Lavatory Clear Floor Area

A clear floor space at least 30 inches 760 mm wide and 48 inches 1220 mm long is required for a forward approach in front of the accessible lavatory.

Lavatory clear floor area.

A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in 760 mm by 1220 mm complying with 4 2 4 shall be provided in front of a lavatory to allow forward approach. Provisions for these elements apply the clear floor or ground specifications in 305. Clear floor or ground space. When 30 x 48 760 x 1220 mm clear floor space is provided beyond the arc of the door swing shaded area to right of door opening the door is permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture.

The minimum depth of the lavatory is 17 inches 430 mm. If partitions or panels obstruct both sides of the clear floor space for more than 24 the clear floor space must be at least 36 wide instead of 30 wide. Refer to figure j. Sufficient clear floor or ground space is required at accessible controls operable parts drinking fountains lavatories and sinks atms and fare machines appliances beds and other elements.

606 2 clear floor space. Grab bars are provided on the side and back wall see figure 29. Clear floor space at lavatories. The clear floor space shall extend up to 19 inches 485 mm maximum into the kneespace below the lavatory.

An accessible lavatory may overlap the clear floor space at the back wall as long as a minimum 18 inches 455 mm clearance is maintained between the centerline of the water closet and the nearest edge of the lavatory. According to the international residential code upon which all other building codes are based there must be a minimum clear floor space area of 21 inches in front of a bathroom sink or vanity. Such clear floor space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and shall extend a maximum of 19 in 485 mm underneath the lavatory. Locate soap and towel dispensers so that they are conveniently usable by a person at the accessible lavatory.

Plan a clear floor space of at least 30 inches from the front edge of all fixtures lavatory toilet bidet tub and shower to any opposite bath fixture wall or obstacle. A clear floor space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach and knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided. 603 2 3 door swing exception 2.