T. 2-23-93

                                                MAR 3, 1993

DOJ 202-PL-419


Douglas K. Smith, CPCA
City of Virginia Beach
Department of Permits and Inspections
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-9039

Dear Mr. Smith:

        This letter responds to your correspondence regarding the
application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
regarding accessibility requirements for new construction of a
self-storage facility.

        The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide
technical assistance and information to individuals and entities
who have questions about the Act or the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). This letter
provides informal guidance to assist you in understanding and
complying with the ADA accessibility standards. However, this
technical assistance should not be viewed as legal advice or a
legal opinion about your rights or responsibilities under the
ADA.

        All self-storage units in a newly constructed single story
storage facility are required to be accessible in compliance with
ADAAG minimum standards. Section 4.1.1 establishes the
application of the minimum standards and also lists limited
specific instances where full compliance is not required. Design
and construction of all spaces and elements of public
accommodations and commercial facilities must comply with all
applicable standards unless specifically allowed as exceptions.

        Please feel free to contact the Public Access Section any
time you have questions or need information. The Department
maintains a telephone information line to provide technical
assistance regarding the rights and obligations of individuals,
businesses, agencies, and others covered or protected by the ADA.

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This technical assistance is available by calling 202-514-0301
(voice) or 202-514-0383 (TDD) between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.


                                        Sincerely,


                                     John L. Wodatch
                                          Chief
                                  Public Access Section








































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DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS                           MUNICIPAL
CENTER
ADMINISTRATION (804) 427-4211                VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
23456-9039
ZONING (804) 427-8074
FAX (804) 426-5777

     December 4, 1992


     Shawn Flynn
     U. S. Department of Justice
     Public Access Sections
     Post Office Box 66738
     Washington, DC 20035-6738

     Re: American Disabilities Act Interpretation

     Dear Mr. Flynn:

     QUESTIONS: What percentage of units in a self storage facility containing
                447 units for rent must be accessible to the disabled.
     
     COMMENT?





     A proposed floor plan is enclosed.

     Thank you for your help with the above referenced. If you have any      
     questions, please feel free to call.

     Very truly yours,


     Douglas K. Smith, CPCA
     Plans Review Specialist


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