Plumbing fixture requirements and barrier-free washrooms (Plumbing

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Values this chapter turns on

area per person for Group D fixture counts: 14 m²; area per person for Group D fixture counts
turning circle inside a universal washroom: 1,700 mm; turning circle inside a universal washroom
impervious finish around urinals and water closets: 900 mm; impervious finish around urinals and water closets
max distance from work areas to drinking water: 100 m; max distance from work areas to drinking water

How many water closets does a restaurant need? How many barrier-free stalls go in a 12-closet washroom? These are the counting questions of the Plumbing - All Buildings exam, and they are a large step up from the house exam, where one bathroom is enough. The method is always the same: find the occupant load, split it by sex, pick the right table for the occupancy, read the row, then apply the substitutions and barrier-free rules.

Step 1: the occupant load

Subsection 3.7.4. uses the occupant load from Subsection 3.1.17., with one change: a Group D (business and personal services) occupancy uses 14 m² per person (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.2.). Industrial floor areas that are only intermittently occupied may be based on staff numbers. Unless the actual split is known with reasonable accuracy, assume half male and half female.

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Step 2: pick the table

Occupancy	Where the count comes from
Assembly, general	Table 3.7.4.3.-A
Group A-1 (except movie theatres)	Table 3.7.4.3.-B
Movie theatres, A-3, A-4, outdoor pools	Table 3.7.4.3.-C
Dining rooms, restaurants, cafeterias	Table 3.7.4.3.-D
Bars with limited food	Table 3.7.4.3.-E
Restaurant employees, over 40 seats	Table 3.7.4.3.-F
Schools	1 per 30 males, 1 per 26 females (3.7.4.3.(14))
Places of worship	1 per 150 persons of each sex
Group B-2, B-3 employees	Table 3.7.4.4.
Residential (not dwelling units)	Table 3.7.4.6.
Group D	Table 3.7.4.7.
Group E employees / public	Table 3.7.4.8. / 1 per 300 males and 1 per 150 females
Group F	Table 3.7.4.9. (water closets and lavatories)

Small-building relief: one water closet may serve both sexes in a Group D occupancy of 10 persons or fewer (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.7.), and in Group E or F occupancies of not more than 9 or 10 persons respectively, or not more than 300 m² (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.8., OBC Div. B 3.7.4.9.).

Worked example: office floor

A Group D floor area is 1,400 m². 1,400 / 14 = 100 persons, so 50 of each sex. Table 3.7.4.7. row "50 to 74" gives 4 water closets for each sex.

Worked example: restaurant

A dining room has an occupant load of 180, so 90 of each sex. Table 3.7.4.3.-D row "71 to 105" gives 3 for each sex. The restaurant has more than 40 seats, so separate employee facilities are needed from Table 3.7.4.3.-F (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.3.). With 40 seats or fewer, employees may share patron facilities, with the patron count based on half the seats plus employees of each sex.

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Step 3: substitutions and lavatories

From OBC Div. B 3.7.4.2.:

Urinals may replace male water closets, up to one-fifth of the required number in hospitals and long-term care homes, and up to two-thirds elsewhere. If only two male water closets are required, one may be a urinal. Example: 4 required, two-thirds is 2.67, so at most 2 urinals.
Lavatories: one in a room with one or two water closets or urinals, plus one for each additional two. Example: 4 water closets and 2 urinals is 6 fixtures, so 1 + 2 = 3 lavatories.
Wash fountains: each 500 mm of circumference or trough length counts as one lavatory.
Faucets (outside dwelling units): automatic, or a lever-type manual control operable with a closed fist, no continuous force, and at least 10 s of flow if metered.
A universal washroom may count toward the male and female fixtures where more than one water closet is required for each sex.

Other Subsection 3.7.4. items: a floor drain is required in a public washroom that has a urinal or an automatic flushing water closet (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.12.); impervious finishes extend 900 mm around urinals and water closets (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.11.); and potable drinking water must be within 100 m of work areas (OBC Div. B 3.7.4.17.).

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Food premises

Section 3.7.6. applies to all food premises (OBC Div. B 3.7.6.1.).

Item	Requirement
Water closet room	Must not open directly into food areas; public must not pass through food preparation (3.7.6.3.)
Restaurant washroom outside the restaurant	Same building, travel distance not more than 45 m
Employee handwashing	Separate lavatory in each preparation area (3.7.6.4.)
Manual utensil washing	Corrosion-resistant drainage racks plus a 3-compartment sink, or a 2-compartment sink (wash and rinse, then sanitize)
Hot and cold water	To required fixtures, preparation areas and utensil washing (3.7.6.5.)
Employee sanitary unit room	At least 2.3 m² floor area (3.7.6.6.)

Small retail food premises (eating area not over 56 m²) selling only items like packaged cold drinks or hot beverages are exempt from the sink and hot water rules.

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Barrier-free washrooms

OBC Div. B 3.8.2.3. sets how many accessible facilities you need:

Universal washrooms per building, by storeys (Table 3.8.2.3.-A): 1 for 1 to 3 storeys, 2 for 4 to 6, and above 6 storeys 3 plus 1 per additional 3 storeys. Example: 12 storeys is two increments above 6, so 5.
Barrier-free stalls per washroom on a storey needing a barrier-free path (Table 3.8.2.3.-B): 1 to 3 water closets need 0 if a universal washroom is within 45 m on the same floor, otherwise 1; 4 to 9 need 1; 10 to 16 need 2; 17 to 20 need 3.
On a storey that does not need a barrier-free path, a required washroom still needs an ambulatory stall.

