2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide

Advisory 604.8.1.6 Lavatory and 604.8.1.7 Water Closet. Florida law, section 553.504(5), F.S., stipulates that “…required bathing rooms and toilet rooms in new construction shall be designed and constructed…” with an accessible lavatory in the wheelchair accessible compartment and the water closet located in a corner diagonal to the door. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design and therefore this code require wheelchair accessible compartments in new construction and in alterations of existing buildings to have self closing doors. While the Florida lavatory requirement and water closet placement apply only to new construction they are desirable for all wheelchair accessible compartments and should be considered where feasible.