Most people are reluctant to evacuate down the outside of a building. The chutes may be solid or flexible fabric tubes that generally rely on friction to control speed....
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Controlled Descent Devices (cables and chutes)
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5.4 Dining Areas
In non-elevator buildings, an accessible means of vertical access to the mezzanine is not required under the following conditions: 1) the area of mezzanine seating measures no more than...
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4.1.4(12) STORAGE
Storage occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a Hazardous Occupancy....
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11B-308.4 Suggested reach ranges for children
Where building elements such as coat hooks, lockers, or operable parts are designed for use primarily by children, the suggested dimensions of Table 11B-308.4 shall be permitted....
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11B-202.3.1 Prohibited reduction in access
An alteration that decreases or has the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a building or facility below the requirements for new construction at the time of the alteration is prohibited...
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2.5.2.3 FDA Standards
These are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically in Title 21, Part 1020 (21 CFR 1020), Performance Standards for Ionizing Radiation-Emitting Products, and Part 1050 (21 CFR...
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Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Standards Sub-Committee Recommendations Weight Scales
The Subcommittee’s technical recommendations for the weight scales have taken into consideration the following technical criteria proposed in Chapter 3, part 1195 to Title 36 of the Code...
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A4.17.3 Size and Arrangement
permits the 36 in (915 mm) or 48 in (1220 mm) wide alternate stall (Figure 30(b)) only in alterations where provision of the standard stall is technically infeasible or where local plumbing codes...
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Existing Elevators (Alterations)
In addition, altered elevators must meet applicable sections of the referenced A17.1 code that apply to alterations....
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Re: Parking Scoping at a Police Station
There's no code text that I'm aware of to support my opinion. I don't think either the ADAS or the CBC anticipates the scenario in the question (nor any similar scenarios). -JWF...
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216 and 703 Signs
These types of signs include: seat and row designations in assembly areas; occupant names, building addresses; company names and logos; signs in parking facilities (except those identifying...
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The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (the ADA Standards)
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (the ADA Standards) The ADA Standards for Accessible Design, or the “ADA Standards,” refer to the requirements necessary to make a building or other...
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PUBLIC HOUSING
entity including but not limited to the following: Publically owned and/or operated one- or two- family dwelling units or congregate residences; Publically owned and/or operated buildings...
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Platform Lifts at Existing Site Constraints
Although the triggering condition (site constraints) must be exterior, the permitted platform lift may in fact be located in the interior of a building....
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3. What types of complaints does the ADA Mediation Program resolve?
serve a person with a disability because he or she uses a service animal; and, Program accessibility: alleging that a city hall's public meetings are held on the second floor of a building...
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11B-227.3 Counters
Where counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, counters complying with Section 11B-904.4 also shall be dispersed. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 227.3 Counters. ...
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F206.4.1 Public Entrances
[ECTCR UFAS 4.1.2(8)] ETA Editor’s Note Section 1.3.7 (Accessible Public Entrances) of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service PBS—P100 (March 2014) establishes...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes Accessible routes are continuous, unobstructed paths connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facility....
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What Assistance Will the Person(s) Provide?
Doing so would likely be a last choice when there is an imminent threat to people in the building....