14.7.2.44 NMAC
Appendix E - Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
See the appendix of the IBC except as provided below. A. E102 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the following definition: Childrenโs use โ Childrenโs use are spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by occupants 12 years old and younger. B. E105 - Other Features and Facilities. See this section of the IBC except delete Subsection E105.1. C. E107 - Signage. See this section of the IBC except delete Subsection E107.1. D. E111 - Childrenโs Accessible Elements. Add childrenโs accessibility table as shown below. TABLE E111 CHILDRENโS ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS TABLE This is provided as a comprehensive reference guide to childrenโs standards within NMBC-2021 and ANSI A117.1-2017 Element Childrenโs Requirements Childrenโs use definition ANSI-2017Section 106. Childrenโs use: Spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger. Scoping E112 - Childrenโs Standards. The technical requirements in the main body of the 2021 International Building Code are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. This section contains technical requirements based on childrenโs dimensions and anthropometrics in addition to those in ICC ANSI โ 2017 and 2010 ADA Scoping E112.1. The predominant use of an element (rather than a building or facility) shall guide the determination of whether to use specifications for adults or children for that element. If children are the primary users of the element, childrenโs specifications shall be applied. 14.7.2 NMAC 12 Scoping E112.2 - Childrenโs Accessible Elements. When children are the primary users of a building or facility (such as day care centers, schools, childrenโs areas of libraries, etc.), the accessibility standards shall correspond to the childrenโs provisions of this section. Element Details Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K Ages 5 through 8 K through 2nd grade Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th grade Forward or Side Reach Range See 2010 ADA Advisory 308.1 and modify as shown to right High maximum 36 in (915 mm) 40 in (1015 mm) 44 in (1120 mm) Low minimum 20 in (510 mm) 18 in (455 mm) 16 in (405 mm) Ramps See ANSI 2017 and modify as shown to right Slope 1 :16 1 :16 1 :16 Clear Width between handrails for single wheelchair 44โ min (118 mm) 44โ min (118 mm) 44โ min (118 mm) Clear Width between handrails for two wheelchairs 88โโ min. (2236 mm) 88โโ min. (2236 mm) 88โโ min. (2236 mm) Rise for any ramp run 20 inches maximum. 20 inches maximum. 20 inches maximum. Handrails See ANSI-505 โ34โ โ โ38โ 865 mm โ 965 mm) โ34โ โ โ38โ 865 mm โ 965 mm) โ34โ โ โ38โ 865 mm โ 965 mm) Element Details Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K Ages 5 through 8 K through 2nd grade Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th grade Drinking fountains and water coolers See ANSI - 2017 and modify as shown to right. See IBC-2021 section 1110.5 Exception 2 Spout outlet height for childrenโs wheelchair access. See ANSI 602.2.1 Exception 30 in. - 43 in. (760 mm โ 1090 mm) 30โ max. (760 mm) 30โ max. (760 mm) Spout outlet for standing occupant. See ANSI 602.3.2 Exception 30 in. 43 in. (760 mm โ 1090 mm) Same Same Water closets for Toilet Rooms, Wheelchair Stalls, and Ambulatory Stalls See ANSI-2017 604.11 and 604.1 See IBC-2021 section 1110.2 Exception 9 Centerline See ANSI 604.11.2 12โ max. (305 mm) 12โ-15โ (305-380 mm) 15โ-18โ (380-455 mm) Clearance See ANSI 604.11.3 and 604.3 60โ (1525 mm) wide by 56โ (1420 mm) min. deep 60โ (1525 mm) wide by 56โ (1420 mm) min. deep 60โ (1525 mm) wide by 56โ (1420 mm) min. deep Toilet seat height See ANSI 604.11.4 11โ-12โ (280-305 mm) 12โ-15โ (305-380 mm) 15โ-17โ (380-430 mm) 14.7.2 NMAC 13 Horizontal grab bar height to centerline See ANSI 604.11.5, 604.5 and 609.4.2 18โ-20โ (455-510 mm) 20โ-25โ (510-635 mm) 25โ-27โ (635-685 mm) Rear grab bar may be split or shifted. ANSI 604.5.2 Exception 2 and 609.4.2 18โ-20โ (455-510 mm) 20โ-25โ (510-635 mm) 25โ-27โ (635-685 mm) Vertical grab bar 18โ (455mm) long See ANSI 604.11.5, 604.5.1, and 609.4.2 Vertical grab bar bottom is 21โ (533 mm) min. - 30โ (760 mm) max. above the floor Vertical grab bar bottom is 21โ (533 mm) min. - 30โ (760 mm) max. above the floor Vertical grab bar bottom is 21โ (533 mm) min. - 30โ (760 mm) max. above the floor Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36โ (915 mm) max. from the rear wall Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36โ (915 mm) max. from the rear wall Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36โ (915 mm) max. from the rear wall Flush control See ANSI 604.11.6 36โ Max. high (915mm) 36โ max. high (915 mm) 36โ max. high (915 mm) Dispensers See ANSI-2017 section 604.11.7 See this entire NEW section Same Same Same Element Details Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K Ages 5 through 8 K through 2nd grade Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th grade Family or Assisted-Use Toilet Rooms