2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide
604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children’s Use. Water closets and toilet compartments for children’s use shall comply with 604.9.
Advisory 604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children's Use. The requirements in 604.9 are to be followed where the exception for children's water closets in 604.1 is used. The following table provides additional guidance in applying the specifications for water closets for children according to the age group served and reflects the differences in the size, stature, and reach ranges of children ages 3 through 12. The specifications chosen should correspond to the age of the primary user group. The specifications of one age group should be applied consistently in the installation of a water closet and related elements.
Advisory Specifications for Water Closets Serving Children Ages 3 through 12
| Ages 3 and 4 | Ages 5 through 8 | Ages 9 through 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Closet Centerline | 12 inches (305 mm) | 12 to 15 inches (305 to 380 mm) | 15 to 18 inches (380 to 455 mm) |
| Toilet Seat Height | 11 to 12 inches (280 to 305 mm) | 12 to 15 inches (305 to 380 mm) | 15 to 17 inches (380 to 430 mm) |
| Grab Bar Height | 18 to 20 inches (455 to 510 mm) | 20 to 25 inches (510 to 635 mm) | 25 to 27 inches (635 to 685 mm) |
| Dispenser Height | 14 inches (355 mm) | 14 to 17 inches (355 to 430 mm) | 17 to 19 inches (430 to 485 mm) |
604.9.1 Location. The water closet shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in 604.8.2. Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to the water closet.
604.9.2 Clearance. Clearance around a water closet shall comply with 604.3.
604.9.3 Height. The height of water closets shall be 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.
604.9.4 Grab Bars. Grab bars for water closets shall comply with 604.5.
604.9.5 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309.2 and 309.4 and shall be installed 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with 604.8.2.
604.9.6 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the finish floor. There shall be a clearance of 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum below the grab bar. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow.
604.9.7 Toilet Compartments. Toilet compartments shall comply with 604.8.
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