Toilet height in Florida Special Handicapped Rooms

[DisneyCDE]

Hi. Am thinking about staying in one of the Florida Special HA rooms at Port Orleans Riverside. It sttes the toliets are actually lower in those rooms. Was wondering if anyone knew the height of the toliets? Thanks

 

[TheRustyScupper]

HA rooms at Port Orleans Riverside. It sttes the toliets are actually lower in those rooms.

1) I have not personally measured them. but am told they are 14".
2) You can always request a booster (adapter), which raises the seat height by about 4½"

 

[SueM in MN]

Hi. Am thinking about staying in one of the Florida Special HA rooms at Port Orleans Riverside. It sttes the toliets are actually lower in those rooms. Was wondering if anyone knew the height of the toliets? Thanks

im curious where you saw that if you don't mind.
Standard toilet height is 14-15 inches (Some companies are making what they call 'Comfort toilets' that are 16 inches tall.
ADA height for toilets is 17-19 inches.

 

[DisneyCDE]

I saw this on Disneys site when making a reservation. It gives you what ADA rooms are available and a brief description of them

 

[SueM in MN]

I see where you mean - the reason they list lower toilet is that they are standard height, so would be 14-15 inches high.
That is basically so no one books it expecting a raised seat toilet. They mention availability of a toilet riser so if the room would meet the guests' needs with that, they can request one.

Those 'Florida Special Accessible' rooms are more for other accessibility than mobility(as this picture shows, hearing accessibility). If you need more mobility focused accommodations, it's best to look at the rooms labeled as wheelchair accessible.

 

[I Love Pluto]

I have stayed in mods & values - in several different types of mobility hc rooms. I have had the low 14 inch up to the high 17 inch, all at the same resort & in the same booking category. There are bars provided - which obviously brings them up to code.

Due to the lack of uniformity, it is difficult to determine what FL code actually is.

 

[SueM in MN]

I have stayed in mods & values - in several different types of mobility hc rooms. I have had the low 14 inch up to the high 17 inch, all at the same resort & in the same booking category. There are bars provided - which obviously brings them up to code.

Due to the lack of uniformity, it is difficult to determine what FL code actually is.

ADA code for toilets is 17-19 inches, so that is what they have to meet for mobility needs.
It could be met with a toilet riser. The requirement for grab bars is part of the ADA requirements, but just bars will not make them compliant with ADA.

There are results that were built before the mat current ADA guidelines came into existence, but the height has been pretty consistent for toilets. It's actually kind of interesting to read all the things that are regulated - even where toilet tissue is placed.
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#c6

Besides rooms that meet the ADA guidelines, Florida has an addition to their law that specifies 'Florida Special Accessible Rooms' which must meet these guidelines (was looking for this earlier, but just found it):

Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner of the responsibility of providing accessible rooms in conformance with Sections 11-9.1 and 11-9.5 of the code.

In all buildings, structures and facilities licensed as a hotel, motel or resort condominium pursuant to Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, a number of rooms equaling at least 5 percent of the guest rooms minus the number of accessible rooms required by the table in Section 11-9.1.2 shall provide the following additional special accessibility features:

(1) Grab rails in bathrooms and toilet rooms which comply with Section 11-4.16.4 of this code.

(2) All beds in designed accessible guest rooms shall be open-frame type to permit passage of lift devices.

(3) All standard water closet seats shall be at a height of 15 inches (381 mm), measured vertically from the finish floor to the top of the seat, with a variation of plus or minus ½ inch (12.7 mm). A portable or attached raised toilet seat shall be provided in all designated permanent disability accessible rooms.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

(3) All standard water closet seats shall be at a height of 15 inches (381 mm), measured vertically from the finish floor to the top of the seat, with a variation of plus or minus ½ inch (12.7 mm). A portable or attached raised toilet seat shall be provided in all designated permanent disability accessible rooms.

1) Hence, the availability of the risers.
2) Although I have heard the toilets are 14", maybe they are actually 14½".
3) I don't know that many CM's who get down and measure the height of the toidy seat.

 

[SueM in MN]

1) Hence, the availability of the risers.
2) Although I have heard the toilets are 14", maybe they are actually 14½".
3) I don't know that many CM's who get down and measure the height of the toidy seat.

Measurement in the ADA and Florida Special code are from floor to the top of the seat.

The 14-14.5 inch measurement is probably also correct - just measuring without the seat , which is about 1 inch high.

 

[I Love Pluto]

Thanks, Sue! It doesn't get much clearer than that! I stand corrected!