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<br />11B-604.8.1.1.1 Maneuvering Space With In-Swinging Door - 11B-604.8.1.1.1 Maneuvering Space With In-Swinging Door - In a wheelchair accessible
<br />compartment with an in-swinging door, a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide by 36 inches (914
<br />mm) deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the clearance required in Section
<br />11B-604.8.1.1. See Figures 11B-604.8.1.1.2 (b) and 11B-604.8.1.1.3 (b).
<br />11B-604.8.1.1.2 Maneuvering Space With Side-Opening Door - 11B-604.8.1.1.2 Maneuvering Space With Side-Opening Door - In a wheelchair accessible
<br />compartment with a door located in the side wall or partition, either in-swinging or out-swinging, a
<br />minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be
<br />provided in front of the water closet. See Figure 11B-604.8.1.1.2.
<br />11B-604.8.1.1.3 Maneuvering Space With End-Opening Door - 11B-604.8.1.1.3 Maneuvering Space With End-Opening Door - In a wheelchair accessible
<br />compartment with a door located in the front wall or partition (facing the water closet), either in-
<br />swinging or out-swinging, a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 48 inches (1219 mm) deep
<br />maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet. See Figure 11B-604.8.1.1.3.
<br />11B-604.8.1.2 Doors - 11B-604.8.1.2 Doors - Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section
<br />11B-404 except that if the approach is from the push side of the compartment door, clearance between
<br />the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum
<br />measured perpendicular to the compartment door in its closed position. Doors shall be located in the
<br />front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front
<br />partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (102 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest
<br />from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be farthest from
<br />the water closet and shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) minimum from the rear wall. The door shall be self-
<br />closing and have a privacy latch. A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on
<br />both sides of the door near the latch. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance
<br />required for any fixture. Doors may swing into that portion of maneuvering space which does not overlap
<br />the clearance required at a water closet.
<br />Exception:Exception: When located at the side of a toilet compartment, the toilet compartment door opening
<br />shall provide a clear width of 34 inches (864 mm) minimum.
<br />11B-604.8.1.3 Approach - 11B-604.8.1.3 Approach - Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to the
<br />water closet.
<br />11B-604.8.1.4 Toe Clearance - 11B-604.8.1.4 Toe Clearance - At least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance of 9 inches
<br />(229 mm) minimum above the finish floor and 6 inches (152 mm) deep minimum beyond the
<br />compartment-side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members. Partition components at
<br />toe clearances shall be smooth without sharp edges or abrasive surfaces. Compartments for children's
<br />use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches (305 mm) minimum above the finish floor.
<br />Exception:Exception: Toe clearance at the side partition is not required in a compartment greater than 66
<br />inches (1676 mm) wide.
<br />11B-604.8.1.5 Grab Bars - 11B-604.8.1.5 Grab Bars - Grab bars shall comply with Section 11B-609. A side-wall grab bar
<br />complying with Section 11B-604.5.1 shall be provided and shall be located on the wall closest to the
<br />water closet. In addition, a rear-wall grab bar complying with Section 11B-604.5.2 shall be provided.
<br />Where separate grab bars are required on adjacent walls at a common mounting height, an L-shaped
<br />grab bar meeting the dimensional requirements of Sections 11B-604.5.1 and 11B-604.5.2 shall be
<br />permitted.
<br />11B-604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments - 11B-604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments - Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-604.8.2.
<br />11B-604.8.2.1 Size - 11B-604.8.2.1 Size - Ambulatory accessible compartments shall have a depth of 60 inches (1524
<br />mm) minimum and a width of 35 inches (889 mm) minimum and 37 inches (940 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-604.8.2.2 Doors - 11B-604.8.2.2 Doors - Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section
<br />11B-404, except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between
<br />the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 44 inches (1118 mm) minimum. The
<br />door shall be self-closing and have a privacy latch. A door pull complying with Section 11B-404.2.7
<br />shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into
<br />the minimum required compartment area.
<br />11B-604.8.2.3 Grab Bars - 11B-604.8.2.3 Grab Bars - Grab bars shall comply with Section 11B-609. A side-wall grab bar
<br />complying with Section 11B-604.5.1 shall be provided on both sides of the compartment.
<br />11B-604.8.3 Coat Hooks and Shelves - 11B-604.8.3 Coat Hooks and Shelves - Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges
<br />specified in Section 11B-308. Shelves shall be located 40 inches (1016 mm) minimum and 48 inches
<br />(1219 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
<br />11B-604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children's Use - 11B-604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children's Use - Water closets and toilet compartments
<br />for children's use shall comply with Section 11B-604.9. When the exception in Section 11B-604.1 is used, the
<br />suggested dimensions of Table 11B-604.9 for a single age group shall be applied consistently to the installation
<br />of a water closet and all associated components.
<br />11B-604.9.1 Location - 11B-604.9.1 Location - The water closet shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side.
<br />The centerline of the water closet shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 18 inches (457 mm)
<br />maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum
<br />and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet
<br />compartment specified in Section 11B-604.8.2. Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand
<br />approach to the water closet.
<br />11B-604.9.2 Clearance - 11B-604.9.2 Clearance - Clearance around a water closet shall comply with Section 11B-604.3.
<br />11B-604.9.3 Height - 11B-604.9.3 Height - The height of water closets shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum and 17 inches
<br />(432 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.
<br />11B-604.9.4 Grab Bars - 11B-604.9.4 Grab Bars - Grab bars for water closets shall comply with Section 11B-604.5.
<br />11B-604.9.5 Flush Controls - 11B-604.9.5 Flush Controls - Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush
<br />controls shall comply with Sections 11B-309.2 and 11B-309.4 and shall be installed 36 inches (914 mm)
<br />maximum above the finish floor. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except
<br />in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with Section 11B-604.8.2.
