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This guide explains requirements in the ADA Standards for toilet rooms. Notational tips for users of screen reading software follow. In this document ″ indicates inches and ′ indicates feet.
ADA toilet height is 17-19 inches above the finished floor (AFF) measuring to the top of the seat. ADA also requires that toilet seats cannot be sprung to automatically return to a lifted position. Like the flush controls, all restroom hardware and accessories must meet the 2010 ADA standards for controls and operable parts.
Here are the key requirements for accessible toilets as outlined in the ADA: Toilet Seat Height: The height of an accessible toilet seat should be between 17 inches (43.18 cm) and 19 inches (48.26 cm) above the floor.
There is really only one ADA requirement…the seat height. While that is true you should also consider the requirements in the International Plumbing Code. ADA Requirements. 604.4 Seats. The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat.
Grab Bars in Toilet Stall Requirements: Side Wall - The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall
The toilet paper dispenser shall be mounted below the grab bar at a minimum height of 19 inches (485 mm). The height of the toilet seat shall be 17 to 19 inches (430 - 485 mm) above the finished floor.
The height of signs must be located based on the location of the tactile characters. The baseline of the lowest tactile character must be 48" (1220 mm) minimum above the floor or ground 60" (1525 mm) maximum measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.