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ADA Accessibility Guidelines
ADA guidelines as of 2002
ADA Accessibility Guidelines
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
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13. RESIDENTIAL HOUSING [RESERVED]14. PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY [RESERVED]
1. PURPOSE.
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilitiesby individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These scopingand technical requirements are to be applied during the design, construction, and alteration of buildingsand facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA to the extent required by regulations issued byFederal agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation, under the ADA.The illustrations and text of ANSI A117.1-1980 are reproduced with permission from the AmericanNational Standards Institute.Paragraphs marked with an asterisk have related, nonmandatory material in the
. Inthe Appendix, the corresponding paragraph numbers are preceded by an A.
2. GENERAL.
2.1 Provisions for Adults and Children.
The specifications in these guidelines are based uponadult dimensions and anthropometrics. These guidelines also contain alternate specifications basedon children's dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water closets, toilet stalls,lavatories, sinks, and fixed or built-in seating and tables.
2.2* Equivalent Facilitation.
Departures from particular technical and scoping requirements of this guideline by the use of other designs and technologies are permitted where the alternative designsand technologies used will provide substantially equivalent or greater access to and usability of thefacility.
The publications listed in 2.3.2 are incorporated by reference in this document. TheDirector of the Federal Register has approved these materials for incorporation by reference inaccordance with 5U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 C.F.R. part 51. Copies of the referenced publications maybe inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW.,Suite 1000, Washington, DC; at the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability RightsSection, 1425 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC.
2.3.2 Referenced Publications.
The specific edition of the publications listed below are referenced inthis document. Where differences occur between this document and the referenced publications,this document applies.
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2.3.2.1 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards.
Copies of thereferenced publications may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (
).ASTM F 1292-99 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and AroundPlayground Equipment (see 15.6.7.2 Ground Surfaces, Use Zones).ASTM F 1487-98 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment forPublic Use (see 3.5 Definitions, Use Zone).ASTM F 1951-99 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under andAround Playground Equipment (see 15.6.7.1 Ground Surfaces, Accessibility).
2.3.2.2 International Code Council (ICC) Codes.
Copies of the referenced publications may beobtained from the International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 2204-3401 (
).International Building Code 2000 (see 15.3.3.2 Height).
3. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS.
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3.1 Graphic Conventions.
Graphic conventions are shown in
. Dimensions that are notmarked minimum or maximum are absolute, unless otherwise indicated in the text or captions.
3.2 Dimensional Tolerances.
All dimensions are subject to conventional building industry tolerancesfor field conditions.
3.3 Notes.
The text of these guidelines does not contain notes or footnotes. Additionalinformation, explanations, and advisory materials are located in the
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3.4 General Terminology.
comply with
. Meet one or more specifications of these guidelines.
if, if ... then
. Denotes a specification that applies only when the conditions described are present.
may
. Denotes an option or alternative.
shall.
Denotes a mandatory specification or requirement.
should
. Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.
3.5 Definitions.
Access Aisle.
An accessible pedestrian space between elements, such as parking spaces, seating, and desks, thatprovides clearances appropriate for use of the elements.
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