Handicap Toilet Height
If you’re curious about handicap toilet heights, we can help. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tells us the standards for restroom accessibility to ensure that people with disabilities can use public and commercial bathrooms safely and comfortably. One of the most overlooked but very important elements of restroom compliance is the handicap toilet height.
If you want to maintain an ADA compliant bathroom, handicap toilet height is super important to maintaining compliance. This article covers ADA bathroom compliance, specifically focusing on toilet seat heights.
ADA Compliant Toilet Seat Height
ADA compliant toilet seat heights must measure 17″ inches minimum and 19″ inches maximum measured to the to,p of the toilet seat above the finish floor. Not adhering to this reduces the accessibility of your facility and puts you at risk for liability.
Toilet Seat Height for Children
The Americans With DIsabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements for adult and children’s toilets. Specifically relating to the toilet seat height. Attached is a table explaining the different heights required to provide ease of use for all ages. This is especially important to consider when constructing facilities for children such as schools, churches, hospitals, family restrooms, etc.
Handicap Toilet Height Recommendations
At ADA Access Consultants, we specialize in ADA and CASp inspections for your property. When selecting toilets for commercial or public restrooms, look for fixtures labeled ADA compliant toilet seat or “Right Height / Chair Height.”
Most ADA toilets are mounted on the floor with elongated bowls that meet the 17–19 inch requirement once the seat is installed.
Pro Tip: Always verify measurements on-site after installation. There can always be slight variations in flooring materials. Also, the type of seat can affect the final height so make sure to keep that in mind!
Schedule ADA Toilet & Bathroom Inspection
If you are designing a new facility or starting to update an existing non-compliant restroom, our expert team at ADA Access Consultants can help you stay compliant and avoid costly corrections.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a site inspection or request a compliance checklist.
