan
FIGURE 306.2 TOE CLEARANCE
11 min27 min8 min
9 min
(a)
elevation
(b)
plan 30 min25 max
FIGURE 306.3 KNEE CLEARANCE 27 maxX < 80FIGURE 307.4 VERTICAL CLEARANCE
15 min48 maxFIGURE 308.2.1 UNOBSTRUCTED FORWARD REACH
48 max44 max>20-25 max20 max
(a)(b)
FIGURE 308.2.2 OBSTRUCTED HIGH FORWARD REACH
10 max 48 max15 minFIGURE 308.3.1 UNOBSTRUCTED SIDE REACH
10 max 48 max34 max34 max46 max> 10-24 max
(a)(b)
FIGURE 308.3.2 OBSTRUCTED HIGH SIDE REACH
403.5.2.1 New buildings and facilities. In new building and facilities, where an accessible route makes a
180-degree turn around an object that is equal to or greater than 52 inches in width, the clear widths in the turn
shall comply with Section 403.5.3.1. Where an accessible route makes a 180-degree turn around an object that is
less than 52 inches in width, the clear widths approaching the turn, during the turn and leaving the turn, shall be one
of the following sets of dimensions:
1.Approaching width is 36 inches minimum, during width is 60 inches minimum, and leaving width is 36 inches
minimum.
2.Approaching width is 42 inches minimum, during width is 48 inches minimum, and leaving width is 42 inches
minimum.
3.Approaching width is 43 inches minimum, during width is 43 inches minimum, and leaving width is 43 inches
minimum.
403.5.2.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, where an accessible route makes a 180
degree turn around an object that is less than 48 inches in width, clear widths shall be 42 inches minimum
approaching the turn, 48 inches minimum during the turn, and 42 inches minimum leaving the turn.
Exception: This section shall not apply where the clear width during the turn is 60 inches minimum.
403.5.3 Clear width at 90-degree turn.
403.5.3.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, where an accessible route makes a 90-degree
turn the clear widths approaching the turn and leaving the turn shall be one of the following sets of dimensions:
1.Both legs of the turn shall be 40 inches minimum in width. The width of each leg of the turn shall be
maintained for 28 inches minimum from the inner corner.
2.Where the interior corners of the turn are chamfered for 8 inches minimum along both walls, both legs of
the turn shall be 36 inches minimum in width.
3.Where one leg of the turn is 42 inches minimum in width, the other shall be permitted to be 38 inches
minimum in width.
4.Where one leg of the turn is 44 inches minimum in width, the other shall be permitted to be 36 inches
minimum in width.
403.5.4 Passing space.
403.5.4.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, an accessible route with a clear width less than 60
inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum. Passing spaces shall be either a 60-inch minimum by
60-inch minimum space, or an intersection of two walking surfaces that provide a T-shaped turning space complying with
Section 304.3.2.1, provided the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 52 inches minimum beyond the intersection.
403.5.4.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, an accessible route with a clear width less than
60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum. Passing spaces shall be either a 60-inch minimum
by 60-inch minimum space, or an intersection of two walking surfaces that provide a T-shaped turning space complying
with Section 304.3.2, provided the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 48 inches minimum beyond the
intersection.36 min48 min48 min48 min 36 min
T-turncomplying with
Section
304.3.2.2
FIGURE 403.5.4.2(B)
PASSING SPACE - EXISTING BUILDINGS - T-TURN OPTION36 min60 min60 min
FIGURE 403.5.4.1(A)
PASSING SPACE - NEW BUILDINGS - 60 X 60 OPTION
36 min36 min52 min52 min 52 min36 min
T-turncomplying with
Section
304.3.2.1
FIGURE 403.5.4.1(B)
PASSING SPACE - NEW BUILDINGS - T-TURN OPTION
36 min60 min60 min
FIGURE 403.5.4.2(A)
PASSING SPACE - EXISTING BUILDINGS - 60 X 60 OPTION
SECTION 404
DOORS, DOORWAYS AND GATES
404.2.2 Clear width. Doorways shall have a clear opening width of 32 inches minimum. Clear opening width of doorways
with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more
than 24 inches in depth at doors and doorways without doors shall provide a clear opening width of 36 inches minimum.
There shall be no projections into the clear opening width lower than 34 inches above the floor. Projections into the clear
opening width between 34 inches and 80 inches above the floor shall not exceed 4 inches.
404.2.3 Maneuvering clearances. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with Section 404.2.3.
Maneuvering clearances shall include the full clear opening width of the doorway and the required latch-side or hinge-side
clearance.
18 min
60 minFIGURE 404.2.3.2(A)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORSFRONT APPROACH - PULL SIDE 52 min12 min*
*If both closer and latch are provided
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(B)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS
FRONT APPROACH - PUSH SIDE - NEW BUILDINGS 48 min12 min*
*If both closer and latch are provided
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(C)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS
FRONT APPROACH - PUSH SIDE - EXISTING BUILDINGSFOOTNOTE 5 60 min36 min
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(D)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS
HINGE APPROACH - PULL SIDE
54 min42 min
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(E)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORSHINGE APPROACH - PULL SIDE
22 min
42 min** 48 min if both closer and latch provided
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(F)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORSHINGE APPROACH - PUSH SIDE
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(G)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORSLATCH APPROACH - PULL SIDE48 min*24 min
*54 min if closer is provided
42 min*24 min
*48 min if closer is provided
FIGURE 404.2.3.2(H)
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORSLATCH APPROACH - PUSH SIDE
TABLE 405.2—ALLOWABLE RAMP DIMENSIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN EXISTING SITES, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Slope1 Maximum Rise
Steeper than 1:10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches
Steeper than 1:12 but not steeper than 1:10 6 inches
1 A tolerance of minus 5/8 inch is permitted.
2 Other car configurations that provide a 36-inch door clear opening width and a 60-inch diameter space with the door closed are permitted.
