[Access] UUCE grab bars issue

[Ken Ross]

Folks,

I have studied the ADA Bathroom Guidelines, and here is what I understand.

1.  Assuming an ADA-compliant toilet (east restroom nearest front 
door), the grab bar(s) should be 33-36 inches above the floor.  If 
only one, it should start within an inch or so opposite the back of 
the toilet seat.

Nothing is said about placement of the toilet paper dispenser, but 
one is pictured just below the grab bar starting two or three inches 
beyond the front of the toilet --- PROBLEM:  It looks like a 
normal-size dispenser and our fancy dispenser is about twice the 
size, vertically, so that placing it below the grab bar is likely TOO 
low for everyone.

2.  For the non-ADA-compliant toilet (west restroom furthest from 
front door), I would lower the grab bars two or three inches, i.e., 
aim for 31-34 inches above the floor.  Same problem with the toilet 
paper dispenser.

With this information, I will look at the restrooms later this 
morning and see what makes most sense.  I'm leaving in about 25 
minutes (at 8:45), so I probably won't benefit from much input from 
you folks.  Of course, I won't actually make any changes or decision 
this morning.

Ken
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Ken Ross
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