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2014 5 th Edition Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Course Title: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced Accessibility ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 553.503, FLORIDA STATUTES BASED ON THE 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN To be approved by the Florida Building Commission as an advanced code course, a Department of Business and Professional Regulation certificate must be included with the application. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. Construction Training Module 1

Course Description This advanced building code course addresses the specific requirements Florida Accessibility Code. The course will instruct attendants in the specific requirements of the code Accessible Route, General Site and Building Elements, and Built In Elements section 903. When the course has been completed attendant will have a better understanding of the applicable Florida Accessibility Code. Learning Objectives At the end of the this course, participants will: Have a better understanding of the specific accessibility requirements and will be able to apply this knowledge to their current projects and/or review of the drawings and/or construction of the work. Construction Training Module 2

Accessibility Requirements For The 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 5 th EDITION BASE MODEL CODE 2012 IBC, 2014 FBC 5 th edition Florida Accessibility Document, 1997 Edition, DOJ certified Building Volume, Chapter 11 referenced to FBC Accessibility Code Plumbing Volume, No accessibility changes Residential Volume Accessibility referenced to FBC Accessibility Code Existing Building Volume Accessibility FBC Accessibility Code Florida Law, Accessibility 553.501-553.513 Rule 61G20-4 5 Harmonized Accessibility Code, Standards, Guidelines 2012 FBC Certified Accessibility Code for building construction ANSI, A-117.1, 2009 Edition, Standards Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines Section 5 Guidelines ASME A-17.1 Elevators Standards Educational Guidelines for Children, Chapter 4 Agency, DOE Current Federal Guidelines Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, HUD Guidelines/Standards for Public Spaces, Agency, FDOT UFAS - Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 2010 U.S. Access Board Guidelines 6 Construction Training Module 3

2014 FBC 5 th Edition Accessibility Training Outline: I. FBC Accesibility -- Accessible Route & Accessible Means of Egress - Definition 106.5, Scoping 206, 207 & 216.4, Chapter 4 - Sections 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407 & 408. II. FBC General Site and Building Elements- Scoping 208, 209, 210. Chapter 5 - Sections 502, 503, 504 & 505. III. FBC - Scoping 211, 212, 213 & 214. Chapter 6 - Sections 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, & 612. IV. Building Elements Chapter 9 -- Section 903 (Benches) 7 Accessible Means of Egress Chapter 1 - Section 106.5 Definitions: Accessible Means of Egress -- A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way. 8 Construction Training Module 4

Chapter 2 - Scoping Section 206.2.1 Site Arrival Points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve. 9 Chapter 2 Scoping Section 206.2.1 EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one accessible route from a site arrival point to an accessible entrance shall be required. 2. An accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access. 10 Construction Training Module 5

Chapter 4 - Section 402.2 Components: Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components. I. Walking surfaces II. Doorways III. Ramps IV. Curb ramps excluding the flared sides. V. Elevators and platform lifts. * All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 4. 11 Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 1. Floor or Ground Surface 2. Slope -- The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48. 12 Construction Training Module 6

Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 3. Change in Levels ¼ high max shall be permitted to be vertical. Changes in level between ¼ high min and ½ high max shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2 13 Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 4. Clearances the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 min. EXCEPTION: The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 min. for a length of 24 max. provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 long min. and 36 wide min. 14 Construction Training Module 7

Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 4. Clearances 15 Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 5. Clear Widths at Turns 180* turn around an element which is less than 48 wide, clear width shall be 42 min. approaching the turn, 48 min. at the turn and 42 min. leaving the turn. * EXCEPTION: Where the clear width at the turn is 60 min compliance with 403.5.2 shall not be required. 16 Construction Training Module 8

Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 5. Clear Widths at Turns 17 Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 6. Passing Spaces -- An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 ft max. Passing spaces shall be either: a space 60 min by 60 min; or, an intersection of two walking surfaces providing a T-shaped space complying with 304.3.2 where the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 48 min beyond the intersection. 18 Construction Training Module 9

