Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.17 TOILET STALLS.

4.17.1 LOCATION.

Accessible toilet stalls shall be on an accessible route and shall meet the requirements of 4.17.

4.17.2 WATER CLOSETS.

Water closets in accessible stalls shall comply with 4.16.

4.17.3 SIZE AND ARRANGEMENT.

The size and arrangement of toilet stalls shall comply with Fig. 30(a). Toilet stalls with a minimum depth of 56 in (1420 mm) (see Fig. 30(a)) shall have wall-mounted water closets. If the depth of toilet stalls is increased at least 3 in (75 mm), then a floor-mounted water closet may be used. Arrangements shown for stalls may be reversed to allow either a left- or right-hand approach.

Figure 30

Toilet Stalls

Figure 30(a)

Standard Stall

Figure 30(a-1)

Standard Stall (end of row)

Figure 30(b)

Alternate Stalls

Figure 30(c)

Rear Wall of Standard Stall

Figure 30(d)

Side Walls

EXCEPTION: In instances of alteration work where provision of a standard stall (Fig. 30(a)) is structurally impracticable or where plumbing code requirements prevent combining existing stalls to provide space, an alternate stall (Fig. 30(b)) may be provided in lieu of the standard stall.

4.17.4 TOE CLEARANCES.

In standard stalls, the front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance of at least 9 in (230 mm) above the floor. If the depth of the stall is greater than 60 in (1525 mm), then the toe clearance is not required.

4.17.5* DOORS.

Toilet stall doors shall comply with 4.13. If toilet stall approach is from the latch side of the stall door, clearance between the door side of the stall and any obstruction may be reduced to a minimum of 42 in (1065 mm).

4.17.6 GRAB BARS.

Grab bars complying with the length and positioning shown in Fig. 30(a), (b), (c), and (d) shall be provided. Grab bars may be mounted with any desired method as long as they have a gripping surface at the locations shown and do not obstruct the required clear floor area. Grab bars shall comply with 4.26.