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ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)

New Construction

The ADA requires that all new facilities built by public entities must be accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The 2010 Standards set out the minimum accessibility requirements for newly constructed facilities.

2010 ADA Standards Basics

Chapter 1:  Application and Administration. This chapter contains important introductory and interpretive information, including definitions for key terms used in the 2010 Standards.

Chapter 2:  Scoping. This chapter sets forth which elements, and how many of them, must be accessible.

Chapters 3 - 10:  Design and Technical Requirements. These chapters provide design and technical specifications for elements, spaces, buildings, and facilities.

Common Provisions

Accessible Routes -- Section 206 and Chapter 4.

Parking Spaces -- Sections 208 and 502. The provisions regarding accessible routes (section 206), signs (section 216), and, where applicable, valet parking (section 209) also apply.

Passenger Loading Zones -- Sections 209 and 503.

Assembly Areas -- Sections 221 and 802.

Sales and Service -- Sections 227 and 904.

Dining and Work Surfaces -- Sections 226 and 902. The provisions regarding accessible routes in section 206.2.5 (Restaurants and Cafeterias) also apply to dining surfaces.

Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms -- Sections 222 and 803.

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