Chapter 4 - Section 403 I. Walking Surfaces: 7. Handrails -- Where handrails are provided along walking surfaces with running slopes not steeper than 1:20 they shall comply with Section 505 19 Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: All Doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route shall comply with section 404. General Exception -- Security personnel must have sole control of doors that are eligible for the Exception at 404.1. It would not be acceptable for security personnel to operate the doors for people with disabilities while allowing others to have independent access. 20 Construction Training Module 10

Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: Manual Doors, Doorways, Manual Gates: 1. Revolving doors, Gates and Turnstiles * Shall not be part of an accessible route. 2. Double Leaf Doors and Gates * At least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall comply with Clear Widths and maneuvering clearances sections. Clear Widths -- Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 min. 21 Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: Cont Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 min. 22 Construction Training Module 11

Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 AFF. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 and 80 AFF or ground shall not exceed 4. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In alterations, a projection of 5/8 max. into the required clear width shall be permitted for the latch side stop. 2. Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 AFF 23 Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS AND GATES. 24 Construction Training Module 12

Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: 25 Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: 26 Construction Training Module 13

Chapter 4 - Section 404 II. Doors, Doorways, and Gates: 27 Chapter 4 - Section 405 III. Ramps: Slopes: -- Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12. EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations. 28 Construction Training Module 14

Chapter 4 - Section 405 III. Ramps: Cross Slope-- Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48. Floor and Ground Surface: Changes in level other than the running slope and cross slope are not permitted on ramp runs. Clear Width -- The clear width of a ramp run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 min. 29 Chapter 4 - Section 405 III. Ramps: Rise The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 Max Landing Ramps shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run. 30 Construction Training Module 15

Chapter 4 - Section 405 III. Ramps: Handrails Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 shall have handrails. *EXCEPTION: Within employee work areas, handrails shall not be required where ramps that are part of common use circulation paths are designed to permit the installation of handrails complying with 505. Ramps not subject to the exception to 405.5 shall be designed to maintain a 36 inch (915 mm) minimum clear width when handrails are installed. 31 Chapter 4 - Section 405 III. Ramps: Wet Conditions -- Landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water. 32 Construction Training Module 16

Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: Counter Slope -- Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters, and streets shall be at the same level. 33 Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: Sides of Curb Ramps. Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10. 34 Construction Training Module 17

Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps : Landings -- Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 min. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing. EXCEPTION: In alterations, where there is no landing at the top of curb ramps, curb ramp flares shall be provided and shall not be steeper than 1:12. 35 Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: Location -- Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides. Diagonal Curb Ramps -- The bottom of diagonal curb ramps shall have a clear space 48 min outside active traffic lanes of the roadway. Diagonal curb ramps provided at marked crossings shall provide the 48 min. clear space within the markings. Diagonal curb ramps with flared sides shall have a segment of curb 24 long min located on each side of the curb ramp and within the marked crossing. 36 Construction Training Module 18

Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: 37 Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: Islands -- Raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides. Each curb ramp shall have a level area 48 long min X 36 wide min at the top of the curb ramp in the part of the island intersected by the crossings. Each 48 min x 36 min area shall be oriented so that the 48 min length is in the direction of the running slope of the curb ramp it serves. The 48 x 36 min areas and the accessible route shall be permitted to overlap. 38 Construction Training Module 19

Chapter 4 - Section 406 III. Curb Ramps: Detectable Warnings -- Curb ramps subject to Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR 37.21 shall have a detectable warning complying with 705. The detectable warning shall extend the full width of the curb ramp (exclusive of flared sides) and shall extend either the full depth of the curb ramp or 24 deep min measured from the back of the curb on the ramp surface. 39 Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Call Controls -- Where elevator call buttons or keypads are provided, they shall comply with 407.2.1 and 309.4. Call buttons shall be raised or flush. EXCEPTION: Existing elevators shall be permitted to have recessed call buttons. Size -- Call buttons shall be ¾ min in the smallest dimension. EXCEPTION: Existing elevator call buttons shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. -- A clear floor or ground space complying with section 305 shall be provided at call controls. 40 Construction Training Module 20

Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Location -- The call button that designates the up direction shall be located above the call button that designates the down direction. EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.4. Signals -- Call buttons shall have visible signals to indicate when each call is registered and when each call is answered. EXCEPTIONS: Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.5 provided that visible and audible signals complying with 407.2.2 indicating which elevator car to enter are provided. Existing elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.5. 41 Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Keypads -- Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and shall comply with 407.4.7.2. Hall Signals -- Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with 407.2.2. 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. 42 Construction Training Module 21

Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Visible Signals -- Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 min AFF or ground. The visible signal elements shall be 2 1/2 in measured along the vertical centerline of the element. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call button. EXCEPTIONS: Destination-oriented elevators shall be permitted to have signals visible from the floor area adjacent to the hoistway entrance. Existing elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.2.2. 43 Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Audiable 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 3000 Hz maximum. The audible signal and verbal annunciator shall be 10 db minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 db, measured at the hall call button. 44 Construction Training Module 22

Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Landing Requirements Audiable Signals -- EXCEPTIONS: 1. Destination-oriented elevators is not required to comply with audible signals once the audible tone and verbal announcement is the same as those given at the call button or call button keypad. 2. Existing elevators is not required to comply with frequency and DB range signals. 45 Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Elevator Car Requirements Elevator Car Dimentions -- Inside dimensions of elevator cars and clear width of elevator doors shall comply with Table 407.4.1. EXCEPTION: Existing elevator car configurations that provide a clear floor area of 16 square feet min and also provide an inside clear depth 54 min and a clear width 36 min shall be permitted. 46 Construction Training Module 23

Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Elevator Car Requirements Elevator Car Dimensions 47 Chapter 4 - Section 407 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: Elevator Car Requirements 48 Construction Training Module 24

Chapter 4 - Section 408 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: LIMITED-USE / LIMITED-APPLICATION ELEVATORS Elevator Landings Call buttons, Hall Signals, hoistway signs, shall comply with section 407.2 and 407.3 including exceptions. Elevator Cars 42 min clear width and a clear depth 54 min. Car doors shall be positioned at the narrow ends of cars and shall provide 32 min clear width. 49 Chapter 4 - Section 408 IV. Elevators and Platform Lifts: LIMITED-USE / LIMITED-APPLICATION ELEVATORS Elevator Cars EXCEPTIONS: 1. Cars that provide a clear width 51 min. shall be permitted to provide a clear depth 51 min. provided that car doors provide a clear opening 36 wide min. 2. Existing elevator cars shall be permitted to provide a clear width 36 min, clear depth 54 min, and a net clear platform area 15 square feet. 50 Construction Training Module 25

Chapter 4 - Section 408 51 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: 1. Vehicle Parking Stalls 12 ft wide. EXCEPTION: On-street parallel parking spaces and theme parks or an entertainment complex in which continuous attendant services or designated lots for parking by persons who have disabilities: car & van spaces 96 min. where the access aisle is 96 min and shall be designated van accessible ; alternatively, van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 132 min where the access aisle is 60 min. and shall be designated van accessible. 52 Construction Training Module 26

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: Vehicle Parking Spaces 2. Accessible Route 44 min. Access aisles adjoins an accessible route. 1. Two parking spaces are permitted to share a common access aisle. 2. Parking access aisles must be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance. 3. All spaces must be located on an accessible route at least 44 wide. EXCEPTION: Access aisles are not required for on-street parallel parking. 53 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: Vehicle Parking Spaces 60 3. Accessible Aisle 44 min. 4. Access Aisle Width 60 min. 5. Access Aisle Length -- Extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve. 6. Access Aisle Marking -- Striped diagonally to designate it as a no-parking zone. 7. Access Aisle Location NO overlap the vehicular way. Can be placed on either side of the parking space except for angled van parking spaces which shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking spaces. 54 Construction Training Module 27

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: 8. Floor or Ground Surfaces -- Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. 9. Vertical Clearances Spaces for vans and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 55 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: 10. Identification -- Signs identifying van parking spaces when required by 502.2 shall contain the designation van accessible. Each such parking space must be striped in a manner that is consistent with the standards of the controlling jurisdiction for other spaces and prominently outlined with blue paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be clearly distinguishable as a parking space designated for persons who have disabilities. The space must be posted with a permanent above-grade sign of a color and design approved by the Department of Transportation, which is placed on or at least 60 AFF or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign and which bears the international symbol of accessibility and the caption PARKING BY DISABLED PERMITONLY.. 56 Construction Training Module 28

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 502 I. Parking Spaces: Cont. Such a sign, erected after October 1, 1996,must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space 11. Relationship to -- Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that cars and vans, when parked, cannot obstruct the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes 57 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 503 II. Passenger Loading Zones: A. Vehicle Pull up Spaces -- Passenger loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 96 inches wide minimum and 20 feet long minimum. B. Access Aisle -- Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route and shall not overlap the vehicular way. 58 Construction Training Module 29

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 504 IV. Stairways: 1.Treads and Risers -- All steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread depths of 4 high min and 7 high max. Treads are 11 deep min. 2. Open Risers -- NOT PERMITED. 59 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 504 IV. Stairways: 3. Nosing -- 60 Construction Training Module 30

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 1. Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with 403, required at ramps complying with 405, and required at stairs complying with 504 shall comply with 505. 2. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps. EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, handrails shall not be required on both sides of aisle ramps where a handrail is provided at either side or within the aisle width. 61 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 1. Height. Top of gripping surfaces 34 min. and 38 max. vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. 62 Construction Training Module 31

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 2. Clearance -- Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1-1/2 min. 63 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 3. Circular Cross Section -- Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 min. and 2 max. Non-Circular Cross Sections. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 min. and 6-1/4 max and a cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 max. 64 Construction Training Module 32

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 4. Handrail Extensions -- Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Extensions shall not be required for continuous handrails at the inside turn of switchback or dogleg stairs and ramps. 2. In assembly areas, extensions shall not be required for ramp handrails in aisles serving seating where the handrails are discontinuous to provide access to seating and to permit crossovers within aisles. 3. In alterations, full extensions of handrails shall not be required where such extensions would be hazardous due to plan configuration. 65 General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 5. Top and Bottom Extension at Ramps -- Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 min beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent ramp run. 66 Construction Training Module 33

General Site and Building Elements Chapter 5 - Section 505 IV. Stairways: Handrails 6. Top and Bottom Extension at Stairs 67 Chapter 6 - Section 602 I. Drinking Fountains: 1. Clear Floor Space. Units shall have a clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach and centered on the unit. Knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided. EXCEPTION: A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted at units for children s use where the spout is 30 max AFF or ground and is 3- ½ max. from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. 68 Construction Training Module 34

Chapter 6 - Section 602 I. Drinking Fountains: 2. Spout Height -- Spout outlets shall be 36 max. AFF. 3. Drinking Fountains for Standing Persons -- Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons shall be 38 min. and 43 max. AFF or ground. 69 Chapter 6 - Section 603 II. Toilets and Bathing Rooms: 1. Clearances: 1.1. Turning Space -- Turning space complying with 304 shall be provided within the room. 1.2 Overlap -- Required clear floor spaces, clearance at fixtures, and turning space shall be permitted to overlap. 70 Construction Training Module 35

Chapter 6 - Section 603 II. Toilets and Bathing Rooms: 1.3 Door Swing -- Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture. Doors shall be permitted to swing into the required turning space. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Doors to a toilet room or bathing room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance provided the swing of the door can be reversed to comply with 603.2.3. 2. Where the toilet room or bathing room is for individual use and a clear floor space complying with 305.3 is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing, doors shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture. 71 Chapter 6 - Section 603 II. Toilets and Bathing Rooms: 2. Mirrors -- Mirrors located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 max AFF. Mirrors not located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 max AFF. 3. Coat Hooks and Shelves -- Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308. Shelves shall be located 40 mini and 48 max AFF. 72 Construction Training Module 36

