07-27-11 Building Codes Appeals Board

Browse Search

PLUMBING SYSTEMS shall not exceed a distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm). In cov- ered mall buildings, the required facilities shall be based on total square footage, and facilities shall be installed in each individual store or in a central toilet area located in accor- dance with this section. The maximum travel distance to the central toilet facilities in covered mall buildings shall be measured from the main entrance of any store or tenant space. In covered mall buildings, where employees' toilet facilities are not provided in the individual store, the maxi- mum travel distance shall be measured from the employees' work area of the store or tenant space. [P] 2902.3.4 Pay facilities. Where pay facilities are installed, such facilities shall be in excess of the required minimum facilities. Required facilities shall be free of charge. [P] 2902.4 Signage. A legible sign designating the sex shall be provided in a readily visible location near the entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply with ICC Al 17.1. 2902.4.1 Directional signage. Directional signage indicat- ing the route to the public facilities shall be posted in accor- dance with Section 3107. Such signage shall be located in a corridor or aisle, at the entrance to the facilities for custom- ers and visitors. SECTION 2903 TOILET ROOM REQUIREMENTS [P] 2903.1 Water closet compartment. Each water closet uti- lized by the public or employees shall occupy a separate com- partment with walls or partitions and a door enclosing the fixtures to ensure privacy. Exceptions: 1. Water closet compartments shall not be required in a single- occupant toilet room with a lockable door. 2. 'Toilet rooms located in day care and child care facili- ties and containing two or more water closets shall be permitted to have one water closet without an enclos- ing compartment. 3. This provision is not applicable to toilet areas located within Group 1 -3 housing areas. [P] 2903.2 Urinal partitions. Each urinal utilized by the pub- lic or employees shall occupy a separate area with walls or par- titions to provide privacy. The walls or partitions shall begin at a height not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from and extend not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the finished floor surface. The walls or partitions shall extend from the wall surface at each side of the urinal a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) or to a point not less than 6 inches (152 rum) beyond the outermost front lip of the urinal measured from the finished back wall sur- face, whichever is greater. Exceptions: 1. Urinal partitions shall not be required in a single occu- pant or family or assisted use toilet room with a lockable door. 2. Toilet rooms located in day care and child care facili- ties and containing two or more urinals shall be per- mitted to have one urinal without partitions. [P] 2903.3 Interior Finish. Interior finish surfaces of toilet rooms shall comply with Section 1210. 552 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE