Any change to restroom functionality inevitably turns to the question of americans with disabilities act ada compliance.
Baby changing station height ada.
Check your local code for addition information and requirements.
The ada americans with disabilities act has set requirements for baby changing stations.
The ada standards are issued by the department of justice doj and the department of transportation dot.
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They have to be mounted so that the very top of the changing table surface when it is opened cannot be any higher than 34 inches off the floor she says.
Install at the perfect height.
The ada mandates that baby changing stations be present in both men s and women s restrooms and must be placed at a height of 27 inches from the floor.
Complete the design by providing the required amount of toe clearance underneath the lavatory of 17 inches 430mm to 25 inches 635mm maximum.
This product is designed for infants only up to 3 5 years of age and weighing less than 50 lbs.
Baby changing stations.
Listed below are standards for baby changing stations.
This is required so patrons using wheelchairs can easily access the unit as well as open and close the changing station.
Recess mounted plastic baby changing station with stainless steel flange is a stylish and safe option for restroom facilities.
306 3 knee clearance knee clearance shall extend 25 inches 635 mm maximum under an element at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground.
The americans with disabilities act ada was created to ensure access to buildings and structures for people with disabilities.
Forward reach a unit should not require a high forward reach no more than 48 inches and a low reach of 15 inches above the finish floor or ground when unobstructed.
Baby changing stations types.
Oval baby changing stations.
There are specific mounting heights and other requirements of baby changing stations in restrooms says ada compliance expert joan stein of stein consulting inc pittsburgh.
Information and figures are taken directly from the 2010 ada standards for accessible design regulation www ada gov and can be freely viewed or downloaded at your convenience.
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Side reach like forward reach requirements side reach compliance calls for a high side reach of 48 inches and a low side reach of 15 inches.
Below is a diagram from diaper depot about mounting baby changing stations.
Ada regulations also state that baby changing stations must be located in an area that is easily accessible and free from obstructions.
For horizontal changing stations the ada requires that the unit protrude no more than 4 from the wall and be no higher than 27 inches from the floor.
Toe clearance at least 9 inches 230mm above the finish floor must be provided for the full depth.
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