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Comparments: Water Closets 1. Location -- The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 min to 18 max. from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 min. and 19 max. from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in 604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach. 73 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Comparments: Water Closets 2. Clearance -- Clearances around water closets and in toilet compartments shall comply with 604.3. 3. Size -- Clearance around a water closet shall be 60 min measured perpendicular from the side wall and 56 min. measured perpendicular from the rear wall. 4. Overlap -- The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible routes, clear floor space and clearances required at other fixtures, and the turning space. No other fixtures or obstructions shall be located within the required water closet clearance. 74 Construction Training Module 37

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Comparments: Water Closets EXCEPTION: In residential dwelling units, a lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted on the rear wall 18 min. from the water closet centerline where the clearance at the water closet is 66 min. measured perpendicular from the rear wall. 75 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Comparments: Water Closets 5. Seats -- The seat height of a water closet AFF shall be 17 min. and 19 max. measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Awater closet in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 604.4 2. In residential dwelling units, the height of water closets shall be permitted to be 15 min. 19 max AFF measured to the top of the seat. 76 Construction Training Module 38

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Water Closets 6. Grab Bars -- Grab bars for water closets shall comply with 609.Grab bars shall be provided on the side wall closest to the water closet and on the rear wall. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a toilet room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 604.5. 2. In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in toilet or bathrooms provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 604.5. 77 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Water Closets EXCEPTIONS: CONTINUED 3. In detention or correction facilities, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in housing or holding cells that are specially designed without protrusions for purposes of suicide prevention. 7. Side Wall -- The side wall grab bar shall be 42 long min., located 12 max. from the rear wall and extending 54 min. from the rear wall. 78 Construction Training Module 39

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Water Closets 7. Rear Wall -- The rear wall grab bar shall be 36 long min. and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 min. on one side and 24 min. on the other side. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The rear grab bar shall be permitted to be 24 long min. centered on the water closet, where wall space does not permit a length of 36 min. due to the location of a recessed fixture adjacent to the water closet. 2. Where an administrative authority requires flush controls for flush valves to be located in a position that conflicts with the location of the rear grab bar, then the rear grab bar shall be permitted to be split or shifted to the open side of the toilet area. 79 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Water Closets 8. Dispensers -- Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 min. and 9 max. in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 min. and 48 min. AFF and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. 80 Construction Training Module 40

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 1. Size of Wheelchair Accessible Compartments 81 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 2. Doors -- Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 min. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 max from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. 82 Construction Training Module 41

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 2. Doors -- Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 max from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area. 83 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 3. Approach -- Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to the water closet. 4. Toe Clearance. The front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance of 9 min AFF and 6 deep min. beyond the compartment-side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members. Compartments for children s use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 min AFF. EXCEPTION: Toe clearance at the front partition is not required in a compartment greater than 62 deep with a wall-hung water closet or 65 deep with a floor-mounted water closet. Toe clearance at the side partition is not required in a compartment greater than 66 wide. Toe clearance at the front partition is not required in a compartment for children s use that is greater than 65 deep. 84 Construction Training Module 42

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 85 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 5. Lavatories -- In new construction, the wheelchair accessible toilet compartment shall contain an accessible lavatory within it, which must be at least 19 wide by 17 deep, nominal size, and wall-mounted 86 Construction Training Module 43

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 5. Lavatories -- In new construction, the wheelchair accessible toilet compartment shall contain an accessible lavatory within it, which must be at least 19 wide by 17 deep, nominal size, and wall-mounted 6. Water Closets -- In new construction, the accessible water closet within the wheelchair accessible compartment shall be located in the corner, diagonal to the door. 87 Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 7. Ambulatory Accessible Compartments Size -- Compartments shall have a depth of 60 min. and a width of 35 min and 37 max. 7.1 Doors --Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404, except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 min. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area. 88 Construction Training Module 44

