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2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)

Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

SECTION 1115B 

BATHING AND TOILET FACILITIES (SANITARY FACILITIES)

1115B.3 Toilet facilities.

1115B.3.2 Single-accommodation toilet facilities.  Single-accommodation toilet facilities shall have the following:

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3.      Accessible water closet.  Provide one accessible water closet in compliance with Section 1115B.4.1. A minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 48 inches (1219 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet.

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For bathrooms serving residential occupancies, seeSection 1111B.4.6 and Chapter 11A.

Exception:  In an existing building, a single-accommodation toilet facility may have the water closet fixture located in an area which provides a clear space of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide by 48 inches (1219 mm) long in front of the water closet.

1115B.4 Accessible fixtures.

1115B.4.1 Accessible water closets.  Water closets required to be accessible shall comply with this subsection:

1.      The centerline of the water closet fixture shall be18inches (457 mm) from the side wall or partition. _|See also Safe Harbor at Section 11B-604.2.|_ Onthe other side of the water closet, provide a minimumof 28 inches (711 mm) wide clear floor space if thewater closet is adjacent to a fixture or a minimum of 32 inches (813 mm) wide clear floor space if the water closet is adjacent to a wall or partition. This clear floor space shall extend from the rear wall to the front of the water closet.

Single-accommodation toilet facility plan diagram with dimensional requirements for: pull-side door maneuvering clearance, door clear width, turning space, water closet clear floor space, grab bar position, water closet centerline location to side wall, location of flush activator, and lavatory centerline location to side wall.  Plan diagram showing an accessible water closet compartment with a multiple-accommodation toilet facility. Diagram shows dimensional requirements for: pull-side door maneuvering clearance, door clear width, location of door, compartment size, grab bar position, water closet centerline location to side wall, and location of flush activator. Side wall elevation showing requirements for water closet seat height, grab bar height, side grab bar length and position, toilet paper dispenser location from water closet, toilet paper dispenser height and all other dispenser mounting height. Rear wall elevation showing requirements for water closet centerline to side wall, grab bar height, grab bar length, and grab bar position.

FIGURE 11B-1A

ETA Editor's Note

Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only. If you would like to see the 2010 CBC in its entirety, it is available for purchase from the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).

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