Are Changing Tables Required In Public Restrooms. In fact public change tables gross me out and I. Feb 6 2011 at 513 AM.
A new law will require men and womens restrooms to have changing tables so that both fathers and mothers can change babies diapers. I see changing tables as a courtesy not a right. Doing some research it ends up that there is actually no national law requiring changing tables in public restrooms.
Adult changing tables a rare amenity often only found in large hospitals can support a few hundreds of pounds of weight be adjusted for height and offer a necessity for adults with special needs.
These amendments are applicable to new construction alterations and additions to commercial buildings public accommodations public buildings and. Restaurants hotels and stores demonstrate the importance of patron needs when they provide a safe clean place for parents of either gender to change diapers. Businesses in Illinois that are open to the public may soon be required to have diaper changing tables available to both mom and dad. While the lack of diaper changing tables in mens rooms sparked the new law its a win for all parents and caretakers regardless of gender.
