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Plumbing fixtures located in single-user toilet rooms and single-user bathing rooms, including family or assisted-use toilet rooms and bathing rooms required by Section 1109.2.1 of the Chicago Building Code, that comply with Sections 18-29-403.1.3.1 through 18-29-403.1.3.3 shall be included when determining whether the required number of plumbing fixtures is provided for a building or tenant space. Where the required number of plumbing fixtures for a building or tenant space is provided through a combination of single-user and separate facilities, the number of fixtures required in separate facilities for each sex shall be reduced proportionally.
Exceptions: Single-user toilet rooms and bathing rooms shall not be required to comply with Sections 18-29-403.1.3.1 through 18-29-403.1.3.4 where:
1. Located within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
2. Located within a Group E-2 or I occupancy and intended for use by care recipients or detainees.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 6)
The door to a single-user toilet room or single-user bathing room shall have a locking mechanism controlled by the occupant. When engaged, the locking mechanism shall visually indicate to those outside the room that the room is occupied.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 6)
Single-user toilet rooms and single-user bathing rooms shall be enclosed on all sides by walls or partitions which extend from the floor to the ceiling. Adequate light and ventilation shall be provided within each enclosure. Windows or glazing shall be obscured to provide privacy to the occupant.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 6)
Where two or more toilet facilities are provided, the required number of lavatories shall be distributed proportionally to the required number of water closets, provided that the ratio of lavatories to water closets and urinals within a toilet facility shall not be less than 1:2. In no case shall the number of lavatories within a toilet facility containing at least two lavatories be required to exceed three-quarters of the sum of water closets and urinals within the toilet facility.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. VI, § 2)
Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex or nonseparate facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 18-29-403.2.1. Where the required number of plumbing fixtures for a building or tenant space is provided through a combination of separate and nonseparate facilities, the number of fixtures required in separate facilities for each sex shall be reduced proportionally.
Exceptions:
1. Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling units or sleeping units.
2. Separate facilities shall not be required where single-user toilet rooms are provided in accordance with Section 18-29-403.1.3.
3. Separate facilities shall be provided for each sex in sports or entertainment arenas, stadiums, community or convention halls, special events centers and amusement facilities in quantities required by the Illinois Equitable Restroom Act.
(Amended Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)
Where a toilet facility containing at least three water closets and two lavatories is intended to serve all persons, regardless of their sex or gender, it shall comply with the requirements of Sections 18-29-403.2.1.1 through 18-29-403.2.1.5.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)
Fixtures in nonseparate toilet facilities shall count toward but not reduce the minimum number of water closets and lavatories required by Section 18-29-403.1.2.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)
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