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Designing Barrier Free Restrooms

Mark TachinoScranton Products

Internal Product Specialist801 East Corey Street

Scranton, PA [email protected]

800-445-5148 ext.2325

An AIA Continuing Education ProgramCredit for this course is 1 AIA HSW CE HourCourse fulfills 1 Hour state accessibility/ADA/Barrier-free CE requirements

Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. 2011

Designing Barrier-Free RestroomsCourse Number: sct10a

Please note: you wi l l need to com plete the conclusion quiz

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Designing Barrier Free RestroomsAn American Institute of Architects

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Designing Barrier Free RestroomsAn American Institute of Architects

(AIA) Continuing Education Program Course Format: This is a structured, web-based, self study course with a final exam.

Course Credit: 1 AIA Health Safety & Welfare (HSW) CE Hour

Completion Certificate: A confirmation is sent to you by email and you can print oneupon successful completion of a course or from your RonBlank.com transcript. If youhave any difficulties printing or receiving your Certificate please send requests to

[email protected]

Design professionals, please remember to print or save your certificate of completionafter successfully completing a course conclusion quiz. Email confirmations will be sentto the email address you have provided in your RonBlank.com account.

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Course Description

Through an in-depth review of ADA guidelines, the designprofessional will better understand the importance of accessibilityand designing a barrier-free restroom as well as how thiscontributes to a more sustainable design.


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By completing this course, the design professional will be able to:

Define the Characteristics of Accessibility in the Restroom Setting

Discuss ADA Restroom Guidelines and their implementation

Identify Sustainable Design Options

Identify Privacy Design Options

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Learning Objectives


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Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Understanding Accessibility in the Restroom Setting 11

Implementing ADA guidelines 22

Sustainable Design Options 44

Privacy Design Options 50

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INTRODUCTION

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Introduction to ADA

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets guidelines for accessibilityto public restrooms and commercial facilities for individuals withdisabilities.

These guidelines are implemented during the design, construction, andalteration of buildings and facilities.


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ADA and Universal Design

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ADA

Accessibility is an important topic in design, especiallyconsidering the growing elderly population and ADA standards.

For this reason, there is an increasing emphasis on universal and

adaptable design. A comprehensive approach is now beingfavored to ensure design sustainability in terms of accessibility.


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Tax Deductions

A great incentive to ensuring the accessibility of restrooms is that the IRSallows a deduction of up to $15,000 a year for costs associated withmaking a facility more accessible to those with disabilities and the elderly(barrier removal) where as general improvement costs must becapitalized. This includes toilet rooms.

For more information, see Costs You Can Deduct or Capitalize of IRSPublication 535 (www.irs.gov/publications/p535/).

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In this course, we will review the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildingsand Facilities (ADAAG) as related to restroom accessibility in addition toimplementation strategies and other sustainability and privacyconsiderations.

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ADAAG


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UNDERSTANDING ACCESSIBILITY IN

THE RESTROOM SETTING

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A public accommodation shall remove architectural barriers in

existing facilities, including communication barriers that arestructural in nature, where such removal is readily achievable, i.e.,easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much

difficulty or expense.

When designing a public restroom facility, the designer shouldwalk through the restroom, making themselves aware of whichitems in the design they need to be sensitive to such as:

clearances, reach limits, mounting heights on accessories, doorswings, lighting, location of accessible toilet compartments, etc.

Understanding Accessibility in the Restroom Setting


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Include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

Installing accessible door hardware

Installing grab bars in toilet stalls

Rearranging toilet partitions to increase maneuvering space

Insulating lavatory pipes under sinks to prevent burns

Installing a raised toilet seat

Installing a full-length bathroom mirror

Repositioning the paper towel dispenser in a bathroom

Examples of Steps to Remove Barriers


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A public accommodation should take measures to provide access torestroom facilities. These measures, for example, include:

Removal of obstructing furniture or vending machines

Widening of doors Installation of ramps

Providing accessible signage

Widening of toilet stalls

Installation of grab bars

Measures To Provide Access


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As you move through the designed areas, carefully considerentrance to and travel about the restroom. Obstacles will need to beremoved in order to create an acceptable passage width.

