BayPointArchitect
Sawhorse
Just like you, I enjoy being known as the guy with the correct answers - not the wrong ones. And it is good to be consistent. But today is not a good day for me.
Given:
A three level building with a basement, main level and upper level. No elevator required.
Two men's and women's restrooms on the main level.
Two men's and women's restrooms in the basement.
Two men's and women's restrooms on the upper level.
No problem with the number of toilet fixtures throughout the entire building.
Building owner wants to add a shower in the basement which is not located on an accessible level.
Does the shower need to be ADA accessible?
My question is not "what does it take to make a shower accessible?" But it is more general.
Eight years ago I told folks that every restroom needs to be ADA compliant regardless of where it is located. But a new coworker has challenged my thinking with the idea that if a restroom is not located along an accessible path, then the restroom does not need to be accessible.
Any thoughts on that?
Thank you,
ICC Certified Plan Reviewer
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner
Given:
A three level building with a basement, main level and upper level. No elevator required.
Two men's and women's restrooms on the main level.
Two men's and women's restrooms in the basement.
Two men's and women's restrooms on the upper level.
No problem with the number of toilet fixtures throughout the entire building.
Building owner wants to add a shower in the basement which is not located on an accessible level.
Does the shower need to be ADA accessible?
My question is not "what does it take to make a shower accessible?" But it is more general.
Eight years ago I told folks that every restroom needs to be ADA compliant regardless of where it is located. But a new coworker has challenged my thinking with the idea that if a restroom is not located along an accessible path, then the restroom does not need to be accessible.
Any thoughts on that?
Thank you,
ICC Certified Plan Reviewer
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner