Slide 1:
Welcome to the AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series
A collaborative program between the ADA National Network and the US Access Board
The content and materials of this training are property of the US Access Board and the DBTAC-Great Lakes ADA Center and cannot be used and/or distributed without permission.  This program is funded under awared #H133A060097 from the US Department of Education through the auspices of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and an inter-agency agreement with the US Access Board.  For permission to use training content or obtain copies of materials used as part of this program please contact us by email at adata@adagreatlakes.org or toll free 877-232-1990 (V/TTY).  http://www.accessibilityonline.org 
Slide 2:
Toilet and Bathing Facilities
Session Agenda
Where Access is Required
Single User Toilet Rooms
Multi-user Toilet Rooms
Bathing Facilities

Slide 3:
Current ADA Standards:
DOJ’s original standards (1994) still in effect  
Transportation Facilities - updated DOT standards (2006)

Slide 4:
Current ABA Standards (Federal facilities)
Updated standards in effect for all facilities except housing
Housing – UFAS still applies (HUD to update standards)

Slide 5:
Online Guidance
www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/guide.htm

Slide 6:
New Construction
Required access: 
All public and common use toilet rooms and bathrooms
(portable units – 5% min.)

Slide 7:
New Construction
Unisex restrooms cannot substitute for access to provided multi-user rooms 
(except in certain alterations)

Slide 8:
Unisex Restrooms
Unisex or “family” restrooms in addition to accessible multi-user restrooms benefit many users (required by some building codes for certain occupancies)

Slide 9:
Private Toilet Rooms
“Adaptable” access permitted
Private (Not common) use
Single occupant
Accessed only through private office
(clarified in the new ADA-ABA standards)

Slide 10:
Private Toilet Rooms
Adaptability allows:
later provision of grab bars (reinforcement/ blocking)
alternative toilet seat & lavatory heights
removable base cabinetry at lavs
door swing into fixture clearances (where swing can be reversed)

Slide 11: 
Toilet Rooms in Series
New ADA-ABA standards: 
allow access to at least 50% of single user toilet rooms clustered at one location that serve same users 
(Original ADAAG requires access to all)

Slide 12:
Clustered Toilet Rooms
Example: medical office suite
Image of a floor plan of medical office suite with 8 single user toilet rooms adjacent to exam rooms.  These toilet rooms are shaded to indicate that they are part of a cluster and half are accessible.  A single user toilet room outside the suite and a multi-user toilet room are not part of the cluster.

Slide 13:
Alterations
Standards apply based on: 
planned scope of work 
technical feasibility
primary function areas/ path of travel

Slide 14
Alterations
Limited alterations: standards apply element-by-element 
Alteration of room/space: standards apply fully to the space 
Minimum number: all public and common use affected by an alteration

Slide 15:Alterations
“Technical Infeasibility” =
Existing physical/site constraints that prohibit compliance
Example: removing fixture to create accessible stall conflicts with plumbing code

Slide 16:
Alterations
Space limitations and technical infeasibility 
Image of Floor plan shows a single user toilet room confined in size by:  a corridor at minimum egress width, an enclosed fire stair, a chase, and a bank of two elevators.  A freight elevator abuts a portion of the corridor.  
Slide 17: 
Alterations
Where renovation = more extensive, technical infeasibility = less likely
Image of Exterior of office building undergoing extensive renovation
Slide 18:
Alterations
Technical Infeasibility:
case-by-case determination
based on existing constraints/ conditions and scope of work
compliance required to the maximum extent feasible

Slide 19:
Alterations
Additional requirements for alterations to areas containing a “primary function” (major activity intended for facility)
Examples:
dining room in restaurant
customer lobby of bank 
meeting rooms of conference center
Slide 20:Alterations
Alterations to primary function areas require accessible “path of travel”:
accessible route (from site arrival points, parking, building entrances)
restrooms
phones
drinking fountains 

Slide 21:
Alterations
Example of “path of travel”
Image of site plan that shows "path of travel" leading from sidewalks and accessible parking into and through building to space labeled "primary function area."  Telephone, drinking fountain, and men's and women's restrooms are depicted on this path of travel.

