Bathroom Cabinet, Countertop and SinkFixtures next to fixtures. Clear Floor Space Under the Sink BATHROOM CABINET, COUNTERTOP AND SINK— Bathroom Sink with Forward Approach, typical guidelines. Bathroom Size. Water Closet Hard Edges, front edge and seat side edge. Fixture Next to a Water Closet. Cabinet, Countertop, Bathing Fixture and Turning Space. Cabinet, Countertop, and Turning Space. Cabinet and Countertop Next to a Bathing Fixture: bathtub, roll-in shower without seat, bathing fixture with seat, transfer shower, alternate shower with seat. Cabinet, Countertop, and Overall Bathroom Size. BATHROOM SINK WITH FORWARD APPROACH—An ADA compliant sink and a forward approach allows a person to keep both hands forward while using a sink. Typically, ADA compliant fixtures that require knee clearance have specifications sheet that details: knee and toe space, fixture height above the finished floor, fixture distance from the front of a countertop, side wall, back wall, and cabinet structure's minimum clearance around heated elements, electrical hookups, gas hookups, drain assembly, supply lines, and the like. Knee and toe space guidelines are on page 132. BATHROOM SINK WITH FORWARD APPROACH—Typical Guidelines BATHROOM SIZE—A T-shaped turn is pictured below. 36 inches (914 mm) between cabinets is illustrated. BATHROOM SIZE—Below, a Circular turning space takes advantage of an accessible toe space. 46 inches (1168 mm) between cabinets is illustrated. WATER CLOSET HARD EDGES—Front Edge: 30 inches (762 mm) is the typical distance from the rear wall to the front edge of a water closet. Seat Side Edge: 26 inches (660 mm) is the typical distance from the side wall to the seat side edge when a water closet's centerline is 18 inches (457 mm) from the side wall. FIXTURE NEXT TO A WATER CLOSET—With a water closet adjacent to the side wall, 60 inches (1524 mm) between the side wall and a fixture has advantages. There is room to install a 36 inch (914 mm) rear wall grab bar. Maneuvering near a water closet is easier. CABINET, COUNTERTOP, BATHING FIXTURE, AND TURNING SPACE—The picture below illustrates an access problem. In it, neither a Circular turning space nor a T - shaped turning space allow a 180 degree turn to and away from the bathtub's controls. CABINET, COUNTERTOP, AND TURNING SPACE—In both pictures below, a Circular turning space takes advantage of an accessible toe space. Note: The thickness of any installed floor is an important consideration. Regardless of the application, be it bare concrete, tile, carpet, or any other application, the finished floor is the accessible floor surface a wheelchair travels on. CABINET AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO A BATHING FIXTURE—Bathtub: A cabinet or countertop cannot obstruct the access to the bathtub/shower controls. CABINET AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO A BATHING FIXTURE—Roll-in Shower without Seat: A cabinet or countertop cannot obstruct access to a bathing fixture's controls. CABINET AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO A BATHING FIXTURE—Bathing Fixture with Seat: A cabinet or countertop cannot obstruct access to a bathing fixture's controls and seat. CABINET AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO A BATHING FIXTURE—Transfer Shower: A cabinet or countertop cannot obstruct access to a bathing fixture's controls and seat. CABINET AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO A BATHING FIXTURE—Alternate Shower with Seat: A cabinet or countertop cannot obstruct an alternate shower's entry. CABINET, COUNTERTOP, AND OVERALL BATHROOM SIZE—When space is limited, it may be necessary to re-examine the advantages of a lavatory versus a cabinet, countertop and sink. ©2005-2023 Debold-Marquez Books