Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 510 - Building Code Commission
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - RISBC-1 Rhode Island Building Code
Section 510-RICR-00-00-1.10 - Chapter 11: Accessibility

1. Clear floor space: Clear floor space for water closets shall comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009-604.3.1. Clear floor space shall be permitted to be arranged to allow either a left-handed or right-handed approach.

2. Location: The centerline of the water closet shall be located eleven inches (11") (11" = 279 mm) from the nearest side wall for pre-kindergarten; eleven to fifteen inches (11" to 15") (11" to 15" = 279 mm to 381 mm) for kindergarten to the third (3rd) grade and fifteen to eighteen inches (15" to 18") (15" to 18" = 381 mm to 457 mm) for fourth (4th) grade to sixth (6th) grade. The water closet shall also be located forty-two inches (42") (42" = 1067mm) from the centerline of the water closet to the opposite wall or closest edge of next fixture.

3. Height: Water closets shall be set at a height measured from the floor to the top of the seat as follows:

4. Flush Controls: Controls for flush valves on water closets used by children shall be mounted on the wide side of water closet within twenty to thirty inches (20" to 30") (20" to 30" = 508 mm to 762 mm) above the floor.

5. Toilet paper dispensers: Toilet paper dispensers used by children shall be centered above finished floor, as follows:

1112.2.1

The water closet shall have two grab bars, forty-two inches (42") (42" = 1067 mm) long, one mounted on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet and located no more than six inches (6") (6" = 152 mm) from the interior corner where a tank prevents location of the rear grab bar, a bar may be installed three inches (3") (3" = 76 mm) above the tank. Where a flushometer prevents the location of a forty-two inch (42") (42" = 1067 mm) rear grab bar, one grab bar, thirty-six inches (36") (36" = 914 mm) shall be installed to the side of the flushometer, located three inches (3") (3" = 76 mm) from the closest edge of the flushometer.

1112.2.2 Height:

A grab bar shall be mounted from the floor to the top of the grab bar as follows:

1112.2.3 Thickness:

The outside diameter of grab bars shall be as follows:

1112.3.1 Clear floor space:

A clear floor space complying with ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009-606.2 be provided in front of a sink to allow a forward approach. The clear floor space shall be on an accessible route and shall extend no more than a maximum of nineteen inches (19")(19" = 483 mm) underneath the sink.

1112.3.2 Height:

Sinks shall be mounted with the rim no higher than thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) above the finish floor. A clearance of at least twenty-five inches (25") (25" = 635 mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the apron shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance shall be at least thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) wide and nineteen inches (19") (19" = 483 mm) deep.

1112.3.3 Piping:

Sink traps and drains shall be located as close to rear walls as possible. Hot water and drainpipes exposed under sinks shall be recessed, insulated, or guarded. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.

1112.3.4 Faucets:

Faucets shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated push-type, touch-type, or electronically controlled mechanisms are acceptable designs. If self-closing valves are used, the faucet shall remain open for at least ten (10) seconds.

1112.4.1 Urinals:

Where one (1) or more urinal is provided, at least one (1) urinal shall be accessible.

1112.4.2 Height:

The accessible urinal shall be stall-type or wall-hung with an elongated rim at a maximum of fifteen inches (15") (15" = 381 mm) above the finish floor.

1112.4.3 Flush Controls:

Flush controls shall be a hand operated or automatic and shall be mounted no more than thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) above the flush floor.