The lab on the left is accessible but the mirror is too high there, but the mirror on the right is accessible (bottom is under 40"). Sinks were existing, but mirrors are new.
Does the code require the accessible mirror to be over the accessible sink? 2018 IBC
Mirrors are not required.I am required per code to ignore existing elements that are not required to be changed per IEBC.
The new mirrors and towel dispensers are the only things that are now compliant with 2015 codes for accessibility for plumbing elements, the rest of it complies when it was originally built (which were when no codes existed here). Like I said the sinks were existing. The IBEC Level 2 Alterations does not make you update things you are not doing anything with.Question: Is the rest of the restroom area compliant with accessibility for plumbing elements? If so, then wouldn't the sink, mirror, pipe protection and soap dispenser also have to be compliant, meaning the mirror would have to be above the sink that looks to be 34" above finished floor since they would have already met that reach requirement.
That will not protect the owners from a lawsuitThe new mirrors and towel dispensers are the only things that are now complaint with 2015 codes for accessibility for plumbing elements, the rest of it complies when it was originally built (which were when no codes existed here). Like I said the sinks were existing. The IBEC Level 2 Alterations does not make you update things you are not doing anything with.
Why should I care?That will not protect the owners from a lawsuit
I would never tell them anything from this site.so Rick, what does your client say to our response?
So let them hang for not complying? Disclaim, disclaim, disclaim; there is no virus so don't wear a mask (smiling).Why should I care?
This is in a township office.
I am only allowed to enforce the State Construction Code.
I would never tell them anything from this site.
Says who? Please tell me where you get this from?Yes you are, even if your AG says otherwise