Key stall and fixture dimensions (OBC Div. B 3.8.3.8., OBC Div. B 3.8.3.9., OBC Div. B 3.8.3.11.):

Item	Value
Water closet centre line from side wall	460 to 480 mm
Transfer space beside the water closet	900 mm wide by 1,500 mm deep
Water closet seat height	430 to 485 mm
Flush control height	500 to 900 mm, on the transfer side
Lavatory rim	Not more than 865 mm
Hot water at barrier-free lavatory	Insulated pipes, or supply limited to 43°C
Ambulatory stall width	890 to 940 mm

A universal washroom (OBC Div. B 3.8.3.12.) has one lavatory and one water closet, no internal dimension under 1,700 mm, a 1,700 mm turning space, a power door operator, an emergency call system and space for an adult-size change table.

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Showers and drinking fountains

Where showers are provided (outside residential suites), Table 3.8.3.13. sets the barrier-free number per group: 0 for 1 shower, 1 for 2 to 7, and over 7 it is 1 plus 1 per additional 7. Example: 14 showers is one increment above 7, so 2. A barrier-free shower is at least 1,500 mm by 900 mm, has a hand-held head with at least 1,800 mm of hose and a pressure-equalizing or thermostatic valve (OBC Div. B 3.8.3.13.). Public or employee shower facilities also need a universal dressing and shower room.

Where more than one drinking fountain is provided, at least one must be barrier-free, with the spout not more than 915 mm above the floor (OBC Div. B 3.8.3.16.).

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Chapter at a glance

One line per section: the idea to carry into the exam. Then the answers that most often catch candidates out.

Chapter at a glance: the key idea in each section
Section	Key idea
Step 1: the occupant load	Subsection 3.7.4. uses the occupant load from Subsection 3.1.17., with one change: a Group D (business and personal services) occupancy uses 14 m² per person.
Step 2: pick the table	Small-building relief: one water closet may serve both sexes in a Group D occupancy of 10 persons or fewer, and in Group E or F occupancies of not more than 9 or 10 persons…
Step 3: substitutions and lavatories	Other Subsection 3.7.4. items: a floor drain is required in a public washroom that has a urinal or an automatic flushing water closet; impervious finishes extend 900 mm around…
Food premises	Section 3.7.6. applies to all food premises.
Barrier-free washrooms	A universal washroom has one lavatory and one water closet, no internal dimension under 1,700 mm, a 1,700 mm turning space, a power door operator, an emergency call system and…
Showers and drinking fountains	Where showers are provided (outside residential suites), sets the barrier-free number per group: 0 for 1 shower, 1 for 2 to 7, and over 7 it is 1 plus 1 per additional 7. Example…

Step 1: the occupant load
Subsection 3.7.4. uses the occupant load from Subsection 3.1.17., with one change: a Group D (business and personal services) occupancy uses 14 m² per person.
Step 2: pick the table
Small-building relief: one water closet may serve both sexes in a Group D occupancy of 10 persons or fewer, and in Group E or F occupancies of not more than 9 or 10 persons…
Step 3: substitutions and lavatories
Other Subsection 3.7.4. items: a floor drain is required in a public washroom that has a urinal or an automatic flushing water closet; impervious finishes extend 900 mm around…
Food premises
Section 3.7.6. applies to all food premises.
Barrier-free washrooms
A universal washroom has one lavatory and one water closet, no internal dimension under 1,700 mm, a 1,700 mm turning space, a power door operator, an emergency call system and…
Showers and drinking fountains
Where showers are provided (outside residential suites), sets the barrier-free number per group: 0 for 1 shower, 1 for 2 to 7, and over 7 it is 1 plus 1 per additional 7. Example…

