AC 019 - The Best Video on ADA Requirements For All Restroom Fixtures!!!

[@jrameau]

Unfortunately, the T-Shape Clearance you drew has incorrect minimum dimensions.

[@archicorner]

Thank you for catching that!!! You are correct, the 14 inches on the T Shape should actually be 24 inches....

[@amandabrana]

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[@archicorner]

Wow, thank you very much!

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I second that thank you so much archicorner!

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[@christinebusby10]

Thank you for your channel! Love your content. I’m studying for my NCDIQ certification and watching your videos put the textbook info into a simple visual

[@archicorner]

Glad you like them!

[@christinebusby10]

When is your next video coming out? Is ur weekly? Monthly?

[@MLD.Ltd.]

4:48 OMG you are right!! I will have to go check out our BF millwork section now! I never looked that the detail this way with the *top of the lavatory rim* dimension in mind!

[@archicorner]

You should let us know what you found out! Glad you liked the video.

[@willjimenez6452]

What a great video! Your approach helps to understand the dull code books.

[@archicorner]

That is always a challenge! I am happy that you liked it. THANK YOU!

[@ivandiaz4168]

Amazing video! As always very informative. Keep the videos coming.

[@archicorner]

More to come! and thank you for watching the video, glad you liked it.

[@mariaallgood1420]

Thank you so much for posting-awesome video!! I teach at a Jr. College and this is a great resource for my students

[@archicorner]

That is awesome! Again, thank you!

[@sahardarwich]

Great video! Thank you

[@archicorner]

No problem, thanks!

[@mariaallgood1420]

Fantastic video-thank you so much for posting it-I teach at a Jr. College and this is an excellent resource for my design students!

[@archicorner]

Thank you for taking the time to send me messages! I hope you continue to watch my videos. I have done classroom presentations as a guest speaker/tutor in the past and loved the experience. I wish you the best!

[@catrachohn90]

Hi, I believe in single accommodation toilet rooms you also need a clearance in front of the water closet of 48" min. from the wall. Might be just a CBC thing. The door being opposite of the water closet has gotten us in trouble before with building officials when dealing with accessible path of travel drawings. Thanks for the videos, they are awesome.

[@archicorner]

IBC Sectin 11B-604.3.1 and ADA section 604.3 are different. You are correct, ADA does not have the additional requirement of 48" in front of the water closet. That is an IBC thing. Doors and accessories are very tricky. You are not allowed to obstruct door clearances, but there are times when a door may be able to obstruct fixture clearances. Check out ADA and IBC section 603.2.3 and be sure to read the exceptions. :). Best of wishes to you. THANK YOU for leaving a comment. Your input is appreciated!

[@braelanzone]

Great video!!! Thank you so much for helping the design community

[@archicorner]

Our pleasure!

[@stanleyoverby4179]

Could you elaborate on toe clearance a little bit more? i run into this problem a lot and if we do a new accessible stall we have to provide 66" for the width. Do we also need the toe clearance in the front? 59" + 6" for floor mounted. You seem to suggest that there are some situations where this can change

[@tayylorroth]

Really helpful and easy to follow videos on your channel! And so creatively presented!

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@hakah2050]

Thank you so much for the great video. The max toe clearance for a sink is 6". What does it mean? Does it mean that we can not have any space beyond 6" toe clearance? Please clarify FIGURE 11B-306.2-a - TOE CLEARANCE- in the LADBS Bulletin No P/BC 2020-087.

[@archicorner]

This is a great question. You can have as much space underneath the sink as you wish. However, you are able to use some of the space underneath the sink as part of your floor space (the 30" x 48" space). This toe kick limits how far underneath the sink you can count as clear floor space.

[@vijg6914]

Thank you, this was super duper helpful!

[@archicorner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stanleyoverby4179]

One thing I always run into in toilet rooms is can the toilet room entry door maneuvering clearance overlap the swing of a water closet compartment door? This would be for a multi user toilet room. We usually let it go, but I would love to find the answer to this.

