Dog Wash

[Mr. Inspector]

Somthing new for me. A dog wash in a pet store. Set up for the public to use. The tubs are 34" high but the faucet is 4'-1" above the floor above the tub witch is 3' deep. I would think that only one of these faucets needs to be in the reach range but 2009 IBC 1109.13 wants all controls to be accessible. Can I call it a sink that the code only would require one sink to be accessible?

What do you think?

 

[ADAguy]

Sounds like a use specific to the worker, (a work area with limited access except for owner observation?) Title 1 accommodation only?

 

[Mr. Inspector]

This is for public use

 

[ADAguy]

OK. then the bottom of the bottom of the tub will have to be lower than 34" if the walls are 3' high. If I am in a chair how do I get my service animal over a 3' edge even if it is on the floor?

Ah, the unanticipated conditions we run into, eh?

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Accessible (ADA compliant) do it yourself or self-service dog wash tubs are available; options are a shower room with the turning space. As for the quantity how about 1109.10 . . . work surfaces?

 

[Wayne]

Maybe a doggy ramp will help if you can meet the reach ranges for the tub.

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Haven't you seen the walk-in tubs with doors as advertised on TV? They make them for dog tubs too; search self-serve dog wash equipment or supplies.

 

[mtlogcabin]

Coming to a car wash near you

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Top of tub is 34". What I meant was the tub is 3' from the front to the rear wall. The faucet is on the rear wall 4'-1" above the floor. I would think at least one faucet out of the three tubs would have to be in a reach rancge but it looks like IBC 1109.13 wants all the faucets to be in the reach range. Just one or all 3?

 

[mtlogcabin]

Look at 1109.12 for guidance

I believe 1 out of 3 would be sufficient

 

[ADAguy]

Agreed, typically a minimum of 1 or 5% which ever is greater.