California Accessibility Reference Manual - Codes and Checklist, 5E

CARM - California Accessibility Reference Manual Code & Checklist

An Illustrated Guide to Title 24 and the ADA Requirements for Accessible Design and Construction

2014 - 5th Edition / Fully Revised & Expanded / Illustrated

This 5TH EDITION is fully revised & totally expanded with NEW illustrations based on the NEW California Building Code effective 2014. The California Accessibility Reference Manual (CARM) is a quick and easy-to-understand reference guide that presents, delineates and illustrates the requirements of accessibility found in the most current up-to-date publication of the California Building Code (CBC, 2013) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 2010).

Through its clear, user-friendly format, language and illustrations, the CARM clarifies and explains the accessibility building requirements in a concise, straightforward, easy-to-comprehend and easy-to-follow way that will allow you to apply the federal and California requirements of accessibility to your work.

• NEW! Key Concepts sections that give an instant overview of the topics covered in each section.
• NEW! Highlights sections that present the information in an easy-to-understand, checklist format.
• NEW! Checklist sections, that present every requirement of the CBC T24 and ADA in an easy-to-follow checklist format, designed to ensure you meet ALL requirements of the CBC and ADA. Includes code exceptions and citations.
• NEW! Applicable Sectional Terminology Boxes that place the relevant definitions from the code into each section
• NEW! More than 1,000 New and Updated Illustrations!
• NEW! Dozens of detailed tables!
• NEW! ADA Advisory text.

Contents: (from earlier version)

Using this Reference Manual, iii

Alphabetical Index of Sections, xv

General Terminology & Definitions, xvii

1. Accessibility In New Buildings, 1
Key Concepts, 1
Accessibility Highlights, 2
Checklist, 3
General Requirements, 3
Design, 3
Maintenance Of Accessible Features, 3
Temporary Structures, 3
Temporary Restrictions, 4
Commercial Facilities Located In Private Residences, 4

2. Building Accessibility, 5
Key Concepts, 5
Accessibility Highlights, 6
Checklist, 7
General Requirements, 7
Distance To Elevators, 7

3. Access To Employee Areas, 8
Key Concepts, 8
Accessibility Highlights, 9
Checklist, 10
Work Stations 10
Floors And Levels, 11

4. Accessibility For Existing Buildings And Facilities (Alterations & Repairs), 12
Key Concepts, 12
Accessibility Highlights, 13
Checklist, 14
General Requirements, 14
General Accessibility For Entrances, Exits And Paths Of Travel, 17

5. Access To Public Buildings, 18
Key Concepts, 18
Accessibility Highlights, 19
Application For IEEA Form, 22
Checklist, 23
Compliance Procedures / Projects Requiring DSA Certification, 23
General, 23
Application Process, 23
Filing Fees, 23
Cancelling An Application - Filing Fee Returns, 24
Project Cost - Defined, 24
Actual Project Cost - Defined, 24
Revision Of Plans And Specifications, 24
Billing For Further Fees, 24
Refunds, 25
Review Of Plans And Specifications, 25
Written Approval, 25
Approval Obtained, 25
Approval Denied, 25
Unauthorized Deviations 25
Notifications, 25
Access Compliance Products, 25
Product Approvals, 25
Processing Independent Entity Evaluation Approvals (IEEA), 25
IEEA Application Procedure, 26
Accounting Of IEEA, 26
Contacts For Questions, 26
Division Of The State Architect, Access Compliance, Acceptance Of Product, 26
Product Submittal, 26
Division Of The State Architect Access Compliance, 26
Products Evaluated By Recognized State And City Agencies, 26
Products Evaluated By A Recognized Evaluation Agency, 26
Development Of DSA Acceptance Criteria, 26
Marking, 26

