2009 Ansi 117.1
2009 Ansi 117.1
2009 Ansi 117.1
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FOREWORD
(The information contained in this foreword is not part of this American National
Standard (ANS) and has not been processed in accordance with ANSI's require-
ments for an ANS. As such, this foreword may contain material that has not been
subjected to public review or a consensus process. In addition, it does not contain
requirements necessary for conformance to the standard.)
Development
The 1961 edition of ANSI Standard A 117.1 presented the first criteria for accessibil-
ity to be approved as an American National Standard and was the result of
research conducted by the University of Illinois under a grant from the Easter Seal
Research Foundation. The National Easter Seal Society and the President's Com-
mittee on Employment of People with Disabilities became members of the Secre-
tariat, and the 1961 edition was reaffirmed in 1971.
In 1974, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development joined the
Secretariat and sponsored needed research, which resulted in the 1980 edition.
After further revision that included a special effort to remove application criteria
(scoping requirements), the 1986 edition was published and, when requested in
1987, the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) assumed the Secretariat.
Central to the intent of the change in the Secretariat was the development of a
standard that, when adopted as part of a building code, would be compatible with
the building code and its enforcement. The 1998 edition largely achieved that goal.
The 2009 edition of the standard is the latest example of the A 117.1 committee's
effort to continue developing a standard that is compatible with the building code.
(When CABO was consolidated into the International Code Council (ICC) in 1998,
the Secretariat duties were assumed by ICC.)
2009 Edition
New to the 2009 edition are coordinated criteria for the various types of dwelling
units that provide a step-down between the unit types; technical requirements for
Type C (ViSitable) Units; Variable Message Signs (Le., signs that change the infor-
mation they show such as gate information in train stations and airports); better
consistency of sign requirements regarding when raised characters and braille are
required; location of toilet paper dispenser (more design options, recessed fixtures
addressed, single point of measurement, etc.); a new chapter for a variety of types
of recreational facilities; an index and margin markings that will help users find
requirements and identify changes from the 2003 edition. In addition, the new stan-
dard continued to provide a level of coordination between the accessible provisions
of this standard and the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (FHAG) and the
newly released Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act
Accessibility Guidelines (ADA & ABA AG).
ANSI Approval
This Standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the Accred-
ited Standards Committee A 117 on Architectural Features and Site Design of Pub-
lic Buildings and Residential Structures for Persons with Disabilities. ANSI
approved the 2009 edition on October 20, 2010. Committee approval of the Stan-
dard does not necessarily imply that all Committee members voted for its approval.
Adoption
ICC A 117.1-2009 is available for adoption and use by jurisdictions internationally.
Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is intended to be accomplished through
adoption by reference in accordance with proceedings establishing the jurisdiction's
laws.
Formal Interpretations
Requests for Formal Interpretations on the provisions of ICC A 117.1-2009 should
be addressed to: ICC, Chicago District Office, 4051 W. Flossmoor Road, Country
Club Hills, IL 60478-5795.
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Maintenance-Submittal of Proposals
All ICC standards are revised as required by ANSI. Proposals for revising this edi-
tion are welcome. Please visit the ICC website at www.iccsafe.org for the official
"Call for proposals" announcement. A proposal form and instructions can also be
downloaded from www.iccsafe.org.
ICC, its members and those participating in the development of ICC A 117 .1-2009
do not accept any liability resulting from compliance or noncompliance with the pro-
visions of ICC A117.1-2009. ICC does not have the power or authority to police or
enforce compliance with the contents of this standard. Only the governmental body
that enacts this standard into law has such authority.
Marginal Markings
Solid vertical lines in the margins within the body of the code indicate a technical
change from the requirements of the 2003 edition. Deletion indicators in the form of
an arrow (.) are provided in the margin where an entire section, paragraph,
exception or table has been deleted or an item in a list of items or a table has been
deleted.
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Accredited Standards Committee A117 on Architectural Features and
Site Design of Public Buildings and Residential Structures for
Persons with Disabilities
At the time of ANSI approval, the A 117.1 Committee consisted of the following members:
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International Sign Association (ISA) (PO) ......... Teresa Cox
Bill Dundas (Alt)
Mike Santos ( Alt)
John Souter, PhD. (Alt)
Little People of America, Inc. (LPA) (CU) ......... Tricia Mason
Montgomery County Department of Permitting
Services (MCDPS) (R) ..................... Thomas Heiderer
National Association of
Home Builders (NAHB) (80) ................ Steve Orlowski
Larry Brown (Alt)
Don Surrena, CBO (Alt)
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) (CU) ...... Neil McDevitt
Rosaline Crawford (Alt)
National Conference of States on
Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS) (R) ... Curt Wiehle
National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) (PO) ................... Rodger Reiswig, SET
Jack McNamara (AIt)
National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEil) (PO) ....... Brian D. Black
Barry Blackaby (Alt)
George A. Kappenhagen (Alt)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (R) ... Allan B. Fraser
Ron Cote, PE (Alt)
National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) (80) ..... Ronald G. Nickson
New Mexico Governor's Commission on
Disability (NMGCD) (CU) ................... Hope Reed
Anthony H. Alarid (Alt)
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) (CU) ....... Mark H. Lichter, AlA (Alt)
Frank Menendez (Alt)
Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) (PO) ...... Charles Hernandez
David Hagopian (Alt)
Society for Environmental Graphic
Design (SEGD) (P) ........................ Kenneth A. Ethridge, AlA, RIBA
Craig Berger (Alt)
Ann Makowski (Alt)
Dave Miller (Alt)
Stairway Manufacturers Association (SMA) (PO) ... David Cooper
Paul Wishnoff (Alt)
United Cerebral Palsy
Association, Inc. (UCPA) (CU) ............... Gina Hilberry
Maureen Fitzgerald (Alt)
Janna Starr (Alt)
United Spinal Association (CU) ................ Dominic Marinelli
John Rooney (Alt)
U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers
Compliance (Access) Board (ATBCB) (R) ....... Marsha K. Mazz
Jim Pecht (Alt)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (R) ....... William Downs
Meghan Walsh (A It)
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) (R) ............... Cheryl D. Kent
Louis F. Borray (A It)
World Institute on Disability (WID) (CU) .......... Hale Zukas
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Individual Members
Shahriar Amiri esc (P)
Todd Andersen AlA (P)
George P. McAllister, Jr. (P)
Jake L. Pauls, ePE (P)
Ed Roether (P)
John P. S. Salmen, AlA (P)
Kenneth M. Schoonover, P.E. (P)
Acknowledgment
The updating of this standard over the past 6 years could only be accomplished by the
hard work of not only the current committee members listed at the time of approval but
also the many committee members who participated and contributed to the process over
the course of development. ICC recognizes their contributions as well as those of the par-
ticipants who, although not on the committee, provided valuable input during this update
cycle.
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INTEREST CATEGORIES
Category Number
Builder/Owner/Operator - (BO) 6
Consumer/User - (CU) 11
Professional - (P) 15
Producer/Distributor - (PO) 7
Regulatory - (R) 7
TOTAL 46
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Contents
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Chapter 6. Plumbing Elements and Facilities ...................................... 45
601 General .................................................................. 45
602 Drinking Fountains .......................................................... 45
603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms .................................................... 46
604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments ......................................... 46
605 Urinals ................................................................... 53
606 Lavatories and Sinks ........................................................ 53
607 Bathtubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
608 Shower Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
609 Grab Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
610 Seats .................................................................... 61
611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers .......................................... 62
612 Saunas and Steam Rooms ................................................... 62
Chapter 7. Communication Elements and Features ................................. 65
701 General .................................................................. 65
702 Alarms ................................................................... 65
703 Signs .................................................................... 65
704 Telephones ............................................................... 72
705 Detectable Warnings ........................................................ 73
706 Assistive Listening Systems ................................................... 73
707 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) and Fare Machines ............................. 74
708 Two-way Communication Systems ............................................. 75
Chapter 8. Special Rooms and Spaces ............................................ 77
801 General .................................................................. 77
802 Assembly Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms ............................................ 81
804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
805 Transportation Facilities ...................................................... 83
806 Holding Cells and Housing Cells ............................................... 85
807 Courtrooms ............................................................... 85
Chapter 9. Built-In Furnishings and Equipment. .................................... 87
901 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces ............................................ 87
903 Benches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
904 Sales and Service Counters .. , , ............................................ , . . 87
905 Storage Facilities ........... , ...................................... , ....... , 89
Chapter 10. Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units •......................•..........•.. 91
1001 General ................................................................. 91
1002 Accessible Units ........................................................... 91
1003 Type A Units .............................................................. 92
1004 Type B Units .............................................................. 98
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1005 Type C (Visitable) Units .................................................... 105
1006 Units with Accessible Communication Features .................................. 106
Chapter 11. Recreational Facilities ........... ................................... . 107
1101 General ................................................................. 107
1102 Amusement Rides ......................................................... 107
1103 Recreational Boating Facilities ............................................... 108
1104 Exercise Machines and Equipment ............................................ 111
1105 Fishing Piers and Platforms ................................................. 111
1106 Golf Facilities ............................................................. 113
1107 Miniature Golf Facilities ..................................................... 113
1108 Play Areas ............................................................... 113
1109 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas .............................. 117
1110 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions ........................................ 122
Index ............. ....................................................... ... 123
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List of Figures
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Figure 405.9.2 Ramp Edge Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 406.2 Counter Slope of Surfaces Adjacent to Curb Ramps .......... 24
Figure 406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps .................................. 24
Figure 406.7 Landings ............................................ 25
Figure 406.10 Diagonal Curb Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 406.11 Islands ............................................. 26
Figure 407.2.1.1 Height of Elevator Call Buttons .......................... 27
Figure 407.2.1.7 Destination-oriented Elevator Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 407.2.2.2 Elevator Visible Signals ................................ 28
Figure 407.2.3.1 Floor Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 407.2.3.2 Destination-oriented Elevator Car Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 407.4.1 Minimum Dimensions of Elevator Cars .................... 30
Figure 407.4.1 Inside Dimensions of Elevator Cars ....................... 31
Figure 407.4.6.2 Elevator Car Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 407.4.7.1.3 Control Button Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 408.3.3 Door Location for Limited Use/Limited Application
(LULA) Elevators ................................... 35
Figure 408.4.1 Inside Dimensions of Limited Use/Limited
Application (LULA) Elevator Cars ....................... 36
Figure 409.4.6.3 Location of Controls in Private Residence Elevators. . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 410.2.1 Platform Lift Doors and Gates ........................... 38
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Figure 604.5.1 Side Wall Grab Bar for Water Closet ...................... 47
Figure 604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bar for Water Closet ..................... .48
Figure 604.7 Dispenser Outlet Location ............................... 49
Figure 604.9.2 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartments ................ 49
Table 604.9.3.1 Door Opening Location ................................. 50
Figure 604.9.3.1 Wheelchair Accessible Compartment Door Openings ......... 50
Figure 604.9.3.1 (C) Wheelchair Accessible Compartment
Door Openings-Alternate ............................ 51
Figure 604.9.5 Wheelchair Accessible Compartment Toe Clearance .......... 51
Figure 604.10 Ambulatory Accessible Compartment ...................... 52
Figure 604.11 .2 Children's Water Closet Location ......................... 52
Figure 604.11 .4 Children's Water Closet Height ........................... 52
Figure 604.11 .7 Children's Dispenser Outlet Location ...................... 53
Figure 605.2 Height of Urinals ...................................... 53
Figure 606.3 Height of Lavatories and Sinks ........................... 54
Figure 607.2 Clearance for Bathtubs ................................. 54
Figure 607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats ............... 55
Figure 607.4.2 Grab Bars for Bathtubs without Permanent Seats ............ 55
Figure 607.5 Location of Bathtub Controls ............................. 56
Figure 608.2.1 Transfer-type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance ...... 56
Figure 608.2.2 Standard ROIl-in-type Shower Compartment Size
and Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 57
Figure 608.2.3 Alternate Roll-in-type Shower Compartment Size
and Clearance ...................................... 57
Figure 608.3.1 Grab Bars in Transfer-type Showers ....................... 57
Figure 608.3.2 Grab Bars in Standard ROIl-in-type Showers .... , , , ......... 58
Figure 608.3.3 Grab Bars in Alternate Roll-in-type Showers . , . , , , . , , ....... 58
Figure 608.4.1 Transfer-type Shower Controls and
Handshower Location ..... , .......... , , . , . , .......... 58
Figure 608.4.2 Standard Roll-in-type Shower Control and
Handshower Location , ............... , . , , . , , , , ....... 58
Figure 608.4.3 Alternate Roll-in-type Shower Control and
Handshower Location , . . . . , , ........ , . . . . . . .......... 59
Figure 609.2 Size of Grab Bars .......... , ....... , . , , , , , , , , , . , , , .... 60
Figure 609.3 Spacing of Grab Bars .. , ..... , ........ , .............. , .60
Figure 609.4.2 Position of Children's Grab Bars. , . , ..... , , ...... , , ....... 61
Figure 610.2 Bathtub Seats ........................................ 61
Figure 610.3.1 Rectangular Shower Compartment Seat ........... , , ...... 62
Figure 610.3.2 L-shaped Shower Compartment Seat. . . . . , , ...... , , ....... 62
Figure 611.2 Clear Floor Space ..................................... 63
Figure 611.4 Height of Laundry Equipment .................. , , , ....... 63
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Chapter 7. Communication Elements and Features ................................. 65
Table 703.2.4 Visual Character Height ................................ 65
Figure 703.3.5 Character Height ..................................... 66
Figure 703.3.10 Height of Raised Characters above Floor .................. 67
Figure 703.3.11 Location of Signs at Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 703.4.3 Braille Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 703.4.3 Braille Dimensions .................................... 68
Figure 703.4.4 Position of Braille ..................................... 69
Figure 703.4.5 Height of Braille Characters Above Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 703.5 Pictogram Field ...................................... 69
Figure 703.6.3.1 International Symbol of Accessibility ...................... 70
Figure 703.6.3.2 International TTY Symbol. .............................. 70
Figure 703.6.3.3 International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss ............ 70
Figure 703.6.3.4 Volume-controlled Telephone ........................... 70
Table 703.7.4 Low Resolution VMS Character Height .................... 71
Table 703.7.5 Pixel Count for Low Resolution VMS Signage ............... 71
Figure 703.7.5 Low Resolution VMS Signage Character. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Figure 704.2.1 Clear Floor Space for Telephones ........................ 73
Figure 705.5 Truncated Dome Size and Spacing ....................... 74
Figure 707.5 Numeric Key Layout ................................... 74
Table 707.6.1 Raised Symbols ...................................... 75
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Figure 1003.11.2.5.2 Standard Roll-in-type Shower Compartment in
Type A Units ....................................... 95
Figure 1003.12.1.1 Minimum Kitchen Clearance in Type A Units ................ 95
Figure 1003.12.1.2 U-shaped Kitchen Clearance in Type A Units ................ 97
Figure 1003.12.3 Work Surface in Kitchen for Type A Units ................... 97
Figure 1003.12.4 Kitchen Sink for Type A Units ............................ 97
Figure 1004.11 .1 .1 Swing-up Grab Bar for Water Closet. ..................... 100
Figure 1004.11.3.1.1 Lavatory in Type B Units - Option A Bathrooms ............. 101
Figure 1004.11.3.1.2 Clearance at Water Closets in Type B Units ................ 102
Figure 1004.11.3.1.3.1 Parallel Approach Bathtub in Type B Units-
Option A Bathrooms ................................ 102
Figure 1004.11.3.1.3.2 Forward Approach Bathtub in Type B Units-
Option A Bathrooms ................................ 103
Figure 1004.11.3.1.3.3 Transfer-type Shower Compartment in Type B Units ......... 103
Figure 1004.11.3.2.1 Lavatory in Type B Units - Option B Bathrooms ............. 103
Figure 1004.11.3.2.3.1 Bathroom Clearance in Type B Units - Option B Bathrooms ... 103
Figure 1004.12.1.1 Minimum Kitchen Clearance in Type B Units ............... 104
Figure 1004.12.1.2 U-shaped Kitchen Clearance in Type B Units ............... 104
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Figure 1109.5.1 Size of Transfer Platform .............................. 121
Figure 1109.5.2 Clear Deck Space at Transfer Platform ................... 121
Figure 1109.5.4 Transfer Steps ...................................... 121
Figure 1109.5.6 Size of Transfer Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Figure 11 0.5.7 Grab Bars .......................................... 122
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shall be considered part of this standard to the pre-
mal accessibility features for one and two family dwell- scribed extent of each such reference. Where criteria in
ing units and townhouses which are not covered by the this standard differ from those of these referenced doc-
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uments, the criteria of this standard shall apply.
(HUD) Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
This standard is intended for adoption by government 105.2 Documents.
agencies and by organizations setting model codes to 105.2.1 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
achieve uniformity in the technical design criteria in Devices: MUTCD-2003 (The Federal Highway
building codes and other regulations. Administration, Office of Transportation Operations,
101.1 Applicability. Sites, facilities, buildings, and ele- Room 3408, 400 7th Street, S.W., WaShington, DC
ments required to be accessible shall comply with the 20590).
applicable provisions of Chapters 3 through 9 and 105.2.2 National Fire Alarm Code: NFPA 72-2007
Chapter 11. Dwelling units and sleeping units shall
I comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 10.
(National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101).
102 Anthropometric Provisions 105.2.3 Power Assist and Low Energy Power
Operated Doors: ANSI/BHMA A 156.19-2007.
The technical criteria in this standard are based on adult (Builders Hardware Manufacturers' Association, 355
dimensions and anthropometrics. This standard also Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017).
contains technical criteria based on children's dimen-
sions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water 105.2.4 Power Operated Pedestrian Doors: ANSI/
closets, toilet compartments, lavatories and sinks, din- BHMA A 156.10-2005 (Builders Hardware Manufac-
I ing surfaces, work surfaces and benches. turers' Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th
Floor, New York, NY 10017).
103 Compliance Alternatives 105.2.5 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators:
Nothing in this standard is intended to prevent the use ASME A17.1-2007/CSA B44-07 (American SOCiety
of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to of Mechanical Engineers International, Three Park
those prescribed by this standard, provided they result Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990).
in equivalent or greater accessibility and such equiva-
lency is approved by the administrative authority adopt-
ing this standard.
Chapter 1. Application and Administration ICC A117.1-2009
Convention Description
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t1150 dimension for small measurements
33 - 36
1~ l~ dimension showing a range with minimum - maximum
840 - 915
min minimum
max maximum
> greater than
FIG. 104.3
GRAPHIC CONVENTION FOR FIGURES
105.2.6 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700,
Stairway Chairlifts: ASME A 18.1-2005 (American West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959).
Society of Mechanical Engineers International, Three 105.2.9 Standard Specification for Impact Attenu-
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990). ation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone
105.2.7 Performance Criteria for Accessible Com- of Playground Equipment ASTM F 1292-04 (ASTM
munications Entry Systems. ANSI/DASMA 303- International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700,
2006. (Door and Access Systems Manufacturers West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959).
Association, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 105.2.10 Standard Consumer Safety Performance
44115-2851 ). Specification for Playground Equipment for Pub-
105.2.8 Standard Specification for Impact Attenu- lic Use ASTM F 1487-01 (ASTM International, 100
ation of Surface Systems Under and Around Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Con-
Playground Equipment ASTM F 1292-99. (ASTM shohocken, PA, 19428-2959).
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105.2.11 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) characters: Letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and
Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehi- typographic symbols.
cles 36 CFR 1192 published in 56 Federal Register children's use: Spaces and elements specifically
45558, September 6, 1991 (United States Access designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and
Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington,
younger.
DC 20004-1111 ).
circulation path: An exterior or interior way of passage
106 Definitions from one place to another for pedestrians.
106.1 General. For the purpose of this standard, the counter slope: Any slope opposing the running slope
terms listed in Section 106.5 have the indicated mean- of a curb ramp.
ing. cross slope: The slope that is perpendicular to the
106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Documents. direction of travel (see running slope).
Terms specifically defined in a referenced document, curb ramp: A short ramp cutting through a curb or built
and not defined in this section, shall have the specified up to it.
meaning from the referenced document.
destination-oriented elevator system: An elevator
106.3 Undefined Terms. The meaning of terms not system that provides lobby controls for the selection of
specifically defined in this standard or in a referenced destination floors, lobby indicators designating which
document shall be as defined by collegiate dictionaries elevator to board, and a car indicator designating the
in the sense that the context implies.
floors at which the car will stop.
106.4 Interchangeability. Words, terms, and phrases
detectable warning: A standardized surface feature
used in the singular include the plural, and those used
built in or applied to floor surfaces to warn of hazards on
in the plural include the singular.
a circulation path.
106.5 Defined Terms. dwelling unit: A single unit providing complete, inde-
pendent living facilities for one or more persons includ-
accessible: Describes a site, building, facility, or por-
ing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
tion thereof that complies with this standard.
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cooking and sanitation.
administrative authority: A jurisdictional body that
element: An architectural or mechanical component of
adopts or enforces regulations and standards for the
a building, facility, space, or site.
deSign, construction, or operation of buildings and facili-
ties. elevated play component: A play component that is
amusement attraction: Any facility, or portion of a approached above or below grade and that is part of a
facility, located within an amusement park or theme composite play structure consisting of two or more play
park which provides amusement without the use of an components attached or functionally linked to create an
amusement device. Amusement attractions include, but integrated unit providing more than one play activity.
are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attrac- elevator car call sequential step scanning: A tech-
tions without seats. nology used to enter a car call by means of an up or
amusement ride: A system that moves persons down floor selection button.
through a fixed course within a defined area for the pur- facility: All or any portion of a building, structure, site
pose of amusement. improvements, elements, and pedestrian routes or
amusement ride seat: A seat that is built-in or vehicular ways located on a site.
mechanically fastened to an amusement ride intended gangway: A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that
to be occupied by one or more passengers. links a fixed structure or land with a floating structure.
area of sport activity: That portion of a room or space Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed
where the play or practice of a sport occurs. by this document.
boarding pier: A portion of a pier where a boat is tem- golf car passage: A continuous passage on which a
porarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disem- motorized golf car can operate.
barking. ground level play component: A play component that
boat launch ramp: A sloped surface deSigned for is approached and exited at the ground level.
launching and retrieving trailered boats and other water habitable: A space in a building for living, sleeping, eat-
craft to and from a body of water. ing or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls,
boat slip: That portion of a pier, main pier, finger pier, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not con-
or float where a boat is moored for the purpose of berth- sidered habitable spaces.
ing, embarking, or disembarking. key surface: The surface or plane of any key or button
catch pool: A pool or designated section of a pool used that must be touched to activate or deactivate an opera-
as a terminus for water slide flumes. ble part or a machine function or enter data.
