Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 19.149 - Clause in subsectionSection 1. Section 2(g)(2) of the act of September 1, 1965 (P. L. 459, No. 235), entitled "An act requiring that certain buildings and facilities constructed with Commonwealth funds adhere to certain principles, standards and specifications to make the same accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped, and providing for enforcement," is amended to read:Section 2. Grounds, Buildings and Facilities.-*** (g) Rest Rooms.-*** (2) Toilet rooms shall have at least one toilet stall that: (ii) is at least 4 feet 8 inches, preferably 5 feet deep, (iii) has a door (where doors are used) that is 32 inches wide and swings out, (iv) has handrails [on each side, 33 inches high and parallel to the floor, 1 1/2 inches in outside diameter, with 1 1/2 inches clearance between rail and wall, and fastened securely at ends and center,] or grab bars which are an integral part of the toilet seat, or are mounted on the wall, at such a height and in such a position as the Secretary of Labor and Industry shall, by regulation determine, (v) has a water closet with the seat 20 inches from the floor. ***