6. Historic Preservation, 27
Key Concepts, 27
Accessibility Highlights, 28
Checklist, 31
General Requirements, 31
Alternative Accessibility Provisions, 31
Purpose, 31
Intent, 31
Scope, 31
General Application, 31
Basic Provisions, 31
Regular Code, 31
Alternative Provisions 31
Alternative Minimum Standards, 31
Entry, 31
Doors, 32
Power Assisted-Doors, 32
Toilet Rooms, 32
Exterior And Interior Ramps And Lifts, 32
Equivalent Facilitation, 32
ADA Standards, 33
Applicability, 33
Definition, 33
Procedures, 33
ADA Application, 33
Historic Preservations, 34
Minimum Requirements, 34

7A. Group A Occupancies: Assistive Listening Systems, 35
Key Concepts, 35
Accessibility Highlights, 36
Checklist, 37
Assistive-Listening Systems In Assembly Areas, 37

7B. Group A Occupancies: Auditoriums, Assembly Halls, Theaters, And Related Facilities, 38
Key Concepts, 38
Accessibility Highlights, 39
Checklist, 41
General Requirements, 41
Accessibility To Key Facilities, 41
Variety Of Locations, 41
Wheelchair Spaces, 41
Placement Of Wheelchair Locations, 42
Size Of Wheelchair Location, 42
Table: Size Of Wheelchair And Seating Locations, 43
Seating For Semi-Ambulant Individuals, 43
Life Safety Requirements, 43
Access To Performing Areas, 44
Stages, Enclosed And Unenclosed Platforms And Orchestra Pits, 44
Ticket Booths, 44
Miscellaneous, 44

7C. Group A Occupancies: Stadiums, Gymnasiums And Sports-Related Facilities, 45
Key Concepts, 45
Accessibility Highlights, 46
Checklist, 47
General Requirements, 47
Participation Areas, 47
Sanitary And Locker Facilities, 48

7D. Group A Occupancies: Restaurants And Similar Dining Establishments, Banquet Facilities, Bars And Taverns, And Related Facilities, 49
Key Concepts, 49
Accessibility Highlights, 50
Checklist, 51
General Requirements, 51
Raised Or Sunken Areas, 51
Restrooms, 51
Seating, 52
Table: Basic Dimensions For Counters, 52
Food Service Aisles, 53
Food Preparation Areas, 53
Tableware And Condiment Areas, 53
Vending Machines & Other Equipment, 53

7E. Group A Occupancies: Religious Facilities, 54
Key Concepts, 54
Accessibility Highlights, 55
Checklist, 56
Sanctuary, 56
Assembly Areas, 56
Classrooms And Offices, 56
Sanitary Facilities, 56

8. Group B Occupancies: Offices And Public Services, 57
Key Concepts, 57
Accessibility Highlights, 58
Checklist, 60
General Requirements, 60
Assembly Areas In Group B Occupancies, 60
Office Buildings, Personal & Public Service Facilities, 60
Business And Professional Offices, 61
Personal And Public Service Facilities, 62
Public Utility Facilities, 62
Police Dept, Law Enforcement, Fire Department Facilities And Courtrooms, 63
Miscellaneous General Standards, 64
Storage Areas, 64

9A. Group E Occupancies: Educational Facilities, 65
Key Concepts, 65
Accessibility Highlights, 66
Checklist, 67
Laboratory Rooms, 67
Teaching Facility Cubicles, Study Carrels, Etc, 67
Reading And Study Areas, 68
Checkout Counter, 68
Book Shelving, 68
Card Catalog, 68
Open Book Stacks, 68

9B. Group F Occupancies: Factories & Industrial Facilities, 69
Key Concepts, 69
Accessibility Highlights, 70
Checklist, 71
General Requirements, 71
Factories, 72
Warehouses, 73

10. Group H Occupancies: Hazardous Occupancies, 74
Key Concepts, 74
Accessibility Highlights Checklist, 75
General Requirements, 76
Accessible Sanitation Facilities, 76
Accessible Routes, 76
Accessible Floors And Levels, 76
Employee Work Areas, 76

