They have to be mounted so that the very top of the changing table surface when it is.
Ada requirements for baby changing stations.
Knee clearance when the unit s bed is opened and laid flat it must provide adequate knee clearance below the station.
There are specific mounting heights and other requirements of baby changing stations in restrooms says ada compliance expert joan stein of stein consulting inc pittsburgh.
Ada regulations also state that baby changing stations must be located in an area that is easily accessible and free from obstructions.
The ada mandates that baby changing stations be present in both men s and women s restrooms and must be placed at a height of 27 inches from the floor.
Units should contain reinforced steel rods increase unit stability baby changing stations gas shocks should be completely hidden for safer bed retraction preventing injuries to hands and fingers baby changing stations products should be suitable for processing by any approved recycling facility.
Any change to restroom functionality inevitably turns to the question of americans with disabilities act ada compliance.
Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches 635 mm maximum under an element at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground.
Out swinging doors approached from the latch side must have an access aisle 42 inches 1065mm wide minimum.
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space the knee clearance shall be 11 inches 280mm deep minimum at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground and 8 inches 205 mm deep minimum at 27 inches 685 mm above the finish floor or ground.