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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.2. Plumbing Fixtures, General
(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2), for the purposes of this Subsection, the occupant load shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in Subsection 3.1.17. except that in a Group D occupancy, the area per person shall be 14 m². (See Note A-3.7.4.2.(1))
(2)For the purpose of this Subsection, the occupant load for floor areas that are classified as an industrial occupancy is permitted to be based solely on the total number of staff for which the floor area is designed, where the floor area is only intermittently occupied or where the presence of occupants is transitory. (See Note A-3.7.4.2.(2))
(3)Except as permitted by this Subsection, water closets shall be provided for each sex assuming that the occupant load is equally divided between males and females, unless the proportion of each sex expected in the building can be determined with reasonable accuracy. (See Note A-3.7.4.2.(3))
(4)Except as provided in Sentence (5), urinals are permitted to be substituted for water closets required by this Subsection for males and may be counted as water closets provided the number of urinals is not more than
(a)one-fifth of the required number of water closets in hospitals and long-term care homes, and
(b)two-thirds of the required number of water closets in any other occupancy.
(5)If only two water closets are required for males, one urinal is permitted to be substituted for one of the water closets.
(6)Except as required in this Subsection, at least one lavatory shall be provided in a room containing one or two water closets or urinals, and at least one additional lavatory shall be provided for each additional two water closets or urinals. (See Note A-3.7.4.2.(6))
(7)Wash fountains in circular or straight trough form are permitted to be provided in lieu of required lavatories provided each 500 mm of circumference or trough length is considered to be the equivalent of one lavatory.
(8)The water closet and lavatory provided in the universal washroom described in Sentence 3.8.3.12.(1) may be counted as part of the plumbing fixtures required for males and females in this Subsection if
(a)more than one water closet is required for males, and
(b)more than one water closet is required for females.
(9)Where one water closet is required for males and one water closet is required for females, the following may be provided in lieu of the water closets otherwise required by this Subsection:
(a)one universal washroom conforming to Sentence 3.8.3.12.(1), and
(b)one washroom containing one water closet that is permitted to be used by both sexes provided the door to the room can be locked from the inside. (See Note A-3.7.4.2.(9))
(10)Both sexes are permitted to be served by a single water closet if the occupant load is not more than 10 persons in an assembly occupancy referred to in Article 3.7.4.3. except for
(a)elementary and secondary schools,
(b)child care facilities,
(c)places of worship, and
(d)undertaking premises.
(11)Any shelf or projection above a lavatory shall be located so that it will not be a hazard.
(12)Except for dwelling units, lavatories required by Sentence (6) shall be equipped with faucets that
(a)operate automatically, or
(b)have a manual control that
(i)has a lever type handle or is otherwise operable with a closed fist,
(ii)does not require the application of continuous force to maintain water flow, and
(iii)where metered, provides at least 10 s of water flow.
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-A. Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-A Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.3.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Males | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Females 1 - 25 | 1 | 1 26 - 50 | 1 | 2 51 - 75 | 2 | 3 76 - 100 | 2 | 4 101 - 125 | 3 | 5 126 - 150 | 3 | 6 151 - 175 | 4 | 7 176 - 200 | 4 | 8 201 - 250 | 5 | 9 251 - 300 | 5 | 10 301 - 350 | 6 | 11 351 - 400 | 6 | 12 Over 400 | 7 plus 1 for each additional increment of 200 males in excess of 400 | 13 plus 1 for each additional increment of 100 females in excess of 400
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-B. Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-B Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.3.(2) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Males | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Females 1 to 50 | 1 | 2 51 to 75 | 2 | 3 76 to 100 | 2 | 4 101 to 125 | 3 | 5 126 to 150 | 3 | 6 151 to 175 | 4 | 7 176 to 200 | 4 | 8 201 to 250 | 5 | 9 251 to 300 | 5 | 10 301 to 350 | 6 | 11 351 to 400 | 6 | 12 over 400 | 7 plus 1 for each additional increment of 200 males in excess of 400 | 13 plus 1 for each additional increment of 100 females in excess of 400
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-C. Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-C Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentences 3.7.4.3.(3) and 3.11.9.1.(4) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex 1 to 50 | 1 51 to 150 | 2 151 to 250 | 3 251 to 375 | 4 376 to 500 | 5 over 500 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 150 persons of each sex in excess of 500
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-D. Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-D Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentences 3.7.4.3.(4) and (7) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex 1 to 20 | 1 21 to 70 | 2 71 to 105 | 3 106 to 135 | 4 136 to 165 | 5 166 to 195 | 6 196 to 225 | 7 226 to 275 | 8 276 to 325 | 9 326 to 375 | 10 376 to 425 | 11 over 425 | 12 plus 1 for each additional increment of 50 persons of each sex in excess of 425
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-E. Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-E Water Closets for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentences 3.7.4.3.(5) and 3.14.1.8.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex 1 to 50 | 2 51 to 70 | 3 71 to 90 | 4 91 to 110 | 5 111 to 140 | 6 141 to 180 | 7 181 to 220 | 8 221 to 260 | 9 over 260 | 10 for each additional increment of 40 persons of each sex in excess of 260
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.3-F. Plumbing Fixtures for Assembly Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.3.-F Plumbing Fixtures for Assembly Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.3.(6) Number of Employees of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets and Lavatories for Males | Minimum Number of Water Closets and Lavatories for Females 1 to 9 | 1 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 | 5 over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 male employees in excess of 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 female employees in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.3. Plumbing Fixtures for Assembly Occupancies
(1)Except as provided by Sentences (2) to (16) and Sentence 3.7.4.2.(10), the number of water closets required for assembly occupancies shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-A.
(2)Except for motion picture theatres, the number of water closets required for Group A, Division 1 occupancies shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-B.
(3)The number of water closets required shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-C for
(a)motion picture theatres,
(b)Group A, Division 3 occupancies,
(c)Group A, Division 4 occupancies, and
(d)outdoor pools.
