At least 5% of work surfaces must also comply (§226.1).
Other types of sinks used only by employees to perform work are not required to comply (§203.9), although compliance is advisable.Īt least 5% of sinks, but no less than one sink of each type, must comply in each accessible room or space, such as classroom labs (§212.3). Mop or service sinks, which are intended to be used for janitorial or maintenance purposes, are exempt. This provision applies to sinks in breakrooms, kitchens and kitchenettes, classrooms, and other spaces required to be accessible.
Where sinks are provided in accessible rooms or spaces, at least 5%, but no less than one, of each type must comply. At least one lavatory, where provided, must comply in each accessible toilet or bathing room and be located outside a toilet compartment. The Standards cover access to sink and to lavatories, which are sinks used for handwashing in toilet and bathing facilities. These annotations are prefaced with begin and end image notes. Some images are paired with visually hidden notes.  In this document ″ indicates inches and ′ indicates feet. Notational tips for users of screen reading software follow.
This guide explains requirements in the ADA Standards for lavatories and sinks. Guidance on the International Symbol of AccessibilityĬhapter 10: Recreational Boating FacilitiesĬhapter 10: Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas Chapter 3: Clear Floor or Ground Space and Turning SpaceĬhapter 6: Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers