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2010 ADA STANDARDS

FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN

2010 Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTERS 3 - 10: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Technical Requirements


Chapter 3Building Blocks



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Children’s Provisions

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308 Reach Ranges

Children’s Provisions604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children’s Use

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• Drinking Fountains

• Water Closets

• Other Elements in Toilet Compartments

• Lavatories and Sinks

• Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces

Accessible Route -- Site

An accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.


206.2.1 Exception 2:

An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.


206.2.2 Exception:

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Where’s the Accessible Route?

Accessible Route206.3 Location

Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general circulation paths.

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• If circulation path is interior, accessible route must be interior

• Mezzanines – vertical access not required where elevator not required

• Performance areas – direct connection from seating areas, where provided, must be accessible

• 2-story public facilities (title II) if second story not open to public & occupancy is 5 or less

Accessible Route

No Detectable Warnings

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Landing at Top of Ramp36 inches minimum

1:10 maximum

Alterations Only......if less than 36 inches minimum

1:12 maximum

Read With Requirements For Ramps

• Running Slope (405.2, maximum 1:12)

• Cross Slope (405.3, maximum 1:48)

• Surfaces (comply with 302 -- no level changes)

• Clear Width (405.5, minimum 36 inches)

• Wet Conditions (405.10, no ponding at landings)

Alterations - Ramps

405.2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations.

6 inch maximum rise, maximum slope 1:103 inch maximum rise, maximum slope 1:8

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Passenger Loading ZonesSections 209 and 503

Passenger Loading Zones

Curb Ramp?

Van-Accessible Parking?

Van-Accessible Parking?

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Five-foot Access Aisle

Width of van spaces = 132 inches minimum

Five-foot Access Aisle

Width of car spaces = 96 inches minimum

Exception to

502.2 allows van

spaces to be min. 96 inches

wide with a min. 96 inch wide access aisle

Accessible Parking SignsSection 502.6 Identification

60 inches min.

20101991

50% required to be accessible -- plus additional required exits

60% required to be accessible -- but now no longer linked to number of exits

206.4.1 Public Entrances

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Accessible Egress

207 Accessible Means of Egress

Reference Standard - IBC

Platform Lift Provisions

Doors and Gates

•½” max. threshold height for ALL doors

•¾” height no longer permitted for sliding doors

•¾” high existing threshold must have bevels no steeper than 1:2 slope - previously slope undefined

Thresholds at Doors

404.2.5

door & Gate surfaces within 10” of the floor must be smooth - cannot snag footrests

Door and Gate Surfaces

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Elevators and Lifts

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• 407 Elevators

• 408 Limited Use/Limited Application Elevators

• 409 Private Residence Elevators

• 410 Platform Lifts

Stairs and StairwaysSections 210 and 504

• New Construction -- egress

• Alterations -- handrails

• Handrail extension at bottom of run

• Shape of handrail

• Side clearance for handrail

Washers & Dryers…

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Washers and DryersSection 214

214.2 Washing Machines. Where three or fewer washing machines are provided, at least one shall comply with 611.

Where more than three washing machines are provided, at least two shall comply with 611.

Washers and DryersSection 214

214.3 Clothes Dryers. Where three or fewer clothes dryers are provided, at least one shall comply with 611.

Where more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two shall comply with 611.

Roll-In Shower

Roll-In Shower

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Transfer Shower

Thresholds in Showers608.7 Thresholds. Thresholds in roll-in type shower compartments shall be ½ inch (13 mm) high maximum in accordance with 303. In transfer type shower compartments, thresholds ½ inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled, rounded, or vertical.

EXCEPTION: A threshold 2 inches (51 mm) high maximum shall be permitted in transfer type shower compartments in existing facilities where provision of a ½ inch (13 mm) high threshold would disturb the structural reinforcement of the floor slab.

Bathtub Seats

Grab Bar Clearance

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1991 Standards Single-User Toilet Room ext

Door swing does not overlap clear floor space ext

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Sales and Service Counters

Sections 227 and 904

Transient Lodging Guest Rooms

224 and 806

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Transient Lodging

GuidanceSection 806

Sample Floor Plans

Transient Lodging

GuidanceSection 806

Sample Floor Plans

Residential Facilities

• Section 233 Residential Facilities

• Section 809 Residential Dwelling Units

• 35.151(e) Social Service Center Establishments

• 35.151(j) Facilities with Residential Dwelling Units for Sale to Individual Owners

Residential Facilities

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Judicial Facilities and Courtrooms

Section 231 (scoping)

Section 808 (courtrooms)

Section 807 (cells)

Visiting Areas...

Detention and Correction Facilities

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Detention and Correction Facilities

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Fire Alarm Systems

• Audible and visible alarms

• “Visual Alarms” becomes “Visible Alarms”

• Section 702 and NFPA 72 (1999 or 2002 edition)

215 and 702

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Visible Alarms

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Visible Alarms

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Signs and Signage

Sections 216 and 703

Except push side...

Assembly Areas

221 and 802

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• Number of Wheelchair Spaces

• Location of Wheelchair Spaces

• Companion Seats & Aisle Seats

• Accessible Routes to Specific Elements

What Requirements Change?