(4)Except as provided in Sentences (6) and (7), the number of water closets required for dining rooms, restaurants and cafeteria shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-D.
(5)The number of water closets required for establishments used primarily for the consumption of alcoholic beverages that provide limited or no food service shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-E.
(6)In every dining room, restaurant, cafeteria and alcoholic beverage establishment having more than 40 seats, separate sanitary facilities shall be provided for employees, in addition to facilities provided for patrons, and the number of water closets and lavatories required shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-F.
(7)Except as provided in Sentence (8), in every dining room, restaurant, cafeteria and alcoholic beverage establishment having not more than 40 seats, employees are permitted to share the sanitary facilities provided for patrons, and the minimum number of water closets shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-D based on
(a)a male occupant load of 50% of the number of seats plus the number of male employees, and
(b)a female occupant load of 50% of the number of seats plus the number of female employees.
(8)Where a separate employee washroom is provided, the same room may be used by both female and male employees provided that
(a)the total number of employees is not more than 5, and
(b)the door to the room can be locked from the inside.
(9)The number of employees in Sentences (6) to (8) shall be the maximum number of employees who are normally present on the premises at one time and shall include only those who are present for more than 25 per cent of the working day.
(10)For a parking lot that is part of a restaurant where patrons are intended to eat in vehicles parked on the lot, the number of water closets required shall conform to,
(a)Table 3.7.4.3.-G where food service by employees is not provided on the parking lot, or
(b)Table 3.7.4.3.-H where employees serve food on the parking lot.
(11)The number of water closets required for drive-in theatres shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-H.
(12)The number of water closets required for dance halls and recreational establishments shall be at least one fixture for each 100 males and one fixture for each 75 females.
(13)In a child care facility the maximum number of children per water closet and lavatory shall conform to Table 3.7.4.3.-I.
(14)The number of water closets required for elementary and secondary schools shall be at least one fixture for each 30 males and one fixture for each 26 females.
(15)The number of water closets required for non-residential college buildings shall be at least one fixture for each 100 males and one fixture for each 75 females.
(16)The number of water closets required for places of worship and undertaking premises shall be at least one fixture for each 150 persons of each sex.
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.4. Water Closets in Group B, Division 2 or 3 Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.4. Water Closets in Group B, Division 2 or 3 Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.4.(3) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex up to 9 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 persons of each sex in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.6. Water Closets For Residential Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.6. — Water Closets For Residential Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.6.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex Up to 9 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 Over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 persons of each sex in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.7. Water Closets for Business and Personal Services Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.7. — Water Closets for Business and Personal Services Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.7.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex up to 9 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 persons of each sex in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.8. Water Closets for Mercantile Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.8. — Water Closets for Mercantile Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.8.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets for Each Sex up to 9 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 persons of each sex in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B Table 3.7.4.9. Plumbing Fixtures for Industrial Occupancies
Table 3.7.4.9. Plumbing Fixtures for Industrial Occupancies Forming Part of Sentence 3.7.4.9.(1) Number of Persons of Each Sex | Minimum Number of Water Closets and Lavatories for Each Sex up to 9 | 1 10 to 24 | 2 25 to 49 | 3 50 to 74 | 4 75 to 100 | 5 over 100 | 6 plus 1 for each additional increment of 30 persons of each sex in excess of 100
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.7. Plumbing Fixtures for Business and Personal Services Occupancies
(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2), the number of water closets required for business and personal services occupancies shall conform to Table 3.7.4.7.
(2)Not more than one water closet to serve both sexes need be provided in a Group D occupancy having an occupant load of not more than 10 persons.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.8. Plumbing Fixtures for Mercantile Occupancies
(1)Except as provided in this Article, the number of water closets required for employees in mercantile occupancies shall conform to Table 3.7.4.8.
(2)Except as provided in Sentence (4), the number of water closets required for the public in mercantile occupancies shall be at least one fixture for each 300 males and one fixture for each 150 females, except that
(a)water closets provided for employees are permitted to be counted as part of those required for the public when these water closets are made accessible to the public, and
(b)where the total area of the mercantile occupancy, excluding basements, is not more than 600 m², not more than one water closet for each sex need be provided.
(3)Not more than one water closet to serve both sexes need be provided in a Group E occupancy where
(a)the occupant load is not more than nine persons, or
(b)where the total area of the occupancy, excluding basements, is not more than 300 m².
(4)For a restaurant classified as mercantile occupancy, the number of water closets and lavatories required shall conform to Article 3.7.4.3.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.9. Plumbing Fixtures for Industrial Occupancies
(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2), the number of water closets and lavatories required for industrial occupancies shall conform to Table 3.7.4.9.
(2)Not more than one water closet to serve both sexes need be provided in a Group F occupancy where,
(a)the occupant load is not more than 10 persons, or
(b)the total area of the occupancy, excluding basements, is not more than 300 m².
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.12. Floor Drains
(1)A floor drain shall be installed in a washroom for public use that contains a urinal or a water closet equipped with an automatic flushing device. (See Note A-3.7.4.12.(1))
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.11. Surface Protection
(1)Wall and floor surfaces below the uppermost surfaces of urinals shall be protected from deterioration by impervious and durable material for a distance from the urinal to a point not less than 900 mm from the projected outline of the urinal on to the wall or floor.