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marked crossing: A crosswalk or other identified path vehicular way: A route provided for vehicular traffic.
intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular way. walk: An exterior pathway with a prepared surface for
operable part: A component of an element used to pedestrian use.
insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or wheelchair space: A space for a single wheelchair and
adjust the element. its occu pant.
pictogram: A pictorial symbol that represents activities, wheelchair space locations: A space for a minimum
facilities, or concepts. of a single wheelchair and the associated companion
play area: A portion of a site containing play compo- seating. Wheelchair space locations can contain mUlti-
nents designed and constructed for children. ple wheelchair spaces and associated companion seat-
play component: An element intended to generate ing.
specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning.
Play components are manufactured or natural; and are
stand-alone or part of a composite play structure.
ramp: A walking surface that has a running slope
steeper than 1:20.
running slope: The slope that is parallel to the direc-
tion of travel (see cross slope).
sign: An architectural element composed of displayed
textual, symbolic, tactile, or pictorial information.
site: A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a
designated portion of a public right-of-way.
sleeping unit: A room or space in which people sleep
that can also include permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, and either sanitation or kitchen facili-
ties but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also
part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.
soft contained play structure: A play structure made
up of one or more play components where the user
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transfer device: Equipment designed to facilitate the
transfer of a person from a wheelchair or other mobility
aide to and from an amusement ride seat.
TTY: An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Equipment that
employs interactive, text-based communications
through the transmission of coded signals across the
standard telephone network. The term TTY also refers
to devices known as text telephones and TDDs.
use zone: The ground level area beneath and immedi-
ately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that
is designated by ASTM F 1487 listed in Section
105.2.10, for unrestricted circulation around the play
equipment and where it is predicted that a user would
land when falling from or exiting the play equipment.
variable message signs (VMS): Electronic signs that
have a message with the capacity to change by means
of scrolling, streaming, or paging across a background.
variable message sign (VMS) characters: Characters
of an electronic sign are composed of pixels in an array.
High resolution VMS characters have vertical pixel
counts of 16 rows or greater. Low resolution VMS char-
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301 General
Predominant direction of trav~
301.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 3 shall apply
where required by the scoping provisions adopted by
the administrative authority or by Chapters 4 through
11.
301.2 Overlap. Unless otherwise specified, clear floor
spaces, clearances at fixtures, maneuvering clearances
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lap.
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304.2 Floor Surface. Floor surfaces of a turning space 304.4 Door Swing. Unless otherwise specified, doors
shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.
permitted within the turning space.
305 Clear Floor Space
EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be
1 permitted.
304.3 Size. Turning spaces shall comply with Section
305.1 General. A clear floor space shall comply with
Section 305.
304.3.1 or 304.3.2. 305.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces of a clear floor
304.3.1 Circular Space. The turning space shall space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level
are not permitted within the clear floor space.
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imum diameter. The turning space shall be permit- EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be
ted to include knee and toe clearance complying permitted.
with Section 306. 305.3 Size. The clear floor space shall be 48 inches
304.3.2 T-Shaped Space. The turning space shall (1220 mm) minimum in length and 30 inches (760 mm)
be a T-shaped space within a 60-inch (1525 mm) minimum in width.
minimum square, with arms and base 36 inches
(915 mm) minimum in width. Each arm of the T
shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) 48 min
minimum in each direction, and the base shall be 1220
clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) mini-
mum. The turning space shall be permitted to
include knee and toe clearance complying with
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305.5 Position. Unless otherwise specified, the clear
60 min floor space shall be positioned for either forward or par-
allel approach to an element.
305.6 Approach. One full, unobstructed side of the
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305.7.1 and 305.7.2 shall be provided, as applicable.
305.7.1 Parallel Approach. Where the clear floor
space is positioned for a parallel approach, the
alcove shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in
12 min 12 min width where the depth exceeds 15 inches (380
305 305 mm).
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(b) T-shaped space is positioned for a forward approach, the
alcove shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in
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(685 mm) above the floor.
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ICC A117.1-2009 Chapter 4. Accessible Routes
401 General
401.1 Scope. Accessible routes required by the scop-
reduced width segments are separated by segments
that are 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length and
36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width.
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shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 403.5.1 Clear Width at 180 Degree Turn. Where an
4. accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an
object that is less than 48 inches (1220 mm) in width,
402 Accessible Routes clear widths shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum
approaching the turn, 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum
402.1 General. Accessible routes shall comply with during the turn, and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum
Section 402. leaving the turn.
402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of EXCEPTION: Section 403.5.1 shall not apply
one or more of the following components: Walking sur- where the clear width during the turn is 60 inches
faces with a slope not steeper than 1:20, doors and (1525 mm) minimum.
doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared
sides, elevators, and platform lifts. All components of an 403.5.2 Passing Space. An accessible route with a
accessible route shall comply with the applicable por- clear width less than 60 inches (1525 mm) shall pro-
tions of this standard. vide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet (61 m)
maximum. Passing spaces shall be either a 60-inch
402.3 Revolving Doors, Revolving Gates, and Turn- (1525 mm) minimum by 60-inch (1525 mm) minimum
stiles. Revolving doors, revolving gates, and turnstiles space, or an intersection of two walking surfaces that
shall not be part of an accessible route. provide a T-shaped turning space complying with
403 Walking Surfaces Section 304.3.2, provided the base and arms of the
T-shaped space extend 48 inches (1220 mm) mini-
403.1 General. Walking surfaces that are a part of an mum beyond the intersection.
accessible route shall comply with Section 403. 403.6 Handrails. Where handrails are required at the
403.2 Floor Surface. Floor surfaces shall comply with side of a corridor they shall comply with Sections 505.4
Section 302. through 505.9.
403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces 404 Doors and Doorways
shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a
walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48. 404.1 General. Doors and doorways that are part of an
403.4 Changes in Level. Changes in level shall comply accessible route shall comply with Section 404.
with Section 303. 404.2 Manual Doors. Manual doors and doorways, and
manual gates, including ticket gates, shall comply with
403.5 Clear Width. The clear width of an accessible
Section 404.2.
route shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.
EXCEPTION: The clear width shall be permitted to EXCEPTION: Doors, doorways, and gates designed
to be operated only by security personnel shall not
1 be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a
length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided the be required to comply with Sections 404.2.6, 404.2.7,
and 404.2.8.
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404.2.1 Double-Leaf Doors and Gates. At least one shall be measured between the face of door and
of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more
comply with Sections 404.2.2 and 404.2.3. than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth at doors and door-
404.2.2 Clear Width. Doorways shall have a clear ways without doors shall provide a clear opening
opening width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. width of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall
Clear opening width of doorways with swinging doors be no projections into the clear opening width lower
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404.2.3.4 Doorways without Doors. Doorways 404.2.6 Door Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches,
without doors that are less than 36 inches (915 locks, and other operable parts on accessible doors
mm) in width shall have maneuvering clearances shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one
complying with Table 404.2.3.4 hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching,
404.2.3.5 Recessed Doors. Where any obstruc- or twisting of the wrist to operate. Operable parts of
tion within 18 inches (455 mm) of the latch side of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) mini-
a doorway projects more than 8 inches (205 mm) mum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the
beyond the face of the door, measured perpendic- floor. Where sliding doors are in the fully open posi-
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404.2.8 Door-Opening Force. Fire doors shall have vertical jOints in such surface shall be within 1/16 inch
the minimum opening force allowable by the appro- (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other. Cavities
priate administrative authority. The force for pushing created by added kick plates shall be capped.
or pulling open doors other than fire doors shall be as EXCEPTIONS:
follows:
1. Sliding doors shall not be required to comply
1. Interior hinged door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) max- with Section 404.2.9.
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2. Tempered glass doors without stiles and
2. Sliding or folding door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) having a bottom rail or shoe with the top
maximum leading edge tapered at no less than 60
These forces do not apply to the force required to degrees from the horizontal shall not be
retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that required to comply with the 10-inch (255
hold the door in a closed position. mm) bottom rail height requirement.
404.2.9 Door Surface. Door surfaces within 10 3. Doors that do not extend to within 10 inches
inches (255 mm) of the floor, measured vertically, (255 mm) of the floor shall not be required to
shall be a smooth surface on the push side extending comply with Section 404.2.9.
the full width of the door. Parts creating horizontal or
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404.2.10 Vision Lites. Doors and sidelites adjacent A 156.10 listed in Section 105.2.4. Power-assist and
to doors containing one or more glazing panels that low-energy doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA
permit viewing through the panels shall have the bot- A 156.19 listed in Section 105.2.3.
tom of at least one panel on either the door or an EXCEPTION: Doors, doorways, and gates designed
adjacent side lite 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum to be operated only by security personnel shall not
above the floor. be required to comply with Sections 404.3.2, 404.3.4,
EXCEPTION: Vision lites with the lowest part and 404.3.5.
more than 66 inches (1675 mm) above the floor 404.3.1 Clear Width. Doorways shall have a clear
shall not be required to comply with Section opening width of 32 inches (815 mm) in power-on
404.2.10. and power-off mode. The minimum clear opening
404.3 Automatic Doors. Automatic doors and auto- width for automatic door systems shall be based on
matic gates shall comply with Section 404.3. Full pow- the clear opening width provided with all leafs in the
ered automatic doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA open pOSition.
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404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances. Maneuvering 405.5 Clear Width. The clear width of a ramp run shall
clearances at power-assisted doors shall comply with be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. Handrails and hand-I
Section 404.2.3. rail supports that are provided on the ramp run shall not
404.3.3 Thresholds. Thresholds and changes in project into the required clear width of the ramp run.
level at doorways shall comply with Section 404.2.4. 405.6 Rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30
404.3.4 Two Doors in Series. Doors in series shall inches (760 mm) maximum.
comply with Section 404.2.5. 405.7 landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bot-
404.3.5 Control Switches. Manually operated con- tom and top of each ramp run. Landings shall comply
trol switches shall comply with Section 309. The clear with Section 405.7.
floor space adjacent to the control switch shall be 405.7.1 Slope. Landings shall have a slope not
located beyond the arc of the door swing. steeper than 1:48 and shall comply with Section 302.
405.7.2 Width. Clear width of landings shall be at
405 Ramps
least as wide as the widest ramp run leading to the
405.1 General. Ramps along accessible routes shall landing.
comply with Section 405. 405.7.3 length. Landings shall have a clear length
EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, aisle ramps adja- of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
cent to seating and not serving elements required to 405.7.4 Change in Direction. Ramps that change
be on an accessible route shall not be required to
I comply with Section 405.
405.2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope
direction at ramp landings shall be sized to provide a
turning space complying with Section 304.3.
405.7.5 Doorways. Where doorways are adjacent to
I greater than 1:20 and not steeper than 1 :12. a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances required by
EXCEPTION: In existing buildings or facilities, ramps Sections 404.2.3 and 404.3.2 shall be permitted to
shall be permitted to have slopes steeper than 1: 12 overlap the landing area. Where a door that is sub-
complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are ject to locking is located adjacent to a ramp landing,
necessary due to space limitations. the landing shall be sized to provide a turning space
405.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope of ramp runs shall not complying with Section 304.3.
be steeper than 1:48. 405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6
405.4 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces of ramp runs inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying with
shall comply with Section 302. Section 505.
TABLE 405.2-ALLOWABLE RAMP DIMENSIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN EXISTING SITES, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Slope' Maximum Rise
Steeper than 1: 10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches (75 mm)
Steeper than 1: 12 but not steeper than 1: 10 6 inches (150 mm)
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405.9 Edge Protection. Edge protection complying 405.9.2.1 Curb. A curb shall be a minimum of 41
with Section 405.9.1 or 405.9.2 shall be provided on inches (100 mm) in height.
each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp land- 405.9.2.2 Barrier. Barriers shall be constructed so
ings. that the barrier prevents the passage of a 4-inch
EXCEPTIONS: (100 mm) diameter sphere where any portion of
1. Edge protection shall not be required on ramps the sphere is within 4 inches (100 mm) of the floor.
not required to have handrails and that have 405.10 Wet Conditions. Landings subject to wet condi-
flared sides complying with Section 406.3. tions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of
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406.7 Landings. Landings shall be provided at the tops 406.10 Diagonal Curb Ramps. Diagonal or corner-
of curb ramps. The clear length of the landing shall be type curb ramps with returned curbs or other well-
36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The clear width of the defined edges shall have the edges parallel to the direc-
landing shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, tion of pedestrian flow. The bottoms of diagonal curb
excluding flared sides, leading to the landing. ramps shall have 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum clear
EXCEPTION: In alterations, where there is no land- space outside active traffic lanes of the roadway. Diago-
ing at the top of curb ramps, curb ramp flares shall be nal curb ramps provided at marked crossings shall pro-
provided and shall not be steeper than 1: 12. vide the 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum clear space
within the markings. Diagonal curb ramps with flared
406.8 Obstructions. Curb ramps shall be located or sides shall have a segment of curb 24 inches (610 mm)
protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehi- minimum in length on each side of the curb ramp and
cles. within the marked crossing.
406.9 Handrails. Handrails shall not be required on
curb ramps.
36 min
,-
1
-Xl at least as wide as
curb ramp
915 JI 1/
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Flared sides
1:10 max slope
FIG. 406.7
LANDINGS
planting
area 24 min
610
48 min 48 min
1220 1220
planting
area
1"'4 min
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(a) (b)
FIG. 406.10
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406.11 Islands. Raised islands in crossings shall be a vided on curb ramps or at raised marked crossings
cut-through level with the street or have curb ramps at leading to islands or cut-through medians, the island or
both sides. Each curb ramp shall have a level area 48 cut-through median shall be provided with detectable
inches (1220 mm) minimum in length and 36 inches warnings complying with Section 705, that are 24
(915 mm) minimum in width at the top of the curb ramp inches (610 mm) in depth, and extend the full width of
in the part of the island intersected by the crossings. the pedestrian route or cut-through. Where such island
Each 48-inch (1220 mm) by 36-inch (915 mm) area or cut-through median is less than 48 inches (1220 mm)
shall be oriented so the 48-inch (1220 mm) length is in in depth, the entire width and depth of the pedestrian
the direction of the running slope of the curb ramp it route or cut-through shall have detectable warnings.
serves. The 48-inch (1220 mm) by 36-inch (915 mm)
areas and the accessible route shall be permitted to 407 Elevators
overlap. 407.1 General. Elevators shall comply with Section 407
406.12 Detectable Warnings at Raised Marked and ASME A17.1/CSA 844 listed in Section 105.2.5.
Crossings. Marked crossings that are raised to the Elevators shall be passenger elevators as classified by
same level as the adjoining sidewalk shall be preceded ASME A17.1/CSA 844. Elevator operation shall be
by a detectable warning 24 inches (610 mm) in depth automatic.
complying with Section 705. The detectable warning 407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. Elevator land-
shall extend the full width of the marked crossing. ings shall comply with Section 407.2.
406.13 Detectable Warnings at Curb Ramps. Where
407.2.1 Call Controls. Where elevator call buttons
detectable warnings are provided on curb ramps, they or keypads are provided, they shall comply with Sec-
shall comply with Sections 406.13 and 705. tions 407.2.1 and 309.4. Call buttons shall be raised
406.13.1 Area Covered. Detectable warnings shall or flush. Objects beneath hall call buttons shall pro-
be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in depth in the trude 1 inch (25 mm) maximum.
direction of travel. The detectable warning shall EXCEPTIONS:
extend the full width of the curb ramp or flush sur-
face. 1. Existing elevators shall be permitted to have
recessed call buttons.
406.13.2 Location. The detectable warning shall be
located so the edge nearest the curb line is 6 inches 2. The restriction on objects beneath call but-
(150 mm) minimum and 8 inches (205 mm) maxi- tons shall not apply to existing call buttons.
mum from the curb line. 407.2.1.1 Height. Call buttons and keypads shall
406.14 Detectable Warnings at Islands or Cut- be located within one of the reach ranges speci-
through Medians. Where detectable warnings are pro-
~
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36 min
915
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32 - 36 min ~ I/, 48 min
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(Section 403.5) ::,. ",::"
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Cut-through at Island Curb Ramp at Island
FIG. 406.11
ISLANDS
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fied in Section 308, measured to the centerline of 407.2.1.4 Location. The call button that desig-
the highest operable part. nates the up direction shall be located above the
EXCEPTION: Existing call buttons and existing call button that designates the down direction.
keypads shall be permitted to be located 54 EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators
inches (1370 mm) maximum above the floor, shall not be required to comply with Section
measured to the centerline of the highest oper- 407.2.1.4.
able part.
I
407.2.1.5 Signals. Call buttons shall have visible
signals to indicate when each call is registered
and when each call is answered. Call buttons shall
provide an audible signal or mechanical motion of
the button to indicate when each call is registered.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Destination-oriented elevators shall not
be required to comply with Section
407.2.1.5, provided a visible signal and
audible tones and verbal announce-
ments complying with Section 407.2.1.7
are provided.
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C'0OO keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad
arrangement and shall comply with Section
407.4.7.2.
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407.2.1.7 Destination-oriented Elevator Sig-
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nals. Destination-oriented elevators shall be pro-
*54 max (1370) for existing vided with a visible signal and audible tones and
verbal announcements to indicate which car is
FIG. 407.2.1.1 responding to a call. The audible tone and verbal
HEIGHT OF ELEVATOR CALL BUTTONS
announcement shall be activated by pressing a
function button. The function button shall be identi-
407.2.1.2 Size. Call buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 fied by the International Symbol for Accessibility
mm) minimum in the smallest dimension. and a raised indication. The International Symbol I
for Accessibility, complying with Section 703.6.3.1,
EXCEPTION: Existing elevator call buttons
shall not be required to comply with Section
407.2.1.2.
shall be 5/S inch (16 mm) in height and be a visual
character complying with Section 703.2. The indi-
cation shall be three raised dots, spaced 1/4 inch
I
407.2.1.3 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space (6.4 mm) at base diameter, in the form of an equi-
complying with Section 305 shall be provided at lateral triangle. The function button shall be
call controls. located immediately below the keypad arrange-
ment or floor buttons.
Raised dots
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FIG. 407.2.1.7
DESTINATION-ORIENTED ELEVATOR INDICATION
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407.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals, including in-car down direction, or shall have verbal annunciators
signals, shall comply with Section 407.2.2. that indicate the direction of elevator car travel.
407.2.2.1 Visible and Audible Signals. A visible Audible signals shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz
and audible signal shall be provided at each hoist- maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a fre-
way entrance to indicate which car is answering a quency of 300 Hz minimum and 3,000 Hz maxi-
call and the car's direction of travel. Where in-car mum. The audible signal or verbal annunciator
signals are provided they shall be visible from the shall be 10 dBA minimum above ambient, but
floor area adjacent to the hall call buttons. shall not exceed 80 dBA, measured at the hall call
button.
EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Destination-oriented elevators shall not
be required to comply with Section 1. Destination-oriented elevators shall not
407.2.2.1, provided a visible signal and be required to comply with Section
audible tones and verbal announce- 407.2.2.3, provided the audible tone and
ments complying with Section 407.2.1.7 verbal announcement is the same as
are provided. those given at the call button or call but-
ton keypad.
2. In existing elevators, a signal indicating
the di rection of car travel shall not be 2. The requirement for the frequency and
required. range of audible signals shall not apply in
existing elevators.
407.2.2.2 Visible Signals. Visible signal fixtures
shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) mini- 407.2.2.4 Differentiation. Each destination-ori-
mum above the floor. The visible signal elements ented elevator in a bank of elevators shall have
shall be 21/2 inches (64 mm) minimum between audible and visible means for differentiation.
EXCEPTIONS:
407.2.3.1 Floor Designation. Floor designations
shall be provided in raised characters and braille
complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4. Raised
I
1. Destination-oriented elevators shall be
permitted to have signals visible from the characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) minimum in
floor area adjacent to the hoistway height. Floor designations shall be located on both
entrance. jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. A raised I
star shall be provided on both jambs at the main
2. Existing elevators shall not be required to entry level.
comply with Section 407.2.2.2.
407.2.3.2 Car Identification. Destination-ori- I
407.2.2.3 Audible Signals. Audible signals shall ented elevators shall provide car identification in
sound once for the up direction and twice for the raised characters and braille complying with Sec- I
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(a) Height of Signals
FIG. 407.2.2.2
ELEVATOR VISIBLE SIGNALS
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I tions 703.3 and 703.4. Raised characters shall be through the opening at 5 inches (125 mm) nominal
2 inches (51 mm) minimum in height. Car identifi- and 29 inches (735 mm) nominal above the floor.
cations shall be located on both jambs of the hoist- 407.3.3.2 Contact. The reopening device shall not
way immediately below the floor designation. require physical contact to be activated, although
407.2.4 Destination Signs. Where signs indicate contact shall be permitted before the door
that elevators do not serve all landings, signs in reverses.
raised characters and braille complying with Sections
I 703.3 and 703.4 shall be provided above the hall call
button or keypad.
407.3.3.3 Duration. The reopening device shall
remain effective for 20 seconds minimum.
407.3.4 Door and Signal Timing. The minimum
EXCEPTION: Destination oriented elevator sys- acceptable time from notification that a car is answer-
tems shall not be required to comply with Section
ing a call until the doors of that car start to close shall
407.2.4.
be calculated from the following equation:
407.3 Elevator Door Requirements. Hoistway and T = 0/(1.5 ftls) or T = 0/(455 mm/s) = 5 seconds
elevator car doors shall comply with Section 407.3. minimum, where T equals the total time in sec-
407.3.1 Type. Elevator doors shall be horizontal slid- onds and 0 equals the distance (in feet or millime-
ing type. Car gates shall be prohibited. ters) from the point in the lobby or corridor 60
407.3.2 Operation. Elevator hoistway and car doors inches (1525 mm) directly in front of the farthest
shall open and close automatically. call button controlling that car to the centerline of
its hoistway door.
EXCEPTION: Existing manually operated hoist-
way swing doors shall be permitted, provided the EXCEPTIONS:
following criteria are met: 1. For cars with in-car lanterns, T shall be per-
a) The hoistway doors comply with Sections mitted to begin when the signal is visible
404.2.2 and 404.2.8; from the point 60 inches (1525 mm) directly
in front of the farthest hall call button and the
b) The car door closing is not initiated until the audible signal is sounded.
hoistway door is closed.
2. Destination-oriented elevators shall not be
407.3.3 Reopening Device. Elevator doors shall be required to comply with Section 407.3.4.
provided with a reopening device complying with
Section 407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door 407.3.5 Door Delay. Elevator doors shall remain
and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes fully open in response to a car call for 3 seconds min-
obstructed by an object or person. imum.
EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, manually 407.3.6 Width. Elevator door clear opening width
operated doors shall not be required to comply shall comply with Table 407.4.1.
with Section 407.3.3. EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, a power-oper-
407.3.3.1 Height. The reopening device shall be ated car door complying with Section 404.2.2 shall
activated by sensing an obstruction passing be permitted.
