18-29-403.2 Separate facilities.

   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)

18-29-403.2.1 Nonseparate facilities.

   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)

18-29-403.2.1.1 Number of fixtures.

   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)

18-29-403.2.1.2 Water closet compartments.

   Each water closet shall be located in an individual compartment containing no other plumbing fixtures and complying with Sections 18-29-403.2.1.2.1 through 18-29-403.2.1.2.3.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)

18-29-403.2.1.2.1 Enclosure.

   Each compartment shall be enclosed with solid walls or partitions. Each compartment shall have a single door. When the door is closed, there shall be no gaps in the enclosure between 4.5 inches (114 mm) and 7 feet (2134 mm) above the floor. Portions of the enclosure other than the door shall extend to at least 9 feet (2743 mm) above the floor or to 2 inches (51 mm) below the ceiling, whichever is less. Compartments may be fully enclosed.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)

18-29-403.2.1.2.2 Lock.

   The door to each compartment shall have a locking mechanism controlled by the occupant. When engaged, the locking mechanism shall visually indicate to those outside the compartment that the compartment is occupied.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)

18-29-403.2.1.2.3 Waste receptacle.

   Each compartment shall contain a covered waste receptacle.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 7)