1. PURPOSE.
This document contains
scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and
facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These scoping and technical requirements are to
be applied during the design, construction, and alteration of buildings and
facilities covered by titles II and III of the
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2.1 Provisions for
Adults and Children.
The specifications in these guidelines are based upon adult dimensions and
anthropometrics. These guidelines also contain alternate specifications based
on children's dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water
closets, toilet stalls, lavatories, sinks, and fixed or built-in seating and
tables.
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2.3 Incorporation
by Reference.
2.3.1 General. The publications listed in 2.3.2
are incorporated by reference in this document. The Director of the Federal
Register has approved these materials for incorporation by reference in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 C.F.R. part 51. Copies of the
referenced publications may be inspected at the Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board,
2.3.2 Referenced Publications. The specific edition of the publications listed
below are referenced in this document. Where differences occur between this
document and the referenced publications, this document applies.
2.3.2.1 American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) Standards. Copies of the referenced
publications may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and
Materials,
ASTM F 1292-99 Standard
Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around
Playground Equipment (see 15.6.7.2 Ground Surfaces, Use Zones).
ASTM F 1487-98 Standard
Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public
Use (see 3.5 Definitions, Use Zone).
ASTM F 1951-99 Standard
Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and
Around Playground Equipment (see 15.6.7.1 Ground Surfaces, Accessibility).
2.3.2.2 International
Code Council (ICC) Codes. Copies of the referenced publications may be obtained from the
International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike,
International Building Code
2000 (see 15.3.3.2 Height).
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3.5 Definitions.
Amusement Attraction. Any facility, or portion of a
facility, located within an amusement park or theme park which provides
amusement without the use of an amusement device. Examples include, but are not
limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attractions without seats.
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Area of
Sport Activity. That portion of a room or space where the play or
practice of a sport occurs.
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Boat Launch
Ramp. A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats
and other water craft to and from a body of water.
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Gangway. A
variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or land with a
floating structure. Gangways which connect to vessels are not included.
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Ground Level Play
Component. A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level.
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Play Area. A portion of a site containing play
components designed and constructed for children.
Play Component. An element intended to generate
specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Play components
may be manufactured or natural, and may be stand alone or part of a composite
play structure.
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Private
Facility. A place of public accommodation or a commercial
facility subject to title III of the ADA and 28 C.F.R. part 36 or a
transportation facility subject to title III of the ADA and 49 C.F.R. 37.45.
Public Facility. A facility
or portion of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a
public entity subject to title II of the ADA and 28 C.F.R. part 35 or to title
II of the ADA and 49 C.F.R. 37.41 or 37.43.
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Soft Contained Play
Structure. A
play structure made up of one or more components where the user enters a fully
enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials (e.g., plastic,
netting, fabric).
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TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf). See text telephone.
TTY
(Tele-Typewriter). See text telephone.
Technically
Infeasible. See
4.1.6(1)(j) EXCEPTION.
Teeing
Ground. In golf, the starting place for the hole to be
played.
Transfer
Device. Equipment designed to facilitate the transfer of a
person from a wheelchair or other mobility device to and from an amusement ride
seat.
Transition
Plate. A sloping pedestrian walking surface located at the end(s) of a
gangway.
Use Zone. The ground level area beneath and
immediately adjacent to a play structure or equipment that is designated by
ASTM F 1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground
Equipment for Public Use (incorporated by reference, see 2.3.2) for
unrestricted circulation around the equipment and on whose surface it is
predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the equipment.
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4.1.1(5)
(b) Accessibility is not required to or
in:
(i) raised areas used
primarily for purposes of security or life or fire safety, including, but not
limited to, observation or lookout galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers,
or fixed life guard stands;
(ii) non-occupiable spaces
accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways,
tunnels, or freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented only by service
personnel for maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of equipment; such
spaces may include, but are not limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses,
piping or equipment catwalks, water or sewage treatment pump rooms and
stations, electric substations and transformer vaults, and highway and tunnel
utility facilities;
(iii) single occupant
structures accessed only by a passageway that is below grade or that is
elevated above standard curb height, including, but not limited to, toll booths
accessed from underground tunnels;
(iv) raised structures used
solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport;
(v) water slides;
(vi) animal containment
areas that are not for public use; or
(vii) raised boxing or
wrestling rings.
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4.1.2(2)
(b) Court Sports: An
accessible route complying with 4.3 shall directly connect both sides of the
court in court sports.
(3) All objects that protrude from
surfaces or posts into circulation paths shall comply with 4.4.
EXCEPTION: The requirements of 4.4 shall not apply within an area of
sport activity.
(4) Ground surfaces along
accessible routes and in accessible spaces shall comply with 4.5.
EXCEPTION 1: The
requirements of 4.5 shall not apply within an area of sport activity.
EXCEPTION 2: Animal containment areas designed and constructed
for public use shall not be required to provide stable, firm, and slip
resistant ground and floor surfaces and shall not be required to comply with
4.5.2.
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4.1.3
(1)(a) At least one accessible route
complying with 4.3 shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with
all accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility.
(b) Court Sports. An
accessible route complying with 4.3 shall directly connect both sides of the
court in court sports.
(2) All objects that overhang or
protrude into circulation paths shall comply with 4.4.
EXCEPTION: The requirements of 4.4 shall not apply within an area of
sport activity.
(3) Ground and floor surfaces
along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with
4.5.
EXCEPTION 1: The
requirements of 4.5 shall not apply within an area of sport activity.
EXCEPTION 2: Animal containment areas designed and constructed
for public use shall not be required to provide stable, firm, and slip
resistant ground and floor surfaces and shall not be required to comply with
4.5.2.
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(5) One passenger elevator complying
with 4.10 shall serve each level, including mezzanines, in all multi-story
buildings and facilities unless exempted below. If more than one elevator is
provided, each passenger elevator shall comply with 4.10.
EXCEPTION 1: Elevators are not required in:
(a) private facilities that
are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet per story
unless the building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, or the professional
office of a health care provider, or another type of facility as determined by
the Attorney General; or
(b) public facilities that
are less than three stories and that are not open to the general public if the
story above or below the accessible ground floor houses no more than five
persons and is less than 500 square feet. Examples may include, but are not
limited to, drawbridge towers and boat traffic towers, lock and dam control
stations, and train dispatching towers.
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EXCEPTION 4: Platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) complying with 4.11 of this guideline
and applicable State or local codes may be used in lieu of an elevator only
under the following conditions:
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(e) To provide access to
raised judges' benches, clerks' stations, speakers' platforms, jury boxes and
witness stands or to depressed areas such as the well of a court.
(f) To provide access to
player seating areas serving an area of sport activity.
EXCEPTION 5: Elevators located in air traffic control towers are not
required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.
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4.1.3(8)(a)
(iv) In detention and
correctional facilities subject to section 12, public entrances that are
secured shall be accessible as required by 12.2.1.
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4.1.3(8)(b)
(iii) In judicial,
legislative, and regulatory facilities subject to section 11, restricted and
secured entrances shall be accessible in the number required by 11.1.1.
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4.1.3(12)
(c) Where lockers are
provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of
each type of locker shall comply with 4.25.
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4.1.3(13)
Controls and operating
mechanisms in accessible spaces, along accessible routes, or as parts of
accessible elements (for example, light switches and dispenser controls) shall
comply with 4.27.
EXCEPTION: The requirements of 4.27 shall not apply to exercise
machines.
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4.1.3(17)(c)
(i) If four or more public
pay telephones (including both interior and exterior telephones) are provided
at a site of a private facility, and at least one is in an interior location,
then at least one interior public text telephone (TTY) shall be provided. If an
interior public pay telephone is provided in a public use area in a building of
a public facility, at least one interior public text telephone (TTY) shall be
provided in the building in a public use area.
(ii) If an interior public
pay telephone is provided in a private facility that is a stadium or arena, a
convention center, a hotel with a convention center, or a covered mall, at
least one interior public text telephone (TTY) shall be provided in the
facility. In stadiums, arenas and convention centers which are public
facilities, at least one public text telephone (TTY) shall be provided on each
floor level having at least one interior public pay telephone.
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(iv) If an interior public
pay telephone is provided in the secured area of a detention or correctional
facility subject to section 12, then at least one public text telephone (TTY)
shall also be provided in at least one secured area. Secured areas are those
areas used only by detainees or inmates and security personnel.
(d) Where a bank of telephones in the interior of a building consists of
three or more public pay telephones, at least one public pay telephone in each
such bank shall be equipped with a shelf and outlet in compliance with
4.31.9(2).
EXCEPTION: This requirement does not apply to
the secured areas of detention or correctional facilities where shelves and
outlets are prohibited for purposes of security or safety.
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4.1.3(19)
(c) Where a team or player
seating area contains fixed seats and serves an area of sport activity, the
seating area shall contain the number of wheelchair spaces required by
4.1.3(19)(a), but not less than one wheelchair space. Wheelchair spaces shall
comply with 4.33.2, 4.33.3, 4.33.4, and 4.33.5.
EXCEPTION 1: Wheelchair spaces in team or player seating areas shall
not be required to provide a choice of admission price or lines of sight
comparable to those for members of the general public.
EXCEPTION 2: This provision shall not apply to team or player seating
areas serving bowling lanes not required to be accessible by 15.7.3.
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4.1.3(21)
Where dressing, fitting, or
locker rooms are provided, the rooms shall comply with 4.35.
