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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News BIWEEKLY EDITION JULY 22, 2020 Page 12 Continued on page 13 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…Continued from page 8 When the ADA applies, how many ADA-compliant units are required and how must they be placed? For single-user portable toilets or bathing units clustered at a single location: • At least five percent of the units must be accessible (a ratio of 1:20), but • No less than one toilet or bathing unit complying with ADA requirements shall be installed in each cluster where typical units are provided, and • The "path of travel" to the restroom unit must also be ADA-compliant. How to ensure your portable toilets, trailer stalls, and sinks are ADA-compliant Single-user portable units and trailer stalls The ADA has guidelines in place for handicap portable toilets. A compliant portable restroom must contain a seat that is between 16 and 18 inches from the side wall. Portable restrooms and trailer stalls must also have a clear 60-inch diameter turning space that is located 56 inches away from the rear wall so that the handicap guest is free to move without any obstructions. The toilet seat height must be 17 to 19 inches from floor to rim, including the seat. Doors Doorways should be equipped with handles that can be gripped with one hand and opened without any strain. The door should also open at 90 degrees and be at least 32 inches wide. Grab bars Installing grab bars within the stalls is necessary to prevent any fall risks and help the user maintain their balance. Bars of at least a 42-inch minimum length are needed on each side of the unit or stall. They must be located no more than 12 inches from the rear wall and extend no less than 54 inches from the rear wall. The height must be 33 to 36 inches above the floor. These must be well anchored to support a 250 lb. load in all directions. Sinks Sinks shouldn't be mounted any higher than 34 inches from the floor. The space beneath the sinks should be clear for wheelchair accessibility. Faucets must be operated by levers, push buttons, or electronic sensors. Users should not have to exert more than five pounds of force to use the faucet.