2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)

11B-604.8.1.1 Size.

Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1422 mm) deep minimum for wall hung water closets and 59 inches (1499 mm) deep minimum for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair accessible compartments shall additionally provide maneuvering space complying with Section 11B-604.8.1.1.1, 11B-604.8.1.1.2, or 11B-604.8.1.1.3, as applicable. Wheelchair accessible compartments for children’s use shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches (1499 mm) deep minimum for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall.

Advisory 11B-604.8.1.1 Size. When baby changing tables are provided within a multiple accommodation toilet room Section 11B-226.4 prohibits the installation in wheelchair accessible compartments. When deployed the baby changing tables shall not obstruct the required width of the accessible route except as allowed by Section 11B-307.2. Chapter 11B regulates baby changing tables when provided however Government Code Sections 15805, 50535 and Health & Safety Code Section 118506 require baby diaper changing stations in certain facilities. ◼

Advisory 11B-604.8.1.1 Size. The minimum space required in toilet compartments is provided so that a person using a wheelchair can maneuver into position at the water closet. This space cannot be obstructed by baby changing tables or other fixtures or conveniences, except as specified at Section 11B-604.3.2 (Overlap). If toilet compartments are to be used to house fixtures other than those associated with the water closet, they must be designed to exceed the minimum space requirements. Convenience fixtures such as baby changing tables must also be accessible to people with disabilities as well as to other users. Toilet compartments that are designed to meet, and not exceed, the minimum space requirements may not provide adequate space for maneuvering into position at a baby changing table. ◼

11B-604.8.1.1.1 Maneuvering space with in-swinging door.

In a wheelchair accessible compartment with an in-swinging door, a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide by 36 inches (914 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the clearance required in Section 11B-604.8.1.1. See Figures 11B-604.8.1.1.2(b) and 11B-604.8.1.1.3(b).

11B-604.8.1.1.2 Maneuvering space with side-opening door.

In a wheelchair accessible compartment with a door located in the side wall or partition, either in-swinging or out-swinging, a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet. See Figure 11B-604.8.1.1.2.

(a) out-swinging door

(b) in-swinging door

FIGURE 11B-604.8.1.1.2 MANEUVERING SPACE WITH SIDE-OPENING DOOR ‡‡

11B-604.8.1.1.3 Maneuvering space with end-opening door.

In a wheelchair accessible compartment with a door located in the front wall or partition (facing the water closet), either in-swinging or out-swinging, a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 48 inches (1219 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet. See Figure 11B-604.8.1.1.3.

(a) out-swinging door

(b) in-swinging door

FIGURE 11B-604.8.1.1.3 MANEUVERING SPACE WITH END-OPENING DOOR ‡‡