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    Default ADA 2010 accessibility standards question - drinking fountains

    We have come across a bit of a "gray" area in the 2010 ADA Standards, which went into full effect for all new building projects in the United States as of March of this year.

    Section 211 of the 2010 ADA Standards states that at least two drinking fountains must be provided, one to comply with 602.1 thru 6 (the "low" EDF), and one to comply with 602.7 (the "high" EDF). Those first sections of 602 reference heights, clear floor area, operable parts, etc. for the "low" drinking fountain. 602.7 only governs the spout height for a person who cannot bend over (i.e. “high” drinking fountain).

    Could a sink in a 34” high countertop, like a 2-basin kitchen sink, be substituted for that high drinking fountain to comply with 602.7, if there is also a low EDF that complies with 602.1 thru 6?

    1991 standards seemed a little more clear on this, whereas 2010 seems a bit more ambiguous.

    Any ADA Standards and/or building code gurus here?

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    Default Re: ADA 2010 accessibility standards question - drinking fountains

    I would think that a fountain is a foutain - and a sink is not.

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    Default Re: ADA 2010 accessibility standards question - drinking fountains

    Quote Originally Posted by wolfgrrlone View Post
    I would think that a fountain is a foutain - and a sink is not.
    This is true, but the purpose of the fountain is to provide drinking water and most codes allow substitution of sinks to satisfy the drinking fountain requirement. How this applies to the additional ADA requirements, I don't know.

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    Default Re: ADA 2010 accessibility standards question - drinking fountains

    Hey just because we are shooting the bull here at the drinking fountain doesn't mean we can talk shop about drinking fountains. Heck just make sure the coffee pot is accessible to me is all I ask.
    How about a fridge with bottle water in it, does that meet ADA requirements?

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