2010 standards for accessible design – part ii chapters 6-9

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2010 Standards for Accessible Design – Part II

Chapters 6-9

Presented by Ray PettyGreat Plains ADA Center

Wichita, Kansas May 24, 2012

Great Plains ADA Center

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


Drinking Fountains (211)

Where provided on an exterior site or floor,• 2 required: wheelchair accessible &

standing access• alternative: single unit with dual access (e.g., “hi-lo” units)• multiple installations: 50% of each type


Drinking Fountains (602)

• forward approach - all wheelchair units• revised specs for spout location &

water flow• clear floor space to be “centered” • height for standard units: 38”- 43”


Toilet & Bathing Facilities (213)

• Scoping for rooms & elements (e.g., toilets, lavs, mirrors)

• toilet rooms clustered at 1 location: 50% scoping• unisex toilet rooms• Urinals - access where more than 1 provided


Toilet Rooms & Water Closets (603 & 604)

• Range for toilet centerline • lavatory cannot overlap

toilet clearance (except in dwelling units)


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



Turning space (which door can swing into) and door clearances further define room size


Water Closets (604)

Other changes/ clarifications:

• objects permitted to overlap clearance (grab bars, dispensers, etc.)

• flush controls (standard reach range)• toilet paper dispenser location


Water Closets (604)

revised location for toilet paper dispenser


Water Closets (604)

grab bars clearances (609.3) further determine location of non-recessed dispensers


Water Closets (604)

large dispensers can

conflict with grab bar

clearance


Water Closets (604)

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Adaptable Toilet & Bathing Rooms

More detail about adaptable features (specific exceptions in Chapter 6):

• Door swing / fixture clearance (if swing can be reversed)

• Toilet seat height• Grab bars (toilets, tubs, showers)• Lavatories (knee & toe clearances, height)


Toilet Compartments (604)

• compartments with > 1 fixture to meet room requirements

• doors – self-closing; door pulls on both sides

• removed alternate stall designs (technical infeasibility)


Wheelchair Compartments (604)

Standard Stall 60” min. wide

depth: • 56” min. (wall hung toilet)• 59” min. (floor-mounted

or children’s toilet)


Ambulatory Accessible Stalls (604)

depth specified (60” min.)width: 35”- 37” (instead of 36” absolute)


Urinals (605)

minimum depth specified


Lavatories & Sinks (606)

• apron clearance (29” min.) removed

• parallel approach - kitchen sinks in spaces without cook tops/ conventional ranges

• removable cabinetry - sinks & lavs in dwelling units (if certain conditions met)


Bathtubs & Shower Compartments (607& 608)

• hand-held shower spray (on/off control)• water temperature (120 degrees max.)• grab bars – can be adaptable in private

bathrooms & dwelling units bathrooms


Bathtubs (607)

additional 12” clearance beyond permanent seat


Shower Compartments (608)

Alternate design permitted in any facility


Shower Compartments (608)

Allowed: • 1/2” max. beveled threshold in roll-in

showers• a higher curb (2” max.) - transfer

showers in existing facilities (where floor slab affected)


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)


Grab Bars (609)

12” min. clearance above1 ½” min. below


Seats (610)

More detail on: • Size• Shape• location in showers• removable tub seats


Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers (214)

At least:• 1 accessible where 3

or fewer provided• 2 accessible where

more than 3 provided


Washing Machines & Clothes Dryers (611)

• clear floor space (parallel approach)• operable parts • door height • front-loading, top-loading


Saunas & Steam Rooms (612)

from supplement on recreation facilities

• bench• turning space


Communication Elements & Features (Chapter 7)

• Fire Alarm Systems• Signs • Telephones• Detectable Warnings• Assistive Listening Systems• ATMs & Fare Machines• Two-Way Communication Systems


Fire Alarm Systems (215)

• public and common use areas• employee work areas (wiring)• transient lodging• residential facilities • alterations: compliance required where

system upgraded or replaced or a new one is installed


Fire Alarm Systems (702)

NFPA 72 (1999 or 2002)

guidelines require110 dB max.


Visual Alarms (702)

NFPA 72 covers:• flash rate & pulse duration• location - wall & ceiling• minimum intensity (based on coverage area)• larger coverage thru fewer

appliances• many spaces (other than corridors)

can be covered by 1 appliance• synchronization of multiple

appliances


Signs (216)

Scoping clarified:• tactile/ visual – labels for permanent

rooms & spaces, exit doors• visual – directional or informational

signs • exempt: temporary signs, building

menus, directories, addresses, company names and logos


Signs (216)

Specific provisions for:• means of egress• parking• entrances• elevators• toilet and bathing rooms• TTYs• assistive listening systems• check-out aisles• amusement rides


Raised Characters (703)

• sans serif • character proportion, height, spacing• line spacing• height (48” – 60”)• placement at doors


Braille (703)

• dimensions specified (e.g., dot height, base diameter)

• limited use of uppercase notation • location below raised letters (3/8” min.

separation)


Tactile Signs (703)


Visual Characters (703)

• “conventional form”• character proportion, height, & spacing• location (40” min. height)• stroke thickness • line spacing • finish & contrast (visual signs with raised characters & Braille

subject only to finish & contrast specs of 703)


Telephones (704)

• Volume controls on all public phones

• volume control – to 20 dB (12 dB intermediate step)• automatic reset

TTYs – 34” min. height keyboard (in use) except where seats provided


Telephones – TTYs (217)

