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Michael Ellars, AIA, APX, CSI, CCCA, CDT, LEED AP, ADAC, CASp
11B-602 Drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations
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11B-602.10 Bottle-filling stations. Bottle-filling stations shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-309.
Exception: Where bottle-filling stations are provided at a drinking fountain for standing persons, the bottle-filling station is not required to comply with this section provided a bottle-filling station is located at the drinking fountain complying with Sections 11B-602.2 through 11B-602.6.
While bottle-filling stations have been part of the California Plumbing Code for at least one code edition, Chapter 11B did not provide any scoping or technical requirements for accessible bottle-filling stations.
11B-603.5 Accessories. Where towel or sanitary napkin dispensers, waste receptacles, or other accessories are provided in toilet facilities, at least one of each type shall be located on an accessible route. All operable parts, including coin slots, shall be 40 inches (1016 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
Exception: Baby changing tables diaper changing stations are not required to comply with Section 11B-603.5.
This change (and similar ones elsewhere in this code cycle) aligns the building code terminology with related legislative language, in particular Government Code §50535 and Health & Safety Code §118506.
11B-604.3.2 Overlap. The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible routes, clear floor space and clearances required at other fixtures, and the turning space. No other fixtures or obstructions shall be located within the required water closet clearance.
Exception: In residential dwelling units, a lavatory complying with Section 11B-606 shall be permitted on the rear wall 18 inches (457 mm) 26 inches (660 mm) minimum from the water closet centerline to allow for the installation of a grab bar where the clearance at the water closet is 66 inches (1676 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall.
Figure 11B-606.4.3.2 (Exception)
Overlap of Water Closet Clearance in Residential Dwelling Units
The 18-inch minimum dimension in previous code editions did not allow the installation of a rear grab bar at least 24 inches beyond the water closet centerline without conflicting with the height of the adjacent lavatory.
11B-604.8.1.2 Doors. Toilet 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 water closet. 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 water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (102 mm) maximum from the front partition farthest from the water closet and shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) minimum from the rear wall. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture. Doors may swing into that portion of maneuvering space which does not overlap the clearance required at a water closet.
Figure 11B-604.8.1.2
Maneuvering Space with Side-Opening Door
DSA has rationalized that this change is acceptable and compatible with the 2010 ADA Standards based on dimensional analysis and non-binding guidance from the United States Access Board. However, the 4-inch maximum offset dimension remains part of the 2010 ADA Standards as enforced by the United States Department of Justice and, presumably, by federal courts. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the 4-inch maximum offset dimension be honored even with this change to the California Building Code.
Older language from earlier versions of California accessibility standards had been carried forward as amendments to the 2010 ADA Standards without complete analysis of the effects. In this case, there were two unnecessarily confusing provisions which, upon further consideration, were no longer needed to ensure accessibility. First, the terminology used was somewhat archaic and did not adequately cover the actual conditions typically encountered in shower control design. Second, the height range requirement of “above the grab bar” and “no higher than 48 inches” is easier to meet than the previously specified range of control centerlines, especially with shower controls that consist of multiple elements. Based on these changes, then, the separate provisions for the shower spray unit are redundant and can be deleted.
11B-608.5.2 Standard roll-in type shower compartments. In standard roll-in type shower compartments, operable parts of controls and faucets shall be installed the controls, faucets, and the shower spray unit shall be located on the back wall of the compartment adjacent to the seat wall 19 inches (483 mm) 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall; and shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor, with their centerline at 39 inches (991 mm) to 41 inches (1041 mm) above the shower floor.
Operable parts of the shower spray unit, including the handle, shall be installed on the back wall adjacent to the seat wall 19 inches (483 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall; and shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.
Figure 11B-608.5.2(b)
Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartment Control Location
11B-608.5.3 Alternate roll-in type shower compartments. In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, operable parts of controls and faucets shall be installed the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall of the compartment adjacent to the seat wall 19 inches (483 mm) 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (381 mm) maximum, left or right of the centerline of the seat. The controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher htan 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor, with their centerline at 39 inches (991 mm) to 41 inches (1041 mm) above the shower floor.
Operable parts of the shower spray unit, including the handle, shall be installed on the side wall of the compartment adjacent to the seat wall 17 inches (432 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum from the seat wall or on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (381 mm) maximum, left or right, of the centerline of the seat; and shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.
Figure 11B-608.5.3(a)
Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartment Control Location