Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1341, pt. 1341.0604

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 1341.0604 - A117.1 SECTION 604, WATER CLOSETS AND TOILET COMPARTMENTS

Subpart 1.A117.1 Section 604.3.2, Clearance depth.

A117.1 section 604.3.2 is amended to read as follows:

604.3.2Clearance depth. The depth of the clearance around the water closet shall be measured perpendicular from the rear wall and comply with section 604.3.2.1 or 604.3.2.2.

604.3.2.1Overall clearance. The overall clearance around the water closet shall be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum in depth.

604.3.2.2Water closet clearance. The depth of the clearance around the water closet shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum plus the depth of the water closet fixture.

Subp. 1a.A117.1 Section 604.3.3, Clearance overlap.

A117.1 section 604.3.3 is amended to read as follows:

604.3.3Clearance overlap. The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, toilet paper and sanitary seat cover dispensers, sanitary napkin receptacles, coat hooks, a shelf measuring 6 inches (150 mm) maximum in depth by 12 inches (305 mm) maximum in width, accessible routes, clear floor space at other fixtures, and the turning space. No other fixtures or obstructions, including protruding towel dispensers or waste receptacles, shall be within the required water closet clearance.

Exception: A diaper changing table shall be permitted on the wall facing the front of the water closet in family or assisted-use toilet rooms and bathing rooms.

Subp. 2.A117.1 Section 604.5.1, Fixed side wall grab bars.

A117.1 section 604.5.1 is amended to read as follows:

604.5.1Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars. Fixed side wall grab bars shall comply with sections 604.5.1.1 and 604.5.1.2.

604.5.1.1Horizontal fixed side wall grab bars. Horizontal fixed side wall grab bars shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum in length, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.

604.5.1.2Vertical fixed side wall grab bars. Vertical fixed side wall grab bars shall be 18 inches (455 mm) minimum in length and shall be mounted with the bottom of the bar located 39 inches (990 mm) minimum and 41 inches (1040 mm) maximum above the floor, with the centerline of the bar located 39 inches (990 mm) minimum and 41 inches (1040 mm) maximum from the rear wall.

604.5.1.2.1Childrens use vertical fixed side wall grab bars. Vertical fixed side wall grab bars primarily for childrens use shall be 18 inches (455 mm) minimum in length and be mounted with the bottom of the bar located between 21 inches (535 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum above the floor, with the centerline of the bar located between 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum from the rear wall.

Subp. 3.A117.1 Section 604.7, Dispensers.

A117.1 section 604.7 is amended to read as follows:

604.7Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with section 309.4. Dispensers located above the grab bar shall be recessed and the outlet of the dispenser shall be located within an area 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum from the rear wall. Where the dispenser is located below the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located within an area 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 42 inches (1065 mm) maximum from the rear wall. The outlet of the dispenser shall be located 18 inches (455 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the floor. Dispensers shall comply with section 609.3. Dispensers shall not be of the type that control delivery, or do not allow continuous paper flow.

Subp. 4.A117.1 Section 604.9.2, Size.

A117.1 section 604.9.2 is amended to read as follows:

604.9.2Size. Toilet compartment clearance shall comply with section 604.3.

Subp. 5.A117.1 Section 604.9.3, Doors.

A117.1 section 604.9.3 is amended to read as follows:

604.9.3Doors. Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with section 404 unless the approach to the compartment door is to the latch side of the compartment door, then the clearance between the door and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with section 404.2.6 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the compartment unless a clear floor space complying with section 305.3 is provided within the compartment, beyond the arc of the door swing.

Subp. 6.A117.1 Section 604.10.3, Doors.

A117.1 section 604.10.3 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:

Exception: Door maneuvering clearance complying with section 404.2.3.2 shall not be required on the compartment side of the door.

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1341, pt. 1341.0604

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64; 39 SR 95

Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.194