<br />11B-604.9.6 Dispensers - 11B-604.9.6 Dispensers - Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Section 11B-309.4 and shall be 7
<br />inches (178 mm) minimum and 9 inches (229 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the
<br />centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 14 inches (356 mm) minimum and 19
<br />inches (483 mm) maximum above the finish floor. There shall be a clearance of 11/ 2 inches (38 mm)
<br />minimum below the grab bar. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow
<br />continuous paper flow.
<br />11B-604.9.7 Toilet Compartments - 11B-604.9.7 Toilet Compartments - Toilet compartments shall comply with Section 11B-604.8.
<br />11B-605 Urinals11B-605 Urinals
<br />11B-605.1 General - 11B-605.1 General - Urinals not provided in urinal compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-605.1
<br />through 11B-605.4. Urinals provided in urinal compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-605.1 through
<br />11B-605.5.
<br />11B-605.2 Height and Depth - 11B-605.2 Height and Depth - Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 inches (432
<br />mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Urinals shall be 131/ 2 inches (343 mm) deep minimum
<br />measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture.
<br />11B-605.3 Clear Floor Space - 11B-605.3 Clear Floor Space - A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for
<br />forward approach shall be provided.
<br />11B-605.4 Flush Controls - 11B-605.4 Flush Controls - Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls
<br />shall comply with Section 11B-309 except that the flush control shall be mounted at a maximum height of 44
<br />inches (1118 mm) above the finish floor. Urinals provided in urinal compartments and with hand operated flush
<br />controls shall have the controls located on the open side of the urinal.
<br />11B-605.5 Urinal Compartments - 11B-605.5 Urinal Compartments - Wheelchair accessible urinal compartments shall comply with Section
<br />11B-605.5. Compartments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall comply with Section 11B-603.
<br />11B-605.5.1 Urinal Location - 11B-605.5.1 Urinal Location - Urinals in compartments shall have the centerline of the urinal located 17
<br />inches (432 mm) minimum to 18 inches (457 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition. Urinals shall
<br />be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.
<br />11B-605.5.2 Maneuvering Clearance - 11B-605.5.2 Maneuvering Clearance - A minimum 66 inches (1676 mm) wide and 66 inches (1676 mm)
<br />deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the urinal. A turning space complying with Section
<br />11B-304 shall be provided within the compartment.
<br />Exception:Exception: Where toe clearance complying with Section 11B-605.5.4 is provided, the required
<br />maneuvering space in front of the urinal fixture shall be permitted to be reduced to 60 inches (1524
<br />mm) minimum wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum deep.
<br />11B-605.5.3 Doors - 11B-605.5.3 Doors - Urinal compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section
<br />11B-404 except that if the approach is from the push side of the compartment door, clearance between the
<br />door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum measured
<br />perpendicular to the compartment door in its closed position. Doors shall be located in the front partition or
<br />in the side wall or partition farthest from the urinal. Where located in the front partition, the door opening
<br />shall be 4 inches (102 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the urinal. Where located
<br />in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches maximum (102 mm) from the front partition.
<br />The urinal compartment door shall be out-swinging, self-closing and have a privacy latch. Door pulls
<br />complying with Section 11B-404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch.
<br />Exception:Exception: When located at the side wall or partition of a urinal compartment, the compartment door
<br />opening shall provide a clear width of 34 inches (864 mm) minimum.
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<br />11B-605.5.4 Toe Clearance - 11B-605.5.4 Toe Clearance - The front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance
<br />of 9 inches (229 mm) minimum above the finish floor and 6 inches (152 mm) deep minimum beyond the
<br />compartment side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members. Partition components at toe
<br />clearances shall be smooth without sharp edges or abrasive surfaces. Compartments for children's use shall
<br />provide a toe clearance of 12 inches (305 mm) minimum above the finish floor.
<br />11B-606 Lavatories and Sinks11B-606 Lavatories and Sinks
<br />11B-606.1 General - 11B-606.1 General - Lavatories and sinks shall comply with Section 11B-606.
<br />11B-606.2 Clear Floor Space - 11B-606.2 Clear Floor Space - A clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305, positioned for a forward
<br />approach, and knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306 shall be provided.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />A parallel approach complying with Section 11B-305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink in a
<br />space where a cook top or conventional range is not provided and to wet bars.
<br />Reserved.
<br />In residential dwelling units, cabinetry shall be permitted under lavatories and kitchen sinks
<br />provided that all of the following conditions are met:
<br />the cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the fixture;
<br />the finish floor extends under the cabinetry; and
<br />the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.
<br />A knee clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground shall be
<br />permitted at lavatories and sinks used primarily by children 6 through 12 years where the rim or
<br />counter surface is 31 inches (787 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />A parallel approach complying with Section 11B-305 shall be permitted to lavatories and sinks
<br />used primarily by children 5 years and younger.
<br />The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
<br />No more than one bowl of a multibowl sink shall be required to provide knee and toe clearance
<br />complying with Section 11B-306.
<br />11B-606.3 Height - 11B-606.3 Height - Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter
<br />surface 34 inches (864 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />Reserved.
<br />In residential dwelling unit kitchens, sinks that are adjustable to variable heights, 29 inches (737
<br />mm) minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) maximum, shall be permitted where rough-in plumbing
<br />permits connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29 inches (737
<br />mm).
<br />11B-606.4 Faucets - 11B-606.4 Faucets - Controls for faucets shall comply with Section 11B-309. Hand-operated metering faucets
<br />shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum.
<br />11B-606.5 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces - 11B-606.5 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces - Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be
<br />insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under
<br />lavatories and sinks.
<br />11B-606.6 Adjacent Side Wall or Partition - 11B-606.6 Adjacent Side Wall or Partition - Lavatories, when located adjacent to a side wall or partition, shall
<br />be a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) to the centerline of the fixture.
<br />11B-606.7 Sink Depth - 11B-606.7 Sink Depth - Where a forward approach is required at a sink, knee and toe clearance shall be
<br />provided in compliance with Section 11B-306.
<br />11B-607 Bathtubs11B-607 Bathtubs
<br />11B-607.1 General - 11B-607.1 General - Bathtubs shall comply with Section 11B-607.
<br />11B-607.2 Clearance - 11B-607.2 Clearance - Clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 48
<br />inches (1219 mm) wide minimum for forward approach and 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum for parallel
<br />approach. A lavatory complying with Section 11B-606 shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance.
<br />Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall extend 12 inches (305
<br />mm) minimum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub.
<br />11B-607.3 Seat - 11B-607.3 Seat - A permanent seat at the head end of the bathtub or a removable in-tub seat shall be provided.
<br />Seats shall comply with Section 11B-610.
<br />11B-607.4 Grab Bars - 11B-607.4 Grab Bars - Grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with Section 11B-609 and shall be provided in
<br />accordance with Section 11B-607.4.1 or 11B-607.4.2. Where separate grab bars are required on adjacent walls at
<br />a common mounting height, an L-shaped or U-shaped grab bar meeting the dimensional requirements of Section
<br />11B-607.4.1 or 11B-607.4.2 shall be permitted.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />Reserved.
<br />In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in bathtubs located in
<br />bathing facilities provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit
<br />the installation of grab bars complying with Section 11B-607.4.
<br />11B-607.4.1 Bathtubs With Permanent Seats - 11B-607.4.1 Bathtubs With Permanent Seats - For bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be
<br />provided in accordance with Section 11B-607.4.1.
<br />11B-607.4.1.1 Back Wall - 11B-607.4.1.1 Back Wall - Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in
<br />accordance with Section 11B-609.4 and the other located 8 inches (203 mm) minimum and 10 inches
<br />(254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches (381 mm)
<br />maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.
<br />11B-607.4.1.2 Control End Wall - 11B-607.4.1.2 Control End Wall - A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on
<br />the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
<br />11B-607.4.2 Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats - 11B-607.4.2 Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats - For bathtubs without permanent seats, grab bars shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-607.4.2.
<br />11B-607.4.2.1 Back Wall - 11B-607.4.2.1 Back Wall - Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in
<br />accordance with Section 11B-609.4 and the other located 8 inches (203 mm) minimum and 10 inches
<br />(254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be 24 inches (610 mm) long
<br />minimum and shall be installed 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches
<br />(305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.
<br />11B-607.4.2.2 Control End Wall - 11B-607.4.2.2 Control End Wall - A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on
<br />the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
<br />11B-607.4.2.3 Head End Wall - 11B-607.4.2.3 Head End Wall - A grab bar 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum shall be installed on
<br />the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
<br />11B-607.5 Controls - 11B-607.5 Controls - Controls, other than drain stoppers, shall be located on an end wall. Controls shall be
<br />between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of
<br />the bathtub. Controls shall comply with Section 11B-309.4.
<br />11B-607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water - 11B-607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water - A shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1499 mm) long
<br />minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided.
<br />The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower
<br />head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars. Bathtub shower
<br />spray units shall deliver water that is 120°F (49°C) maximum.
<br />11B-607.7 Bathtub Enclosures - 11B-607.7 Bathtub Enclosures - Enclosures for bathtubs shall not obstruct controls, faucets, shower and spray
<br />units or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto bathtub seats or into bathtubs. Enclosures on bathtubs shall not
<br />have tracks installed on the rim of the open face of the bathtub.
<br />11B-608 Shower Compartments11B-608 Shower Compartments
<br />11B-608.1 General - 11B-608.1 General - Shower compartments shall comply with Section 11B-608.
<br />11B-608.2 Size and Clearances for Shower Compartments - 11B-608.2 Size and Clearances for Shower Compartments - Shower compartments shall have sizes and
<br />clearances complying with Section 11B-608.2.
<br />11B-608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - Transfer type shower compartments shall be 36
<br />inches (914 mm) by 36 inches (914 mm) clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of
<br />opposing sides and shall have a 36-inch (914 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower
<br />compartment. Clearance of 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum by 48 inches (1219 mm) long minimum
<br />measured from the control wall shall be provided. Transfer type shower compartments shall be permitted in
<br />transient lodging guest rooms, multibedroom housing units in undergraduate student housing and residential
<br />dwelling units; and shall not be permitted at other locations to meet the requirements of Section
<br />11B-213.3.6.
<br />11B-608.2.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.2.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - Standard roll-in type shower compartments
<br />shall be 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum by 60 inches (1524 mm) deep minimum clear inside
<br />dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides with a full opening width on the long side.
<br />11B-608.2.2.1 Clearance - 11B-608.2.2.1 Clearance - A 36 inch (914 mm) wide minimum by 60 inch (1524 mm) long minimum
<br />clearance shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the shower compartment.
<br />11B-608.2.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.2.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - Alternate roll-in type shower compartments
<br />shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions
<br />measured at center points of opposing sides. A 36 inch (914 mm) wide minimum entry shall be provided at
<br />one end of the long side of the compartment.
<br />Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Continued
<br />1.
<br />2.
<br />1.
<br />2.
