greeting all,
I do residential remodeling but looking at small bath remodel in a motorcyle dealership. there are two separate bathrooms, my questions are: do I need to make both ADA compliant, to be compliant I know I need need comfort commode, wall sink with wrapped pipes, lever handles on faucet, can I tile over floor and leave it stepped up the height of tile, I will round off leading edge. what else do I need and what heights do the appliances need to be.
thanks in advance
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I don't know answers off the top of my head, but here is your most reliable source.
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm#4.%20ACCESSIBLE
Sounds, though, like you are on the right track. Most places I've seen remodeled under the direction of professional architects have only one bathroom accessible if it is not practical to make them all accessible, so long as it is unisex.
Besides what the ADA may require, think how you might use the bathroom if you were in a wheelchair, or had poor vision, or some other common disability (even elderliness). So some other considerations might be, for example, putting the light switch in an easy to reach location (possibly a little lower than the typical 4'), making the light switch illuminated, mounting the dispensers (paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer) low enough to reach from a seated position, etc. Also, if room permits, many people appreciate a full length mirror which is not only good for wheelchairs but women like them too. Lever door handles and the door not too hard to open (and wide enough for a wheelchair).
Oh, and though not ADA related, I appreciate a coat hook so if I'm wearing a jacket there is a place to hang it.
In some cases one ADA only is OK. It depends on whether they are labeled unisex or not.
Not lip rise more than 3/8" I think.
you need a clear turn radius of 60" inside. Sometimes that means door open out.
Toilet - height above floor is also important - 17" Manufacturers lable them ADA compliant or not.
Wall sink is normal method of lavatory provision, but there are other options - as long as the specs for accessibility are met.
And don't forget grab bars at 36"
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Also consider the entry, is there a hallway outside the door? If so you may be required to meet the minimum width which is something like 42 or 48 inches if you have to make a right or left turn into the bathroom.
You have been listed most of the "requirements". There are always a couple more that I think weren't mentioned. Pull / push room to the side of the handle operation of the door. I am not sure the distance to either side but it's worth looking up as it's important for a person in a chair to be able to grasp the door in the seated position and not have to back up to open it.
Best of luck.
The unisex accessible bathroom has passed our imspections in the past.
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The Fire Marshall enforces ADA here and is tough since his son is in a wheelchair.This is the tape he uses to check. Next one I do I'm gonna spring for one.
http://www.digitalmeasuringtools.com/b4878.shtml
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Edited 5/19/2009 9:19 pm by coonass
Edited 5/19/2009 9:21 pm by coonass
18" from centerline of commode to adjacent wall. If it is a flush valve (standard in newer office buildings) the handle cannot be on the wall side. Easiest solution there is one of the electric eye flushers.
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If it is in San Diego, I'd be surprised if the building dept. didn't have a list of requirements they require.
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Whether one or both bathrooms need to be ADA compliant depends on the occupant load of the building.
Is there an architect involved?