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ADAAG Manual

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and all or part of this information may only apply to Safe Harbored elements.

Stacks [8.5]

Elements fixed to stacks, such as ladders, cannot reduce the minimum passage width nor should signs or other elements between 27 to 80 inches above the floor project more than 4 inches into aisles. Recommendation: Consider accessible circulation around stacks so that people using wheelchairs need not backup for long distances. T-shaped turning space will provide space for wheelchair maneuvering.

Diagram showing T-turn between book stacks

Recommendation: Dimensions for turns around obstructions in 4.3.3 (ADAAG Figure 7) provide minimum space for maneuvering around stacks where a cross aisle at the end of stacks is not provided.

Diagram showing maneuvering space between book stacks

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