Type B units shall comply with
Section 1004.
The accessible primary entrance shall be on an accessible route from public and common areas. The primary entrance shall not be to a bedroom unless it is the only entrance.
Accessible routes within Type B units shall comply with Section 1004.3.
At least one accessible route shall connect all spaces and elements that are a part of the unit. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as a general circulation path.
Exceptions:
1. An accessible route is not required to unfinished attics and unfinished basements that are part of the unit.
2. One of the following is not required to be on an accessible route:
2.1. A raised floor area in a portion of a living, dining, or sleeping room; or
2.2. A sunken floor area in a portion of a living, dining, or sleeping room; or
2.3. A mezzanine that does not have plumbing fixtures or an enclosed habitable space.
Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following elements: walking surfaces with a slope not steeper than 1:20, doors and doorways, ramps, elevators, and platform lifts.
Walking surfaces that are part of an accessible route shall comply with Section 1004.4.
Clear width of an accessible route shall comply with
Section 403.5.
Changes in level shall comply with
Section 303.
Exception: Where exterior deck, patio or balcony surface materials are impervious, the finished exterior impervious surface shall be 2 inches (50 mm) below the floor level of the adjacent interior spaces of the unit.
Doors and doorways shall comply with Section 1004.5.
The primary entrance door to the unit shall comply with
Section 404.
Exception: Storm and screen doors serving individual dwelling or sleeping units are not required to comply with
Section 404.2.5.
Doorways intended for user passage shall comply with Section 1004.5.2.
Doorways shall have a clear opening of 313/4 inches (805 mm) minimum. Clear opening of swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
Where the operable parts on an inactive leaf of a double leaf doorway are located more than 48 inches (1220 mm) or less than 15 inches (380 mm) above the floor, the active leaf shall provide the clearance required by
Section 1004.5.2.1.
Thresholds shall comply with
Section 303.
Exception: Thresholds at exterior slidng doors shall be permitted to be 3/4 inch (19 mm) maximum in height, provided they are beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
Automatic doors shall comply with
Section 404.3.
Ramps shall comply with
Section 405.
Elevators within the unit shall comply with
Section 407,
408, or
409.
Platform lifts within the unit shall comply with
Section 410.
Lighting controls, electrical switches and receptacle outlets, environmental controls, electrical panelboards, and user controls for security or intercom systems shall comply with Sections
309.2 and
309.3.
Exceptions:
1. Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use.
2. Where two or more receptacle outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one receptacle outlet shall not be required to comply with Section 309.
3. Floor receptacle outlets.
4. HVAC diffusers.
5. Controls mounted on ceiling fans.
6. Controls or switches mounted on appliances.
7. Plumbing fixture controls.
8. Reset buttons and shut-offs serving appliances, piping and plumbing fixtures.
9. Where redundant controls other than light switches are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to be accessible.
10. Within kitchens and bathrooms, lighting controls, electrical switches and receptacle outlets are permitted to be located over cabinets with counter tops 36 inches (915 mm) maximum in height and 251/2 inches (650 mm) maximum in depth.
Washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with Section 1004.10.
A clear floor space complying with
Section 305.3, shall be provided. A parallel approach shall be provided for a top loading machine. A forward or parallel approach shall be provided for a front loading machine.
Toilet and bathing fixtures shall comply with Section 1004.11.
Exception: Fixtures on levels not required to be accessible.
Reinforcement shall be provided for the future installation of grab bars and shower seats at water closets, bathtubs, and shower compartments. Where walls are located to permit the installation of grab bars and seats complying with
Section 604.5 at water closets; grab bars complying with
Section 607.4 at bathtubs; and for grab bars and shower seats complying with Sections,
608.3,
608.2.1.3,
608.2.2.3 and
608.2.3.2 at shower compartments; reinforcement shall be provided for the future installation of grab bars and seats complying with those requirements.
Exceptions:
1. In a room containing only a lavatory and a water closet, reinforcement is not required provided the room does not contain the only lavatory or water closet on the accessible level of the unit.
2. At water closets reinforcement for the side wall vertical grab bar component required by Section 604.5 is not required.
3. At water closets where wall space will not permit a grab bar complying with Section 604.5.2, reinforcement for a rear wall grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in length centered on the water closet shall be provided.
4. At water closets where a side wall is not available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar complying with Section 604.5.1, reinforcement for a sidewall grab bar, 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in length, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall, shall be provided.
5. At water closets where a side wall is not available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar complying with Section 604.5.1 reinforcement for a swing-up grab bar complying with Section 1004.11.1.1 shall be permitted.
6. At water closets where a side wall is not available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar complying with Section 604.5.1 reinforcement for two swing-up grab bars complying with Section 1004.11.1.1 shall be permitted to be installed in lieu of reinforcement for rear wall and side wall grab bars.
7. In shower compartments larger than 36 inches (915 mm) in width and 36 inches (915 mm) in depth reinforcement for a shower seat is not required.
A clearance of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum from the centerline of the water closet to any side wall or obstruction shall be provided where reinforcement for swing–up grab bars is provided. When the approach to the water closet is from the side, the 18 inches (455 mm) minimum shall be on the side opposite the direction of approach. Reinforcement shall accommodate a swing–up grab bar centered 15
3/
4 inches (400 mm) from the centerline of the water closet and 28 inches (710 mm) minimum in length, measured from the wall to the end of the horizontal portion of the grab bar. Reinforcement shall accommodate a swing-up grab bar with a height in the down position of 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum. Reinforcement shall be adequate to resist forces in accordance with
Section 609.8.
Exception: Where a water closet is positioned with a wall to the rear and to one side, the centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the sidewall.