(2)Floor surfaces around a water closet shall be protected from deterioration by impervious and durable material for a distance not less than 900 mm from the projected outline of the water closet on to the floor.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.4.17. Drinking Water
(1)On every floor where work will be performed and within 100 m of any area where work will be performed, potable water shall be provided from
(a)a fountain with an upward jet,
(b)a tap from a piped water supply, or
(c)a tap from a covered vessel.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.6.1. Application
(1)The requirements of this Subsection apply to all food premises.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.6.3. Location of Plumbing Fixtures
(1)A room containing a water closet shall be located where
(a)it does not open directly into any room or area where food or drink for human consumption, or an ingredient of food or drink for human consumption, is intended to be stored, prepared, processed, distributed, served, sold or offered for sale, and
(b)it is not necessary for the public to go through the food preparation areas to gain access to the plumbing fixtures.
(2)Except as permitted in Sentence (3), a room containing plumbing fixtures for the public and employees in a restaurant shall be located in the restaurant.
(3)A room containing plumbing fixtures for the public in Sentence (2) need not be located in the restaurant if
(a)the room is located in the building containing the restaurant, and
(b)the distance of travel between the restaurant and the room is not more than 45 m.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.6.4. Lavatories, Appliances and Sinks
(1)A separate lavatory for the handwashing of employees shall be constructed in a location convenient for employees in each manufacturing, processing and preparation area.
(2)If equipment and facilities for the cleaning and sanitizing of utensils are provided, they shall consist of
(a)mechanical equipment, or
(b)drainage racks of corrosion-resistant materials and
(i)a three-compartment sink or three sinks, or
(ii)a two-compartment sink or two sinks, where the first compartment or sink can be used effectively for washing and rinsing and the second compartment or sink can be used effectively for sanitizing.
(3)A retail food premises is exempt from compliance with this Article if its eating and drinking area does not exceed 56 m² and any one or more of the following applies:
(a)it is designed to sell only cold drinks in or from the original container,
(b)it is designed to sell only frozen confections in the original package or wrapper,
(c)it is designed to prepare and sell only hot beverages,
(d)it is designed to prepare and sell only popped corn, roasted nuts or french-fried potatoes,
(e)it is designed to sell only food or drink for human consumption that
(i)is pre-packaged at a premises other than the food premises at which it is being offered for sale, and
(ii)is not capable of supporting the growth of pathogenic organisms or the production of the toxins of such organisms.
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OBC Div. B 3.7.6.5. Hot and Cold Water Supply
(1)A hot and cold water supply shall be provided to
(a)every plumbing appliance and fixture required by Article 3.7.6.4.,
(b)every area where food or drink for human consumption, or an ingredient of food or drink for human consumption, is manufactured, processed or prepared, and
(c)every area where utensils are washed.
(2)This Article does not apply to a retail food premises described in Sentence 3.7.6.4.(3).
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OBC Div. B 3.7.6.6. Employee Facilities
(1)In a food premises, where dressing rooms are provided for employees, there shall be separate dressing rooms for males and females that
(a)are large enough for the employees to change and store their clothing, and
(b)are equipped with lockers or other facilities suitable for storing the clothing of the employees.
(2)Every room containing sanitary units for employees shall have a floor area not less than 2.3 m².
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OBC Div. B 3.8.2.3. Washrooms Required to be Barrier-Free
(1)A barrier-free path of travel shall be provided to barrier-free washrooms designed to accommodate persons with disabilities in conformance with the requirements in Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.12.
(2)The number of universal washrooms conforming to Article 3.8.3.12. provided in a building in which a washroom is required by Subsection 3.7.4. shall conform to Table 3.8.2.3.-A. (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(2))
(3)Where a washroom required by Subsection 3.7.4. is provided in a storey that is required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel,
(a)the washroom shall conform to Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.11., and
(b)the number of barrier-free water closet stalls or enclosures provided in the washroom shall conform to Table 3.8.2.3.-B. (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(3))
(4)Except as permitted in Sentence (5), where washrooms in excess of those required by Subsection 3.7.4. are provided in a storey that is required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel, the additional washrooms shall be designed to accommodate persons with disabilities in conformance with the requirements of
(a)Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.11., or
(b)Article 3.8.3.12.
(5)Washrooms need not conform to Sentence (4) provided
(a)they are located within suites of residential occupancy,
(b)other barrier-free washrooms are provided on the same floor level within 45 m, or (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(5)(b))
(c)they are located in an individual suite that is
(i)used for a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy,
(ii)less than 300 m² in area, and
(iii)completely separated from, and without access to, the remainder of the building.
(6)Where a washroom required by Subsection 3.7.4. is provided in a storey that is not required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel, the washroom shall
(a)conform to Article 3.8.3.9. and Sentences 3.8.3.10.(4) and 3.8.3.11.(5), and
(b)be provided with at least one ambulatory water closet stall or enclosure conforming to Sentence 3.8.3.8.(10). (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(6))
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OBC Div. B Table 3.8.2.3-A. Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms per Building
Table 3.8.2.3.-A — Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms per Building Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2) Number of Storeys in Building | Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms per Building 1 to 3 | 1 4 to 6 | 2 Over 6 | 3, plus 1 for each additional increment of 3 storeys in excess of 6 storeys
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OBC Div. B Table 3.8.2.3-B. Minimum Number of Water Closet Stalls or Enclosures Required to be Barrier-Free
Table 3.8.2.3.-B Minimum Number of Water Closet Stalls or Enclosures Required to be Barrier-Free Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3) Number of Water Closets per Washroom | Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Water Closet Stalls or Enclosures per Washroom 1 to 3 | 0, where a universal washroom is provided on the same floor level within 45 m of the washroom, or 1, where a universal washroom is not provided on the same floor level within 45 m of the washroom 4 to 9 | 1 10 to 16 | 2 17 to 20 | 3 21 to 30 | 4 Over 30 | 5, plus 1 for each additional increment of 10 water closets per washroom in excess of 30 water closets per washroom
