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Technical Memorandum TM 2013-11 Benches

Technical Memorandum, 2012 TAS, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Architectural Barriers

TM 2013-11

Benches

Effective Date: June 1, 2013

2012 TAS Reference: 903

Based on information received from the U.S. Access Board, compliance with TAS 903 (Benches) shall be required only when specifically referenced in the 2012 TAS. These references are limited to the following:

  • Saunas and Steam Rooms TAS 612.2

  • Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms TAS 803.4

  • Holding Cells and Housing Cells TAS 807.2.2

Fixed or built-in benches and other types of fixed seating provided in assembly areas (as defined by TAS 106.5.10) shall comply with TAS 221 and 802.

Fixed or built-in benches serving any other subject areas are not required to comply with TAS at this time.

These clarifications do not constitute a substantive change to the compliance requirements of TAS.

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