TABLE 407.4.1—MINIMUM DIMENSIONS OF ELEVATOR CARS
Door Location Door Clear Opening Width
Inside Car,
Side to Side
Inside Car,
Back Wall to Front Return
Inside Car,
Back Wall to Inside Face
Centered 42 inches 80 inches 51 inches 54 inches
Side (Off Center)36 inches 1 68 inches 51 inches 54 inches
Any 36 inches 1 54 inches 80 inches 80 inches
Any 36 inches 1 60 inches 2 60 inches 2 60 inches 2
96 min132 min
FIGURE 502.2(A)
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE SIZE
96 min
Access aisle serving
van parking space
96 min
FIGURE 502.2(B)
VAN PARKING SPACE SIZE EXCEPTION
FIGURE 404.2.2(A)
CLEAR WIDTH OF DOORWAYS - HINGED DOOR
FIGURE 404.2.2(C)
CLEAR WIDTH OF DOORWAYS - FOLDING DOOR
FIGURE 404.2.2(D)
CLEAR WIDTH OF DOORWAYS - DOORWAYS WITHIN DOORS
FIGURE 404.2.2(B)
CLEAR WIDTH OF DOORWAYS - SLIDING DOOR
404.3 Automatic and power-assisted doors and gates. Automatic doors and gates shall comply with Section 404.3. Full
powered automatic doors and gates shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10 listed in Section 106.2.7. Power-assist doors
and gates and low-energy automatic doors and gates shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 listed in Section 106.2.6.
404.3.1 Public entrances. Where an automatic door or gate is required at a building or facility public entrance, it
shall be a full powered automatic or a low-energy automatic door or gate.
404.3.2 Vestibules. Where an entrance includes a vestibule, at least one exterior door or gate and one interior door
or gate in the vestibule shall have the same type of automatic door or gate opener.
404.3.3 Clear width. Doorways shall have a clear opening width of 32 inches in power-on and power-off The
minimum clear opening width for automatic door systems shall be based on the clear opening width provided with all
leafs in the open position.
404.3.4 Maneuvering clearances. Maneuvering clearances at power-assisted doors and gates shall comply with
Section 404.2.3. Maneuvering clearances complying with Section 404.2.3 shall be provided on the egress side of
low-energy automatic and full power automatic doors and gates that serve as part of an accessible means of
egress.
404.3.9 Break out opening. Where full power automatic sliding doors and gates are equipped with a break out
feature, the clear break out opening shall be 32 inches minimum when operated in emergency mode.
SECTION 405 RAMPS
405.1 General. Ramps along accessible routes shall comply with Section 405.
405.2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope greater than 1:20 and not steeper than 1:12.
405.3 Cross slope. Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.
405.4 Floor surfaces. Floor surfaces of ramp runs shall comply with Section 302.
405.5 Clear width. The clear width of a ramp run shall be 36 inches minimum. Handrails and handrail supports that are
provided on the ramp run shall not project into the required clear width of the ramp run.
405.6 Rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches maximum.
405.7 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bottom and top of each ramp run. Landings shall comply with Section
405.7.
405.7.1 Slope. Landings shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48 and shall comply with Section 302.
405.7.2 Width. Clear width of landings shall be at least as wide as the widest ramp run leading to the landing.
405.7.3 Length. Landings shall have a clear length of 60 inches minimum.
405.7.4 Change in direction. Ramps that change direction between runs at landings shall have a clear landing 60
inches minimum by 60 inches minimum.
405.7.5 Doorways. Where a door or gate is adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances required by
Sections 404.2.3 and 404.3.4 shall be permitted to overlap the landing area. Where a door or gate that is subject
to locking is located adjacent to a ramp landing, the landing shall be sized to provide a turning space complying
with Section 304.3.
405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches shall have handrails complying with Section 505.
405.9 Edge protection. Edge protection complying with Section 405.9.1 or 405.9.2 shall be provided on each side of ramp
runs and at each side of ramp landings.
405.9.1 Extended floor surface. The floor surface of ramp runs and ramp landings shall extend 12 inches minimum
beyond the inside face of a railing complying with Section 505.
405.9.2 Curb or barrier. A curb complying with Section 405.9.2.1 or a barrier complying with Section 405.9.2.2
shall be provided.
405.9.2.1 Curb. A curb shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height.
405.9.2.2 Barrier. Barriers shall be constructed so that the barrier prevents the passage of a 4-inch diameter
sphere where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches of the floor.
405.10 Wet conditions. Landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water.
SECTION 406 CURB RAMPS AND BLENDED TRANSITIONS
406.1 General. Curb ramps and blended transitions on accessible routes shall comply with Section 406.
406.2 Perpendicular curb ramps. Perpendicular curb ramps shall comply with Sections 406.2 and 406.5.
406.2.1 Landings. A landing 48 inches minimum by 48 inches minimum shall be provided at the top of a curb ramp.
The landing shall be permitted to overlap pedestrian routes and clear spaces. Where the landing is constrained at
the back-of-sidewalk, the landing shall be 48 inches minimum by 60 inches minimum. The 60-inch dimension shall be
provided in the direction of the curb ramp run. The slope of landings shall be 1:48 maximum in all directions.
406.2.2 Running slope. The running slope of a curb ramp shall cut through or shall be built up to the curb at right
angles or shall meet the gutter grade break at right angles where the curb is curved. The running slope of a curb
ramp shall be 1:20 minimum and 1:12 maximum. The curb ramp run length shall not be required to exceed 15 feet.
406.2.3 Flared sides. Where a pedestrian circulation path crosses a curb ramp, flared sides shall be provided and
shall be sloped 10 percent maximum.
