Quick Reference — FPC Table 403.1
| Occupancy | Load Basis | WC Ratio | Lav Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (A-2) | Seats | 1:75 M, 1:75 F | 1:200 |
| Office (B) | Occupants | 1:25 (1-50), then 1:50 | 1:40 |
| Retail (M) | Sq ft | 1:500 sq ft | 1:750 |
| Gym/Fitness | Occupants | 1:15 (locker) | 1:12 |
| School (E) | Students | 1:50 students | 1:50 |
| Warehouse (F) | Employees | 1:100 (1-10K sqft) | 1:100 |
| Hospital (I-2) | Beds/staff | 1:25 (staff) | 1:10 (patient) |
| Assembly (A-3) | Occupant load | 1:125 M, 1:65 F | 1:200 |
These are minimum counts. FL DBPR, local AHJ, and specific use may require additional fixtures.
ADA Restroom Dimension Guide
Accessible Water Closet Stall (ADA 2010 §604): Stall width 60" min (side transfer) or 36" (forward approach); depth 56" min (59" with wall-mounted WC); WC centerline 16"–18" from side wall; seat height 17"–19"; flush control on open side, max 44" from floor; grab bars 42" side + 36" rear, 33"–36" from floor.
Accessible Lavatory (ADA 2010 §606): Rim height max 34"; knee clearance 27"h × 30"w × 19"d; pipes insulated; faucet operable with closed fist (lever/sensor); clear floor space 30"×48".
FL Specific — DBPR Food Service Accessible Requirements
- FL DBPR Chapter 61C-4 (hotels) and 61C-1 (restaurants) mandate ADA compliance for new construction and significant remodels.
- Unisex accessible single-user restroom may satisfy ADA in small-establishment exception (≤5 WCs total).
- FL Building Code Chapter 11 mirrors ADA 2010 with minor amendments — both apply.
- HVHZ (Miami-Dade/Broward): no additional ADA amendments; federal and FL standards apply.
FL Plumbing Code — Commercial Fixtures (FPC Section 403)
- FPC 403.1: Every building for human occupancy shall have minimum fixtures per Table 403.1.
- FPC 403.2 Single-Toilet Exception: Tenant space with max 15 occupants may combine both sexes in a single unisex ADA toilet.
- FPC 403.3 Employee Facilities: Employee toilets separate from customer when occupant load exceeds 150 per gender.
- FPC 403.4 Public Access: Toilets accessible to public without charge in A and M occupancies when area exceeds 20,000 sq ft or load exceeds 300.
FL DBPR — Restaurant & Food Service (Chapter 509 / Rule 61C-4)
- Handwashing sinks required in food prep area, every 300 sq ft, min 1 per cook line
- 3-compartment sink required for all food establishments (DBPR 61C-4.010)
- Mop sink/service sink required in every food service establishment
- Employee toilet separate from customer when >15 employees on peak shift
- Customer toilet required when seating ≥ 20 or takeout area ≥ 2,000 sq ft
- 'Employees Must Wash Hands' signage required in all FL food service restrooms
- Grease trap/interceptor required — see DBPR 61C-4 and FPC Section 1003
Service Sinks & Drinking Fountains
Service/Mop Sinks (FPC Table 403.1): Assembly/Business 1 per floor or 1 per 750 occupants; Mercantile 1 per 100,000 sq ft; Industrial 1 per building min.
Drinking Fountains (FPC 403.1 / ADA §602): Required in occupancies >300 sq ft — 1 per 75 occupants. ADA requires 2 units: 1 accessible (max 36" to spout) + 1 standing (38"–43"). Exception: single accessible unit if load ≤ 30. FL Schools: 1 per 75 students separate from restrooms. Bottle filler may substitute for 1 of 2 fountains.
Commercial Plumbing Compliance Checklist
Fixture count meets FPC Table 403.1; ≥1 ADA accessible WC per restroom (§604); ≥1 ADA accessible lavatory per restroom (§606); drinking fountains provided (accessible + standing height); service/mop sink per occupancy; handwashing sinks in food prep (DBPR 61C-4.010); 3-compartment sink installed; grease trap sized per FPC §1003 (PDI G101 method); plumbing permit pulled (FBC 105); FL DBPR plan review submitted for food service.