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Published by: BNI Building News Gives all accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities and contains the full text of the new (July 2004) ADA and ABA guidelines, organized and presented in an easy-to-use format with an extended index and enhanced illustrations. What's more, you'll find all like subjects contained in the same chapter, with cross-references to all relevant guidelines, and special advisories to enhance your understanding of the guidelines and their practical application. All current accessability requirements are listed in this massive encyclopedia of information. It features 18 sections, 112 chapters, 104 figures, and 29 tables to help you understand all aspects of accessability requirements in construction. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines Section 2: Dimensions for Adults and Children - 102 Section 3: Equivalent Facilitation - 103 Section 5: Referenced Standards - 105 Section 8: Existing Buildings and Facilities - 202 Section 9: General Exceptions - 203 Chapter 1: Protruding Objects - 204, 301, 307 Chapter 2: Operable Parts - 205, 301, 309 Chapter 3: Accessible Routes - 206, 401, 402 Chapter 5: Accessible Means of Egress - 207 Chapter 6: Parking Spaces - 208, 501, 502 Chapter 7: Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops - 209, 501, 503 Chapter 8: Stairways - 210, 501, 504 Chapter 9: Drinking Fountains - 211, 601, 602 Chapter 10: Kitchens - Kitchenettes - Sinks - 212, 801, 804 Chapter 11: Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities - 213 Chapter 12: Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers-214, 601, 611 Chapter 13: Fire Alarm Systems - 215, 701, 702 Chapter 14: Signs - 216, 701, 703 Chapter 15: Telephones - 217, 701, 704 Chapter 16: Transportation Facilities - 218, 801, 810 Chapter 17: Assistive Listening Systems - 219, 701, 706 Chapter 18: Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines - 220, 701, 707 Chapter 19: Assembly Areas - 221 Chapter 20: Dressing - Fitting - Locker Rooms - 222, 801, 803 Chapter 21: Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities - 223, 801, 805 Chapter 22: Transient Lodging Guest Rooms - 224, 801, 806 Chapter 23: Storage - 225, 811 Chapter 24: Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces - 226, 901, 902 Chapter 25: Sales and Service - 227 Chapter 26: Depositories - Vending Machines - Change Machines - Mail Boxes Fuel Dispensers - 228 Chapter 28: Two-Way Communication Systems - 230, 701, 708 Chapter 29: Judicial Facilities - 231 Chapter 30: Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities - 232 Chapter 31: Residential Facilities - 233 Chapter 32: Amusement Rides - 206.2.9, 234, 1001, 1002 Chapter 33: Recreational Boating Facilities - 206.2.10, 235, 1001, 1003 Chapter 34: Exercise Machines and Equipment - 206.2.13, 236, 1001, 1004 Chapter 35: Fishing Piers and Platforms - 206.2.14, 237, 1001, 1005 Chapter 36: Golf Facilities - 206.2.15, 238, 1001, 1006 Chapter 37: Miniature Golf Facilities - 206.2.16, 239, 1001, 1007 Chapter 38: Play Areas - 206.2.17, 240, 1001, 1008 Chapter 39: Saunas and Steam Rooms - 241, 601, 612 Chapter 40: Swimming Pools - Wading Pools - Spas - 242, 1001, 1009 Chapter 41: Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions - 243, 1001, 1010 Chapter 42: Floor or Ground Surfaces - 301, 302 Chapter 43: Changes in Level - 301, 303 Chapter 44: Turning Space - 301, 304 Chapter 45: Clear Floor or Ground Space - 301, 305 Chapter 46: Knee and Toe Clearance - 301, 306 Chapter 47: Reach Ranges - 301, 308 Chapter 48: Walking Surfaces - 401, 403 Chapter 49: Doors - Doorways - Gates - 206.5, 401, 404 Chapter 51: Curb Ramps - 401, 406 Chapter 52: Elevators - 206.6, 401, 407 Chapter 53: Limited Use/Limited Application Elevators - 401, 408 Chapter 54: Private Residence Elevators - 401, 409 Chapter 55: Platform Lifts - 206.7, 401, 410 Chapter 56: Handrails - 501, 505 Chapter 57: Toilet and Bathing Rooms - 601, 603 Chapter 58: Water Closets and Toilet Compartments - 601, 604 Chapter 59: Urinals - 601, 605 Chapter 60: Lavatories and Sinks - 601, 606 Chapter 61: Bathtubs - 601, 607 Chapter 62: Shower Compartments - 601, 608 Chapter 63: Grab Bars - 601, 609 Chapter 65: Detectable Warnings - 701, 705 Chapter 66: Wheelchair Spaces - Companion Seats - Designated Aisle Seats - 801, 802 Chapter 67: Holding Cells and Housing Cells - 801, 807 Chapter 68: Courtrooms - 801, 808 Chapter 69: Residential Dwelling Units - 801, 809 Chapter 70: Benches - 901, 903 Chapter 71: Check-out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters - 901, 