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.8. Water Closet Stalls and Enclosures
(1)Every barrier-free water closet stall or enclosure in a washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3) or (4) shall
(a)have a clear turning space within the stall or enclosure of at least 1,500 mm in diameter, (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(1)(a))
(b)have a clear floor space in front of the stall or enclosure of at least 1,500 mm in diameter,
(c)be equipped with a door that
(i)is capable of being latched from the inside with a mechanism conforming to Subclause 3.8.1.5.(1)(c)(ii),
(ii)in an open position, has a clear opening of at least 850 mm wide,
(iii)swings outward, unless 820 mm by 1,440 mm clear floor area is provided within the stall to permit the door to be closed without interfering with the wheelchair, (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(1)(c)(iii))
(iv)is self-closing so that, when at rest, the door remains open not more than 50 mm beyond the jamb,
(v)is provided with a horizontal, D-shaped, visually contrasting door pull on both sides of the door, mounted on the vertical centre line of the door, located at a height not less than 800 mm and not more than 1,000 mm above the finished floor, (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(1)(c)(v))
(vi)is aligned with a clear transfer space required by Subclause (2)(a)(ii) or Clause (2)(b), and
(vii)is capable of having the latch required by Subclause (i) released from the outside in case of an emergency,
(d)be equipped with a water closet conforming to Article 3.8.3.9. that is located in accordance with Clause (2)(a) or (b),
(e)be equipped with a coat hook mounted not more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor on a side wall and projecting not more than 50 mm from the wall,
(f)have a clearance of at least 1,700 mm between the outside of the stall face and the face of an in-swinging washroom door and 1,400 mm between the outside of the stall face and any wall-mounted fixture or other obstruction, and (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(1)(f))
(g)be equipped with a toilet paper dispenser mounted on the side wall closest to the water closet so that
(i)the dispenser is located below the grab bar,
(ii)the closest edge of the dispenser is 300 mm from the front of the water closet seat, and
(iii)the bottom of the dispenser is 600 mm to 800 mm above the finished floor.
(2)A water closet described in Clause (1)(d) shall be
(a)located so that
(i)the centre line of the water closet is not less than 460 mm and not more than 480 mm from one side wall, and
(ii)a clear transfer space at least 900 mm wide and 1,500 mm deep is provided on the other side of the water closet, or
(b)located so that a clear transfer space at least 900 mm wide and 1,500 mm deep is provided on each side of the water closet. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(2)(b))
(3)Where a water closet is located in accordance with Clause (2)(a),
(a)a grab bar conforming to Sentences (5) and (7) shall be provided on the side wall referred to in Subclause (2)(a)(i),
(b)a fold-down grab bar may be provided and, if one is provided, it shall conform to Sentence (8) and be provided on the side of the water closet opposite the grab bar described in Clause (a), and
(c)a grab bar conforming to Sentences (6) and (7) shall be provided on the wall behind the water closet. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3))
(4)Where a water closet is located in accordance with Clause (2)(b),
(a)a fold-down grab bar conforming to Sentence (8) shall be provided on each side of the water closet, and
(b)a grab bar conforming to Sentences (6) and (7) shall be provided on the wall behind the water closet. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3))
(5)A grab bar described in Clause (3)(a) shall
(a)be continuous L-shaped with 750 mm long horizontal and vertical components, and
(b)be wall mounted with the horizontal component 750 mm above the finished floor and the vertical component 150 mm in front of the water closet. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3) and Note A-3.8.3.8(5))
(6)A grab bar described in Clause (3)(c) or (4)(b) shall
(a)be at least 600 mm in length, and
(b)be wall mounted horizontally from 840 mm to 920 mm above the finished floor and, where the water closet has a water tank, be wall mounted 150 mm above the tank. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3))
(7)A grab bar described in Clause (3)(a) or (c) or (4)(b) shall
(a)be installed to resist a load of at least 1.3 kN applied vertically or horizontally,
(b)be not less than 30 mm and not more than 40 mm in diameter,
(c)have a clearance of not less than 38 mm and not more than 50 mm from the wall to the inside surface of the grab bar, and
(d)have a slip-resistant surface. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3))
(8)A fold-down grab bar described in Clause (3)(b) or (4)(a) shall
(a)be mounted on the wall behind the water closet
(i)with the horizontal component 750 mm above the finished floor, and
(ii)not less than 390 mm and not more than 410 mm from the centre line of the water closet,
(b)not require a force of more than 22.2 N to pull it down,
(c)be at least 750 mm in length,
(d)be installed to resist a load of at least 1.3 kN applied vertically or horizontally,
(e)be not less than 30 mm and not more than 40 mm in diameter, and
(f)have a slip-resistant surface. (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3) and Note A-3.8.3.8(8))
(9)A fold-down grab bar installed in accordance with Sentence (8) is permitted to encroach into
(a)the clear turning space described in Clause (1)(a), or
(b)a clear transfer space described in Subclause (2)(a)(ii) or Clause (2)(b). (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(3))
(10)Where an ambulatory water closet stall or enclosure is required by Sentence 3.8.2.3.(6), it shall
(a)be at least 1,500 mm in depth and be not less than 890 mm and not more than 940 mm in width,
(b)be equipped with a door that shall
(i)be capable of being latched from the inside with a mechanism that is operable using a closed fist,
(ii)when the door is in an open position, have a clear opening of at least 810 mm,
(iii)swing outward, unless the minimum dimensions in Clause (a) are not located within the door swing,
(iv)be provided with spring-type or gravity hinges so that the door closes automatically,
(v)be provided with a door pull on both sides of the door, near the latch side of the door, located at a height not less than 900 mm and not more than 1,100 mm above the finished floor, and
(vi)be capable of having the latch required by Subclause (i) released from the outside in the case of an emergency,
(c)be equipped with a water closet conforming to Article 3.8.3.9. and located so that its centre line is centred between the partition walls,
(d)be equipped on each side of the water closet with grab bars conforming to Clause (3)(a), and
(e)be equipped with a coat hook conforming to Clause (1)(e). (See Note A-3.8.3.8.(10))
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.9. Water Closets
(1)A water closet described in Clause 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) or (10)(c) or 3.8.3.12.(1)(d) shall
(a)be equipped with a seat located at not less than 430 mm and not more than 485 mm above the finished floor,
(b)flush automatically or be equipped with a flushing control that
(i)is located between 500 mm and 900 mm above the finished floor,
(ii)is operable from the transfer side, and
(iii)is operable using a closed fist and with a force of not more than 22.2 N, and