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407.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall 407.4.6.2 Buttons. Car control buttons with floor
comply with Section 407.4. designations shall be raised or flush, and shall
407.4.1 Inside Dimensions. Inside dimensions of comply with Section 407.4.6.2.
I
elevator cars shall comply with Table 407.4.1. EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, buttons
EXCEPTION: Existing elevator car configurations shall be permitted to be recessed.
that provide a clear floor area of 16 square feet 407.4.6.2.1 Size. Buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19
(1.5 m2 ) minimum, and provide a clear inside mm) minimum in their smallest dimension.
dimension of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in
407.4.6.2.2 Arrangement. Buttons shall be
width and 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum in depth,
arranged with numbers in ascending order.
shall be permitted.
Floors shall be designated ... -4, -3, -2, -1, 0,
407.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator 1, 2, 3, 4, etcetera, with floors below the main
cars shall comply with Section 302. entry floor deSignated with minus numbers.
407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The Numbers shall be permitted to be omitted, pro-
clearance between the car platform sill and the edge vided the remaining numbers are in sequence.
of any hoistway landing shall comply with ASME Where a telephone keypad arrangement is
A 17.1 /CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5. used, the number key ("#") shall be utilized to
enter the minus symbol ("-"). When two or more
407.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall automatically stop
I and maintain position at floor landings within a toler-
ance of 1/2 inch (13 mm) under rated loading to zero
columns of buttons are provided they shall read
from left to right.
loading conditions. 407.4.6.3 Keypads. Where provided, car control
keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad
407.4.5 Illumination. The level of illumination at the arrangement and shall comply with Section
car controls, platform, car threshold and car landing 407.4.7.2.
sill shall comply with ASM E A 17.1 /CSA 844 listed in
I Section 105.2.5.
407.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Where provided,
407.4.6.4 Emergency Controls. Emergency con-
trols shall comply with Section 407.4.6.4.
elevator car controls shall comply with Sections 407.4.6.4.1 Height. Emergency control buttons
407.4.6 and 309. shall have their centerlines 35 inches (890 mm)
minimum above the floor.
EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, where a new
car operating panel complying with Section
407.4.6 is provided, existing car operating panels
3/4 min
shall not be required to comply with Section
407.4.6. 19
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FIG. 407.4.1
INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF ELEVATOR CARS
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designation shall be a cell with the dots 3 and 6 indicators extinguish when the call has been
followed by the ordinal number. answered.
EXCEPTION: Where space on an existing 407.4.9.1.4 Destination Indicator. In destina-
car operating panel precludes raised charac- tion-oriented elevators, a display shall be pro-
I ters and braille to the left of the control but-
ton, markings shall be placed as near to the
vided in the car with visible indicators to show
car destinations.
control button as possible. 407.4.9.2 Audible Indicators. Audible indicators
407.4.7.1.3 Symbols. The control button for shall comply with Section 407.4.9.2.
the emergency stop, alarm, door open, door 407.4.9.2.1 Signal Type. The signal shall be an
close, main entry floor, and phone, shall be automatic verbal annunciator that announces
I identified with raised symbols and braille as the floor at which the car is about to stop. The
shown in Table 407.4.7.1.3. verbal announcement indicating the floor shall
407.4.7.1.4 Visible Indicators. Buttons with be completed prior to the initiation of the door
floor designations shall be provided with visible opening.
indicators to show that a call has been regis- EXCEPTION: For elevators other than desti-
tered. The visible indication shall extinguish nation-oriented elevators that have a rated
when the car arrives at the designated floor. speed of 200 feet per minute (1 m/s) maxi-
407.4.7.2 Keypads. Keypad keys shall be identi- mum, a non-verbal audible signal with a fre-
fied by visual characters complying with Section quency of 1500 Hz maximum that sounds as
703.2 centered on the corresponding keypad but- the car passes or is about to stop at a floor
ton. The number five key shall have a single served by the elevator shall be permitted.
raised dot. The dot shall have a base diameter of 407.4.9.2.2 Signal Level. The verbal annuncia-
0.118 inch (3 mm) minimum and 0.120 inch (3.05 tor shall be 10 dBA minimum above ambient,
mm) maximum, and a height of 0.025 inch (0.6 but shall not exceed 80 dBA, measured at the
mm) minimum and 0.037 inch (0.9 mm) maximum. annunciator.
407.4.8 Elevator Car Call Sequential Step Scan- 407.4.9.2.3 Frequency. The verbal annuncia-
ning. Elevator car call sequential step scanning shall tor shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum
be provided where car control buttons are provided and 3,000 Hz maximum.
more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the floor.
I Floor selection shall be accomplished by applying
momentary or constant pressure to the up or down
407.4.10 Emergency Communications. Emer-
gency two-way communication systems between the
elevator car and a point outside the hoistway shall
scan button. The up scan button shall sequentially comply with Section 407.4.10 and ASME A 17.1 ICSA
select floors above the current floor. The down scan B44 listed in Section 105.2.5.
button shall sequentially select floors below the cur-
407.4.10.1 Height. The highest operable part of a
rent floor. When pressure is removed from the up or
two-way communication system shall comply with
I
down scan button for more than 2 seconds, the last
Section 308.
floor selected shall be registered as a car call. The up
and down scan button shall be located adjacent to or 407.4.10.2 Identification. Raised characters and
immediately above the emergency control buttons. braille complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4
and raised symbols complying with Section
407.4.9 Car Position Indicators. Audible and visible 407.4.7.1.3 shall be provided adjacent to the
car position indicators shall be provided in elevator device.
cars.
407.4.9.1 Visible Indicators. Visible indicators 408 Limited-uselLimited-appl ication Elevators
shall comply with Section 407.4.9.1. 408.1 General. Limited-use/limited-application eleva-
407.4.9.1.1 Size. Characters shall be 1/2 inch tors shall comply with Section 408 and ASME A17.11
(13 mm) minimum in height. CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5. Elevator operation
shall be automatic.
407.4.9.1.2 Location. Indicators shall be
located above the car control panel or above 408.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. Landings
the door. serving limited-use/limited application elevators shall
comply with Section 408.2.
407.4.9.1.3 Floor Arrival. As the car passes a
floor and when a car stops at a floor served by 408.2.1 Call Controls. Elevator call buttons and key-
the elevator, the corresponding character shall pads shall comply with Section 407.2.1.
illuminate. 408.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals shall comply with
EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented eleva- Section 407.2.2.
tors shall not be required to comply with Sec- 408.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Signs at elevator hoist-
tion 407.4.9.1.3, provided the visible ways shall comply with Section 407.2.3.
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408.3 Elevator Door Requirements. Elevator hoistway of any hoistway landing shall comply with ASME
doors shall comply with Section 408.3. A17.1/CSA B441isted in Section 105.2.5.
408.3.1 Sliding Doors. Sliding hoistway and car 408.4.4 Leveling. Elevator car leveling shall comply
doors shall comply with Sections 407.3.1 through with Section 407.4.4.
407.3.3, and 408.3.3. 408.4.5 Illumination. Elevator car illumination shali
408.3.2 Swinging Doors. Swinging hoistway doors comply with Section 407.4.5.
shall open and close automatically and shall comply 408.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Elevator car controls
with Sections 408.3.2, 404, and 407.3.2. shall comply with Section 407.4.6. Control panels
408.3.2.1 Power Operation. Swinging doors shall shall be centered on a side wall.
be power-operated and shall comply with ANSI/
408.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Con-
BHMA A 156.19 listed in Section 105.2.3.
trols. Designations and indicators of car controls
408.3.2.2 Duration. Power-operated swinging shall comply with Section 407.4.7.
doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum
408.4.8 Emergency Communications. Car emer-
when activated.
gency signaling devices complying with Section
408.3.3 Door Location and Width. Car doors shall 407.4.10 shall be provided.
comply with Section 408.3.3.
408.3.3.1 Cars with Single Door or Doors on 409 Private Residence Elevators
Opposite Ends. Car doors shall be positioned at 409.1 General. Private residence elevators shall com-
the narrow end of cars with a single door and on ply with Section 409 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed
cars with doors on opposite ends. Doors shall pro- in Section 105.2.5. Elevator operation shall be auto-
vide a clear opening width of 32 inches (815 mm) matic.
minimum.
EXCEPTION: Elevators complying with Section 407
408.3.3.2 Cars with Doors on Adjacent Sides. or 408 shall not be required to comply with Section
Car doors shall be permitted to be located on adja- 409.
cent sides of cars that provide an 18 square foot
(1.67 m2 ) platform. Doors located on the narrow 409.2 Call Controls. Call buttons at elevator landin~s
shall comply with Section 309. Call buttons shall be 14
end of cars shall provide a clear opening width of
inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimension.
36 inches (915 mm) minimum. Doors located on
the long side shall provide a clear opening width of 409.3 Doors and Gates. Elevator car and hoistway
42 inches (1065 mm) minimum and be located as doors and gates shall comply with Sections 409.3 and
far as practicable from the door on the narrow end. 404.
EXCEPTION: Car doors that provide a clear EXCEPTION: The maneuvering clearances required
opening width of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum by Section 404.2.3 shall not apply for approaches to
shall be permitted to be located on adjacent the push side of swinging doors.
sides of cars that provide a clear floor area of 409.3.1 Power Operation. Elevator car doors and
51 inches (1295 mm) in width and 51 inches gates shall be power operated and shall comply with
(1295 mm) in depth. ANSI/BHMA A 156.19 listed in Section 105.2.3. Ele-
408.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall vator cars with a single opening shall have low
comply with Section 408.4. energy power operated hoistway doors and gates.
408.4.1 Inside Dimensions. Elevator cars shall pro-
vide a clear floor width of 42 inches (1065 mm) mini-
EXCEPTION: Hoistway doors or gates shall be
permitted to be of the self-closing, manual type,
I
.J mum. The clear floor area shall not be less than
15.75 square feet (1.46 m2 ).
EXCEPTION: For installations in existing build-
ings, elevator cars that provide a clear floor area
where that door or gate provides access to a nar-
row end of the car that serves only one landing.
409.3.2 Duration. Power operated doors and gates
shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum when
of 15 square feet (1.4 m2 ) minimum, and provide a activated.
clear inside dimension of 36 inches (915 mm) min- 409.3.3 Door or Gate Location and Width. Car
imum in width and 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum gates or doors positioned at a narrow end of the clear
in depth, shall be permitted. This exception shall
I not apply to cars with doors on adjacent sides.
408.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator
floor area required by Section 409.4.1 shall provide a
clear opening width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum.
Car gates or doors positioned on adjacent sides shall
cars shall comply with Section 302. provide a clear opening width of 42 inches (1065
mm) minimum.
408.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The
clearance between the car platform sill and the edge 409.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall
comply with Section 409.4.
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32 min*
815
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(a) Car with Single Door
*Door opening size from Section 408.3.3
32 min
18 feee (1.67m 2 )
PLATFORM
32 min
815
J 36 min
915
FIG. 408.3.3
DOOR LOCATION FOR LIMITED USE/LIMITED APPLICATION (LULA) ELEVATORS
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I 32 min* .• J ifJ)
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815
36 min
15 feet2 min
1.4 m2
32 min*
815
FIG. 408.4.1
INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF LIMITED USE/LIMITED APPLICATION (LULA) ELEVATOR CARS
36
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409.4.1 Inside Dimensions. Elevator cars shall pro- 409.4.7.2 Operable Parts. The telephone and
vide a clear floor area 36 inches (915 mm) minimum emergency signaling device shall comply with
in width and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in depth. Section 309.3 and 309.4. I
409.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator 409.4.7.3 Compartment. If the device is in a
cars shall comply with Section 302. closed compartment, the compartment door hard-
409.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The ware shall comply with Section 309.
clearance between the car platform sill and the edge 409.4.7.4 Cord. The telephone cord shall be 29
of any hoistway landing shall be 11/4 inches (32 mm) inches (735 mm) minimum in length.
maximum.
410 Platform Lifts
409.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall automatically stop
at a floor landing within a tolerance of 1/2 inch (13 410.1 General. Platform lifts shall comply with Section
mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions. 410 and ASME A 18.1 listed in Section 105.2.6. Platform
409.4.5 Illumination. The level of illumination at the lifts shall not be attendant operated and shall provide
car controls, platform, and car threshold and landing unassisted entry and exit from the lift.
sill shall be 5 foot-candles (54 lux) minimum. 410.2 Lift Entry. Lifts with doors or gates shall comply
409.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Elevator car controls with Section 410.2.1. Lifts with ramps shall comply with
shall comply with Sections 409.4.6 and 309.4. Section 410.2.2.
409.4.6.1 Buttons. Control buttons shall be 3/4 410.2.1 Doors and Gates. Doors and gates shall be
inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimen- low energy power operated doors or gates complying
sion. Control buttons shall be raised or flush. with Section 404.3. Doors shall remain open for 20
seconds minimum. On lifts with one door or with
409.4.6.2 Height. Buttons with floor designations
doors on opposite ends, the end door clear opening
shall comply with Section 309.3.
width shall be 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. On lifts
409.4.6.3 Location. Controls shall be on a side- with one door on a narrow end and one door on a
wall, 12 inches (305 mm) minimum from any adja- long side, the end door clear opening width shall be
cent wall. 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. Side door clear open-
ing width shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum.
Where a door is provided on a long side and on a
narrow end of a lift, the side door shall be located
I
12 min with either the strike side or the hinge side in the cor-
305 ner furthest from the door on the narrow end.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Doors or gates shall be permitted to be of
the self-closing, manual type, where that
door or gate provides access to a narrow
end of the platform that serves only one
12 min landing. This exception shall not apply to
305 doors or gates with ramps.
2. Lifts serving two landings maximum and
having doors or gates on adjacent sides
shall be permitted to have self closing man-
ual doors or gates provided that the side
door or gate is located with the strike side
furthest from the end door. This exception
shall not apply to door or gates with ramps.
410.2.2 Ramps. Ramp widths shall not be less than
the platform opening they serve.
410.3 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces of platform lifts
FIG. 409.4.6.3
LOCATION OF CONTROLS IN
shall comply with Section 302.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATORS 410.4 Platform to Runway Clearance. The clearance
between the platform sill and the edge of any runway
I
409.4.7 Emergency Communications. Emergency landing shall be 11/4 inch (32 mm) maximum.
communications systems shall comply with Section 410.5 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space of platform
409.4.7. lifts shall comply with Section 410.5.
409.4.7.1 Type. A telephone and emergency sig- 410.5.1 Lifts with Single Door or Doors on Oppo-
nal device shall be provided in the car. site Ends. Platform lifts with a single door or with
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32 min
815
(a) Platform lift with door at one end or
opposite ends
36 min
915
Platform
FIG. 410.2.1
PLATFORM LIFT DOORS AND GATES
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PARKING SPACE ACCESS AISLE
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aisles are marked with lines, the width measure- 503.3 Access Aisle. Passenger loading zones shall
ments of access aisles and adjacent parking spaces have an adjacent access aisle complying with Section
shall be made from the centerline of the markings. 503.3.
EXCEPTION: Where access aisles or parking 503.3.1 Location. Access aisles shall adjoin an
spaces are not adjacent to another access aisle or accessible route. Access aisles shall not overlap the
parking space, measurements shall be permitted vehicular way.
to include the full width of the line defining the
503.3.2 Width. Access aisles serving vehicle pull-up
access aisle or parking space.
spaces shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in
502.5 Floor Surfaces. Parking spaces and access width.
aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface
503.3.3 Length. Access aisles shall be 20 feet (6095
slopes not steeper than 1:48. Access aisles shall be at
mm) minimum in length.
the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
503.3.4 Marking. Access aisles shall be marked so
502.6 Vertical Clearance. A vertical clearance of 98
as to discourage parking in them.
inches (2490 mm) minimum shall be provided at the fol-
lowing locations: 503.4 Floor Surfaces. Vehicle pull-up spaces and
access aisles serving them shall comply with Section
1 . Parking spaces for vans. 302 and shall have slopes not steeper than 1 :48.
2. The access aisles serving parking spaces for Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle
vans. pull-up space they serve.
3. The vehicular routes serving parking spaces for 503.5 Vertical Clearance. A vertical clearance of 114
vans. inches (2895 mm) minimum shall be provided at the fol-
502.7 Identification. Where accessible parking spaces lowing locations:
are required to be identified by signs, the signs shall 1. Vehicle pull-up spaces;
include the International Symbol of Accessibility com-
2. The access aisles serving vehicle pull-up spaces;
plying with Section 703.6.3.1. Signs identifying van
parking spaces shall contain the designation "van 3. A vehicular route from an entrance to the pas-
accessible." Such signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) senger loading zone, and;
minimum above the floor of the parking space, mea- 4. A vehicular route from the passenger loading
sured to the bottom of the sign. zone to a vehicular exit serving vehicle pull-up
502.8 Relationship to Accessible Routes. Parking spaces.
spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that cars
and vans, when parked, cannot obstruct the required 504 Stairways
clear width of adjacent accessible routes. 504.1 General. Accessible stairs shall comply with Sec-
tion 504.
503 Passenger Loading Zones
504.2 Treads and Risers. All steps on a flight of stairs
503.1 General. Accessible passenger loading zones shall have uniform riser height and uniform tread depth.
shall comply with Section 503. Risers shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 7
503.2 Vehicle Pull-up Space Size. Passenger loading inches (180 mm) maximum in height. Treads shall be
zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 96 inches 11 inches (280 mm) minimum in depth.
(2440 mm) minimum in width and 20 feet (6095 mm) 504.3 Open Risers. Open risers shall not be permitted.
minimum in length.
20 feet min
6100
60 min
area to be marked 1525
FIG. 503.3
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ACCESS AISLE
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11/2 max
38
radius 1/2 max typical
13
curved
11/2 max
38
beveled
FIG. 504.5
STAIR NOSINGS
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505.2 Location. Handrails shall be provided on both b. Horizontal projections beyond the sides of
sides of stairs and ramps. the handrail occur 11/2 inches (38 mm) mini-
EXCEPTIONS: mum below the bottom of the handrail, and
provided that for each '/2 inch (13 mm) of
1. In assembly seating areas, handrails shall not
I be required on both sides along aisle stairs,
provided with a handrail either at the side or
additional handrail perimeter dimension
above 4 inches (100 mm), the vertical clear-
ance dimension of 1'/2 inch (38 mm) can be
within the aisle. reduced by 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), and
2. In assembly seating areas, handrails shall not
I
c. Edges shall be rounded.
be required on the sides of ramped aisles serv-
ing seats. 2. Where handrails are provided along walking sur-
faces with slopes not steeper than 1:20, the bot-
505.3 Continuity. Handrails shall be continuous wit~in toms of handrail gripping surfaces shall be
the full length of each stair flight or ramp run. Inside permitted to be obstructed along their ~ntire
handrails on switchback or dogleg stairs or ramps shall length where they are integral to crash ralls or
be continuous between flights or runs. Other handrails bumper guards.
shall comply with Sections 505.10 and 307.
505.7 Cross Section. Handrails shall have a cross sec-
EXCEPTION: Handrails shall not be required to be tion complying with Section 505.7.1 or 505.7.2.
continuous in aisles serving seating where handrails
are discontinuous to provide access to seating and to 505.7.1 Circular Cross Section. Handrails with a
I permit crossovers within the aisles.
505.4 Height. Top of gripping surfaces of handrails
circular cross section shall have an outside diam-
eter of 11/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2
inches (51 mm) maximum.
shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches
(965 mm) maximum vertically above stai.r nosings, ramp 505.7.2 Noncircular Cross Sections. Handrails
surfaces and walking surfaces. Handrails shall be at a with a noncircular cross section shall have a
consistent height above stair nosings, ramp surfaces perimeter dimension of 4 inches (1 ~O mm) mini-
and walking surfaces. mum and 61/4 inches (160 mm) maXimum, and a
cross-section dimension of 2'/4 inches (57 mm)
505.5 Clearance. Clearance between handrail gripping maximum.
surface and adjacent surfaces shall be 11/2 inches (38
mm) minimum. 505.8 Surfaces. Handrails, and any wall or other sur-
faces adjacent to them, shall be free of any sharp or
505.6 Gripping Surface. Gripping surfaces shall be abrasive elements. Edges shall be rounded.
continuous, without interruption by newel posts, other
construction elements, or obstructions. 505.9 Fittings. Handrails shall not rotate within their fit-
tings.
EXCEPTIONS:
505.10 Handrail Extensions. Handrails shall extend
1. Handrail brackets or balusters attached to the beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and
bottom surface of the handrail shall not be con- ramp runs in accordance with Section 505.10.
sidered obstructions, provided the brackets or
balusters comply with the following criteria: EXCEPTIONS:
a. Not more than 20 percent of the handrail 1. Continuous handrails at the inside turn of stairs
length is obstructed, and ramps.
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TOP AND BOTTOM HANDRAIL EXTENSIONS AT RAMPS
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x = tread depth
FIG. 505.10.3
BOTTOM HANDRAIL EXTENSIONS AT STAIRS
506 Windows
506.1 General. Accessible windows shall have opera-
ble parts complying with Section 309.
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(b) Elevation
602.3 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply FIG. 602.5
with Section 309. DRINKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT LOCATION
45
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602.6 Water Flow. The spout shall provide a flow of 603.4 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Coat hooks shall be
water 4 inches (100 mm) minimum in height. The angle located within one of the reach ranges specified in Sec-
I
of the water stream from spouts within 3 inches (75 tion 308. Shelves shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) mini-
mm) of the front of the drinking fountain shall be 30 mum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the
degrees maximum, and from spouts between 3 inches floor.
(75 mm) and 5 inches (125 mm) from the front of the
603.5 Diaper Changing Tables. Diaper changing
drinking fountain shall be 15 degrees maximum, mea- tables shall comply with Sections 309 and 902
sured horizontally relative to the front face of the drink-
ing fountain. 603.6 Operable Parts. Operable parts on towel dis-
pensers and hand dryers serving accessible lavatories
603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms shall comply with Table 603.6.
603.1 General. Accessible toilet and bathing rooms 604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments
shall comply with Section 603.
604.1 General. Accessible water closets and toilet com-
603.2 Clearances. partments shall comply with Section 604. Compart-
603.2.1 Turning Space. A turning space complying ments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall
with Section 304 shall be provided within the room . comply with Section 603. Wheelchair accessible com-
1
ries, a mirror shall be located over the accessible lava-
tory and shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the r----
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MAXIMUM REACH DEPTH AND HEIGHT
Maximum 0.5 inch 2 inches 5 inches 6 inches 9 inches 11 inches
Reach Depth (13 mm) (51 mm) (125 mm) (150 mm) (230 mm) (280 mm)
Maximum 48 inches 46 inches 42 inches 40 inches 36 inches 34 inches
I Reach Height (1220 mm) (1170mm) (1065 mm) (1015 mm) (915 mm) (865 mm)
46
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SIZE OF CLEARANCE FOR WATER CLOSET
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tion.
EXCEPTION: A water closet in a toilet room for a sin- I
gle occupant, accessed only through a private office
and not for common use or public use, shall not be
required to comply with Section 604.4.
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comply with Section 609 and shall be provided in accor- <D ...--
dance with Sections 604.5.1 and 604.5.2. Grab bars (Y) (J)
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shall be provided on the rear wall and on the side wall (Y) 0
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closest to the water closet. co
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Grab bars are not required to be installed in a
toilet room for a single occupant, accessed Note: For children's dimensions see Fig. 609.4.2
only through a private office and not for com- FIG. 604.5.1
mon use or public use, provided reinforcement SIDE WALL GRAB BAR FOR WATER CLOSET
47
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maximum above the floor, and with the center line of 604.7 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall com-
the bar located 39 inches (990 mm) minimum and 41 ply with Section 309.4. Where the dispenser is located
inches (1040 mm) maximum from the rear wall. above the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be
EXCEPTION: The vertical grab bar at water clos- located within an area 24 inches (610 mm) minimum
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DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION
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Wall-Hung and
Floor-Mounted Water Closet - Children
FIG. 604.9.2
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET COMPARTMENTS
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604.9.5 Toe Clearance. Toe clearance for compart- 62 inches (1575 mm) in depth with a
I ments primarily for children's use shall comply with wall-hung water closet, or greater than
Section 604.9.5.2. Toe clearance for other wheel- 65 inches (1650 mm) in depth with a
chair accessible compartments shall comply with floor-mounted water closet.
Section 604.9.5.1. 2. Toe clearance at the side partition is not
604.9.5.1 Toe Clearance at Compartments. The required in a compartment greater than
front partition and at least one side partition shall 66 inches (1675 mm) in width.
provide a toe clearance of 9 inches (230 mm) min-
imum above the floor and extending 6 inches (150
604.9.5.2 Toe Clearance at Compartments for
Children's Use. The front partition and at least
I
mm) beyond the compartment side face of the one side partition of compartments primarily for
partition, exclusive of partition support members. children's use shall provide a toe clearance of 12
EXCEPTIONS: inches (305 mm) minimum above the floor and
1. Toe clearance at the front partition is not extending 6 inches (150 mm) beyond the compart-
required in a compartment greater than
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FIG. 604.9.5
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE COMPARTMENT TOE CLEARANCE
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ment side face of the partition, exclusive of parti- tion 604.5.1 shall be provided on both sides of the
tion support members. compartment.
EXCEPTIONS: 604.11 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for
1. Toe clearance at the front partition is not Children's Use.
required in a compartment greater than 604.11.1 General. Accessible water closets and toi-
65 inches (1650 mm) in depth. let compartments primarily for children's use shall
2. Toe clearance at the side partition is not comply with Section 604.11 .
required in a compartment greater than 604.11.2 Location. The water closet primarily for
66 inches (1675 mm) in width. children's use shall be located with a wall or partition
604.9.6 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with Sec- to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the
tion 609. Side wall grab bars complying with Section water closet shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum
604.5.1 located on the wall closest to the water and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall
closet, and a rear wall grab bar complying with Sec- or partition. Water closets located in ambulatory
tion 604.5.2, shall be provided. accessible toilet compartments specified in Section
604.10 shall be located as specified in Section 604.2.
604.10 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments.
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CHILDREN'S WATER CLOSET LOCATION
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605 Urinals
mum above the floor shall be permitted at lava-
tories and sinks used primarily by children
ages 6 through 12 where the rim or counter
surface is 31 inches (785 mm) maximum
605.1 General. Accessible urinals shall comply with above the floor.
Section 605.
4. A parallel approach complying with Section
I 605.2 Height and Depth. Urinals shall be of the stall 305 and centered on the sink, shall be permit- I
type or shall be of the wall hung type with the rim at 17 ted at lavatories and sinks used primarily by
inches (430 mm) maximum above the floor. Wall hung
I urinals shall be 13 1/ 2 inches (345 mm) minimum in
children ages 5 and younger.
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5. The requirement for knee and toe clearance depth of 11 inches (280 mm) maximum or, if automatic,
shall not apply to more than one bowl of a mul- shall be activated within a reach depth of 11 inches
tibowl sink. (280 mm) maximum. Water and soap flow shall be pro-
I
6. A parallel approach complying with Section
305 and centered on the sink, shall be permit-
ted at wet bars.
606.3 Height. The front of lavatories and sinks shall be
vided with a reach depth of 11 inches (280 mm) maxi-
mum.
606.6 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces. Water supply and
drainpipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated
.
34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the floor, mea- or otherwise configured to protect against contact.
..
sured to the higher of the rim or counter surface. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lav-
atories and sinks.
I EXCEPTION: A lavatory in a toilet or bathing facility
for a single occupant, accessed only through a pri- 607 Bathtubs
vate office and not for common use or public use,
shall not be required to comply with Section 606.3. 607.1 General. Accessible bathtubs shall comply with
Section 607.
607.2 Clearance. A clearance in front of bathtubs
extending the length of the bathtub and 30 inches (760
mm) minimum in depth shall be provided. Where a per-
manent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub,
the clearance shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) mini-
mum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub.
607.3 Seat. A permanent seat at the head end of the
x bathtub or a removable in-tub seat shall be provided.
COL()
E<o Seats shall comply with Section 610.
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607.4 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with Section
609 and shall be provided in accordance with Section
607.4.1 or 607.4.2.
EXCEPTION: Grab bars shall not be required to be
installed in a bathing facility for a single occupant
FIG. 606.3 accessed only through a private office and not for
HEIGHT OF LAVATORIES AND SINKS
common use or public use, provided reinforcement
has been installed in walls and located so as to per-
606.4 Faucets. Faucets shall comply with Section 309. mit the installation of grab bars complying with Sec-
Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for tion 607.4.
10 seconds minimum. 607.4.1 Bathtubs with Permanent Seats. For bath- •
606.5 Lavatories with Enhanced Reach Range. tubs with permanent seats, grab bars complying with
Where enhanced reach range is required at lavatories, Section 607.4.1 shall be provided.
faucets and soap dispenser controls shall have a reach
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to the open face of the compartment.
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~/////////. plying with Section 610 shall be provided on the
wall opposite the control wall.
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installed in a shower for a single occupant,
I accessed only through a private office and not
I for common use or public use, provided rein-
FIG. 607.5 forcement has been installed in walls and
LOCATION OF BATHTUB CONTROLS located so as to permit the installation of a
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shower seat.
607.8 Water Temperature. Bathtubs shall deliver water
that is 120°F (49°C) maximum. 608.2.2 Standard Roll-in-type Shower Compart-
ments. Standard roll-in-type shower compartments
608 Shower Compartments shall comply with Section 608.2.2.
608.2.2.1 Size. Standard roll-in-type shower com-
608.1 General. Accessible shower compartments shall
comply with Section 608. partments shall have a clear inside dimension of
60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width and 30
608.2 Size, clearance and seat. Shower compart- inches (760 mm) minimum in depth, measured at
ments shall have sizes, clearances and seats comply-
1
ing with Section 608.2.
608.2.1 Transfer-type Shower Compartments.
the center point of opposing sides. An entry 60
inches (1525 mm) minimum in width shall be pro-
vided.
Transfer-type shower compartments shall comply I
I with Section 608.2.1.
608.2.2.2 Clearance. A clearance of 60 inches
(1525 mm) minimum in length adjacent to the 60-
inch (1525 mm) width of the open face of the
36 shower compartment, and 30 inches (760 mm)
915 minimum in depth, shall be provided.
back wall
EXCEPTION: A lavatory complying with Sec- I
tion 606 shall be permitted at the end of the
clearance opposite the seat.
608.2.2.3 Seat. A folding seat complying with Sec-
seat <t <t control ~ ~ tion 610 shall be provided on an end wall.
wall wall 0)
EXCEPTIONS:
1. A seat is not required to be installed in a
shower for a single occupant accessed
I only through a private office and not for
I
I common use or public use, provided
I reinforcement has been installed in walls
I
I and located so as to permit the installa-
I tion of a shower seat.
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2. A fixed seat shall be permitted where the
seat does not overlap the minimum clear
1220
inside dimension required by Section
Note: inside finished dimensions measured 608.2.2.1.
at the center points of opposing sides
FIG. 608.2.1
TRANSFER-TYPE SHOWER
608.2.3 Alternate Roll-in-type Shower Compart-
ments. Alternate roll-in-type shower compartments
shall comply with Section 608.2.3.
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608.2.3.1 Size. Alternate roll-in shower compart- 608.3.1 Transfer-Type Showers. Grab bars for
I ments shall have a clear inside dimension of 60 transfer type showers shall comply with Section
inches (1525 mm) minimum in width, and 36 608.3.1.
inches (915 mm) in depth, measured at the center
point of opposing sides. An entry 36 inches (915)
mm) minimum in width shall be provided at one
end of the 60-inch (1525 mm) width of the com- back wall
f 18
455 7 r
partment. A seat wall, 24 inches (610 mm) mini-
mum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum in length,
shall be provided on the entry side of the compart-
ment.
seat control
608.2.3.2 Seat. A folding seat complying with Sec- wall
tion 610 shall be provided on the seat wall oppo-
wall
site the back wall.
EXCEPTION: A seat is not required to be
installed in a shower for a single occupant,
accessed only through a private office and not
for common use or public use, provided rein- 4 max
forcement has been installed in walls and
located so as to permit the installation of a
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shower seat. FIG. 608.3.1
GRAB BARS IN TRANSFER-TYPE SHOWERS
608.3 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with Section
609 and shall be provided in accordance with Section 608.3.1.1 Horizontal Grab Bars. Horizontal grab
608.3. Where multiple grab bars are used, required hor- bars shall be provided across the control wall and
izontal grab bars shall be installed at the same height on the back wall to a point 18 inches (455 mm)
above the floor. from the control wall.
EXCEPTION: Grab bars are not required to be 608.3.1.2 Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical grab bar
installed in a shower for a single occupant, accessed 18 inches (455 mm) minimum in length shall be
only through a private office and not for common use provided on the control end wall 3 inches (75 mm)
or public use, provided reinforcement has been minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above
installed in walls and located so as to permit the the horizontal grab bar, and 4 inches (100 mm)
...
installation of grab bars complying with Section
608.3.
<t
maximum inward from the front edge of the
shower.
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n back wall
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control I
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end wall I
E ~ wall I wall
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FIG. 608.3.2
TRANSFER-TYPE SHOWER
GRAB BARS IN STANDARD ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWERS
CONTROLS AND HANDSHOWER LOCATION
60S.3.3 Alternate Roll-in-Type Showers. In alternate 608.4.2 Standard Roll-in Showers. In standard roll-
roll-in type showers, grab bars shall be provided on the in showers, the controls and hand shower shall be
back wall and the end wall adjacent to the seat. Grab located on the back wall above the grab bar, 48 I
bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars inches (1220 mm) maximum above the shower floor
shall be 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from the adjacent and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 27 inches I
wall. (685 mm) maximum from the end wall behind the
seat.
6 max 6 max
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685
back wall T
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seat wall .0
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GRAB BARS IN ALTERNATE ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWERS
With Seat
60S.4 Controls and Hand Showers. Controls and
FIG. 608.4.2
hand showers shall comply with Sections 608.4 and STANDARD ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWER
309.4. CONTROL AND HANDSHOWER LOCATION
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608.4.3 Alternate Roll-in Showers. In alternate roll- bar shall be installed so as to not obstruct the use of
in showers, the controls and hand shower shall be grab bars.
located 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 48 inches
(1220 mm) maximum above the shower floor. In
EXCEPTION: In other than Accessible units and
Type A units, a fixed shower head located 48 inches
I
alternate roll-in showers with controls and hand (1220 mm) maximum above the shower floor shall be
shower located on the end wall adjacent to the seat, permitted in lieu of a hand shower.
the controls and hand shower shall be 27 inches
(685 mm) maximum from the seat wall. In alternate 608.6 Thresholds. Thresholds in roll-in-type shower
roll-in showers with the controls and hand shower compartments shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in
located on the back wall opposite the seat, the con- height in accordance with Section 303. In transfer-type
trols and hand shower shall be located within 15 shower compartments, thresholds 1/2 inch (13 mm)
shall be provided. The hand shower shall have a controi reinforcement of the floor slab, a threshold 2 inches
with a nonpositive shut-off feature. Where provided, an (51 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted.
I adjustable-height hand shower mounted on a vertical
<t
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15 max
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V
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End Wall Back Wall
(Elevation) (Elevation)
back wall
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end side
wall wall
seat wall
(c)
With Seat
(Plan)
FIG. 608.4.3
ALTERNATE ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWER CONTROL AND HANDSHOWER LOCATION
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608.7 Shower Enclosures. Shower compartment 604.7 shall be permitted within the 12-inch (30SI
enclosures for shower compartments shall not obstruct mm) space above and the 11/2 inch (38 mm)
controls or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto spaces below and at the ends of the grab bar.
shower seats.
608.8 Water Temperature. Showers shall deliver water
that is 120°F (49°C) maximum.
4 to 4.8 perimeter
100 - 120
11/2 min
2 max 38
IT;
, FIG. 609.3
SPACING OF GRAB BARS
Noncircular
and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the floor
measured to the top of the gripping surface or shall
be installed as required by Items 1 through 3.
I
FIG. 609.2
SIZE OF GRAB BARS 1. The lower grab bar on the back wall of a bath-
tub shall comply with Section 607.4.1.1 or
607.4.2.1.
609.2.1 Circular Cross Section. Grab bars with a
circular cross section shall have an outside diameter 2. Vertical grab bars shall comply with Sections
of 11/4 inch (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (S1 mm) 604.5.1, 607.4.1.2.2, 607.4.2.2, and 608.3.1.2.
maximum. 3. Grab bars at water closets primarily for chil-
609.2.2 Noncircular Cross Section. Grab bars with dren's use shall comply with Section 609.4.2.
a noncircular cross section shall have a cross section 609.4.2 Position of Children's Grab Bars. At water
dimension of 2 inches (S1 mm) maximum, and a closets primarily for children's use complying with
perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum Section 604.11, grab bars shall be installed in a hori-
and 4.8 inches (120 mm) maximum. zontal position 18 inches (455 mm) minimum and 27
609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and the inches (685 mm) maximum above the floor mea-
grab bar shall be 11/2 inches (38 mm). The space sured to the top of the gripping surface. A vertical
between the grab bar and projecting objects below and grab bar shall be mounted with the bottom of the bar
at the ends of the grab bar shall be 11/2 inches (38 mm) located between 21 inches (535 mm) minimum and
minimum. The space between the grab bar and project- 30 inches (760 mm) maximum above the floor and
ing objects above the grab bar shall be 12 inches (30S with the centerline of the bar located between 34
mm) minimum. inches (865 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm)
maximum from the rear wall.
EXCEPTIONS:
609.5 Surface Hazards. Grab bars, and any wall or
1. The space between the grab bars and shower
other surfaces adjacent to grab bars, shall be free of
controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars
sharp or abrasive elements. Edges shall be rounded.
above the grab bar shall be permitted to be 11/2
inches (38 mm) minimum. 609.6 Fittings. Grab bars shall not rotate within their fit-
tings.
2. Recessed dispensers projecting from the wall 1/4
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face at the locations specified in this standard and does 610.2 Bathtub Seats. The height of bathtub seats shall
not obstruct the clear floor space. Horizontal and verti- be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485
34- 36
865 - 915 36 min
915 12 min
54 min
305
12 max 1370
305
42 min n Section 604.5.2 --+---..
(£ 1065 ,Lil
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(a) Side Wall View (b) Rear Wall View
FIG. 609.4.2
POSITION OF CHILDREN'S GRAB BARS
if :J) Q)
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"'<t
I I
if :J) is 3.J
15 - 16 15 min
380 - 405 380 \
l' - ;r
FIG. 610.2
BATHTUB SEATS
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I
L-SHAPED SHOWER COMPARTMENT SEAT
J
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611.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space comply-
ing with Section 305, positioned for parallel approach,
shall be provided. For top loading machines, the clear
floor space shall be centered on the appliance. For front
loading machines, the centerline of the clear floor space
shall be offset 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the
centerline of the door opening.
611.3 Operable Parts. Operable parts, including doors,
lint screens, detergent and bleach compartments, shall
comply with Section 309.
611.4 Height. Top loading machines shall have the
door to the laundry compartment 36 inches (915 mm)
maximum above the floor. Front loading machines shall
have the bottom of the opening to the laundry compart-
ment 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 I
FIG. 610.3.1 mm) maximum above the floor.
RECTANGULAR SHOWER COMPARTMENT SEAT
612 Saunas and Steam Rooms
610.3.2 L-Shaped Seats. The rear edge of an L- 612.1 General. Saunas and steam rooms shall comply
shaped seat shall be 21/2 inches (64 mm) maximum with Section 612.
and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and
16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. 612.2 Bench. Where seating is provided in saunas and
The rear edge of the "L" portion of the seat shall be steam rooms, at least one bench shall comply with Sec-
11/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the wall and the tion 903. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space
front edge shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and required by Section 903.2.
15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the wall. The end 612.3 Turning space. A turning space complying with
of the "L" shall be 22 inches (560 mm) minimum and Section 304 shall be provided within saunas and steam
23 inches (585 mm) maximum from the main seat rooms.
wall.
610.4 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not
be exceeded for materials used where a vertical or hori-
zontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any
pOint on the seat, fastener mounting device, or support-
ing structure.
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ct
1
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I
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1 I 1
1
1
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CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
OCJ CJO
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HEIGHT OF LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
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701 General tion 703.5 and shall have text descriptors located
directly below the pictogram field and complying with
701.1 Scope. Communications elements and features Sections 703.2 and 703.3.
required to be accessible by the scoping provisions
adopted by the administrative authority shall comply EXCEPTION: Pictograms that provide information
with the applicable provisions of Chapter 7. about a room or space, such as "No Smoking",
occupant logos, and the International Symbol of
702 Alarms Accessibility, are not required to have text descrip-
tors.
702.1 General. Accessible audible and visible alarms
and notification appliances shall be installed in accor- 703.2 Visual Characters.
dance with NFPA 72 listed in Section 105.2.2, be pow- 703.2.1 General. Visual characters shall comply with
ered by a commercial light and power source, be the following:
permanently connected to the wiring of the premises 1. Visual characters that also serve as raised
electric system, and be permanently installed. characters shall comply with Section 703.3, or
703 Signs 2. Visual characters on VMS signage shall com-
ply with Section 703.7, or
703.1 General. Accessible signs shall comply with Sec-
tion 703. Tactile signs shall contain both raised charac- 3. Visual characters not covered in items 1 and 2
ters and braille. Where signs with both visual and raised shall comply with Section 703.2.
characters are required, either one sign with both visual EXCEPTION: The visual and raised require-
and raised characters, or two separate signs, one with ments of item 1 shall be permitted to be pro-
visual, and one with raised characters, shall be pro- vided by two separate signs that provide
vided. corresponding information provided one sign
703.1.1 Designations. Interior and exterior signs complies with Section 703.2 and the second
identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall com- sign complies with Section 703.3.
ply with Sections 703.1, 703.2, and 703.3. 703.2.2 Case. Characters shall be uppercase, lower-
EXCEPTION: Exterior signs that are not located at case, or a combination of both.
the door to the space they serve shall not be 703.2.3 Style. Characters shall be conventional in form.
required to comply with Section 703.3. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly dec-
703.1.2 Directional and Informational Signs. Signs orative, or of other unusual forms.
that provide direction to or information about interior 703.2.4 Character Height. The uppercase letter "I"
spaces and facilities of the site shall comply with shall be used to determine the allowable height of all
Section 703.2. characters of a font. The uppercase letter "I" of the font
703.1.3 Pictograms. Where pictograms are pro- shall have a minimum height complying with Table
vided as designations of permanent interior rooms 703.2.4. Viewing distance shall be measured as the
and spaces, the pictograms shall comply with Sec- horizontal distance between the character and an
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obstruction preventing further approach towards the 703.3.3 Case. Characters shall be uppercase.
sign. 703.3.4 Style. Characters shall be sans serif. Char-
EXCEPTION: In assembly seating where the maxi- acters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly deco-
mum viewing distance is 100 feet (30.5 m) or greater, rative, or of other unusual forms.
the height of the uppercase "I" of fonts shall be per- 703.3.5 Character Height. The uppercase letter "I"
mitted to be 1 inch (25 mm) for every 30 feet (9145 shall be used to determine the allowable height of all
mm) of viewing distance, provided the character characters of a font. The height of the uppercase let-
height is 8 inches (205 mm) minimum. Viewing dis- ter "I" of the font, measured vertically from the base-
tance shall be measured as the horizontal distance line of the character, shall be 5/8 inch (16 mm)
between the character and where someone is minimum, and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
expected to view the sign.
EXCEPTION: Where separate raised and visual I
703.2.5 Character Width. The uppercase letter "0" characters with the same information are pro-
shall be used to determine the allowable width of all vided, the height of the raised uppercase letter "I" I
characters of a font. The width of the uppercase let- shall be permitted to be 1/2 inch (13 mm) minimum.
ter "0" of the font shall be 55 percent minimum and
110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase
"I" of the font.
703.2.6 Stroke Width. The uppercase letter "I" shall
be used to determine the allowable stroke width of all
characters of a font. The stroke width shall be 10 per-
cent minimum and 30 percent maximum of the height
of the uppercase "I" of the font.
703.2.7 Character Spacing. Spacing shall be mea-
sured between the two closest pOints of adjacent N"'"
IL()
characters within a message, excluding word 00 I
spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall ;{)<O
be 10 percent minimum and 35 percent maximum of
the character height.
703.2.8 Line Spacing. Spacing between the base-
lines of separate lines of characters within a mes-
sage shall be 135 percent minimum and 170 percent
maximum of the character height. FIG. 703.3.5
CHARACTER HEIGHT
EXCEPTION: In assembly seating where the
maximum viewing distance is 100 feet (30.5 m) or
greater, the spacing between the baselines of sep- 703.3.6 Character Width. The uppercase letter "0"
arate lines of characters within a message shall be shall be used to determine the allowable width of all
permitted to be 120 percent minimum and 170 characters of a font. The width of the uppercase let-
percent maximum of the character height. ter "0" of the font shall be 55 percent minimum and
703.2.9 Height Above Floor. Visual characters shall 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase
be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum above the floor of "I" of the font.
the viewing position, measured to the baseline of the 703.3.7 Stroke Width. Raised character stroke width I
character. Heights shall comply with Table 703.2.4, shall comply with Section 703.3.7. The uppercase
based on the size of the characters on the sign. letter "I" of the font shall be used to determine the
EXCEPTION: Visual characters indicating eleva- allowable stroke width of all characters of a font.
tor car controls shall not be required to comply 703.3.7.1 Maximum. The stroke width shall be 15
with Section 703.2.9. percent maximum of the height of the uppercase
703.2.10 Finish and Contrast. Characters and their letter "I" measured at the top surface of the char-
background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters acter, and 30 percent maximum of the height of
shall contrast with their background, with either light the uppercase letter "I" measured at the base of
characters on a dark background, or dark characters the character.
on a light background. 703.3.7.2 Minimum. When characters are both
703.3 Raised Characters. visual and raised, the stroke width shall be 10 per- I
I 703.3.1 General. Raised characters shall comply
with Section 703.3, and shall be duplicated in braille
cent minimum of the height of the uppercase letter
"I".
703.3.8 Character Spacing. Character spacing shall
complying with Section 703.4.
be measured between the two closest pOints of adja-
I 703.3.2 Depth. Raised characters shall be raised 1/32
cent raised characters within a message, excluding I
inch (0.8 mm) minimum above their background.
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HEIGHT OF RAISED CHARACTERS ABOVE FLOOR
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I 18 min
I I
455
I I I
I I
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<t centered on
raised characters
18 min
455
FIG. 703.3.11
LOCATION OF SIGNS AT DOORS
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nearest adjacent wall. Signs containing raised char- 703.4.2 Uppercase Letters. The indication of an
I acters and braille shall be located so that a clear floor
area 18 inches (455 mm) minimum by 18 inches (455
uppercase letter or letters shall only be used before
the first word of sentences, proper nouns and names,
I mm) minimum, centered on the raised characters is individual letters of the alphabet, initials, or acro-
provided beyond the arc of any door swing between nyms.
the closed position and 45 degree open position. 703.4.3 Dimensions. Braille dots shall have a
EXCEPTION: Signs containing raised characters
I and braille shall be permitted on the push side of
doors with closers and without hold-open devices.
domed or rounded shape and shall comply with
Table 703.4.3.
703.4.4 Position. Braille shall be below the corre-
703.3.12 Finish and Contrast. Characters and their sponding text. If text is multilined, braille shall be
background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters placed below entire text. Braille shall be separated 3/8
shall contrast with their background with either light inch (9.5 mm) minimum from any other raised char- I
characters on a dark background, or dark characters acters and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum from raised
on a light background. borders and decorative elements. Braille provided on
I EXCEPTION: Where separate raised characters elevator car controls shall be separated 3/16 inch (4.8
and visual characters with the same information mm) minimum either directly below or adjacent to the
I are provided, raised characters are not required to corresponding raised characters or symbols.
have nonglare finish or to contrast with their back- 703.4.5 Mounting Height. Braille shall be 48 inches
ground. (1220 mm) minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm) maxi-
mum above the floor, measured to the baseline of
703.4 Braille the braille cells.
703.4.1 General. Braille shall be contracted (Grade EXCEPTION: Elevator car controls shall not be
2) braille and shall comply with Section 703.4. required to comply with Section 703.4.5.
Ie
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Distance between
dots in the same cell----t-.-t
e I
I
01 I
oe :00:
Distance between 00 (00)
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corresponding dots from
one cell directly below--- ~ Blank cell space
/-----..~ _ /;::" between words
eo (0 0 \ e (e"J ... Raised dot
o \"-..._---/
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No raised dot
FIG. 703.4.3
BRAILLE MEASUREMENT
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POSITION OF BRAILLE PICTOGRAM FIELD
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703.6.3.1 International Symbol of Accessibility. ties, shall not be required to comply with Section
The International Symbol of Accessibility shall 703.7.1.
comply with Figure 703.6.3.1. 703.7.2 Case. Low resolution VMS characters shall
703.6.3.2 International Symbol of TTY. The be uppercase.
International Symbol of TTY shall comply with Fig- 703.7.3 Style. Low resolution VMS characters shall
ure 703.6.3.2. be conventional in form, shall be san serif, and shall
703.6.3.3 Assistive Listening Systems. Assis- not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative, or of
tive listening systems shall be identified by the other unusual forms.
International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss 703.7.4 Character Height. The uppercase letter "I"
complying with Figure 703.6.3.3. shall be used to determine the allowable height of all
703.6.3.4 Volume-Controlled Telephones. Tele- low resolution VMS characters of a font. Viewing dis-
phones with volume controls shall be identified by tance shall be measured as the horizontal distance
a pictogram of a telephone handset with radiating between the character and an obstruction preventing
sound waves on a square field complying with Fig- further approach towards the sign. The uppercase
ure 703.6.3.4. letter "I" of the font shall have a minimum height com-
703.7 Variable Message Signs. plying with Table 703.7.4.
703.7.1 General. High resolution variable message EXCEPTION: In assembly seating where the
maximum viewing distance is 100 feet (30.5 m) or
sign (VMS) characters shall comply with Sections
703.2 and 703.7.12 through 703.7.14. Low resolution greater, the height of the uppercase "I" of low res-
olution VMS fonts shall be permitted to be 1 inch
variable message sign (VMS) characters shall com-
(25 mm) for every 30 feet (9145 mm) of viewing
ply with Section 703.7.
distance, provided the character height is 8 inches
EXCEPTION: Theatrical performance related (205 mm) minimum. Viewing distance shall be
VMS signs, including but not limited to, text and measured as the horizontal distance between the
translation delivery systems, surtitles and subti- character and where someone is expected to view
the sign.
FIG. 703.6.3.3
FIG. 703.6.3.1 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY ACCESS FOR HEARING LOSS
1111111111
11111111
1111111111
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703.7.5 Character Width. The uppercase letter "0" with Table 703.7.4, based on the size of the charac-
shall be used to determine the allowable width of all ters on the sign.
low resolution VMS characters of a font. Low resolu- 703.7.10 Finish. The background of Low resolution
tion VMS characters shall comply with the pixel count VMS characters shall have a non-glare finish.
for character width in Table 703.7.5.
703.7.11 Contrast. Low resolution VMS characters
703.7.6 Stroke Width. The uppercase letter "I" shall shall be light characters on a dark background.
be used to determine the allowable stroke width of all
low resolution VMS characters of a font. Low resolu- 703.7.12 Protective Covering. Where a protective
tion VMS characters shall comply with the pixel count layer is placed over VMS characters through which
for stroke width in Table 703.7.5. the VMS characters must be viewed, the protective
covering shall have a non-glare finish.
703.7.7 Character Spacing. Spacing shall be mea-
sured between the two closest pOints of adjacent low 703.7.13 Brightness. The brightness of variable
resolution VMS characters within a message, exclud- message signs in exterior locations shall automati-
ing word spaces. Low resolution VMS character cally adjust in response to changes in ambient light
spacing shall comply with the pixel count for charac- levels.
ter spacing in Table 703.7.5. 703.7.14 Rate of Change. Where a VMS message
703.7.8 Line Spacing. Low resolution VMS charac- can be displayed in its entirety on a single screen, it
ters shall comply with Section 703.2.8. shall be displayed on a single screen and shall
remain motionless on the screen for a minimum 3
703.7.9 Height Above Floor. Low resolution VMS seconds or one second minimum for every 7 charac-
characters shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum ters of the message including spaces whichever is
above the floor of the viewing position, measured to longer.
the baseline of the character. Heights of low resolu-
tion variable message sign characters shall comply
1
TABLE 703.7.5 PIXEL COUNT FOR LOW RESOLUTION VMS SIGNAGE
Character Height Character Width Range Stroke Width Range Character Spacing Range
7 5-6 1 2
8 6-7 1-2 2-3
9 6-8 1-2 2-3
10 7-9 2 2-4
11 8-10 2 2-4
12 8-11 2 3-4
13 9-12 2-3 3-5
14 10-13 2-3 3-5
15 11-14 2-3 3-5
(1) Measured in pixels. I
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704.2.5 Hearing-Aid Compatibility. Telephones locations shall not be required to comply with Section
shall be hearing aid compatible. 70S.4.
704.3 Volume-control Telephones. Public telephones 705.3 Contrast. Detectable warning surfaces shall con-
required to have volume controls shall be equipped with trast visually with adjacent surfaces, either light-on-dark
a receiver volume control that provides a gain adjust- or dark-on-light.
able up to 20 dB minimum. Incremental volume controls 705.4 Interior Locations. Detectable warning surfaces
shall provide at least one intermediate step of gain of 12 in interior locations shall differ from adjoining walking
dB minimum. An automatic reset shall be provided. surfaces in resiliency or sound-on-cane contact.
704.4 TTY. TIYs required at a public pay telephone 705.5 Truncated Domes. Detectable warning surfaces
shall be permanently affixed within, or adjacent to, the shall have truncated domes complying with Section
telephone enclosure. Where an acoustic coupler is 70S.S.
used, the telephone cord shall be of sufficient length to
I allow connection of the TIY and the telephone receiver. 705.5.1 Size. Truncated domes shall have a base
diameter of 0.9 inch (23 mm) minimum and 1.4 inch
704.5 Height. When in use, the touch surface of TTY (36 mm) maximum, and a top diameter of SO percent
keypads shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum above minimum and 6S percent maximum of the base diam-
the floor. eter.
EXCEPTION: Where seats are provided, TTYs shall 705.5.2 Height. Truncated domes shall have a
not be required to comply with Section 704.5. height of 0.2 inch (S.1 mm).
I 704.6 TTY Shelf. Where public pay telephones
705.5.3 Spacing. Truncated domes shall have a
designed to accommodate a portable TTY are provided,
center-to-center spacing of 1.6 inches (41 mm) mini-
they shall be equipped with a shelf and an electrical out-
mum and 2.4 inches (61 mm) maximum, and a base-
let within or adjacent to the telephone enclosure. The
to-base spacing of 0.6S inch (16.S mm) minimum,
telephone handset shall be capable of being placed
measured between the most adjacent domes on the
flush on the surface of the shelf. The shelf shall be
grid.
capable of accommodating a TIY and shall have a ver-
tical clearance 6 inches (150 mm) minimum in height 705.5.4 Alignment. Truncated domes shall be
above the area where the TIY is placed. aligned in a square grid pattern.
704.7 Protruding Objects. Telephones, enclosures, 705.6 Transportation Platform Edges. Detectable
and related equipment shall comply with Section 307. warning surfaces at transportation platform boarding
edges shall extend the full length of the public use
705 Detectable Warnings areas of the platform. The detectable warning surface
705.1 General. Detectable warning surfaces shall com- shall extend 24 inches (610 mm) from the boarding
ply with Section 70S. edge of the platform.
705.2 Standardization. Detectable warning surfaces 706 Assistive Listening Systems
shall be standard within a building, facility, site, or com- 706.1 General. Accessible assistive listening systems
plex of buildings.
in assembly areas shall comply with Section 706.
EXCEPTION: In facilities that have both interior and
exterior locations, detectable warnings in exterior
,- 20 max
I 510
I I
I I
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I I I
L ________ J I
I
(a) Parallel Approach. L ____ ~
FIG. 704.2.1
CLEAR FLOOR SPACE FOR TELEPHONES
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706.2 Receiver Jacks. Receivers required for use with 707 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) and Fare
an assistive listening system shall include a 1/8 inch (3.2 Machines
mm) standard mono jack.
707.1 General. Accessible automatic teller machines
706.3 Receiver Hearing-aid Compatibility. Receivers and fare machines shall comply with Section 707.
required to be hearing aid compatible shall interface
with telecoils in hearing aids through the provision of 707.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space comply-
neck loops. ing with Section 305 shall be provided in front of the
machine.
706.4 Sound Pressure Level. Assistive listening sys-
tems shall be capable of providing a sound pressure EXCEPTION: Clearfloor space is not required at
level of 110 dB minimum and 118 dB maximum, with a drive up only automatic teller machines and fare
dynamic range on the volume control of 50 dB. machines.
706.5 Signal-to-noise Ratio. The signal-to-noise ratio
for internally generated noise in assistive listening sys-
tems shall be 18 dB minimum.
707.3 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply
with Section 309. Unless a clear or correct key is pro-
vided, each operable part shall be able to be differenti-
I
ated by sound or touch, without activation.
706.6 Peak Clipping Level. Peak clipping shall not
exceed 18 dB of clipping relative to the peaks of EXCEPTION: Drive up only automatic teller
speech. machines and fare machines shall not be required to
comply with Section 309.2 or 309.3.
50% - 65%
base diameter
o o
o 000
l~
6:;; __c:::d
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J./
0.9 - 1.4
J
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TRUNCATED DOME SIZE AND SPACING
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(a) (b)
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Ascending Descending
FIG. 707.5
NUMERIC KEY LAYOUT
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707.4 Privacy. Automatic teller machines shall provide with vIsion impairments. Speech shall be delivered
the opportunity for the same degree of privacy of input through a mechanism that is readily available to all
and output available to all individuals. users including, but not limited to, an industry standard
707.5 Numeric Keys. Numeric keys shall be arranged connector or a telephone handset. Speech shall be
in a 12-key ascending or descending telephone keypad recorded or digitized human, or synthesized.
layout. The number Five key shall have a single raised EXCEPTIONS:
dot.
1. Audible tones shall be permitted in lieu of
707.6 Function Keys. Function keys shall comply with speech for visible output that is not displayed
Section 707.6. for security purposes, including but not limited
707.6.1 Raised Symbols. Function key surfaces to, asterisks representing personal identifica-
I shall have raised symbols as shown in Table
707.6.1.
tion numbers.
2. Advertisements and other similar information
shall not be required to be audible unless they
TABLE 707.6.1-RAISED SYMBOLS convey information that can be used in the
transaction being conducted.
I Key Function
Enter or Proceed:
Description of
Raised Symbol
CIRCLE
Raised
Symbol
0
3. Where speech synthesis cannot be supported,
dynamic alphabetic output shall not be
required to be audible.
Clear or Correct: LEFT ARROW .- 707.8.1 User Control. Speech shall be capable of
being repeated and interrupted by the user. There
Cancel: "X" X shall be a volume control for the speech function.
Add Value: PLUS SIGN + EXCEPTION: Speech output for any single func-
tion shall be permitted to be automatically inter-
Decreased Value: MINUS SIGN - rupted when a transaction is selected.
707.8.2 Receipts. Where receipts are provided,
707.6.2 Contrast. Function keys shall contrast visu- speech output devices shall provide audible balance
ally from background surfaces. Characters and sym- inquiry information, error messages, and all other
bols on key su rfaces shall contrast visually from key information on the printed receipt necessary to com-
surfaces. Visual contrast shall be either light-on-dark plete or verify the transaction.
or dark-on-light. EXCEPTIONS:
I EXCEPTION: Raised symbols required by Section 1. Machine location, date and time of transac-
707.6.1 shall not be required to comply with Sec- tion, customer account number, and the
tion 707.6.2. machine identifier shall not be required to be
707.7 Display Screen. The display screen shall comply audible.
with Section 707.7. 2. Information on printed receipts that dupli-
707.7.1 Visibility. The display screen shall be visible cates audible information available on-
from a point located 40 inches (1015 mm) above the screen shall not be required to be presented
center of the clear floor space in front of the machine. in the form of an audible receipt.
EXCEPTION: Drive up only automatic teller 3. Printed copies of bank statements and
machines and fare machines shall not be required checks shall not be required to be audible.
to comply with Section 707.7.1.
707.9 Input Controls. At least one tactually discernible
707.7.2 Characters. Characters displayed on the input control shall be provided for each function. Where
screen shall be in a sans serif font. The uppercase provided, key surfaces not on active areas of display
letter "I" shall be used to determine the allowable screens shall be raised above surrounding surfaces.
height of all characters of the font. The uppercase Where membrane keys are the only method of input,
letter "I" of the font shall be 3/16 inch (4.B mm) mini- each shall be tactually discernable from surrounding
mum in height. Characters shall contrast with their surfaces and adjacent keys.
background with either light characters on a dark
background, or dark characters on a light back- 707.10 Braille Instructions. Braille instructions for initi-
ground. ating the speech mode shall be provided. Braille shall
comply with Section 703.4.
707.8 Speech Output. Machines shall be speech
enabled. Operating instructions and orientation, visible 708 Two-way Communication Systems
transaction prompts, user input verification, error mes-
sages, and all displayed information for full use shall be 708.1 General. Accessible two-way communication
accessible to and independently usable by individuals systems shall comply with Section 70B.
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FIG. 802.4
DEPTH OF A WHEELCHAIR SPACE IN ASSEMBLY AREAS
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I 802.5 Approach. The wheelchair space shall adjoin with a line of sight in accordance with Section 802.9.1.
an accessible route. The accessible route shall not Where spectators in front of the wheelchair space loca-
overlap the wheelchair space. tions will be expected to stand at their seats for pur-
I 802.5.1 Overlap. A wheelchair space shall not over-
lap the required width of an aisle.
poses of viewing events, spectators in wheelchair
space locations shall be provided with a line of sight in
accordance with Section 802.9.2.
802.6 Integration of Wheelchair Space Locations.
Wheelchair space locations shall be an integral part of 802.9.1 Line of Sight over Seated Spectators.
any seating area.
802.7 Companion Seat. A companion seat, complying
Where spectators are expected to remain seated
during events, spectators seated in a wheelchair
space shall be provided with lines of sight to the per-
I
with Section 802.7, shall be provided beside each formance area or playing field comparable to that
wheelchair space. provided to seated spectators in closest proximity to I
802.7.1 Companion Seat Type. The companion the wheelchair space location. Where seating pro-
seat shall be equivalent in size, quality, comfort and vides lines of sight over heads, spectators in wheel-
I amenities to the seats in the immediate area to the
wheelchair space location. Companion seats shall be
chair space locations shall be afforded lines of sight
complying with Section 802.9.1.1. Where wheelchair
permitted to be moveable. space locations provide lines of sight over the shoul-
802.7.2 Companion Seat Alignment. In row seat- der and between heads, spectators in wheelchair
ing, the companion seat shall be located to provide space locations shall be afforded lines of sight com-
shoulder alignment with the wheelchair space occu- plying with Section 802.9.1.2.
pant. The shoulder of the wheelchair space occupant 802.9.1.1 Lines of Sight over Heads. Spectators
shall be measured either 36 inches (915 mm) from seated in a wheelchair space shall be afforded I
I the front or 12 inches (305 mm) from the rear of the
wheelchair space. The floor surface for the compan-
ion seat shall be at the same elevation as the wheel-
chair space floor surface.
lines of sight over the heads of seated individuals
in the first row in front of the wheelchair space
location.
802.9.1.2 Lines of Sight between Heads. Spec-
802.8 Designated Aisle Seats. Designated aisle seats tators seated in a wheelchair space shall be I
shall comply with Section 802.8. afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and
802.8.1 Armrests. Where armrests are provided on between the heads of seated individuals in the first
seating in the immediate area of designated aisle row in front of the wheelchair space location.
seats, folding or retractable armrests shall be pro- 802.9.2 Line of Sight over Standing Spectators.
vided on the aisle side of the designated aisle seat. Wheelchair spaces required to provide a line of sight
802.8.2 Identification. Each designated aisle seat over standing spectators shall comply with Section
shall be identified by the International Symbol of 802.9.2.
I Accessibi lity.
802.9 Lines of Sight. Where spectators are expected
802.9.2.1 Distance from Adjacent Seating. The
front of the wheelchair space in a wheelchair I
to remain seated for purposes of viewing events, spec- space location shall be 12 inches (305 mm) maxi-
tators in wheelchair space locations shall be provided mum from the back of the chair or bench in front.
FIG. 802.9.1.1
LINES OF SIGHT OVER THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS
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802.9.2.2 Height. The height of the floor surface viewing motion picture projection. Once the required I
at the wheelchair space location shall comply with number of wheelchair space locations has been met,
Table 802.9.2.2. Interpolations shall be permitted further dispersion is not required.
for riser heights that are not listed in the table. 802.10.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Wheelchair space
802.10 Wheelchair Space Dispersion. The minimum locations shall be dispersed horizontally to provide
number of wheelchair space locations shall be in accor- viewing options. Two wheelchair spaces shall be per- I
dance with Table 802.10. Wheelchair space locations mitted to be located side-by-side.
shall be dispersed in accordance with Sections
802.10.1, 802.10.2 and 802.10.3. In addition, wheel-
EXCEPTION: Horizontal dispersion shall not be
required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer
I
1
chair space locations shall be dispersed in accordance
with Section 802.10.4 in spaces utilized primarily for
seats if the wheelchair space locations are located
within the 2nd and 3rd quartile of the row length.
FIG. 802.9.1.2
LINES OF SIGHT BETWEEN THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS
12"
maximum
Line of sight angles
equivalent
p 1-
(Minimum height of
wheelchair space location) '--------LL-L:o.....,
FIG. 802.9.2
LINE OF SIGHT OVER STANDING SPECTATORS
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Intermediate aisles shall be included in determin- 3. Assembly areas with 300 seats or less other I
ing the total row length. If the row length in the 2nd
and 3rd quartile of the row is insufficient to accom-
modate the required number of companion seats
than those utilized for viewing motion picture
projections shall not be required to comply
with Section 802.10.2 where all wheelchair
I
and wheelchair spaces, the additional companion space locations are within the front 50 per-
seats and wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to
extend into in the 1st and 4th quartile of the row.
802.10.2 Dispersion for Variety of Distances from
the Event. Wheelchair space locations shall be dis-
cent of the total rows.
802.10.3 Dispersion by Type. Where assembly
seating has multiple distinct seating areas with ame-
nities that differ from other distinct seating areas,
I
persed at a variety of distances from the event to pro- wheelchair space locations shall be provided within
I vide viewing options. each distinct seating area. I
EXCEPTIONS: 802.10.4 Spaces Utilized Primarily for Viewing
1. In bleachers, wheelchair space locations Motion Picture Projections. In spaces utilized pri-
provided only in rows at pOints of entry to marily for viewing motion picture projections, wheel-
TABLE 802.9.2.2
REQUIRED WHEELCHAIR SPACE LOCATION ELEVATION OVER STANDING SPECTATORS
Minimum height of the wheelchair space location based on row spacing I
Rows 33 inches 2 Rows over
Riser height Rows less than 33 inches (840 mm)2 (840 mm) to 44 inches (1120 mm) 44 inches (1120 mm)2
o inch (0 mm) 16 inches (405 mm) 16 inches (405 mm) 16 inches (405 mm)
4 inches (100 mm) 22 inches (560 mm) 21 inches (535 mm) 21 inches (535 mm)
8 inches (205 mm) 31 inches (785 mm) 30 inches (760 mm) 28 inches (710 mm)
12 inches (305 mm) 40 inches (1015 mm) 37 inches (940 mm) 35 inches (890 mm)
16 inches (405 mm) 49 inches (1245 mm) 45 inches (1145 mm) 42 inches (1065 mm)
20 inches (510 mm)3 58 inches (1475 mm) 53 inches (1345 mm) 49 inches (1245 mm)
24 inches (610 mm) N/A 61 inches (1550 mm) 56 inches (1420 mm)
28 inches (710 mm)4 N/A 69 inches (1750 mm) 63 inches (1600 mm)
32 inches (815 mm) N/A N/A 70 inches (1780 mm)
36 inches (915 mm) and higher N/A N/A 77 inches (1955 mm)
Footnotes to Table 802.9.2.2
1The height of the wheelchair space location is the vertical distance from the tread of the row of seats directly in front of the wheelchair space
location to the tread of the wheelchair space location.
2The row spacing is the back-to-back horizontal distance between the rows of seats in front of the wheelchair space location.
