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- 01 Site Access
- 02 Path of Travel
- 03 Detectable Warnings
- 04 Parking
- 05 Curb Ramps
- 06 Ramps
- 07 Doors
- 08 Wheelchair Clearance
- 09 Stairs
- 10 Elevators & Lifts
- 11 Sanitary Facilities
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- 13 Fitting Rooms
- 14 Drinking Fountains
- 15 Employee Work Areas
- 16 Signs
- 17 Controls & Switches
- 18 Checkstands
- 19 Sales & Service Counters
- 20 Alarms
- 21 Telephones
- 22 Fixed & Built in Seating
- 23 Kitchens
- 24 Assembly Areas
- 24 ATM's & Gas Pumps
- 26 Restaurants
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- 29 Lodging
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Tag Archives: ADA
Restaurant Tables
Restaurants and dining areas need to have at least 1 wheelchair accessible table for every 20 seats. Typical “cafe” tables are not accessible, because the center support column doesn’t allow a wheelchair to roll under the table. In order for … Continue reading
Clear Floor Space / Turning Radius
A question has come up recently regarding the 60″ diameter circle or “T” shaped space required for wheelchair turning – and specifically about the height that the 60″ diameter circle or “T” shaped space needs to be clear above the … Continue reading
Door Closers
Whoa – just discovered that the 2010 ADA is much more strict in it’s requirement for closer time on doors. Door & gate closers to be adjusted to close from an open position of 90 degrees in not less than … Continue reading
Parking Signs – Van Spaces
Van Accessible sign where required. $250 fine sign at each parking stall. CBC 1129B.4
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Parking Signs
Sign posted for each accessible parking space with International Symbol of Accessibility indicating that the space is reserved for persons with disabled parking permits. $250 fine sign at each parking stall. CBC 1129B.4
Curb Ramps – Finish
Curb ramp finish to contrast with adjacent sidewalk. CBC 1127B.5.5
Signs – International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)
In California, ISA’s are required at: Building Entrances – CBC 1117B.5.8.1.2 Accessible Restrooms – adjacent to door – not on door – CBC 1117B.5.1.3 Transfer Seats in Auditoriums – CBC 1104B.3.4.1 Accessible Checkstands – when not all checkstands are accessible … Continue reading
Alarm Locations
Visual alarms to be placed 80” above highest floor level within space or 6” below ceiling – whichever is lower. ADAAG 4.28.3
Path of Travel – Clearances
Wall and post mounted objects between 27” and 80” above finish floor to project no more than 4” into corridor, walk or aisle. CBC 1133B.8.6.1 ADAAG 4.4.1 Walks, halls etc. to have min. clear headroom of 80”. CBC 1133B.8.6.2 ADAAG … Continue reading