2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023 with July 1, 2024 amendments)
11B-605.5 Urinal compartments.
Wheelchair accessible urinal compartments shall comply with Section 11B-605.5. Compartments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall comply with Section 11B-603.
11B-605.5.1 Urinal location.
Urinals in compartments shall have the centerline of the urinal located 17 inches (432 mm) minimum to 18 inches (457 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition. Urinals shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.
11B-605.5.2 Maneuvering clearance.
A minimum 66 inches (1676 mm) wide and 66 inches (1676 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the urinal. A turning space complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided within the compartment.
Exception: Where toe clearance complying with Section 11B-605.5.4 is provided, the required maneuvering space in front of the urinal fixture shall be permitted to be reduced to 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum deep.
11B-605.5.3 Doors.
Urinal compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section 11B-404 except that if the approach is from the push side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum measured perpendicular to the compartment door in its closed position. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the urinal. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (102 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the urinal. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4” maximum (102 mm) from the front partition. The urinal compartment door shall be out-swinging, self-closing and have a privacy latch. Door pulls complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch.
Exception: When located at the side wall or partition of a urinal compartment, the compartment door opening shall provide a clear width of 34 inches (864 mm) minimum.
The door is required to have a privacy latch which is flip-over style, sliding or which otherwise does not require the user to grasp or twist. This is to facilitate latching the door by people with limited hand or finger dexterity.
Since the urinal compartment door is required to be out-swinging, additional space may be required by Section 11B-404.2.4.1 for the door maneuvering space. Designers must also provide space adjacent to the door for a sign complying with Section 11B-216.8.3.◼
11B-605.5.4 Toe Clearance.
The front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance of 9 inches (229 mm) minimum above the finish floor and 6 inches (152 mm) deep minimum beyond the compartment-side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members. Partition components at toe clearances shall be smooth without sharp edges or abrasive surfaces. Compartments for children’s use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches (305 mm) minimum above the finish floor.
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