Chapter 6 - Section 604 I. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments 7.2 Grab Bars -- Grab bars shall comply with 609. A side-wall grab bar complying with 604.5.1 shall be provided on both sides of the compartment. 7.3 Coat Hooks and Shelves -- Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308. Shelves shall be located 40 min. and 48 max AFF. 89 Chapter 6 - Section 604!. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments For Children Use 8.1 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 12 min. and 18 max. from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 min. and 19 max. from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment. 90 Construction Training Module 45

Chapter 6 - Section 604!. Water Closets and Toilet Compartments: Toilet Compartments For Children Use 8.2 Height -- The height of water closets shall be 11 min. and 17 max measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position. 8.3 Flush Controls -- Shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309.2 and 309.4 and shall be installed 36 max AFF. 8.4 Dispensers -- Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 min and 9 max. in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 14 min and 19 max AFF. There shall be a clearance of 1 ½ min below the grab bar. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. 91 Chapter 6 - Section 605 II. Urinals: 1. Height and Depth -- Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 max AFF or ground. Urinals shall be 13 1/2 deep min. measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture. 2. Stall-type urinals provide greater accessibility for a broader range of persons, including people of short stature. 92 Construction Training Module 46

Chapter 6 - Section 606 III. Lavatories and Sinks: 1. Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space complying with 305, positioned for a forward approach, and knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink, in a space where a cook top or conventional range is not provided, and to wet bars. 2. A lavatory in a toilet room or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306. 93 Chapter 6 - Section 606 III. Lavatories and Sinks: EXEPTIONS Continued, 3. In residential dwelling units, cabinetry shall be permitted under lavatories and kitchen sinks provided that all of the following conditions are met: a. the cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the fixture; b. the finish floor extends under the cabinetry c. the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished. 4. A knee clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground shall be permitted at lavatories and sinks used primarily by children 6 through 12 years where the rim or counter surface is 31 inches (785 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. 94 Construction Training Module 47

Chapter 6 - Section 606 III. Lavatories and Sinks: EXEPTIONS Continued, 5. A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to lavatories and sinks used primarily by children 5 years and younger. 6. The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances. 7. No more than one bowl of a multi-bowl sink shall be required to provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306. 2. Height -- Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 max. AFF or ground. 95 Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 1. Clearance -- Clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 30 wide min. A lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance. Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall extend 12 min. beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub. 96 Construction Training Module 48

Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 2. Seat -- A permanent seat at the head end of the bathtub or a removable in-tub seat shall be provided. Seats shall comply with 610. 3. Grab Bars -- Grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with 609 and shall be provided in accordance with 607.4.1 or 607.4.2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a bathtub located in a bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 607.4. 97 Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: EXCEPTIONS Continuation: 2. In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in bathtubs located in bathing facilities provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 607.4. 4. Bathtubs With Permanent Seats -- For bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with 607.4.1. 5. Back Wall -- Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and the other located 8 min. and 10 max. above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 max. from the head end wall and 12 max. from the control end wall. 98 Construction Training Module 49

Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 99 Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 5. Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats -- Back Wall -- Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and the other located 8 min and 10 max above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be 24 long min and shall be installed 24 max. from the head end wall and 12 max from the control end wall. 6. Control End Wall -- Grab bar 24 long min shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. 7. Head End Wall -- A grab bar 12 long min shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. 100 Construction Training Module 50

Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 101 Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 8. Controls All controls, other than drain stoppers, shall be located on an end wall. Controls shall be between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub. Controls shall comply with 309.4. 102 Construction Training Module 51