11. Group I Occupancies: Patient Care Facilities, 77
Key Concepts, 77
Accessibility Highlights, 78
Checklist, 80
General Requirements, 80
Entrance & Parking, 80
Diagnostic, Treatment, Waiting Areas, Offices, Suites, And Sanitary Facilities, 81
Patient Bedrooms And Toilet Rooms, 81
Patient Bedroom Areas, 83
Alterations To Patient Bedrooms, 83

12. Group M Occupancies: Retail Facilities, 84
Key Concepts, 84
Accessibility Highlights, 85
Checklist, 87
General Requirements, 87
Work Areas, 87
Check Stands, 87
Table 11B-2: Accessible Checkstands, 87
Examples Of Checkout, 88
Point-Of-Sale Machines, 88
Turnstiles, 88
Theft-Prevention Barriers, 89
Circulation, 90
Storage Areas, 90
Fitting And Dressing Rooms, 91

13. Outdoor Occupancies, 93
Key Concepts, 93
Accessibility Highlights, 94
Checklist, 95
Campsites, 95
Beaches, Picnic Areas, 95
Sanitary Facilities, 95
Parking Lots, 95
Trails, Paths, 96
Nature Trails, 96
Highway Rest Areas, 96
Permanent Facilities, 96

14. Group R Occupancies: Lodging And Dormitories, 97
Key Concepts, 97
Accessibility Highlights, 98
Checklist, 101
General Requirements, 101
Guest Rooms And Suites, 101
Available Range Of Accommodations, 102
Access To Beds, 102
Lift Device Clearances, 102
Dormitory Rooms, 102
Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units, 102
Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas, 103
Recreational Facilities, 103
Kitchens, Kitchenettes Or Wet Bar Facilities, 103
Toilet Facilities, 103
Visual Alarms, Notification Devices And Telephones For Persons With Hearing Impairment, 103
Bathing And Shower Facilities, 104
Bathroom Doors, 104
Bathroom Floor Space, 104
Tubs And Showers, 104
Water Closets, 104
Lavatory And Mirrors, 104
Mirrors, 105
Controls And Dispensers, 105
Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units, 106
Accessible Assigned Parking, 106
Accessible Visitor Parking, 106
Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas, 106
Participation Areas, 107
Swimming Pools, 107
Door Signal Devices, 108
Doors & Openings, 108
Spaces, 108
Accessible Route, 108

15. Adaptable Dwelling Units, l09
Key Concepts, 109
Accessibility Highlights, 110
Checklist, 113
Kitchens In Dwelling Units, 113
Kitchen Sinks, 113
Countertops, 114
Lower Shelving, 114
Laundry Rooms, 115
Electrical Outlets, 115
Bathroom, 115
Bathroom Entrance Doorway, 115
Bathroom Maneuvering Space, 115
Water Closets, 116
Grab Bar Reinforcement, 116
Toilet (Water Closet), 116
Back Wall Installations, 116
Side Wall Installation,117
Shower Stalls, 117
Bathtubs, 117
Lavatories And Mirrors, 119

16. Accessible Routes: Bldgs. W/O Elevator, 120
Key Concepts, 120
Accessibility Highlights, 121
Checklist, 123
General Requirements, 123
Single Building With Common (Lobby) Entrance, 123
All Other Sites, Including Single Building With Multiple Entrances, 123
Provisions To Test Nos. 1 And 2, 124
Test No.1-Individual Building Test, 124
Test No.2 - Site Analysis Test, 125
Test No.3 - Unusual Characteristics Test, 125
Additional Requirements (CA T241150A.2), 125

17. Accessible Exterior Route Of Travel, 126
Key Concepts, 126
Accessibility Highlights, 127
Checklist, 128
General Requirements, 128
Design And Construction, 128
Signs, 129
Accessible Route Of Travel, 129