(c)be equipped with a back support where there is no seat lid or tank. (See Note A-3.8.3.9.(1)(c)) (See Note A-3.8.3.9.(1))
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.11. Lavatories, Mirrors and Washroom Accessories
(1)A washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2), (3) or (4) shall be provided with a lavatory that shall
(a)be located so that the distance between the centre line of the lavatory and the side wall is not less than 460 mm,
(b)have a rim height not more than 865 mm above the finished floor,
(c)have a clearance beneath the lavatory not less than
(i)920 mm wide,
(ii)735 mm high at the front edge,
(iii)685 mm high at a point 200 mm back from the front edge, and
(iv)350 mm high over the distance from a point 280 mm to a point 430 mm back from the front edge, (See Note A-3.8.3.11.(1)(c))
(d)have insulated pipes where they would otherwise present a burn hazard or have water supply temperature limited to a maximum of 43°C, (See Note A-3.8.3.11.(1)(d))
(e)be equipped with faucets that
(i)operate automatically or comply with 3.7.4.2.(12)(b)(i) and
(ii)and
(ii) are located so that the distance from the centre line of the faucet to the edge of the basin or, where the basin is mounted in a vanity, to the front edge of the vanity, is not more than 485 mm,
(f)have a minimum 1,370 mm deep floor space to allow for a forward approach, of which a maximum of 500 mm can be located under the lavatory, (See Note A-3.8.3.11.(1)(f))
(g)have a soap dispenser that
(i)operates automatically or is operable using a closed fist and with a force of not more than 22.2 N, and
(ii)is located not more than 1,100 mm above the finished floor, within 500 mm from the front of the lavatory,
(h)have a towel dispenser or other hand drying equipment that is
(i)located to be accessible to persons in wheelchairs,
(ii) located so that the dispensing height is not more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor,
(iii) operable with one hand, and
(iv) located not more than 610 mm, measured horizontally, from the edge of the lavatory.
(2)If mirrors are installed in a washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2), (3) or (4), at least one mirror shall be
(a)installed above a lavatory required by Sentence (1), and
(b)mounted with its bottom edge not more than 1,000 mm above the finished floor or inclined to the vertical to be usable by a person in a wheelchair.
(3)If dispensing or hand-operated washroom accessories, other than those located in water closet stalls or enclosures and those described in Clause (1)(g), are provided, they shall be mounted so that
(a)the dispensing height is not less than 900 mm and not more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor,
(b)the controls or operating mechanisms are mounted not less than 900 mm and not more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor, and
(c)a minimum 1,370 mm deep floor space is provided in front of the controls or operating mechanisms to allow for a front approach.
(4)Where a shelf is installed above a lavatory required by Sentence (1), it shall
(a)be located not more than 200 mm above the top of the lavatory and not more than 1,100 mm above the finished floor, and
(b)project not more than 100 mm from the wall.
(5)A washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(6) shall be provided with a lavatory conforming to Clauses (1)(e), (g) and (h).
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.12. Universal Washrooms
(1)A universal washroom room shall
(a)be served by a barrier-free path of travel,
(b)have a door that
(i)complies with Article 3.8.3.3.,
(ii)has a graspable latch-operating mechanism that is
(A) operable using a closed fist and with a force of not more than 22.2 N, and
(B) located between 900 mm and 1,000 mm above the finished floor, and
(iii)is capable of being locked from the inside and released from the outside in case of emergency,
(c)have one lavatory conforming to Sentences 3.8.3.11.(1), (3) and (4),
(d)have one water closet conforming to Article 3.8.3.9. that is located in accordance with Clause 3.8.3.8.(2)(a) or (b), (See Note A-3.8.3.12.(1)(d))
(e)have grab bars conforming to
(i)Sentence 3.8.3.8.(3), if the water closet is located in accordance with Clause 3.8.3.8.(2)(a), or
(ii)Sentence 3.8.3.8.(4), if the water closet is located in accordance with Clause 3.8.3.8.(2)(b),
(f)have no internal dimension between walls that is less than 1,700 mm,
(g)have a coat hook that conforms to Clause 3.8.3.8.(1)(e) and a shelf that is located not more than 1,100 mm above the finished floor and projects not more than 100 mm from the wall,
(h)be designed to permit a wheelchair to turn in an open space not less than 1,700 mm in diameter,
(i)be provided with a door equipped with a power door operator,
(j)be provided with a mirror
(i)installed above a lavatory described in Clause (1)(c), and
(ii)mounted with its bottom edge not more than 1,000 mm above the finished floor or inclined to the vertical to be usable by a person in a wheelchair, and
(k)have lighting controlled by a motion sensor conforming to Sentence 12.2.4.1.(2). (See Note A-3.8.3.12.(1))
(2)A universal washroom shall have
(a)an emergency call system that consists of audible and visual signal devices inside and outside of the washroom that are activated by a control device inside the washroom, and
(b)an emergency sign that contains the words in the event of an emergency push emergency button and audible and visual signal will activate in letters at least 25 mm high with a 5 mm stroke and that is posted above the emergency button. (See Note A-3.8.3.12.(2))
(3)A clear space not less than 810 mm wide and 1,830 mm long shall be provided in each universal washroom for an adult-size change table. (See Note A-3.8.3.12.(3))
(4)Where the clear space provided for an adult-size change table is adjacent to a wall, reinforcement shall be installed in the wall to permit the future installation of the change table.
(5)Where an adult-size change table is installed, it shall
(a)when fully loaded, have a surface height above the finished floor that can be adjusted from between 450 mm and 500 mm at the low range to between 850 mm and 900 mm at the high range,
(b)be designed to carry a minimum load of 1.33 kN,
(c)have a clear floor space parallel to the long side of the table not less than 760 mm wide and 1,500 mm long, and
(d)in the case of a fold-down table,
(i)be installed so that it does not encroach into a clear transfer space described in Clause 3.8.3.8.(2)(a) or (b), and
(ii)have no operating mechanisms higher than 1,200 mm.
(6)A universal washroom need not conform to Sentences (3) and (4) if
(a)it is located in an individual suite that
(i)is used for an assembly occupancy, a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy, and
(ii)meets one of the following requirements,
(A) it is located in a building that is less than 300 m² in building area, or
(B) it is less than 300 m² in area, if located in a building that is at least 300 m² in building area, or
(b)another universal washroom conforming to this Article is provided on the same floor level within 45 m. (See Note A-3.8.3.12.(6))
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OBC Div. B Table 3.8.3.13. Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Showers
Table 3.8.3.13. Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Showers Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.3.13.(1) Number of Showers Provided in a Group | Minimum Number of Showers Required to be Barrier-Free 1 | 0 2 to 7 | 1 Over 7 | 1, plus 1 for each additional increment of 7 showers in a group
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.13. Showers and Bathtubs
(1)Except within a suite of residential occupancy, if showers are provided in a building, the number of barrier-free showers shall conform to Table 3.8.3.13. (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(1))
(2)A barrier-free shower required by Sentence (1) shall
(a)be not less than 1,500 mm wide and 900 mm deep,
(b)have a clear floor space at the entrance to the shower not less than 900 mm deep and the same width as the shower, except that fixtures are permitted to project into that space provided they do not restrict access to the shower, (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(2)(b))
(c)have no doors that obstruct the shower controls or the clear floor space described in Clause (b),
(d)have a slip-resistant floor surface,
(e)have a threshold that is level with the adjacent finished floor or a bevelled threshold not more than 13 mm higher than the adjacent finished floor,
(f)have a hinged seat, other than a spring-loaded hinged seat, or a fixed seat that shall
(i)be not less than 450 mm wide and 400 mm deep,
(ii)be mounted on the same side wall as the vertical grab bar between 460 mm and 480 mm above the finished floor,
(iii)be designed to carry a minimum load of 1.3 kN,
(iv)be located so that the edge of the seat is within 500 mm of the shower controls, and
(v)have a smooth and slip-resistant surface and no rough edges, (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(2)(f))
(g)have two grab bars
(i)that conform to Sentence 3.8.3.8.(7) and do not obstruct the use of the shower controls,
(ii)one of which is 1,000 mm long vertically located on the side wall between 50 mm and 80 mm from the adjacent clear floor area, and with the lower end between 600 mm and 650 mm above the finished floor, and
(iii)one of which is L-shaped, located on the wall opposite the entrance to the shower, with a 1,000 mm long horizontal component mounted between 750 mm and 870 mm above the finished floor and a 750 mm long vertical component mounted between 400 mm and 500 mm from the side wall on which the vertical grab bar described in Subclause (ii) is mounted, (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(2)(g))
(h)have a pressure-equalizing or thermostatic mixing valve that
(i)is operable using a closed fist and with a force of not more than 22.2 N,
(ii) is mounted on the wall opposite the entrance to the shower no more than 1,200 mm above the finished floor, and
(iii) is located within reach of the seat,
(i)have a hand-held shower head with not less than 1,800 mm of flexible hose located so that it
(i) can be reached from a seated position,
(ii)can be used in a fixed position at a height of 1,200 mm and 2,030 mm from the finished floor, and
(iii)does not obstruct the use of the grab bars, and
(j)have fully recessed soap holders that can be reached from the seated position.
(3)All other controls installed in a shower described in Sentence (2) shall comply with Subclauses (2)(h)(i) to (iii).
(4)At each location where a showering facility is provided for use by the general public or customers, or as part of a common-use area for employees, at least one universal dressing and shower room shall be provided. (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(4))
(5)A universal dressing and shower room required by Sentence 3.8.3.13.(4) shall
(a)be located in a barrier-free path of travel,
(b)have a door capable of being locked from the inside and released from the outside in the event of an emergency,
(c)have a lavatory and a mirror conforming to Article 3.8.3.11.,
(d)have a shower conforming to Sentence (2),
(e)have a bench that is at least 1,830 mm long by 760 mm wide and 480 mm to 520 mm high,
(f)have a clear transfer space adjacent to the long side of the bench that is 900 mm wide and as long as the bench, and (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(5)(f))
(g)have a coat hook mounted not more than 1,200 mm above the floor on a side wall and projecting not more than 50 mm from the wall.
(6)Individual showers that are provided for use by patients or residents in buildings of Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy shall conform to Sentence (2).
(7)Individual bathtubs that are provided for the use of patients or residents in buildings of Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy shall
(a)be located in a room with a clear floor space not less than 1,500 mm in diameter,
(b)be not less than 1,500 mm long,
(c)be capable of being accessed along the full length of the bathtub with no tracks mounted on the bathtub rim,
(d)have faucets that
(i)are operable using a closed fist and with a force of not more than 22.2 N, and
(ii)are located on the centre line of the bathtub or between the centre line of the bathtub and the exterior edge of the bathtub rim, at a maximum height of 450 mm above the rim,
(e)unless the bathtub is free-standing, have three grab bars
(i)conforming to Sentence 3.8.3.8.(7),
(ii)that are not less than 1,200 mm long,
(iii)two of which are located vertically at each end of the bathtub, mounted between 80 mm and 280 mm above the bathtub rim, and
(iv)one of which is located horizontally along the full length of the bathtub, mounted between 80 mm and 280 mm above the bathtub rim,
(f)have a slip-resistant bottom surface, and
(g)be equipped with a hand-held shower head with not less than 1,800 mm of flexible hose that can be used in a fixed position at a height of 1,200 mm and 2,030 mm and does not obstruct the use of the grab bars. (See Note A-3.8.3.13.(7))
(8)Where a barrier-free bathtub is provided, a clear floor space at least 900 mm wide and 1,500 mm long shall be provided along the full length of the bathtub.
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OBC Div. B 3.8.3.16. Drinking Fountains
(1)Where more than one drinking fountain is provided, at least one shall be a barrier-free fountain that conforms to Sentences (2) and (3).
(2)A barrier-free drinking fountain shall
(a)have a spout located near the front of the unit not more than 915 mm above the finished floor,
(b)be equipped with controls that are easily operated from a wheelchair using one hand with a force of not more than 22 N or operates automatically,
(c)project the water at least 100 mm high,
(d)provide the water stream at a vertical angle of up to
(i)30°, where the spout is located less than 75 mm from the front of the fountain, or
(ii)15°, where the spout is located not less than 75 mm and not more than 125 mm from the front of the fountain,
(e)be detectable by a cane at a level at or below 680 mm from the finished floor, and
(f)where the drinking fountain is cantilevered, meet the following requirements:
(i)be mounted not more than 915 mm above the finished floor,
(ii)provide a clearance height under the fountain of not less than 735 mm above the finished floor,
(iii)have a clear depth under the fountain of not less than 450 mm,
(iv)have a clear width under the fountain of not less than 760 mm,
(v)have a toe clearance height under the fountain of at least 350 mm above the finished floor from a point 300 mm back from the front edge to the wall, and
(vi)have a depth at the base of the fountain of at least 700 mm.
(3)A barrier-free drinking fountain required by Sentence (1) shall have a clear floor space in front of, or adjacent to, the fountain that is a minimum of 810 mm deep and 1,370 mm wide.
(4)Where more than one drinking fountain is provided in a normally occupied floor area that is not required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel, at least one shall be a barrier-free fountain that conforms to Sentences (2) and (3).
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