Scoping based on pay phones provided:• banks – where 4 or more provided (exception

for banks within 200 ft.)• floors and buildings: - where 1 provided (public building) - where 4 or more provided (private bldg.)• exterior sites – where 4 or more provided


Detectable Warnings

Where required:• Transit platforms (8.10.5)• Curb ramps at transit facilities (DOT rule) –

bottom 2’

Public streets & sidewalks – recommend use of draft PROW guidelines


Detectable Warnings (705)

greater range of designs & products allowed

• dome diameter (range) • spacing (range) • removed: resiliency/ sound-on-cane contact• color contrast doesn’t have to be

integral


Assistive Listening Systems (219 & 706)

Required where:• audible communication = integral to use of

the space and • audio amplification provided • courtrooms

Not triggered by fixed seating or occupant load


ATMs & Fare Machines (220 & 707)

Access to 1 of each type at each location

• speech output• privacy • input controls• display screen• Braille instructions

(for speech mode)


Two-Way Communication Systems (230 & 708)

• applies where provided • audible and visual signals• handsets (cord length)• systems serving dwelling units


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


Performing Areas


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



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


Wheelchair Spaces (802)

Circulation paths cannot

overlap wheelchair

spaces



Other Changes:

• Companion seat for each space (can be movable)• Designated aisle seats - 5% of aisle seats • Lawn seating - accessible route


Companion Seats and Designated Aisle Seats (802)

Companion Seats– Alignment– Type

Designated Aisle Seats– Armrest– Identification

1:48


Dressing, Fitting, & Locker Rooms (222)

Access to at least 5% of each type of use in each cluster

(no change from original ADAAG)


Dressing … & Locker Rooms (803)

• Door swing into turning space (if wheelchair space beyond swing)

• A bench complying with 903 is required


Kitchens, Kitchenettes, & Sinks (212)

• New provision – applies where provided

• Covers sinks (5% or at least 1)• Mop & service

sinks exempted


Kitchens and Kitchenettes (804)

• Clearances (U-shaped, Pass through)• EX: No cooktop or conventional range



• Work surface (residential) - 30 inch wide min- Knee and toe space

EX: Cabinetry under work surface

- 34 inch height max EX: adjustable (29 to 36 inches)



• Sinks (forward approach specified, but exceptions provided in 606)

• Storage (50% of shelf space)

• Appliances (clear floor spaces, operable parts, dishwashers, ranges, cooktops, ovens, refrigerator/freezer


Medical Care and Long-Term Care (223)

Patient Sleeping Room Scoping Period of Stay exceeds 24 hours• Hospital, Rehab, Psychiatric, Detox Facilities• Not specializing in treating conditions that affect

mobility10 percent with Mobility FeaturesSpecializing in treating conditions that affect mobility100 percent with Mobility FeaturesLong-Term Care 50 percent with Mobility Features


Medical Care and Long-Term (805)

Sleeping rooms• Turning space• Clear floor space (36” x 48”) both sides of bedsToilet and Bathing

rooms (223.1 EX)


Transient Lodging Guest Rooms (224)

Scoping - Three Types:• with 32 inch clear doors (100%)• with Mobility Features (5-2%) – roll-in shower• with Communication Features (8-3%)

Dispersion – types, number of beds, other amenities, limited overlap


Transient Lodging Guest Rooms with Comm. Features (806.3)

• Alarms per NFPA 72• Notification Devices

- incoming phone calls- door knock or bell- outlet within 48” of telephone- telephones with volume control- not part of alarm system


Storage (225)

• 1 of each type• Lockers (5%)• Self-service

shelving• Self-service

storage spaces: 5% (up to 200)2% (over 200)


Holding and Housing Cells Judicial (231)

Detention/Correctional (232)

• Judicial Facility• Central Holding• Court-Floor Holding

• Detention/Correctional• General Holding/Housing

– - Mobility 2%– - Comms. 2%

• Special and Medical

• Visiting Areas Alterations


Holding and Housing Cells (807)

• Mobility Features• - turning space• - benches • - beds • - toilet and bathing

• Communication Features• - alarms• - telephones


Courtrooms Judicial Facilities (231.2)

Scoping• Each court room

Technical (808)• turning space• clear floor spaces• counters/tables


Residential Facilities (233)

Covers public housing (ADA, ABA)In general, private housing not covered

by ADA (may be covered by Fair Housing)



Recognize Rehabilitation Act (section 504) regsissued by Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

HUD’s 504 Regulations:• at least 5% of units accessible (in multi-family

projects of 5 or more units) • at least 2% - accessible communication features • consistent with guidelines but also cover how

scoping applies to housing “projects”



Other housing (not covered by HUD regs):

• 5% wheelchair accessible• 2% communication access features



exceptions for:• facilities with 15 or fewer units (scoping can be applied to number of

units constructed under a single contract even if on different sites)

• units for sale (subject to DOJ’s ADA regulations or

HUD’s section 504 regulations)


Transportation Facilities (218)

Scoping (each)• Rail stations• Bus shelters• Other

– public address systems

– clocks


Transportation Facilities (810)

Bus Boarding Area• Surface• Dimensions • Connection• SlopeSheltersBus Signs


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]


Sales & Service (227 and 904.4)

227 Scoping• Counters – 1 of each type• Cash register not factor904.4 Technical• Accessible part same depth• Parallel or forward approach• No alternatives• Exception for alterations • Security glazing – voice communication


Work Surface (902) Service Counter (904)

34” max

36” max

36” max

34” max


Changing Benches (903)

clear floor space (parallel-short axis

Size: (42” min. long, 20” – 24” deep)



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