See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.
| Section | Item | Technical Requirements | Comments | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.3(10)(a) 4.15.1 |
Water Fountains: | Where there is only one drinking fountain on a floor, is there one accessible to wheelchair users in accordance with 4.15 (see below) and one accessible to persons who have difficulty bending or stooping (e.g., drinking fountains mounted at standard height or a water cooler)? | |||
| 4.1.3(10)(b) 4.15.1 |
Where there is more than one drinking fountain on a floor, do 50% comply with 4.15 (See below)? | ||||
| 4.1.3(10) | Accessible Route: | Is the accessible drinking fountain on an accessible route? | |||
| 4.15.5(2) | Clearance - Fountains Without Knee Space: | If the unit is free-standing or built-in and does not have a clear space underneath it, does it have a clear floor space alongside it at least 30 by 48 inches which allows a wheelchair user to make a parallel approach? (See Figures 27(c) and (d)) | |||
| 4.15.5(1) | Fountains With Knee Space: | If the unit is wall- or post-mounted, is there a clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the floor which is at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep? (See Figures 27(a) and (b)) | |||
| Does such a unit also have a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches perpendicular to the unit allowing a forward approach? | |||||
| 4.4.1 | Protruding Objects: | If a wall mounted drinking fountain has a leading edge between 27 and 80 inches from the floor, does it project less than 4 inches into the pathway? (Wall mounted fountains with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as the required clear width of an accessible route is not reduced). | |||
| 4.15.2 | Spout - Height: | Is the spout outlet no higher than 36 inches from the floor? | |||
| 4.15.3 | Location | Is the spout at the front of the unit, with a water flow trajectory parallel or nearly parallel to the front edge? | |||
| Water Flow | If the fountain has a round or oval bowl, is the water flow within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain? | ||||
| Is the water flow at least 4 inches high to allow the insertion of a cup under the flow? | |||||
| 4.15.4 | Controls - Location: | Are the controls located on the front or the side near the front edge? | |||
| 4.15.4 4.27.4 |
Operation: | Are the controls operable with one hand? | |||
| Are the controls operable without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? | |||||
| Is the force to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? |
In addition to clearances discussed in the text, the following knee clearance is required underneath the fountain: 8 inches (205 mm) minimum measured from the front edge underneath the fountain back towards the wall, and a 9 inch (230 mm) minimum high toe space, measured a maximum 6 inches (150 mm) from the wall. (4.15.2, 4.15.5)
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Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers - Clear Floor Space
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