EXCEPTION: Where dressing, fitting, or locker rooms are provided in a
cluster, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of the rooms for each type
of use in each cluster shall comply with 4.35.
4.1.3(22)
Where saunas or steam rooms
are provided, the rooms shall comply with 4.36.
EXCEPTION: Where saunas or steam rooms are provided in a cluster, at
least 5 percent, but not less than one, of the rooms for each type of use in
each cluster shall comply with 4.36.
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4.1.6(1)
(k) EXCEPTION:
(i) These guidelines do not
require the installation of an elevator in an altered facility that is exempt
from the requirement for an elevator under 4.1.3(5).
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4.15.5
(1) Wall-
and post-mounted cantilevered units shall have a clear knee space between the
bottom of the apron and the floor or ground at least 27 in (685 mm) high, 30 in
(760 mm) wide, and 17 in to 19 in (430 mm to 485 mm) deep (see Fig. 27(a) and
(b)). Such units shall also have a minimum clear floor space 30 in by 48 in
(760 mm by 1220 mm) to allow a person in a wheelchair to approach the unit
facing forward.
EXCEPTION: These clearances shall not be
required at units used primarily by children ages 12 and younger where clear
floor space for a parallel approach complying with 4.2.4 is provided and where
the spout is no higher than 30 in (760 mm), measured from the floor or ground
surface to the spout outlet.
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4.16.1
General. Accessible
water closets shall comply with 4.16.2 through 4.16.6.
EXCEPTION: Water closets used primarily by
children ages 12 and younger shall be permitted to comply with 4.16.7.
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4.16.7 Water Closets for Children. Water closets used primarily by
children ages 12 and younger shall comply with 4.16.7 as permitted by
4.16.1.
(1) Clear Floor Space. Clear floor
space for water closets not in stalls shall comply with Fig. 28 except that the
centerline of water closets shall be 12 in minimum to 18 in maximum (305 mm to
455 mm) from the side wall or partition. Clear floor space may be arranged to
allow either a left- or right-hand approach.
(2) Height. The height of water closets
shall be 11 in minimum to 17 in maximum (280 mm to 430 mm), measured to the top
of the toilet seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.
(3) Grab Bars. Grab bars for water closets not located in stalls shall
comply with 4.26 and Fig. 29 except that grab bars shall be mounted 18 in
minimum to 27 in maximum (455 mm to 685 mm) above the finish floor measured to
the grab bar centerline. The grab bar behind the water closet shall be 36 in
(915 mm) minimum.
EXCEPTION: If administrative authorities
require flush controls for flush valves to be located in a position that
conflicts with the location of the rear grab bar, then that grab bar may be
split or, at water closets with a centerline placement below 15 in (380 mm), a
rear grab bar 24 in (610 mm) minimum on the open side of the toilet area shall
be permitted.
(4) Flush Controls. Flush controls
shall be hand operated or automatic and shall comply with 4.27.4. Controls for
flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of the toilet area no more than
36 in (915 mm) above the floor.
(5) Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers
shall be installed 14 in minimum to 19 in maximum (355 mm to 485 mm) above the
finish floor measured to the dispenser centerline. Dispensers that control
delivery, or that do not permit continuous paper flow, shall not be used.
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4.17.1
Location.
Accessible toilet stalls shall be on an accessible route and shall meet the
requirements of 4.17.2 through 4.17.6.
EXCEPTION: Toilet stalls used primarily by
children ages 12 and younger shall be permitted to comply with 4.17.7.
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4.17.7 Toilet Stalls for Children. Toilet stalls used primarily by
children ages 12 and younger shall comply with 4.17.7 as permitted by
4.17.1.
(1) Water Closets. Water closets in
accessible stalls shall comply with 4.16.7.
(2) Size and Arrangement. The size and
arrangement of the standard toilet stall shall comply with 4.17.3 and Fig.
30(a), Standard Stall, except that the centerline of water closets shall be 12
in minimum to 18 in maximum (305 mm to 455 mm) from the side wall or partition
and the minimum depth for stalls with wall-mounted water closets shall be 59 in
(1500 mm). Alternate stalls complying with Fig. 30(b) may be provided where
permitted by 4.17.3 except that the stall shall have a minimum depth of 69 in
(1745 mm) where wall-mounted water closets are provided.
(3) Toe Clearances. In standard stalls,
the front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe
clearance of at least 12 in (305 mm) above the finish floor.
(4) Doors. Toilet stall doors shall
comply with 4.17.5.
(5) Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with 4.17.6 and the length and
positioning shown in Fig. 30(a), (b), (c), and (d) except that grab bars shall
be mounted 18 in minimum to 27 in maximum (455 mm to 685 mm) above the finish
floor measured to the grab bar centerline.
EXCEPTION: If administrative authorities
require flush controls for flush valves to be located in a position that
conflicts with the location of the rear grab bar, then that grab bar may be
split or, at water closets with a centerline placement below 15 in (380 mm), a
rear grab bar 24 in (610 mm) minimum on the open side of the toilet area shall
be permitted.
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4.19.2 Height and Clearances.
Lavatories shall be mounted with the rim or counter surface no higher than 34
in (865 mm) above the finish floor. Provide a clearance of at least 29 in (735
mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the apron. Knee and toe clearance
shall comply with Fig. 31.
EXCEPTION 1: Lavatories used primarily by
children ages 6 through 12 shall be permitted to have an apron clearance and a
knee clearance 24 in (610 mm) high minimum provided that the rim or counter
surface is no higher than 31 in (760 mm).
EXCEPTION 2: Lavatories used
primarily by children ages 5 and younger shall not be required to meet these
clearances if clear floor space for a parallel approach complying with 4.2.4 is
provided.
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EXCEPTION 1: Sinks used primarily by children
ages 6 through 12 shall be permitted to have a knee clearance 24 in (610 mm)
high minimum provided that the rim or counter surface is no higher than 31 in
(760 mm).
EXCEPTION 2: Sinks used primarily by
children ages 5 and younger shall not be required to provide knee clearance if
clear floor space for a parallel approach complying with 4.2.4 is provided.
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4.32.1
Minimum Number.
Fixed or built-in seating or tables required to be accessible by 4.1 shall
comply with 4.32.2 through 4.32.4.
EXCEPTION: Fixed or built-in seating or
tables used primarily by children ages 12 and younger shall be permitted to
comply with 4.32.5.
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EXCEPTION: Fixed or built-in seating or
tables used primarily by children ages 5 and younger shall not be required to
comply with 4.32.5 if clear floor space complying with 4.2.4 parallel to fixed
tables or counters is provided.
(1) Seating. If seating spaces for
people in wheelchairs are provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor
space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided. Such clear floor space shall not
overlap knee space by more than 19 in (485 mm) (see Fig. 45).
(2) Knee Clearances. If seating for
people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters, knee spaces at least
24 in (610 mm) high, 30 in (760 mm) wide, and 19 in (485 mm) deep shall be
provided (see Fig. 45).
(3) Height of Tables or Counters. The
tops of accessible tables and counters shall be from 26 in to 30 in (660 mm to
760 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
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4.35.4 Bench. A bench complying
with 4.37 shall be provided within the room.
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4.36 Saunas and Steam Rooms.
4.36.1 General. Saunas and steam
rooms required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.36.
4.36.2 Wheelchair Turning Space. A
wheelchair turning space complying with 4.2.3 shall be provided within the
room.
EXCEPTION: Wheelchair turning space shall be permitted to be
obstructed by readily removable seats.
4.36.3 Sauna and Steam Room Bench.
Where seating is provided, at least one bench shall be provided and shall
comply with 4.37.
4.36.4 Door Swing. Doors shall not
swing into any part of the clear floor or ground space required at a bench
complying with 4.37.
4.37 Benches.
4.37.1 General. Benches required to
be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.37.
4.37.2 Clear Floor or
Ground Space. Clear
floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided and shall be
positioned for parallel approach to a short end of a bench seat.
EXCEPTION: Clear floor or ground space required by 4.37.2 shall be
permitted to be obstructed by readily removable seats in saunas and steam rooms.
4.37.3 Size. Benches shall be fixed
and shall have seats that are 20 inches (510 mm) minimum to 24 inches (610 mm)
maximum in depth and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum in length (see Fig. 47).
4.37.4 Back Support. Benches shall
have back support that is 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum in length and that
extends from a point 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the seat to a point 18
inches (455 mm) minimum above the seat (see Fig. 48).
4.37.5 Seat Height. Bench seats
shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the
floor or ground.
4.37.6 Structural Strength.
Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or
horizontal force of 250 lbs. (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat,
fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure.
4.37.7 Wet Locations. The surface
of benches installed in wet locations shall be slip-resistant and shall not
accumulate water.
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11. JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FACILITIES.
11.1 General. In addition to the requirements in
section 4 and 11.1, judicial facilities shall comply with 11.2 and legislative
and regulatory facilities shall comply with 11.3.
11.1.1 Entrances. Where provided, at least one
restricted entrance and one secured entrance to the facility shall be accessible
in addition to the entrances required to be accessible by 4.1.3(8). Restricted
entrances are those entrances used only by judges, public officials, facility
personnel or other authorized parties on a controlled basis. Secured entrances
are those entrances to judicial facilities used only by detainees and detention
officers.
EXCEPTION: At secured entrances, doors and
doorways operated only by security personnel shall be exempt from 4.13.9,
4.13.10, 4.13.11 and 4.13.12.
11.1.2 Security Systems. An accessible route complying with
4.3 shall be provided through fixed security barriers at required accessible
entrances. Where security barriers incorporate equipment such as metal
detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar devices which cannot be made accessible,
an accessible route shall be provided adjacent to such security screening
devices to facilitate an equivalent circulation path.
11.1.3 Two-Way Communication Systems. Where a two-way communication
system is provided to gain admittance to a facility or to restricted areas
within the facility, the system shall provide both visual and audible signals
and shall comply with 4.27.
11.2 Judicial Facilities.
11.2.1 Courtrooms.
(1) Where provided, the following elements and spaces shall be on an
accessible route complying with 4.3. Areas that are raised or depressed and
accessed by ramps or platform lifts with entry ramps shall provide unobstructed
turning space complying with 4.2.3.
EXCEPTION: Vertical access to raised judges'
benches or courtroom stations need not be installed provided that the requisite
areas, maneuvering spaces, and, if appropriate, electrical service are
installed at the time of initial construction to allow future installation of a
means of vertical access complying with 4.8, 4.10, or 4.11 without requiring
substantial reconstruction of the space.
(a) Spectator, Press, and Other Areas
with Fixed Seats. Where spectator, press or other areas with fixed seats are
provided, each type of seating area shall comply with 4.1.3(19)(a).
(b) Jury Boxes and Witness Stands. Each jury box and witness stand shall
have within its defined area clear floor space complying with 4.2.4.
EXCEPTION: In alterations, accessible
wheelchair spaces are not required to be located within the defined area of raised
jury boxes or witness stands and may be located outside these spaces where ramp
or lift access poses a hazard by restricting or projecting into a means of
egress required by the appropriate administrative authority.
(c) Judges' Benches and Courtroom Stations.
Judges' benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs' stations, deputy clerks' stations,
court reporters' stations and litigants' and counsel stations shall comply with
4.32.
(2) Permanently installed assistive
listening systems complying with 4.33 shall be provided in each courtroom. The
minimum number of receivers shall be four percent of the room occupant load, as
determined by applicable State or local codes, but not less than two receivers.
An informational sign indicating the availability of an assistive listening
system and complying with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, and 4.30.7(4) shall
be posted in a prominent place.
11.2.2 Jury Assembly Areas and Jury
Deliberation Areas.
Where provided in areas used for jury assembly or deliberation, the following
elements or spaces shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3 and shall
comply with the following provisions:
(1) Refreshment Areas. Refreshment
areas, kitchenettes and fixed or built-in refreshment dispensers shall comply
with the technical provisions of 9.2.2(7).
(2) Drinking Fountains. Where provided
in rooms covered under 11.2.2, there shall be a drinking fountain in each room
complying with 4.15.
11.2.3 Courthouse Holding Facilities.
(1) Holding Cells - Minimum Number.
Where provided, facilities for detainees, including central holding cells and
court-floor holding cells, shall comply with the following:
(a) Central Holding Cells. Where
separate central holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male,
adult female, or juvenile female, one of each type shall comply with 11.2.3(2).
Where central-holding cells are provided, which are not separated by age or
sex, at least one cell complying with 11.2.3(2) shall be provided.
(b) Court-Floor Holding Cells. Where
separate court-floor holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male,
adult female, or juvenile female, each courtroom shall be served by one cell of
each type complying with 11.2.3(2).�
Where court-floor holding cells are provided, which are not separated by
age or sex, courtrooms shall be served by at least one cell complying with
11.2.3(2). Cells may serve more than one courtroom.
(2) Requirements for Accessible Cells.
Accessible cells shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3. Where
provided, the following elements or spaces serving accessible cells shall be
accessible and on an accessible route:
(a) Doors and Doorways. All doors and doorways to accessible spaces and on
an accessible route shall comply with 4.13.
EXCEPTION: Doors and doorways operated only
by security personnel shall be exempt from 4.13.9, 4.13.10, 4.13.11 and
4.13.12.
(b) Toilet and Bathing Facilities.
Toilet facilities shall comply with 4.22 and bathing facilities shall comply
with 4.23. Privacy screens shall not intrude on the clear floor space required
for fixtures or the accessible route.
(c) Beds. Beds shall have maneuvering
space at least 36 in (915 mm) wide along one side. Where more than one bed is
provided in a cell, the maneuvering space provided at adjacent beds may overlap.
(d) Drinking Fountains and Water
Coolers. Drinking fountains shall be accessible to individuals who use
wheelchairs in accordance with 4.15 and shall be accessible to those who have
difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accomplished by the use of a
"hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who
use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who
have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible under 4.15 and a
water cooler; or by other such means as would achieve the required
accessibility for each group.
(e) Fixed or Built-in Seating and
Tables. Fixed or built-in seating, tables or counters shall comply with 4.32.
(f) Fixed Benches. Fixed benches shall
be mounted at 17 in to 19 in (430 mm to 485 mm) above the finish floor and
provide back support (e.g., attachment to wall). The structural strength of the
bench attachments shall comply with 4.26.3.
(3) Visiting Areas. The following
elements, where provided, shall be located on an accessible route complying
with 4.3 and shall comply with the following provisions:
(a) Cubicles and Counters. Five
percent, but not less than one, of fixed cubicles shall comply with 4.32 on
both the visitor and detainee sides. Where counters are provided, a portion at
least 36 in (915 mm) in length shall comply with 4.32 on both the visitor and
detainee sides.
(b) Partitions. Solid partitions or
security glazing that separate visitors from detainees shall comply with
7.2(3).
11.3 Legislative and Regulatory Facilities. Assembly areas designated for
public use, including public meeting rooms, hearing rooms, and chambers shall
comply with 11.3.
11.3.1 Where provided, the following elements and spaces shall be
on an accessible route complying with 4.3. Areas that are raised or depressed
and accessed by ramps or platform lifts with entry ramps shall provide
unobstructed turning space complying with 4.2.3.
(1) Raised Speakers' Platforms. Where
raised speakers' platforms are provided, at least one of each type shall be accessible.
(2) Spectator, Press, and Other Areas
with Fixed Seats. Where spectator, press or other areas with fixed seats are
provided, each type of seating area shall comply with 4.1.3(19)(a).
11.3.2 Each assembly area provided with a permanently installed
audio-amplification system shall have a permanently installed assistive
listening system. The minimum number of receivers shall be four percent of the
room occupant load, as determined by applicable State or local codes, but not
less than two receivers. An informational sign indicating the availability of
an assistive listening system and complying with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3,
4.30.5, and 4.30.7(4) shall be posted in a prominent place.
12. DETENTION AND
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
12.1
General. This section
applies to jails, holding cells in police stations, prisons, juvenile detention
centers, reformatories, and other institutional occupancies where occupants are
under some degree of restraint or restriction for security reasons. Except as
specified in this section, detention and correctional facilities shall comply
with the applicable requirements of section 4. All common use areas serving
accessible cells or rooms and all public use areas are required to be designed
and constructed to comply with section 4.
EXCEPTIONS: Requirements for areas of rescue
assistance in 4.1.3(9), 4.3.10, and 4.3.11 do not apply. Compliance with
requirements for elevators in 4.1.3(5) and stairs 4.1.3(4) is not required in
multi-story housing facilities where accessible cells or rooms, all common use
areas serving them, and all public use areas are on an accessible route.
Compliance with 4.1.3(16) is not required in areas other than public use areas.
12.2 Entrances and Security Systems.
12.2.1
Entrances. Entrances used by the public, including those that are secured, shall be
accessible as required by 4.1.3(8).
EXCEPTION: Compliance with 4.13.9, 4.13.10,
4.13.11 and 4.13.12 is not required at entrances, doors, or doorways that are
operated only by security personnel or where security requirements prohibit
full compliance with these provisions.
12.2.2 Security Systems. Where security systems are provided
at public or other entrances required to be accessible by 12.2.1 or 12.2.2, an
accessible route complying with 4.3 shall be provided through fixed security
barriers. Where security barriers incorporate equipment such as metal
detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar devices which cannot be made
accessible, an accessible route shall be provided adjacent to such security
screening devices to facilitate an equivalent circulation path.
12.3 Visiting Areas. In non-contact visiting areas where
inmates or detainees are separated from visitors, the following elements, where
provided, shall be accessible and located on an accessible route complying with
4.3:
(1) Cubicles
and Counters. Five percent, but not less than one, of fixed cubicles shall
comply with 4.32 on both the visitor and detainee or inmate sides. Where
counters are provided, a portion at least 36 in (915 mm) in length shall comply
with 4.32 on both the visitor and detainee or inmate sides.
EXCEPTION: At non-contact visiting areas not
serving accessible cells or rooms, the requirements of 12.3(1) do not apply to
the inmate or detainee side of cubicles or counters.
(2) Partitions. Solid partitions or
security glazing separating visitors from inmates or detainees shall comply
with 7.2(3).
12.4 Holding and Housing Cells or Rooms:
Minimum Number.
12.4.1 Holding Cells and General Housing
Cells or Rooms. At
least two percent, but not less than one, of the total number of housing or
holding cells or rooms provided in a facility shall comply with 12.5.
