Jsmith
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You will need to meet certain accessibility requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). There is not really going to be any specific devices technically, mainly just guidelines for installing standard devices.
Some of the things you will need to follow:
1. switches at 48" high maximum
2. outlets at 15" high minimum
3. door handles at 38" high maximum
4. 36" wide door width minimum, possibly 48" at door to room to allow bed to roll in and out
5. doors to have lever handles for people with limited hand mobility
6. lavatory (sink) in bathroom with knee space underneath for wheelchair access and mounted 30" high
7. faucet for sink must have lever handles for people with limited hand mobility
8. 30"x48" clear floor space along side shower, in front of toilet, and at lavatory needs to be provided to allow wheelchair access
9. shower stall needs to be either 36"x36" or 30"x48" with a built-in fold-up bench seat
10. grab bars need to be installed at toilet and in shower
11. threshold (lip) of shower can only be 1/2" above the bathroom floor
12. lower edge of mirror in bathroom can be mounted no higher that 40"
13. inside unit and bathroom an area allowing turning space for a wheelchair needs to be provided (60" diameter minimum)
14. toilet paper dispenser needs to be 18" high and 8" in front of the toilet
15. if the building is greater than one story in height an elevator must be provided, it also must be large enough to fit an ambulance gurnee in case of an emergency.
The list can go on and on, but this should cover the main points towards an accessible space. In addition, code will techincally allow for a range in heights/distances, but I just gave you the standard dimensions instead of listing ranges for everything, which can get complicating.
Link to ADA - Accessibility Guidelines: http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/
 Posted 166 days ago
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