Technical Memorandum TM 2013-19 Private Toilet and Bathing Rooms

TM 2013-19

Private Toilet and Bathing Rooms

Effective Date: October 3, 2013

2012 TAS Reference: 213.2 and 213.3

A toilet or bathing room for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall be considered a “private” toilet or bathing room.

Based on TAS 213.2 and TAS 213.3, private toilet and bathing rooms and the plumbing fixtures and accessories provided in these rooms shall comply with TAS 603 and all other applicable provisions of TAS at the initial time of construction except to the extent allowed by the following TAS Exceptions.

Toilet and Bathing Rooms

603.2.3, Exception 1: Door Swing.

Water Closets

604.4, Exception 1: Seats

604.5, Exception 1: Grab Bars.

Lavatories and Sinks

606.2, Exception 2: Clear Floor Space

606.3, Exception 1: Height.

Bathtubs 

607.4, Exception 1: Grab Bars.

Shower Compartments  

608.3, Exception 1: Grab Bars.

This clarification does not constitute a substantive change to the compliance requirements of TAS 213.2 and 213.3.