12.4.2
Special Holding and Housing Cells or Rooms. In addition to the requirements of 12.4.1, where
special holding or housing cells or rooms are provided, at least one serving
each purpose shall comply with 12.5. An accessible special holding or housing
cell or room may serve more than one purpose. Cells or rooms subject to this
requirement include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of
orientation, protective custody, administrative or disciplinary detention or
segregation, detoxification, and medical isolation.
EXCEPTION: Cells or rooms specially designed
without protrusions and to be used solely for purposes of suicide prevention
are exempt from the requirement for grab bars at water closets in 4.16.4.
12.4.3 Accessible Cells or Rooms for
Persons with Hearing Impairments. In addition to the requirements of 12.4.1, two percent, but
not less than one, of general housing or holding cells or rooms equipped with
audible emergency warning systems or permanently installed telephones within
the cell or room shall comply with the applicable requirements of 12.6.
12.4.4 Medical Care Facilities. Medical care facilities providing
physical or medical treatment or care shall comply with the applicable
requirements of section 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4, if persons may need assistance in
emergencies and the period of stay may exceed 24 hours. Patient bedrooms or
cells required to be accessible under 6.1 and 6.3 shall be provided in addition
to any medical isolation cells required to be accessible under 12.4.2.
12.4.5 Alterations to Cells or Rooms. (Reserved.)
12.5 Requirements for Accessible Cells
or Rooms.
12.5.1 General. Cells or rooms required to be
accessible by 12.4 shall comply with 12.5.
12.5.2 Minimum Requirements. Accessible cells or rooms shall be
on an accessible route complying with 4.3. Where provided to serve accessible
housing or holding cells or rooms, the following elements or spaces shall be
accessible and connected by an accessible route.
(1) Doors and Doorways. All doors and doorways on an accessible route shall
comply with 4.13.
EXCEPTION: Compliance with 4.13.9, 4.13.10,
4.13.11 and 4.13.12 is not required at entrances, doors, or doorways that are
operated only by security personnel or where security requirements prohibit
full compliance with these provisions.
(2) Toilet and Bathing Facilities. At
least one toilet facility shall comply with 4.22 and one bathing facility shall
comply with 4.23. Privacy screens shall not intrude on the clear floor space
required for fixtures and the accessible route.
(3) Beds. Beds shall have maneuvering
space at least 36 in (915 mm) wide along one side. Where more than one bed is
provided in a room or cell, the maneuvering space provided at adjacent beds may
overlap.
(4) Drinking Fountains and Water
Coolers. At least one drinking fountain shall comply with 4.15.
(5) Fixed or Built-in Seating or
Tables. Fixed or built-in seating, tables and counters shall comply with 4.32.
(6) Fixed Benches. At least one fixed
bench shall be mounted at 17 in to 19 in (430 mm to 485 mm) above the finish
floor and provide back support (e.g., attachment to wall). The structural strength
of the bench attachments shall comply with 4.26.3.
(7) Storage. Fixed or built-in storage
facilities, such as cabinets, shelves, closets, and drawers, shall contain
storage space complying with 4.25.
(8) Controls. All controls intended for
operation by inmates shall comply with 4.27.
(9) Accommodations for persons with
hearing impairments required by 12.4.3 and complying with 12.6 shall be
provided in accessible cells or rooms.
12.6 Visual Alarms and Telephones.
Where audible emergency warning systems are provided to serve the occupants of holding or housing cells or rooms, visual alarms complying with 4.28.4 shall be provided. Where permanently installed telephones are provided within holding or housing cells or rooms, they shall have volume controls complying with 4.31.5.
EXCEPTION: Visual alarms are not required
where inmates or detainees are not allowed independent means of egress.
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Newly designed or newly
constructed and altered recreation facilities shall comply with the applicable
requirements of section 4 and the special application sections, except as
modified or otherwise provided in this section.
15.1.1 General. Newly designed or
newly constructed and altered amusement rides shall comply with 15.1.
EXCEPTION 1:
EXCEPTION 2: Amusement rides which are controlled or operated by the
rider shall be required to comply only with 15.1.4 and 15.1.5.
EXCEPTION 3: Amusement rides designed primarily for children, where
children are assisted on and off the ride by an adult, shall be required to
comply only with 15.1.4 and 15.1.5.
EXCEPTION 4: Amusement rides without amusement ride seats shall be
required to comply only with 15.1.4 and 15.1.5.
15.1.2 Alterations to Amusement Rides.
A modification to an existing amusement ride is an alteration subject to 15.1
if one or more of the following conditions apply:
1. The amusement ride�s
structural or operational characteristics are changed to the extent that the
ride�s performance differs from that specified by the manufacturer or the
original design criteria; or
2. The load and unload area
of the amusement ride is newly designed and constructed.
15.1.3 Number Required. Each
amusement ride shall provide at least one wheelchair space complying with
15.1.7, or at least one amusement ride seat designed for transfer complying
with 15.1.8, or at least one transfer device complying with 15.1.9.
15.1.4 Accessible Route. When in the load and unload
position, amusement rides required to comply with 15.1 shall be served by an
accessible route complying with 4.3. Any part of an accessible route serving
amusement rides with a slope greater than 1:20 shall be considered a ramp and shall
comply with 4.8.
EXCEPTION 1: The maximum slope specified in 4.8.2 shall not apply in
the load and unload areas or on the amusement ride where compliance is
structurally or operationally infeasible, provided that the slope of the ramp
shall not exceed 1:8.
EXCEPTION 2: Handrails shall not be required in the load and unload
areas or on the amusement ride where compliance is structurally or
operationally infeasible.
EXCEPTION 3: Limited-use/limited-application elevators and platform
lifts complying with 4.11 shall be permitted to be part of an accessible route
serving the load and unload area.
15.1.5 Load and Unload Areas. Load and unload areas serving
amusement rides required to comply with 15.1 shall provide a maneuvering space
complying with 4.2.3. The maneuvering space shall have a slope not steeper than
1:48.
15.1.6 Signage. Signage shall be
provided at the entrance of the queue or waiting line for each amusement ride
to identify the type of access provided. Where an accessible unload area also
serves as the accessible load area, signage shall be provided at the entrance
to the queue or waiting line indicating the location of the accessible load and
unload area.
15.1.7 Amusement Rides with Wheelchair
Spaces. Amusement rides with wheelchair spaces shall comply with 15.1.7.
15.1.7.1 Floor or Ground
Surface. The floor
or ground surface of wheelchair spaces shall comply with 15.1.7.1.
15.1.7.1.1 Slope. The floor or ground surface of
wheelchair spaces shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48 when in the load and
unload position and shall be stable and firm.
15.1.7.1.2 Gaps. Floors of amusement rides with
wheelchair spaces and floors of load and unload areas shall be coordinated so
that, when the amusement rides are at rest in the load and unload position, the
vertical difference between the floors shall be within plus or minus 5/8 inches
(16 mm) and the horizontal gap shall be no greater than 3 inches (75 mm) under
normal passenger load conditions.
EXCEPTION: Where compliance is not operationally or structurally
feasible, ramps, bridge plates, or similar devices complying with the
applicable requirements of 36 C.F.R. 1192.83(c) shall be provided.
15.1.7.2 Clearances. Clearances for wheelchair spaces
shall comply with 15.1.7.2.
EXCEPTION 1: Where provided, securement devices shall be permitted to
overlap required clearances.
EXCEPTION 2: Wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be mechanically or
manually repositioned.
EXCEPTION 3: Wheelchair spaces shall not be required to comply with
4.4.2.
15.1.7.2.1 Width and
Length. Wheelchair
spaces shall provide a clear width of 30 inches (760 mm) minimum and a clear
length of 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum measured to 9 inches (230 mm) minimum
above the floor surface.
15.1.7.2.2 Wheelchair Spaces - Side Entry.
Where the wheelchair space can be entered only from the side, the ride shall be
designed to permit sufficient maneuvering space for individuals using a
wheelchair or mobility device to enter and exit the ride.
15.1.7.2.3 Protrusions in Wheelchair
Spaces. Objects are permitted to protrude a distance of 6 inches (150 mm)
maximum along the front of the wheelchair space where located 9 inches (230 mm)
minimum and 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the floor or ground surface of the
wheelchair space. Objects are permitted to protrude a distance of 25 inches
(635 mm) maximum along the front of the wheelchair space, where located more
than 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor or ground surface of the wheelchair
space (see Fig. 58).
NOTE: Figure 58 shows in side elevation that objects may protrude 6 inches
maximum along the front of the wheelchair space where located 9 inches minimum
and 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the floor or ground surface of the
wheelchair space. Objects may protrude a distance of 25 inches maximum along
the front of the wheelchair space, where located more than 27 inches above the
floor or ground surface.
15.1.7.3 Openings. Where openings are provided to
access wheelchair spaces on amusement rides, the entry shall provide a 32 inch
(815 mm) minimum clear opening.
15.1.7.4 Approach. One side of the
wheelchair space shall adjoin an accessible route.
15.1.7.5 Companion Seats. Where the
interior width of the amusement ride is greater than 53 inches (1346 mm),
seating is provided for more than one rider, and the wheelchair is not required
to be centered within the amusement ride, a companion seat shall be provided
for each wheelchair space.
15.1.7.5.1
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Seating. Where an amusement ride provides shoulder-to-shoulder
seating, companion seats shall be shoulder-to-shoulder with the adjacent
wheelchair space.
EXCEPTION: Where shoulder-to-shoulder companion seating is not
operationally or structurally feasible, compliance with this provision shall be
required to the maximum extent feasible.