18. Parking, 130
Key Concepts, 130
Accessibility Highlights, 131
Checklist, 133
Parking Stall Signage Requirements, 133
Medical Care Outpatient Facilities, 133
Table llB-6: Spaces Required, 134
Single Parking Stalls, 134
Double Parking Stalls, 135
Double Diagonal Parking Space Design, 136
Van Parking Space Design, 136
Parking Structures, 136

19. Passenger Drop-Off And Loading Zones, 137
Key Concepts, 137
Accessibility Highlights, 138
Checklist, 139
Location, 139
Passenger Loading Zones, 139
Valet Parking, 139
Accessibility Signs, 140
Color Of Symbol, 140
Finish And Contrast, 140
Proportions, 140
Character Size, 140
Vertical Clearance, 140

20. Ramps, 141
Key Concepts, 141
Accessibility Highlights, 142
Checklist, 144
General Requirements, 144
Width, 144
Slope, 145
Landings - Location, 145
Size Of Top And Bottom Landings, 145
Landing Width, 145
Change Of Direction, 145
Other Intermediate Landings, 145
Encroachment Of Doors, 146
Strike Edge, 146
Hazards, 146
Handrails, 146
Wheel Guides, 147
Guards, 147
Outdoor Ramps, 147

21. Guardrails, 148
Key Concepts, 148
Accessibility Highlights, 149
Checklist, 150
Where Required, 150
Height, 150
Openings, 150
Assembly Guards, 151
Cross Aisles, 151
Sightline - Constrained Guard Heights, 151
Guards At The End Of Aisles, 151

22. Curb Ramps, 152
Key Concepts, 152
Accessibility Highlights, 153
General Requirements, 155
Width, 155
Slope, 155
Level Landing, 155
Finish, 155
Border, 156
Obstructions, 156
Detectable Warnings, 156
Diagonal Curb Ramps, 156

23. Pedestrian Grade Separations, 158
Key Concepts, 158
Accessibility Highlights, 159
Checklist, 160
General Requirements, 160

24. Walks And Sidewalks, 161
Key Concepts, 161
Accessibility Highlights, 162
Checklist, 163
Gratings, 163
Changes In Level, 164
Level Areas And Door Clearances, 165

25. Hazards, 166
Key Concepts, 166
Accessibility Highlights, 167
Checklist, 169
Warning Curbs, 169
Overhanging Obstructions, 169
Protruding Objects, 169
Head Room, 169
Free-Standing Signs, 170
Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms, 170
Detectable Directional Texture At Transit Boarding Platforms, 171
Detectable Directional Texture At Hazardous Vehicular Areas, 171
Detectable Warnings At Reflecting Pools, 171

26. Stairways, 172
Key Concepts, 172
Accessibility Highlights, 173
Checklist, 175
General Requirements, 175
Stairway Width, 175
Required Handrails, 175
Handrail Configuration, 176
Handgrips, 177
Stair Treads, Risers And Nosing, 178
Striping For The Visually Impaired, 179
Stair Level Identification Sign, 180

27. Entrances & Exits, 183
Key Concepts, 183
Accessibility Highlights, 184
Checklist, 185
General Requirements, 185
Entrances & Signs, 186
Temporary Restrictions, 186
Recessed Doormats, 186
Gates, 186
Service Entrances, 186
Automatic Doors, 187

28. Egress And Areas For Evacuation, 188
Key Concepts, 188
Accessibility Highlights, 189
Checklist, 191
General Requirements, 191
Location And Construction, 191
Adjacent Stairway Width, 192
Two-Way Communication, 192
Identification, 193
Area For Evacuation Assistance, High-Rise Alternative, 193
Alarms / Emergency Warning Systems, 193

29. Doors & Doorways, 194
Key Concepts, 194
Accessibility Highlights, 195
Checklist, 197
Entrances, 198
Doors, 198
Type Of Lock And Latch, 198
Width And Height, 198
Hinged Doors, 198
Pairs Of Doors, 198
Automatic And Power Assisted Doors, 198
Revolving Door, 199
Turnstiles, Rails And Pedestrian Controls, 199
Recessed Doors, 200
Consecutive Doors / Doors In A Series, 200
Doors Located In A Recess Or Alcove, 200
Gates, 200
Service Entrances, 200
Recessed Doormats, 200
Temporary Restrictions, 200
Clear Space At Doors / Landings / Clearance, 201
Force To Open Door, 201
Door Closer, 203
Surface, 203

