Chapter 3 : Barrier Free

Key Notes Learned

Chapter 3: Barrier Free

Mirrors -

- Mirrors above lavatories and counter tops must be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40inches MAX a.f.f. (above the finished floor).

-Mirrors NOT over a lavatory or counter top shall be mounted 35" MAX a.f.f.


KEY EXCEPTION TO DOOR SWING into a water closet:

- The room has to be for individual use
-Have a clear floor space of 30" x 48" (beyond the Arc of the door swing)
-The door can also swing into the room if the WC is accessed only through a private office.
                                               Ex.) In a medical suite the Doctor requests his/her own personal WC,
                                                      separate from patient use. This WC is meant for the DR. use only, so
                                                       the door can swing into the WC.
NOTE:
WHEN IN DOUBT CLEARANCES: 60" Diameter or  30"x 48"

Drinking Fountains:

30" x 48" for side approach.
Spout to be 36" max AFF
IBC requires two drinking fountains - one for wheelchair users and one for persons who are standing.
 (you can use a combination unit if applicable instead of the drinking fountains)

Floor Surfaces:
Must be slip resistant.
Change in level less then 1/4" no transition is required.
Change in floor is between 1/4" and 1/2" a beveled transition strip is required. Slope no greater then 1:2
Changes greater then 1/2" must have a ramp.

Ramps:
Ramps are required to be 1:12.

Maximum rise for any ramp is 30". changes greater to this require a level landing.
Clear width of 36"

Landing length must be 60". If ramp changes direction in a building then the landing must be 60" by 60".

Ramps greater then 72" must have a handrail on both sides.

Top of the handrail must be 34" - 38" above the ramp.

Handrail must extend horizontal 12" past the top and bottom of the ramp.

Handrail shall be 1 1/4' to 1 1/2" diameter.

1 1/2" between handrail and wall.