California Ada Kitchen Sink Requirements

Cbc 1115b 4 3 2 2010 ada 606.

California ada kitchen sink requirements.

Projects which consist only of heating ventilation air conditioning reroofing electrical work. 4 24 2 height sinks shall be mounted with the counter or rim no higher than 34 in 865 mm above the finish floor. 34 above finish floor. Hot water and drain pipes to be insulated.

Of 6 1 2 deep mounted max. Clear floor space to extend max. The clear floor space shall be on an accessible route and shall extend a maximum of 19 in 485 mm underneath the sink see fig. Knee clearance that is at least 27 in 685 mm high 30 in 760 mm wide and 19 in 485 mm deep shall be provided underneath sinks.

A minimum linear length of 30 of countertop shall be provided for the kitchen sink installation a minimum linear length of 30 of countertop shall be provided for a work surface the sink and work surface may be a single integral unit a minimum of 60 in length or be separate components. This means a sink should not be more than 34 inches off the finished floor according to the continuing education center. The ada requires any sink in a public place to be accessible to those in wheelchairs. Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space the knee clearance shall be 11 inches 280 mm deep minimum at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground and 8 inches 205 mm deep minimum at 27 inches 685 mm above the finish floor or ground.

A clear floor space at least 30 in by 48 in 760 mm by 1220 mm complying with 4 2 4 shall be provided in front of a sink to allow forward approach. All other kitchen designs to provide a minimum clear width of 48. U shaped kitchens with cooktop or sink located at base of u w 30 wide knee space to a height of 27 aff to allow forward approach to have a clear width of 48. This means those in a wheelchair can reach and use the sink comfortably.

A counter that is adjustable to provide a kitchen work surface at variable heights 29 inches 735 mm minimum and 36 inches 915 mm maximum shall be permitted. Sinks required to be accessible by 4 1 shall comply with 4 24. 306 3 3 minimum required depth. It is also important to know that countertops in such spaces must be no higher than 34 and no deeper than 24.

Alterations to the meet the readily achievable requirements of title iii of the americans with disabilities act may be limited the actual work of the project. Of 19 underneath the sink. Sink to be max. 30 wide counter top for sink installation with removable base cabinet and finish flooring beneath sink.

In a space with a kitchen sink but no cooktop or conventional range a parallel approach is allowed to the sink by section 606 2 exception 1 of the ada guidelines. Provide knee clearance 27 high 30 wide and 19 deep under sink. Ada kitchen sink height requirements. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under the work surface counters.

Requirements may be limited to the actual work of the project.