FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 14 : Universal Design Features

Bathrooms

• At least one bathroom must have one of the following accessible bathing fixtures:
  
1. Curbless shower that is a minimum of 60” x 36”






2. Shower stalls that are between 32” x 60” and have a 30” x 48” clear floor space flush with the control wall.
3. Tub with integral seat, waterproof floor, and a floor drain.
4. Adequate maneuvering space in the bathroom: 60” diameter turning space in the room and 30”x40” clear floor spaces at each fixture. Spaces may overlap.





• Clear space (3’) in front and to one side of toilet.
• Toilet centered 18” from any side wall, cabinet, or tub.
• Blocking in walls around toilet, tub, and shower for future placement and relocation of grab bars.
• Vanity/sink counter height 32” minimum.
• Knee space under sink 29” high. May be open knee space or achieved by means of removable vanity or fold-back or self-storing doors. Pipe protection panels must be provided to prevent contact with hot or sharp surfaces.
• Wall-hung sinks are acceptable with appropriate pipe protection. However, pedestal sinks are not acceptable.

Fixture Controls in Bathrooms:

• Offset controls in tub/shower with adjacent clear floor space. This allows for access outside the tub/shower that reduces reaching and bending.
• Single-lever water controls at all faucets and fixtures.
• Anti-scald valves at tubs and showers.