Ada regulations also state that baby changing stations must be located in an area that is easily accessible and free from obstructions.
Ada standards for baby changing stations.
Baby changing stations must follow several different rules in order to meet ada standards.
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.
Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches 635 mm maximum under an element at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground.
There must be a clear width opening of 32 inches 815mm minimum with the door open 90 degrees.
Other approaches require an access aisle 48 inches 1220mm wide minimum.
Horizontal baby changing stations unit should be horizontal in design unit should comply with ada 4 27 4 operation with one hand or closed fist provide unit that is equipped with a genuine safe strap safety belt.
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.
Restaurants hotels and stores demonstrate the importance of patron needs when they provide a safe clean place for parents of either gender to change diapers.
Out swinging doors approached from the latch side must have an access aisle 42 inches 1065mm wide minimum.