<br />11B-608.3 Grab Bars - 11B-608.3 Grab Bars - Grab bars shall comply with Section 11B-609 and shall be provided in accordance with
<br />Section 11B-608.3. Where multiple grab bars are used, required horizontal grab bars shall be installed at the
<br />same height above the finish floor. Where separate grab bars are required on adjacent walls at a common
<br />mounting height, an L-shaped or U-shaped grab bar meeting the dimensional requirements of Section
<br />11B-608.3.2 or 11B-608.3.3 shall be permitted.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />Reserved.
<br />In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in showers located in
<br />bathing facilities provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit
<br />the installation of grab bars complying with Section 11B-608.3.
<br />11B-608.3.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.3.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - In transfer type compartments, grab bars shall be
<br />provided across the control wall and back wall to a point 18 inches (457 mm) from the control wall.
<br />11B-608.3.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.3.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - Grab bars shall be provided on the back wall
<br />and the side wall opposite the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be
<br />installed 6 inches (152 mm) maximum from adjacent walls.
<br />11B-608.3.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.3.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - In alternate roll-in type shower
<br />compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment
<br />entry. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (152 mm)
<br />maximum from adjacent walls.
<br />11B-608.4 Seats - 11B-608.4 Seats - A folding seat shall be provided in roll-in type showers and transfer type shower
<br />compartments. Seats shall comply with Section 11B-610.
<br />Exception:Exception: In residential dwelling units, seats shall not be required in shower compartments provided that
<br />reinforcement has been installed in walls so as to permit the installation of seats complying with Section
<br />11B-608.4.
<br />11B-608.5 Controls - 11B-608.5 Controls - Controls, faucets and shower spray units shall comply with Section 11B-309.4. Controls
<br />and faucets shall allow the user to close and open the water supply.
<br />11B-608.5.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.5.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments - In transfer type shower compartments, the controls,
<br />faucets and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall opposite the seat 38 inches (965 mm)
<br />minimum and 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum above the shower floor and shall be located on the control
<br />wall 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening.
<br />11B-608.5.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.5.2 Standard Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - In standard roll-in type shower
<br />compartments, the controls, faucets and the shower spray unit shall be located on the back wall of the
<br />compartment adjacent to the seat wall 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum
<br />from the seat wall; and shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above
<br />the shower floor.
<br />11B-608.5.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - 11B-608.5.3 Alternate Roll-in Type Shower Compartments - In alternate roll-in type shower
<br />compartments, the controls, faucets and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall of the
<br />compartment adjacent to the seat wall 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum
<br />from the seat wall or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (381 mm) maximum, left
<br />or right of the centerline of the seat. The controls, faucets and shower spray units shall be located above the
<br />grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.
<br />11B-608.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water - 11B-608.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water - A shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1499 mm) long
<br />minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided.
<br />The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower
<br />head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars. Shower spray
<br />units shall deliver water that is 120°F (49°C) maximum.
<br />Exception:Exception: Where subject to excessive vandalism, two fixed shower heads shall be permitted instead of a
<br />hand-held spray unit in facilities that are not medical care facilities, long-term care facilities, transient
<br />lodging guest rooms or residential dwelling units. Each shower head shall be installed so it can be operated
<br />independently of the other and shall have swivel angle adjustments, both vertically and horizontally. One
<br />shower head shall be located at a height of 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum above the shower finish floor.
<br />11B-608.7 Thresholds - 11B-608.7 Thresholds - Thresholds in roll-in type shower compartments shall be 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high
<br />maximum in accordance with Section 11B-303. In transfer type shower compartments, thresholds 1/2 inch (12.7
<br />mm) high maximum shall be beveled, rounded or vertical.
<br />Exception:Exception: A threshold 2 inches (51 mm) high maximum shall be permitted in transfer type shower
<br />compartments in existing facilities where provision of a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high threshold would disturb the
<br />structural reinforcement of the floor slab.
<br />11B-608.8 Shower Enclosures - 11B-608.8 Shower Enclosures - Enclosures for shower compartments shall not obstruct controls, faucets and
<br />shower spray units or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto shower seats.
<br />11B-608.9 Shower Floor or Ground Surface - 11B-608.9 Shower Floor or Ground Surface - Floor or ground surfaces of showers shall comply with Section
<br />11B-302.1 and shall be sloped 1:48 maximum in any direction. Where drains are provided, grate openings shall
<br />be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum and flush with the floor surface.
<br />11B-608.10 Soap Dish - 11B-608.10 Soap Dish - Where a soap dish is provided, it shall be located on the control wall at 40 inches
<br />(1016 mm) maximum above the shower floor, and within the reach limits from the seat.
<br />11B-609 Grab Bars11B-609 Grab Bars
<br />11B-609.1 General - 11B-609.1 General - Grab bars in toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall comply with Section 11B-609.
<br />11B-609.2 Cross Section - 11B-609.2 Cross Section - Grab bars shall have a cross section complying with Section 11B-609.2.1 or
<br />11B-609.2.2.
<br />11B-609.2.1 Circular Cross Section - 11B-609.2.1 Circular Cross Section - Grab bars with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter
<br />of 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-609.2.2 Non-Circular Cross Section - 11B-609.2.2 Non-Circular Cross Section - Grab bars with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-
<br />section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (102 mm)
<br />minimum and 4.8 inches (122 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-609.3 Spacing - 11B-609.3 Spacing - The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1-1/2inches (38 mm). The space
<br />between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum. The
<br />space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />The space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above
<br />shall be permitted to be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum.
<br />For L-shaped or U-shaped grab bars complying with Section 11B-609.9 the space between the
<br />walls and the grab bar shall be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum for a distance of 6 inches on either
<br />side of the inside corner between two adjacent wall surfaces.