Slide 22:Alterations
Path of travel:
Compliance required except where “disproportionate” to the project cost
(more than 20%)

Slide 23:
Single User Toilet Rooms

Slide 24:
Single User Toilet Rooms
Doors
Floor Surfaces
Water Closets
Lavatories (sinks)
Dispensers
Turning Space
Signage
Visual Alarms

Slide 25:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair seen from above entering toilet room.  Exterior door maneuvering clearance highlighted.

Slide 26:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown from above passing past entry door to toilet room.  

Slide 27:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown positioned at toilet for side transfer.  Required clear floor space at toilet is highlighted.  

Slide 28:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown from above initiating transfer to toilet.  Clear floor space at toilet is highlighted.  

Slide 29:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown from above in middle of room within a highlighted circle depicting turning space.  

Slide 30:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown from above using lavatory.  Clear floor space at lavatory is highlighted.  

Slide 31:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown from above at door of toilet room.  Interior door maneuvering clearance is highlighted.  

Slide 32:
Image sequence: person using wheelchair shown opening door on exit from toilet room.  Interior door maneuvering clearance is highlighted.  

Slide 33:
Door Maneuvering Clearance
Figure 404.2.4.1 from the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, "Maneuvering Clearance at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates."
Figures (a) - (c) Front Approaches.  Maneuvering space on the pull side extends 18 inches (455 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  On the push side of doors not equipped with a closer or latch, the maneuvering space is the same width as the door opening and extends 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  At doors equipped with both a closer and a latch, the maneuvering space extends 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  
Figures (d) - (f) Hinge Approaches.  Maneuvering space on the pull side extends 36 inches (915 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway; if this space extends 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door, it can extend 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  On the push side, maneuvering space extends 22 inches (560 mm) from the hinge side of the doorway and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway at doors with both a closer and a latch or 42 inches (1065 mm) at doors that do not have both a closer and a latch. (Latch side approach maneuvering clearances not shown.)

Slide 34:
Water Closets
corner placement 
clear floor space 
seat height (17”-19”)
grab bars 
flush controls
TP dispensers
Perspective image shows water closet in corner with rear and side grab bars.  Clear floor space at water closet is highlighted.

Slide 35:
Water Closet Placement
Water closet shown with centerline 18" from side wall (16" - 18" in the new standards).
Slide 36:
Water Closet Clearance
Clear floor space at water closet 60" wide minimum and 56" deep minimum.

Slide 37:Water Closet Clearance
New standards: lavatory cannot overlap water closet clearance (except in residential facilities)
Image of water closet and clear floor space with lavatory on same plumbing wall shown abutting this space.
Slide 38:
Water Closet Clearance
Allows space for side transfers
Person using wheelchair shown within the water closet clear floor space and in between the water closet and lavatory.
Slide 39:
Water Closet Clearance
No longer permitted under new standards
Photo of water closet and lavatory immediately adjacent to it.

Slide 40:
Water Closets
Original ADAAG (fig. 28) permitted overlap
Figure 28 from the original ADAAG showing 3 options for clear floor space at water closets.  One figure crossed out shows adjacent lavatory 36" min. from side wall overlapping clear floor space 48" min. wide and 66" min. deep for a forward approach.  A second figure crossed out shows an adjacent lavatory 36" min. from side wall overlapping clear floor space 48" min. wide and 56" min. deep for a side approach.  A third figure shows clear floor space 60" min. wide and 56" min. deep unobstructed by a lavatory.   

Slide 41:
Water Closet Clearance
Lavatories can be recessed to save space 
24 inch minimum rear grad bar allowed by new standards where adjacent fixture is recessed.
Image of lavatory recessed behind clear floor space at water closet.  Rear grab bar water closet is 24" min. long (allowed by new standards where adjacent fixture is recessed).

Slide 42:
Rear Grab Bar
Elevation drawing shows the rear grab bar 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum, positioned so that 24 inches (610 mm) minimum extends toward the open transfer side and 12 inches (305 mm) minimum extends toward the side wall.

Slide 43:
Rear Grab Bar
Grab bar can be split or shifted to open side to accommodate required location of flush control valves
Image of Water closet with rear grab bar split to accommodate flush controls for flush valves.
Slide 44:
Side Grab Bar
Elevation drawing shows the side wall grab bar to be 42 inches (1065) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.

