For many years the ada recommended a high and low drinking fountain.
Ada water fountain code.
211 and 602 drinking fountains.
Sections 4 1 3 10 and 4 15 of the 1991 standards and sections 211 and 602 of the 2010 standards require drinking fountains to be provided for persons who use wheelchairs and for others who stand.
Units shall have a clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach and centered on the unit.
Drinking fountains shall comply with 307 and 602.
602 2 clear floor space.
Knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be provided.
The building code entered the business of regulating drinking fountains as a result of demands regarding accessible fixtures.
Drinking fountains or water coolers required to be accessible by 4 1 shall comply with 4 15.
Spouts shall be no higher than 36 in 915 mm measured from the floor or ground surfaces to the spout outlet.
Drinking fountains shall comply with 307 and 602.
602 2 clear floor space.