<br />11B-609.4 Position of Grab Bars - 11B-609.4 Position of Grab Bars - Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches (838 mm)
<br />minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface,
<br />except that at water closets for children's use complying with Section 11B-604.9, grab bars shall be installed in a
<br />horizontal position 18 inches (457 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum above the finish floor
<br />measured to the top of the gripping surface. The height of the lower grab bar on the back wall of a bathtub shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-607.4.1.1 or 11B-607.4.2.1.
<br />11B-609.5 Surface Hazards - 11B-609.5 Surface Hazards - Grab bars and any wall or other surfaces adjacent to grab bars shall be free of
<br />sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges.
<br />11B-609.6 Fittings - 11B-609.6 Fittings - Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings.
<br />11B-609.7 Installation - 11B-609.7 Installation - Grab bars shall be installed in any manner that provides a gripping surface at the
<br />specified locations and that does not obstruct the required clear floor space.
<br />11B-609.8 Structural Strength - 11B-609.8 Structural Strength - Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or
<br />horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the grab bar, fastener, mounting device or
<br />supporting structure.
<br />11B-609.9 Alternate Configuration - 11B-609.9 Alternate Configuration - L-shaped or U-shaped grab bars shall be permitted.
<br />11B-610 Seats11B-610 Seats
<br />11B-610.1 General - 11B-610.1 General - Seats in bathtubs and shower compartments shall comply with Section 11B-610.
<br />11B-610.2 Bathtub Seats - 11B-610.2 Bathtub Seats - The top of bathtub seats shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483
<br />mm) maximum above the bathroom finish floor. The depth of a removable in-tub seat shall be 15 inches (381
<br />mm) minimum and 16 inches (406 mm) maximum. The seat shall be capable of secure placement. Permanent
<br />seats at the head end of the bathtub shall be 15 inches (381 mm) deep minimum and shall extend from the back
<br />wall to or beyond the outer edge of the bathtub.
<br />11B-610.3 Shower Compartment Seats - 11B-610.3 Shower Compartment Seats - A seat in a standard roll-in shower compartment shall be a folding
<br />type, shall be installed on the side wall adjacent to the controls, and shall extend from the back wall to a point
<br />within 3 inches (76 mm) of the compartment entry. A seat in an alternate roll-in type shower compartment shall
<br />be a folding type, shall be installed on the front wall opposite the back wall, and shall extend from the adjacent
<br />side wall to a point within 3 inches (76 mm) of the compartment entry. In transfer type showers, the seat shall
<br />extend from the back wall to a point within 3 inches (76 mm) of the compartment entry. The top of the seat shall
<br />be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum above the bathroom finish floor. When
<br />folded, the seat shall extend 6 inches (152 mm) maximum from the mounting wall. Seats shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-610.3.1 or 11B-610.3.2.
<br />11B-610.3.1 Rectangular Seats - 11B-610.3.1 Rectangular Seats - The rear edge of a rectangular seat shall be 2-1/2 inches (64 mm)
<br />maximum and the front edge 15 inches (381 mm) minimum and 16 inches (406 mm) maximum from the
<br />seat wall. The side edge of the seat shall be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall.
<br />11B-610.3.2 L-Shaped Seats - 11B-610.3.2 L-Shaped Seats - The rear edge of an L-shaped seat shall be 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) maximum
<br />and the front edge 15 inches (381 mm) minimum and 16 inches (406 mm) maximum from the seat wall.
<br />The rear edge of the "L" portion of the seat shall be 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the wall and the
<br />front edge shall be 14 inches (356 mm) minimum and 15 inches (381 mm) maximum from the wall. The
<br />end of the "L" shall be 22 inches (559 mm) minimum and 23 inches (584 mm) maximum from the main
<br />seat wall.
<br />11B-610.4 Structural Strength - 11B-610.4 Structural Strength - Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or
<br />horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device or
<br />supporting structure.
<br />Division 7: Communication Elements and Features
<br />11B-701 General11B-701 General
<br />11B-701.1 Scope - 11B-701.1 Scope - The provisions of Division 7 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by
<br />a requirement in this chapter.
<br />11B-702 Fire Alarm Systems11B-702 Fire Alarm Systems
<br />11B-702.1 General - 11B-702.1 General - Fire alarm systems shall have permanently installed audible and visible alarms complying
<br />with NFPA 72 and Chapter 9, Sections 907.5.2.1 and 907.5.2.3.
<br />11B-703 Signs11B-703 Signs
<br />11B-703.1 General - 11B-703.1 General - Signs shall comply with Section 11B-703. Where both visual and tactile characters are
<br />required, either one sign with both visual and tactile characters or two separate signs, one with visual, and one
<br />with tactile characters, shall be provided.
<br />11B-703.1.1 Plan Review and Inspection - 11B-703.1.1 Plan Review and Inspection - Signs as specified in Section 11B-703, or in other sections of
<br />this code, when included in the construction of new buildings or facilities, or when included, altered or
<br />replaced due to additions, alterations or renovations to existing buildings or facilities, and when a permit is
<br />required, shall comply with Sections 11B-703.1.1.1 and 11B-703.1.1.2.
<br />11B-703.1.1.1 Plan Review - 11B-703.1.1.1 Plan Review - Plans, specifications or other information indicating compliance with
<br />these regulations shall be submitted to the enforcing agency for review and approval.
<br />11B-703.1.1.2 Inspection - 11B-703.1.1.2 Inspection - Signs and identification devices shall be field inspected after installation
<br />and approved by the enforcing agency prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy per
<br />Chapter 1, Division II, Section 111, or final approval where no certificate of occupancy is issued. The
<br />inspection shall include, but not be limited to, verification that Braille dots and cells are properly spaced
<br />and the size, proportion and type of raised characters are in compliance with these regulations.
<br />11B-703.2 Raised Characters - 11B-703.2 Raised Characters - Raised characters shall comply with Section 11B-703.2 and shall be duplicated
<br />in Braille complying with Section 11B-703.3. Raised characters shall be installed in accordance with Section
<br />11B-703.4.
