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However, there are standard requirements describing grab bar installation for the purpose of maintaining proper handicapped accessible toilet and shower compartment accessibility, such as length, diameter, gripping surface, installation height, and installation location, without being interfered by other washroom accessories products. Grab bars are considered inherently accessible. Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) agree-there should be no sharp or abrasive surfaces beneath lavatories or sinks to protect those approaching in wheelchairs. 1 1/5 and 1 3/5 in.) in diameter, with a non-slip continuous gripping, or peened, surface. 32 or 38-mm) grab bars, whereas CSA requires grab bars between 30 and 40 mm ( i.e. The diameter of grab bars may also differ. In any case, depending on jurisdiction, grab bar length and configuration may vary. 1ĪDA also mandates a minimum of 38 mm of free space below working surface beneath grab bar, permitting easy access for one’s hand to wrap around it, whereas CSA requires designers not to place washroom equipment too close to a grab bar. CSA B651-12 requires 35 to 45 mm (1 2/5 to 1 4/5 in.) between grab bar and smooth wall or vertical surface. or smooth vertical surface) to the grab bar’s inside surface to permit safe access and use. Additionally, ADA requires a maximum of 38 mm (1 ½ in.) of space between the wall ( i.e. ADA requires at least 305 mm (12 in.) of free space above the grab bar’s working surface to permit free unobstructed arm and elbow movement, supporting one’s weight, from one end of the grab bar to the other. However, most are not aware of a couple of simple facts. However, there are a few key areas where ADA and CSA differ.ĭesigners understand the basic principle of where to place a grab bar. Similarly, CSA describes Clause 6.2.7.2 whereby there must be a toilet stall for users with limited mobility. At the same time, CSA B651-12’s Clause 6.2.7.1 describes “accessible toilet stalls.” ADA states one ambulatory stall is required for every six water closets, or combination of urinals and water closets totalling six or more fixtures. Under the updated 2010 ADA, Section 604.8.1, wherever toilets are provided, at least one “toilet compartment” shall comply for wheelchair accessibility. For example, in regard to projects with barrier-free concerns in Ontario, this author often finds himself referring to the Ontario Building Code ( OBC) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA), CSA B651-12, and ADA for necessary information. Consequently, Canadian designers may wish to consider employing ADA as a supplement to CSA B651-12. Further, at this time, some of the issues covered in this article are not described as thoroughly by the Canadian standard. While ADA is not mandatory in Canada, it still provides important information to guide design of barrier-free washrooms. When designing public restrooms, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B651-12, Accessible Design for the Built Environment, should be followed to ensure best practices. mounting height of washroom accessories.With respect to this final aspect, CSA B651-12 and ADA address and regulate numerous design elements, including: When it comes to washrooms, Canadian architects and designers are under increasing pressure to meet client expectations while simultaneously satisfying applicable jurisdictional codes, regulations, standards, and applicable barrier-free concerns. Although there is clearly a significant difference between codes and standards, most designers have long since learned to consider barrier-free standards as being ‘code,’ thus ensuring consistent equal and easy accessibility everywhere for all. Standards, on the other hand, are more or less considered guidelines describing established rules or the basis of construction, such as for example the case of washroom accessories. Codes are considered law and are established by the government, such as the provincial building codes. Standards are not the same as codes, and most construction industry professionals understand the difference. This article focuses on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B651-12, Accessible Design for the Built Environment, and the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) Standards, which describe their respective national standards. While reducing waste and minimising labor expense associated with refilling and maintaining dispensing units.By Steven C. Bobrick’s paper towel dispensers are engineered to provide building owners greater control over paper towel consumption and purchasing options.
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