Answer: Under 49 CFR Part 37, all new or altered railroad station platforms, including non-level boarding platforms, used for intercity rail passenger service or commuter rail passenger...
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2010 ADA Definition
Alteration: A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.
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2. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION This document presents uniform standards for the design, construction and alteration of buildings so that physically handicapped persons will have ready access to and use...
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VI. CERTIFYING STATE ACCESSIBILITY CODES
The ADA specifically recognizes the importance of eliminating structural and architectural barriers by requiring all new or altered facilities subject to the ADA to be readily accessible...
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III-9.2000 Relationship to State and local enforcement efforts
Title III of the ADA does not alter the personal liability of State or local officials enforcing State or local laws....
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A. Overview Of The Relevant Statutory And Regulatory Provisions
do not argue that this exception applies. 5 This Appendix was republished as Appendix D when the Department revised its ADA title III regulations in 2010. 6 “Newly constructed or altered...
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Using the Conditions for an Exception in FSORAG
To ensure that the unique characteristics of the outdoor environment and recreation opportunity at a site aren't compromised or fundamentally altered, FSORAG section 1.1 requires achieving...
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Provisions of the Final Rule
accommodations to policies, practices, or procedures when the accommodations are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless making the modifications (1) would fundamentally alter...
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ASME: ADA Standard Section 105.2.2
Section 105.2.2 of the ADA Standards cover references to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards.
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11B-106.5 Defined terms
ACCESSIBLE ELEMENT ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS ACCESSIBLE ROUTE ACCESSIBLE SPACE ADAPTABLE ADDITION ADJUSTED CONSTRUCTION COST ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AISLE ALTERATION...
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PHILLIP CHUOR
acquisitions throughout the US ▪ Accessibility consulting for pre-construction plan reviews and on-site construction reviews for senior living facilities ▪ Plan review of existing, alteration...
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1003.2.1 Boat Slips
Where an existing gangway or series of gangways is replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway shall not be required to comply with 1003.2 unless required by 202.4....
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11B-1003.3.1 Boat slip clearance
However, where mooring systems for floating piers are replaced as part of pier alteration projects, an opportunity may exist for increasing accessibility....
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11B-203.9 Employee workstations
Under the ADA, employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace; accommodations can include alterations to spaces within the facility....
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11B-221.1 General
For ADA scoping requirements of Title II §35.151(g) and Title III §36.406(f) Standards for New Construction and Alterations; Assembly Areas, see U.S....
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1003.2.1 Boat Slips
Where an existing gangway or series of gangways is replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway shall not be required to comply with 1003.2 unless required by 202.4....
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What surface characteristics are required of an accessible route?
The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requires only that newly-constructed or altered ground and floor surfaces of accessible routes on sites and in buildings...
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1003.2.1 Boat Slips
Where an existing gangway or series of gangways is replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway shall not be required to comply with 1003.2 unless required by 202.4....
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Hospital and healthcare settings. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The exception to this requirement is if making the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. ...
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Section 36.308 Seating in Assembly Areas (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is proposing to revise this section to be consistent with revisions in the proposed requirements applicable to new construction and alterations. ...
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What Contributes to the Determination of "Readily Achievable"?
Fundamental alteration of the programs, services, benefits, activities, goods, etc. VIII. Other barriers being removed IX. Relationship to the parent company A....
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VIII. MONITORING
Within six (6) months from the date of entry of this Consent Decree, or upon the completion of the alterations required by this Consent Decree, whichever is earlier, Defendants shall allow...
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17. Tests and selection criteria
Under the altered, more workable provision, once it is shown that an employment test substantially limits the opportunities of handicapped persons, the employer must show the test to be...
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Section 36.302(e) Hotel Reservations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
necessary to afford access to any goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter...
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1003.3.1 Boat Slip Clearance
However, where mooring systems for floating piers are replaced as part of pier alteration projects, an opportunity may exist for increasing accessibility....