36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)

Editorial changes made to scoping provisions in 213.3 for plumbed fixtures and accessories include:

• removing as unnecessary the distinction between toilet compartments and toilet rooms in scoping

• accessible water closets (213.3.1, 213.3.2)

• clarifying the prohibition on accessible lavatories being placed in toilet compartments (213.3.4)

• removing references to operable parts dispensers, and receptacles, as such elements are

• generally covered by scoping in 205 (213.3.6 in the proposed rule)

• relocation and modification of a scoping provision for coat hooks and shelves in toilet and bathing

• rooms and toilet compartments (213.3.7)

Comment. At least one accessible lavatory is required in toilet and bathing rooms. This required accessible lavatory cannot be located in a toilet compartment. Comments agreed with this provision, but requested that it be restated more clearly in the final rule.

Response. The provision has been revised for purposes of clarity to state that where lavatories are provided, at least one shall be accessible "and shall not be located in a toilet compartment."