406.6 Detectable warnings.
406.6.1 General. Where detectable warning surfaces are provided, they shall comply with Section 705.
406.6.2 Locations for detectable warning surfaces. Detectable warning surfaces shall be provided at the following
locations on pedestrian access routes and at transit stops:
1.Curb ramps and blended transitions at pedestrian street crossings,
2.Pedestrian refuge islands,
3.Pedestrian at-grade rail crossings not located within a street or highway,
4.Boarding platforms at transit stops for buses and rail vehicles where the edges of the boarding
platform are not protected by screens or guards and
5.Boarding and alighting areas at sidewalk or street-level transit stops for rail vehicles where the side of
the boarding and alighting areas facing the rail vehicles is not protected by screens or guards.
SECTION 407 ELEVATORS
407.1 General. Elevators shall comply with Section 407 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed in Section 106.2.8. Elevators
shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1/CSA B44. Elevator operation shall be automatic.
407.2 Elevator landing requirements. Elevator landings shall comply with Section 407.2.
407.2.1 Call controls. Where elevator call buttons or key-pads are provided, they shall comply with Sections
407.2.1 and 309.4. Call buttons shall be raised or flush. Objects beneath hall call buttons shall protrude 1 inch
maximum.
407.2.1.1 Height. Call buttons and keypads shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in
Section 308, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.
407.2.1.2 Size. Call buttons shall be 3/4 inch minimum in the smallest dimension.
407.2.1.3 Clear floor space. A clear floor space shall be provided at call controls.
407.2.1.4 Location. The call button that designates the up direction shall be located above the call button that
designates the down direction.
407.2.1.5 Signals. Call buttons shall have visible signals to indicate when each call is registered and when
each call is answered. Call buttons shall provide an audible signal or mechanical motion of the button to
indicate when each call is registered.
407.2.1.6 Keypads. Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad
arrangement and shall comply with Section 407.4.7.2.
502.3 Vehicle space marking. Car and van parking spaces shall be marked to define the width. Where parking spaces
are marked with lines, the width measurements of parking spaces and adjacent access aisles shall be made from the
centerline of the markings.
502.4 Access aisle. Car and van parking spaces shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with Section 502.4.
502.4.1 Location. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a
common access aisle. Access aisles shall not overlap with the vehicular way. Parking spaces shall be permitted to
have access aisles placed on either side of the car or van parking space. Van parking spaces that are angled shall
have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking space.
502.4.2 Width. Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches minimum in width.
502.4.3 Length. Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve.
502.4.4 Marking. Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them. Where access aisles are
marked with lines, the width measurements of access aisles and adjacent parking spaces shall be made from the
centerline of the markings.
502.5 Floor surfaces. Parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper
than 1:48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
502.6 Vertical clearance. A vertical clearance of 98 inches minimum shall be provided at the following locations:
1.Parking spaces for vans.
2.The access aisles serving parking spaces for vans.
3.The vehicular routes serving parking spaces for vans.
502.7 Identification. Where parking spaces are required to be identified by signs, the signs shall include the International
Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 703.6.3.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation
“van accessible.” Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the floor of the parking space, measured to the bottom of the
sign.
502.8 Relationship to accessible routes. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that cars and vans, when
parked, do not obstruct the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes.
502.11 Electrical vehicle charging stations. An electrical vehicle charging station serving a parking space shall comply with
Section 502.11.
502.11.1 Operable parts. Operable parts on the charging station intended for operation by the user, including card
readers, shall comply with Section 309.
502.11.2 Accessible route. An accessible route shall be provided from the access aisle adjacent to the parking space
to the clear floor space complying with Section 502.11.1 adjacent to the vehicle charging station. When the vehicle
is being charged, the accessible route shall not be obstructed by the cable between the car and charging station.
502.11.3 Obstructions. Protection bollards, curbs or wheel stops shall be located so that they do not obstruct the
clear floor space required by Section 502.11.1 or the accessible route required by Section 502.11.2.
SECTION 503 PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
503.2 Vehicle pull-up space size. Passenger loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 96 inches minimum in
width and 20 feet minimum in length.
503.3 Access aisle. Passenger loading zones shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with Section 503.3.
503.3.1 Location. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible Access aisles shall not overlap vehicular ways.
503.3.2 Width.
503.3.2.1 New buildings and facilities. In new buildings and facilities, aisles serving vehicle pull-up spaces shall be
67 inches minimum in width.
Access aisle servingcar parking spaces
60 min Full length of parking space60 min
Access aisle servingvan parking spaces
Area tobemarked
Area tobe
marked
FIGURE 502.4PARKING SPACE ACCESS AISLE
503.3.2.2 Existing buildings and facilities. In existing buildings and facilities, access aisles serving vehicle pull-up
spaces shall be 60 inches minimum in width.
503.3.3 Length. Access aisles shall extend the full length of the vehicle pull-up spaces they serve.
503.3.4 Marking. Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them.
503.4 Floor surfaces. Vehicle pull-up spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with Section 302 and shall
have slopes not steeper than 1:48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle pull-up space they serve.
503.5 Vertical clearance. A vertical clearance of 114 inches minimum shall be provided at the following locations:
1.Vehicle pull-up spaces;
2.The access aisles serving vehicle pull-up spaces;
3.A vehicular route from an entrance to the passenger loading zone, and;
4.A vehicular route from the passenger loading zone to a vehicular exit serving vehicle pull-up spaces.
SECTION 504 STAIRWAYS
504.2 Treads and risers. All steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser height and uniform tread depth. Risers shall
be 4 inches minimum and 7 inches maximum in height. Treads shall be 11 inches minimum in depth.
504.3 Open risers. Open risers shall not be permitted.
504.4 Tread surface. Stair treads shall comply with Section 302 and shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.
504.5 Nosings. Nosings shall comply with the following:
1.Nosings within a stairway shall be uniform.
2.If rounded, the radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be 1/2 inch maximum.
