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The ADA National Network

Great Plains ADA Center 1-800-949-4232

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2010 Standards forAccessible Design

Rich Sternadori, Nebraska CoordinatorGreat Plains ADA Center

Great Plains ADA Center

New ADAAG (ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines)

• Overhauls the current documents

• Updates technical and scoping provisions

• New format, numbering system and figures

• Consistent with model building codes and industry standards



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Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center.

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Ten centers established by the National Institute on Disabilityand Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

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The DBTAC-ADA Centers


DBTAC REGION VII - About Us

The Great Plains ADA Disability and Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) is one of ten centers established shortly after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1991.

Our mission is to provide information, technical assistance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws.


Technical Assistance…

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Who Uses the ADA Center?

People with Disabilities & Families

Cities & Counties

ADA Coordinators

Building Code Officials

Architects

Community Organizations

Small Businesses

Employers

Service Providers

Educators


2011 National ADA Symposium !

• May 8 - 11, 2011 * Las Vegas, Nevada

• Paris/Bally's Hotel

www.adasymposium.org to find out more and register.

The latest information on new regulations, accessibility standards.Presenters from the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, the EEOC, U.S. Access Board, and the International Code Council.

Specific 3 day programs for:

Architects/BuildersADA CoordinatorsBuilding Code OfficialsDisability Advocates, Service Providers, Individuals with DisabilitiesHuman Resource ProfessionalsState and Local Government Officials



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Part II

Building the foundations:Who is protected by the ADA?

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Who is protected by the ADA?

• The ADA Protects Qualified Individuals with Disabilities From Discrimination

• How do we define a qualified individual?


Individual with a disability: Three-part definition

1) Has a physical or mental impairment that “substantially limits” one or more major life activities .

2) Has a record of such an impairment

3) Is regarded as having such an impairment.


What is a Major Life Activity? Activities that an average person can perform with little or no difficulty:

WalkingSpeakingBreathingSeeingHearingLearningSittingStandingThinkingGenetic healthReproductionEmployment?

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Part III

•Harmonizing standards and guidelines:•ADA/ABA

•IBC•ANSI A117

•FHA•Section 504


Harmonization Federal ADAAG and the IBC and ANSI A117

• ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 IBC 2003

Harmonizing ADA Standards and the Building Code: Different Approaches

• IBC is ostensibly for the protection of lives and property.

• Contains enforcement protocols and administration

• Code Official at the local level.

• Plan review and inspection

• Mediation

• Scoping is for accessibility only.

• Rarely enforced locally.

• Outcomes based on litigation

• Court based complaint system.

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Harmonized Outcomes

• Assembly seating

• Reach Ranges

• Children's Facilities

• Bathrooms

• Parking

• Stairs and Handrails


Harmonized Outcomes

• Assembly Seating • Jails


Harmonized Outcomes

• Reach Ranges Front • Reach Ranges Side

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Harmonized Outcomes

Children's Facilities

• Drinking fountains

• Water closets and toilet compartments

• Lavatories and sinks

• Dining and work surfaces


Harmonized Outcomes

Bathrooms

• ADA/ABA Guidelines & ICC A117.1


Harmonized Outcomes: Parking

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Harmonized Outcomes: ParkingADA/ABA Guidelines & ICC A117.1


Harmonized Outcomes: Stairs and Handrails

• ADAAG Sections 4.1.3(4) and 4.9 –limited application


Harmonized Outcomes: Stairs and Handrails

ADA/ABA Section 210.1 & 504 All MOE stairs

IBC 1009 & 1012

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Harmonized outcomes: Accessible Means of Egress (MOE)

• Reference to the International Building Code (IBC) provisions of Chapter 10 in order to meet Federal Reg’s.


Harmonized OutcomesAccessible Means of Egress: MOE

• Fire and Safety Evacuation Plans

• Fire Drills

• Allow for self evacuation when possible

• Assisted rescue when necessary

• Areas of refuge

• Exterior areas for assisted rescue

• Defend in place (i.e., hospitals, jails)

• Elevators with standby power

• Two-way communication


Update on DOJ’s ADA Standards

• DOJ – Published as a Standard

Sept, 15 2010

Effective Dates:

• Sept 15, 2010- Entities may choose either 91’ Standard or the 2010 Standard

• March 15, 2012- 2010 Standard only

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Department of Justice ADA Standards

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) published updated ADA regulations that implement its 2010 standards based on the Board's guidelines. These regulations include additional design requirements that supplement the standards.


