ADA-compliant Restrooms
ADA-compliant Restrooms | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Kodak
When businesses in Kodak need dependable commercial plumbing that meets ADA standards without a hitch, they turn to HEP. Our licensed plumbers design and install restrooms that are easy to navigate, water-efficient, and fully compliant with the latest accessibility codes. From touch-free faucets and properly placed grab bars to optimized drain lines and high-performance flush valves, every fixture is chosen for durability and user comfort—so your customers, employees, and inspectors all leave impressed.
We coordinate directly with architects, contractors, and facility managers to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Whether you’re upgrading a single stall or building an entire facility, HEP’s experienced team handles permits, retrofits, emergency repairs, and routine maintenance with the same meticulous care. Count on us for 24/7 support, transparent pricing, and workmanship that stands up to heavy traffic for years to come—because accessibility shouldn’t be an upgrade, it should be the standard.
FAQs
What makes a commercial restroom ADA-compliant?
An ADA-compliant restroom is designed so that people with disabilities can use every fixture safely and independently. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design—adopted by Tennessee and enforced in Kodak—set minimum requirements for clear floor space (usually a 60-inch turning radius), grab-bar placement, fixture mounting heights, door hardware, and faucet operation. Plumbing elements must be located so that a wheelchair user can approach, transfer, and operate them without tight pinches, grasps, or more than 5 lbs. of operating force.
Which plumbing fixtures and accessories must meet ADA requirements?
All primary plumbing fixtures—water closets, urinals, lavatories, hand-washing sinks, and drinking fountains—must be ADA compliant. This means toilets with a seat height of 17–19 inches, flush controls on the open side, sinks mounted with the front rim 34 inches max. above the finished floor, knee clearance of 27 inches high × 30 inches wide × 11–25 inches deep, insulated supply/drain lines, and electronic or lever-style faucets that can be operated with one hand. Accessories such as soap dispensers, hand dryers, and paper-towel dispensers must be installed 15–48 inches above the floor to remain within the accessible reach ranges.
Can you retrofit my existing Kodak facility, or do I need a complete rebuild?
Most facilities can be successfully retrofitted. We start with an on-site ADA audit that measures clearances, mounting heights, and plumbing rough-ins. Common retrofits include relocating partitions, installing wall carriers to raise or lower fixtures, adding offset drains to create knee space, and replacing manual flush valves/faucets with electronic or metering models. A full rebuild is only recommended when the current layout cannot provide the required turning radius or when structural walls block compliant plumbing routes. Retrofit timelines range from one to three business days per restroom, minimizing downtime for your business.
Are permits or inspections required for ADA restroom plumbing upgrades in Kodak?
Yes. The City of Kodak follows Sevier County’s adoption of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) with ADA amendments. Any change to water supply, drainage, or fixture location requires a plumbing permit. After rough-in and again at completion, county inspectors verify that work meets IPC, ADA, and energy-code provisions. Our team handles all permit paperwork, schedules inspections, and provides as-built documentation so you stay fully compliant and avoid potential fines.
Will ADA-compliant fixtures increase water or maintenance costs?
Modern ADA-rated fixtures are typically high-efficiency models. Toilets are 1.28 gpf or less, urinals 0.125–0.5 gpf, and sensor faucets deliver 0.35–0.5 gpm with automatic shutoff. These flow rates often reduce water consumption 20–30% compared with older commercial fixtures. Maintenance costs also drop because touch-free valves reduce handle wear and vandalism. The only added expense is periodic battery or power-supply checks for sensor equipment, which our service plans cover.
What ongoing services do you offer to keep my restrooms ADA-compliant?
We provide preventive maintenance plans that include semi-annual inspection of fixture heights, grab-bar integrity, sensor calibration, and flow-control devices. We also offer 24/7 emergency plumbing, same-day replacement of damaged ADA fixtures, and annual compliance audits to accommodate any code updates. Documentation from each visit is stored in your facility file, giving you a paper trail if an ADA complaint or insurance audit ever arises.