510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.10
Add the following definition to IBC section 1102.1.
CHILDREN:
Students in classes ranging from pre-kindergarten to sixth (6th) grade. All other students are considered adults for the purposes of this Chapter.
Add the following section 1112 Children's' Features
Section 1112.0 Children's Features
Where provided, at least one (1) shall comply with the following:
Pre-kindergarten: | 11-1/2" to 12-1/2" (292mm to 318mm) |
Kindergarten to third grade: | 12" to 15" (305mm to 381mm) |
Fourth grade to sixth grade: | 15" to 17" (381mm to 343mm) |
Pre-kindergarten: | 14" (356mm) |
Kindergarten to third grade: | 14" to 17" (356mm to 432mm) |
Fourth grade to sixth grade: | 17" to 19" (432mm to 483 mm) |
The water closet shall have two grab bars, forty-two inches (42") (42" = 1067 mm) long, one mounted on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet and located no more than six inches (6") (6" = 152 mm) from the interior corner where a tank prevents location of the rear grab bar, a bar may be installed three inches (3") (3" = 76 mm) above the tank. Where a flushometer prevents the location of a forty-two inch (42") (42" = 1067 mm) rear grab bar, one grab bar, thirty-six inches (36") (36" = 914 mm) shall be installed to the side of the flushometer, located three inches (3") (3" = 76 mm) from the closest edge of the flushometer.
A grab bar shall be mounted from the floor to the top of the grab bar as follows:
Pre-kindergarten: | 18" to 20" (457mm to 508mm) |
Kindergarten to third grade: | 20" to 25" (508mm to 635mm) |
Fourth grade to sixth grade: | 25" to 27" (635mm to 686mm) |
The outside diameter of grab bars shall be as follows:
Pre-kindergarten: | 1" (25mm) |
Kindergarten to sixth grade: | 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" (32mm to 38mm) |
Where provided at least one (1) sink including vanities shall comply with the following:
A clear floor space complying with ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009-606.2 be provided in front of a sink to allow a forward approach. The clear floor space shall be on an accessible route and shall extend no more than a maximum of nineteen inches (19")(19" = 483 mm) underneath the sink.
Sinks shall be mounted with the rim no higher than thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) above the finish floor. A clearance of at least twenty-five inches (25") (25" = 635 mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the apron shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance shall be at least thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) wide and nineteen inches (19") (19" = 483 mm) deep.
Sink traps and drains shall be located as close to rear walls as possible. Hot water and drainpipes exposed under sinks shall be recessed, insulated, or guarded. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.
Faucets shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated push-type, touch-type, or electronically controlled mechanisms are acceptable designs. If self-closing valves are used, the faucet shall remain open for at least ten (10) seconds.
Where one (1) or more urinal is provided, at least one (1) urinal shall be accessible.
The accessible urinal shall be stall-type or wall-hung with an elongated rim at a maximum of fifteen inches (15") (15" = 381 mm) above the finish floor.
Flush controls shall be a hand operated or automatic and shall be mounted no more than thirty inches (30") (30" = 762 mm) above the flush floor.
The top of any shelf and or bottom of any mirror which is provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than thirty-one inches (31") (31" = 787 mm) above the finish floor.
Children's Dispensers:
Towel dispensers, drying devices, or other types of devices and dispensers shall have at least one of each device mounted within the zone of reach, and at least one (1) of each device shall be located within reach of a person using the accessible sink.
If controls, receptacles, or other equipment are provided, then at least one (1) of each shall be mounted no higher than thirty-six inches (36") (36" = 914 mm) above the floor to the centerline of the operable portion of the control.
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.10
Amended effective 2/1/2022