What makes a restroom ADA compliant?

Diamond Environmental Services is committed to providing the best portable restrooms and other services to Southern California clients. The company ensures that clients have portable restroom units compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which aims to prevent discrimination for individuals with special needs as they use public facilities such as restrooms and toilets. Diamond Environmental Services explains the requirements that will make these places ADA-compliant.

Accessibility to the toilet

These restrooms must be able to fit a single wheelchair. The floor space should at least be 30 inches by 48 inches-- the minimum measurement that can allow a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. There should be a 16 to 18 inches distance from the toilet's centerline to the wall's side. There should also be a nine-inch vertical clearance for the feet and 27 inches for the knees. The toilet seat should be at least 17 to 19 inches high.

Stalls

Grab bars should be present on at least one side of the toilet. These parts should be installed at least 1.5 inches from the wall and carry at least 250 pounds. The urinals can be stall-type or wall-hung. These should also be at least 17 inches from the floor. Meanwhile, water closets should also be at the same height and easy to operate with at least one hand.

Sinks and counters

These countertops and sinks should not go above 34 inches from the floor. The team at Diamond Environmental Services also suggests incorporating a knee space under it. Plumbing should also be insulated or protected if it is also under the sink. Diamond Environmental Services explains that an ADA-compliant restroom should be operable with at least one hand. The faucets and other controls should have a force that is not more than 5 lbs. There should be no part in the whole area that might pose a risk to people with disabilities. In case there are some of these parts, a proper covering is a must. The surfaces should also remain smooth to allow safe movement.

Diamond Environmental Services provides portable restroom, temporary crowd control fence, barricades, and temporary power. Established in 1998, the company has expanded to become a preferred service provider in Southern California. Visit this page for more information.