[@jamesjoyce7975]

Nice video! For a new 7 story residential building…Does every apartment need a Ada bathroom?

[@archicorner]

Residential buildings have a different approach as it relates to accessibility. It's a bit difficult to explain, but the short answer is no, not all the units need to be accessible. You are however required to have accessible units. How many, and what type? that is for another discussion altogether.

[@phanuong87]

thanks for detailed video. Are these information based on Plumbing Provisions from ICC A117.1 Standard For Accessible and Usable Building Facilities?

[@archicorner]

These are based on the 2010 ADA standards. Good question!

[@phanuong87]

@@archicornerthanks!

[@mariaallgood1420]

Great video-what is the code requirements for the urinal partitions?

[@kristenjell5182]

This content are so valuable to me.

[@archicorner]

Thank you, we will keep trying to make more :)

[@renenava5213]

As a carpenter unión it’s very useful to me because yes l follow a print to go by but knowledge it’s best 👍

[@archicorner]

My dad (before retirement) and my brother are both in the carpenters union as well! small world. :). Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@SpaGuy]

Well Done!!

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@silvialabib5180]

Thank you so much, this is really helpful. is it possible by any chance to get a PDF of the overall dudle? i really wanna hang it on my desk as i study

[@archicorner]

I have been thinking on how to provide that. Perhaps it can be a service provided thru Patreon at a future date.

[@Adelinaskera34]

Archicorner, thanks for your videos. Could you please consider not using the music on the background on your videos? Does anyone else find that too noisy?

[@johnyikes7586]

My A117.1-2009 requires a vertical grab bar. Are you working from a different version?

[@archicorner]

Thank you for watching. Yes, this video is based specifically on the 2010 ADA and not documents based on ADA. Other State Building Codes or standard codes such as ANSI A117 take the ADA as a base standard and add to it, therefore each state may have slightly different requirements than the ADA.

[@joshuagautreau6555]

Do you need one ambulatory stall for every 6 toilet/urinals or just one if you have 12? Enjoyed your video.

[@archicorner]

ADA is not specific to the number of ambulatory stalls required other than stating "At least one" (ADA Section 213.3.1). Other state codes (e.g. California) is specific that at least 5% of the toilet compartments or 5% of the combination of toilet compartments and urinals should comply with this requirement (CBC 11B-213.3.1).

[@fuzzy5991]

Do you have a cheatsheet with all these measurements or do you know where I may find something?

[@archicorner]

It is not necessarily a cheat sheet, but my Patreon subscribers can download a PDF of the episode whiteboards created in this channel. For the episodes that have a whiteboard animation, not all the videos have whiteboards.

[@ravenchavez5661]

How about wc fron back wall is 12" to the center from finish like regular residential wc?

[@dcastillogzz]

Wonderful! Thanks again!

[@archicorner]

You are welcome!

[@ega0117]

I should have watch these videos to get me Architecture BS Degree. 😁

[@archicorner]

That is funny!!! Thank you for taking the time to post your comment.

[@sculpturesquellc6090]

Truly is the most comprehensive video on ADA clearances that I have seen. Do you mind if I screenshot some of these images and put them on my plans?

[@archicorner]

Martin Lide; Hope you are well! Not sure the video is "permit ready" quality, but thank you for the fine compliment!

[@Word357]

Good afternoon, I am a fan of your videos, they have been very helpful. Currently, I am involved in a new project. How do I determine how many restrooms I need and whether I can have Unisex Restroom? Thank you in advance. Marc0z Rafael Anaya

[@archicorner]

Sorry for the late reply. This depend on your state building code. In most cases, the International Plumbing Code (IPC) will determine how many fixtures you need (water closets, urinals, lavatories, etc.). That information is found in chapter 4 of the IPC. In addition, most occupancies will require 2 separate toilets 1 for male and 1 for female. If there are any exceptions to that rule, you will find it there. In the 2018 IBC for example under section 403.2 you can find exceptions to having separate facilities.

