Section 1127A — COMMON USE FACILITIES — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

Note: For public use facilities, see Chapter 11B of this code.

1127A.1 General. ¶

1127A.1 General. When provided, common use areas and facilities in covered multifamily housing developments shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. Common use facilities include, but are not limited to, lobbies, toilet and bathing facilities, laundry facilities, community rooms, clubhouses, health and fitness facilities, game rooms and portions of common use tenant storage. All entrances, 11A-22 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY doors, fixtures and controls shall be on an accessible route. Facilities and fixtures required…

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1127A.2 Toilet facilities. ¶

1127A.2 Toilet facilities. When common use toilet facilities are provided for residents or guests, at least one percent of the total number of fixtures but not less than one of each type shall comply with this section. 1127A.2.1 Multiple-accommodation toilet facilities. Multiple-accommodation toilet facilities shall have the following: Note: (See Figures 11A-9A and 11A-9B.) 1. Wheelchair turning space. Turning space of sufficient size to inscribe a circle with a diameter not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) or a T-shaped space shall be provided within the toilet facility. The wheelchair turning…

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1127A.3 Accessible lavatories. ¶

1127A.3 Accessible lavatories. When common use lavatories are provided for residents or guests, at least one, and not less than 1 percent of all lavatories, shall comply with the following: 1. Location. Lavatories shall be installed with the centerline of the fixture a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) horizontally from an adjoining wall, partition or fixture. The top of the fixture rim shall be a maximum of 34 inches (864 mm) above the finished floor. 2. Floor space. A clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by 1219 mm) shall be provided in front of accessible lavatories to…

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1127A.4 Grab bars, tub and shower seats, fasteners and mounting devices. ¶

1127A.4 Grab bars, tub and shower seats, fasteners and mounting devices. 1127A.4.1 General. Grab bars, tub and shower seats, fasteners and mounting devices required by this chapter shall comply with this section. 1127A.4.2 Location. Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches (838 mm) minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) maxi- mum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface. Exception: The height of the lower grab bar on the back wall of a bathtub shall comply with Section 1127A.5.2. 1127A.4.3 Diameter or width. The diameter or width of the gripping…

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1127A.5 Bathing facilities. ¶

1127A.5 Bathing facilities. 1127A.5.1 General. When common use bathing facilities are provided for residents or guests, including showers, bathtubs or lockers, at least one of each type of fixture in each facility, and not less than 1 percent of all fixtures, shall comply with this section. 1127A.5.2 Bathtubs. Bathtubs required to be accessible shall comply with the following: 1127A.5.2.1 Floor space. Clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) wide minimum for forward approach and 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum for parallel…

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1127A.6 Lockers. ¶

1127A.6 Lockers. 1127A.6.1 General. Where lockers are provided for residents or guests, at least one locker and not less than 1 percent of all lockers shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. An accessible route not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in clear width shall be provided to these lockers. See Section 1138A for required clear space, allowable reach ranges and requirements for control and operating mechanisms.

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1127A.7 Signs. ¶

1127A.7 Signs. 1127A.7.1 General. All accessible toilet and bathing facilities shall be identified by the “International Symbol of Accessibility.” Signs need not be provided for facilities within a dwelling unit or guestroom. 1127A.7.2 Identification symbols. Doorways leading to sanitary facilities (toilet or bathing rooms) shall be identified by a geometric symbol in compliance with this section. Geometric symbols shall be centered horizontally on the door at a height of 58 inches (1473 mm) minimum and 60 inches (1524 mm) maximum above the finish floor measured to the center of the symbol.…

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1127A.8 Toilet room fixtures and accessories. ¶

1127A.8 Toilet room fixtures and accessories. 1127A.8.1 Towel, sanitary napkins, waste receptacles. Where towel, sanitary napkins, waste receptacles and other similar dispensing and disposal fixtures are provided, at least one of each type shall be located with all operable parts, including coin slots, within 40 inches (1016 mm) from the finished floor. Controls and operating mechanisms shall comply with Section 1138A.4. 1127A.8.2 Toilet tissue dispensers. Toilet tissue dispensers shall be located on the wall or partition closest to the water closet, 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches…

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1127A.9 Space allowances and reach ranges in common use areas. ¶

1127A.9 Space allowances and reach ranges in common use areas. Space allowances and reach ranges in common use areas shall comply with Section 1138A.

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1127A.10 Common accessible laundry rooms. ¶

1127A.10 Common accessible laundry rooms. 1127A.10.1 General. Where common use laundry rooms are provided, at least one of each type of appliance provided in each laundry area shall be accessible, shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with this section. Such appliances include clothes washing machines, dryers, soap dispensers and any related features such as wash sinks, tables and storage areas. Where laundry rooms are provided on floors of an elevator building, each laundry room shall be accessible. Where there is one laundry room on a ground floor in each building, each laundry…

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1127A.11 Storage. ¶

1127A.11 Storage. 1127A.11.1 General. If fixed storage facilities such as cabinets, shelves, closets or drawers are provided where access is required by Sections 1.8.2.1.2 and 1102A, at least one of each type of facility provided shall comply with this section. Additional storage may be provided outside of the reach ranges specified in Section 1138A.3. 1127A.11.2 Clear floor space. A clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by 1219 mm) complying with Section 1138A.1.4 that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided at…

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1127A.12 Fixed or built-in seating, tables and counters. ¶

1127A.12 Fixed or built-in seating, tables and counters. 1127A.12.1 Minimum seating. Where fixed or built-in seating, tables or counters are provided for residents or guests, 5 percent, but not less than one, shall be accessible as provided in this section. 1127A.12.2 Clear floor space. When seating spaces for persons in wheelchairs are provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor space complying with Section 1138A.1.4 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. Such clear floor space shall not overlap the required knee and toe space by more than 19 inches (483 mm). (See Figure…

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1127A.13 Electric vehicle charging stations. (Reserved) ¶

1127A.13 Electric vehicle charging stations. (Reserved) 11A-30 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY DIVISION IV – DWELLING UNIT FEATURES DIVISION IV Table of Contents Section 1128A Covered Dwelling Units Section 1129A Reserved Section 1130A Accessible Route within Covered Multifamily Dwelling Units Section 1131A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes Section 1132A Doors Section 1133A Kitchens Section 1134A Bathing and Toilet Facilities Section 1135A Laundry Rooms Section 1136A Electrical Receptacle, Switch and Control Heights

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