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4.2.1 Wheelchair Passage Width. The minimum clear width for single wheelchair

passage shall be 32 in (815 mm) at a point and 36 in (915 mm) continuously.

Wheelchair Passage Width

Circulation Path


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Also consider multiple use of restroom by persons with disabilitybarriers.

Provide adequate space for passage

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4.2.2 Width for Wheelchair Passing. The minimum width for two wheelchairs to

pass is 60 in (1525 mm).

Width for Wheelchair Passing

Circulation Path


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4.2.3 Wheelchair Turning Space. The space required for a wheelchair to make a

180-degree turn is a clear space of 60 in (1525 mm) diameter (see Figure a) or a

T-shaped space (see Figure b).

Wheelchair Turning Space

The restroom you are designing will likely require the need to incorporate the60 Wheelchair Turning Space. This can be accomplished by laying out your

toilet partitions in such a way to allow the circle to be outside the accessibletoilet stall before entry.

Maneuverability and Turning


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4.13.5 Clear Width Doorways. Doorways shall have a minimum clear opening of 32

in (815 mm) with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door

and the opposite stop .

Clear Width Doorways


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Beginning with the very entrance into the restroom as well as entryinto an accessible toilet compartment, minimum clearances are bothcritical and mandatory

204.13.5 Clear Width. Openings more than 24 in (610 mm) in depth shallcomply with 4.2.1 and 4.3.3.

Maximum Doorway Depth

Clear Width Doorways


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4.13.9 Door Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices

on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and doesnot require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

Consider the use of accessibly designed hardware for entry doors onrestroom entrances, toilet compartment entries, door pulls, andautomatic door openers.

Accessible Handles


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Height and Reach Restrictions

Both mounting height and reach restrictions need to be considered

when vanities are incorporated into the design. Vanities can bemounted at various heights to achieve a vanity that is accessible.


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IMPLEMENTING ADA GUIDELINES

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4.17.1 Location. Accessible toilet stalls shall be on an accessible route and shall meet

the requirements of 4.17.2 through 4.17.6 (Location, Water Closets, Size &

Arrangement, Toe Clearances, Doors, Grab Bars). Information on following slides

Accessible Toilet Stall Location


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Configuration Water Closet

4.16 Water Closets

Clear space for toilet and sink

36 x 36 clear use area

30 x 48 clear use area

Maneuvering space

30 x 48 turning area

60 diameter turning area

Note: Door swing cannotoverlap the 5' turning radiusby more than 1 foot

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4.16.2 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space for water closets not in stalls shall

comply with the above figure. Clear floor space may be arranged to allow either aleft-handed or right-handed approach.

Water Closet Clear Floor Space for Toilets

See figure below for design options that meet ADA Code.

Configuration Water Closet (non-stall application)


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Configuration - Stalls

4.17 Toilet Stalls

Toilet Compartments - A toilet compartment is apartitioned space that is located within a toiletroom, and that normally contains no more thanone water closet. A toilet compartment may alsocontain a lavatory. A lavatory is a sink providedfor hand washing. Full-height partitions and doorassemblies can comprise toilet compartmentswhere the minimum required spaces are providedwithin the compartment.

274.17.2 Water Closets. Water closets in accessible stalls shall comply with 4.16.

Refer to Water Closet Slides 28-32


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The size and arrangement of the standard toilet stall shall comply with above

figure, Standard Stall. Standard toilet stalls with a minimum depth of 56 in (1420

mm) shall have wall-mounted water closets.

Standard Stall

Toilet Stalls, Size & Arrangement


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If the depth of a standard toilet stall is increased at least 3 in to 59 in

(75 mm), then afloor-mounted water closetmay be used.

Standard Stall



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EXCEPTION: In instances of alteration work where provision of a standard stall istechnically infeasible or where plumbing code requirements prevent combining

existing stalls to provide space, either alternate stall pictured above may be providedin lieu of the standard stall.

Alternate Stalls



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Arrangements shown forstandard toilet stalls may bereversed to allow either aleft or right-hand approach.



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4.17.4 Toe Clearances. In standard stalls, the front partition and at least one side

partition shall provide a toe clearance of at least 9 in (230 mm) above the floor. If

the depth of the stall is greater than 60 in (1525 mm), then the toe clearance is not

required.

