Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space the knee clearance shall be 11 inches 280mm deep minimum at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground and 8 inches 205 mm deep minimum at 27 inches 685 mm above the finish floor or ground.
Ada baby changing station requirements.
Ada regulations also state that baby changing stations must be located in an area that is easily accessible and free from obstructions.
Businesses must follow these regulations to keep their baby changing stations ada compliant.
Knee clearance when the unit s bed is opened and laid flat it must provide adequate knee clearance below the station.
Out swinging doors approached from the latch side must have an access aisle 42 inches 1065mm wide minimum.
Baby changing stations units should be constructed from high density polyethylene which prohibits the retention of moisture and odors units should contain reinforced steel rods increase unit stability baby changing stations.
Always take proper measurements of the intended space.
This includes noting where sinks stalls.
There must be a clear width opening of 32 inches 815mm minimum with the door open 90 degrees.
Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches 635 mm maximum under an element at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground.
By following these 10 tips you can be sure that your baby changing table is installed according to ada guidelines and rules required by code.