Toilet Stalls vs Water Closet
I’m renovating my bathroom, and I know I need to make sure it is ADA compliant, ie, accessible for disabled people. The ADA guide has a set of rules for “Water Closets” and another set of rules for “Toilet Stalls”. Does anyone know the difference? My toilet will be within the rest of my bathroom,…
I’m renovating my bathroom, and I know I need to make sure it is ADA compliant, ie, accessible for disabled people. The ADA guide has a set of rules for “Water Closets” and another set of rules for “Toilet Stalls”. Does anyone know the difference? My toilet will be within the rest of my bathroom, not a separate room. Anyone know which set of rules apply to me?
Thanks muchly.
Condo in manhattan? Yes, most likely you do, assuming you have elevator access to your floor.
You can also do what’s known as an adaptable bathroom. The requirements are slightly less stringent than an accessible bathroom. NYC has some very specific designs which meet the adaptable requirements.
Also, although they are very similar, the ADA guidelines are not exactly the same as NYC local law 58, which is the actual law that governs accessibility.
You should speak with an architect about it. You’ll need to hire one to do the reno if you’re relocating or removing any of the fixtures, or adding any more.
You can contact me directly if you have further questions. My office is in Manhattan.
Jim Hill, RA, LEED AP
Urban Pioneering Architecture
(646) 309-7259
Well, I *thought* I needed to meet ADA. From reading old forum posts here, I thought the NY DOB code is similar to the ADA. The ADA codes were much easier to read (except for this water closet / toilet stall issue).
I am in a condo in Manhattan.
Please correct me if I am wrong!
Architect here. Master Plumber, as usual, is correct. In a single bathroom in a residence, go by the water closet rules.
Curious, what type of building do you live in that you are required to meet ADA?
Jim Hill, RA, LEED AP
Traditionally, “water closet” is another term for toilet bowl.
The toilet stall is the area within the partitions that surround the water closet.