Clear Width
The drawing identifies 60 inches of clear width for both side-entry and front-entry accessible compartments.
ADA Requirements
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ADA Restroom Partition Requirements
Helpful planning information for accessible toilet compartments, including side-entry, front-entry, and ambulatory stall layouts.
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Important planning note
ADA requirements are detailed and project-specific. The information below is a general planning overview, not a complete code review. Always confirm your design against the current ADA Standards, applicable building codes, and the authority having jurisdiction.
Accessible Compartments
Side-Entry and Front-Entry Layouts
The existing TPH Supply drawing compares the two common accessible compartment configurations and highlights key clear dimensions.
Front-Entry Clearance
For the front-entry layout shown, the drawing identifies 48 inches from the edge of the toilet to the back of the compartment door.
Side-Entry Clearance
For the side-entry layout shown, the drawing identifies 60 inches from the edge of the toilet to the obstruction in front.
Handicap Stalls
Compare the Entry Configurations
A side-entrance compartment places the door along the side approach. A front-entrance compartment positions the door across from the toilet. Door location, swing, fixture placement, and clear floor space all affect the final design.
- Review all labeled clear dimensions.
- Confirm the door location and swing direction.
- Account for toilet placement and nearby obstructions.
- Have the final layout reviewed for project compliance.
Ambulatory Stalls
Ambulatory Accessible Compartments
Where six or more toilet compartments, or a combination of compartments and urinals, are provided in a toilet room, an ambulatory accessible compartment must also be provided.
- Include the ambulatory compartment in the overall restroom count and layout.
- Follow the clear widths, door arrangement, and grab-bar placement shown in the applicable standards.
- Confirm all project-specific requirements before ordering partitions.
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