Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Plan 6A: 12-Foot Wide Accessible Guest Room

This drawing shows an accessible 12-foot wide guest room with features that comply with the 2010 Standards. Features include a transfer shower, water closet length (rim to rear wall) 24 inches maximum, comparable vanity, clothes closet with swinging door, and door connecting to adjacent guest room. Furnishings include a king bed and additional seating.

The following accessible features are provided in the bathroom:

• Comparable vanity counter top space (section 806);

• Transfer shower (section 603.2);

• Shower seat (section 610.3);

• Clearance in front of the shower extends beyond the seat and is 36 inches wide min. (section 607.2);

• Recessed lavatory with vanity counter top permits shorter rear grab bar at water closet (section 604.5.2);

• T-shaped turning space in room (section 603.2.1);

• Required clear floor spaces at fixtures and turning space overlap (section 603.2.2);

• Water closet clearance is 60 inches at back wall and 56 inches deep (section 604.3);

• Centerline of the water closet at 16 inches from side wall (section 604.2); and

• No other fixtures or obstructions located within required water closet clearance (section 604.3).

The following accessible features are provided in the living area:

• T-shaped turning space (section 304.3.2);

• Accessible route (section 402);

• Clear floor space on both sides of the bed (section 806.2.3);

• Maneuvering clearances at all doors (section 404.2);

• Accessible operable window (section 229); and

• Accessible controls for the heat and air conditioning (section 309).