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

11B-813.2.1 Adult changing table.

Adult changing tables shall be fixed to the floor or a wall and shall comply with Section 11B-813.2.1.

11B-813.2.1.1 Size.

Adult changing tables shall have a changing surface of 70 inches (1778 mm) minimum length and 30 inches (762 mm) minimum width.

11B-813.2.1.2 Clearance.

A 36 inches minimum (914 mm) width side clearance shall be provided along the entire length of one side of adult changing tables. At both ends of adult changing tables, clearance shall be provided measuring 36 inches (914 mm) minimum wide and a minimum length as long as the table width plus the width of the side clearance. End and side clearances shall be measured from the outermost extent of the table. Floor or ground surfaces of clearances shall comply with Section 11B-302. Changes in level are not permitted.

FIGURE 11B-813.2.1.2 CLEARANCE AROUND ADULT CHANGING TABLE

11B-813.2.1.3 Height and operation.

Adult changing table height shall be adjustable from 17 inches (432 mm) above the floor or ground to 38 inches (965 mm) above the floor or ground, as measured to the top of the changing surface. Height adjustability shall be powered. Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309.

11B-813.2.1.4 Capacity.

Adult changing tables shall provide a minimum weight capacity of 300 pounds (136 kg).

11B-813.2.1.5 Obstructions.

When deployed, changing tables shall not obstruct the required width of an accessible route except as allowed by Section 11B-307.2.