Testimonials

“Without tables, people are being changed on bathroom floors, in vehicles and on the ground - or just staying home. We have to change in the back of our van in the parking lot - rain or shine - without any privacy or sense of dignity.”

- Masha, Parent

“For years I changed my son next to the toilet on dirty floors in public restrooms because it was either that or stay home without the family.”

-Reagan, Parent

“To us, access to a universal changing table means the freedom to be out in our community as a whole family.”

-Rebecca, Parent

“The Town of Exeter remains committed in complying with ADA guidelines. Installing the universal changing table was a significant step in ensuring that our downtown is safe and accessible for all.”

- Niko Papakonstantis, Selectboard Chair

“The Town of Exeter is proud that we have installed a Universal Changing Table at the Water St restrooms. We converted the Ladies room to a gender neutral facility, [allowing] all precautions to be installed for user privacy.”

- Doug Eastman, Building Inspector

NH State Law

RSA 155:80

I. A person, private firm, organization, corporation, or state government that operates a public building or facility shall install and maintain at least one universal changing station in a family restroom facility for persons of either sex who have a physical disability.

(a) The universal changing station shall measure at least 8 feet by 10 feet and per Americans with Disabilities Act governance and rules, adequate space for an electronic/full adult-sized wheelchair to maneuver; be equipped with a powered, height adjustable adult changing table, a waste receptacle, a toilet, a lavatory, and a soap dispenser, and a paper towel dispenser; and comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards.

(b) The powered, height adjustable adult changing table in the universal changing station shall:

Be able to lower to a height of no less than 8 inches and raise to height of no less than 34 inches.
Be at least 25 inches wide by 72 inches in length.
Support up to at least 350 pounds.

(c) The entrance to each universal changing station in the family restroom facility shall have accessible signage indicating the location of the changing station, and, if the building or venue has a central directory, the owner shall ensure that the central directory indicates the location of the universal changing station.

II. This subdivision shall apply to any public building or facility that is open to the public and is built on or after January 1, 2021.

Source. 2019, 333:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.

2024 International Building Code

1110.4.1 Where required.

Not fewer than one adult changing station shall be provided in the following locations:

In assembly and mercantile occupancies, where family or assisted-use toilet or bathing rooms are required to comply with Section 1110.2.1.
In Group B occupancies providing educational facilities for students above the 12th grade, where an aggregate of 12 or more male and female water closets are required to serve the classrooms and lecture halls.
In Group E occupancies, where a room or space used for assembly purposes requires an aggregate of six or more male and female water closets for that room or space.
In highway rest stops and highway service plazas.

Retrofitting

The above laws and codes refer to new construction, but many entities will want to engage in a retrofit. In this case, there is less to comply with and more room for creativity. The key is that you are adding a table where there otherwise would not be one. It might not be perfect but it will be gratefully received!

In a retrofit, you can get creative with the layout of the room and the style of the table. As long as there is a wall to put a table on/against, there’s likely a solution! We are happy to help brainstorm how to make it work with things like realistic passing space, slightly shorter table lengths, and other layout challenges.

Foundations Extended Length

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Tables

These represent a fraction of the tables available. For more help, reach out to us with your specifics and we will do our best to assist you.

Reminder: the Universal Changing Station Alliance is completely non-profit and not affiliated in any way with the makers of the tables linked below. To purchase, contact each manufacturer directly through their website.

Ascent Wall-Mounted Table

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