Guest Rooms
Reminder: The requirement for mobility accessible rooms and hearing-impaired accessible rooms are separate requirements allowing for minimal overlap.
806.3 Guest Rooms with Communication Features.
Guest rooms required to provide communication features shall comply with 806.3. Advisory 806.3- In guest rooms required to have accessible communication features, consider ensuring compatibility with adaptive equipment used by people with hearing impairments. To ensure communication within the facility, as well as on commercial lines, provide telephone interface jacks that are compatible with both digital and analog signal use. If an audio headphone jack is provided on a speaker phone, a cutoff switch can be included in the jack so that insertion of the jack cuts off the speaker. If a telephone-like handset is used, the external speakers can be turned off when the handset is removed from the cradle. For headset or external amplification system compatibility, as standard subminiature jack installed in the telephone will provide the most flexibility.
Have hearing-impaired alert kits available such as a door knocker and/or alarm vibrator.
806.3.2 Notification Devices.
Visible notification devices shall be provided to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell. Notification devices shall not be connected to visible alarm signal appliances. Telephones shall have volume controls compatible with the telephone system and shall comply with 704.3. Telephones shall be served by an electrical outlet complying with 309 located within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the telephone to facilitate the use of a TTY.
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Total Number of Guest Rooms Provided |
Minimum Number of Required Guest Rooms with Communication Features |
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151 to 200 |
14 |
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201 to 300 |
17 |
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301 to 400 |
20 |
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401 to 500 |
22 |
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501 to 1,000 |
5% of total |
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1,001 and over |
50, plus 3 for each 100 over 1,000 |
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Total Number of Guest Rooms Provided |
Minimum Number of Required Rooms Without Roll-in Showers |
Minimum Number of Required Rooms With Roll-in Showers |
Total Number of Required Rooms |
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1 to 25 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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26 to 50 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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51 to 75 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
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76 to 100 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
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101 to 150 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
|
151 to 200 |
6 |
2 |
8 |
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201 to 300 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
|
301 to 400 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
|
401 to 500 |
9 |
4 |
13 |
|
501 to 1000 |
2% of total |
1% of total |
3% of total |
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1001 and over |
20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000 |
10, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000 |
30, plus 2 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000 |
Reminder: No more than 10 percent of guest rooms required to provide mobility accessibility shall be used to satisfy the minimum number of guest rooms required to provide communication accessibility.
224.5 Dispersion.
Guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 and guest rooms required to provide communication features complying with 806.3 shall be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms, and shall provide choices of types of guest rooms, number of beds, and other amenities comparable to the choices provided to other guests. Where the minimum number of guest rooms required to comply with 806 is not sufficient to allow for complete dispersion, guest rooms shall be dispersed in the following priority: guest room type, number of beds, and amenities. At least one guest room required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall also provide communication features complying with 806.3. Not more than 10 percent of guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall be used to satisfy the minimum number of guest rooms required to provide communication features complying with 806.3.
Advisory 224.5 Dispersion.
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Factors to be considered in providing an equivalent range of options may include, but are not limited to, room size, bed size, cost, view, bathroom fixtures such as hot tubs and spas, and the number of rooms provided.
All doors within guest rooms must be accessible whether or not they are designated as accessible.
224.1.2 Guest Rooms and Doorways.
Because of the social interaction that often occurs in lodging facilities, an accessible clear opening width is required for doors and doorways to and within all guest rooms, including those not required to be accessible. This applies to all doors, including bathroom doors that allow full user passage. Other requirements for doors and doorways in Section 404 do not apply to guest rooms not required to provide mobility features.
Door pressure cannot exceed five pounds PSI regardless of security concerns when utilizing closing devices.
404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force.
The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) Maximum. 2. Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
Advisory 404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware.
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Door hardware that can be operated with a closed fist or a loose grip accommodates the greatest range of users. Hardware that requires simultaneous hand and finger movements require greater dexterity and coordination, and is not recommended.
If the guest room has two beds, ensure there is an accessible aisle between the two beds to the night stand.
806.2.3 Sleeping Areas.
At least on sleeping area shall provide a clear floor space complying with 305 on both sides of a bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. EXCEPTION: Where a single clear floor space complying with 305 positioned for parallel approach is provided between two beds, a clear floor or ground space shall not be required on both side of a bed.
In clothing closets provide both high and low bars.
Guest Room Closet with High-Low Bars
603.4. Coat Hooks and Shelves.
Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308 (48 inch high forward reach). Shelves shall be located 40inches (1015 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
Access to the guest room’s patio and/or balcony is required.
806.2.1
Exterior Spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies that serve the guest must be accessible.
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