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Federal Register
Americans with Disabilities Act
Friday, July 26, 1991
In July of 1991, the Federal Government of the United States of America enacted
the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark law passed by congress,
focused on accessibility standards needed to protect people with disabilities in
public and commercial areas. the following articles are not the entire American
with Disabilities Act, but excerpts which pertain to restroom design and the
protection of the arms and legs of wheelchair individuals when using sinks and
lavatories.
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4.19 Lavatories
4.19.1 General. The requirements of 4.19 shall apply to lavatory
fixtures, vanities, and built-in lavatories.
4.19.2 Height and Clearances Lavatories shall be mounted with the rim
or counter surface no higher than 34 in. (865 mm) above the finish floor.
Provide a clearance of at least 29 in. (735 mm) above the finish floor to the
bottom of the apron. Knee and toe clearance shall comply with Fig. 31.
4.19.4 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces. Hot water and
drain pipes under
lavatories shall be insulated or
otherwise configured to protect against
contact.
There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under
lavatories.
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