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QUESTIONS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Checklist for Existing Facilities version 2.1 © revised August 1995, Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. For technical assistance, call 1-800-949-4ADA (voice/TDD). 14 Yes No Stalls, continued In the accessible stall, are there grab bars be- hind and on the side wall nearest to the toilet? Is the toilet seat 17 to 19 inches high? Lavatories (ADAAG 4.19, 4.24) Does one lavatory have a 30-inch-wide by 48-inch-deep clear space in front? A maximum of 19 inches of the required depth may be under the lavatory. Is the lavatory rim no higher than 34 inches? Is there at least 29 inches from the floor to the bottom of the lavatory apron (excluding pipes)? Can the faucet be operated with one closed fist? Are soap and other dispensers and hand dry- ers within reach ranges (see page 7) and us- able with one closed fist? Is the mirror mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches high or lower? Additional Access Note that this priority is for items not required for basic access in the first three priorities. When amenities such as drinking fountains and public telephones are provided, they should also be accessible to people with disabilities. Drinking Fountains (ADAAG 4.15) Is there at least one fountain with clear floor space of at least 30 by 48 inches in front? Add grab bars. Add raised seat. Rearrange furnishings. Replace lavatory. Remove or alter cabinetry to provide space underneath. Make sure hot pipes are covered. Move a partition or wall. Adjust or replace lavatory. Adjust or replace lavatory. Replace with paddle handles. Lower dispensers. Replace with or provide addi- tional accessible dispensers. Lower or tilt down the mirror. Add a larger mirror anywhere in the room. Clear more room by rearrang- ing or removing furnishings. height clear space height height height clear space Priority 4

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