15.1.8 Amusement Ride Seats Designed for
Transfer. Amusement
ride seats designed for transfer shall comply with 15.1.8 when positioned for
loading and unloading.
15.1.8.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space.
Clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided in the load
and unload area adjacent to the amusement ride seats designed for transfer.
15.1.8.2 Transfer Height. The height
of the amusement ride seats shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum to 24 inches
(610mm) maximum measured above the load and unload surface.
15.1.8.3 Transfer Entry. Where openings are provided to
transfer to amusement ride seats, the space shall be designed to provide
clearance for transfer from a wheelchair or mobility device to the amusement
ride seat.
15.1.8.4 Wheelchair Storage Space.
Wheelchair storage spaces complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided in or adjacent
to unload areas for each required amusement ride seat designed for transfer and
shall not overlap any required means of egress or accessible route.
15.1.9 Transfer Devices for Use with
Amusement Rides.
Transfer devices for use with amusement rides shall comply with 15.1.9 when
positioned for loading and unloading.
15.1.9.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space.
Clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided in the load
and unload area adjacent to the transfer devices.
15.1.9.2 Transfer Height. The height
of the transfer device seats shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum to 24 inches
(610 mm) maximum measured above the load and unload surface.
15.1.9.3 Wheelchair Storage Space.
Wheelchair storage spaces complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided in or adjacent
to unload areas for each required transfer device and shall not overlap any
required means of egress or accessible route.
15.2.1 General. Newly designed or
newly constructed and altered boating facilities shall comply with 15.2.
15.2.2 Accessible Route. Accessible routes, including
gangways that are part of accessible routes, shall comply with 4.3.
EXCEPTION 1. Where an existing gangway or series of gangways is
replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway is not required
to comply with 15.2.2, unless required by 4.1.6(2).
EXCEPTION 2. The maximum rise specified in 4.8.2 shall not apply to
gangways.
EXCEPTION 3. Where the total length of the gangway or series of
gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is at least 80 feet (24
m), the maximum slope specified in 4.8.2 shall not apply to the gangways.
EXCEPTION 4. In facilities containing fewer than 25 boat slips and
where the total length of the gangway or series of gangways serving as part of
a required accessible route is at least 30 feet (9140 mm), the maximum slope
specified in 4.8.2 shall not apply to the gangways.
EXCEPTION 5. Where gangways connect to transition plates, landings
specified by 4.8.4 shall not be required.
EXCEPTION 6. Where gangways and transition plates connect and are
required to have handrails, handrail extensions specified by 4.8.5 shall not be
required. Where handrail extensions are provided on gangways or transition
plates, such extensions are not required to be parallel with the ground or
floor surface.
EXCEPTION 7. The cross slope of gangways, transition plates, and
floating piers that are part of an accessible route shall be 1:50 maximum
measured in the static position.
EXCEPTION 8. Limited-use/limited-application elevators or platform
lifts complying with 4.11 shall be permitted in lieu of gangways complying with
4.3.
15.2.3 Boat Slips:
Minimum Number.
Where boat slips are provided, boat slips complying with 15.2.5 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 15.2.3. Where the number of boat slips is not
identified, each 40 feet (12 m) of boat slip edge provided along the perimeter
of the pier shall be counted as one boat slip for the purpose of this
section.
Table 15.2.3
Total Boat Slips in Facility |
Minimum Number of Required Accessible Boat Slips |
1 to 25 |
1 |
26 to 50 |
2 |
51 to 100 |
3 |
101 to 150 |
4 |
151 to 300 |
5 |
301 to 400 |
6 |
401 to 500 |
7 |
501 to 600 |
8 |
601 to 700 |
9 |
701 to 800 |
10 |
801 to 900 |
11 |
901 to 1000 |
12 |
1001 and over |
12, plus 1 for each 100 or fraction thereof over 1000 |
15.2.3.1 Dispersion. Accessible boat
slips shall be dispersed throughout the various types of slips provided. This
provision does not require an increase in the minimum number of boat slips
required to be accessible.
15.2.4 Boarding Piers at Boat Launch
Ramps. Where boarding piers are provided at boat launch ramps, at least 5
percent, but not less than one of the boarding piers shall comply with 15.2.4
and shall be served by an accessible route complying with 4.3.
EXCEPTION 1. Accessible routes serving floating boarding piers shall be
permitted to use exceptions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in 15.2.2.
EXCEPTION 2. Where the total length of the gangway or series of gangways
serving as part of a required accessible route is at least 30 feet (9140 mm),
the maximum slope specified by 4.8.2 shall not apply to the gangways.
EXCEPTION 3. Where the accessible route serving a floating boarding
pier or skid pier is located within a boat launch ramp, the portion of the
accessible route located within the boat launch ramp shall not be required to
comply with 4.8.
15.2.4.1 Boarding Pier Clearances.
The entire length of the piers shall comply with 15.2.5.
15.2.5 Accessible Boat Slips.
Accessible boat slips shall comply with 15.2.5.
15.2.5.1 Clearances. Accessible boat
slips shall be served by clear pier space 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and
at least as long as the accessible boat slips. Every 10 feet (3050 mm) maximum
of linear pier edge serving the accessible boat slips shall contain at least
one continuous clear opening 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width (see Fig.
59).
NOTE: Figure 59 illustrates pier clearances in plan view. Accessible boat
slips are served by clear pier space 60 inches wide minimum and at least as
long as the accessible boat slips. Every 10 feet maximum of linear pier edge
serving the accessible boat slips contains at least one continuous clear
opening 60 inches minimum wide.
EXCEPTION 1: The width of the clear pier space shall be permitted to be
36 inches (915 mm) minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum, provided
that multiple 36 inch (915 mm) wide segments are separated by segments
that are 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum clear in width and 60 inches (1525 mm)
minimum clear in length. (see Fig. 60)
NOTE: Figure 60 shows in plan view that the width of the clear pier space can
be 36 inches wide minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum where multiple 36
inch wide segments are separated by clear segments 60 by 60 inches minimum.
EXCEPTION 2: Edge protection 4 inches (100 mm) high maximum and 2
inches (51 mm) deep maximum shall be permitted at the continuous clear
openings. (see Fig. 61)
NOTE: Figure 61 shows in elevation pier edge protection that is 4 inches high
maximum and 2 inches deep maximum.
EXCEPTION 3: In alterations to existing facilities, clear pier space
shall be permitted to be located perpendicular to the boat slip and shall
extend the width of the boat slip, where the facility has at least one boat
slip complying with 15.2.5, and further compliance with 15.2.5 would result in
a reduction in the number of boat slips available or result in a reduction of
the widths of existing slips.
15.2.5.2 Cleats and
Other Boat Securement Devices. Cleats and other boat securement devices shall not be
required to comply with 4.27.3.
15.3 Fishing Piers and Platforms.
15.3.1 General. Newly designed or newly constructed
and altered fishing piers and platforms shall comply with 15.3.
15.3.2 Accessible Route. Accessible
routes, including gangways that are part of accessible routes, serving fishing
piers and platforms shall comply with 4.3.
EXCEPTION 1: Accessible routes serving floating fishing piers and
platforms shall be permitted to use exceptions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in 15.2.2.
EXCEPTION 2: Where the total length of the gangway or series of
gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is at least 30 feet
(9140 mm), the maximum slope specified by 4.8.2 shall not apply to the
gangways.
15.3.3 Railings. Where railings,
guards, or handrails are provided, they shall comply with 15.3.3.
15.3.3.1 Edge Protection. Edge
protection shall be provided and shall extend 2 inches (51 mm) minimum
above the ground or deck surface.
EXCEPTION: Where the railing, guard, or handrail is 34 inches (865
mm) or less above the ground or deck surface, edge protection shall not be
required if the deck surface extends 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the
inside face of the railing. Toe clearance shall be 9 inches (230 mm) minimum
above the ground or deck surface beyond the railing. Toe clearance shall be 30
inches (760 mm) minimum wide (see Fig. 62).
NOTE: Figure 62 shows in side elevation (a) and front elevation (b) edge
protection at fishing piers. Where a railing or guard is no higher than 34
inches, edge protection shall not be required if the deck surface extends 12
inches minimum beyond the inside face of the railing. Toe clearance shall be at
least 9 inches high beyond the railing and at least 30 inches wide.
15.3.3.2 Height. At least 25 percent
of the railings, guard, or handrail shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above
the ground or deck surface.
EXCEPTION: This provision shall not apply to that portion of a
fishing pier or platform where a guard which complies with sections 1003.2.12.1
(Height) and 1003.2.12.2 (Opening limitations) of the International Building
Code (incorporated by reference, see 2.3.2) is provided.
15.3.3.3 Dispersion. Railings required to comply with
15.3.3.2 shall be dispersed throughout a fishing pier or platform.
15.3.4 Clear Floor or Ground Space. At
least one clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided
where the railing height required by 15.3.3.2 is located. Where no railings are
provided, at least one clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall
be provided.
15.3.5 Maneuvering
Space. At least one
maneuvering space complying with 4.2.3 shall be provided on the fishing pier or
platform.
15.4.1 General. Newly designed or
newly constructed and altered golf courses, driving ranges, practice putting
greens, and practice teeing grounds shall comply with 15.4.