• title II -- 35.151(g) - Assembly Areas

• title III -- 36.406(f) - Assembly Areas

• Section 221 - Assembly Areas

• Section 802 - Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats

2010 Standards

Platforms

PlatformsAssembly areas shall ensure that – (3) Wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not located on (or

obstructed by) temporary platforms or other movable structures, except that when an entire seating section is placed on temporary platforms or other movable structures in an area where fixed seating is not provided, in order to increase seating for an event, wheelchair spaces and companion seats may be placed in that section. When wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not required to accommodate persons eligible for those spaces and seats, individual, removable seats may be placed in those spaces and seats;

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Decrease in Wheelchair Spaces

501 to 5000 seating

‣ 6 + 1 wheelchair spaces for each 150

5001 or greater seating

‣36 + 1 wheelchair spaces for each 200

Dispersion of Wheelchair Spaces

2010 Standards

• Section 221.2.3

• Title II -- 35.151(g)

• Title III -- 36.406 (f)

Dispersion Requirement

• Horizontal

• Vertical

Dispersion – General

Assembly areas shall ensure that – (1) In stadiums, arenas, and grandstands,

wheelchair spaces and companion seats are dispersed to all levels that include seating served by an accessible route;

Horizontal Dispersion

Section 221.2.3.1

Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed horizontally.

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Around the field of play or performance area


Vertical DispersionSection 221.2.3.2

Required

• At varying distances from the screen, performance area, or playing field

• In each balcony or mezzanine that is located on an accessible route

Not Required

• Bleachers at non-entry points

Vertical Dispersion

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BleachersSection 221.2.3.2. Vertical Dispersion

Exceptions:

2. In bleachers, wheelchair spaces shall not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points of entry to bleacher seating.

However, choose entry points that will provide wheelchair spaces with viewing angles that are substantially equivalent to or better than those of all other spectators.

Line of Sight overSeated Spectators

Figure 802.2.1.1

Line of Sight Over Heads

Figure 802.2.1.2

Line of Sight Between Heads

Line of Sight overStanding Spectators

Figure 802.2.2.1

Line of Sight Over Heads

Figure 802.2.2.2

Line of Sight Between Heads

Wheelchair Spaces - Overlap

Section 802.1.4

Approach

• Wheelchair spaces shall adjoin accessible routes

• Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair spaces

Section 802.1.5

Overlap

• Wheelchair spaces shall not overlap circulation paths

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Companion Seats

Section 802.3.1

Alignment

• Shoulder to shoulder

• Same floor elevation

Companion Seats

• Equivalent in size, quality, comfort and amenities

• Permitted to be moveable

Companion Seats

Designated Aisle Seats

5% of total number of aisle seats

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Designated Aisle Seats

Section 802.4.1

Armrests

• Where provided on seating in the immediate area

• Folding or retractable

Tiered Dining Area in Sports Facilities

• When providing fixed seats required to comply with 221

• Accessible route to 25% of the dining area

Accessible Route toPerformance Area

Where a direct route connects a performance area to an assembly seating area...

Accessible Route toLawn Seating

Section 221.5

Accessible route to areas without fixed seats

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Section 236 Exercise Machines and Equipment

Section 1004 Exercise Machines and Equipment

Exercise Facilities

Exercise Machines

At least one of each type...

Exercise Machines

Accessible route and

shared clear floor

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Section 241 Saunas and Steam Rooms

Section 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms

Saunas and Steam Rooms

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Saunas and Steam Rooms

Section 240 Play Areas

Section 1008 Play Areas

Play Areas

Play Areas

1991 Regulations...

Title II

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Play Areas

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Play Components

Options Differ By:

• The number of play components that must be accessible

• The systems allowed to provide access to elevated components

• The clear width of the accessible routes connecting play components

Large and Small Play Areas

Integrated into the play area... Dispersed throughout the play area (if two or more ground components)...

Ground-Level Play Components

Where elevated play components are provided, at least 50% of the elevated play components must be on an accessible route.

Elevated Play Components

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Swimming Pools, etc...

Section 242 Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas

Section 1009 Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas

Sloped Entry & Pool Stairs

Pool Lifts

Transfer Platform and Steps

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Transfer Wall

Golf FacilitiesSection 238 Golf Facilities

Section 1006 Golf Facilities

Miniature Golf Facilities

Section 239 Miniature Golf Facilities

Section 1007 Miniature Golf Facilities

Team or Player SeatingSection 221.2.1.4 Team or Player Seating

Section 802.1 Wheelchair Spaces

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• At least one wheelchair space complying with 802.1 shall be provided in team or player seating areas serving areas of sports activity.

• Not required for bowling lanes that are not required to be on an accessible route (206.2.11).

Team or Player Seating

• 802.1.1 Floor or Ground Surface.

• 802.1.2 Width

• 802.1.3 Depth

• 802.1.4 Approach

• 802.1.5 Overlap

Wheelchair space complying with 802.1

Bowling Lanes

Section 206.2.11 Bowling Lanes

Section 402 Accessible Routes

Where bowling lanes are provided, at least 5 percent, but not fewer than one of each type of bowling lane, shall be on an accessible route.

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206.2.12 Court Sports

In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.

Court Sports

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