3.If beveled, the bevel at the leading edge shall slope at 45 degrees to the plane of the top surface of the
tread and landing and extend for a horizontal distance of 1/2 inch maximum.
4.Nosings that project beyond risers shall have the under-sideof the leading edge curved or beveled.
5.Risers shall be permitted to slope under the tread at an angle of 30 degrees maximum from vertical.
6.The permitted projection of the nosing shall be 1- 1/2 inches maximum over the tread or floor below.
504.6 Visual contrast. Visual contrast shall comply with either 1 or 2:
1.The leading 1 to 2 inches of every tread and landing, measured horizontally from the leading edge of the
nosing, shall consist of a solid color having visual contrast of dark-on-light or light-on-dark from the
remainder of the tread. The contrasting marking shall be durable and shall extend from one side of each
tread to the other side of each tread.
2.Durable distinctive warning markings required by the adopted building code or ANSI safety standard.
504.7 Handrails. Stairs shall have handrails complying with Section 505.
504.8 Wet conditions. Stair treads and landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of
water.
504.9 Lighting. Lighting for interior stairways shall comply with Section 504.9.
504.9.1 Illumination level. Lighting facilities shall be capable of providing illuminance of stairs measured at the
center of tread surfaces and on landing surfaces within 24 inches of step nosings as follows:
1.A 1-foot-candle (10.8 lux) minimum illumination at times other than conditions of stair use
2.A 10-foot-candle (108 lux) minimum illumination during conditions of stair use
504.10 Tactile signage within the stairway enclosure. Stair level identification signs in raised characters and braille
complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4 shall be located at each floor level landing in all enclosed stairways adjacent to
the door leading from the stairwell into the corridor to identify the floor level. The exit door discharging to the outside or
to the level of exit discharge shall have a sign with raised characters and braille stating “EXIT.”
504.11 Tactile signage at exits. A sign stating EXIT in raised characters and Braille and complying with Sections 703.3 and
703.4 shall be provided adjacent to each door to an area of refuge providing direct access to a stairway, an exterior
area for assisted rescue, an exit stairway, an exit ramp, an exit passageway and the exit discharge.
SECTION 505
HANDRAILS
505.1 General. Handrails required by Section 405.8 for ramps, Section 504.6 for stairs, Section 1009.3.3 for pool sloped
entries and Section 1009.6.2 for pool stairs shall comply with Section 505.
505.2 Location. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.
505.3 Continuity. Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run. Inside handrails on
switchback or dogleg stairs or ramps shall be continuous between flights or runs. Other handrails shall comply with Sections
505.10 and 307.
505.4 Height. Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above
stair nosings, ramp surfaces and walking surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above stair nosings, ramp
surfaces and walking surfaces.
505.5 Clearance. Clearance between handrail gripping surface and adjacent surfaces shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum.
505.6 Gripping surface. Gripping surfaces shall be continuous, without interruption by newel posts, other construction
elements, or obstructions.
505.7 Cross section. Handrails shall have a cross section complying with Section 505.7.1 or 505.7.2.
505.7.1 Circular cross section. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 inches
minimum and 2 inches maximum.
505.7.2 Noncircular cross sections. Handrails with a noncircular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches
minimum and 6-1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 inches maximum.
CHAPTER 6 PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES
SECTION 601 GENERAL
601.1 Scope. Plumbing elements and facilities required to be accessible by scoping provisions adopted by the
administrative authority shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 6.
SECTION 602 DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS
602.1 General. Drinking fountains for persons using wheelchairs shall comply with Sections 602.2 and 307. Drinking
fountains for persons who are standing shall comply with Section 602.3 and 307.
602.2 Drinking fountains for persons using wheelchairs. Drinking fountains for persons using wheelchairs shall comply with
Sections 602.2.1 through 602.2.5.
602.2.1 Clear floor space. A clear floor space positioned for a forward approach to the drinking fountain shall be
provided. Knee and toe space complying with Section 306 shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be
centered on the drinking fountain.
602.2.2 Operable parts. Operable parts shall comply with Section 309.
602.2.3 Spout outlet height. Spout outlets of drinking fountains shall be 36 inches maximum above the floor.
602.2.4 Spout location. The spout shall be located 15 inches minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches
maximum from the front edge of the drinking fountain, including bumpers.
602.2.5 Water flow. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches minimum in height. The angle of the water stream
from spouts within 3 inches of the front of the drinking fountain shall be 30 degrees maximum, and from spouts between 3
inches and 5 inches from the front of the drinking fountain shall be 15 degrees maximum, measured horizontally relative to
the front face of the drinking fountain.
602.3 Drinking fountains for persons who are standing shall comply with Sections 602.3.1 through 602.3.4.
602.3.1 Operable parts shall comply with Sections 309.3 and 309.4.
602.3.2 Spout outlet height. Spout outlets of drinking fountains shall be 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum
above the floor.
604.8 Coat hooks and shelves. Coat hooks provided within toilet compartments shall be 48 inches maximum above the
floor. Shelves shall be 40 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the floor.
604.9 Wheelchair accessible toilet compartments.
604.9.1 General. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall comply with Section 604.9.
604.9.2 Size. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall comply with Section 604.9.2.1, 604.9.2.2 or
604.9.2.3 as applicable.
604.9.2.1 Minimum area. The minimum area of a wheelchair accessible toilet compartment shall be 60 inches
minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches minimum in depth for wall hung
water closets, and 59 inches minimum in depth for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the
rear wall.
604.9.2.2 Compartment for children’s use. The minimum area of a wheelchair accessible toilet compartment
primarily for children’s use shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and
59 inches minimum in depth for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear
wall.
604.9.2.3 Alternate wheelchair accessible toilet compartments. Where an alternate wheelchair accessible
toilet compartment is provided, the minimum area of the compartment shall be 60 inches minimum in width,
measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 84 inches minimum in depth, measured perpendicular to the
rear wall.
