The industry’s standards are usually very clear about how to make their measurements. Unfortunately, where no standards exist, the methods are subject to interpretation and argument. ...
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Q6.) How important is the method of measurement in considering the tolerances allowable in finished construction?
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16. If a play surface is replaced with an accessible surface and the existing ground level play components are not accessible, do the components need to be replaced?
involves the surfacing, only the surface along accessible routes, clear floor or ground spaces, and maneuvering spaces must comply with the ASTM F 1951-99 (wheelchair maneuverability) standard...
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I. Public Toilet Rooms
and common use toilet rooms throughout the Hotel and the Tower, Defendants will provide at least one lavatory with a counter-top that is 34 inches above the finish floor surface. 2010 Standards...
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Significant alternatives
Questions are included in the preamble requesting comments on the economic and technical impacts of the technical criteria in the proposed standards, and whether alternative technical criteria...
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III-4.4400 Continuing obligation
The obligation to remove barriers will never exceed the level of access required under the alterations standard (or the new construction standard if ADAAG does not provide specific standards...
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Equivalent Facilitation [§103]
For example, the ADA Standards specify permanent or built-in features for independent access....
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3. Discussion of Comments on Related Fair Housing Issues Compliance Deadline
Fair Housing rule, like the commenters to the proposed guidelines, argued that coverage of the design and construction requirements must be determinable at the beginning of planning and development...
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Attorney areas and witness stands. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The 1991 Standards do not require that public entities meet specific architectural standards with regard to the construction and alteration of courtrooms and judicial facilities....
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ADA Tolerances and Acceptable Measurements Online Continuing Education Course
Description This course will cover the specific wording of ADA Standards Section 104.1.1 on tolerances and similar language in selected other accessibility standards and explain how they...
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TDI
consulting to industry, organizations, and individuals Encourage accessible applications of existing and emerging technologies in all sectors of the community Promote the uniformity of standards...
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Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. (ILCNSCA) - Salem, MA
Following the federal standards and assurances, ILCNSCA is consumer controlled and community based, serves individuals of all ages who have all types of disabilities....
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1630.15(c)
It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination brought under this part that a uniformly applied standard, criterion, or policy has a disparate impact on an individual with a disability...
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C.
and constructed for first occupancy after January 26, 1993, must be readily accessible to and useable by persons with disabilities by complying with the requirements set forth in the ADA Standards...
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Cinemark's stadium-style movie theater designs in Texas were approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as accessible under the Texas Accessibility Standards, state accessibility...
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3. Element by Element Safe Harbor
The rule includes a general "safe harbor" under which elements in covered facilities that were built or altered in compliance with the 1991 Standards or the UFAS would not be required to...
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E101.1 Purpose
These Revised 508 Standards, which consist of 508 Chapters 1 and 2 (Appendix A), along with Chapters 3 through 7 (Appendix C), contain scoping and technical requirements for information...
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APPENDIX
This appendix contains additional information that should help the designer to understand the minimum requirements of the standard or to design buildings or facilities for greater accessibility...
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§1630.15(c) Other disparate impact charges
It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination brought under this part that a uniformly applied standard, criterion, or policy has a disparate impact on an individual with a disability...
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State and Local Government Facilities
Units of government at the state, county, and local levels are subject to the ADA and must comply with the ADA Standards in new construction and alterations....
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ADA Regulations
Regulations issued by DOJ and DOT to implement the ADA provide important information and instructions on using the ADA Standards....
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What are the requirements for the size and color of signs?
The ADA Standards require accessible spaces to be designated by the International Symbol of Accessibility. In addition, van spaces must be labeled by the term “van accessible.”...
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1. Federal Laws and Regulations
If a standard is required by another Federal law, an employer must comply with it and does not have to show that the standard is job related and consistent with business necessity....
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Wheelchair Space Overlap in Assembly Areas
Section 4.33.3 of the 1991 Standards and the 2010 Standards, at sections 402, 403.5.1, 802.1.4, and 802.1.5, require walkways that are part of an accessible route to have a 36-inch minimum...
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Access Aisle
Section 502.3 of the 2010 Standards requires that an accessible route adjoin each access aisle serving accessible parking spaces....