FIGURE 1004.11.1.1
SWING-UP GRAB BAR FOR WATER CLOSET
Clear floor spaces required by
Section 1004.11.3.1 (Option A) or
1004.11.3.2 (Option B) shall comply with Sections 1004.11.2 and
305.3.
Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance for any fixture.
Exception: Where a clear floor space complying with
Section 305.3, excluding knee and toe clearances under elements, is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing.
Clear floor space at fixtures shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearances complying with
Section 306.
Either all toilet and bathing areas provided shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.1 (Option A), or one toilet and bathing area shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.2 (Option B).
Each fixture provided shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.
Exceptions:
1. Where multiple lavatories are provided in a single toilet and bathing area such that travel between fixtures does not require travel through other parts of the unit, not more than one lavatory is required to comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.
2. A lavatory and a water closet in a room containing only a lavatory and water closet, provided the room does not contain the only lavatory or water closet on the accessible level of the unit.
A clear floor space complying with
Section 305.3, positioned for a parallel approach, shall be provided at a lavatory. The clear floor space shall be centered on the lavatory.
Exception: A lavatory complying with
Section 606 shall be permitted. Cabinetry shall be permitted under the lavatory provided the following criteria are met:
(a) The cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the lavatory; and
(b) The floor finish extends under the cabinetry; and
(c) The walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.1.1
LAVATORY IN TYPE B UNITS—OPTION A BATHROOMS
The water closet shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.2.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.1.2
CLEARANCE AT WATER CLOSETS IN TYPE B UNITS
The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from one side of the required clearance.
Clearance around the water closet shall comply with Sections
1004.11.3.1.2.2.1 through
1004.11.3.1.2.2.3.
Exception: Clearance complying with Sections 1003.11.2.4.2 through 1003.11.2.4.4.
Clearance around the water closet shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in width, measured perpendicular from the side of the clearance that is 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the water closet centerline.
Clearance around the water closet shall be 56 inches (1420 mm) minimum in depth, measured perpendicular from the rear wall.
Where a forward approach is provided, the clearance shall be 66 inches (1675 mm) minimum in depth, measured perpendicular from the rear wall.
A vanity or other obstruction 24 inches (610 mm) maximum in depth, measured perpendicular from the rear wall, shall be permitted to overlap the required clearance, provided the width of the remaining clearance at the water closet is 33 inches (840 mm) minimum.
Where provided, a bathtub shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.1.3.1 or
1004.11.3.1.3.2 and a shower compartment shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.1.3.3.
A clearance 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in length and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in width shall be provided in front of bathtubs with a parallel approach. Lavatories complying with
Section 606 shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance. A lavatory complying with
Section 1004.11.3.1.1 or a water closet shall be permitted at one end of the bathtub if a clearance of 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in width for a parallel approach is provided in front of the bathtub.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.1.3.1
PARALLEL APPROACH BATHTUB IN TYPE B UNITS—OPTION A BATHROOMS
A clearance 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in length and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in width shall be provided in front of bathtubs with a forward approach. A water closet and a lavatory shall be permitted in the clearance at one end of the bathtub.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.1.3.2
FORWARD APPROACH BATHTUB IN
TYPE B UNITS—OPTION A BATHROOMS
If a shower compartment is the only bathing facility, the shower compartment shall have dimensions of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width and 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in depth. A clearance of 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length, measured perpendicular from the shower head wall, and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in depth, measured from the face of the shower compartment, shall be provided. Reinforcing for a shower seat is not required in shower compartments larger than 36 inches (915 mm) in width and 36 inches (915 mm) in depth.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.1.3.3
TRANSFER-TYPE SHOWER
COMPARTMENT IN TYPE B UNITS
One of each type of fixture provided shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.2. The accessible fixtures shall be in a single toilet/bathing area, such that travel between fixtures does not require travel through other parts of the unit.
Lavatories shall comply with Sections
1004.11.3.1.1 and
1004.11.3.2.1.1.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.2.1
LAVATORY IN TYPE B UNITS—OPTION B BATHROOMS
The front of the lavatory shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the floor, measured to the higher of the rim or counter surface.
The water closet shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.1.2.
The accessible bathing fixture shall be a bathtub complying with
Section 1004.11.3.2.3.1 or a shower compartment complying with
Section 1004.11.3.2.3.2.
A clearance 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length measured perpendicular from the control end of the bathtub, and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in width shall be provided in front of bathtubs.
FIGURE 1004.11.3.2.3.1
BATHROOM CLEARANCE IN
TYPE B UNITS—OPTION B BATHROOMS
A shower compartment shall comply with
Section 1004.11.3.1.3.3.
Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with Section 1004.12.
Clearance complying with Section 1004.12.1 shall be provided.
Clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum.
FIGURE 1004.12.1.1
MINIMUM KITCHEN CLEARANCE IN TYPE B UNITS
In kitchens with counters, appliances, or cabinets on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
FIGURE 1004.12.1.2
U-SHAPED KITCHEN CLEARANCE IN TYPE B UNITS
Clear floor space at appliances shall comply with Sections 1004.12.2 and
305.3.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the sink, shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be centered on the sink bowl.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the dishwasher, shall be provided. The dishwasher door in the open position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the dishwasher.
Cooktops shall comply with Section 1004.12.2.3.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the cooktop, shall be provided.
Where the clear floor space is positioned for a forward approach, knee and toe clearance complying with
Section 306 shall be provided. The underside of the cooktop shall be insulated or otherwise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock.
Where the clear floor space is positioned for a parallel approach, the clear floor space shall be centered on the appliance.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach adjacent to the oven shall be provided. The oven door in the open position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the oven.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the centerline of the appliance.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the trash compactor, shall be provided.