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TB Toilet / Bath Rooms

All public toilet rooms and/or bathrooms should be accessible to allow for safe and convenient use by all people. Public toilet rooms and/or bathrooms are those that are provided for the public or that are located in common areas of buildings used by visitors and/or employees. Accessible toilet rooms and/or bathrooms must be located on accessible routes and should be centrally located for convenient access.

Both individual fixtures and combinations of fixtures must be carefully analyzed to ensure that toilet rooms and/or bathrooms meet all accessibility requirements. Plan the areas to allow maneuvering room for wheelchairs and adequate clear floor space in front of fixtures and outside toilet stalls. Fixtures and accessories need to be installed within appropriate reach ranges to make toilet rooms and/or bathrooms convenient and easy to use.

This chapter provides information on the location, number, and general requirements for accessible public toilet rooms and/or bathrooms. It also provides specific information regarding the type and number of accessible fixtures and accessories that must be included in accessible toilet rooms and/or bathrooms.

TB Toilet/Bath Rooms covers:

• New Construction:
  Number and Location
• Alterations to Existing Conditions: Number and Location
• Toilet Rooms and/or Bathrooms: Private Use
• Single-User Toilet Rooms and/or Bathrooms:
  Number and Location
• Portable Toilets: Number
  and Location
• Multiple-User Toilet Room and/or Bathroom Toilet Stalls:
  Type and Number
• Multiple-User Toilet Room and/or Bathroom Fixtures: Type and Number
• Signs
• Doors
• Clear Floor Space
• Floor Surfaces
• Legroom
• Dispensers and Controls
• Coat Hooks and Shelves
• Baby-Changing Tables
• Waste Receptacles