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

The guidelines specify that accessible mirrors be mounted so that the bottom edge of the reflecting surface is no higher than 40 inches (603.3). The ANSI A117.1‒2003 standard contains a new requirement that specifies a height of 35 inches maximum for accessible mirrors not located above a lavatory or counter top. This specification was adopted to accommodate persons of short stature. The Board has included a similar requirement in the final rule.