Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.0603 A117.1 SECTION 603, TOILET AND BATHING ROOMS.

Subpart 1.

A117.1 Section 603.3, Mirrors.

A117.1 Section 603.3 is amended to read as follows:

603.3 Mirrors. Mirrors located above lavatories, sinks, or counters shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum above the floor. Mirrors not located above lavatories, sinks, or counters shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches (890 mm) maximum above the floor.

Exception: In nursing home and boarding care resident rooms required to accessible, and in common use areas intended for resident use, the bottom of the mirror shall be mounted 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the floor with the top of the mirror 66 inches (1675 mm) minimum above the floor, or an angled mirror shall be provided that achieves the same result.

Subp. 2.

Section 603.

A117.1 Section 603 is amended by adding a section to read as follows:

603.5 Diaper Changing Tables. At least one diaper changing table shall comply with Section 902. Folding tables shall be permitted to have the latching mechanism located 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the floor provided a clear floor space complying with Section 305 is positioned for a parallel approach to the changing table when in the folded position.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009