604.9.3 Doors. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section
404. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with Section 404.2.6 shall be placed on both sides of the
door near the latch. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the required minimum area
of the compartment.
604.9.3.1 Door opening location. The farthest edge of the wheelchair accessible toilet compartment door opening
shall be located in the front wall or partition or in the side wall or partition as required by Table 604.9.3.1.
60 min
Full length of space
Area to be marked
FIGURE 503.3(B)
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ACCESS AISLE - EXISTING BUILDINGS
67 min
Full length of space
Area to be marked
FIGURE 503.3(A)
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ACCESS AISLE - NEW BUILDINGS
11 min
4−7
FIGURE 504.2TREADS AND RISERS FOR STAIRWAYS
505.10 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs in
accordance with Section 505.10.
505.10.1 Top and bottom extension at ramps. Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing 12 inches
minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or floor, or shall be
continuous to the handrail of an adjacent ramp run.
505.10.2 Top extension at stairs. At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing
for 12 inches minimum beginning directly above the landing nosing. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the
landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.
505.10.3 Bottom extension at stairs. At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair
flight for a horizontal distance equal to one tread depth beyond the bottom tread nosing. Extensions shall return to a
wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.
SECTION 506 WINDOWS
506.1 General. Where operable windows are provided in an accessible room or space, at least one shall comply with
Section 506 Where operable windows are required to provide natural ventilation or operable windows are required to
provide an emergency escape and rescue opening, that window shall be the operable window that complies with Section
506.
506.2 Operating force. The operating force for windows includes forces for opening, closing, locking or latching, and
unlocking or unlatching and shall be determined in accordance with AAMA 513 listed in Section 106.2.11. Operable parts
for locking or latching and unlocking or unlatching shall comply with Section 309. The operating force for opening and
closing operable windows shall be as follows:
1.8.5 pounds (37.7 N) maximum for vertical or horizontal sliding windows.
2.5 pounds (22.2N) maximum for all other types of operating windows.
FIGURE 505.4(A)
HANDRAIL HEIGHT - STAIRS34 - 3834 - 38FIGURE 505.4(B)
HANDRAIL HEIGHT - RAMPS
1½ min
FIGURE 505.5HANDRAIL CLEARANCE
1¼ - 2
FIGURE 505.7(A)
HANDRAIL CROSS SECTION - CIRCULAR
FIGURE 505.7(B)
HANDRAIL CROSS SECTION - NONCIRCULAR
4 - 6¼ perimeter
2¼ max
FIGURE 505.7(C)
HANDRAIL CROSS SECTION - NONCIRCULAR
12 min
12 min
FIGURE 505.10.1
TOP AND BOTTOM HANDRAIL EXTENSION AT RAMPS
12 min
FIGURE 505.10.2
TOP HANDRAIL EXTENSION AT STAIRS
x=treaddepth
xx
FIGURE 505.10.3
BOTTOM HANDRAIL EXTENSION AT STAIRS
0
36 max30 maxAdultChildrenFIGURE 602.2.3
WHEELCHAIR DRINKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT
HEIGHT AND LOCATION
5 max 15 min - adult
FIGURE 602.2.4
WHEELCHAIR DRINKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT LOCATION
0
30 - 43 max38 - 43 maxStanding useadultStanding usechildrenFIGURE 602.3.2
STANDING USE DRINKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT
HEIGHT AND LOCATION
16 − 18
(A)Accessible Water
Closets
(B) Ambulatory
Accessible Water Closets
17 − 19
CLCL
FIGURE 604.2
WATER CLOSET LOCATION
TABLE 603.6MAXIMUM REACH DEPTH AND HEIGHT
MaximumReach Depth 0.5 inch 2 inches 5 inches 6 inches 9 inches 11 inches
MaximumReach Height 48 inches 46 inches 42 inches 40 inches 36 inches 34 inches
56 min60 min
Other fixtures not allowed
within this area
FIGURE 604.3
SIZE OF CLEARANCE FOR WATER CLOSET
17 − 19
Seat height
Note: For children’s dimensions see Fig. 604.11.4
FIGURE 604.4
WATER CLOSET SEAT HEIGHT
12max 42 min
54 min
Note: For children’s dimensions see Fig. 609.4.2
39 − 41
33 - 36Section 609.4.139 - 4118 minCL
FIGURE 604.5.1
SIDE-WALL GRAB BAR FOR WATER CLOSET
36 min
42 min
6 max
150
Note: For children’s dimensions see Fig. 609.4.233 - 36Section 609.4.1FIGURE 604.5.2
REAR-WALL GRAB BAR FOR WATER CLOSET
24 min
36
42 max
max
48 max18minNote: For children’s dimensions see Fig. 604.11.7 dispenser
outlet location
FIGURE 604.7.1(C)
DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION
RECESSED DISPENSER1½ minSection 609.318 min24 min
42 max
FIGURE 604.7.1(A)
DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION - PROTRUDING DISPENSER
BELOW GRAB BAR
12 min
Section 609.3
24 min
36 max
48 maxFIGURE 604.7.1(B)
DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION
PROTRUDING DISPENSER ABOVE GRAB BAR
SECTION 603
TOILET AND BATHING ROOMS
603.2 Clearances.
603.2.1 Turning space. A turning space shall be provided within the room. The required turning space shall not be
provided within a toilet compartment.
603.2.2 Door swing. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance for any fixture.
603.3 Mirrors. Where mirrors are located above lavatories, a mirror shall be located over the lavatory complying with
Section 606 and shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches maximum above the floor.
Where mirrors are located above counters that do not contain lavatories, the mirror shall be mounted with the bottom edge
of the reflecting surface 40 inches maximum above the floor.
