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22: Storage

Recommended:
Provide adequate, accessible storage for toiletries, bath linens, grooming and general bathroom supplies at point of use.

Code Requirement:
State or local codes may apply.


Access Standard

Recommended:
Plan storage of frequently used items 15” to 48” above the floor.

Code Reference:

  • Where a forward or side reach is unobstructed, the high reach should be 48” maximum and the low reach should be 15” minimum above the floor. (ANSI 308.2.1, 308.3.1)
  • Where a forward or side reach is obstructed by a 20” – 25” deep counter, the high reach should be 44” maximum. (ANSI 308.2.2, 308.3.2)
  • Door/drawer pulls should be operable with one hand, require only a minimal amount of strength for operation, and should not require tight grasping. (ANSI 309.4)

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