Chapter 6 - Section 607 IV. Bathtubs: 9. Shower Spray Unit and Water -- A shower spray unit with a hose 59 long min. that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars. Bathtub shower spray units shall deliver water that is 120 F max. 10. Bathtub Enclosures -- Enclosures for bathtubs shall not obstruct controls, faucets, shower and spray units or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto bathtub seats or into bathtubs. Enclosures on bathtubs shall not have tracks installed on the rim of the open face of the bathtub. 103 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 1. Transfer Type Shower Compartments -- Transfer type shower compartments shall be 36 by 36 clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides and shall have a 36 wide min entry on the face of the shower compartment. Clearance of 36 wide min by 48 long min. measured from the control wall shall be provided. 104 Construction Training Module 52

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 2. Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Standard roll-in type shower compartments shall be 30 wide min by 60 deep min clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides and shall have a 60 wide min. entry on the face of the shower compartment. 3. Clearance -- A 30 wide min. by 60 long min clearance shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the shower compartment. EXCEPTION: A lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted on one 30 wide min side of the clearance provided that it is not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the controls or, where provided, not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the shower seat. 105 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 4. Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Alternate roll-in type shower compartments shall be 36 wide and 60 deep min clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides. A 36 wide min. entry shall be provided at one end of the long side of the compartment. 106 Construction Training Module 53

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 5. Grab Bars -- Shall comply with 609 and shall be provided in accordance with 608.3. Where multiple grab bars are used, required horizontal grab bars shall be installed at the same height above the finish floor. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Grab bars shall not be required to be installed in a shower located in a bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office, and not for common use or public use provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 608.3. 2. In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in showers located in bathing facilities provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of grab bars complying with 608.3. 107 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 6. Transfer Type Shower Compartments -- In transfer type compartments, grab bars shall be provided across the control wall and back wall to a point 18 from the control wall. 108 Construction Training Module 54

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 7. Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments -- Where a seat is provided in standard rollin type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall opposite the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Where a seat is not provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on three walls. Grab bars shall be installed 6 max from adjacent walls. 109 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 8. Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments -- In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be installed 6 max. from adjacent walls. 110 Construction Training Module 55

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 9. Seats -- A folding or non-folding seat shall be provided in transfer type shower compartments. A folding seat shall be provided in roll-in type showers required in transient lodging guest rooms with mobility features complying with 806.2. EXCEPTION: In residential dwelling units, seats shall not be required in transfer type shower compartments provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls so as to permit the installation of seats complying with 608.4. 111 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 10. Transfer Type Shower Compartments -- In transfer type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall opposite the seat 38 min and 48 max above the shower floor and shall be located on the control wall 15 max from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening. 112 Construction Training Module 56

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 11. Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments -- In standard roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 above the shower floor. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the back wall adjacent to the seat wall and shall be located 27 maximum from the seat wall. 113 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 12. Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments -- Roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 above the shower floor. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall adjacent to the seat 27 max from the side wall behind the seat or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 max, left or right, of the centerline of the seat. Where a seat is not provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. 114 Construction Training Module 57

Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 13. Shower Spray Unit and Water -- A shower spray unit with a hose 59 long min. that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars. EXCEPTION: A fixed shower head located at 48 max. above the shower finish floor shall be permitted instead of a hand-held spray unit in facilities that are not medical care facilities, long-term care facilities, transient lodging guest rooms, or residential dwelling units. 115 Chapter 6 - Section 608 V. Shower Compartments 14. Thresholds -- In roll-in type shower compartments shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum in accordance with 303. In transfer type shower compartments, thresholds ½ high max shall be beveled, rounded, or vertical. EXCEPTION: A threshold 2 high max shall be permitted in transfer type shower compartments in existing facilities where provision of a ½ high threshold would disturb the structural reinforcement of the floor slab. 15. Shower Enclosures -- Enclosures for shower compartments shall not obstruct controls, faucets, and shower spray units or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto shower seats. 116 Construction Training Module 58