<br />11B-703.2.1 Depth - 11B-703.2.1 Depth - Raised characters shall be 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) minimum above their background.
<br />11B-703.2.2 Case - 11B-703.2.2 Case - Characters shall be uppercase.
<br />11B-703.2.3 Style - 11B-703.2.3 Style - Characters shall be sans serif. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly
<br />decorative or of other unusual forms.
<br />11B-703.2.4 Character Proportions - 11B-703.2.4 Character Proportions - Characters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the
<br />uppercase letter "O" is 60 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter
<br />"I".
<br />11B-703.2.5 Character Height - 11B-703.2.5 Character Height - Character height measured vertically from the baseline of the character
<br />shall be 5/ 8 inch (15.9 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum based on the height of the
<br />uppercase letter "I".
<br />11B-703.2.6 Stroke Thickness - 11B-703.2.6 Stroke Thickness - Stroke thickness of the uppercase letter "I" shall be 15 percent maximum
<br />of the height of the character.
<br />11B-703.2.7 Character Spacing - 11B-703.2.7 Character Spacing - Character spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of
<br />adjacent raised characters within a message, excluding word spaces. Where characters have rectangular
<br />cross sections, spacing between individual raised characters shall be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4
<br />times the raised character stroke width maximum. Where characters have other cross sections, spacing
<br />between individual raised characters shall be 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised character
<br />stroke width maximum at the base of the cross sections, and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4 times the
<br />raised character stroke width maximum at the top of the cross sections. Characters shall be separated from
<br />raised borders and decorative elements 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum.
<br />11B-703.2.8 Line Spacing - 11B-703.2.8 Line Spacing - Spacing between the baselines of separate lines of raised characters within a
<br />message shall be 135 percent minimum and 170 percent maximum of the raised character height.
<br />11B-703.2.9 Format - 11B-703.2.9 Format - Text shall be in a horizontal format.
<br />11B-703.3 Braille - 11B-703.3 Braille - Braille shall be contracted (Grade 2) and shall comply with Sections 11B-703.3 and
<br />11B-703.4.
<br />11B-703.3.1 Dimensions and Capitalization - 11B-703.3.1 Dimensions and Capitalization - Braille dots shall have a domed or rounded shape and shall
<br />comply with Table 11B-703.3.1. The indication of an uppercase letter or letters shall only be used before the
<br />first word of sentences, proper nouns and names, individual letters of the alphabet, initials and acronyms.
<br />11B-703.3.2 Position - 11B-703.3.2 Position - Braille shall be positioned below the corresponding text in a horizontal format, flush
<br />left or centered. If text is multilined, Braille shall be placed below the entire text. Braille shall be separated
<br />3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) maximum from any other tactile characters and 3/8
<br />inch (9.5 mm) minimum from raised borders and decorative elements.
<br />Exception: Braille provided on elevator car controls shall be separated 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) minimum and
<br />shall be located directly below the corresponding raised characters or symbols.
<br />11B-703.4 Installation Height and Location - 11B-703.4 Installation Height and Location - Signs with tactile characters shall comply with Section
<br />11B-703.4.
<br />11B-703.4.1 Height Above Finish Floor or Ground - 11B-703.4.1 Height Above Finish Floor or Ground - Tactile characters on signs shall be located 48 inches
<br />(1219 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest
<br />Braille cells and 60 inches (1524 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from
<br />the baseline of the highest line of raised characters.
<br />Exception:Exception: Tactile characters for elevator car controls shall not be required to comply with Section
<br />11B-703.4.1.
<br />11B-703.4.2 Location - 11B-703.4.2 Location - Where a tactile sign is provided at a door, the sign shall be located alongside the
<br />door at the latch side. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with one active leaf, the sign shall be
<br />located on the inactive leaf. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with two active leafs, the sign
<br />shall be located to the right of the right hand door. Where there is no wall space at the latch side of a single
<br />door or at the right side of double doors, signs shall be located on the nearest adjacent wall. Signs
<br />containing tactile characters shall be located so that a clear floor space of 18 inches (457 mm) minimum by
<br />18 inches (457 mm) minimum, centered on the tactile characters, is provided beyond the arc of any door
<br />swing between the closed position and 45 degree open position. Where provided, signs identifying
<br />permanent rooms and spaces shall be located at the entrance to, and outside of the room or space. Where
<br />provided, signs identifying exits shall be located at the exit door when approached in the direction of egress
<br />travel.
<br />Exception:Exception: In alterations where sign installation locations identified in Section 11B-703.4.2 are
<br />obstructed or otherwise unavailable for sign installation, signs with tactile characters shall be permitted
<br />on the push side of doors with closers and without hold-open devices.
<br />11B-703.5 Visual Characters - 11B-703.5 Visual Characters - Visual characters shall comply with Section 11B-703.5.
<br />Exception:Exception: Where visual characters comply with Section 11B-703.2 and are accompanied by Braille
<br />complying with Section 11B-703.3, they shall not be required to comply with Sections 11B-703.5.2
<br />through 11B-703.5.6, 11B- 703.5.8 and 11B-703.5.9.
<br />11B-703.5.1 Finish and Contrast - 11B-703.5.1 Finish and Contrast - Characters and their background shall have a non-glare finish.
<br />Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark
<br />characters on a light background.
<br />11B-703.5.2 Case - 11B-703.5.2 Case - Characters shall be uppercase or lowercase or a combination of both.
<br />11B-703.5.3 Style
<br />Characters shall be conventional in form. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative
<br />or of other unusual forms.
<br />11B-703.5.4 Character Proportions - 11B-703.5.4 Character Proportions - Characters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the
<br />uppercase letter "O" is 60 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase
<br />letter "I".