30. Door Hardware, 204
Accessibility Highlights, 204
Checklist, 205
General Requirements, 205

31. Thresholds At Doorways, 206
Accessibility Highlights, 206
Checklist, 207
General Requirements, 207
Doormats, 207
Carpets, 207

32. Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs, 208
Key Concepts, 208
Accessibility Highlights, 209
Checklist, 210
General Requirements, 210
Wheelchair Passage Width, 210
Size And Approach, 210
Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces, 210
Forward Approach, 210
Side Approach, 211

33. Floors, Levels And Ground Surfaces, 213
Key Concepts, 213
Accessibility Highlights, 214
Checklist, 215
General Requirements, 215
Ground And Floor Surfaces, 215
Changes In Level, 216
Carpets, 216
Grating, 216

34. Interior Travel Routes - Aisles, Alcoves & Corridors, 217
Accessibility Highlights, 217
Checklist, 218
Interior Requirements Aisles, 218
Width, 218
Circulation Around Obstacles, 219
Alcoves- Forward Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces), 220
Alcoves- Side Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces), 222

35. Corridors, Hallways & Exterior Exit Balconies, 223
Key Concepts, 223
Accessibility Highlights, 224
Checklist, 225
Corridor And Hallway Widths, 225
Corridors And Hallways Over 200 Feet, 225
Circulation Around Obstacles, 226

36. Water Fountains, Drinking, 228
Key Concepts, 228
Accessibility Highlights, 229
Checklist, 230
Where Only One Drinking Fountain Area Is Provided, 230
Where More Than One Drinking Fountain Is Provided, 230
Clearances, 231
Cantilevered Drinking Fountains, 231
Knee Clearance, 231
Toe Clearance, 231
Clear Floor Space, 232
Alcoves, 232
Bubbler, 233
The Spout, 233

37. Space Allowances, 234
Accessibility Highlights, 234
Checklist, 235
General Requirements, 235
Wheelchair Passage Width, 235
Circulation Around Obstacles, 235
Size And Approach, 235
Wheelchair Turning Space, 236
Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs: Size And Approach, 236
Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearance To Wheelchair Spaces, 237
Forward Reach, 238
Without Obstruction, 238
With Obstruction, 238
Side Reach, 238
Without Obstruction, 238
Over Obstruction, 238

38. Reach Ranges, 239
Checklist, 239
Forward Reach, 239
Side Reach, 239

39. Alarms, 240
Key Concepts, 240
Accessibility Highlights, 241
Checklist, 243
Alarms/Emergency Warning Systems/Accessibility, 243
Audible Alarms, 243
Visual Alarms, 244
Employee Work Areas, 245
Groups l-1 And R-l, 245
Spacing In Rooms, 245
Spacing In Corridors, 246
ADA Requirements For Spacing In Rooms And Corridors, 246
Manual Alarm, 246
Auxiliary Alarms, 246

40. Elevators, Control Panels, Visual & Audible Signals, 247
Key Concepts, 247
Accessibility Highlights, 248
Checklist, 251
General Requirements, 251
Entrance Signs, 251
Door Operation, 251
Door Size, 252
Car Interior, 252
Car Call, 253
Door Protective And Opening Device, 253
Hall Call, 253
Operations And Leveling, 253
Handrails, 254
Elevator Car Control Panel, 254
Minimum Illumination, 255
Car Position Indicator And Signal, 255
Hall Call Buttons, 255
Hall Lantern, 256
Doorjamb Marking, 257
Plan Review And Approval, 257

