Public Restroom Drawings Flashcards

Public Restroom Drawings

Key Plan and Drawing Types

• Enlarged drawings for the public restroom include:
  • Key plan area (location of restroom).
  • Reflected ceiling plan legend.
  • Finished plan.
  • Reflected ceiling plan.
  • Floor plan.
  • Interior elevations.
  • Cabinetry and vanity drawings.

Public Restroom Floor Plan Details

• Structural grid is present and dimensions are anchored to it.
• Double wall construction (similar to guest room plans):
  • 9 inches on either side of the structural grid.
• Icons indicate interior elevation locations.
• Dimension for minimum quarter width is provided.
• Wall information and dimensions inside stalls are included.
• Room names are indicated.
• Revision cloud present in the toilet area, indicating an alternate handicapped accessible toilet compartment.
• Dimension anchored to the grid to the face of the EFIS (Exterior Finish Insulation System) system.

Reflected Ceiling Plan Details

• Materials are hatched to designate finishes of the rooms.
• Location of fixtures is shown.
• Ceiling light indications are present.
• Dimensioning for light fixtures:
  • From face of wall to centerline of toilet cabinet to inside face of the cabinet.
  • Lights are positioned equally between both faces.
  • Dimension from the outside face of the toilet stall to where the ceiling drops above the vanity with light fixtures positioned centerline equally between those dimensions.
  • Equal centerline of fixture from where the ceiling drops to the actual wall, on top of the vanity.
• Wall section callout (sheet A457 image 9) goes through the double wall.
• Finished material drawing is available.

Interior Elevations

• Men's interior elevations are on one line, women's on another.
• Details are located above the elevations.
• Men's elevations are at a quarter inch equals a foot scale (\frac{1}{4}" = 1').
• Detail calling out similar cabinetry drawings.
• Revision indicated by a PT5 callout.
• Images indicated as similar: Detail might be a reflected image.
• Legend calling out contents (e.g., ADA grab bar, toilet paper dispenser).
• Section cuts are indicated, with references to details.

Details and Clearances

• Clearance requirements:
  • 8-inch clearance required from the face to the beginning of the angle.
  • Minimum dimension from the floor to the underside of the lip of the vanity.
  • Maximum dimension from the floor to the top of the vanity.
• These dimensions align with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
  • 11 inch minimum clear space for wheelchair access.
• References to vanity countertop images.
• Callouts for different requirements in the ladies' room.

Vanity Details and Scale

• Vanity detail included.
• Scale variations:
  • One inch equals a foot (1" = 1'): For every one inch drawn, it represents 12 inches.
  • Three inches equals a foot (3" = 1'): Larger detail.
• Reference 13 A441 points to the corresponding image.

ADA Standard Details

• Separate sheet often included for ADA standard details.
• Standard dimensions and placements for:
  • Grab bar distance on either side of the toilet and height above the floor.
  • Toilet paper dispenser height off the floor.
  • Space and turnaround radius within the bathroom and toilet stall.

Accessibility Considerations

• Architects, engineers, and designers aim to provide comfortable bathroom venues that comply with ADA guidelines.