603.4 Coat hooks and shelves. Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in Section 308. Shelves
shall be 40 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the floor.
603.5 Diaper changing tables. Diaper changing tables shall comply with Sections 309 and 902
603.6 Operable parts. Operable parts on towel dispensers and hand dryers serving lavatories complying with Section
606 shall comply with Table 603.6.
SECTION 604 WATER CLOSETS AND TOILET COMPARTMENTS
604.1 General. Water closets and toilet compartments shall comply with Section 604. Compartments containing more than
one plumbing fixture shall comply with Section 603. Wheelchair accessible compartments shall comply with Section 604.9
Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply with Section 604.10.
604.2 Location. The water closet shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the
water closet shall be 16 inches minimum and 18 inches maximum from the side wall or partition. Water closets located in
ambulatory accessible toilet compartments specified in Section 604.10 shall have the centerline of the water closet 17
inches minimum and 19 inches maximum from the side wall or partition.
604.3 Clearance.
604.3.1 Clearance width. Clearance around a water closet shall be 60 inches minimum in width, measured
perpendicular from the sidewall.
604.3.2 Clearance depth. Clearance around the water closet shall be 56 inches minimum in depth, measured
perpendicular from the rear wall. 604.3.3 Clearance overlap. The required clearance around the water closet shall
be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, paper dispensers, sanitary napkin receptacles, coat
hooks, shelves, accessible routes, clear floor space at other fixtures and the turning space. No other fixtures or
obstructions shall be within the required water closet clearance.
604.4 Height. The height of water closet seats shall be 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum above the floor,
measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.
604.5 Grab bars. Grab bars for water closets shall comply with Section 609 and shall be provided in accordance with
Sections 604.5.1 and 604.5.2. Grab bars shall be provided on the rear wall and on the side wall closest to the water
closet.
604.5.1 Fixed side-wall grab bars. Fixed side-wall grab bars shall include a horizontal bar complying with Section
604.5.1.1 and a vertical grab bar complying with Section 604.5.1.2. The vertical grab bar at water closets
primarily for children’s use shall comply with Section 609.4.2.
604.5.1.1 Horizontal grab bar. A horizontal grab bar 42 inches minimum in length shall be located 12 inches
maximum from the rear wall and extend 54 inches minimum from the rear wall.
604.5.1.2 Vertical grab bar. A vertical grab bar 18 inches minimum in length shall be mounted with the bottom of
the bar located 39 inches minimum and 41 inches maximum above the floor, and with the center line of the bar
located 39 inches minimum and 41 inches maximum from the rear wall.
604.5.2 Rear-wall grab bars. The fixed rear-wall grab bar shall
1.Be 36 inches minimum in length,
2.Be located 6 inches maximum from the side wall, and
3.Extend 42 inches minimum from the side wall.48 max15 min7 - 9
CL
FIGURE 604.7.1(D)
DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION
DISPENSER IN FRONT OF WATER CLOSET - EXCEPTION
60 min56 minFIGURE 604.9.2(A)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENTSWALL HUNG CLOSET, ADULT
60 min59 minFIGURE 604.9.2(B)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENTS
FLOOR MOUNTED WATER CLOSET, ADULT - WALL HUNG
AND FLOOR MOUNTED WATER CLOSET, CHILDREN
60 min84 minFIGURE 604.9.2.3
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENTS
ALTERNATE WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT
60 min*152556 min*
1420
59 min*
* Toliet compartment size per
Sections 604.9.2.1 and 604.9.2.2
1500
(Floor mounted W.C.) - Adult
Wall and floor mounted W.C. - Children
(Wall mounted W.C.) - Adult
Door shall not swing
into the required
minimum area of thecompartment.
FIGURE 604.9.3(A)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT DOORS
DOOR SWINGING INTO THE WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT
4 max or 56 min
42 minFIGURE 604.9.3.1(A)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING
LOCATION - DOOR SWINGING IN ON FRONT WALL OF
PARTITION
* Toliet compartment size per
Section 604.9.2.3
60 min84 minFIGURE 604.9.3(B)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT DOORS
EXCEPTION 3 - ALTERNATE WHEELCHAIR COMPARTMENT 4 max55 min52 minFloor mounted W.C.Wall hung W.C.ororFIGURE 604.9.3.1(B)
WHEELCHAIR TOILET COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING LOCATION
DOOR SWINGING IN ON SIDE WALL OF PARTITIONS
Partition
8
12 min
FIGURE 604.9.5(A)
TOE CLEARANCE - ELEVATION
8
8
FIGURE 604.9.5(B)
TOE CLEARANCE - PLAN
602.3.3 Spout location. The spout shall be located 5 inches maximum from the front edge of the drinking fountain,
including bumpers
602.3.4 Water flow. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches minimum in height. The angle of the water
stream from spouts within 3 inches of the front of the drinking fountain shall be 30 degrees maximum, and from
spouts between 3 inches and 5 inches from the front of the drinking fountain shall be 15 degrees maximum,
measured horizontally relative to the front face of the drinking fountain.
602.4 Bottle filling stations. Bottle filling stations shall comply with Sections 602.4.1 and 602.4.2.
Exception: Where bottle filling stations are part of the drinking fountain for persons who are standing, the
bottle filling station is not required to comply with this section provided a bottle filling station is located at the
drinking fountain for persons using wheelchairs.
602.4.1 Clear floor space. A clear floor space positioned for a forward or side approach shall be provided.
602.4.2 Controls. Controls for bottle filling stations shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated controls
shall comply with Section 309.
604.6 Flush controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with
Section 309. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet.
604.7 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Sections 309.4 and 609.3. Dispensers shall not be of a type
that control delivery or do not allow continuous paper flow.
604.7.1 Location. Where the dispenser is located above the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located
within an area 24 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum from the rear wall. Where the dispenser is located below
the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located 18 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the
floor.
