Tag Archives: ADA

ATM’s & Gas Pumps

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

If parallel approach is possible, & reach depth does not exceed 10”, operable part of all controls to be max. 48” above finish floor. CBC 1117B.7.3  Max. high side reach to be 48”. Min. low side reach to be 15” … Continue reading →

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Assembly Areas

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Min. number of Accessible Seating Spaces Seating             # of Wheelchair Capacity           Seating Spaces 4 – 25                  1                         1 26 – 50                 2                         1 51 – 300                 4                         1 301 – 500                6 When seating capacity exceeds 500, one additional wheelchair … Continue reading →

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Kitchens

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

U-shaped kitchens with parallel approach at range or cooktop to have min. clear width of 60” CBC 1133A.2.1 U-shaped kitchens with cooktop or sink located at base of U w/ 30” wide knee space to a height of 27” AFF … Continue reading →

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Built-In Tables

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Provide clear floor space at fixed tables or counters.  Clear floor space to overlap knee space 19” max. CBC 1122B.2 Provide knee clearance 27” high, 30” wide & 19” deep. Exception:  Knee clearance not required at checkout counter or service … Continue reading →

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Telephones

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Telephones for hearing impaired to be capable of min. of 12 dBA and a max. of 18 dBA above normal.  If automatic reset is provided, 18 dBA ,may be exceeded.  Public telephones with volume control to be hearing aid compatible … Continue reading →

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Alarms

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

If emergency warning systems are provided, they must include both audible alarms and visual alarms complying with NFPA 72 and Chapt. 9 Sections 907.9.1 & 907.9.2 CBC 1114B.2.2 2010 ADA 702.1 In existing facilities, existing alarms must be installed only … Continue reading →

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Sales & Service Counters

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

In retail stores with cash registers and sales counters, at least one of each type to have a portion of the counter 36” in length and 34” above the finish floor, located on an accessible route. CBC 1122B.5 Counters where … Continue reading →

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Checkstands

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Accessible checkstands to provide 36” min. clear aisle with max. adjoining counter height of 38” above finish floor.  Top of raised counter lip to not exceed 40”.  Accessible checkout aisles to be identified by the international Symbol of Accessibility. CBC … Continue reading →

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Controls & Switches – Forward Approach

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

If clear floor space allows only forward approach, the max. high forward reach to be 48”.  Min. low forward approach is 15”. CBC 1118B.5  2010 ADA 308.2

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Signs – Pictorial Requirements

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Pictorial symbol signs to be 6” min. in height. CBC 1117B.5.5.3 ISA to consist of white figure on blue background equal to Color #15090 in Fed. Standard 595B. CBC 1117B.5.8.1.1 All accessible building entrances to be identified with an International … Continue reading →

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