Department of Justice ADA Standards

• DOJ's 2010 ADA standards are consistent with the Board's updated guidelines. DOJ's revised title II regulation (§35.151) and title III regulation (§36.406) implement additional provisions:

• Social Service Center Establishments

• Housing at Places of Education

• Assembly Areas

• Medical Care Facilities

• Residential Dwelling Units

• Detention and Correctional Facilities

• Places of Lodging


Organization

http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm

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“What standards do I follow?”

Answer depends on type of project/ facility and the Authority Having Jurisdiction - AHJ


DOJ’s standards:

• Places of public accommodation

• Commercial facilities

• State & local gov’t facilities

DOT’s updated standards:

• Transportation facilities (bus stops &

stations, rail stations)

Applicable ADA Standards


Federally funded facilities:

• Military facilities: DOD standards

• Postal facilities: USPS standards

• Housing: HUD standards (UFAS)

• All other types: GSA standards

ABA Standards

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Organization

ABA:• waivers (F103); definitions (F106); additions

(F202.2); leased facilities (F202.6)• employee work areas (full coverage)• existing elements (F203.2)


CHAPTER 1

Application and Administration

101 – Purpose

102 – Dimensions for Adults and Children

103 – Equivalent Facilitation

104 – Conventions

105 – Referenced Standards

106 – Definitions


New Format

• Numbering system

• New figures (informational only)

• All dimensions in text

(not just figures)

• New advisory notes follow provision

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Section 103 – Equivalent Facilitation

• Nothing in ADAAB/ABAAG prevents the use of designs, products or technologies as alternatives.

• Performance vs. prescriptive

• Must result in substantially equivalent or greater:

• Accessibility and Usability

• ADAAG 103 is similar to IBC 104. 10 and 104.11


ADAAG section 103 – Equivalent Facilitation, Similar to IBC 104.10

• IBC 104.10 Modifications.“Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications”

• “… provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. “


Section 103 – Equivalent Facilitation.Similar to IBC 104.11

• ADAAG 103 is similar in application to IBC 104.11

• IBC 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code…

• …and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness ,fire resistance, durability and safety.

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Definitions: Accessibility and Usability

• Usability is a new term: “…Usable by.”

• Intended to fill the niche between prescriptive and performance.

• To guide decision making processes.

• Element or feature that can still be manipulated.

• Takes maintenance into account.


Definitions: Accessibility and Usability

• What is the most finite standard of measurement for slope and cross slope in a parking lot, sidewalk or maneuvering space?

• 30” X 48” ?


ADAAG section 104 - Conventions

• Dimensions – range instead of absolute

dimension where possible

• Construction and manufacturing

tolerances

• Calculation of percentages

• Figures – informational; text governs

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Ranges instead of absolute dimensions

Water closet centerline (16-18”)

Width of ambulatory accessible stall (35”- 37”)


Some absolute dimensions remain

Transfer shower stall (36” x 36”) and combination

transfer/roll-in design with seat on front wall (36” deep)

measured to center points; manufacturing tolerances

recognized


ADAAG 104.1.1 - Conventional Industry

Tolerances: Construction and Manufacturing

For field conditions and manufacturing

process (not design work)

• Don’t apply to ranges (min. and max.)

• For absolute dimensions or where only a

min. or max. specified

• Avoid specifying tolerances (e.g., “36 inches

plus or minus X inches”)

• Should specify above max. or below min. (to

factor in tolerance)

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CHAPTER 2

General Scoping and Exceptions


Application (201)

Premise:

All areas of newly designed/ constructed facilities to comply, unless indicated

Exceptions more thoroughly covered


Existing Buildings and Facilities (202)

• Additions

• Alterations

(specific exceptions now located at

relevant provision)

• Primary Function Areas – Path of

Travel

• Qualified Historic Facilities

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General Exceptions (203)

• construction sites

• raised areas

• limited access spaces

• machinery spaces

• single occupant structures (e.g., toll booths)

• certain common use spaces in detention and

correction facilities and residential facilities

• employee work areas

• various spaces in recreation facilities


Building Blocks (Chapter 3)

• Floor or Ground Surfaces

• Changes in Level

• Turning Space

• Clear Floor/ Ground Space

• Knee & Toe Clearance

• Protruding Objects

• Reach Ranges

• Operable Parts


Turning Space (304)

Clarification:

•overlap of

turning space

where knee/ toe

clearance

provided

•doors can swing

into turning

space

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Turning Space (304)

Overlap permitted for only one arm of T-

shaped space


Knee and toe space (306)


Reach Ranges (308)

Max. Reach – 48”

Min. Reach – 15”

(forward & side)

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Accessible Routes (Chapter 4)

• Accessible Route Components

– walking surfaces

– doors, doorways, gates

– ramps

– curb ramps

– elevators

– limited use/ limited application elevators

– private residence elevators

– platform lifts


Accessible Routes (206)

Where required:

• Site arrival points

• Within sites

(not req’d if no pedestrian

route provided)

• Between stories (elevator

exceptions)

• Space and elements

• Specific spaces (e.g.,

restaurant &

cafeteria, performance area, press box)


Accessible Routes- 206.2.1

• Within a Site

• Connect accessible:

• Buildings

• Elements

• Facilities

• Spaces

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Site Definition

Parcel of land bounded by:

• R/W

• Property Lines


Site entry points and transit stops


Connecting Accessible Routes

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Accessible RoutesElevator Exceptions

Private sector:

Less than 3 stories or less than 3,000 sf/ floor)

Public (Government) sector:

2 story – access not required to non-public floor with max. occupancy of 5

(e.g., traffic tower)


Accessible Routes: The world is not flat!

• Access not required if no pedestrian route provided.


Accessible Means of Egress

• Reference to the International Building Code (IBC)

• Standby power for platform lifts on egress routes

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ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS (MOE) - IBC 1007

• “1007.1. Accessible spaces shall be

provided with not less than one accessible means of egress.

• Where more than one means of egress are required by Section 1015.1 or 1021.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress. “


Press Boxes

New exception:

• 500 sq ft or less (aggregate area)

• on bleachers entered on 1 level

• free-standing – elevated 12’ or more


Entrances

Route to

entrances to

coincide with

general

circulation

routes to

maximum

extent feasible

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Doors, Doorways, & Gates (404)

• Other changes:

• Doors in series

• Hardware height

• Limited projections into clear width

• Closing speed

• Surface (push side)

• Vision lights


Doors in Series

Where doors are automated, provide wheelchair

space at controls outside door swing


Entrances

• Automated

openers

recommended

for exterior

doors

• Required for

Federal GSA

buildings

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Elevators (407- 409)

• Standard Elevators

• Destination-Oriented Elevators

• Existing Elevators (alterations)

• Limited Use/ Limited Application Elevators

• Private Residence Elevators


Elevator (Vertical Access) Exceptions

206.2.3 Exceptions:

• 2 Story - if 1 story not open to public, occupancy of 5 or fewer

• Air traffic control towers (cab and floor below)

• Certain dwelling units & transient lodging guest rooms


Standard Elevators (407)

• Car sizes – more alternatives

• Designs providing turning space within car recognized

• Existing elevators may be smaller

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Destination Oriented Elevators (407)

• Location of call buttons

• Visible and audible signals to locate car and to differentiate

• Display in car to show destination


General Site & Building Elements (Chapter 5)

• Parking

• Passenger Loading Zones

• Stairways

• Handrails


Van Parking (F208.2.4)

Van Spaces - 1 of every 6 accessible spaces (instead of 1 of 8)

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Van Spaces (502)

8’

EX: Van space Car space Van space


Van Spaces (502)

8’

EX: Van space Car space Van space


Parking (502)

• Marking of access aisles

• Angled vans spaces (aisle on passenger side)

• Sign height (60” min.)

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Stairways (504)

• Riser height (ANSI A117.1)

• Handrail extension change (505.10)


Handrails (505)

• Handrail/ surface clearance: 1 ½” min. (not

absolute)

• Diameter: 1 ¼” – 2” (not 1 ½” max.)

• Dimension applies to outer diameter

(clarification)


Handrail Gripping Surface (505.6)

• Continuous gripping surface

• No obstructions on top or sides

• Obstructions limited along bottom to 20%

• 1.5” min at bottom

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Handrails (505.7)

gripping surface – more detail, more options

criteria for circular & non-circular cross sections


Plumbing Elements & Facilities (Chapter 6)

• Drinking Fountains

• Toilet & Bathing Rooms

• Water Closets & Toilet Compartments

• Urinals

• Lavatories & Sinks

• Bathtubs

• Shower Compartments

• Grab Bars

• Seats

• Washing Machines & Clothes Dryers

• Saunas & Steam Rooms


Toilet Rooms & Water Closets (603 & 604)

• Range for toilet centerline

• lavatory cannot overlap

toilet clearance (except in

dwelling units)

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Toilet Rooms & Water Closets (603 & 604)

• a fixture can be recessed

• shorter (24” min.) rear grab bar allowed


Toilet & Bathing Rooms (603)

Space for side transfers provided



Door can swing

into fixture

clearances if clear

floor space

provided beyond

door swing

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Turning space

(which door can

swing into) and

door clearances

further define

room size


Water Closets (604)

revised location for toilet

paper dispenser


Urinals (605)

• Minimum depth

specified.