15.4.2 Accessible Route
- Golf Course. An
accessible route shall connect accessible elements and spaces within the
boundary of the golf course. In addition, an accessible route shall connect the
golf car rental area, bag drop areas, practice putting greens, accessible
practice teeing grounds, course toilet rooms, and course weather shelters. The
accessible route required by this section shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum
wide. Where handrails are provided, the accessible route shall be 60 inches
(1525 mm) minimum wide.
EXCEPTION 1: A golf car passage complying with 15.4.7 shall be
permitted in lieu of all or part of an accessible route required by 15.4.2.
EXCEPTION 2: The handrail requirements of 4.8.5 shall not apply to an
accessible route located within the boundary of a golf course.
15.4.3 Accessible Route
- Driving Ranges.
An accessible route shall connect accessible teeing stations at driving ranges
with accessible parking spaces and shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) wide minimum.
Where handrails are provided, the accessible route shall be 60 inches (1525 mm)
wide minimum.
EXCEPTION: A golf car passage complying with 15.4.7 shall be
permitted in lieu of all or part of an accessible route required by 15.4.3.
15.4.4 Teeing Grounds. Teeing
grounds shall comply with 15.4.4.
15.4.4.1 Number
Required. Where one
or two teeing grounds are provided for a hole, at least one teeing ground
serving the hole shall comply with 15.4.4.3. Where three or more teeing grounds
are provided for a hole, at least two teeing grounds shall comply with
15.4.4.3.
15.4.4.2 Forward Teeing
Ground. The forward
teeing ground shall be accessible.
EXCEPTION: In alterations, the forward teeing ground shall not be
required to be accessible where compliance is not feasible due to terrain.
15.4.4.3 Teeing Grounds. Teeing grounds required by 15.4.4.1
and 15.4.4.2 shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and
exit the teeing ground.
15.4.5 Teeing Stations
at Driving Ranges and Practice Teeing Grounds. Where teeing stations or practice
teeing grounds are provided, at least 5 percent of the practice teeing stations
or practice teeing grounds, but not less than one, shall comply with 15.4.4.3.
15.4.6 Weather Shelters. Where
weather shelters are provided on a golf course, each weather shelter shall have
a clear floor or ground space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 96 inches (2440
mm) minimum and shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter
and exit.
15.4.7 Golf Car Passage. Where curbs or other constructed
barriers are provided along a golf car passage to prohibit golf cars from
entering a fairway, openings at least 60 inches (1525 mm) wide shall be provided
at intervals not to exceed 75 yds (69 m).
15.4.7.1 Width. The golf car passage shall be 48
inches (1220 mm) minimum wide.
15.4.8 Putting Greens. Each putting
green shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit
the putting green.
15.5.1 General. Newly designed or
newly constructed and altered miniature golf courses shall comply with 15.5.
15.5.2 Accessible Holes. At least
fifty percent of holes on a miniature golf course shall comply with 15.5.3
through 15.5.5 and shall be consecutive.
EXCEPTION: One break in the sequence of consecutive accessible holes
shall be permitted, provided that the last hole on a miniature golf course is
the last hole in the sequence.
15.5.3 Accessible Route. An
accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect the course entrance with the
first accessible hole and the start of play area on each accessible hole. The
course shall be configured to allow exit from the last accessible hole to the
course exit or entrance and shall not require travel back through other
holes.
15.5.3.1 Accessible
Route - Located On the Playing Surface. Where the accessible route is located on the playing
surface of the accessible hole, exceptions 1-5 shall be permitted.
EXCEPTION 1: Where carpet is provided, the requirements of 4.5.3 shall
not apply.
EXCEPTION 2: Where the accessible route intersects the playing surface
of a hole, a 1 inch (26 mm) maximum curb shall be permitted for a width of 32
inches (815 mm) minimum.
EXCEPTION 3: A slope of 1:4 maximum for a 4 inch (100 mm) maximum rise
shall be permitted.
EXCEPTION 4: Landings required by 4.8.4 shall be permitted to be 48
inches (1220 mm) in length minimum. Landing size required by 4.8.4(3) shall be
permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
Landing slopes shall be permitted to be 1:20 maximum.
EXCEPTION 5: Handrail requirements of 4.8.5 shall not apply.
15.5.3.2 Accessible
Route - Adjacent to the Playing Surface. Where the accessible route is located adjacent to the
playing surface, the requirements of 4.3 shall apply.
15.5.4 Start of Play Areas. Start
of play areas at holes required to comply with 15.5.2 shall have a slope not
steeper than 1:48 and shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525
mm) minimum.
15.5.5
NOTE: Figure 63 shows in plan view golf club reach range to be 36 inches
maximum measured from accessible routes with a width of 36 inches minimum and a
slope of 1:20 maximum.
15.6.1 General. Newly designed and newly
constructed play areas for children ages 2 and over and altered portions of
existing play areas shall comply with the applicable provisions of section 4,
except as modified or otherwise provided by this section. Where separate play
areas are provided within a site for specified age groups, each play area shall
comply with this section. Where play areas are designed or constructed in
phases, this section shall be applied so that when each successive addition is
completed, the entire play area complies with all the applicable provisions of
this section.
EXCEPTION 1: Play areas located in family child care facilities
where the proprietor actually resides shall not be required to comply with
15.6.
EXCEPTION 2: Where play components are relocated in existing play
areas for the purpose of creating safe use zones, 15.6 shall not apply,
provided that the ground surface is not changed or extended for more than one
use zone.
EXCEPTION 3: Where play components are altered and the ground
surface is not altered, the ground surface shall not be required to comply with
15.6.7, unless required by 4.1.6(2).
EXCEPTION 4: The provisions of 15.6.1 through 15.6.7 shall not
apply to amusement attractions.
EXCEPTION 5: Compliance with 4.4 shall not be required within the
boundary of the play area.
EXCEPTION 6: Stairs shall not be required to comply with 4.9.
15.6.2 Ground Level Play Components.
Ground level play components shall be provided in the number and types required
by 15.6.2.1 and 15.6.2.2. Ground level play components that are provided to
comply with 15.6.2.1 shall be permitted to satisfy the number required by
15.6.2.2, provided that the minimum required types of play components are
provided. Where more than one ground level play component required by 15.6.2.1
and 15.6.2.2 is provided, the play components shall be integrated in the play
area.
15.6.2.1 General. Where ground level play components
are provided, at least one of each type provided shall be located on an
accessible route complying with 15.6.4 and shall comply with 15.6.6.
15.6.2.2 Additional Number and Types. Where elevated play components are
provided, ground level play components shall be provided in accordance with
Table 15.6.2.2. Ground level play components required by 15.6.2.2 shall be
located on an accessible route complying with 15.6.4 and shall comply with
15.6.6.
EXCEPTION: If at least 50 percent of the elevated play
components are connected by a ramp, and if at least 3 of the elevated play
components connected by the ramp are different types of play components,
15.6.2.2 shall not apply.
Table 15.6.2.2 Number and Types of Ground Level Play
Components
Required to be on
Number of Elevated Play Components
Provided |
Minimum Number of Ground Level
Play Components Required to be on Accessible Route |
Minimum Number of Different Types
of Ground Level Play Components Required to be on 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 |
20 to 22 |
7 |
4 |
23 to 25 |
8 |
4 |
More than 25 |
8 plus 1 for each additional 3
over 25, or fraction thereof |
5 |
15.6.3 Elevated Play Components. Where
elevated play components are provided, at least 50 percent shall be located on
an accessible route complying with 15.6.4. Elevated play components connected
by a ramp shall comply with 15.6.6.
15.6.4 Accessible Routes. At least one accessible route
complying with 4.3, as modified by 15.6.4, shall be provided.
EXCEPTION 1: Transfer systems complying with 15.6.5 shall be
permitted to connect elevated play components, except where 20 or more elevated
play components are provided, no more than 25 percent of the elevated play
components shall be permitted to be connected by transfer systems.
EXCEPTION 2: Where transfer systems are provided, an elevated
play component shall be permitted to connect to another elevated play component
in lieu of an accessible route.
EXCEPTION 3: Platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) complying with
4.11 and applicable State or local codes shall be permitted to be used as part
of an accessible route.
15.6.4.1 Location. Accessible routes shall be located
within the boundary of the play area and shall connect ground level play
components as required by 15.6.2.1 and 15.6.2.2 and elevated play components as
required by 15.6.3, including entry and exit points of the play components.
15.6.4.2
Protrusions. Objects
shall not protrude into ground level accessible routes at or below 80 in (2030
mm) above the ground or floor surface.
15.6.4.3 Clear
Width. The
clear width of accessible routes within play areas shall comply with 15.6.4.3.
15.6.4.3.1 Ground
Level. The
clear width of accessible routes at ground level shall be 60 in (1525 mm)
minimum.
EXCEPTION 1: In play areas less than 1,000 square feet, the clear
width of accessible routes shall be permitted to be 44 in (1120 mm) minimum,
provided that at least one turning space complying with 4.2.3 is provided where
the restricted accessible route exceeds 30 feet (9.14 m) in length.
EXCEPTION 2: The clear width of accessible routes shall be
permitted to be 36 in (915 mm) minimum for a distance of 60 in (1525 mm)
maximum, provided that multiple reduced width segments are separated by
segments that are 60 in (1525 mm) minimum in width and 60 in (1525 mm) minimum
in length.
15.6.4.3.2
Elevated. The
clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated play components shall be
36 in (915 mm).