Chapter 6 - Section 609 VI. Grab Bars 1. Circular Cross Section -- Grab bars with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 1-1/4 min and 2 max. 2. Non-Circular Cross Section -- Grab bars with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 max. and a perimeter dimension of 4 min and 4.8 max. 117 Chapter 6 - Section 609 VI. Grab Bars 3. Spacing --The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 ½. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1 ½ min. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 min. EXCEPTION: The space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above shall be permitted to be 1-½ min. 118 Construction Training Module 59

Chapter 6 - Section 609 VI. Grab Bars 4. Position of Grab Bars -- Bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 min and 36 max AFF measured to the top of the gripping surface, except that at water closets for children s use complying with 604.9, grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position 18 min. and 27 max AFF measured to the top of the gripping surface. 5. Surface Hazards -- Grab bars and any wall or other surfaces adjacent to grab bars shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges. 6. Fittings -- Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings. 7. Structural Strength -- Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds is applied at any point on the grab bar, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure. 119 Chapter 6 - Section 610 VI. Seats 1. Bathtub Seats -- The top of bathtub seats shall be 17 min and 19 max AFF. The depth of a removable in-tub seat shall be 15 min and 16 max. The seat shall be capable of secure placement. Permanent seats at the head end of the bathtub shall be 15 deep min. and shall extend from the back wall to or beyond the outer edge of the bathtub. 120 Construction Training Module 60

Chapter 6 - Section 610 VI. Seats 2. Shower Compartment Seats -- Seat in a standard roll-in shower compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be installed on the side wall adjacent to the controls, and shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 of the compartment entry. 2.1 Seat is provided in an alternate roll-in type shower compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be installed on the front wall opposite the back wall, and shall extend from the adjacent side wall to a point within 3 of the compartment entry. 2.2 In transfer-type showers, the seat shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 of the compartment entry. The top of the seat shall be 17 min and 19 max. AFF. 121 Chapter 6 - Section 610 VI. Seats 3. Rectangular Seats -- The rear edge of a rectangular seat shall be 2-1/2 max and the front edge 15 min. and 16 max. from the seat wall. 122 Construction Training Module 61

Chapter 6 - Section 610 VI. Seats 4. L-Shaped Seats -- The rear edge of an L- shaped seat shall be 2 ½ max. and the front edge 15 min. and 16 max. from the seat wall. The rear edge of the L portion of the seat shall be 1 ½ max. from the wall and the front edge shall be 14 min and 15 max from the wall. The end of the L shall be 22 min. and 23 max. from the main seat wall. 5. Structural Strength -- Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure. 123 Chapter 6 - Section 611 VII. Washing Machine and Clothes Dryers 1. Clear Floor Space -- A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for parallel approach shall be provided. The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the appliance. 2. Height -- Top loading machines shall have the door to the laundry compartment located 36 max AFF. Front loading machines shall have the bottom of the opening to the laundry compartment located 15 min and 36 max. AFF. 124 Construction Training Module 62

Chapter 6 - Section 612 VIII. Saunas and Steam Rooms 1. Bench. Where seating is provided in saunas and steam rooms, at least one bench shall comply with 903 and doors shall not swing into the clear floor space required by 903.2. EXCEPTION: Removable bench shall be permitted to obstruct the turning space required and the clear floor or ground space required by 903.2 2. Turning Space. A turning space complying with 304 shall be provided within saunas and steam rooms. 125 Built in Elements Chapter 9 - Section 903 I. Bench 1. Clear Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided and shall be positioned at the end of the bench seat and parallel to the short axis of the bench. 903.3 Size. Benches shall have seats that are 42 long min and 20 deep min and 24 deep max. 2. Back Support -- The bench shall provide for back support or shall be affixed to a wall. Back support shall be 42 long min. and shall extend from a point 2 max above the seat surface to a point 18 min above the seat surface. Back support shall be 2-1/2 max from the rear edge of the seat measured horizontally. 126 Construction Training Module 63

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