604.9.4 Approach. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to
the water closet.
604.9.5 Toe clearance. Toe clearance for wheelchair accessible toilet compartments primarily for children’s use shall
comply with Section 604.9.5.2. Toe clearance for other wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall comply with Section
604.9.5.1
604.9.5.1 Toe clearance at wheelchair accessible toilet compartments. The front partition and at least one side partition of
wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches minimum above the floor and
extending 8 inches beyond the compartment side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members.
604.9.5.2 Toe clearance at wheelchair accessible toilet
compartments for children’s use. The front partition and at least one side partition of wheelchair
accessible toilet compartments primarily for children’s use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches minimum above the
floor and extending 8 inches beyond the wheelchair accessible toilet compartment side face of the partition, exclusive of
partition support members.
604.9.6 Grab bars. Grab bars shall comply with Section 609. Side wall grab bars complying with Section 604.5.1
located on the wall closest to the water closet, and a rear wall grab bar complying with Section 604.5.2, shall be
provided.
SECTION 605 URINALS
605.1 General. Urinals shall comply with Section 605.
605.2 Height and depth. Urinals shall be of the stall type or shall be of the wall hung type with the rim at 17 inches
maximum above the floor. Urinals shall be 13 1/2 inches minimum in depth measured from the outer face of the urinal rim
to the finished wall surface.
605.3 Clear floor space. A clear floor space positioned for forward approach shall be provided.
605.4 Flush controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with
Section 309.
SECTION 606 LAVATORIES AND SINKS
606.2 Clear floor space. A clear floor space complying with Section 305.3, positioned for forward approach, shall be
provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided. The dip of the overflow shall not be
considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
606.3 Height. The front of lavatories and sinks shall be 34 inches maximum above the floor, measured to the higher of the
rim or counter surface.
606.4 Faucets. Faucets shall comply with Section 309. Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds
minimum.
606.5 Lavatories with enhanced reach range. Where enhanced reach range is required at lavatories, faucets and soap
dispenser controls shall have a reach depth of 11 inches maximum. Water and soap outlets shall be provided with a reach
depth of 11 inches maximum. The lavatory shall be 34 inches maximum above the floor, measured to the higher of the rim
or counter surface.
606.6 Exposed pipes and surfaces. Water supply and drain-pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or
otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.
SECTION 609 GRAB BARS
609.1 General. Grab bars in toilet or bathing facilities shall comply with Section 609.
609.2 Cross section. Grab bars shall have a cross section complying with Section 609.2.1 or 609.2.2.
609.2.1 Circular cross section. Grab bars with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 inch
minimum and 2 inches maximum.
609.2.2 Noncircular cross section. Grab bars with a non-circular cross section shall have a cross section dimension of
2 inches maximum, and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 4.8 inches maximum.
609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1-1/2 inches. The space between the grab bar and
projecting objects below and at the ends of the grab bar shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum. The space between the grab bar
and projecting objects above the grab bar shall be12 inches minimum.
609.4 Position of grab bars.
609.4.1 General. Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum
above the floor measured to the top of the gripping surface or shall be installed as required by Items 1 through 3.
1.The lower grab bar on the back wall of a bathtub shall comply with Section 607.4.1.1 or 607.4.2.1.
2.Vertical grab bars shall comply with Sections 604.5.1.2, 607.4.1.2.2, 607.4.2.2 and 608.3.1.2.
3.Grab bars at water closets primarily for children’s use shall comply with Section 609.4.2.
SECTION 702 ALARMS
702.1 General. Audible and visible alarms and notification appliances that are part of a building fire alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with NFPA-72 listed in Section 106.2.4, be powered by a commercial light and power source,
be permanently connected to the wiring of the premises electric system and be permanently installed.
SECTION 703 SIGNS
703.1 General. Signs shall comply with Section 703. Tactile signs shall contain both raised characters and braille. Where
signs with both visual and raised characters are required, either one sign with both visual and raised characters, or two
separate signs, one with visual, and one with raised characters, shall be provided.
703.1.1 Designations. Interior and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with Sections
703.1, 703.2, and 703.3.
703.1.2 Directional and informational signs. Signs that provide direction to or information about interior spaces and
facilities of the site shall comply with Section 703.2.
703.1.3 Pictograms. Where pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior rooms and spaces, the
pictograms shall comply with Section 703.5 and shall have text descriptors located directly below the pictogram
field and complying with Sections 703.2 and 703.3.
703.2 Visual characters.
703.2.1 General. Visual characters shall comply with the following:
1.Visual characters that also serve as raised characters shall comply with Section 703.3, or
2.Visual characters on VMS signage shall comply with Section 703.7, or
3.Visual characters not covered in items 1 and 2 shall comply with Section 703.2.
703.2.2 Case. Characters shall be uppercase, lowercase, or a combination of both.
703.2.3 Style. Characters shall be conventional in form. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly
decorative, or of other unusual forms.
703.2.4 Character height. The uppercase letter “I” shall be used to determine the allowable height of all characters
of a font. The uppercase letter “I” of the font shall have a minimum height complying with Table 703.2.4. Viewing
distance shall be measured as the horizontal distance between the character and an obstruction preventing further
approach towards the sign.
703.2.5 Character width. The uppercase letter “O” shall be used to determine the allowable width of all characters
of a font. The width of the uppercase letter “O” of the font shall be 55 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum
of the height of the uppercase “I” of the font.
703.2.6 Stroke width. The uppercase letter “I” shall be used to determine the allowable stroke width of all
characters of a font. The stroke width shall be 10 percent minimum and 30 percent maximum of the height of the
uppercase “I” of the font.
703.2.7 Character spacing. Spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of adjacent characters within
a message, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall be 10 percent minimum and 35
percent maximum of the character height.