EXCEPTION 1: The clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated
play components shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 in (815 mm) minimum for
a distance of 24 in (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are
separated by segments that are 48 in (1220 mm) minimum in length and 36 in (915
mm) minimum in width.
EXCEPTION 2: The
clear width of transfer systems connecting elevated play components shall be
permitted to be 24 in (610 mm) minimum.
15.6.4.4 Ramp Slope
and Rise. Any
part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 shall be considered
a ramp and shall comply with 4.8, as modified by 15.6.4.4.
15.6.4.4.1 Ground
Level. The
maximum slope for ramps connecting ground level play components within the
boundary of a play area shall be 1:16.
15.6.4.4.2
Elevated.
Where a ramp connects elevated play components, the maximum rise of any ramp
run shall be 12 in (305 mm).
15.6.4.5 Handrails. Where required on ramps, handrails
shall comply with 4.8.5, as modified by 15.6.4.5.
EXCEPTION 1: Handrails shall not be required at ramps located
within ground level use zones.
EXCEPTION 2: Handrail extensions shall not be required.
15.6.4.5.1 Handrail
Gripping Surface. Handrails shall have a diameter or width of 0.95 in (24.1 mm) minimum
to 1.55 in (39.4 mm) maximum, or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping
surface.
15.6.4.5.2 Handrail
Height. The
top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20 in (510 mm) minimum to 28 in (710
mm) maximum above the ramp surface.
15.6.5 Transfer Systems. Where transfer systems are provided
to connect elevated play components, the transfer systems shall comply with
15.6.5.
15.6.5.1 Transfer
Platforms.
Transfer platforms complying with 15.6.5.1 shall be provided where transfer is
intended to be from a wheelchair or other mobility device (see Fig. 64).
NOTE: Figure 64a shows a transfer platform with a surface height 11 to 18
inches (280 to 455 mm) above the ground. Figure 64b shows in plan view a
transfer platform 14 inches (335 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide,
minimum; clear floor space that is 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum is centered
on this dimension parallel to the 24 in (610 mm) minimum long unobstructed side
of the transfer platform.
15.6.5.1.1 Size. Platforms shall have a level
surface 14 in (355 mm) minimum in depth and 24 in (610 mm) minimum in width.
15.6.5.1.2 Height. Platform surfaces shall be 11 in
(280 mm) minimum to 18 in (455 mm) maximum above the ground or floor surface.
15.6.5.1.3 Transfer
Space. A level
space complying with 4.2.4 shall be centered on the 48 in (1220 mm) long
dimension parallel to the 24 in (610 mm) minimum long unobstructed side of the
transfer platform.
15.6.5.1.4 Transfer
Supports. A
means of support for transferring shall be provided.
15.6.5.2 Transfer
Steps.
Transfer steps complying with 15.6.5.2 shall be provided where movement is
intended from a transfer platform to a level with elevated play components
required to be located on an accessible route (see Fig. 65).
NOTE: Figure 65(a) shows a transfer step 8 inches (205 mm) high maximum.
Figure 65(b) shows a transfer step that is 14 inches (355 mm) deep minimum and
24 inches (610 mm) long minimum.
15.6.5.2.1 Size. Transfer steps shall have a level
surface 14 in (355 mm) minimum in depth and 24 in (610 mm) minimum in width.
15.6.5.2.2 Height. Each transfer step shall be 8 in
(205 mm) maximum high.
15.6.5.2.3 Transfer
Supports. A
means of support for transferring shall be provided.
15.6.6 Play Components. Ground level play components
located on accessible routes and elevated play components connected by ramps
shall comply with 15.6.6.
15.6.6.1
Maneuvering Space. Maneuvering space complying with 4.2.3 shall be provided on the same
level as the play components. Maneuvering space shall have a slope not steeper
than 1:48 in all directions. The maneuvering space required for a swing shall
be located immediately adjacent to the swing.
15.6.6.2 Clear
Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space shall be provided at the play components
and shall be 30 in (760 mm) by 48 in (1220 mm) minimum. Clear floor or ground
space shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48 in all directions.
15.6.6.3 Play Tables: Height and Clearances.
Where play
tables are provided, knee clearance 24 in (610 mm) high minimum, 17 in deep
(430 mm) minimum, and 30 in (760 mm) wide minimum shall be provided. The tops
of rims, curbs, or other obstructions shall be 31 in (785 mm) high maximum.
EXCEPTION: Play tables designed or constructed primarily for
children ages 5 and under shall not be required to provide knee clearance if
the clear floor or ground space required by 15.6.6.2 is arranged for a parallel
approach and if the rim surface is 31 in (785 mm) high maximum.
15.6.6.4 Entry
Points and Seats: Height. Where a play component requires transfer to the entry point
or seat, the entry point or seat shall be 11 in (280 mm) minimum and 24 in
(610 mm) maximum above the clear floor or ground space.
EXCEPTION: The entry point of a slide shall not be required to
comply with 15.6.6.4.
15.6.6.5 Transfer
Supports.
Where a play component requires transfer to the entry point or seat, a means of
support for transferring shall be provided.
15.6.7 Ground Surfaces. Ground surfaces along accessible
routes, clear floor or ground spaces, and maneuvering spaces within play areas
shall comply with 4.5.1 and 15.6.7.
15.6.7.1
Accessibility.
Ground surfaces shall comply with ASTM F 1951 Standard Specification for
Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment (incorporated by reference, see 2.3.2). Ground surfaces shall be
inspected and maintained regularly and frequently to ensure continued
compliance with ASTM F 1951.
15.6.7.2 Use Zones. If located within use zones, ground
surfaces shall comply with ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for Impact
Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
(incorporated by reference, see 2.3.2).
15.6.8 Soft
Contained Play Structures. Soft contained play structures shall comply with 15.6.8.
15.6.8.1 Accessible
Routes to Entry Points. Where three or fewer entry points are provided, at least
one entry point shall be located on an accessible route. Where four or more
entry points are provided, at least two entry points shall be located on an
accessible route. Accessible routes shall comply with 4.3.
EXCEPTION: Transfer systems complying with 15.6.5 or platform
lifts (wheelchair lifts) complying with 4.11 and applicable State or local
codes shall be permitted to be used as part of an accessible route.
15.7 Exercise Equipment and Machines, Bowling Lanes, and Shooting
Facilities.
15.7.1 General. Newly designed or newly constructed
and altered exercise equipment and machines, bowling lanes, and shooting
facilities shall comply with 15.7.
15.7.2 Exercise
Equipment and Machines. At least one of each type of exercise equipment and machines shall be
provided with clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 and shall be
served by an accessible route. Clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for
transfer or for use by an individual seated in a wheelchair. Clear floor or
ground spaces for more than one piece of equipment shall be permitted to
overlap.
15.7.3 Bowling Lanes. Where bowling lanes are provided,
at least 5 percent, but not less than one of each type of lane shall be served
by an accessible route.
15.7.4 Shooting
Facilities. Where
fixed firing positions are provided at a site, at least 5 percent, but not less
than one, of each type of firing position shall comply with 15.7.4.1.
15.7.4.1 Fixed Firing
Position. Fixed
firing positions shall contain a 60 inch (1525 mm) diameter space and shall
have a slope not steeper than 1:48.
15.8 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools,
and Spas.
15.8.1 General. Newly designed or newly constructed
and altered swimming pools, wading pools, and spas shall comply with 15.8.
EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required to serve raised
diving boards or diving platforms.
15.8.2 Swimming Pools. At least two accessible means of
entry shall be provided for each public use and common use swimming pool. The
primary means of entry shall comply with 15.8.5 (Swimming Pool Lifts) or 15.8.6
(Sloped Entries). The secondary means of entry shall comply with one of the
following: 15.8.5 (Swimming Pool Lifts), 15.8.6 (Sloped Entries), 15.8.7
(Transfer Walls), 15.8.8 (Transfer Systems), or 15.8.9 (Pool Stairs).
EXCEPTION 1: Where a swimming pool has less than 300 linear feet (91 m)
of swimming pool wall, at least one accessible means of entry shall be provided
and shall comply with 15.8.5 (Swimming Pool Lifts) or 15.8.6 (Sloped
Entries).
EXCEPTION 2: Wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and
other pools where user access is limited to one area, shall provide at least
one accessible means of entry that complies with 15.8.5 (Swimming Pool Lifts),
15.8.6 (Sloped Entries), or 15.8.8 (Transfer Systems).
EXCEPTION 3: Catch pools shall be required only to be served by an
accessible route that connects to the pool edge.
15.8.3 Wading Pools. At least one accessible means of
entry complying with 15.8.6 (Sloped Entries) shall be provided for each wading
pool.
15.8.4 Spas. At least one accessible means of
entry complying with 15.8.5 (Swimming Pool Lifts), 15.8.7 (Transfer Walls), or
15.8.8 (Transfer Systems) shall be provided for each spa.
EXCEPTION: Where spas are provided in a cluster, 5 percent, but not
less than one, in each cluster shall be accessible.
15.8.5 Pool Lifts. Pool lifts shall comply with
15.8.5.
15.8.5.1 Pool Lift
Location. Pool
lifts shall be located where the water level does not exceed 48 inches (1220
mm).
EXCEPTION 1: Where the entire pool depth is greater than 48 inches
(1220 mm), 15.8.5.1 shall not apply.
