HomeMy WebLinkAbout5MANEUVERING SPACE & REACH REQUIREMENTS
MANEUVERING SPACE & REACH REQUIREMENTS CONT HANDRAILS, GRAB BARS, SEATS LAVATORIES
4.2 Space allowance and Reach Ranges. (2) At least one accessible shall connect accessible 4.26.1* General. All handrails, grab bars, and tub and
buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are on the same shower seats required to be accessible by 4.1,4.8,4.9,4.16, \
4.2.1 * Wheelchair Passage Width. The minimum clear Site. 4.17,4.20 or 4.21 shall comply with 4.26. 1 1/2 1 1/2 ', 1 1/2 1 1/2
width for single wheelchair (815mm) and 36 in.(915 mm)
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continuously (see fig. 1 and 24 (e)). (3) At least one accessible route shall connect accessible 4.26.2* Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and Handrails.
building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and The diameter or width of the gripping surfaces of a handrail or
4.2.2 Width for Wheelchair Passing. The minimum width elements and with all accessible dwelling units within the grab bar shall be 1 1/4" to 1 1/2"(32mm to 38mm), or the shape _
for two wheelchairs to pass is 60 in. (1525 mm) (see fig. 2). building or facility. shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. If handrails or
grab bars are mounted adjacent to a wall, the space between
4.2.3* Wheelchair turning space. The space required for a (4) An accessible route shall connect at least one accessible the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 1/2"(38mm) see Fig. 39(a), / G N . if LO � E
(b),(c),and(e)). Handrails may be located in a recess if the e N
wheelchair to make a 180 degree tum is a Gear space of 60 entrance of each accessible dwelling unit with those exterior recess is a maximum of 3"(75mm) deep and extends at least d fN
and interior spaces and that serve the accessible
in.(1525 mm) diameter (see fig.3 (a)) or a T-shaped space 18"(455mm) above the top of the rail (see Fig. 39(d)). (a) (b)
(see fig. 3 (b)). dwelling unit. Handrail Handrail
4.26.3 Structural Strength. The structural strength of grab 6 max• toe .��'���� C SSI ���''•.
4.3.3 Width. The minimum clear width of an accessible route 15o clearance
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4.2.4* Clear floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs. shall be 36 in.(915 mm) except at doors (see 4.13.5 and clearance zo5 .-...
4.13.6). Obstruction, the minimum clear width of the shall meet the following specification: \ 17 min. depth
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4.2.4.1 Size and Approach. The minimum clear floor or accessible route shall be as shown in fig.7 (a) and (b). (1)• Bending stress in a grab bar or seat induced \ Fig. 31 J 09000 ;
ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary by the maximum bending moment from the o
wheelchair and occupant is 30 in. by 48 in.(760mm by 1220 EXCEPTION: Curb ramps that are a part of a required means application of 250 Ibf(1112N) shall be less Lavatory Clearances STATE OF V
mm)(see fig.4 (a)). The minimum clear floor or ground space of egress shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide. than the allowable stress for the material of theO - QJ� .. /ND1 AN
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for wheelchairs may be positioned for forward or parallel grab bar or seat. 17 min `
approach to an object. (see fig.4 (b) and (c)). Clear floor or 4.3.4 Passing Space. If an accessible route has less than 60 430
(2). Shear stress induced in a grab bar or seat by
ground space for wheelchairs may be part of the knee space in. 91525mm) clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 in. b the application of 250 Ibf(1112N) shall be less -
required under some objects. 60 in.(1525mm by 1525mm) shall be located at reasonablethan the allowable shear stress for the material 1 1/2 1 v2 I clew
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intervals not to exceed 200 ft. (61 m), A T -intersection of two of the grab bar or seat. If the connection 1 1/2 1 1 34 34 '' E space Oo
4.2.4.2 Relationship of Maneuvering Clearance to corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. between the grab bar or seat and its mounting 34 34 "'
Wheelchair Spaces. One full unobstructed side of the clear bracket or other support is considered to be (0) (d)i - E
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floor or ground space for a wheelchair shall adjoin or overlap 4.3.5 Head Room. Accessible routes shall comply with 4.4.2. fully restrained, then direct and torsional sheer 19 max Z O
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an accessible route or adjoin another wheelchair clear floor stresses shall be totaled for the combined 485 O Z
space. If a clear floor space is located in an alcove or 4.3.6 Surface Textures. The surface of an accessible route shear stress, which shall not exceed the 0
otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional shall comply with 4.5. allowable shear stress.
