Yikes,
FWIW, from the 2003 A117.1 - Section 604.10 Water Closets and
Toilet Compartments for Children’s Use.
These provisions are intended for water closets and toilet compartments specifically designed for
children. The anticipated age is 3 to 12 years. The anthropometrics for children are different from
those of the average adult male. The U.S. Access Board has reviewed provisions for children.
Commentary Table C308.1 is based on that research and provides guidance on unobstructed reach
ranges for children according to age when building elements such as coat hooks or operable parts
are designed for use primarily by children. The dimensions apply to either forward or side reaches.
In addition, Table C604.10 provides guidance in applying the specifications for water closets for
children according to the age group served and reflects specifications that correspond to the age
of the primary use group. The specifications of one age group should be applied consistently in the
installation of water closets and related items. These tables are information only and are not
intended to present requirements.
604.10.1 General.
Accessible water closets and toilet compartments primarily for children’s use shall comply with
Section 604.10.
The standard does not require water closets or toilet compartments for children’s use; however,
if a designer wants to design for children (e.g., day care facilities, elementary schools) they
must follow all the provisions in Section 604.10 and the associated references. The exception
in Section 604.1 is a general reference to the child size provisions in Section 604.10.
Does this help? A "typical" 7th grader is 12 to 13 yrs. of age. I can't
imagine a 12 yr. old or a 13 yr. old using the same small sized fixture
as a 3+ yr. old.
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