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ADA 101 – Ambulatory Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors

ADA 101 info graphic with ADAS 2010 section 604.8.2.2 text and example pictures2010 ADAS Ambulatory Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors

Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404, except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches minimum. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.

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