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2010 ADA Definition
Accessible Means of Egress: A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.
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Blind or Low Vision
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1007.7.2 Outdoor facilities
Where exit access from the area serving outdoor facilities is essentially open to the outside, an exterior area of assisted rescue is permitted as an alternative to an area of refuge....
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HEWI Push/Pull Handle set to EN 179
Push/pull handles are not only suitable as emergency exit devices, they also enable accessible ease of use at a variable gripping height....
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Deaf or Hard of Hearing
There is a risk that a person with a hearing loss or deafness would miss an auditory cue to the location of a dangerous situation, affecting his or her ability to find safe egress....
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What does access for “approach, entry, and exit” to employee work areas require?
Access for individuals with disabilities to “approach, entry, and exit” employee work areas requires that the following be provided at a minimum: an accessible route to the work area, a...
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F207.1 General
Means of egress shall comply with section 1003.2.13 of the International Building Code (2000 edition and 2001 Supplement) or section 1007 of the International Building Code (2003 edition...
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1007.7.1 Level of exit discharge
Where the exit discharge does not include an accessible route from an exit located on a level of exit discharge to a public way, an exterior area of assisted rescue shall be provided on...
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Raised character and Braille exit signs
ETA Editor's Note Sections from California Building Code Chapter 10 not adopted by Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC) omitted. ...
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1009.7 Exterior areas for assisted rescue
Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall be accessed by an accessible route from the area served....
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1009.7 Exterior areas for assisted rescue
Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall be accessed by an accessible route from the area served....
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Sargent 5100 Series Alarmed Exit Lock
Sargent's line of exit alarms is designed to signal a violation when a door is used for unauthorized exit or passage. The 5100 series combines the security of an alarm in a durable,...
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1010.1.5 Floor elevation
Exterior doors as provided for in Section 1003.5, Exception 1, and Section 1022, which are not on an accessible route. 3....
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1003.2.13.3 Elevators
An elevator to be considered part of an accessible means of egress shall comply with the emergency operation and signaling devices requirements of Section 211 of ASME A17.1....
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1007.6.3 Two-way communication
1007.6.3 Two-way communication. Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system complying with Sections 1007.8.1 and 1007.8.2.
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1007.8.1.1 Visible communication method
1007.8.1.1 Visible communication method. [DSA-AC and HCD 1-AC] A button complying with Section 1138A.4 or Sections 11B-205 and 11B-309 _|Operable Parts|_ in the area of refuge shall...
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Excerpts from 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
COPYRIGHT© 2003 by INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.
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Excerpts from 2001 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
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Requirements for Platform Lifts
Platform Lift Clear Floor Space and Doors/ Gates
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1009.8.1.1 Visible communication method
[DSA-AC and HCD 1-AC] A button complying with Section 1138A.4 or Sections 11B-205 and 11B-309 _|Operable Parts|_ in the area of refuge shall activate both a light in the area of...
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1009.6.5 Two-way communication
Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system complying with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2.
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1009.8.1.1 Visible communication method
[DSA-AC and HCD 1-AC] A button complying with Section 1138A.4 or Sections 11B-205 and 11B-309 in the area of refuge shall activate both a light in the area of refuge indicating that...
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1009.6.5 Two-way communication
Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system complying with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2.
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Speech Disabilities
A speech disability prevents a person from using or accessing information or building features that require the ability to speak....
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SDC Sure Exit® PSB560 REX Pressure Sense Exit Bar
Stable and Reliable Pressure Sense Technology Building codes essentially state that egress through access controlled doors must not require prior knowledge of operational requirements...