IBC-2021 section 1110.2.1.2 Exceptions Family or assisted- use toilet rooms shall include only one water closet. and only one lavatory. A family or assisted-use bathing room in accordance with section 1110.2.1.3 shall be considered a family or assisted-use toilet room. Exception: The following additional fixtures shall be permitted in a family or assisted use toilet room: 1. A urinal 2. A child height water closet 3. A child height lavatory. Same Same Same 14.7.2 NMAC 14 Wheelchair water closet compartments See ANSI-2017 604.11.8 and modify as shown to right. Size See ANSI 604.9.2.2 60โ (1525 mm) min. wide by 59โ (1500 mm) deep min. 60โ (1525 mm) min. wide by 59โ (1500 mm) deep min. 60โ (1525 mm) min. wide by 59โ (1500 mm) deep min. Toe clearance beneath front partition and one side partition See ANSI 604.9.5.2 12โ (305 mm) min high and extend 8โ beyond the compartment side face of partition, exclusive of partition supports Same Same Toe clearance beneath front partition and one side partition. See ANSI 604.9.5.2 Exceptions 1& 2 Exception 1.Toe clearance at front partition is not required in a wheelchair accessible compartment greater than 67 inches (1700 mm) in depth Same Same 2.Toe Clearance at side partition is not required in a wheelchair accessible compartment greater than 68 inches (1725 mm) in width Same Same Ambulatory water closet compartments See ANSI-2017 604.11.8, 604.10 and modify as shown to right Stall Size See ANSI 604.10.2 60โ (1525 mm) long by 35โ (890 mm) wide 60โ (1525 mm) long by 35โ (890 mm) wide 60โ (1525 mm) long by 35โ (890 mm) wide Horizontal parallel grab bars on both sidewalls 42โ (1065 mm) long See ANSI 604.5.1 18โ-20โ (455-510 mm) Same Same Vertical grab bars on both sidewalls 18โ (455 mm) long See ANSI 604.5.1 Bottom of bar 21โ (535 mm) to 30โ (760 mm) above floor Same Same Centerline of bar 34โ (865 mm) to 36โ (915 mm) from the rear wall Same Same Urinals See ANSI- 2017 and modify as shown to right Top of rim 14โ max. (355 mm) 14โ max. (355 mm) 14โ max. (355 mm) Element Details Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K Ages 5 through 8 K through 2nd grade Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th grade 14.7.2 NMAC 15 Lavatories and sinks See ANSI - 2017 and modify as shown to right Sink rim See ANSI 606.2 Exception 3 and 4 22โ max. (559 mm) 31โ max. (797 mm) 31โ max. (797 mm) Knee clearance height See ANSI 606.2 Exception 2 and 3 none required with parallel approach 24โ min. (610 mm) 24โ min. (610 mm) Mirrors See ANSI โ 2017 section 603.3 and modify as shown to right. Full length mirror 60โ (1525 mm) min. tall Bottom of reflecting surface 12โ (455 mm) max. above floor Same Same Mirrors over sinks Bottom of reflecting surface 28โ (710 mm) max. above floor Bottom of reflecting surface 37โ (940 mm) max. above floor Bottom of reflecting surface 37โ (940 mm) max. above floor Signage, Braille See ANSI โ 2017 section 703.4.5 and modify as shown to right Centerline 36โ (915 mm) min. 44โ (1120 mm) max Same Same Dining surfaces and work surfaces See ANSI โ 2017 section 902.5 and modify as shown to right Tops of tables and counters 26โ (660 mm) min. 30โ (760 mm) max. Same Same Benches See ANSI-2017 903.5 Exception and modify as shown to right Top of seat 11โ-17โ (280-430 mm) Same Same Tray slides See ANSI-2017 section 904.5.2 and modify as shown to right Top of tray slide 28โ (710 mm) min. 30โ (762 mm) max. Same Same Storage See ANSI-2017 section 905 and modify as shown to right Frontal approach height range 20โ-36โ (510-915 mm) 20โ-40โ (510-1015 mm) 20โ-44โ (510-1120 mm) Side approach height range 20โ-36โ (510-915 mm) 40โ max. (1015 mm) 44โ max. (1120 mm) [14.7.2.44 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.44 NMAC, 7/14/2023] 14.7.2.45 BABY CHANGING FACILITIES A. Construction of a new restroom, intended for use in a place of public accommodation, as defined in 14.5.2 NMAC, shall provide for at least one baby changing facility on each floor that has a public toilet facility and shall accommodate any person needing to utilize a baby changing facility, pursuant to Section 60-13-10.3 NMSA 1978. B. Baby changing facilities shall be included in all required documentation including plans submitted under submittal documents pursuant to Subparagraph (b) of Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 14.5.2 10 NMAC and shall be subject to plan review pursuant to Subsection A of 14.5.2.11 NMAC - Permits, and inspections pursuant to Subsection A of 14.5.3.8 NMAC. 14.7.2 NMAC 16 C. All requirements for baby changing facilities must be complied with in order for a certificate of occupancy to be issued or a final inspection approved, whichever is appropriate. D. Baby changing facilities shall comply with the American national standards institute (ANSI) A117.1-2017: Section 603.5 diaper changing tables; Section 305 floor space; Section 308.2.1 unobstructed access; Chapter 7 Communication Elements and Features; Chapter 9 built in furnishings and equipment; and Subsection K of 14.7.2.19 NMAC, Section 1111, signage.