4.17.5 Doors. Toilet stall doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 4.13.

If toilet stall approach is from the latch side of the stall door, clearance between the

door side of the stall and any obstruction may be reduced to a minimum of 42 in

(1065 mm).

Toilet Stall Toe Clearances & Doors


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4.16.4 Grab Bars. Grab bars for water closets not located in stalls shall comply with

4.26 and above figures. The grab bar behind the water closet shall be 36 in (915 mm)

minimum.

When selecting grab bars, consider longer and textured grab barsthat give more options for grabbing hold and also provide a non-slipsurface.

Grab Bars (non-stall applications)


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4.17.6 Grab Bars. Grab bars complying with the length and positioning shown in

the above figures shall be provided. Grab bars may be mounted with any desired

method as long as they have a gripping surface at the locations shown and do not

obstruct the required clear floor area. Grab bars shall comply with 4.26.

Grab Bars (stall applications)


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The height of the toilet is very important for meeting the needs ofpersons with disabilities.

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4.16.3 Height. The height of water closet shall be 17 in. to 19 in. (430 mm to 485 mm)

measured to the top of the toilet seat (see Figure b). Seats shall not be sprung to return to

a lifted position (see appendix note in guidelines for age specific heights).

Toilet Height

Water Closet Height


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4.16.5 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic and

shall comply with 4.27.4. Controls for flush valves shall be mounted on the

wide side of toilet areas no more than 44 in (1120 mm) above the floor.

Automatic Flush Valve Manual Flush Valve

Design professionals cannot gowrong in specifying automatic

flush valves. In addition toremoving a sometimes difficult

and frustrating step for personswith disabilities, automatic flushvalves keep restrooms cleaner

and more sanitary.

Water Closet Flush Controls


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4.16.6 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall be installed within reach, as

shown in figure (b) above. Dispensers that control delivery, or that do not

permit continuous paper flow, shall not be used.

Specify a toilet paper dispenser thatmakes toilet paper easy to reach andobtain.

Water Closet Dispensers


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4.18.2 Height. Urinals shall be stall-type or wall-hung with an elongated rim at a

maximum of 17 in (430 mm) above the finish floor.

Keep in mind that not all personswith disabilities are usingwheelchairs. In the case of urinalscreens, not only width betweenurinal screens is critical but also the

mounting height. AccessibleUrinals serve not only persons withdisabilities, but also youth.

Urinals - Height


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4.18.3 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220

mm) shall be provided in front of urinals to allow forward approach. This clear

space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and shall comply with 4.2.4.

Urinal shields that do not extend beyond the front edge of the urinal rim may beprovided with 29 in (735 mm) clearance between them.

Urinals, Clear Floor Space


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Height and Clearances. Lavatories shall be mounted with the rim or counter

surface no higher than 34 in (865 mm) above the finish floor. Provide a clearance

of at least 29 in (735 mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the apron. Knee

and toe clearance shall comply with above figure.

Lavatory Clearances

Lavatories and Mirror Height and Clearances


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Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm)

complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided in front of a lavatory to allow forward

approach. Such clear floor space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and

shall extend a maximum of 19 in (485 mm) underneath the lavatory.

Design with ample space aroundLavatories to allow for easy access

Lavatories and Mirrors, Clear Floor Space

D i i B i F R t


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4.19.5 Faucets. Faucets shall comply with 4.27.4. Lever-operated, push-type, and

electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. If self-closing

valves are used the faucet shall remain open for at least 10 seconds.

Automatic

Manual

Faucets should extend far enough & high enoughfor the individual to place hands under faucet.

Faucets


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4.19.6 Mirrors. Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the

reflecting surface no higher than 40 in (1015 mm) above the finish floor.

Lavatory Clearances

Lavatories and Mirrors


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D i i B i F R t


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Creating restrooms that will meet the needs of persons withdisabilities both today and in the future is very important.

We know that needs may change over time and items within the

restrooms (i.e.: water closets, accessories, sizes, locations) maychange as needs change or issues arise, but one fact remainsconstantthe need to consider these individuals and theirdisabilities and act to remove the barriers that they encounter.