3Seating treads less than 33 inches (840 mm) in depth are not permitted with risers greater than 18 inches (455 mm) in height.
4Seating treads less than 44 inches (1120 mm) in depth are not permitted with risers greater than 27 inches (685 mm) in height.
NOTE: Table 802.9.2.2 is based on providing a spectator in a wheelchair a line of sight over the head of a spectator two rows in front of the
wheelchair space location using average anthropometrical data. The table is based on the following calculation: [(2X+34)(Y-2.25)/X]+(20.2-Y)
where Y is the riser height of the rows in front of the wheelchair space location and X is the tread depth of the rows in front of the wheelchair
space location. The calculation is based on the front of the wheelchair space location being located 12 inches (305 mm) from the back of the
seating tread directly in front and the eye of the standing spectator being set back 8 inches (205 mm) from the riser.
TABLE 802.10
WHEELCHAIR SPACE LOCATION DISPERSION
I Total seating in Assembly Areas
Up to 150
Minimum required number of wheelchair space locations
1
151 to 500 2
501 to 1000 3
1001 to 5,000 3, plus 1 additional space for each 1,000 seats or portions thereof above 1,000
5,001 and over 7, plus 1 additional space for each 2,000 seats or portions thereof above 5,000
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802.10.4.2 Distance from the Screen. Wheelchair Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall
I space locations shall be located within the rear 60 comply with Section 804.2.2.
percent of the seats provided. EXCEPTION: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop
or conventional range shall not be required to comply
803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms
with Section 804.2 provided there is a 40-inch (10151
803.1 General. Accessible dressing, fitting, and locker mm) minimum clearance between all opposing base
rooms shall comply with Section 803. cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within
803.2 Turning Space. A turning space complying with work areas.
Section 304 shall be provided within the room. 804.2.1 Pass-through Kitchens. In pass-through
803.3 Door Swing. Doors shall not swing into the room kitchens where counters, appliances or cabinets are
unless a clear floor space complying with Section 305.3 on two opposing sides, or where counters, appli-
is provided within the room, beyond the arc of the door ances or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clear-
swing. ance between all opposing base cabinets, counter
tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas
803.4 Benches. A bench complying with Section 903 shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum. Pass-
shall be provided within the room. through kitchens shall have two entries.
803.5 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Accessible coat 804.2.2 U-Shaped Kitchens. In kitchens enclosed
hooks provided within the room shall accommodate a on three contiguous sides, clearance between all
forward reach or side reach complying with Section opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or
308. Where provided, a shelf shall be 40 inches (1015 walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches
mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum (1525 mm) minimum.
above the floor.
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surface
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surface
00
OW
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00
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40 min 40 min
1015 1015
(a) (b)
FIG. 804.2.1
PASS-THROUGH KITCHEN CLEARANCE
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804.5 Appliances. Where provided, kitchen appliances 804.5.4.3 Parallel approach. Where the clear
I
shall comply with Section 804.5. floor space is positioned for a parallel approach,
804.5.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space com- the clear floor space shall be centered on the
plying with Section 305 shall be provided at each appliance.
I kitchen appliance. 804.5.4.4 Controls. The location of controls shall
804.5.2 Operable Parts. All appliance controls shall not require reaching across burners.
comply with Section 309. 804.5.5 Oven. Ovens shall comply with Section
EXCEPTIONS: 804.5.5.
804.5.5.1 Clear floor space. A clear floor space
I
1. Appliance doors and door latching devices
shall not be required to comply with Section shall be provided. The oven door in the open posi-
309.4. tion shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the
oven.
2. Bottom-hinged appliance doors, when in the
open position, shall not be required to com- 804.5.5.2 Side-Hinged Door Ovens. Side-hinged
ply with Section 309.3. door ovens shall have a work surface complying
with Section 804.3 positioned adjacent to the latch
804.5.3 Dishwasher. A clear floor space positioned side of the oven door.
adjacent to the dishwasher door, shall be provided.
The dishwasher door in the open position shall not 804.5.5.3 Bottom-Hinged Door Ovens. Bottom-
obstruct the clear floor space for the dishwasher or hinged door ovens shall have a work surface com-
an adjacent sink. plying with Section 804.3 positioned adjacent to
one side of the door.
804.5.4 Cooktop. Cooktops shall comply with Sec-
804.5.5.4 Controls. The location of controls shall
tion 804.5.4.
804.5.4.1 Approach. A clear floor space, posi-
not require reaching across burners.
804.5.6 Refrigerator/Freezer. Combination refrigera-
I
tioned for a parallel or forward approach to the
cooktop, shall be provided. tors and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the
freezer compartment shelves, including the bottom of
804.5.4.2 Forward approach. Where the clear the freezer, 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the
floor space is positioned for a forward approach, floor when the shelves are installed at the maximum
knee and toe clearance complying with Section heights possible in the compartment. A clear floor
306 shall be provided. The underside of the cook-
I top shall be insulated or otherwise configured to
prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock.
space, positioned for a parallel approach to the refriger-
ator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the I
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1525 1525
(a) (b)
FIG. 804.2.2
U-SHAPED KITCHEN CLEARANCE
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clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches (610 mm) 402 to a boarding and alighting area complying with
I maximum from the centerline of the appliance. Section 805.2.
805.4 Bus Signs. Bus route identification signs shall
805 Transportation Facilities
have visual characters complying with Sections
805.1 General. Transportation facilities shall comply 703.2.2, 703.2.3, and 703.2.S through 703.2.8. In addi-
with Section 80S. tion, bus route identification numbers shall be visual
characters complying with Section 703.2.4.
805.2 Bus Boarding and Alighting Areas. Bus board-
ing and alighting areas shall comply with Section 80S.2. EXCEPTION: Bus schedules, timetables and maps
that are posted at the bus stop or bus bay shall not
805.2.1 Surface. Bus stop boarding and alighting
be required to comply with Section 80S.4.
areas shall have a firm, stable surface.
805.5 Rail Platforms. Rail platforms shall comply with
805.2.2 Dimensions. Bus stop boarding and alight-
Section 80S.S.
ing areas shall have a 96-inch (2440 mm) minimum
clear length, measured perpendicular to the curb or 805.5.1 Slope. Rail platforms shall not exceed a
vehicle roadway edge, and a 60-inch (1525 mm) min- slope of 1:48 in all directions.
imum clear width, measured parallel to the vehicle EXCEPTION: Where platforms serve vehicles
roadway. operating on existing track or track laid in existing
805.2.3 Slope. The slope of the bus stop boarding roadway, the slope of the platform parallel to the
and alighting area parallel to the vehicle roadway track shall be permitted to be equal to the slope
shall be the same as the roadway, to the maximum (grade) of the roadway or existing track.
extent practicable. The slope of the bus stop board- 805.5.2 Detectable Warnings. Platform boarding
ing and alighting area perpendicular to the vehicle
roadway shall be 1:48 maximum.
805.2.4 Connection. Bus stop boarding and alight-
edges not protected by platform screens or guards
shall have a detectable warning complying with Sec-
tion 705.
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ing areas shall be connected to streets, sidewalks, or 805.6 Rail Station Signs. Rail station signs shall com-
pedestrian paths by an accessible route complying ply with Section 805.6.
with Section 402. EXCEPTION: Signs shall not be required to comply
805.3 Bus Shelters. Bus shelters shall provide a mini- with Sections 80S.6.1 and 80S.6.2 where audible
mum clear floor space complying with Section 30S signs are remotely transmitted to hand-held receiv-
entirely within the shelter. Bus shelters shall be con- ers, or are user- or proximity-actuated.
nected by an accessible route complying with Section
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805.6.1 Entrances. Where signs identify a station or 805.7 Public Address Systems. Where public address
a station entrance, at least one sign with raised char- systems convey audible information to the public, the
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805.6.3 Station Names. Stations covered by this B44 listed in Section 10S.2.S.
section shall have identification signs with visual EXCEPTION: Existing escalators shall not be
characters complying with Section 703.2. The signs required to comply with Section 80S.9.
shall be clearly visible and within the sight lines of a
805.10 Track Crossings. Where a circulation path
standing or sitting passenger from within the vehicle crosses tracks, it shall comply with Section 402 and
on both sides when not obstructed by another vehi- shall have a detectable warning 24 inches (610 mm) in
cle. depth complying with Section 70S extending the full
width of the circulation path. The detectable warning
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surface shall be located so that the edge nearest the rail mitted to be located outside these spaces where
807 Courtrooms
807.1 General. Courtrooms shall comply with Section
807.
807.2 Turning Space. Where provided, each area that
I is raised or depressed shall provide a turning space
complying with Section 304.
EXCEPTION: Levels of jury boxes not required to be
accessible are not required to comply with Section
I 807.2.
807.3 Clear Floor Space. Within the defined area of
each jury box and witness stand, a clear floor space
complying with Section 305 shall be provided.
EXCEPTION: In alterations, wheelchair spaces are
not required to be located within the defined area of
raised jury boxes or witness stands and shall be per-
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depth, knee and toe space shall not be
required to extend beneath the surface beyond maximum above the floor, measured to the top of the
the depth of the drink surface provided. seat.
2. Dining surfaces that are 15 inches (380 mm) EXCEPTION: Benches primarily for children's use
minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum in shall be permitted to be 11 inches (280 mm) mini-
height are permitted to have a clear floor mum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the
space complying with Section 305 positioned floor, measured to the top of the seat.
for a parallel approach. 903.6 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not
902.3 Exposed Surfaces. There shall be no sharp or be exceeded for materials used where a vertical or hori-
abrasive surfaces under the exposed portions of dining zontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any
surfaces and work surfaces. point on the seat, fastener mounting device, or support-
ing structure.
902.4 Height. The tops of dining surfaces and work sur-
faces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 34 903.7 Wet Locations. Where provided in wet locations
inches (865 mm) maximum in height above the floor. the surface of the seat shall be slip resistant and shall
not accumulate water.
902.5 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces for Chil-
dren's Use. Accessible dining surfaces and work sur- 904 Sales and Service Counters
faces primarily for children's use shall comply with
Section 902.5. 904.1 General. Accessible sales and service counters
and windows shall comply with Section 904 as applica- I
EXCEPTION: Dining surfaces and work surfaces
used primarily by children ages 5 and younger shall
not be required to comply with Section 902.5 where a
clear floor space complying with Section 305 is pro-
ble.
EXCEPTION: Drive up only sales or service counters
and windows are not required to comply with Section
904.
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vided and is positioned for a parallel approach.
902.5.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space com- 904.2 Approach. All portions of counters required to be
plying with Section 305, positioned for forward accessible shall be located adjacent to a walking sur-
approach, shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance face complying with Section 403.
complying with Section 306 shall be provided. 904.3 Sales and Service Counters. Sales and service
EXCEPTION: A knee clearance of 24 inches (610 counters shall comply with Section 904.3.1 or 904.3.2.
mm) minimum above the floor shall be permitted. The accessible portion of the countertop shall extend
the same depth as the sales and service countertop.
902.5.2 Height. The tops of tables and counters shall
be 26 inches (660 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 904.3.1 Parallel Approach. A portion of the counter
mm) maximum above the floor. surface 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in length and
36 inches (915 mm) maximum in height above the
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1002.11.2. All other toilet and bathing facilities shall EXCEPTION: Where a single clear floor space
comply with Section 1002.11.1 complying with Section 305 pOSitioned for parallel
1002.11.1 Grab Bars and Shower Seat Reinforce- approach is provided between two beds, a clear
ment. At fixtures in toilet and bathing facilities not floor space shall not be required on both sides of
required to comply with Section 1002.11.2, reinforce- the bed.
ment in accordance with Section 1004.11.1 shall be 1002.15.2 Bed Frames. At least one bed shall be
provided. provided with an open bed frame.
EXCEPTION: Reinforcement is not required
1003 Type A Units
where Type B units are not provided in the struc-
ture. 1003.1 General. Type A units shall comply with Section
1002.11.2 Accessible Toilet and Bathing Facility. 1003.
At least one toilet and bathing facility shall comply 1003.2 Primary Entrance. The accessible primary
with Section 603. At least one lavatory, one water entrance shall be on an accessible route from public
closet and either a bathtub or shower within the unit and common areas. The primary entrance shall not be
shall comply with Sections 604 through 610. The to a bedroom unless it is the only entrance. I
accessible toilet and bathing fixtures shall be in a sin-
gle toilet/bathing area, such that travel between fix- 1003.3 Accessible Route. Accessible routes within
tures does not require travel through other parts of Type A units shall comply with Section 1003.3. I
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the unit. 1003.3.1 Location. At least one accessible route
1002.11.2.1 Vanity Counter Top Space. If vanity shall connect all spaces and elements that are a part
counter top space is provided in dwelling or sleep- of the unit. Accessible routes shall coincide with or
I ing units not required to be Accessible units within
the same facility, equivalent vanity counter top
be located in the same area as a general circulation
path.
space, in terms of size and proximity to the lava- EXCEPTION: An accessible route is not required
tory, shall also be provided in Accessible units. to unfinished attics and unfinished basements that
are part of the unit.
1002.11.2.2 Mirrors. Mirrors above accessible
lavatories shall have the bottom edge of the 1003.3.2 Turning Space. All rooms served by an
reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum accessible route shall provide a turning space com-
above the floor. plying with Section 304.
1002.12 Kitchens and kitchenettes. Kitchens and kitch- EXCEPTIONS:
enettes shall comply with Section 804. At least one 1. A turning space is not required in toilet I
work surface, 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in length, rooms and bathrooms that are not required
shall comply with Section 902. to comply with Section 1003.11.2.
EXCEPTION: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop 2. A turning space is not required within clos-I
or conventional range shall not be required to provide ets or pantries that are 48 inches (1220 mm)
an accessible work surface. maximum in depth.
1002.13 Windows. Windows shall comply with Section 1003.3.3 Components. Accessible routes shall con-
1002.13.
1002.13.1 Natural ventilation. Operable windows
required to provide natural ventilation shall comply
sist of one or more of the following elements: walking
surfaces with a slope not steeper than 1:20, doors
and doorways, ramps, elevators, and platform lifts.
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with Sections 309.2 and 309.3. 1003.4 Walking Surfaces. Walking surfaces that are
1002.13.2 Emergency escape. Operable windows part of an accessible route shall comply with Section
required to provide an emergency escape and res- 403.
cue opening shall comply with Section 309.2. 1003.5 Doors and Doorways. The primary entrance
1002.14 Storage Facilities. Where storage facilities door to the unit, and all other doorways intended for
I are provided, at least one of each type shall comply with user passage, shall comply with Section 404.
Section 905. EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTION: Kitchen cabinets shall not be required 1. Thresholds at exterior sliding doors shall be
to comply with Section 1002.14. permitted to be 3/4 inch (19 mm) maximum in
1002.15 Beds. In at least one sleeping area, a mini- height, provided they are beveled with a slope
mum of five percent, but not less than one bed shall not greater than 1:2.
comply with Section 1002.15. 2. In toilet rooms and bathrooms not required to
1002.15.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space comply with Section 1003.11.2, maneuvering
complying with Section 305 shall be provided on both clearances required by Section 404.2.3 are not
sides of the bed. The clear floor space shall be posi- required on the toilet room or bathroom side of
tioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. the door.
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I vided in a kitchen above a length of counter through other parts of the unit.
top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, 1003.11.2.1 Doors. Doors shall not swing into the
one receptacle outlet shall not be required to clear floor space or clearance for any fixture.
comply with Section 309. EXCEPTION: Where a clear floor space com-
3. Floor receptacle outlets. plying with Section 305.3 is provided within the
room beyond the arc of the door swing.
4. HVAC diffusers.
5. Controls mounted on ceiling fans.
1003.11.2.2 Lavatory. Lavatories shall comply •
with Section 606.
6. Where redundant controls other than light
EXCEPTION: Cabinetry shall be permitted
switches are provided for a single element,
under the lavatory, provided the following crite-
one control in each space shall not be required
ria are met:
to be accessible.
(a) The cabinetry can be removed without
7. Reset buttons and shut-offs serving appli-
removal or replacement of the lavatory;
ances, piping and plumbing fixtures.
(b) The floor finish extends under the cabi-
8. Electrical panelboards shall not be required to
I comply with Section 309.4.
1003.10 Laundry Equipment. Washing machines and
netry; and
(c) The walls behind and surrounding the
clothes dryers shall comply with Section 611. cabinetry are finished.
1003.11 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. At least one toi-
1003.11.2.3 Mirrors. Mi rrors above accessible I
lavatories shall have the bottom edge of the
let and bathing facility shall comply with Section
reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum
1003.11.2. All toilet and bathing facilities shall comply
above the floor.
with Section 1003.11.1 .
1003.11.2.4 Water Closet. Water closets shall
1003.11.1 Grab Bar and Shower Seat Reinforce-
comply with Section 1003.11.2.4.
ment. Reinforcement shall be provided for the future
installation of grab bars complying with Section 604.5 1003.11.2.4.1 Location. The water closet shall
at water closets; grab bars complying with Section be positioned with a wall to the rear and to one
607.4 at bathtubs; and for grab bars and shower side. The centerline of the water closet shall be
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16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches complying with Section 1003.11.2.2 shall be
(455 mm) maximum from the sidewall. permitted on the rear wall 18 inches (455
1003.11.2.4.2 Clearance Width. Clearance mm) minimum from the centerline of the
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(c) Clearance with Lavatory (d) Water Closet Seat Height
(Overlap Exception)
FIG. 1003.11.2.4
WATER CLOSETS IN TYPE A UNITS
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1003.11.2.5.1 Bathtub. Bathtubs shall comply (b) The floor finish extends under the
with Section 607. countertop and cabinetry; and
EXCEPTIONS: (c) The walls behind and surrounding the
1. The removable in-tub seat required countertop and cabinetry are finished.
by Section 607.3 is not required.
2. Counter tops and cabinetry shall be
permitted at one end of the clearance,
provided the following criteria are
met:
(a) The countertop and cabinetry
can be removed;
(b) The floor finish extends under
the countertop and cabinetry;
and
(c) The walls behind and sur-
rounding the countertop and
cabinetry are finished.
1003.11.2.5.2 Shower. Showers shall comply
with Section 608.
EXCEPTION: At standard roll-in shower
compartments complying with Section 1525
608.2.2, lavatories, counter tops and cabine-
try shall be permitted at one end of the clear- Note: Lavatory permitted per Section 608.2.2
ance, provided the following criteria are met:
FIG. 1003.11.2.5.2
(a) The countertop and cabinetry can be STANDARD ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWER
removed; COMPARTMENT IN TYPE A UNITS
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1003.12 Kitchens and kitchenettes. Kitchens and provided. The clear floor space shall be centered
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kitchenettes shall comply with Section 1003.12. on the work surface.
1003.12.1 Clearance. Clearance complying with
Section 1003.12.1 shall be provided.
1003.12.1.1 Minimum Clearance. Clearance
EXCEPTION: Cabinetry shall be permitted
under the work surface, provided the following
criteria are met:
1
between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, (a) The cabinetry can be removed without
appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas removal or replacement of the work sur-
shall be 40 inches (1 015mm) minimum. face,
1003.12.1.2 U-Shaped Kitchens. In kitchens with (b) The floor finish extends under the cabi-
counters, appliances, or cabinets on three contig- netry, and
uous sides, clearance between all opposing base
(c) The walls behind and surrounding the
cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within cabinetry are finished.
kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm)
minimum. 1003.12.3.2 Height. The work surface shall be 34
inches (865 mm) maximum above the floor.
1003.12.2 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor spaces
required by Sections 1003.12.3 through 1003.12.5 EXCEPTION: A counter that is adjustable to
shall comply with Section 305. provide a work surface at variable heights 29
inches (735 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915
1003.12.3 Work Surface. At least one section of mm) maximum above the floor, or that can be
counter shall provide a work surface 30 inches (760 relocated within that range without cutting the
mm) minimum in length complying with Section counter or damaging adjacent cabinets, walls,
1003.12.3. doors, and structural elements, shall be permit-
1003.12.3.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor ted.
space, positioned for a forward approach to the 1003.12.3.3 Exposed Surfaces. There shall be
work surface, shall be provided. Knee and toe no sharp or abrasive surfaces under the exposed
clearance complying with Section 306 shall be portions of work surface counters.
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I 1003.12.4 Sink. The sink shall comply with Section 1003.12.4.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor
1003.12.4. space, positioned for a forward approach to the
sink, shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance
complying with Section 306 shall be provided. I
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60 min 1003.12.4.2 Height. The front of the sink shall be
1525 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the floor,
measured to the higher of the rim or counter sur-
FIG. 1003.12.1.2
U-SHAPED KITCHEN CLEARANCE IN TYPE A UNITS
face.
EXCEPTION: A sink and counter that is adjust-
able to variable heights 29 inches (735 mm)
minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum
above the floor, or that can be relocated within
that range without cutting the counter or dam-
aging adjacent cabinets, walls, doors and struc-
>< tural elements, provided rough-in plumbing
co l!') permits connections of supply and drain pipes
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(735 mm), shall be permitted.
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1 I Section 309.
* 36 min. (915) if part of T-shaped turning 1003.12.4.4 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces.
space per Sections 304.3.2 and 1003.3.2 Water supply and drain pipes under sinks shall be
insulated or otherwise configured to protect
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WORK SURFACE IN KITCHEN FOR TYPE A UNITS against contact. There shall be no sharp or abra-
sive surfaces under sinks.
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1003.12.5.1 Operable Parts. All appliance con-
trols shall comply with Section 1003.9.
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* 36 min. (915) if part of T-shaped turning 1003.12.5.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor
space per Sections 304.3.2 and 1003.3.2
FIG. 1003.12.4
space, positioned for a parallel or forward
approach, shall be provided at each kitchen appli-
ance.
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1003.12.5.3 Dishwasher. A clear floor space, 1003.13.1 Natural ventilation. Operable windows
positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door, shall required to provide natural ventilation shall comply
be provided. The dishwasher door in the open with Sections 309.2 and 309.3.
position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for 1003.13.2 Emergency escape. Operable windows
the dishwasher or an adjacent sink.
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required to provide an emergency escape and res-
1003.12.5.4 Cooktop. Cooktops shall comply with cue opening shall comply with Section 309.2.
I Section 1003.12.5.4.
1003.12.5.4.1 Approach. A clear floor space,
positioned for a parallel or forward approach to
the cooktop, shall be provided.
1003.14 Storage Facilities. Where storage facilities
are provided, at least one of each type shall comply with
Section 905.
EXCEPTION: Kitchen cabinets shall not be required
with Section 306 shall be provided. The under- 1004.1 General. Type B units shall comply with Section
I side of the cooktop shall be insulated or other-
wise configured to protect from burns,
1004.
1004.2 Primary Entrance. The accessible primary
abrasions, or electrical shock. entrance shall be on an accessible route from public
and common areas. The primary entrance shall not be
1003.12.5.4.3 Parallel approach. Where the to a bedroom unless it is the only entrance. I
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clear floor space is positioned for a parallel
approach, the clear floor space shall be cen- 1004.3 Accessible Route. Accessible routes within
tered on the appliance. Type B units shall comply with Section 1004.3.
