James A. Daughtry
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October 7, 2002 |
The handicapped water closet or commode seat height is not addressed in the
regulations. It should be. The water closet or commode seat height needs to be
specified as a minimum of 19 inches to 19 and one half in height measured to the
top of the toilet seat.
My wife has had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 30 years. She is a very active person.
She drives and shops for groceries and runs errands every day. She has had 3 hip
joint replacements and a knee replacement. She does not have the strength in her
arms to lift herself from low commode seat heights. With the 19 to 19 and one
half inches in height for the commode or water closet seat, she is able to
properly use the bathroom facilities. With shorter height commode seat, someone
has to help lift her from the seat.
Often she will find facilities that "meet the specifications" for a handicapped
toilet, but have low commode seat heights. That is missing the mark for
providing access to handicapped persons.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
James A. Daughtry
Transportation Planner
Eastern Carolina Council
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