Slide 45:
Side Grab Bar
ANSI A117.1 requires 18” min. vertical grab bar (ADA and ABA standards do not)
Elevation drawing of water closet with horizontal side grab bar and a shorter vertical grab bar above it.
Slide 46:
Grab Bars
Clearances at grab bars help ensure usability 
Photo of person gripping side grab bar at water closet.

Slide 47:
Grab Bars Clearances
1 ½” min. below, behind
New standards: 
12” min. clearance above
Drawing of grab bar shown with 12" min. high clearance above and 1 1/2" min. clearance below.
Slide 48:
Grab Bars Diameter: 1 ¼” - 1 ½” 
New standards: 1 ¼” - 2” 
Specifications for non-circular cross sections
Two grab bar cross sections, one square with rounded corners, the other elliptical.  Both show 2" max. cross section dimension and perimeter dimensions of 4 to 4.8 inches.
Slide 49:
Dispensers
Location of toilet paper dispenser
Toilet paper dispenser location shown 19" min. above the floor.

Slide 50:
Dispensers
New standards: revised location specifications
Toilet paper dispenser location shown 7" - 9" in front of water closet, measured to centerline; height is 15" min. and 48" max. above the floor.

Slide 51:
Dispensers
New standards: grab bar height (33”-36”) and clearances further limit location of non-recessed dispensers  
Image showing Required clearances above (12" min.) and below (1 1/2") side grab bar imposed over location range of toilet paper dispenser.
Slide 52:
Dispensers
Common problem: large dispensers above grab bar impact usability 
Photo of water closet with large toilet paper dispenser immediately above side grab bar.

Slide 53:
Dispensers
… below bar they can be out of reach range and obstruct space at WC
Photo of water closet with large dual roll toilet paper dispenser below side grab bar.
Slide 54:
Flush Controls
Location: open side of water closet
Height:  44” max (new standards: 48” max.)
Drawing of water closet with flush control on transfer side.
Slide 55:Urinals
17” max. height, elongated rim
New standards: “elongated” = 13 ½” min. 
Drawing of urinal with rim 17" max. above the floor and 13 1/2" min. deep.
Slide 56:
Other Dispensers
clear floor space (forward or side)
compliant operable parts (including reach range) 
Perspective image of toilet room with water closet with side and rear grab bars in corner and a lavatory with mirror and soap dispenser mounted on same back wall.  A toilet seat cover dispenser is located ahead of the leading edge of the side grab bar at the water closet.  Clear floor space 30” wide min. and 48” deep min. is located at the seat cover dispenser with the long dimension perpendicular to the dispenser.

Slide 57:
Lavatories
clear floor space 
knee/toe clearances
height
faucet & controls
dispensers 
pipes 
mirror height
Perspective image of lavatory in corner of room with clear floor space at it that extends beneath it.  A mirror and soap dispenser are located above the lavatory and a combination paper towel dispenser / trash receptacle is mounted on the wall to the side of the lavatory and the clear floor space.
Slide 58:
Lavatories
Clear floor space at lavatories
Perspective image of lavatory in corner of room with clear floor space at it that extends beneath it.  A mirror and soap dispenser are located above the lavatory and a combination paper towel dispenser / trash receptacle is mounted on the wall to the side of the lavatory and the clear floor space.
Slide 59:
Lavatories
Required lavatory overlap of CFS 
Clear floor space at lavatory 30" min. wide and 48" min. deep.
Lavatory in plan view overlaps clear floor space by 17" to 19."

Slide 60:
Lavatories
Knee and Toe clearances  Full depth: 17” – 19” (measured from leading edge of lav) 
Clear floor space at lavatory 30" min. wide and 48" min. deep.
Knee and toe clearances 17" to 19" deep below lavatory shown in profile.

Slide 61:
Lavatories
Knee Clearance:  Height 27” min.  Depth 8” min
New Standards:  29” min. apron clearance removed
Drawing showing Knee space 27" min. high and 8" min. deep below lavatory shown in profile.

Slide 62:
Lavatories
Toe Clearance:  Height 9” min and Depth 6” min
Toe space 9" min. high and 6" max. deep below lavatory shown in profile.

Slide 63:
Lavatories
Intermediate Clearance: Slopes from 27” min down to 9” min.
Space between knee and toe clearances sloping from a height of 27" min. down to 9" min. shown in profile.

Slide 64:
Lavatories
Locate controls & dispensers above, not beyond, usable CFS to be within reach
A person seated in a wheelchair shown in side profile reaching over lavatory to faucet controls.  A dashed vertical line shows the forward reach corresponding horizontally to the toes.
Slide 65:
Lavatories
Tip:  Avoid hospital style lavs with deep projections 
They take up more space and require a greater reach to faucet controls and  dispensers  

Slide 66:
Lavatories
Pipes – must be insulated, enclosed, or configured to protect against contact
Photo of lavatory with insulated pipes.

Slide 67:
Turning Space
60” Diameter circle or “T” turn (elements with knee/toe clearance can overlap)
Turning circle space shown in plan view with lavatory overlapping a portion of the space.  T-shaped turning space shown in plan view with lavatory overlapping one segment of the “T” at the top. A person using a wheelchair is shown backing into the middle stem of the T. Arrows indicate approach on open segment of the “T” (opposite the lavatory) to the current position shown.

Slide 68:
Sample Toilet Room
Water closet clear floor space
Drawing of clear floor space at water closet
Slide 69:
Sample Toilet Room
Lavatory clear floor space
Drawing that shows clear floor space at water closet and overlapping clear floor space of lavatory on same wall
Slide 70:
Sample Toilet Room
Option:  recessed lavatory
Recessed lavatory adjacent to water closet shown in plan view to be located closer to the water closet but behind the water closet clear floor space.  

Slide 71:
Sample Toilet Room
Door maneuvering clearance; swing outside fixture clearances
A toilet room is shown in plan view with a water closet and lavatory on the same (back) wall with clear floor space at both fixtures indicated.  An in-swinging door is located on side wall closest to the lavatory with door maneuvering clearance shown.  The door is located so that the door swing does not intrude into the water closet and lavatory clearances.

Slide 72:
Toilet Room
New standards:  permit door swing into fixture clearances where unobstructed wheelchair space is available beyond it.
A toilet room is shown in plan view with a water closet and lavatory on the same (back) wall with clear floor space at both fixtures indicated.  An in-swinging door is located on side wall closest to the lavatory with door maneuvering clearance shown.  The door swing does intrude into the water closet and lavatory clearances.  Unobstructed wheelchair space beyond the arc of the door swing is indicated.

Slide 73:
Sample Toilet Room
Turning space can overlap fixture clearances; door can swing into turning space.
A toilet room is shown in plan view with a water closet and lavatory on the same (back) wall with clear floor space at both fixtures indicated.  An in-swinging door is located on side wall closest to the lavatory with door maneuvering clearance shown.  A turning circle is depicted in the room overlapping fixture and door maneuvering clearances.  The door swing overlaps the turning circle but not the water closet and lavatory clearances.  

Slide 74:
Toilet Room
Same requirements apply for any design/configuration (turning space not shown)
An alternative toilet room layout is shown in plan view with a water closet on the back wall in the upper left corner and a lavatory opposite the toilet on the front wall.  An in-swinging door is located next to the lavatory.  Water closet and lavatory clearances overlap.  The door maneuvering clearance overlaps these fixture clearances, but the door swing does not.  The lavatory does not overlap the strike side door maneuvering clearance.

Slide 75:
Toilet Room
,,,including less common designs (turning space not shown)
An alternative toilet room layout is shown in plan view with a water closet on the back wall in the upper left corner and a recessed lavatory on the side (right) wall further from the water closet.  An in-swinging door is located in the side (left) wall opposite the lavatory close to the front wall. Water closet and lavatory clearances overlap.  The door maneuvering clearance overlaps these fixture clearances, but the door swing does not.