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1004.3.1 Location. At least one accessible route
1003.12.5.4.4 Controls. The location of con-
shall connect all spaces and elements that are a part
trols shall not require reaching across burners.
of the unit. Accessible routes shall coincide with or
1003.12.5.5 Oven. Ovens shall comply with Sec- be located in the same area as a general circulation
tion 1003.12.5.5. Ovens shall have controls on path.
front panels, on either side of the door. EXCEPTIONS:
1003.12.5.5.1 Clear floor space. A clear floor 1. An accessible route is not required to unfin-
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space shall be provided. The oven door in the
open position shall not obstruct the clear floor
space for the oven.
ished attics and unfinished basements that
are part of the unit.
2. One of the following is not required to be on
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1003.12.5.5.2 Side-Hinged Door Ovens. Side- an accessible route:
hinged door ovens shall have a countertop 2.1 A raised floor area in a portion of a liv-
positioned adjacent to the latch side of the oven ing, dining, or sleeping room; or
door. 2.2 A sunken floor area in a portion of a
1003.12.5.5.3 Bottom-Hinged Door Ovens. living, dining, or sleeping room; or
Bottom-hinged door ovens shall have a coun- 2.3 A mezzanine that does not have
tertop positioned adjacent to one side of the plumbing fixtures or an enclosed hab-
door. itable space.
1003.12.5.5.4 Controls. The location of con- 1004.3.2 Components. Accessible routes shall con-
I trols shall not require reaching across burners.
1003.12.5.6 Refrigerator/Freezer. Combination
sist of one or more of the following elements: walking
surfaces with a slope not steeper than 1:20, doors I
and doorways, ramps, elevators, and platform lifts.
refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50
percent of the freezer compartment shelves, 1004.4 Walking Surfaces. Walking surfaces that are
including the bottom of the freezer 54 inches part of an accessible route shall comply with Section
(1370 mm) maximum above the floor when the 1004.4.
shelves are installed at the maximum heights pos- 1004.4.1 Clear Width. Clear width of an accessible
sible in the compartment. A clear floor space, route shall comply with Section 403.5.
positioned for a parallel approach to the refriger-
I ator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of
the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches (610
1004.4.2 Changes in Level. Changes in level shall
comply with Section 303.
EXCEPTION: Where exterior deck, patiO or bal-
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mm) maximum from the centerline of the appli-
ance. cony surface materials are impervious, the fin-
ished exterior impervious surface shall be 4 inches
1003.13 Windows. Windows shall comply with Section (100 mm) maximum below the floor level of the
1003.13. adjacent interior spaces of the unit.
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1004.5 Doors and Doorways. Doors and doorways 8. Reset buttons and shut-offs serving appli-
shall comply with Section 1004.5. ances, piping and plumbing fixtures.
1004.5.1 Primary Entrance Door. The primary 9. Where redundant controls other than light
entrance door to the unit shall comply with Section switches are provided for a single element,
404. one control in each space shall not be required
EXCEPTION: Storm and screen doors serving to be accessible.
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Clear opening of swinging doors shall be mea-
sured between the face of the door and stop, with
the door open 90 degrees.
1004.5.2.1.1 Double Leaf Doorways. Where
the operable parts on an inactive leaf of a dou-
clothes dryers shall comply with Section 1004.10.
1004.10.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space
complying with Section 305.3, shall be provided. A
parallel approach shall be provided for a top loading
machine. A forward or parallel approach shall be pro-
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ble leaf doorway are located more than 48 vided for a front loading machine.
inches (1220 mm) or less than 15 inches (380
mm) above the floor, the active leaf shall pro- 1004.11 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. Toilet and bath-
ing fixtures shall comply with Section 1004.11.
vide the clearance required by Section
1004.5.2.1. EXCEPTION: Fixtures on levels not required to be
1004.5.2.2 Thresholds. Thresholds shall comply accessible.
with Section 303. 1004.11.1 Grab Bar and Shower Seat Reinforce- I
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EXCEPTION: Thresholds at exterior slidng ment. Reinforcement shall be provided for the future
doors shall be permitted to be 3/4 inch (19 mm) installation of grab bars and shower seats at water
maximum in height, provided they are beveled closets, bathtubs, and shower compartments. Where
with a slope not steeper than 1:2. walls are located to permit the installation of grab
bars and seats complying with Section 604.5 at water
1004.5.2.3 Automatic Doors. Automatic doors closets; grab bars complying with Section 607.4 at
shall comply with Section 404.3. bathtubs; and for grab bars and shower seats com-
1004.6 Ramps. Ramps shall comply with Section 405. plying with Sections, 608.3, 608.2.1.3, 608.2.2.3 and
1004.7 Elevators. Elevators within the unit shall comply 608.2.3.2 at shower compartments; reinforcement
with Section 407, 408, or 409. shall be provided for the future installation of grab
bars and seats complying with those requirements.
1004.8 Platform Lifts. Platform lifts within the unit shall
comply with Section 410. EXCEPTIONS:
1004.9 Operable Parts. Lighting controls, electrical 1. In a room containing only a lavatory and a
switches and receptacle outlets, environmental con- water closet, reinforcement is not required
I trois, electrical panelboards, and user controls for secu- provided the room does not contain the only
rity or intercom systems shall comply with Sections lavatory or water closet on the accessible
309.2 and 309.3. level of the unit.
EXCEPTIONS: 2. At water closets reinforcement for the side
wall vertical grab bar component required by
1. Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use. Section 604.5 is not required.
2. Where two or more receptacle outlets are pro-
I vided in a kitchen above a length of counter 3. At water closets where wall space will not
permit a grab bar complying with Section
top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance,
one receptacle outlet shall not be required to 604.5.2, reinforcement for a rear wall grab
comply with Section 309. bar 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in length
centered on the water closet shall be pro-
3. Floor receptacle outlets. vided.
4. HV AC diffusers. 4. At water closets where a side wall is not
5. Controls mounted on ceiling fans. available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar
complying with Section 604.5.1, reinforce-
6. Controls or switches mounted on appliances.
ment for a sidewall grab bar, 24 inches (610
7. Plumbing fixture controls. mm) minimum in length, located 12 inches
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(305 mm) maximum from the rear wall, shall and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum. Reinforce-
be provided. ment shall be adequate to resist forces in accor-
5. At water closets where a side wall is not dance with Section 609.8.
available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar EXCEPTION: Where a water closet is posi-
complying with Section 604.5.1 reinforce- tioned with a wall to the rear and to one side,
ment for a swing-up grab bar complying with the centerline of the water closet shall be 16
Section 1004.11.1.1 shall be permitted. inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455
6. At water closets where a side wall is not mm) maximum from the sidewall.
available for a 42-inch (1065 mm) grab bar 1004.11.2 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor spaces
complying with Section 604.5.1 reinforce- required by Section 1004.11.3.1 (Option A) or
ment for two swing-up grab bars complying 1004.11.3.2 (Option 8) shall comply with Sections
with Section 1004.11.1.1 shall be permitted 1004.11 .2 and 305.3.
to be installed in lieu of reinforcement for 1004.11.2.1 Doors. Doors shall not swing into the
rear wall and side wall grab bars. clear floor space or clearance for any fixture. I
7. In shower compartments larger than 36 EXCEPTION: Where a clear floor space com-
inches (915 mm) in width and 36 inches plying with Section 305.3, excluding knee and
(915 mm) in depth reinforcement for a toe clearances under elements, is provided
shower seat is not required within the room beyond the arc of the door
1004.11.1.1 Swing-up Grab Bars. A clearance of swing.
18 inches (455 mm) minimum from the centerline 1004.11.2.2 Knee and Toe Clearance. Clear floor
of the water closet to any side wall or obstruction space at fixtures shall be permitted to include
shall be provided where reinforcement for swing- knee and toe clearances complying with Section
up grab bars is provided. When the approach to 306.
the water closet is from the side, the 18 inches
(455 mm) minimum shall be on the side opposite
the direction of approach. Reinforcement shall
1004.11.3 Toilet and Bathing Areas. Either all toilet
and bathing areas provided shall comply with Section
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accommodate a swing-up grab bar centered 153/ 4 1004.11.3.1 (Option A), or one toilet and bathing
inches (400 mm) from the centerline of the water area shall comply with Section 1004.11 .3.2 (Option I
closet and 28 inches (710 mm) minimum in length, 8).
measured from the wall to the end of the horizon- 1004.11.3.1 Option A. Each fixture provided shall
tal portion of the grab bar. Reinforcement shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.
accommodate a swing-up grab bar with a height in EXCEPTIONS:
the down position of 33 inches (840 mm) minimum
1. Where multiple lavatories are provided in
a single toilet and bathing area such that
travel between fixtures does not require
travel through other parts of the unit, not
more than one lavatory is required to
comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.
2. A lavatory and a water closet in a room
containing only a lavatory and water
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Section 606 shall be permitted. Cabinetry
shall be permitted under the lavatory pro-
18 min 18 min vided the following criteria are met:
455 455 (a) The cabinetry can be removed without
removal or replacement of the lava-
tory; and
FIG. 1004.11.1.1 (b) The floor finish extends under the cab-
SWING-UP GRAB BAR FOR WATER CLOSET inetry; and
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I cabinetry are finished. ance shall be 66 inches (1675 mm) mini-
mum in depth, measured perpendicular
from the rear wall.
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vanity or other obstruction 24 inches (610
mm) maximum in depth, measured per-
pendicular from the rear wall, shall be per-
mitted to overlap the required clearance,
provided the width of the remaining clear-
ance at the water closet is 33 inches (840
mm) minimum.
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vided, a bathtub shall comply with Section
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tubs. A clearance 60 inches (1525 mm) min-
imum in length and 30 inches (760 mm)
Clear Floor Space minimum in width shall be provided in front of
bathtubs with a parallel approach. Lavatories
complying with Section 606 shall be permit-
ted in the clearance. A lavatory complying
with Section 1004.11.3.1.1 shall be permit-
FIG. 1004.11.3.1.1
LAVATORY IN TYPE B UNITS-OPTION A BATHROOMS ted at one end of the bathtub if a clearance I
48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length and
1004.11.3.1.2 Water Closet. The water closet 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in width is pro- I
shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.2. vided in front of the bathtub.
1004.11.3.1.2.1 Location. The centerline of 1004.11.3.1.3.2 Forward Approach Bath-
the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) tubs. A clearance 60 inches (1525 mm) min-
minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum imum in length and 48 inches (1220 mm)
from one side of the required clearance. minimum in width shall be provided in front of
1004.11.3.1.2.2 Clearance. Clearance
around the water closet shall comply with
bathtubs with a forward approach. A water
closet and a lavatory shall be permitted in
the clearance at one end of the bathtub.
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1004.11.3.1.2.2.3. 1004.11.3.1.3.3 Shower Compartment. If a
shower compartment is the only bathing
EXCEPTION: Clearance complying with facility, the shower compartment shall have
Sections 1003.11.2.4.2 through dimensions of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum
1003.11.2.4.4. in width and 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in
1004.11.3.1.2.2.1 Clearance Width. depth. A clearance of 48 inches (1220 mm)
Clearance around the water closet shall minimum in length, measured perpendicular
be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in from the shower head wall, and 30 inches
width, measured perpendicular from the (760 mm) minimum in depth, measured from
side of the clearance that is 16 inches the face of the shower compartment, shall be
(405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 provided. Reinforcing for a shower seat is
mm) maximum from the water closet cen- not required in shower compartments larger
terline. than 36 inches (915 mm) in width and 36
1004.11.3.1.2.2.2 Clearance Depth. inches (915 mm) in depth.
Clearance around the water closet shall 1004.11.3.2 Option B. One of each type of fixtu re
be 56 inches (1420 mm) minimum in provided shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.2.
depth, measured perpendicular from the The accessible fixtures shall be in a single toilet!
rear wall. bathing area, such that travel between fixtures
1004.11.3.1.2.2.3 Increased Clearance does not require travel through other parts of the
Depth at Forward Approach. Where a unit.
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cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within
kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm)
minimum.
1004.12.2 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space at
appliances shall comply with Sections 1004.12.2 and --------
305.3.
1004.12.2.1 Sink. A clear floor space, positioned OW
for a parallel approach to the sink, shall be pro-
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EXCEPTION: A sink with a forward approach
complying with Section 1003.12.4.1. - -
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1004.12.2.3 Cooktop. Cooktops shall comply with walking surfaces with a slope not steeper that 1:20,
I Section 1004.12.2.3.
1004.12.2.3.1 Approach. A clear floor space,
positioned for a parallel or forward approach to
the cooktop, shall be provided.
doors and doorways, ramps, elevators complying
with Sections 407 through 409, and wheelchair (plat-
form) lifts complying with Section 410.
1005.5.2 Walking Surfaces. Walking surfaces with
I 1004.12.2.3.2 Forward approach. Where the
clear floor space is positioned for a forward
slopes not steeper than 1:20 shall comply with Sec-
tion 303.
approach, knee and toe clearance complying 1005.5.2.1 Clear Width. The clear width of the cir-
with Section 306 shall be provided. The under- culation path shall comply with Section 403.5.
I side of the cooktop shall be insulated or other-
wise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or
1005.5.3 Doors and Doorways. Doors and door-
ways shall comply with Section 1005.5.3
electrical shock.
1005.5.3.1 Clear Width. Doorways shall have a
1004.12.2.3.3 Parallel approach. Where the clear opening of 31 3/ 4 inches (805 mm) minimum.
clear floor space is positioned for a parallel Clear opening of swinging doors shall be mea-
approach, the clear floor space shall be cen-
I tered on the appliance.
1004.12.2.4 Oven. A clear floor space, positioned
sured between the face of the door and stop, with
the door open 90 degrees.
1005.5.3.2 Thresholds. Thresholds shall comply
for a parallel or forward approach adjacent to the
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with Section 303.
oven shall be provided. The oven door in the open
position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for Exception: Thresholds at exterior sliding doors
the oven. shall be permitted to be 3/4 inch (19 mm) maxi-
mum in height, provided they are beveled with a
1004.12.2.5 Refrigerator/Freezer. A clear floor slope not steeper than 1:2.
space, positioned for a parallel approach to the
I refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The center- 1005.5.4 Ramps. Ramps shall comply with Section
line of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 405.
inches (610 mm) maximum from the centerline of Exception: Handrails, intermediate landings and
the appliance. edge protection are not required where the sides
1004.12.2.6 Trash Compactor. A clear floor of ramp runs have a vertical drop off of 1/2 inch (13
space, positioned for a parallel or forward mm) maximum within 10 inches (255 mm) hori-
approach to the trash compactor, shall be pro- zontally of the ramp run.
vided. 1005.5.4.1 Clear Width. The clear width of the cir-
culation path shall comply with Section 403.5.
1005 Type C (Visitable) Units
1005.6 Toilet Room or Bathroom. At a minimum, the
1005.1 General. Type C (Visitable) dwelling units shall toilet room or bathroom required by Section 1005.4
comply with Section 1005. shall include a lavatory and a water closet. Reinforce-
1005.2 Unit Entrance. At least one unit entrance shall ment shall be provided for the future installation of grab
be on a circulation path complying with Section 1005.5 bars at water closets. Clearances at the water closet
from a public street or sidewalk, a dwelling unit drive- shall comply with Section 1004.11.3.1.2.
way, or a garage. 1005.7 Food Preparation Area. At a minimum, the
1005.3 Connected Spaces. A circulation path comply- food preparation area shall include a sink, a cooking
ing with Section 1005.5 shall connect the unit entrance appliance, and a refrigerator. Clearances between all
complying with Section 1005.2 and with the spaces opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances or
specified in Section 1005.4. walls within the food preparation area shall be 40 inches
(1015 mm) minimum in width.
1005.4 Interior Spaces. The entrance level shall
include a toilet room or bathroom complying with Sec- Exception: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop or
tion 1005.6 and one habitable space with an area 70 conventional range shall be permitted to provide a
square feet (6.5 m2 ) minimum. Where a food prepara- clearance of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width.
tion area is provided on the entrance level, it shall com- 1005.8 Lighting Controls and Receptacle Outlets.
ply with Section 1005.7. Receptacle outlets and operable parts of lighting con-
trols shall be located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and
Exception: A toilet room or bathroom shall not be
48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the floor.
required on an entrance level with less than 120
square feet (11.1 m2) of habitable space. Exception: The following shall not be required to
1005.5 Circulation Path. Circulation paths shall com- comply with Section 1005.8.
ply with Section 1005.5. 1. Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use.
1005.5.1 Components. The circulation path shall 2. Controls mounted on ceiling fans and ceiling
consist of one or more of the following elements: lights.
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1102.4.4.1 Width and Length. Wheelchair der-to-shoulder with the adjacent wheelchair
spaces shall provide a clear width of 30 inches space.
(760 mm) minimum and a clear length of 48 EXCEPTION: Where shoulder-to-shoulder
inches (1220 mm) minimum measured to 9 inches companion seating is not operationally or struc-
(230 mm) minimum above the floor. turally feasible, complying with this requirement
1102.4.4.2 Side Entry. Where wheelchair spaces shall be required to the maximum extent practi-
are entered only from the side, amusement rides cable.
shall be designed to permit sufficient maneuvering 1102.5 Amusement Ride Seats Designed for Trans-
clearance for individuals using a wheelchair or fer. Amusement ride seats designed for transfer shall
mobility aid to enter and exit the ride. comply with Section 1102.5 when pOSitioned for loading
1102.4.4.3 Permitted Protrusions in Wheelchair and unloading.
Spaces. Objects are permitted to protrude a dis- 1102.5.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space
tance of 6 inches (150 mm) maximum along the complying with Section 305 shall be provided in the
front of the wheelchair space, where located 9 load and unload area adjacent to the amusement
inches (230 mm) minimum and 27 inches (685 ride seats designed for transfer.
mm) maximum above the floor of the wheelchair
space. Objects are permitted to protrude a dis- 1102.5.2 Transfer Height. The height of amusement
tance of 25 inches (635 mm) maximum along the ride seats deSigned for transfer shall be 14 inches
front of the wheelchair space, where located more (355 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maxi-
than 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor of the mum measured from the surface of the load and
wheelchair space. unload area.
1102.5.3 Transfer Entry. Where openings are pro-
vided for transfer to amusement ride seats, the open-
ings shall provide clearance for transfer from a
wheelchair or mobility aid to the amusement ride
seat.
1102.5.4 Wheelchair Storage Space. Wheelchair
storage spaces complying with Section 305 shall be
provided in or adjacent to unload areas for each
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1102.6 Transfer Devices for Use with Amusement
Rides. Transfer devices for use with amusement rides
9 min
shall comply with Section 1102.6 when positioned for
230 loading and unloading.
48min
1220 1102.6.1 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space
complying with Section 305 shall be provided in the
FIGURE 1102.4.4.3
PROTRUSIONS IN WHEELCHAIR
load and unload area adjacent to the transfer device.
SPACES IN AMUSEMENT RIDES 1102.6.2 Transfer Height. The height of transfer
device seats shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum
1102.4.5 Ride Entry. Openings providing entry to and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum measured from
wheelchair spaces on amusement rides shall provide the load and unload surface.
a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum.
1102.6.3 Wheelchair Storage Space. Wheelchair
1102.4.6 Approach. One side of the wheelchair storage spaces complying with Section 305 shall be
space shall adjoin an accessible route when in the provided in or adjacent to unload areas for each
load and unload position. required transfer device and shall not overlap any
1102.4.7 Companion Seats. Where the interior required means of egress or accessible route.
width of the amusement ride is greater than 53
1103 Recreational Boating Facilities
inches (1345 mm), seating is provided for more than
one rider, and the wheelchair is not required to be 1103.1 General. Accessible recreational boating facili-
centered within the amusement ride, a companion ties shall comply with Section 1103.
seat shall be provided for each wheelchair space.
1103.2 Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving
1102.4.7.1 Shoulder-to-Shoulder Seating. recreational boating facilities, including gangways and
Where an amusement ride provides shoulder-to- floating piers, shall comply with Chapter 4 except as
shoulder seating, companion seats shall be shoul- modified by the exceptions in Section 1103.2.
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1103.2.1 Boat Slips. An accessible route shall serve 3. Where the accessible route serving a float-
boat slips. ing boarding pier or skid pier is located
EXCEPTIONS: within a boat launch ramp, the portion of the
accessible route located within the boat
1. Where an existing gangway or series of launch ramp shall not be required to comply
gangways is replaced or altered, an with Section 405.
increase in the length of the gangway shall
not be required to comply with Section 1103.3 Clearances. Clearances at boat slips and on
1103.2. boarding piers at boat launch ramps shall comply with
Section 1103.3.
2. Gangways shall not be required to comply
with the maximum rise specified in Section 1103.3.1 Boat Slip Clearance. Boat slips shall pro-
405.6. vide clear pier space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum
in width that extend the full length of the boat slips.
3. Where the total length of a gangway or Each 10 feet (3050 mm) of linear pier edge serving
series of gangways serving as part of a boat slips shall contain at least one continuous clear
required accessible route is 80 feet (24 m) opening 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width.
minimum, gangways shall not be required to
EXCEPTIONS:
comply with Section 405.2.
4. Where facilities contain fewer than 25 boat 1. Clear pier space shall be permitted to be 36
inches (915 mm) minimum in width and 24
slips and the total length of the gangway or
inches (610 mm) maximum in length, pro-
series of gangways serving as part of a
vided that multiple 36-inch (915 mm) wide
required accessible route is 30 feet (9145
segments are separated by segments that
mm) minimum, gangways shall not be
are 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width
required to comply with Section 405.2.
and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in
5. Where gangways connect to transition length.
plates, landings specified by Section 405.7
2. Edge protection shall be permitted at the
shall not be required.
continuous clear openings, provided the
6. Where gangways and transition plates con- edge protection is 4 inches (100 mm) maxi-
nect and are required to have handrails, mum in height and 2 inches (51 mm) maxi-
handrail extensions shall not be required. mum in width.
Where handrail extensions are provided on
3. In existing piers, clear pier space shall be
gangways or transition plates, the handrail
permitted to be located perpendicular to the
extensions shall not be required to be paral-
boat slip and shall extend the width of the
lel with the floor.
boat slip, where the facility has at least one
7. The cross slope specified in Sections 403.3 boat slip complying with Section 1103.3, and
and 405.3 for gangways, transition plates, further compliance with Section 1103.3
and floating piers that are part of accessible would result in a reduction in the number of
routes shall be measured in the static posi- boat slips available or result in a reduction of
tion. the widths of existing slips.
8. Changes in level complying with Sections 1103.3.2 Boarding Pier Clearances. Boarding piers
303.3 and 303.4 shall be permitted on the at boat launch ramps shall provide clear pier space
surfaces of gangways and boat launch 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width and shall
ramps. extend the full length of the boarding pier. Every 10
9. Cleats and other boat securement devices feet (3050 mm) of linear pier edge shall contain at
shall not be required to comply with Section least one continuous clear opening 60 inches (1525
309.3. mm) minimum in width.