[@Word357]

@@archicorner thank you for your information.

[@420maryg]

Great video! What about the requirements for small businesses that employ 6 or less and have a smaller working area of about 600 sq ft?

[@archicorner]

Mary; Thank you for the comment. It is difficult to say without much more information. Sadly, since each state has their own requirements, I am unable to provide a clear answer. The number of occupants is not related to how many people are employed, instead the building code associates number of occupants with square footage. Moreover, the number of toilets is determined by the occupant load AND occupancy group. Some exceptions allow for 1 single use toilet to be provided, only for specific occupancy groups with limited occupant loads. Sorry I cannot provide you with a better answer. I would recommend you get in contact with a local architect who knows the codes in your area better.

[@EphremNyelemabeLegend]

Really helpful

[@archicorner]

Glad you think so!

[@myroslawworoch7398]

Awesome video! Does this apply to ada compatibility bathrooms?

[@archicorner]

Not sure if the questioned is understood.... The video shows the ADA requirements for a restrooms guided by the 2010 ADA design guidelines.

[@arescue]

Are you asking about adaptable bathrooms for housing?

[@myroslawworoch7398]

@@arescue yes

[@arescue]

@@myroslawworoch7398 is the building in CA ?

[@myroslawworoch7398]

@@arescue it’s in New Jersey. A 4 story condo building with 36 units. They are being built to be ada adaptable, not accessible.

[@brentlegendre957]

more info on toilet rooms would be beneficial - there is more to discuss

[@archicorner]

Could you provide samples of what you are referring to? Thank you and we look forward to your reply :).

[@josephbracale2013]

I am trying to use this on EdPuzzle for high school students but t doesnt allow me

[@Joe-nc4nf]

Thank you.

[@archicorner]

You're welcome!

[@420maryg]

What about the requirements for small businesses that employ 6 or less and have about 600 sq ft space?

[@archicorner]

hopefully we understand your questions correctly. We think you are asking if an accessible restroom has to be provided if you have a small business. The short answer is yes. When you have a business, that means that it is open to the public. And even if "public toilets" are not available to customers, you are still employing people. Often times when ADA comes to mind you only think of a wheel chair, but there are many more other disabilities out there. You must always have an accessible toilet no matter the size. The plumbing code may allow for the use of a single toilet room depending on the type of business and if your business is small enough. Although most businesses are required to have separate toilet rooms for men and women.

[@miltonacevedo2412]

Thank you

[@archicorner]

Welcome!

[@larrytinnin3357]

What is the deal with angled mirrors, I was told by an inspector that if the mirror is angled it increases the allowance it can be located AFF, I have not found this in writing anywhere yet

[@archicorner]

If someone has found this in writing, please let us know. As you mentioned Larry, there are times that inspectors allow mirrors that are mounted too high to be left alone if they are angled, reasoning that the angle allows the person to view items below the installation line and thereby meeting the purpose of a mirror that is installed at a lower height. However, that is NOT something that may be accepted by everyone.

[@arescue]

You can check with the US Access board if you have a question. They are really helpful.

[@MeYouandTheBlendedCrew]

The inspector told us that if we can’t move the bathroom, the option can be a giveback. He said the architect should know but our architect doesn’t know. Can you explain?

[@archicorner]

What is the context of such request? Why do they want to move the bathroom? Do you really mean the room or a fixture within the room (i.e. water closet, urinal, etc.).

[@mariahockman1404]

What does DOJ mean?

[@archicorner]

Department of Justice. 😊

[@buterdhams]

You said adult restrooms. How is it different for children restrooms at a school ?

[@mostafamagdy7995]

Alot of metric system users are watching please add the a meter dimensions beside inches dimensions.

[@archicorner]

Thank you for the comment! Much appreciated!

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[@archicorner]

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