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109.04.9-2.03. Bathing & Toileting Spaces.

AR ADC 109.04.9-2.03Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 109. Development Finance Authority
Division 04. Multi-Family Housing
Rule 9. Usability Standards in Housing
Part 2. Usability Standards
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.03
109.04.9-2.03. Bathing & Toileting Spaces.
Level 1: Visitable
Level 3: Livable
Level 5: All-inclusive
Mobility within bathroom.
Each “visitable” toileting space contains an area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Configuration of “visitable” toileting space or adjacent “visitable” space enables side approach to and use of sink for diverse occupants.
Each “livable” bathing and/or toileting space contains an area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, or 3.23 Configuration of “livable” bathing and/or toileting space enables front and side approach to and use of all plumbing fixtures for diverse occupants. 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, or 3.23
Every bathing and/or toileting space contains an area enabling diverse occupants to rest and to turn 180 degrees. Configuration of each bathing and/or toileting space enables front and side approach to and use of sink for diverse occupants.
Operability of fixtures
Sink fixture in “visitable” toileting space or adjacent “visitable” space a) is operable with a closed fist and b) requires a minimum effort of operation.
All plumbing fixtures in “livable” bathing and/or toileting spaces a) are operable with a closed fist and b) require a minimum effort of operation. 3.24 All cabinetry/storage in “livable” bathing and/or toileting spaces a) is operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) requires a minimum effort of operation. 3.24
Cabinetry, fixtures, and assistive devices can be reconfigured to facilitate diverse arrangements w/o structural adaptation or purchase of additional components.
All plumbing fixtures a) are operable with a closed fist and b) require a minimum effort of operation. All cabinetry/storage in all bathing and/or toileting spaces a) is operable with a closed fist or a flat open hand and b) requires a minimum effort of operation.
Perceptibility of plumbing fixtures.
All plumbing controls (e.g. sinks and bathing fixtures) provide intuitive visual and tactile cues.
Security of plumbing fixtures.
All plumbing fixtures in “livable” bathing and/or toileting space(s) provide security against scalding. 23.25
All plumbing fixtures in all bathing and/or toileting spaces provide security against scalding.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 109.04.9-2.03, AR ADC 109.04.9-2.03
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