EXCEPTION 2: Where multiple pool lift locations are provided, no more
than one shall be required to be located in an area where the water level does
not exceed 48 inches (1220 mm).
15.8.5.2 Seat Location. In the raised position, the
centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck and 16 inches (405 mm)
minimum from the edge of the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of
the seat and the pool edge shall have a slope not greater than 1:48 (see Fig.
68).
NOTE: Figure 68 shows pool lift seat in plan view located over the deck 16
inches minimum from the edge of the pool, measured to the seat centerline.
15.8.5.3 Clear Deck
Space. On the side
of the seat opposite the water, a clear deck space shall be provided parallel
with the seat. The space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and shall
extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line located 12 inches
(305 mm) behind the rear edge of the seat. The clear deck space shall have
a slope not greater than 1:48 (see Fig. 69).
NOTE: Figure 69 - plan view of clear deck space at pool lifts. On the side of
the seat opposite the water, a clear deck space at least 36 inches wide and 48
inches long is shown parallel to the seat. The 48 inch length extends from a
line located 12 inches behind the rear edge of the seat.
15.8.5.4 Seat Height. The height of the lift seat shall be
designed to allow a stop at 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm)
maximum measured from the deck to the top of the seat surface when in the
raised (load) position (see Fig. 70).
NOTE: Figure 70 - elevation drawing shows pool lift seat height to be 16
inches minimum to 19 inches maximum measured from the deck to the top of the
seat surface when in the raised (load) position.
15.8.5.5 Seat Width. The seat shall be 16 inches (405
mm) minimum wide.
15.8.5.6 Footrests and
Armrests. Footrests
shall be provided and shall move with the seat. If provided, armrests
positioned opposite the water shall be removable or shall fold clear of the
seat when the seat is in the raised (load) position.
EXCEPTION: Footrests shall not be required on pool lifts provided in
spas.
15.8.5.7 Operation. The lift shall be capable of
unassisted operation from both the deck and water levels. Controls and
operating mechanisms shall be unobstructed when the lift is in use and shall
comply with 4.27.4.
15.8.5.8 Submerged
Depth. The lift
shall be designed so that the seat will submerge to a water depth of 18 inches
(455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level (see Fig. 71).
NOTE: Figure 71 shows in elevation a pool lift with a seat submerged to a
water depth of 18 inches minimum below the stationary water level.
15.8.5.9 Lifting
Capacity. Single
person pool lifts shall have a minimum weight capacity of 300 lbs. (136 kg) and
be capable of sustaining a static load of at least one and a half times the
rated load.
15.8.6 Sloped Entries. Sloped entries designed to provide
access into the water shall comply with 15.8.6.
15.8.6.1 Sloped Entries.
Sloped entries
shall comply with 4.3, except as modified below.
EXCEPTION: Where sloped entries are provided, the surfaces shall not
be required to be slip resistant.
15.8.6.2 Submerged
Depth. Sloped
entries shall extend to a depth of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum to 30 inches (760
mm) maximum below the stationary water level. Where landings are required by
4.8, at least one landing shall be located 24 inches (610 mm) minimum to 30
inches (760 mm) maximum below the stationary water level (see Fig. 72).
NOTE: Figure 72 shows in side elevation a sloped entry with a submerged depth
of 24 inches minimum to 30 inches maximum below the stationary water level at
the landing.
EXCEPTION: In wading pools, the sloped entry and landings, if
provided, shall extend to the deepest part of the wading pool.
15.8.6.3 Handrails. Handrails shall be provided on both
sides of the sloped entry and shall comply with 4.8.5. The clear width between
handrails shall be 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum
(see Fig. 73).
NOTE: Figure 73 is an elevation drawing of a sloped entry with handrails on
both sides that provide a clear width of 33 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum.
EXCEPTION 1: Handrail extensions specified by 4.8.5 shall not be
required at the bottom landing serving a sloped entry.
EXCEPTION 2: Where a sloped entry is provided for wave action pools,
leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user access is limited
to one area, the required clear width between handrails shall not apply.
EXCEPTION 3: The handrail requirements of 4.8.5 and 15.8.6.3 shall not
be required on sloped entries in wading pools.
15.8.7 Transfer Walls. Transfer walls shall comply with
15.8.7.
15.8.7.1 Clear Deck
Space. A clear deck
space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a
slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer wall.
Where one grab bar is provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the
grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, the clear deck space shall be
centered on the clearance between the grab bars (see Fig. 74).
NOTE: Figure 74 shows in plan view clear deck space of 60 by 60 inches
minimum. Figure (a) shows this space centered at one grab bar. Figure (b) shows
this space centered on the clearance between two grab bars.
15.8.7.2 Height. The height of the transfer wall
shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from
the deck (see Fig. 75).
NOTE: Figure 75 shows in elevation the height of a transfer wall 16 inches
minimum to 19 inches maximum measured from the deck.
15.8.7.3 Wall Depth and
Length. The depth
of the transfer wall shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum to 16 inches (405 mm)
maximum. The length of the transfer wall shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum
and shall be centered on the clear deck space (see Fig. 76).
NOTE: Figure 76 illustrates in plan view a transfer wall with a depth of 12
inches minimum to 16 inches maximum and a length of 60 inches minimum.
15.8.7.4 Surface. Surfaces of transfer walls shall
not be sharp and shall have rounded edges.
15.8.7.5 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar shall be
provided on the transfer wall. Grab bars shall be perpendicular to the pool
wall and shall extend the full depth of the transfer wall. The top of the
gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm)
maximum above walls. Where one grab bar is provided, clearance shall be 24
inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides of the grab bar. Where two grab bars are
provided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. Grab
bars shall comply with 4.26 (see Fig. 77).
NOTE: Figure 77 illustrates grab bars at transfer walls that are perpendicular
to the pool wall and that extend the full depth of the transfer wall. Figure
(a) shows in plan view two grab bars with a clearance between them of 24 inches
minimum. Figure (b) shows in plan view one grab bar with a clearance of 24
inches minimum on both sides. Figure (c) shows in side elevation a height of
the grab bar gripping surface 4 to 6 inches above the wall, measured to the top
of the gripping surface.
15.8.8 Transfer Systems. Transfer systems shall comply with
15.8.8.
15.8.8.1 Transfer
Platform. A
transfer platform 19 inches (485 mm) minimum clear depth by 24 inches (610 mm)
minimum clear width shall be provided at the head of each transfer system (see
Fig. 78).
NOTE: Figure 78 shows in plan view a transfer platform at the head end with a
clear depth of 19 inches minimum clear and a clear width of by 24 inches
minimum clear width.
15.8.8.2 Clear Deck
Space. A clear deck
space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a
slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer
platform surface and shall be centered along a 24 inch (610 mm) minimum
unobstructed side of the transfer platform (see Fig. 79).
NOTE: Figure 79 shows clear deck space 60 by 60 inches minimum at the base of
the transfer platform surface that is centered along a 24 inch minimum
unobstructed side of the transfer platform.
15.8.8.3 Height. The height of the transfer platform
shall comply with 15.8.7.2.
15.8.8.4 Transfer Steps. Transfer step height shall be 8
inches (205 mm) maximum. Transfer steps shall extend to a water depth of 18
inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level (see Fig. 80).
NOTE: Figure 80 shows in elevation transfer system steps that are 8 inches
high maximum that extend to a water depth of 18 inches minimum below the
stationary water level.
15.8.8.5 Surface. The surface of the transfer system
shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges.
15.8.8.6 Size. Each transfer step shall have a
tread clear depth of 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum
and shall have a tread clear width of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum (see Fig. 81).
NOTE: Figure 81 illustrates in plan view a transfer system with each step
having a tread clear depth of 14 inches minimum and 17 inches maximum and a
tread clear width of 24 inches minimum.
15.8.8.7 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar on each
transfer step and the transfer platform, or a continuous grab bar serving each
transfer step and the transfer platform, shall be provided. Where provided, the
top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches
(150 mm) maximum above each step and transfer platform. Where a continuous grab
bar is provided, the top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm)
minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above the step nosing and transfer
platform. Grab bars shall comply with 4.26 and be located on at least one side
of the transfer system. The grab bar located at the transfer platform shall not
obstruct transfer (see Fig. 82).
NOTE: Figure 82 shows in elevation grab bars at transfer systems. Figure (a)
shows the top of the gripping surface to be 4 inches minimum and 6 inches
maximum above each step and transfer platform. Figure (b) shows a continuous
grab bar with the top of the gripping surface 4 inches minimum and 6 inches
maximum above the step nosing and transfer platform.
15.8.9 Pool Stairs. Pool stairs shall comply with
15.8.9.
15.8.9.1 Pool Stairs. Pool stairs shall comply with 4.9,
except as modified below.
15.8.9.2 Handrails. The width between handrails shall
be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. Handrail
extensions required by 4.9.4 shall not be required at the bottom landing
serving a pool stair.
15.8.10 Water Play
Components. Where
water play components are provided, the provisions of 15.6 and 4.3 shall apply,
except as modified or otherwise provided in this section.
EXCEPTION 1: Where the surface of the accessible route, clear floor or
ground spaces and maneuvering spaces connecting play components is submerged,
the provisions of 15.6 and 4.3 for cross slope, running slope, and
surface shall not apply.
EXCEPTION 2: Transfer systems complying with 15.6.5 shall be permitted
to be used in lieu of ramps to connect elevated play components.