See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.
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| Section | Item | Technical Requirements | Comments | Yes | No |
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| 4.1.2(1) 4.3.2(1) |
Accessible Route Site - Public Transportation: |
Is there an accessible route within the boundary of the site linking an accessible building entrance with the following, if provided: public transportation stops; passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks? | |||
| Route for General Public: | Does the accessible route generally coincide with the route for the general public, to the maximum extent feasible? | ||||
| 4.1.2(2) 4.3.2(2) |
Buildings Connected: | Is there an accessible route connecting accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces on the same site? | |||
| 4.3.3 | Accessible Route Size - Width: | Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide except at doorways or gates? | |||
| U-Turn | Where the accessible route makes a U-turn around an obstacle less than 48 inches wide, is the pathway width at least 42 inches on approaches and 48 inches in the turn? (See Figure 7(b)) | ||||
| 4.3.4 | Passing Spaces | If the accessible route is less than 60 inches wide, are there passing spaces at least 60 inches wide and 60 inches long or intersecting walks allowing passing at reasonable intervals not exceeding 200 feet? | |||
| 4.3.5 4.4.2 |
Provisions for Persons Who Are Blind - Head Room: | Is there at least 80 inches clear head room on an accessible route? | |||
| 4.4.2 | Cane Detectable Barrier Where Head Room is Less Than 80 Inches: | If there is less than 80 inches clear head room in an area adjoining an accessible route, is there a cane detectable barrier within 27 inches of the floor? (See Figure 8(c-1)) | |||
| 4.4.1 | Protruding Objects: | If objects mounted to the wall have leading edges between 27 and 80 inches from the floor, do they project less than 4 inches into the pathway? (Wall mounted objects with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as the required clear width of an accessible route is not reduced.) | |||
| Do free standing objects mounted on posts with leading edges between 27 and 80 inches high (such as a sign or telephone) project less than 12 inches into the perpendicular route of travel? | |||||
| Is there an accessible path at least 36 inches clear alongside the protruding object? (Note: the width of accessible routes can be reduced to 32 inches clear at points, such as doorways, for a maximum distance of 24 inches). | |||||
| 4.3.7 | Slopes - Cross Slope | Is the cross slope of the accessible route no greater than 1:50? | |||
| Walkway Slope: | Is the slope of the accessible route no greater than 1:20? | ||||
| 4.8.1 | Where the slope is greater than 1:20, does it comply with the requirements for ramps? (Use Form 7: Ramps) | ||||
| 4.3.8 4.5.2 |
Changes in Level: | When walkway levels change, is the vertical difference between them less than 1/4 inch? OR Are changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2? | |||
| Are curb ramps, 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 B and ADAAG 4.1.3(5)) | |||||
| Does the curb ramp, ramp, or elevator comply with 4.7, 4.8, or 4.10? (Use Form 4: Curb Ramps; Form 7: Ramps; or Form 13: Elevators) | |||||
| 4.3.6 4.5.1 |
Surface: | Are accessible route surfaces stable, firm and slip-resistant? | |||
| 4.5.4 | Grates: | Is the smaller dimension of grate openings no more than 1/2 inch, and are long dimensions of rectangular gaps placed perpendicular to the usual direction of travel? | |||
| 4.1.2(7) 4.30.1 |
Directional and Informational Signs: | Do signs which provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building, comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5? (Use Form 19: Signage) | |||
| 4.1.2(7) 4.30.1 |
Room Identification Signs: | Do signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces comply with 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6? (Use Form 19: Signage) | |||
| 4.1.2(7) 4.30.7 |
Symbols: | If provided, are the following elements identified by
the International Symbol of Accessibility?
(a) accessible parking spaces; (b) accessible passenger loading zones; (c) accessible entrances when not all are accessible; (d) accessible toilet and bathing facilities when not all are accessible |
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| 4.1.3(8)(d) | Directions to Accessible Entrance: | When not all entrances are accessible, is there directional signage indicating the accessible route to an accessible entrance? | |||
| 4.29.5 | Hazardous Vehicular Areas -Detectable Warnings: | If a walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, is the boundary between the areas defined by a continuous detectable warning at least 36 inches wide complying with 4.29.2? (Use Form 21: Detectable Warnings) |
A U-turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide may be made if the passage width is a minimum of 42 inches (1065 mm) and the base of the U-turn space is a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) wide.
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Overhead Hazards. As an example, the diagram illustrates a stair whose underside descends across a pathway. Where the headroom is less than 80 inches, protection is offered by a railing (2030 mm) which can be no higher than 27 inches (685 mm) to ensure detectability.
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