Buildings & Sites

Buildings & Sites

Standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) address access to buildings and sites nationwide in new construction and alterations. Similar standards apply to building and sites funded by the Federal government under Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

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ADA

ADA Standards
These standards apply to places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities covered by the ADA.

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ABA Standards
These standards apply to facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds.

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Emergency Transportable Housing
A supplement to the ADA and ABA guidelines that will address temporary housing provided in disasters and emergencies.

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Classroom Acoustics
A supplement to the ADA and ABA guidelines that will address acoustics in classrooms.