PBS 140 Child Care Center Design Guide - The Whole Building ...
PBS 140 Child Care Center Design Guide - The Whole Building ... PBS 140 Child Care Center Design Guide - The Whole Building ...
APPENDIX F Lavatories and Mirrors � Lavatories used by children ages 5 and younger are not required to have knee or apron clearance if a side parallel approach is provided. � Lavatories used by children 6 thru 12 years of age shall have an apron and knee clearance of 610 mm, provided the rim or counter is no higher than 760 mm. � Faucets on children’s lavatories may be fitted with sanitary and energy conserving automatic controls, but the designer must ensure that these devices will be acceptable to local licensing before specifying them. Faucet controls mounted on the face or rim of counter surface should be no greater than 355 mm from the leading edge. � Mirrors must be mounted over the sink with the bottom edge no higher than 750 mm above the finished floor. Provide one full-length mirror with the bottom edge a maximum of 450 mm above the finished floor. All mirrors are to be shatter-proof. See graphic below for mounting heights and sizes. � Paper towel dispensers should be mounted beside or in close proximity to the sinks. No dispensers of any kind should have serrated edges if they are within children’s reach. Bathtubs � Not Applicable. Shower Stalls � Not Applicable. Toilet Rooms � See applicable code sections. Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities and Shower Rooms � See applicable code sections. Sinks � Sinks used by children ages 5 and younger are not required to have knee or apron clearance if a side parallel approach is provided. � Sinks used by children 6 thru 12 years of age shall have an apron and knee clearance of 610 mm provided the rim or counter is no higher than 760 mm. F-8 Storage � Closets and storage areas should not be accessible to children. � Built in or fixed storage accessible to children shall be located at 510 mm to 1120 mm above the finished floor. � Clothes hanger rods, coat hooks, or shelves shall be located 915 mm to 1120 mm maximum above finished floor. Handrails, Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats � See applicable code sections. Controls and Operating Mechanisms � Forward and side reach: Maximum high reach is 900 mm; minimum low reach is 500 mm. PBS-140 - July 2003
Alarms � Care must be taken to prevent audible signals greater than 90db to prevent hearing damage in young children. Detectable Warnings � No children’s requirements. Signage � Children’s signs shall be mounted 1015 mm maximum above the floor. Telephones � Not Applicable. Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables � Fixed or built-in seating or tables used primarily by children ages 5 and under and not required to be accessible if parallel side approach is provided. � Tops of accessible counters and tables shall be 660 mm to 760 mm above the floor. � If knee space is required, it shall be at least 610 mm hight, 760 mm wide, and 485 mm deep. Clear floor space must also be provided. PBS-140 - July 2003 APPENDIX F F-9
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Alarms<br />
� <strong>Care</strong> must be taken to prevent audible signals greater than 90db to prevent<br />
hearing damage in young children.<br />
Detectable Warnings<br />
� No children’s requirements.<br />
Signage<br />
� <strong>Child</strong>ren’s signs shall be mounted 1015 mm maximum above the floor.<br />
Telephones<br />
� Not Applicable.<br />
Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables<br />
� Fixed or built-in seating or tables used primarily by children ages 5 and<br />
under and not required to be accessible if parallel side approach is provided.<br />
� Tops of accessible counters and tables shall be 660 mm to 760 mm<br />
above the floor.<br />
� If knee space is required, it shall be at least 610 mm hight, 760 mm wide,<br />
and 485 mm deep. Clear floor space must also be provided.<br />
<strong>PBS</strong>-<strong>140</strong> - July 2003<br />
APPENDIX F<br />
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