Slide 76:
Toilet Room
Minimum room size determined by different variables:
number/configuration of fixtures
swing of doors
additional elements

Slide 77:
Baby Changing Tables
Photo of baby changing table

Slide 78:
Baby Changing Tables
Location: outside fixture and door maneuvering clearances (in stowed position)
Perspective image shows water closet with grab bars in corner.  A baby changing table in the closed position is mounted on the wall opposite the water closet.  
Slide 79:
Baby Changing Tables
Clear floor space (forward approach) unobstructed by other fixtures or elements
Plan view drawing shows water closet and lavatory on back wall and a baby changing table located on the wall opposite the water closet. A dashed line shows the baby changing table in the open position. Clear floor space 30” wide min. and 48” deep min. is positioned at the baby changing table with the long dimension perpendicular to the baby changing table.  In the open position, the baby changing table partially overlaps this space. A door that swings in is located on a side wall. The baby changing table is located beyond the door swing.
Slide 80:
Children’s Toilets
Alternate specifications permitted where toilets designed specifically for children 12 & younger
Photo of Children's water closet with grab bars
Slide 81:
Children’s Toilets
Alternate Specifications:
WC centerline:  12” – 18”
WC seat height: 11” – 17” 
Grab bar height: 18” – 27”
Dispenser height:  14” – 19”

Slide 82:
Children’s Toilets
Advisory information provides guidance according to age group
W/C centerline: Ages 3-4 12 inch; Ages 5-8 12-15 inches; Ages 9-12 15-18 inches
Toilet seat height: Ages 3-4 11-12 inches; Ages 5-8 12-15 inches; Ages 9-12 15-17 inches
Grad bar height:  Ages 3-4 18-20 inches; Ages 5-8 20-25 inches; Ages 9-12 25-27 inches
Dispenser Height:  Ages 3-4 14 inches; Ages 5-8 14-17 inches; Ages 9-12 17-19 inches

Slide 83:
Children’s Lavatories
Exceptions based on age of intended users 
Ages 6 - 12:
24” min. knee clearance allowed (if lav 31” high max.)
Ages 5 and under:
Side approach permitted 

Slide 84:
Restroom Signs
raised characters
Braille
color contrast
non-glare finish
pictograms (if provided): 6” min. high field
Sign with male symbol pictogram and term “MEN” located below it in raised letters and Braille.  Braille characters are located below raised letters.

Slide 85:
Restroom Signs
Location (tactile signs)
latch side of doors,  60” high (to centerline)
New standards:
more detail, 48” – 60” height, allowed on push side of doors (without hold-open devices)

Slide 86:
Restroom Signs
Access Symbol – required only where not all toilet/ bathrooms are accessible 
Directional signs required at inaccessible toilet/ bathrooms
Requirements:  finish and contrast
Image of International symbol of accessibility

Slide 87:
Visual Alarms
Visual alarms, where required, must be located in toilet and bathing facilities and all other public and common use spaces
Photo of Fire alarm strobe appliance
Slide 88:
Questions?

Slide 89:
Multi-User Toilet Rooms

Slide 90:
Toilet Stalls
Standard Stall
56” min. (Wall hung WC)
59” min (Floor-mounted or children’s W/C)
Diagram of accessible toilet stall 60" min. wide and 56" min. deep (wall hung water closet) or 59" min. deep (floor-mounted or children's water closet)
Slide 91:
Toilet Stalls
Door and WC: offset configuration
Mirror images of 2 accessible toilet stalls showing water closet on back wall in corner opposite door in front wall.
Slide 92:
Toilet Stalls
Door must swing out. 
Person using wheelchair shown in stall in front of door

Slide 93:
Toilet Stalls
Toe clearance (9” min) below front and at least one side partition
Image of persons in wheelchair in accessible toilet stall angled at water closet; foot partially under side partition.  

Slide 94: 
Toilet Stalls
Tip: Configure stalls for a latch (instead of hinge) approach for better access
Image of toilet stall with directional arrow showing latch-side approach to stall doors

Slide 95:
Toilet Stalls
Hinge side approaches require wider clearance
Image of toilet stall with directional arrow showing latch-side approach to stall doors and 42" min. wide clearance
Image of toilet stall with directional arrow showing hinge-side approach to stall doors and 48" min. wide clearance

Slide 96:
Toilet Stalls
Alternate side door location
Stall door shown in front partition 4" max. from side farther from water closet or in side partition farther from water closet 4" max. from front partition.
Slide 97:
Toilet Stalls: End of Row
End-of-row stall incorporates aisle space into stall (Door can swing in)
Drawing of end of row accessible stall 60" min. wide and 36" min. added to the regular depth representing aisle space that has been incorporated into the stall.  Door corner opposite water closet swings in.

Slide 98:
Toilet Stalls
Lavs in Toilet stalls
New standards:  Stalls with more than 1 plumbing fixture are treated as a toilet room.  Second accessible lavatory is required outside of stall.
Accessible stall with lavatory; turning space within stall shown.

Slide 99:
Ambulatory Stall
Required where 6 or more stalls provided
Row of six regular toilet stalls with one ambulatory accessible stall (parallel grab bars) highlighted.

Slide 100:
Ambulatory Stall
parallel grab bars 
width: 36” (absolute)
doors: out-swinging, self-closing
New standards: width 35” – 37” ; depth: 60” min.
Ambulatory accessible toilet stall with parallel grab bars and out-swinging door.

Slide 101:
Bathing Facilities

Slide 102:
Bathing Facilities
Access to all public and common use facilities, including:
gym/ pool shower rooms
employee locker rooms
bathrooms in accessible transient lodging guest rooms, dwelling units, patient bedrooms

Slide 103:
Bathing Facilities
At least one shower or tub required
Options:
transfer shower stall 
roll-in shower
combination transfer/roll-in shower (required in some transient lodging rooms)
tubs

Slide 104:
Transfer Stall
Photo of transfer shower stall

Slide 105:
Transfer Stall
Stall dimensions:  absolute, not minimum 
New standards: 36” measured at center point
Grab bars can be continuous or split
Slide 106:
Transfer Stall
Clear floor space positioned for alignment with seat
Image of clear floor space 36" min. wide and 48" min. long in front of shower stall opening that is aligned with control wall.  Person using wheelchair occupies space and is aligned with shower seat. Arrow indicates transfer direction.

Slide 107:
Transfer Stall
Control location near opening (usable from outside stall)
Curb: ½ max. 
Image of transfer shower stall control location on side wall 15" max. from the opening and 38" min. and 48" max. above the floor.
Slide 108:
Roll-in Shower (no seat)
Stall dimensions and clear floor space (lav can overlap space)
Image of roll-in shower and clear floor space in front both 60" min. long.  Shower depth is 30" min. and clear floor space depth is 36" min.  Lavatory shown overlapping clear floor space on one side.

Slide 109:
Roll-in Shower (no seat)
Shower head and controls permitted on any wall if no seat provided
Roll-in shower without seat with arrows showing permitted shower head and control location on back wall or either side wall.

Slide 110:
Roll-in Shower (no seat)
Shower head and control location
Roll-in shower without seat showing control location extending across back wall or either side wall above the grab bar and 48" max. from the floor.

Slide 111:
Roll-in Shower (with seat) grab bar ends at seat, seat must be folding
Image of roll-in shower with seat and clear floor space in front both 60" min. long.  Shower depth is 30" min. and clear floor space depth is 36" min.  Lavatory shown overlapping clear floor space on side opposite seat.

Slide 112:
Roll-in Shower (with seat)
Shower head/controls required on back within reach from seat
Roll-in shower with seat and control location on back wall 27" max. from seat wall and 48" max. from the floor.

Slide 113:
Roll-in Shower (with seat) Improper location makes controls and shower spray unit unusable from seat
Picture of a man on roll-in shower seat shown stretching to try to reach controls on opposite wall; arrow indicates correct location on back wall closer to seat.

Slide 114:
Roll-in Showers
No curbs - smooth transition to shower floor (new standards: ½” max. beveled curb allowed)
To control water:
2% max. slope allowed
consider trench drain
other solutions 
Photo of a trench drain at shower opening

Slide 115:
Roll-in Shower
Resource from the Center for Universal Design 
www.design.ncsu.edu
Curbless Showers, installation guide

Slide 116:
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
36” depth = absolute dimension
Alternate combination roll-in transfer stall 36" deep and 60" min. wide with a 36" min. wide opening in front wall on one end.  Shower seat is attached to front wall.

