Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1.
A117.1 Section 604.3.2,
Clearance depth.
A117.1 section 604.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
604.3.2
Clearance 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.
604.3.2.1
Overall clearance. The
overall clearance around the water closet shall be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum
in depth.
604.3.2.2
Water
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:
604.3.3
Clearance 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:
604.5.1
Fixed Side Wall Grab
Bars. Fixed side wall grab bars shall comply with sections 604.5.1.1 and
604.5.1.2.
604.5.1.1
Horizontal 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.
604.5.1.2
Vertical
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.
604.5.1.2.1
Childrens 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:
604.7
Dispensers. 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:
604.9.2
Size. 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:
604.9.3
Doors. 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.
Statutory Authority: MS s
16B.37;
16B.59 to
16B.76;
326B.02;
326B.101 to
326B.194