In addition, a restroom that has ample space, lighting, ease ofmaneuvering, etc. will help toward creating a more sustainablerestroommeeting needs both now and in the future.

Sustainable ADA & Environmental Design Sensitivity



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Sustainable ADA & Environmental Design Sensitivity

Knowing that all restrooms over time with the amount of use theyreceive will be in need of a freshening up, it is very important to

use products that can be recycled.

Certain manufacturers of toilet partitions produce nearly 40 millionpounds of product annually. Imagine 25-40 years from now whenthat building needs to be renovated or razed

where will those products go?

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Somemanufacturers offera program by whichall unwanted solid

HDPE plasticproducts can bereturned for

recycling.

MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management

By implementing a waste management plan for at least 50-75% of construction

materials, a project may earn 1-2 points toward LEED Certification.

Specify partitions and other fixtures that not only contain recycled content,but are also recyclable

Sustainability, LEED & Environmental Design Sensitivity



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Diverting plastic from the landfills into new products that can be reused again& again is one way we can make a difference in the outcome of millions ofpounds of garbage annually polluting our environment. It is truly up to eachof us to make an impact where we have influence.

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MR Credit 4: Recycled Content

Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of postconsumer recycled content

plus 1/2 of the preconsumer content constitutes at least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the

total value of the materials in the project. The recycled content value of a material assembly

is determined by weight. The recycled fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the

cost of assembly to determine the recycled content value.




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What decision will you

be responsible for???

Some manufacturers offerproducts of 100% Post

Consumer Recycled HDPEsolid plastic in a variety ofcolors, andstandard HDPE

solid plastic products of 25% -70% post industrial recycled

HDPE.


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PRIVACY DESIGN OPTIONS

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Zero Sight Line Toilet Compartment

Privacy Design Options



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Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Elevation

Eliminating Sight lines into the toilet compartments gives addedprivacy & security for persons with or without disabilities. Thisconsideration may be a particularly sensitive one for disabledpersons.

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Zero Sight Line Front Elevation



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54Zero Sight Line Latch & Hinge Plan Detail

The plan view below shows how the sight lines are removed by usinga continuous hinge & a continuous strike.

Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Plan



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Adding a continuous aluminum strike canprovide zero sight lines without having toalter or machine pilasters or doors, this

allows for retrofitting and quick lead times

Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Detail



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Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Latch

When designing or retro fitting formax privacy toilet partitions,consider the use of a full heightcontinuous aluminum strike.This eliminates the line of sightinto the toilet compartment.

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Zero Sight Line Latch Side Detail



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Zero Sight Line Hinge Side Detail

Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Hinge



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Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Height

The use of higherpanels & doors asshown here with 72

high panels & doorsprovides max privacyoptions. This is alsoconsidered aEuropean Style ToiletPartition.

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Zero Sight Line Front Elevation



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Eliminating Sight Lines Continuous Strike Height

Zero Sight Line Side Elevation



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Eliminating Sight Lines Lap Joint Strike

The use of a lap joint type strike is also an option available forremoving the sight lines. This option is not as widely used as thecontinuous strike.

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Zero Sight Line Latch Side Detail with Lap Detailing

Eliminating Sight Lines Lap Joint Strike Detail



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European Style Toilet Partitions



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Summary

As we each come to realize the influence we have in changingour surroundings and the potential impact on the spaces we use,sensitivity to create restrooms that will meet the needs of eachperson, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, is a must.

Being mindful of the obstacles within restrooms, creatingsustainable restroom design, and specifying building products thatcan be recycled and reused will ensure our restrooms are well-equipped for today and tomorrow.

Considering we spend on the average 5 years of our life in therestroom, making it clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone isworth our efforts!

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By completing this course, the design professional will be able to:

Define the Characteristics of Accessibility in the Restroom Setting

Discuss ADA Restroom Guidelines and their implementation

Identify Sustainable Design Options

Identify Privacy Design Options

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Course Summary


Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. 2011 Please note: you wi l l need to com plete the conclusion quizonlin e at ronb lank.com to receive credit


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Mark TachinoScranton Products

Internal Product Specialist801 East Corey Street

Scranton PA 18505A AIA C ti i Ed ti P

Designing Barrier-Free RestroomsCourse Number: sct10a

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