Analysis Of The Proposed Standarts (Appendix A) - Summary Of The Major Substantive Changes Proposed For The Scoping And Technical Requirements Page 23

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Plan-2B: 2004 ADAAG Minimum with
In-swinging Door
7’-0” X 6’-6” • 45.50 Square Feet
Plan-2A: 1991 Standards Minimum with
In-swinging Door
This plan shows a typical example of a single-user
5’-0” X 8’-6” • 42.50 Square Feet
toilet room that meets the minimum requirements of
the 2004 ADAAG when the entry door swings into
the room. In the proposed standards an exception
This plan shows a typical example of a single-user
allows the entry door to swing over the clear floor
toilet room that meets the minimum requirements of
spaces and clearances required at the fixtures if a
the 1991 Standards. Depending on the width of the
clear floor space complying with section 305.3 (30
hallway and other circulation issues, it can be
inches by 48 inches) is provided outside the arc of
preferable to swing the entry door into the toilet
the door swing, section 603.3.3 exception 2. The
room. Businesses and public entities typically prefer
required maneuvering space for the door, section
to have an in-swinging door. The in-swinging door
404.2.4.1 and figure 404.2.4.1(a), also is a factor in
increases overall room size because it cannot swing
room size. This clear space cannot be obstructed by
over the required clear floor space at any accessible
the plumbing fixtures. Note that this layout provides
fixture, 1991 Standards 4.22.2. This increases the
more space for turning when the door is closed than
room depth from Plan-1A. The door is permitted to
Plan-1B.
swing over the required turning space shown as a 60
inch circle.
This layout is seven percent (7%) larger than the
accompanying Plan-2A: 1991 Standards Minimum
with in-swinging Door example.
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