What Is the Height of a Handicap Toilet?
Handicap toilets, urinals and compartments are necessary especially in public restrooms. To ensure they are efficient and convenient for handicapped people, they must meet certain accessibility measurement guidelines. Does this Spark an idea?
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Handicap Rooms
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ADA Accessibility Guidelines are requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities. It is based on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Handicap restrooms must have a minimum width of 60 inches, so they are wide and long enough for wheelchairs to roll through on either side of the toilet. Horizontal bars must be mounted behind the toilet for support. ADAAG also allow alternative compartments with a width of 36 inches and grab bars on either side of the toilet.
Handicap Toilet
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Handicap toilets seats must meet ADAAG requirements. They must be 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor.
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Flush Controls
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Flush controls must be mounted no higher than 44 inches above the finished floor. Additionally, they must be placed on the open side of the toilet for easier access.
Handicap Urinals
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Handicap urinals can include a wall-hung or stall-type with an elongated bowl. The bowl rim should not be higher than 17 inches above the floor. Some states such as California, Texas and Illinois require the urinal lip to extend to a minimum of 14 inches.
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