41. Special Access (Wheelchair) Lifts, 258
Key Concepts, 258
Accessibility Highlights, 259
Checklist, 262
General Requirements, 262
Landing Size, 262
Relationship To The Path Of Travel, 262
When Provided As A Means Of Egress, 263
Pits, 264
Car Enclosure, 264
Car Doors And Gates, 264
Light In Car, 265
Buffers And Buffer Supports, 265
Emergency Stop Switch, 265
Emergency Devices, 265
Capacity, 265
Speed, 266
Rise, 266
Capacity Plate, 266
Inclined Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts, 267
Controls And Operating Mechanisms, 267

42. Public Telephones, 268
Key Concepts, 268
Accessibility Highlights, 269
Checklist, 271
General Requirements, 271
Accessible Route, 272
Equipment For The Hearing Impaired, 273
Enclosures, 273
Head Room, 274
Text Telephones, 275

43. Sanitary Facilities, 276
Key Concepts, 276
Accessibility Highlights, 277
Checklist, 279
Separate And Unisex Toilet Facilities, 279
Clear Doorway Openings, 279
Identification Symbols For Sanitary Facilities - Door Signage, 280
General, 280
Men's Sanitary Facility, 280
Woman's Sanitary Facilities, 281
Unisex Sanitary Facilities, 282
Signs And Identification, Mounting Location And Height: Permanent Wall Sign, 282
Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol For Signs, 282
Character Type, 282
Character Size & Placement, 282
Pictorial Symbol Signs (Pictograms), 282
Braille, 282
Plan Review And Inspection, 282

44. Urinal Facilities, 283
Key Concepts, 283
Accessibility Highlights, 284
Checklist, 285
Clear Floor Space, 285
Basic Configuration And Location, 285
Alcove Urinals, 286
Accessible Route, 286
Flush Controls, 287
Walls And Floor Surfaces, 287

45. Lavatory, 288
Key Concepts, 288
Accessibility Highlights, 289
Checklist, 290
General Requirements, 290
Clear Floor Space, 290
Mounting Location, 290
Toe Clearance, 290
Knee Clearance, 291
Hotwater And Drainpipes, 291
Faucet Controls, 291

46. Lavatories/Lavatory Fixtures & Accessories, 292
Key Concepts, 292
Accessibility Highlights, 293
Checklist, 294
General Requirements), 294
Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls, 294
Mirrors, 295
Medicine Cabinets, 295
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 296
Faucet Controls, 295

47. Toilet Facilities, 296
Key Concepts, 296
Accessibility Highlights, 297
Checklist, 298
Grab Bar Dimensions, 298
Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 298
Side Wall, 298
Rear Wall, 298
Grab Bar Dynamics, 298
Structural Strength, 299
Grab Bar - Surface, 299
Turning Space Requirements, 299
Sanitary Accessories, 300
Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls, 300
Mirrors, 300
Medicine Cabinets, 301
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 301

48. Single Accommodation Toilet, 302
Key Concepts, 302
Accessibility Highlights, 303
Checklist, 305
General Requirements, 305
Water Closets, 305
Toilet Seats, 305
Flush Valves, 306
Grab Bars, 307
Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 307
Structural Strength, 307
Towel Sanitary, Napkins, Waste Receptacle, 308
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 308
Interior Surfaces, 308

49. Multiple Accommodation Toilet, 309
Key Concepts, 309
Accessibility Highlights, 310
Checklist, 312
Wheelchair Clearance, 312
Clear Floor, 313
Clear Floor Space With Inward-Swinging Doors, 313
Accessible Fixtures, 313
Compartments And Compartment Doors, 313
Automatic-Closing Device, 313
Door Opening Hardware, 314
Accessible Water-Closet Compartments, 314
Front-Side, Hinge-Side And Latch-Side Approach, 314
Front-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315
Front-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 315
Latch-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315
Latch-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 315
Hinge-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315
Hinge-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 316
Water Closet, 316
Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 317
Side Wall, 317
Rear Wall, 317
Grab Bar Dimensions, 317
Grab Bars - Structural Strength, 318
Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, 318
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 318
Interior Surfaces, 318
Ambulatory Accessible Stall, 319
General, 319
Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 319
Side Wall, 319
Rear Wall, 319
Grab Bar Dimensions, 319

