11B-612 Saunas and Steam Rooms — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Do saunas need wheelchair turning space and an accessible bench?
Provide a compliant wheelchair turning space and, if seating is provided, at least one accessible bench; doors cannot swing into the required clear floor space. A readily removable bench may obstruct the turning and clear space.
Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 11B-612 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
11B- 612.1 General. Saunas and steam rooms shall comply with Section 11B- 612 .
11B- 612.2 Bench. Where seating is provided in saunas and steam rooms, at least one bench shall comply with Section 11B- 903. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space required by Section 11B- 903.2.
Exception: A readily removable bench shall be permitted to obstruct the turning space required by Section 11B- 612.3 and the clear floor or ground space required by Section 11B- 903.2.
11B- 612.3 Turning space. A turning space complying with Section 11B- 304 shall be provided within saunas and steam rooms.
ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING
DIVISION 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES
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