See Minimum Requirements Sheets I and J for special exceptions or requirements which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.
| Capacity of Seating in Assembly Areas: | Number of Required Wheelchair Locations: |
|---|---|
| 4 to 25 | 1 |
| 26 to 50 | 2 |
| 51 to 300 | 4 |
| 301 to 500 | 6 |
| over 500 | 6, plus 1 additional space for each total seating capacity increase of 100 |
| Section | Item | Technical Requirements | Comments | Yes | No |
| 4.1.3(19)(a) 4.33.1 |
Wheelchair Seating: | In assembly areas with fixed seating, is the required number of wheelchair locations provided (See Table above)? | |||
| Aisle Seating: | In addition, are one percent (but not less than one) of all fixed seats, aisle seats with no armrests on the aisle side, or removable or folding armrests on the aisle side? | ||||
| Identification: | Is each such aisle seat identified by a sign or marker? | ||||
| Is there a sign posted at the ticket office notifying patrons of such aisle seats? | |||||
| Do the wheelchair locations comply with 4.33.2, 4.33.3 and 4.33.4 (See below)? | |||||
| 4.33.2 | Wheelchair Seating Size - Width: | Do paired wheelchair spaces total 66 inches in width? (It is not required that all wheelchair spaces be paired.) | |||
| Depth: | If wheelchair users enter the space from the side, is the space at least 60 inches deep? | ||||
| If wheelchair users enter the space from the front or back, is the space at least 48 inches deep? | |||||
| 4.33.3 | Placement of Wheelchair Areas: | Are the wheelchair areas an integral part of the fixed seating plan with a choice of admission prices and lines of sight comparable to those for the general public? (Readily removable seats may be installed in wheelchair spaces when the spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.) | |||
| Multiple Locations: | If the seating capacity exceeds 300, are the wheelchair spaces provided in more than one location? EXCEPTION: Accessible viewing positions may be clustered for bleachers, balconies, and other areas having sight lines which require slopes greater than 5%. | ||||
| Companion Seating: | Is there at least one companion fixed seat provided next to each wheelchair seating area? | ||||
| Accessible Route: | Do wheelchair spaces adjoin an accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in an emergency? | ||||
| 4.33.4 4.5 |
Surfaces: | Are the floor surfaces at wheelchair areas level, stable, firm, and slip-resistant? | |||
| 4.1.3(5) 4.3.8 4.5.2 |
Level Changes: | Are ramps or elevators used for changes in level greater than 1/2 inch? (Lifts may only be used in certain limited situations in new construction. See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet D and ADAAG 4.1.3(5) Exception 4) | |||
| Do the ramps or elevators comply with 4.8 or 4.10? (Use Form 7: Ramps or Form 13: Elevators) | |||||
| When walkway levels change, is the vertical difference
less than 1/4 inch? OR Are changes in level between 1/4 and 1/2 inch beveled with a maximum slope of 1:2? |
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| Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? | |||||
| 4.5.3 | Carpet: | If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? | |||
| Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? | |||||
| 4.33.5 | Performing Areas: | Is there an accessible route connecting wheelchair seating locations and performance areas including stages, arena floors, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and other spaces used by performers? (Use Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors) | |||
| 4.1.3(19)(b) | Assistive Listening Systems - Permanently Installed: | In assembly areas where audible communications are integral to the use of the space, is there a permanently installed assistive listening system if (1) the assembly area accommodates 50 or more persons or has an audio-amplification system and (2) it has fixed seats? | |||
| Portable Systems: | For other assembly areas, is there a permanently installed assistive listening system or adequate number of outlets/wiring to permit use of a portable assistive listening system? | ||||
| Receivers: | Is the minimum number of receivers provided equal to 4% of the total number of seats, but not less than two? | ||||
| 4.30.7(4) | Signage: | Where a permanently installed assistive listening system is provided, is there signage installed to notify patrons of the availability of such a system? | |||
| Does the signage include the International Symbol for hearing loss? | |||||
| 4.33.6 | Placement of Assistive Listening Systems: | If the assistive listening system serves individual fixed seats, are these seats located within a 50-foot viewing distance of the stage or playing area? | |||
| Do these seats have a complete view of the stage or playing area? |
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