Tag: accessible bathrooms
Why A Handicap Bathroom Dimension Matters
To accommodate wheelchairs and provide enough space for the chairs to be easily rotated, handicapped-accessible bathrooms have to be large in dimension. The Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, also dictates the configuration of the fixtures in the room so they are easily accessible by wheelchair-bound people. Simple planning for a handicap bathroom dimension Floor Space […]
ADA Requirements for Bathrooms
In 1992, on January 26, Congress enacted the Americans with the Disabilities Act to protect the civil rights of disabled citizens. Accessible constructions of public buildings and facilities are required by title III of the ADA. As well as bathrooms in existing establishments, all new constructions and significant renovations are required to conform with the […]
