You might find some requirements for public spaces and restrooms in the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 -- the ADA Accessibility
Guidelines, actually.

The Architectural and Barriers Compliance Board, or The Access Board for
short, has a great website on which you will find all sorts of accessible
information.  (www.accesss-board.gov).

If that is not what you are looking for, I suggest you contact a reputable
architect.  They also are familiar with guidelines for public spaces and
restrooms.  You can always contact the American Institute of Architects for
a referral.

Kind regards,
Terrie Nolinske, Ph.D.
Oak Park, Illinois


----- Original Message -----
From: "Teresa Whitt" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 1:45 PM
Subject: Leasing space and restrooms


> Greetings to Listers:
>
> >This is going to sound like a strange question, but does anyone out there
have any idea on requirements for public spaces and restrooms?
>
> >The situation is that our museum leases a small portion of the local
library.  We are a totally separate organization, but as the current
configuration mandates, we share both staff and public restrooms with the
library.  We do not currently have a separate entrance from the outside of
the building, and must be closed when the library closes.
>
> >However, planning has begun on renovations that will provide the museum
and the library with separate external entrances.  This renovation will be
funded by the City, with administration of funds through a library
foundation board.  The library would like to not include any additional
restrooms in the museum space, and continue to allow museum patrons and
staff to use the restrooms in the library portion of the building.
>
> >The problem is that if the library closes, museum patrons and staff will
be without any restroom facility.  Is there any building code relevant to
this?  I have suggested that a ADA accessible unisex restroom be built in
the new portion to be occupied by the museum.  The library is fighting this
as they do not want to incure any additional building costs.
>
> Any suggestions or pointers to building code and lease agreements by
listers is greatly appreciated.  You may reply off-list if preferred.  My
e-mail address is [log in to unmask]
>
> Regards,
> Teresa in West Virginia
>
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