Accessibility code for bathroom - tanTALK

TanDeSoleil · 09-26-2005, 07:51 PM

I have limited space in my salon and I need to know if there is an accessibility code for a salon bathroom. I am working from a shell and if I have to make a large bathroom, that throws my design and plumbing off a lot.

sunsally · 09-26-2005, 09:01 PM

Yes there is.

Found this site that may be helpful -- http://www.bockstanz.com/Safety_Library/Restroom_ADA_Guide.htm

In general, know you need a 36" wide door, a room large enough to turn a wheelchair around in, covered pipes below the sink, the toilet flush on the outside (toward the middle of the room) side of the toilet, a handle door opener (not knob), push button or handle faucets (not knobs) and a few other things regarding sink height, etc.

Your local building department should have ALL this information for you, as well as any specific codes they impart. Some building codes require two restrooms - it depends on your s.f. and # of tanning beds I believe. Before you do anything, I'd make sure you have all this information - it's very expensive to re-do later!

TanDeSoleil · 09-27-2005, 10:04 AM

Thanks for that info sunsally. My husband was speaking to a friend at work that is working on his masters in this subject and said that if we post our bathroom as private or employee only, and not have a "Public" bathroom, we can get around it. Of course, we would let people use our bathroom. As a tanning facility, do we have to provide a public bathroom?

movieking · 09-27-2005, 10:20 AM

Every municipality should have building codes that you must follow concerning restroom requirements and I would think all of them would mimic the the requirements of the "Americans With Disabilities Act". Many businesses have been sued over this very topic and many of them are now no longer in business. Even if there are no local building codes where you are at you still must obey federal law.

TanDeSoleil · 09-27-2005, 10:44 AM

Of course, that is not what I want to hear. Oh well, back the drawing board. Thanks to all for the response!!

West Side Tanner · 09-28-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:
On 2005-09-27 10:20:00, movieking wrote:
"Americans With Disabilities Act". Many businesses have been sued over this very topic and many of them are now no longer in business.

Yep! I know of a Restaurant chain that had constructed stores "prior" to this act. Along came Jhonny and his lawyers. Now they have had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to make them comply with the "current" codes.

West Side Tanner · 09-28-2005, 03:20 PM

What is your counter height gonna be?

ramee · 10-02-2005, 08:38 PM

Regardless of what your STUDENT freind told you; You do have to build it ADA complient. It has to be that way, not for the public but for any future handicap employees.

The feds built it into labor law.

7' x 7' inside measurements are about the smallest you can get away with if designed properly.

R

TanDeSoleil · 10-07-2005, 03:13 PM

I'm on private property and the landlord doesn't enforce it. Plumber says I don't need it. Yeh!!

movieking · 10-07-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:
On 2005-10-07 15:13:00, TanDeSoleil wrote:
I'm on private property and the landlord doesn't enforce it. Plumber says I don't need it. Yeh!!

You're really beginning to worry me now. Federal law trumps local code! BTW some people say we don't have to pay taxes either but we all know the consequenses of not paying.

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09-26-2005, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
TanDeSoleil Join Date: Sep 25 2005 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	I have limited space in my salon and I need to know if there is an accessibility code for a salon bathroom. I am working from a shell and if I have to make a large bathroom, that throws my design and plumbing off a lot.

09-26-2005, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Yes there is. Found this site that may be helpful -- http://www.bockstanz.com/Safety_Library/Restroom_ADA_Guide.htm In general, know you need a 36" wide door, a room large enough to turn a wheelchair around in, covered pipes below the sink, the toilet flush on the outside (toward the middle of the room) side of the toilet, a handle door opener (not knob), push button or handle faucets (not knobs) and a few other things regarding sink height, etc. Your local building department should have ALL this information for you, as well as any specific codes they impart. Some building codes require two restrooms - it depends on your s.f. and # of tanning beds I believe. Before you do anything, I'd make sure you have all this information - it's very expensive to re-do later!

09-27-2005, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
TanDeSoleil Join Date: Sep 25 2005 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for that info sunsally. My husband was speaking to a friend at work that is working on his masters in this subject and said that if we post our bathroom as private or employee only, and not have a "Public" bathroom, we can get around it. Of course, we would let people use our bathroom. As a tanning facility, do we have to provide a public bathroom?

09-27-2005, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
movieking Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: ITA 2004-2013 / ASA 2013 Posts: 3,444 Rep Power: 30	Every municipality should have building codes that you must follow concerning restroom requirements and I would think all of them would mimic the the requirements of the "Americans With Disabilities Act". Many businesses have been sued over this very topic and many of them are now no longer in business. Even if there are no local building codes where you are at you still must obey federal law.

09-27-2005, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
TanDeSoleil Join Date: Sep 25 2005 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	Of course, that is not what I want to hear. Oh well, back the drawing board. Thanks to all for the response!!

09-28-2005, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,818 Rep Power: 21	Quote: On 2005-09-27 10:20:00, movieking wrote: "Americans With Disabilities Act". Many businesses have been sued over this very topic and many of them are now no longer in business. Yep! I know of a Restaurant chain that had constructed stores "prior" to this act. Along came Jhonny and his lawyers. Now they have had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to make them comply with the "current" codes.

09-28-2005, 03:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,818 Rep Power: 21	What is your counter height gonna be?

10-02-2005, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
ramee Join Date: May 11 2002 Age: 57 Posts: 144 Rep Power: 0	Regardless of what your STUDENT freind told you; You do have to build it ADA complient. It has to be that way, not for the public but for any future handicap employees. The feds built it into labor law. 7' x 7' inside measurements are about the smallest you can get away with if designed properly. R

10-07-2005, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
TanDeSoleil Join Date: Sep 25 2005 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	I'm on private property and the landlord doesn't enforce it. Plumber says I don't need it. Yeh!!

10-07-2005, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
movieking Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: ITA 2004-2013 / ASA 2013 Posts: 3,444 Rep Power: 30	Quote: On 2005-10-07 15:13:00, TanDeSoleil wrote: I'm on private property and the landlord doesn't enforce it. Plumber says I don't need it. Yeh!! You're really beginning to worry me now. Federal law trumps local code! BTW some people say we don't have to pay taxes either but we all know the consequenses of not paying.

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