• Not required to be

accessible when

only one single unit is installed.

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Grab Bars (609)

• wider diameter – 2” max. (instead of 1

½”)

• circular and non-circular cross

sections

• (4” – 4.8” perimeter dimension; 2 ”

max. cross section dimension)


Grab Bars (609)


Communication Elements & Features (Chapter 7)

• Fire Alarm Systems

• Signs

• Telephones

• Detectable Warnings

• Assistive Listening Systems

• ATMs & Fare Machines

• Two-Way Communication Systems

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Special Rooms, Spaces & Elements (Chapter 8)

• Assembly areas

• Dressing, fitting, and locker rooms

• Kitchens and kitchenettes

• Medical care and long-term care

• Transient lodging

• Prison cells

• Courtrooms

• Dwelling units

• Transportation facilities

• Storage


Assembly Areas (221)

Wheelchair Spaces

lower scoping for

assembly areas with

more than 500 seats:

• 501 – 5,000 seats: 1 space/ every 150 seats

(instead of 1%)

• > 5,000: 0.5% scoping



Dispersion of wheelchair

spaces to provide

• choices of seating

locations and viewing angles

• substantially equal to, or better than,

• the choices of all other spectators

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Exceptions for areas with 300 or fewer seats if:

• horizontal – spaces & companion seats located in the 2nd or 3rd quartile of row

• vertical – if viewing angles = or better than the average viewing angles in the assembly area


Wheelchair Spaces (802)

• Lines of Sight

• Seated Spectators

– Over heads

– Between heads

• Standing Spectators

– Over heads

– Between heads



Other Changes:

• Companion seat

for each space

(can be movable)

• Designated aisle seats - 5% of aisle seats

• Lawn seating - accessible route

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Transient Lodging Guest Rooms (224)

Scoping - Three Types:

• with 32 inch clear doors

(100%)

• with Mobility Features

(5-2%) – rolling shower

• with Communication Features

(8-3%)

Dispersion – types, number of beds, other

amenities, limited overlap


Built-In Elements (Chapter 9)

• Dining & Work

Surfaces

• Benches

• Check-Out Aisles &

Service Counters


Dining & Work Surfaces (226)

Access to at least 5%, not fewer than 1

[no change from UFAS and original ADAAG]

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Sales & Service (227 and 904.4)

227 Scoping

• Counters – 1 of each type

• Cash register not factor

904.4 Technical

• Accessible part same depth

• Parallel or forward approach

• No alternatives

• Exception for alterations

• Security glazing – voice communication


Recreation Facilities -Chapter 10


Recreation Facilities

• Amusement Rides – not circus or carnival – Transfer device, wheelchair space or seating on ride

• Boating facilities, Piers, docks, ramps

• Sports Facilities- Each area and 1 machine

• Fishing piers and platforms – lowered rails, guards

• Golf and miniature golf- accessible route

• Play areas – Age separation for safety; Elevated and ground level components; surface impact attenuation

• Swimming pools, multiple points of entry, zero entry, etc.

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2011 National ADA Symposium !

• May 8 - 11, 2011 * Las Vegas, Nevada

• Paris/Bally's Hotel

www.adasymposium.org to find out more and register.

The latest information on new regulations, accessibility standards.Presenters from the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, the EEOC, U.S. Access Board, and the International Code Council.

Specific 3 day programs for:

Architects/BuildersADA CoordinatorsBuilding Code OfficialsDisability Advocates, Service Providers, Individuals with DisabilitiesHuman Resource ProfessionalsState and Local Government Officials


Questions?

DBTAC Great Plains ADA Center1-800-949-4232 http:www.adaproject.org

Rich Sternadori

Great Plains Nebraska ADA Coordinator

(712) 274 - 5940

[email protected]

http://www.adasymposium.org/

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