521 Mass. Reg. 30.6

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024
Section 30.6 - TOILET STALLS

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 (SeeFig. 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. SeeFig. 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. SeeFig. 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.

521 CMR 30.6