2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023 with July 1, 2024 amendments)

11B-605 Urinals

11B-605.1 General.

Urinals not provided in urinal compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-605.1 through 11B-605.4. Urinals provided in urinal compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-605.1 through 11B-605.5.

Advisory 11B-605.1 General. Stall-type urinals provide greater accessibility for a broader range of persons, including people of short stature.

11B-605.2 Height and depth.

Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 inches (432 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Urinals shall be 13½ inches (343 mm) deep minimum measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture.

(a) wall hung type

(b) stall type

FIGURE 11B-605.2 HEIGHT AND DEPTH OF URINALS

11B-605.3 Clear floor space.

A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for forward approach shall be provided.

11B-605.4 Flush controls.

Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with Section 11B-309 except that the flush control shall be mounted at a maximum height of 44 inches (1118 mm) above the finish floor. Urinals provided in urinal compartments and with hand operated flush controls shall have the controls located on the open side of the urinal.

[2010 ADA Standards] 605.4 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309.

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.

DSA Advisory 11B-605.5.3 Doors. This item describes requirements pertaining to the accessible urinal compartment door and the route to the door, which are substantially similar to accessible toilet compartment doors.
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.