<br />11B-703.5.5 Character Height - 11B-703.5.5 Character Height - Minimum character height shall comply with Table 11B-703.5.5.
<br />Viewing distance shall be measured as the horizontal distance between the character and an obstruction
<br />preventing further approach towards the sign. Character height shall be based on the uppercase letter "I".
<br />Exception:Exception: Where provided, floor plans providing emergency procedures information in accordance
<br />with Title 19 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-703.5.5.
<br />1.
<br />2.
<br />3.
<br />1.
<br />2.
<br />11B-703.5.6 Height From Finish Floor or Ground - 11B-703.5.6 Height From Finish Floor or Ground - Visual characters shall be 40 inches (1016 mm)
<br />minimum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />Visual characters indicating elevator car controls shall not be required to comply with Section
<br />11B-703.5.6.
<br />Floor-level exit signs complying with Chapter 10, Section 1013.7 shall not be required to
<br />comply with Section 11B-703.5.6.
<br />Where provided, floor plans providing emergency procedures information in accordance with
<br />Title 19 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-703.5.6.
<br />11B-703.5.7 Stroke Thickness - 11B-703.5.7 Stroke Thickness - Stroke thickness of the uppercase letter "I" shall be 10 percent minimum
<br />and 20 percent maximum of the height of the character.
<br />11B-703.5.8 Character Spacing - 11B-703.5.8 Character Spacing - Character spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of
<br />adjacent characters, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall be 10 percent
<br />minimum and 35 percent maximum of character height.
<br />11B-703.5.9 Line Spacing - 11B-703.5.9 Line Spacing - Spacing between the baselines of separate lines of characters within a
<br />message shall be 135 percent minimum and 170 percent maximum of the character height.
<br />11B-703.5.10 Format - 11B-703.5.10 Format - Text shall be in a horizontal format.
<br />11B-703.6 Pictograms - 11B-703.6 Pictograms - Pictograms shall comply with Section 11B-703.6.
<br />11B-703.6.1 Pictogram Field - 11B-703.6.1 Pictogram Field - Pictograms shall have a field height of 6 inches (152 mm) minimum.
<br />Characters and Braille shall not be located in the pictogram field.
<br />11B-703.6.2 Finish and Contrast - 11B-703.6.2 Finish and Contrast - Pictograms and their field shall have a non-glare finish. Pictograms
<br />shall contrast with their field with either a light pictogram on a dark field or a dark pictogram on a light field.
<br />11B-703.6.3 Text Descriptors - 11B-703.6.3 Text Descriptors - Pictograms shall have text descriptors located directly below the pictogram
<br />field. Text descriptors shall comply with Sections 11B-703.2, 11B-703.3 and 11B-703.4.
<br />11B-703.7 Symbols of Accessibility - 11B-703.7 Symbols of Accessibility - Symbols of accessibility shall comply with Section 11B-703.7.
<br />11B-703.7.1 Finish and Contrast - 11B-703.7.1 Finish and Contrast - Symbols of accessibility and their background shall have a non-glare
<br />finish. Symbols of accessibility shall contrast with their background with either a light symbol on a dark
<br />background or a dark symbol on a light background.
<br />11B-703.7.2 Symbols11B-703.7.2 Symbols
<br />11B-703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility - 11B-703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility - The International Symbol of Accessibility shall
<br />comply with Figure 11B-703.7.2.1. The symbol shall consist of a white figure on a blue background.
<br />The color blue shall approximate FS 15090 in Federal Standard 595C. A border may be provided inside
<br />or outside of the minimum required International Symbol of Accessibility dimension.
<br />Exceptions:Exceptions:
<br />The appropriate enforcement agency may approve other colors provided the symbol
<br />contrast is light on dark or dark on light.
<br />On the accessibility function button on hall call consoles in a destination-oriented
<br />elevator system the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be a white symbol on a
<br />black background.
<br />11B-703.7.2.2 International Symbol of TTY - 11B-703.7.2.2 International Symbol of TTY - The International Symbol of TTY shall comply with
<br />Figure 11B-703.7.2.2.
<br />11B-703.7.2.3 Volume Control Telephones - 11B-703.7.2.3 Volume Control Telephones - Telephones with a volume control shall be identified by
<br />a pictogram of a telephone handset with radiating sound waves on a square field such as shown in
<br />Figure 11B-703.7.2.3.
<br />11B-703.7.2.4 Assistive Listening Systems - 11B-703.7.2.4 Assistive Listening Systems - Assistive listening systems shall be identified by the
<br />International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss complying with Figure 11B-703.7.2.4.
<br />11B-703.7.2.5 Reserved11B-703.7.2.5 Reserved
<br />11B-703.7.2.6 Toilet and Bathing Facilities Geometric Symbols - 11B-703.7.2.6 Toilet and Bathing Facilities Geometric Symbols - Geometric symbols at entrances to
<br />toilet and bathing rooms shall be mounted at 58 inches (1473 mm) minimum and 60 inches (1524
<br />mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground surface measured from the centerline of the symbol.
<br />Where a door is provided the symbol shall be mounted within 1 inch (25 mm) of the vertical centerline
<br />of the door.
<br />11B-703.7.2.6.1 Men's Toilet and Bathing Facilities - 11B-703.7.2.6.1 Men's Toilet and Bathing Facilities - A triangle symbol shall be located at
<br />entrances to men's toilet and bathing facilities. The triangle symbol shall be an equilateral triangle
<br />1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick with edges 12 inches (305 mm) long and a vertex pointing upward. The
<br />color of the triangle symbol shall contrast with the color of the door or surface on which the
<br />triangle symbol is mounted, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background.