1103.2.2 Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps. EXCEPTIONS:
An accessible route shall serve boarding piers. 1. The clear pier space shall be permitted to be
EXCEPTIONS: 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width and
24 inches (610 mm) maximum in length pro-
1. Accessible routes serving floating boarding vided that multiple 36-inch (915 mm) wide
piers shall be permitted to use Exceptions 1, segments are separated by segments that
2, 5,6, 7 and 8 in Section11 03.2.1. are 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width
2. Where the total length of the gangway or and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in
series of gangways serving as part of a length.
required accessible route is 30 feet (9145 2. Edge protection shall be permitted at the
mm) minimum, gangways shall not be continuous clear openings provided the
required to comply with Section 405.2. edge protection is 4 inches (100 mm) maxi-
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mum in height and 2 inches (51 mm) maxi- 1105 Fishing Piers and Platforms
mum in width.
1105.1 Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving
1104 Exercise Machines and Equipment fishing piers and platforms, including gangways and
floating piers, shall comply with Chapter 4.
1104.1 Clear Floor Space. Accessible exercise
EXCEPTIONS:
machines and equipment shall have a clear floor space
complying with Section 305 positioned for transfer or for 1. Accessible routes serving floating fishing piers
use by an individual seated in a wheelchair. Clear floor and platforms shall be permitted to use Excep-
spaces required at exercise machines and equipment tions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Section 1103.2.1.
shall be permitted to overlap.
areas permitted to be
£L!)
obstructed EN
o~
ill
24 max
610
o
<0
36 min
915 915
FIGURE 1103.3.2(B)
(EXCEPTION 1) CLEAR PIER SPACE REDUCTION AT BOARDING PIERS
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2. Where the total length of the gangway or 1105.3.1 Curb or Barrier. Curbs or barriers shall
series of gangways serving as part of a extend 2 inches (51 mm) minimum in height above
required accessible route is 30 feet (9145 mm) the surface of the fishing pier or platform.
minimum, gangways shall not be required to 1105.3.2 Extended Ground or Deck Surface. The
comply with Section 405.2. ground or deck surface shall extend 12 inches (305
1105.2 Railings. Where provided, railings, guards, or mm) minimum beyond the inside face of the railing.
handrails shall comply with Section 1105.2. Toe clearance shall be provided and shall be 30
1105.2.1 Height. A minimum of 25 percent of the inches (760 mm) minimum in width and 9 inches
railings, guards, or handrails shall be 34 inches (865 (230 mm) minimum in height above the ground or
mm) maximum above the ground or deck surface. deck surface beyond the railing.
EXCEPTION: Where a guard complying with the 1105.4 Clear Floor Space. At each location where
applicable building code is provided, the guard there are railings, guards, or handrails complying with
shall not be required to comply with Section Section 1105.2.1, a clear floor space complying with
1105.2.1. Section 305 shall be provided. Where there are no rail-
ings, guards, or handrails, at least one clear floor space
1105.2.1.1 Dispersion. Railings, guards, or hand- complying with Section 305 shall be provided on the
rails required to comply with Section 1105.2.1 shall fishing pier or platform.
be dispersed throughout the fishing pier or platform.
1105.5 Turning Space. At least one turning space
1105.3 Edge Protection. Where railings, guards, or
complying with Section 304.3 shall be provided on fish-
handrails complying with Section 1105.2 are provided, ing piers and platforms.
edge protection complying with Section 1105.3.1 or
1105.3.2 shall be provided.
2 max
51
4 max
100
water
FIGURE 1103.3.2(C)
(EXCEPTION 2) EDGE PROTECTION AT BOARDING PIERS
><
ro L!) .~ a
E<o E 9 min
"<;f" 00 (J)
("')
230
12 min
305
(a) (b)
FIGURE 1105.3.2
EXTENDED GROUND OR DECK SURFACE AT FISHING PIERS AND PLATFORMS
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zone, the play area shall not be required to ground level play components shall be provided
comply with Section 1108.3. in accordance with Table 1108.3.2.1.2 and
3. Amusement attractions shall not be required to shall comply with Section 1108.4.3.
comply with Section 1108.3. EXCEPTION: If at least 50 percent of the
4. Where play components are altered and the elevated play components are connected by
ground surface is not altered, the ground sur- a ramp and at least 3 of the elevated play
face shall not be required to comply with Sec- components connected by the ramp are dif-
tion 1108.4.1.6 unless required by the ferent types of play components, the play
authority having jurisdiction. area shall not be required to comply with
Section 1108.3.2.1.2.
1108.3.1 Additions. Where play areas are designed
and constructed in phases, the requirements of Sec- 1108.3.2.2 Elevated Play Components. Where
tion 1108.3 shall apply to each successive addition elevated play components are provided, at least
so that when the addition is completed, the entire 50 percent shall be on an accessible route and
play area complies with all the applicable require- shall comply with Section 1108.4.3.
ments of Section 1108.3. 1108.4 Accessible Routes Within Play areas. Play
1108.3.2 Play Components. Where provided, play areas shall comply with Section 1108.4.
components shall comply with Section 1108.3.2. 1108.4.1 Accessible Routes. Accessible routes
1108.3.2.1 Ground Level Play Components. serving play areas shall comply with Chapter 4 and
Ground level play components shall be provided in Section 1108.4.1 and shall be permitted to use the
the number and types required by Section exceptions in Sections 1108.4.1.1 through
1108.3.2.1. Ground level play components that 1108.4.1.3. Where accessible routes serve ground
are provided to comply with Section 1108.3.2.1.1 level play components, the vertical clearance shall
shall be permitted to satisfy the additional number be 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum in height.
required by Section 1108.3.2.1.2 if the minimum 1108.4.1.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play
required types of play components are satisfied. Components. Accessible routes serving ground
Where two or more required ground level play level play components and elevated play compo-
components are provided, they shall be dispersed nents shall be permitted to use the exceptions in
throughout the play area and integrated with other Section 1108.4.1.1.
play components. EXCEPTIONS:
1108.3.2.1.1 Minimum Number and Types. 1. Transfer systems complying with Section
Where ground level play components are pro- 1108.4.2 shall be permitted to connect
vided, at least one of each type shall be on an elevated play components except where
accessible route and shall comply with Section 20 or more elevated play components
1108.4.3. are provided no more than 25 percent of
1108.3.2.1.2 Additional Number and Types. the elevated play components shall be
Where elevated play components are provided,
48 min
1220
x
ctlL{)
E~
(00'>
("j
Note: Running Slope of Clear Floor or Ground Space Not Steeper Than 1:20
FIGURE 1107.3.2
GOLF CLUB REACH RANGE AREA
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TABLE 1108.3.2.1.2 NUMBER AND TYPES OF GROUND LEVEL PLAY COMPONENTS REQUIRED TO BE ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
Number of Elevated Play Minimum Number of Ground Level Minimum Number of Different Types of Ground Level Play
Components Provided Play Components Required to be on an Accessible Route Components Required to be on an Accessible Route
1 Not applicable Not applicable
2 to 4 1 1
5 to 7 2 2
8 to 10 3 3
11 to 13 4 3
14 to 16 5 3
17 to 19 6 3
22 to 22 7 4
23 to 25 8 4
8, plus 1 for each additional 3, or fraction thereof,
26 and over 5
over 25
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1108.4.1.5.2 Elevated. The rise for any ramp ponents, the transfer systems shall comply with
run connecting elevated play components shall Section 1108.4.2.
be 12 inches (305 mm) maximum. 1108.4.2.1 Transfer Platforms. Transfer plat-
1108.4.1.5.3 Handrails. Where required on forms shall be provided where transfer is intended
ramps serving play components, the handrails from wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Transfer
shall comply with Section 505 except as modi- platforms shall comply with Section 1108.4.2.1.
fied by Section 1108.4.1.5.3. 1108.4.2.1.1 Size. Transfer platforms shall
EXCEPTIONS: have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) mini-
1. Handrails shall not be required on mum in depth and 24 inches (610 mm) mini-
mum in width.
ramps located within ground level use
zones. 1108.4.2.1.2 Height. The top of the transfer
2. Handrail extensions shall not be platforms shall be 11 inches (280 mm) mini-
required. mum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum in
height above the floor.
1108.4.1.5.3.1 Handrail Gripping Sur-
faces. Handrail gripping surfaces with a cir- 1108.4.2.1.3 Transfer Space. A transfer space
cular cross section shall have an outside complying with Sections 305.2 and 305.3 shall
diameter of 0.95 inch (24 mm) minimum and be provided adjacent to the transfer platform.
1.55 inches (39 mm) maximum. Where the The 48-inch (1220 mm) minimum length dimen-
shape of the gripping surface is noncircular, sion of the transfer space shall be centered on
the handrail shall provide an equivalent grip- and parallel to the 24-inch (610 mm) minimum
ping surface. length side of the transfer platform. The side of
the transfer platform serving the transfer space
1108.4.1.5.3.2 Handrail Height. The top of shall be unobstructed.
handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20 inches
(510 mm) minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) 1108.4.2.1.4 Transfer Supports. At least one
maximum above the ramp surface. means of support for transferring shall be pro-
vided.
1108.4.1.6 Ground Surfaces. Ground surfaces
on accessible routes, clear floor spaces, and turn- 1108.4.2.2 Transfer Steps. Transfer steps shall
ing spaces shall comply with Section 1108.4.1.6. be provided where movement is intended from
transfer platforms to levels with elevated play
1108.4.1.6.1 Surface Condition. Ground sur- components required to be on accessible routes.
faces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant. Transfer steps shall comply with Section
Ground surfaces shall be inspected and main- 1108.4.2.2.
tained regularly and frequently to ensure contin-
ued compliance with this requirement. 1108.4.2.2.1 Size. Transfer steps shall have
level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) minimum in
1108.4.1.6.2 Use Zones. Ground surfaces depth and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in
located within use zones shall comply with width.
ASTM F 1292 listed in Sections 105.2.8 or
105.2.9. 1108.4.2.2.2 Height. Each transfer step shall
be 8 inches (205 mm) maximum in height.
1108.4.2 Transfer Systems. Where transfer sys-
tems are provided to connect to elevated play com-
14 min
355
I fir
11-18
280-455 ~ f I
c
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ex:>
"<:t
(a) (b)
elevation plan
FIG. 1108.4.2.1
TRANSFER PLATFORMS
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1108.4.2.2.3 Transfer Supports. At least one least one means of support for transferring shall
means of support for transferring shall be pro- be provided.
vided.
1109 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Hot tubs and
1108.4.3 Play Components. Ground level play com-
Spas
ponents on accessible routes and elevated play com-
ponents connected by ramps shall comply with 1109.1 General. Swimming pools, wading pools, hot
Section 1108.4.3. tubs and spas shall comply with Section 1109.
1108.4.3.1 Turning Space. At least one turning 1109.1.1 Swimming pools. At least two accessible
space complying with Section 304 shall be pro- means of entry shall be provided for swimming pools.
vided on the same level as play components. Accessible means of entry shall be swimming pool
Where swings are provided, the turning space lifts complying with Section 1109.2; sloped entries
shall be located immediately adjacent to the complying with Section 1109.3; transfer walls com-
swing. plying with Section 1109.4, transfer systems comply-
1108.4.3.2 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space ing with Section 1109.5; and pool stairs complying
complying with Sections 305.2 and 305.3 shall be with Section 1109.6. At least one accessible means
provided at play components. of entry provided shall comply with Section 1109.2 or
1109.3
1108.4.3.3 Play Tables. Where play tables are
provided, knee clearance 24 inches (610 mm) EXCEPTIONS:
minimum in height, 17 inches (430 mm) minimum 1. Where a swimming pool has less than 300
in depth, and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in linear feet (91 m) of swimming pool wall, no
width shall be provided. The tops of rims, curbs, or more than one accessible means of entry
other obstructions shall be 31 inches (785 mm) shall be required.
maximum in height.
2. Wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bot-
EXCEPTION: Play tables designed and con- tom pools, and other pools where user
structed primarily for children 5 years and access is limited to one area shall not be
younger shall not be required to provide knee required to provide more than one accessi-
clearance where the clear floor space required ble means of entry provided that the acces-
by Section 1108.4.3.2 is arranged for a parallel sible means of entry is a swimming pool lift
approach. complying with Section 1109.2, a sloped
1108.4.3.4 Entry Points and Seats. Where play entry complying with Section 1109.3, or a
components require transfer to entry points or transfer system complying with Section
seats, the entry points or seats shall be 11 inches 1109.5.
(280 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) max- 3. Catch pools shall not be required to provide
imum from the clear floor space. an accessible means of entry provided that
EXCEPTION: Entry pOints of slides shall not be the catch pool edge is on an accessible
required to comply with Section 1108.4.3.4. route.
1108.4.3.5 Transfer Supports. Where play com- 1109.1.2 Wading pools. At least one sloped entry
ponents require transfer to entry pOints or seats, at complying with Section 1109.3 shall be provided in
wading pools.
14 min
355
r
8 max
/ 205
(a) (b)
elevation plan
FIG. 1108.4.2.2
TRANSFER STEPS
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1109.1.3 Hot tubs and Spas. At least one accessi- 1109.2.5 Seat. The seat shall be 16 inches (405 mm)
ble means of entry shall be provided for hot tubs and minimum in width, provide a back rest, and be of a
spas. Accessible means of entry shall comply with firm and stable design.
swimming pool lifts complying with Section 1109.2; 1109.2.6 Footrests and Armrests. Footrests shall
transfer walls complying with Section 1109.4; or be provided and shall move with the seat. If provided,
transfer systems complying with Section 1109.5. the armrest positioned opposite the water shall be
EXCEPTION: Where hot tubs or spas are pro- removable or shall fold clear of the seat when the
vided in a cluster, no more than 5 percent, but not seat is in the raised (load) position.
less than one hot tub or spa in each cluster shall EXCEPTION: Footrests shall not be required on
be required to comply with Section 1109.1.3. pool lifts provided in spas.
1109.2 Pool Lifts. Pool lifts shall comply with Section 1109.2.7 Operation. The lift shall be capable of
1109.2. unassisted operation from both the deck and water
1109.2.1 Pool Lift Location. Pool lifts shall be levels. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be
located where the water level does not exceed 48 unobstructed when the lift is in use and shall comply
inches (1220 mm). with Section 309.4.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where the entire pool depth is greater than water
48 inches (1220 mm), compliance with Sec-
tion 1109.2.1 shall not be required.
2. Where multiple pool lift locations are pro-
vided, no more than one pool lift shall be
pool deck
[
cJ
required to be located in an area where the
water level is 48 inches (1220 mm) maxi-
r
mum.
1109.2.2 Seat Location. In the raised position, the
centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck
l{)
and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum from the edge of ~ 12
the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of (j)
the seat and the pool edge shall have a slope not 305
steeper than 1:48.
1109.2.3 Clear Deck Space. On the side of the seat
opposite the water, a clear deck space shall be pro-
vided parallel with the seat. The space shall be 36
inches (915 mm) minimum in width and shall extend
1 48 min
1220
forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line
located 12 inches (305 mm) behind the rear edge of FIGURE 1109.2.3
the seat. The clear deck space shall have a slope not CLEAR DECK SPACE AT POOL LIFTS
steeper than 1:48.
1109.2.4 Seat Height. The height of the lift seat shall
be designed to allow a stop at 16 inches (405 mm)
minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum mea-
sured from the deck to the top of the seat surface
when in the raised (load) position.
water
pool deck
16 min 16-19
405 405-485
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1109.2.8 Submerged Depth. The lift shall be mm) maximum below the stationary water level.
I
1109.3 Sloped Entries. Sloped entries shall comply width of sloped entry
with Section 1109.3.
1109.3.1 Sloped Entry Route. Sloped entries shall
comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by Sec-
tions 1109.3.1 through 1109.3.3.
EXCEPTION: Where sloped entries are provided,
the surfaces shall not be required to be slip resis-
I'
33-38
840-965
)
r
l
tant.
1109.3.2 Submerged Depth. Sloped entries for
swimming pools shall comply with Section
1109.3.2.1. Sloped entries for wading pools shall
comply with Section 1109.3.2.2.
1109.3.2.1 Swimming Pools. Sloped entries for
swimming pools shall extend to a depth of 24 FIGURE 1109.3.3
inches (610 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 HANDRAILS FOR SLOPED ENTRY
24-30
610-7
Jlanding }
FIGURE 1109.3.2
SLOPED ENTRY SUBMERGED DEPTH
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1109.4 Transfer Walls. Transfer walls shall comply 1109.4.5 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar complying
with Section 11 09.4. with Sections 609.1 through 609.3 and 609.5 through
1109.4.1 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space of 609.8 shall be provided on the transfer wall. Grab
60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 bars shall be perpendicular to the pool wall and shall
mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 exten? t~e full depth of the transfer wall. The top of
shall be provided at the base of the transfer wall. the gnpplng surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) mini-
Where one grab bar is provided, the clear deck mum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above the
space shall be centered on the grab bar. Where two transfer wall. Where one grab bar is provided, clear-
grab bars are provided, the clear deck space shall be ance shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both
centered on the clearance between the grab bars. sides of the grab bar. Where two grab bars are pro-
vided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24
1109.4.2 Height. The height of the transfer wall shall inches (610 mm) minimum.
be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485
mm) maximum measured from the deck. 1109.5 Transfer Systems. Transfer systems shall
comply with Section 1109.5.
1109.4.3 Wall Depth and Length. The transfer wall
1109.5.1 Transfer Platform. A transfer platform
shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 16 inches
(405 mm) maximum in depth. The transfer wall shall shall be provided at the head of each transfer sys-
te~. Transfer platforms shall provide a clear depth of
be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in length and shall
19 Inches (485 mm) minimum and a clear width of 24
be centered on the clear deck space.
inches (610 mm) minimum.
1109.4.4 Surface. Surfaces of transfer walls shall
not be sharp and shall have rounded edges.
~ ~
water I water I
pool deck I
I
c
'E ~ I
oL()
<0 I I I
I I I
I I I
+-_ _ _ L ___ ~ __ ---l
~
l 60 min 4
l
1525
(a) (b)
FIGURE 1109.4.1
CLEAR DECK SPACE AT TRANSFER WALLS
60 min
1525
16-19
~
-- 1 1
405-485 water I
12-16
pool wall
pool deck-LI_ __
~
~Io-----L
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1109.5.2 Transfer Space. A transfer space of 60 1109.5.7 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar on each
inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) transfer step and the transfer platform or a continu-
minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be ous grab bar seNing each transfer step and the
provided at the base of the transfer platform surface. transfer platform shall be provided. Where a grab bar
The transfer space shall be centered along a 24-inch is provided on each step, the tops of gripping sur-
(610 mm) minimum side of the transfer platform. The faces shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6
side of the transfer platform seNing the transfer inches (150 mm) maximum above each step and
space shall be unobstructed. transfer platform. Where a continuous grab bar is
1109.5.3 Height. The height of the transfer platform provided, the top of the gripping surface shall be 4
shall comply with Section 1109.4.2.
1109.5.4 Transfer Steps. Transfer steps shall be 8
inches (205 mm) maximum in height. The surface of I -----1
the bottom tread shall extend to a water depth of 18 I I
inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary I
st~ps
.~ l/)
- - - - -f-~
I-- EN
water level. l/)
o~
platform \0
I I
1109.5.5 Surface. The surface of the transfer system I I
shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges. water pool deck I _ _ _ _ _ -.J
1109.5.6 Size. Each transfer step shall have a tread
clear depth of 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 17
r- 60 min
1525
J
inches (430 mm) maximum and shall have a tread FIG. 1109.5.2
clear width of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. CLEAR DECK SPACE AT TRANSFER PLATFORM
pool deck
(a)
(c)
FIGURE 1109.4.5
GRAB BARS FOR TRANSFER WALLS
19 min
L 485
8 max
r r stationary water leVel\205
(/) E
10... 18 min
a.
Q) ~CO 455 -
en 0..
.::t:.
10... U
Q) Q)
ro~ "'0
a0
a.
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FIG. 1109.5.7
GRAB BARS
14-17
355-430 ~
1~ 1~
~ ~ ~
k---
1
c
0
E ...- steps platform
..q CD
N
k----
I
water pool deck
FIG. 1109.5.6
SIZE OF TRANSFER STEPS
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B
Water closet, Lavatory, Shower,
Bathing Room/Bathroom 603, 806.2.4
Bathtubs
Children's use Children
1002.11, 1002.11.2, 1003.11,
Dwelling and sleeping unit 1003.11.2, 1004.11, 1004.11.3,
1005.4, 100S.6
(continued)
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F
Facility 101.1,106.5,201
Fare Machine 707
Figure 104.3
Fire Alarm System 105.2.2, 702, 1006.3, 1006.4
Fishing Piers and Platform 1105
Fitting room B03
104.4,302, 303, 304.2, 305.2, 403.2,
404.2.3.1, 405.4, 405.9.1, 406.5,
Floor or Floor Surface Walking Surface 407.4.2, 40B.4.2, 409.4.2, 410.3,
502.5, 503.4, 802.2, 1002.4, 1003.4,
1004.4, 1005.5.2, 1102.4.1, 1102.4.2
Food Service Line 904.5
Forward Reach Reach Ranges
Freezer Appliance
G
Gate Doors and Doorways
Golf Car Passage Golf facility 106.5, 1106.3
Golf Facility Miniature golf facility 106.5,1106
(continued)
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P
Parking 406.6, 406.B, S02
Access aisle S02.4
Floor surface S02.S
Identification S02.7
Spaces S02
Vehicle Space Marking S02.3
Vehicle Space Size S02.2
Vertical Clearance S02.6
Passenger Loading Zone S03
Passing Space 403.S.2
Pictogram Signs 106.S, 703.1.3, 703.5, 703.6.3.4
10S.2.6, 402.2,410, B07.3, 1002.B,
Platform Lift
1003.B, 1004.B, 100S.S.1
10S.2.B, 10S.2.9, 105.2.10, 106.5,
Play Area
1101 .3, 11 OB
Drinking fountain, Sink, Lavatory,
Plumbing Fixture Water closet, Bathtub, Shower,
Kitchen & Kitchenette
Pool Catch pool 106.S, 1101.2.1, 1109
Pool lift Pool 1109.2
Pool stairs Pool 1109.6
Post-Mounted Object Protruding object
Power door Doors & Doorways-automatic
Private Residence Elevator Elevator 409
307, 407.2.1, 704.7, 1101.3,
Protruding Object
1102.4.4.3
Public Address System BOS.7
Public Entrance Entrances
Putting Green Golf facilities 1106.2
R
Rail Station 80S.1
Clock BOS.B
Escalator 80S.9
Platform 80S.S
(continued)
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An Overview of the International Code Council
The International Code Council (ICC) is a membership association dedicated to
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Contents
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• Special Rooms and Spaces • Built-In Furnishings and Equipment
• Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units • Recreational Facilities
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