Section 675 IAC 27-1-12 - Visitable bathroomsAuthority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-13-4-7
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 12.
(a) Either all bathrooms in the dwelling unit shall comply with subsection (b) or at least one (1) bathroom in the dwelling unit shall comply with subsection (b) and all other bathrooms and powder rooms within the dwelling unit shall be on an accessible route with usable entry doors in accordance with TABLE V6.1 in section 6(a) of this rule or TABLE V6.2 in section 6(b) of this rule.(b) Bathrooms that have reinforced walls for grab bars (see section 10 of this rule) shall conform to section 3(2)(B)(iii) [sic.] of this rule as follows: (1) Sufficient maneuvering space shall be provided within the bathroom for a person using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to: (A) enter and close the door;(D) exit. Doors may swing into the clear floor space provided at any fixture if the maneuvering space is provided. Maneuvering spaces may include any knee space or toe space available below bathroom fixtures.
(3) If the shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in the dwelling unit, the shower stall shall measure at least thirty-six (36) inches by thirty-six (36) inches (ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters by ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters). Cabinets under lavatories are acceptable provided the bathroom has space to allow a parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair. If a parallel approach is not possible within the space, any cabinets provided shall be removable to afford the necessary knee clearance for forward approach.(4) Where the door swings into the bathroom, there shall be a clear space approximately thirty (30) inches by forty-eight (48) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) centimeters by one hundred twenty-one and ninety-two hundredths (121.92) centimeters) within the room to position a wheelchair or other mobility aid clear of the path of the door as it is closed and to permit use of fixtures. This clear space may include any knee space and toe space available below bathroom fixtures.(5) Where the door swings out, a clear space shall be provided within the bathroom for a person using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to: (A) position the wheelchair such that the person is allowed use of the fixtures; and(B) reopen the door to exit.(6) When: (A) both tub and shower fixtures; or(B) two (2) or more lavatories; are provided in a bathroom, at least one (1) shall be made accessible.(7) Toilets shall be located within bathrooms in a manner that permits a grab bar to be installed on one (1) side of the fixture. In locations where toilets are adjacent to walls or bathtubs, the centerline of the fixture shall be at least eighteen (18) inches (forty-five and seventy-two hundredths (45.72) centimeters) from the wall or bathtub. The other (nongrab bar) side of the toilet fixture shall be at least fifteen (15) inches (thirty-eight and one-tenth (38.1) centimeters) from the finished surface of adjoining walls, vanities, or the edge of a lavatory (see Figure 7(a) in subdivision (2)).(8) Vanities and lavatories shall be installed with the centerline of the fixture at least fifteen (15) inches (thirty-eight and one-tenth (38.1) centimeters) horizontally from an adjoining wall or fixture. The top of the fixture rim shall not exceed thirty-four (34) inches (eighty-six and thirty-six hundredths (86.36) centimeters) above the finished floor. If knee space is provided below the vanity, the bottom of the apron shall be at least twenty-seven (27) inches (sixty-eight and fifty-eight hundredths (68.58) centimeters) above the floor. If provided, full knee space (for front approach) shall be at least seventeen (17) inches (forty-three and eighteen-hundredths (43.18) centimeters) deep (see Figure 7(c) in subdivision (2)). (9) For bathtubs and tub/showers located in the bathroom, a clear access aisle adjacent to the bathtub or tub/shower shall be provided that shall be at least thirty (30) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) centimeters) wide and extend forty-eight (48) inches (one hundred twenty-one and ninety-two hundredths (121.92) centimeters) (measured from the head of the bathtub or tub/shower) (see Figure 8). Figure 8 is as follows: Click here to view Image
Figure 8 Alternative Specification - Clear Floor Space at Bathtub
(10) Stall showers in the bathroom may be of any size or configuration. A minimum clear floor space measuring at least thirty (30) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) centimeters) by forty-eight (48) inches (one hundred twenty-one and ninety-two hundredths (121.92) centimeters) shall be available outside the stall (see Figure 7(d) in subdivision (2)). If the shower stall is the only bathing facility provided in the dwelling unit, or on the accessible level of a multistory unit, and it measures a nominal thirty-six (36) inches by thirty-six (36) inches (ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters by ninety-one and forty-four hundredths (91.44) centimeters) or smaller, the shower stall shall have reinforcement to allow for installation of an optional hung bench seat.Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 27-1-12; filed Sep 12, 2005, 9:48 a.m.: 29 IR 511; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFAReadopted filed 3/10/2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR-675170005RFAReadopted filed 5/11/2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA