Specifications for Handicap Toilets

One of the most essential items needed by the disabled are handicap toilets. These days thanks to the efforts of the Americans with Disabilities Act, public places with bathrooms have handicap accessible stalls. These stalls feature safety bars, and there are distinct specifications when it comes to the toilet itself. These specifications are meant to make using the restroom easier and safer. This is helpful to know if you or a loved one are disabled and need to install this type of toilet. When purchasing a toilet,make sure it is compliant with ADA regulations. These regulations are set in place to provide safe toilets for the disabled.

Toilets for the disabled are required to be a minimum of 60 inches in width. There must be no less than 32 inches of space in the front. The very middle of the toilet is required to be 18 inches from the wall. The doors are only able to be opened inward if there is more than 32 inches from the toilet to the door. Otherwise the door must be pulled out to open. When it comes to the height of the toilet seat, it needs to be between 17 and 19 higher than the floor.

Another important aspect of a handicap bathroom stall are the grab bars. They are installed for safety and are required to be between 33 and 36 inches high. The length of the bars ranges somewhere between 36 and 42 inches in length. These bars are usually stainless steel, and there are ADA compliant stainless steel toilets as well. Stainless steel is durable and sanitary and goes with any kind of décor. There are also traditional porcelain toilets that are made for disabled individuals in various colors including white.

Handicap toilets are a must-have for anyone who has limited mobility due to a disability. Senior citizens who suffer from conditions that restrict their movements can also make use of handicap accessible bathrooms. Your entire bathroom can be converted to be handicap safe, for example there are also bath lifts, seats, shower chairs and more designed to make the bathroom a safer place for a disabled individual. To learn more about these toilets and other household items for the disabled, check the website of the Americans with Disabilities Act where there is a great deal of information and helpful resources.

 

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