Checklist
7. Toilet Rooms (cont'd)
Yes
No
h. Water closet, top of rim 431.8 mm - 482.6 mm (17"-19") above
finished floor.
i. Urinal basin lip, 431.8 mm (17") above finished floor.
j. Lavatory, minimum underneath clearance of 736.6 mm (29").
k. Faucets easily operated (preferably hand lever type).
l. Mirrors, shelves and dispensers, a maximum height of 1016 mm (40")
above finished floor.
m. Grab bars 838.2 mm (33"), side and back bars 914.4 mm (36") above
finished floor. [UFAS]
n. 38.1 mm (1- 1/2") in diameter.
o. 38.1 mm (1-1/2") space between grab bar and mounting surface.
p. Grab bars are free of sharp edges.
q. Wall surfaces behind grab bars are smooth.
8. Stairs
Yes
No
General
a. Minimum width of stairs, 1117.6 (44").
b. Treads and risers are of uniform size on a single flight of stairs.
c. Stairways are well illuminated.
Treads & Risers
a. Maximum riser height, 177.8 mm (7").
b. Closed risers.
c. Minimum tread width, 279.4 mm (11").
d. Slip-resistant tread surface.
e. Nosing neither abrupt or square.
Handrails
a. Handrails on both sides of stair.
b. 38.1 mm (1-1/2") diameter.
c. 38.1 mm (1-1/2") space between handrail and mounting surface.
d. Height of handrails, 762 mm x 863.6 mm (30" - 34").
e. Handrails are free of sharp edges.
f. Wall surfaces behind handrails are smooth.
g. Ends of handrails are smooth.
h. Handrails extend 304.8 mm (12") on one side beyond the top riser
and 584.2 mm (23") on one side beyond the bottom riser.
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