50. Front Transfer Toilets, 322
Key Concepts, 322
Accessibility Highlights, 323
Checklist, 325
General Requirements, 325
Grab Bars, 325
Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 326
Structural Strength, 326
Compartment Doors, 327
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 327
Interior Surfaces 327

51. Side (Lateral) Transfer Toilets, 329
Key Concepts, 329
Accessibility Highlights, 330
Checklist, 332
General Requirements, 332
Grab Bars, 333
Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 333
Structural Strength, 333
Compartment Doors, 334
Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 334
Interior Surfaces, 334

52. Grab Bars 336
Key Concepts, 336
Accessibility Highlights, 337
Checklist, 338
Projection, 338
Diameter, 338
Structural Strength, 338
Surface, 339

53. Sinks, 340
Key Concepts, 340
Accessibility Highlights, 341
Checklist, 342
Clear Floor Space, 342
Depth And Height, 342
Knee Clearance, 342
Exposed Pipes And Surfaces, 343
Faucet Controls And Operating Mechanisms, 343

54. Kitchens, 344
Key Concepts, 344
Accessibility Highlights, 345
Checklist, 346
Clear Floor Space / Centerline / Clear Width, 346
Clear Floor Space, 346
Centerline, 346
Clear Width, 346
Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls, 346
Countertops, 347
Repositionable Countertops, 347
Lower Shelving, 348
Removable Base Cabinets, 348

55. Bathtubs, 349
Key Concepts, 349
Accessibility Highlights, 350
Checklist, 352
Bathing Facilities, 352
Clear Floor Space, 352
Seat In Tub, 352
Seat At Head Of Tub, 352
Seat, 353
Grab Bar And Shower Seat Structural Strength, 353
Grab Bars / Basic Dimensions, 353
Grab Bar Location With Seat In Tub, 354
Grab Bars Location With Seat At Head Of Tub, 354
Wall Reinforcement For Grab Bars, 354
Controls, 355
Shower Spray Unit, 355
Bathtub Enclosures, 355
Door And Panels, 355
Glazing For Shower And Bathtub Enclosures, 355
Plastics, 355

56. Showers, 357
Key Concepts, 357
Accessibility Highlights, 358
Checklist, 359
General Requirements, 360
Option 1: Roll-In Shower, 60" Min. Width x 30" Min. Depth, 360
Clear Floor Space, 360
Water Controls-Location, 360
Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 360
Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 360
Option 2: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60" Min. Width x 36" Min. Depth, 361
Clear Floor Space, 361
Water Controls-Location, 361
Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 361
Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 361
Option 3: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60" Min. Width x 36" Min. Depth, 361
Clear Floor Space, 361
Water Controls-Location, 361
Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 362
Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 362
Requirements That Apply To All 3 Shower Options, 362
Floor Slope, 362
Thresholds, 362
Water Controls, 362
Hand-Held Sprayer Unit, 363
Sprayer Unit Alternative, 363
Shower Seat, 363
Shower Seat Dimensions, 363
Grab Bars, 364
Grab Bars Dimensions, 364
Grab Bars Structural Strength, 364
Soap Dish, 365
Enclosures, 365
Doors And Panels, 365
Glazing And Plastics, 365

57. Storage, 368
Key Concepts, 368
Accessibility Highlights, 369
Checklist, 370
General Requirements, 370
Forward Reach, 371
Side Reach, 372
Hardware, 372

58. Controls & Operating Mechanisms, Vending Machines, 373
Key Concepts, 373
Accessibility Highlights, 374
Checklist, 375
General Requirements, 375
Alcove - Clear Floor Space, 376
Forward Reach, 377
Side Reach, 377

59. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) And Point-Of-Sale Machines, 378
Key Concepts, 378
Accessibility Highlights, 379
Checklist, 381
General Requirements, 381
Controls Or Operating Mechanisms, 381
One ATM, 382
Two ATMs, 384
Three Or More ATMs, 384
ATM Display, 385
ATM Equipment For Persons With Vision Impairments, 385

60. Fixed Or Built-In Seating, Tables And Counters, 386
Key Concepts, 386
Accessibility Highlights, 387
Checklist, 388
Seating Space Allowance, Clear Floor Space & Reach Ranges, 388
If High Forward Reach Is Over An Obstruction, 389
Side Reach, 390
If Side Reach Is Over An Obstruction, 390
Height Of Work Surfaces, 390
Sales And Service Counters, Teller Windows And Information Counters, 390

61. Signs And Identification, 391
Key Concepts, 391
Accessibility Highlights, 392
Checklist, 394
General Requirements, 394
Symbols Of Accessibility, 394
The Color Of Symbol, 394
Signs, 395
Identification Signs, 395
Directional And Informational Signs, 395
Accessibility Signs, 395
Entrance Signs, 395
Accessibility Information Posted, 395
Traffic Control Devices, 396
Symbols, 396
International TTY Symbol, 396
Volume Control Telephones Symbol, 396
Assistive Listening Systems, 396
Signs For Text Telephones, 396
Cleaner Air Symbol, 396
Finish And Contrast, 396
Proportions, 396
Character Height, 397
Braille 397
Mounting Location And Height, 397
Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol Signs, 398
Character Placement, 398
Plan Review Inspection, 398
Plan Review And Approval, 398

62. Cleaner Air Symbol, 402
Key Concepts, 402
Accessibility Highlights, 403
Checklist 404
General Requirements, 404
Removal Of Symbol, 404
Color And Size Of Symbol, 404
Conditions Of Use, 404

63. Means Of Egress Identification Sign, 405
Key Concepts, 405
Accessibility Highlights, 406
Checklist, 407
General Requirements, 408
Tactile Exit Signs, 408
Graphics, 408
Exit Sign Illumination, 408
Stairway Signs In Buildings With Two Or More Stories, 410
Sign age Detail Characteristics, 410
Placement Location, 411
Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol Signs, 411
Floor-Level Exit Signs, 411
Path Marking, 411
Delayed Egress Locks, 411
Required Accessibility, 411

64. Electrical Receptacles, Switches & Controls, 412
Accessibility Highlights, 412
Checklist, 413
Electrical Receptacles, 413
Switches, 413

65. Transportation Facilities, 415
Accessibility Highlights, 415
Checklist, 419
Bus Stop Pads And Shelters, 419
Bus Stop Pads, 420
Bus Stop Siting Alterations, 420
Fixed Facilities And Stations - New Construction, 421
Path Of Travel, 421
Entrances And Exits, 421
Signage, 421
Accessible Fare Collection Systems, 422
Hazards / Platforms, 422
Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms, 422
Warning Texture And Color Features, 422
Color Contrast, 422
Detectable Directional Texture At Boarding Platforms, 423
Horizontal Gaps, 423
Lighting, 424
Telephones, 424
Boarding Platforms, 424
Public Address Systems, 424
Clocks, 424
Elevators/Escalators, 424
Existing Facilities - Key Stations, 425
Existing Facilities - Alterations, 425
Airports - New Construction, 426
Path Of Travel, 426
Telephones, 426
Baggage Check-In/ Retrieval, 426
Public Address, 427
Clocks, 427
Security Systems, 427

66. Card Readers At Gasoline Fuel Dispensing Facilities, 428
Key Concepts, 428
Accessibility Highlights, 429
Checklist, 430
General Requirements, 430
Definitions, 430
Application, 430
Number Of Accessible Card-Reading Devices Required, 431
Required Features, 431
Protection Of Dispensers Mounted At Grade, 431

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