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maneuvering clearances shall be provided as shown in fig. 4 (3). Shear force induced in a fastener or mounting Fig. 32 0J
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4.3.7 Slope. An accessible route with running slope greater device from the application of 250 Ibf(1112N)
than 1:20 is a ramp and shall comply with 4.8. Nowhere shall shall be less than the allowable lateral load of a U
4.2.4.3. Surfaces for Wheelchair Spaces. Clear floor or the cross slope of an accessible route exceed 1:50. either the fastener or mounting device or the 4.19 LAVATORIES AND MIRRORS. 3
ground spaces for wheelchairs shall comply with 4.5. supporting structure, whichever is the smaller 4.19.1 General. The requirements of 4.19 shall apply to V 3
4.3.8 Changes in Levels. Changes in levels along an allowable load. lavatory fixtures, vanities, and built-in lavatories.
4.2.5* Forward Reach. If the clear floor space only allows accessible route shall comply with 4.5.2. If an accessible route (4). Tensile force induced in a fastener by a direct
forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward \ 4.19.2 Height and Clearances. Lavatories shall be
has changes in level greater than 1/2"(13mm), then a curb tension force of 250 Ibf(1112N) plus the E o
reach allowed shall be 48 in.(1220 mm) see fig.5 (a). The her than 34" g
mounted with the rim or counter surface no hicV
ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift (as permitted in 4.1.3 and maximum moment from the application of 250 z c.i
minimum low forward reach is 15 in.(380 mm). If the high(865 mm) above the finish floor. Provide a clearance of at
4.1.6) shall be provided that complies with 4.7, 4.8, 4. 10, or Ibf(1112N) shall be less than the allowable M
forward reach is over an obstruction, reach and clearances least 29" (735 mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the
4.11, respectively. An accessible route does not include stairs, withdrawal load between the fastener and the M
shall be as shown in fig. 5(b). steps, or escalators. See definition of "egress, means of in supporting structure. apron. Knee and toe clearance shall comply with Fig. 31. OIY CR
3.5.4.19.3 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space 30" by 48" z M O
4.2.6* Side Reach. If the clear floor space allows parallel (5). Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings. ch X
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(760 mm by 1220 mm) complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided M
approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum high side 4.3.9 Doors. Doors along an accessible route shall comply in front of a lavatory to allow forward approach. Such clear v j 00 w
reach allowed shall be 54 in 91370mm) and the low side reach 1 1/2 = - O
with 4.13. floor space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and Of
shall be no less than 9 in.(230 mm) above the floor (fig.6 (a) 3a O
shall extend a maximum of 19 485 mm underneath the r� o
and (b)). If the side reach is over an obstruction, the reach 4.26.4 Eliminating Hazards. A handrail or grab bar 1 1/2 ( ) U) cn z ti w
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4.3.10 Egress. Accessible routes serving any accessible and an wall or other surface adjacent to it 3a lavatory (see Fig. 32). O ¢ rn IY
and clearances shall be as shown in fig.6 (c). y j O
space or element shall also serve as a means of egress for shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements. U J � o O°
4.3 Accessible Route. emergencies or connect to an accessible area of rescue 4.19.4. Exposed Pipes and Surfaces. Hot water and drain w �_ w Cj LU
g Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8"(3.2mm). N pipes under lavatories shall be insulated or otherwise LU � w
assistance. configured to protect against contact. There shall be sharp or w
4.3.1 * General. All walks, halls, corridors, aisles, skywalks, abrasive surfaces under lavatories. w v t7 IH
tunnels, and other spaces that are part of an accessible route
shall comply with 4.3. r 4.19.5 Faucets. faucets shall comply with 4.27.4 Lever -
(e) operated, push -type, and electronically controlled mechanisms
4.3.2 Location. Handrail
Fig 39 are examples of acceptable designs. If self-closing valves are
(1) At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site Size and Spacing of Handrails and Grab Bars used the faucet shall remain open for at least 10 seconds.
shall be provided from public transportation shops, accessible
parking, and accessible passenger loading zones, and public THE DETAILS WITHIN THIS SHEET 4.19.6* Mirrors. Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom
edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40" (115 mm)
streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance they ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY above the finish floor (see Fig. 31).
serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent
feasible coincide with the route for the general public.
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additional maneuvering clearence of 6 in (150 mm) additional maneuvering clearance of 12 in (305 mm) be 48 in(1220 mm) maximum. When x is 20 to 25in(510 to 635mm), they shall be 44 in (1120 mm) maximum. then y shall wing walls z7(sas) A=Om5 shall be provided as shown. shall be provided as shown.(e) (b) Fig. 8 (e)
Additional Maneuvering Clearance for Alcoves Maximum forward Reach over an obstruction Fig. 8 (c) Free -Standing Overhanging Objects Example of Protection around Wall -Mounted Objects and Measurements of Clear Widths
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Minimum Clear Floor Space for Wheelchairs Forward Reach INFORMATION