703.2.8 Line spacing. Spacing between the baselines of separate lines of characters within a message shall be 135
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703.2.9 Height above floor. Visual characters shall be 40 inches minimum above the floor of the viewing position,
measured to the baseline of the character. Heights shall comply with Table 703.2.4, based on the size of the
characters on the sign.
703.2.10 Finish and contrast. Characters and their background shall have a nonglare finish. Characters shall contrast
with their background, with either light characters on a dark background, or dark characters on a light background.
703.2.10.1 Nonglare finish. The glare from coverings, the finish of characters and their background shall not exceed
19 gloss units (gu) as measured on a 60-degree gloss meter.
703.3 Raised characters.
703.3.1 General. Raised characters shall comply with Section 703.3, and shall be duplicated in braille complying with
Section 703.4.
703.3.2 Depth. Raised characters shall be raised 1/32 inch minimum above their background.
703.3.3 Case. Characters shall be uppercase.
703.3.4 Style. Characters shall be sans serif. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative or of other
unusual forms.
703.3.5 Character height. The uppercase letter “I” shall be used to determine the allowable height of all characters of a
font. The height of the uppercase letter “I” of the font, measured vertically from the baseline of the character, shall be 5/8
inch minimum, and 2 inches maximum.
703.3.6 Character width. The uppercase letter “O” shall be used to determine the allowable width of all characters of a
font. The width of the uppercase letter “O” of the font shall be 55 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the
height of the uppercase “I” of the font.
703.3.7 Stroke width. Raised character stroke width shall comply with Section 703.3.7. The uppercase letter “I” of the font
shall be used to determine the allowable stroke width of all characters of a font.
703.3.7.1 Maximum. The stroke width shall be 15 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter “I” measured at
the top surface of the character, and 30 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter “I” measured at the base
of the character.
703.3.7.2 Minimum. When characters are both visual and raised, the stroke width shall be 10 percent minimum of the
height of the uppercase letter “I”.
703.3.8 Character spacing. Character spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of adjacent raised
characters within a message, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual raised characters shall be 1/8 inch
minimum measured at the top surface of the characters, 1/16 inch minimum measured at the base of the characters, and
four times the raised character stroke width maximum. Characters shall be separated from raised borders and decorative
elements 3/8 inch minimum.
703.3.9 Line spacing. Spacing between the baselines of separate lines of raised characters within a message shall be 135
percent minimum and 170 percent maximum of the raised character height.
703.3.10 Height above floor. Raised characters shall be 48 inches minimum above the floor, measured to the baseline of
the lowest raised character and 60 inches maximum above the floor, measured to the baseline of the highest raised
character.
703.3.11 Location. Where a sign containing raised characters and braille is provided at a door, the sign shall be
alongside the door at the latch side. Where a sign containing raised characters and braille is provided at double doors
with one active leaf, the sign shall be located on the inactive leaf. Where a sign containing raised characters and braille is
provided at double doors with two active leaves, the sign shall be to the right of the right-hand door. Where there is no
wall space on the latch side of a single door, or to the right side of double doors, signs shall be on the nearest adjacent
wall. Signs containing raised characters and braille shall be located so that a clear floor area 18 inches minimum by 18
inches minimum, centered on the raised characters is provided beyond the arc of any door swing between the closed
position and 45 degree open position.
Exception: Signs containing raised characters and braille shall be permitted on the push side of doors with closers and
without hold-open devices.
703.3.12 Finish and contrast. Characters and their background shall have a nonglare finish. Characters shall contrast with
their background with either light characters on a dark background, or dark characters on a light background.
703.4 Braille
703.4.1 General. Braille shall be contracted (Grade 2) braille and shall comply with Section 703.4.
703.4.2 Uppercase letters. The indication of an uppercase letter or letters shall only be used before the first word of
sentences, proper nouns and names, individual letters of the alphabet, initials or acronyms.
703.4.3 Dimensions. Braille dots shall have a domed or rounded shape and shall comply with Table 703.4.3.
703.4.4 Position. Braille shall be below the corresponding If text is multilined, braille shall be placed below entire text.
Braille shall be separated 3/8 inch minimum from any other raised characters and 3/8 inch minimum from raised borders
and decorative elements. Braille provided on elevator car controls shall be separated 3/16 inch minimum either directly
below or adjacent to the corresponding raised characters or symbols.
703.4.5 Mounting height. Braille shall be 48 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the floor, measured to the
baseline of the braille cells.
703.5 Pictograms.
703.5.1 General. Pictograms shall comply with Section 703.5.
703.5.2 Pictogram field. Pictograms shall have a field 6 inches minimum in height. Characters or braille shall not be located
in the pictogram field.
703.5.3 Finish and contrast. Pictograms and their fields shall have a nonglare finish. Pictograms shall contrast with their
fields, with either a light pictogram on a dark field or a dark pictogram on a light field.
703.5.3.1 Nonglare finish. The glare from coverings and the finish of pictograms and their fields shall not exceed 19 gloss
units (gu) as measured on a 60-degree gloss meter.
703.5.3.2 Character contrast. Characters shall contrast with their background, with either light characters on a dark
background or dark characters on a light background.
703.6 Symbols of accessibility.
703.6.1 General. Symbols of accessibility shall comply with Section 703.6.
703.6.2 Finish and contrast. Symbols of accessibility and their backgrounds shall have a nonglare finish. Symbols of
accessibility shall contrast with their backgrounds, with either a light symbol on a dark background or a dark symbol on a
light background.
703.6.2.1 Nonglare finish. The glare from coverings and the finish of symbols of accessibility and their backgrounds shall
not exceed 19 gloss units (gu) as measured on a 60-degree gloss meter.
703.6.3 Symbols.
703.6.3.1 International symbol of accessibility. The International Symbol of Accessibility shall comply with Figure 703.6.3.1.
FIGURE 703.6.3.1
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