904 Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines Section F2: Dimensions for Adults and Children - F102 Section F3: Modifications and Waivers - F103 Section F4: Conventions - F104 Section F5: Referenced Standards - F105 Section F6: Definitions - F106 Section F7: Application - F201 Section F8: Existing Buildings and Facilities - F202 Section F9: General Exceptions - F203 Chapter F1: Protruding Objects - F204 Chapter F2: Operable Parts - F205 Chapter F3: Accessible Routes - F206 Chapter F4: Entrances - F206.4 Chapter F5: Accessible Means of Egress - F207 Chapter F6: Parking Spaces - F208 Chapter F7: Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops - F209 Chapter F9: Drinking Fountains - F211 Chapter F10: Kitchens - Kitchenettes - Sinks - F212 Chapter F11: Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities - F213 Chapter F12: Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers - F214 Chapter F13: Fire Alarm Systems - F215 Chapter F15: Telephones - F217 Chapter F16: Transportation Facilities - F218 Chapter F17: Assistive Listening Systems - F219 Chapter F18: Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines - F220 Chapter F19: Assembly Areas - F221 Chapter F20: Dressing - Fitting - Locker Rooms - F222 Chapter F21: Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities - F223 Chapter F22: Transient Lodging Guest Rooms - F224 Chapter F24: Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces - F226 Chapter F25: Sales and Service - F227 Chapter F26: Depositories - Vending Machines - Change Machines - Mail Boxes Fuel Dispensers - F228 Chapter F28: Two-Way Communication Systems - F230 Chapter F29: Judicial Facilities - F231 Chapter F30: Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities - F232 Chapter F31: Residential Facilities - F233 Chapter F32: Amusement Rides - F206.2, F234 Chapter F33: Recreational Boating Facilities - F206.2.9, F235 Chapter F34: Exercise Machines and Equipment - F206.2.12, F236 Chapter F35: Fishing Piers and Platforms - F206.2.13, F237 Chapter F36: Golf Facilities - F206.2.14, F238 Chapter F37: Miniature Golf Facilities - F206.2.15, F239 Chapter F38: Play Areas - F206.2.16, F240 Chapter F39: Saunas and Steam Rooms - F241 Chapter F40: Swimming Pools - Wading Pools - Spas - F242 Chapter F41: Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions - F243 Text ADA / ABA (Published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004) Protruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with this Chapter - 307. Within areas of sport activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with this Chapter - 307. Within play areas, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with this Chapter - 307 provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in compliance with Chapter 38: PlayAreas - 1008.2 - pp. 206-209. The provisions of this Chapter - 307, Chapters 2 - 309 - p. 34, 42-46 - 302-306 - pp. 227-236, and 47 - 308 - pp. 237 & 239, shall apply where required by Sections 7-9 - 201-203 - pp. 21-29 and Chapters 1-41 - 204-243 - pp. 30-226 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. Protruding objects shall comply with this Chapter - 307. Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (686mm) and not more than 80 inches (2032mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (102mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path. Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 4-1/2 inches (114mm) maximum. When a cane is used and the element is in the detectable range, it gives a person sufficient time to detect the element with the cane before there is body contact. Elements located on circulation paths, including operable elements, must comply with requirements for protruding objects. Forexample, awnings and their supporting structures cannot reduce the minimum required vertical clearance. Similarly, casement windows, when open, cannot encroach more than 4 inches (100 mm) into paths above 27 inches (686mm). Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305mm) maximum when located 27 inches (686mm) minimum and 80 inches (2032mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (686mm) maximum or 80 inches (2032mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to comply with 307.3 - (above). Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2032mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2032) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (686mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1981mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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