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Q: Does a ada toilet have to have an automatic flush valve?
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Is the flush handle on an ADA toilet on the left or right?

It can be either, but it should be on the wide side of the room, so the user doesn't have to reach over the commode to flush. There are tank type commodes available with the handle on either side, and with flush valves, it's just a matter of installing it that way.


What is the height for an ADA toilet seat?

17"


What does ADA on a toilet mean?

American Disabilities Act. It is higher than a standard toilet


Can you get a Ada approved toilet in your mobile home?

You can change any regular toilet for a handicapped, or ADA toilet. I have done it many times in houses and in Mobile Homes. The basic difference is the ADA approved ones are 2" higher. - Every major toilet manufacturer makes such a toilet. You can also buy raised seats by many manufacturers. -Look on sites like e-Bay for examples. These lock onto the toilet and some even have handles.


What defines the height of toilet water?

ASSE /ASTM /ADA


What ADA toilet is best?

Crane, American Standard are decent brands


Where can you buy an ADA toilet?

Any plumbing supply that sells fixtures


What is rough in distance for ada toilet side wall?

18 inches to center


What is the difference between an ADA toilet and a non ADA toilet?

About 2" to 4" is the difference between ADA and standard toilets.ANSI 117.1a 2003, which is determined to be "SAFE HARBOR" for accessible design, requires that an accessible toilet be 17" to 19" in height. Most regular toilets are 14" to 16" in height.NOTE: if you are looking to modify your existing toilet there are lids that add 2" to the height. My neighbor, who is very tall, has his master bath toilet as an ADA toilet to keep his knees out of his chin... just because he can.It is correct that ADA toilets are higher but the other difference is in the size of the "goose neck". the ADA has a larger goose neck therefore has a higher flush capacity for the harder bowels which is usually found in the older generation or certain medications.Some personal opinions from the community:I am a short person, and the ADA toilet height requirement is NOT helpful to me. It only makes sense that if something is better for one person, it will be worse for another. The distance between my heel and the back of my knee is 14.5 inches. So, you can figure the math. My feet dangle when I sit on the ADA seat.I'm 59 and I have terrible arthritis as well as a bum knee (recent problem). I've been using a cane to get on and off a standard height toilet, and even that sometimes proves to be difficult. I'm having ADA approved toilets (19" high) installed in both of my bathrooms next week. I live in a retirement community where the entire house (except for the toilets) is designed for people who use walkers or who are in wheelchairs. Having ADA approved toilets in this type of house is a selling feature. I know they're probably too high for short people, but I believe you should probably think long term about whether or not you might be using a walker or a wheelchair as well as whether or not potential buyers will scoff at standard height toilets. I "tried out" an ADA approved toilet before I decided to buy them for my house and you wouldn't believe the difference it makes in getting on and off the toilet ... no more canes for me.


What is the ADA height requirement for an automatic door control button?

24


What is a ADA toilet seat height from floor?

from 17" to 19" high AFF


What is Ada height requirement for toilet seat cover dispinser?

below the grab bar