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

11B-612 Saunas and steam rooms

11B-612.1 General.

Saunas and steam rooms shall comply with Section 11B-612.

11B-612.2 Bench.

Where seating is provided in saunas and steam rooms, at least one bench shall comply with Section 11B-903. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space required by Section 11B-903.2.

Exception: A readily removable bench shall be permitted to obstruct the turning space required by Section 11B-612.3 and the clear floor or ground space required by Section 11B-903.2.

11B-612.3 Turning space.

A turning space complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided within saunas and steam rooms.