KOALA KARE PRODUCTS
ADA Compliance
Koala Baby Changing Stations meet ADA
regulations when installed properly.
Because the horizontal Baby Changing Station extends no more than 4” from the wall
when closed, it conforms to ADA regulation 4.4.1 when and where applicable. The
vertical mounted unit can be installed with the bottom leading edge at 27” from the oor
to meet regulation 4.4.1. Where space is limited and only a forward reach is allowed,
the horizontal unit can be installed in compliance with 4.2.5. If the space allows parallel
approach by a person in a wheelchair, both units can be installed to meet 4.2.6.
4.2.6 Side Reach
If the clear oor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum
high side reach allowed shall be 54” (1370mm) and the low side reach shall be no less than 9”
(230mm) above the oor (Fig. 6a and 6b). If the side reach is over an obstruction, the reach and
clearances shall be as shown in Fig. 6c. Source: Federal Register, Volume 56, No. 144 28 CFR
Part 36.
Fig. 6a
Fig. 6b Fig. 6c
4.4.1 Protruding Objects
Objects projecting from walls with their leading edge between 27” and 80” (685mm and 2030mm)
into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles (see Fig. 8a). Objects mounted with their
leading edges at or below 27” (685mm) above the nished oor may protrude any amount (see
Fig. 8a and b). Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12” (305mm)
maximum from 27” to 80” (685mm to 2030mm) above the ground or nished oor (see Fig. 8d).
Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route or maneuvering space.
Fig. 8a
Fig. 8b
Fig. 8d1 Fig. 8d2
4.2.5 Forward Reach
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If the clear oor space allows forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward reach
allowed shall be 48” (1220mm) see gure 5a1 and 5a2. The minimum low forward reach 15”
(380mm). If the high forward reach is over an obstruction, reach and clearances shall be shown in Fig.
5b1 and 5b2.
Note for gure 5b1 and 5b2: X shall be less than or equal to 25”(635mm), Z shall be greater than
or equal to X. When X is less than or equal to 20” (508mm), then Y shall be 48” (1220mm) maxi-
mum. When X is 20” to 25” (508mm to 635mm), then Y shall be 44” (1118mm) maximum.
Fig. 5a1 Fig. 5a2 Fig. 5b1 Fig. 5b2
4.27.4 Operation
Controls and operating mechanisms shall
be operable with one hand and shall not
require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to
activate controls shall be no greater than
5 lb.ft.
Braille Instructions
KB1xx Polyethylene units have Braille
instructions molded on the outside of the
doors. Polypropylene KB2xx units and
Stainless Steel units have optional Braille
labels that may be requested through
Koala Customer Service.
Koala Kare Products ǁ 6982 S Quentin St. ǁ Centennial, CO 80112 Toll Free: 888.733.3456 ǁ 303.539.8300 ǁ Fax: 303.539.8399
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