Slide 117:
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
36” depth allows alignment with seat for transfer
Image of alternate combination roll-in/transfer stall with person using a wheelchair positioned in stall in front of opening adjacent to shower seat.

Slide 118:
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
Location of controls and shower head
Image of shower head and control location in alternation roll-in/transfer stall shown on side wall next to seat.

Slide 119:
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
New standards: alternate location on back wall
Image of shower head and control location in alternate roll-in/transfer shower stall shown on side wall next to seat 27" max. from the seat wall above the grab bar and 48" max. from the floor.  Second figure shows centerline of shower head and control location 15" max. from side wall adjacent to seat above the grab bar and 48" max. from the floor.

Slide 120:
Shower Spray Unit
Hand-held shower spray unit required for showers and tubs
(exception for “unmonitored” facilities)
New standards:
on/off control 
water temperature (120 degrees max.)
Photo of hand-held shower spray unit and hose
Slide 121:
Seats
Dimensions
Location
height (17” – 19”)
securement
structural strength
Photo of shower seat in transfer shower stall

Slide 122:
Seats
New standards: specifications for L-shaped and rectangular seats
Image of L-shaped seat with one section at the front 15" to 16" wide and the other section at the back wall 14" to 15" wide.  The back section exends to a point 22" to 23" from the seat wall.
Image of L-shaped seat with back edge 2 1/2 inches max. from the seat wall and side edge 1 1/ 2 inches max. from the back wall.
Image of rectangular shower seat with back edge 2 1/2 inches max. from the seat wall and the front edge 15 to 16 inches from the seat wall.  The side edge is 1 1/ 2 inches maximum from the back wall.

Slide 123:
Showers
Common Error: Grab bar on seat wall
Picture of roll-in shower with grab bar on side wall above folding seat

Slide 124:
Showers
Common Error:
Lav obstructs transfer space at seat

Slide 125:
Bath Tub (removable seat)
Clear floor space at tub with removable seat
Photo of a clear floor space in front of tub with removable seat is 30" min.wide and as long as the tub.  A lavatory can overlap the space at the control wall.

Slide 126:
Bath tub (removable seat)
Photo of a tub with removable seat

Slide 127:
Bath Tub (removable seat)
Back wall grab bars
Parallel grab bars on back wall at tub mounted at 8" to 10" above the tub and 33" to 36" above the floor.

Slide 128:
Bath tub (removable seat)
Controls operable from outside tub
Location of tub controls above tub and below grab bar on and extending from the open side to the end wall centerline.

Slide 129:
Bathtub (Permanent Seat)
Woman seated on tub with permanent seat

Slide 130:
Bathtub (Permanent Seat)
Back wall grab bars extend to edge of eat
Parallel grab bars on back wall at tub mounted at 8" to 10" above the tub and 33" to 36" above the floor.  Grab bars extend to front edge of seat.

Slide 131:
Bath Tub (Permanent Seat)
Clear floor space at tub with permanent seat
New Standards:  12 inch additional space beyond seat wall

Slide 132:
Bath tub (permanent seat)
Space beyond seat wall allows alignment for transfer
Person using wheelchair aligned with permanent tub seat

Slide 133:
Questions?

Slide 134:
US Access Board
800-872-2253 (Voice)
800-993-2822 (TTY)
Email:  ta@access-board.gov
www.access-board.gov

Slide 135:
Thank you for participating in today’s webinar
Next scheduled session:  “Section 508 Standards Refreshed”
April 1, 2010 2:30pm ET

Bath Tub (removable seat)

Bath Tub (removable seat)
Back wall grab bars

Bath Tub (removable seat)
Controls operable from outside tub

Bath Tub (Permanent Seat)

Bath Tub (Permanent Seat)
Back wall grab bars extend to edge of seat

Bath Tub (Permanent Seat)
Clear floor space at tub with permanent seat

New standards: additional space beyond seat wall

Bath Tub (Permanent Seat)
Space beyond seat wall allows alignment for transfer

Questions?
 U.S. Access Board
Thank you for participating in today’s webinar
Next scheduled session:  
“Section 508 Standards Refresh”
April 1, 2010