Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS
Section 30.6 - TOILET STALLS

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 30 MA Code of Regs 30.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

If toilet stalls are provided, then at least one shall be a standard accessible toilet stall. Where six or more stalls are provided in a toilet room, at least one alternate accessible toilet stall (See Fig. 30c) shall be provided in addition to the standard accessible toilet stall. Accessible toilet stalls shall be on an accessible route.

30.6.1 Standard Accessible Toilet Stall: Standard accessible toilet stalls shall be at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) wide and 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) deep. See Fig. 30a and 30b. Arrangements shown for standard accessible toilet stalls may be reversed to allow either a left- or right-hand approach. Water closets in accessible stalls shall be located on the 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) wall and shall comply with 521 CMR 30.7, Water closets.

a. Accessible toilet stalls shall have a door that swings out or slides and has a 32 inch (32" = 813mm) clear opening.

b. The stall door shall have an automatic self-closing hinge device, a pull device on both sides of the door to assist in closing and opening the door, and a lock located approximately 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

c. There shall be 18 inches (18" = 457mm) of clear space on the latch pull side of the door.

d. A coat hook shall be provided at a maximum height of 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor.

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30.6.2 Alternate Accessible Stall: Alternate accessible toilet stalls shall be 36 inches (36" = 914mm) wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars. See Fig. 30c.

a. The alternate toilet stall shall have a door that swings out or slides and has a 32 inch (32" = 813mm) clear opening.

b. The stall door shall have an automatic self-closing hinge device, a pull device on both sides of the door to assist in closing and opening the door, and a lock located approximately 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

c. A coat hook shall be provided at a maximum height of 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor.

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