<br />Exception:Exception: Within secure perimeter of detention and correctional facilities, geometric symbols
<br />shall not be required to be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick.
<br />11B-703.7.2.6.2 Women's Toilet and Bathing Facilities - 11B-703.7.2.6.2 Women's Toilet and Bathing Facilities - A circle symbol shall be located at
<br />entrances to women's toilet and bathing facilities. The circle symbol shall be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
<br />thick and 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter. The color of the circle symbol shall contrast with the
<br />color of the door or surface on which the circle symbol is mounted, either light on a dark
<br />background or dark on a light background.
<br />Exception:Exception: Within secure perimeter of detention and correctional facilities, geometric symbols
<br />shall not be required to be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick.
<br />11B-703.7.2.6.3 Unisex Toilet and Bathing Facilities - 11B-703.7.2.6.3 Unisex Toilet and Bathing Facilities - A combined circle and triangle symbol
<br />shall be located at entrances to unisex toilet and bathing facilities. The combined circle and
<br />triangle symbol shall consist of a circle symbol 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick and 12 inches (305 mm)
<br />in diameter with a 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick equilateral triangle symbol superimposed on and
<br />geometrically inscribed within the 12-inch (305 mm) diameter of the circle symbol. The vertices of
<br />the triangle symbol shall be located 1/ 4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum from the edge of the circle
<br />symbol with a vertex pointing upward. The color of the triangle symbol shall contrast with the color
<br />of the circle symbol, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. The color of
<br />the circle symbol shall contrast with the color of the door or surface on which the combined circle
<br />and triangle symbol is mounted, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background.
<br />Exception:Exception: Within secure perimeter of detention and correctional facilities, geometric symbols
<br />shall not be required to be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick.
<br />11B-703.7.2.6.4 Edges and Vertices on Geometric Symbols - 11B-703.7.2.6.4 Edges and Vertices on Geometric Symbols - Edges shall be eased or rounded
<br />at 1/16 inch (1.59 mm) minimum, or chamfered at 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) maximum. Vertices shall be
<br />radiused between 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-703.7.2.7 Pedestrian Traffic-Control Buttons - 11B-703.7.2.7 Pedestrian Traffic-Control Buttons - Pole-supported pedestrian traffic-control buttons
<br />shall be identified with color coding consisting of a textured horizontal yellow band 2 inches (51 mm) in
<br />width encircling the pole, and a 1-inch-wide (25 mm) dark border band above and below this yellow
<br />band. Color coding shall be placed immediately above the control button. Control buttons shall be
<br />located no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the ground surface adjacent to the pole.
<br />11B-703.8 Variable Message Signs11B-703.8 Variable Message Signs
<br />11B-703.8.1 General - 11B-703.8.1 General - High resolution variable message sign (VMS) characters shall comply with
<br />Sections 11B-703.5 and 11B-703.8.12 through 11B-703.8.14. Low resolution variable message sign
<br />(VMS) characters shall comply with Section 11B-703.8.
<br />11B-703.8.2 Case - 11B-703.8.2 Case - Low resolution VMS characters shall be uppercase.
<br />11B-703.8.3 Style - 11B-703.8.3 Style - Low resolution VMS characters shall be conventional in form, shall be sans serif,
<br />and shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative or of other unusual forms.
<br />11B-703.8.4 Character Height - 11B-703.8.4 Character Height - The uppercase letter "I" shall be used to determine the allowable
<br />height of all low resolution VMS characters of a font. Viewing distance shall be measured as the
<br />horizontal distance between the character and an obstruction preventing further approach towards the
<br />sign. The uppercase letter "I" of the font shall have a minimum height complying with Table
<br />11B-703.8.4.
<br />Exception:Exception: In assembly seating where the maximum viewing distance is 100 feet (30.5 m) or
<br />greater, the height of the uppercase "I" of low resolution VMS fonts shall be permitted to be 1 inch
<br />(25 mm) for every 30 feet (9144 mm) of viewing distance, provided the character height is 8
<br />inches (203 mm) minimum. Viewing distance shall be measured as the horizontal distance
<br />between the character and where someone is expected to view the sign.
<br />11B-703.8.5 Character Width - 11B-703.8.5 Character Width - The uppercase letter "O" shall be used to determine the allowable
<br />width of all low resolution VMS characters of a font. Low resolution VMS characters shall comply with
<br />the pixel count for character width in Table 11B-703.8.5.
<br />11B-703.8.6 Stroke Width - 11B-703.8.6 Stroke Width - The uppercase letter "I" shall be used to determine the allowable stroke
<br />width of all low resolution VMS characters of a font. Low resolution VMS characters shall comply with
<br />the pixel count for stroke width in Table 11B-703.8.5.
<br />11B-703.8.7 Character Spacing - 11B-703.8.7 Character Spacing - Spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of
<br />adjacent low resolution VMS characters within a message, excluding word spaces. Low resolution VMS
<br />character spacing shall comply with the pixel count for character spacing in Table 11B-703.8.5.
<br />11B-703.8.8 Line Spacing - 11B-703.8.8 Line Spacing - Low resolution VMS characters shall comply with Section 11B-703.5.9.
<br />11B-703.8.9 Height Above Floor - 11B-703.8.9 Height Above Floor - Low resolution VMS characters shall be 40 inches (1016 mm)
<br />minimum above the floor of the viewing position, measured to the baseline of the character. Heights of
<br />low resolution variable message sign characters shall comply with Table 11B-703.8.4, based on the
<br />size of the characters on the sign.
<br />No.Revisions Date
<br />1 SD Set 06/05/2025
<br />2 DD Set 07/03/2025
<br />3 90% CD Set 08/14/2025
<br />4 Plan Check Submittal 09/19/2025
<br />09-2027
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