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ADA 101 – Size of Clearance at Water Closets

ADA 101 inf graphic with ADAS 2010 section 604.3.1 code and example pictures

2010 ADAS 604.3.1 – Size of Clearance at Water Closets

Clearance around a water closet shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the side wall and 56 inches (1420 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall.

Code according to 2010 ADAS. Check your state’s accessibility laws. Some states such as California, Georgia and Florida have additional requirements and standards.