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1133A.6 Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls

Los Angeles Building Code > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1133A Kitchens > 1133A.6 Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls
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Faucet controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist.

The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 pounds (22.2N). Lever-operated, push-type and electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. Self-closing valves are allowed if the faucet remains open for at least 10 seconds.

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