3 - Best practices for pre - construction meetings Pre - construction meetings provide another commonly used technique to communicate the required needs of the project....
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3 - Best practices for pre - construction meetings
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4 - Best practices for construction observation
4 - Best practices for construction observation Construction observation is the final step in building an accessible element to meet design and regulatory requirements....
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Suggested accessibility guidelines for exterior concrete surfaces
Suggested accessibility guidelines for exterior concrete surfaces Current standards for ramps, sidewalks, and intersections and other concrete tolerances are given in ACI 117,...
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1.1.3 Walk running slope
1.1.3 Walk running slope. Measure for overall running slope (the primary direction of travel) by determining elevations at the ends of the walk, noticeable changes in slope, or at a...
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1.1.4 Walk cross slope
1.1.4 Walk cross slope. Measure for overall cross slope (the direction perpendicular to the running slope) by establishing elevations at the outside edges of the walking surface at...
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1.1.5 Flatness of walk running slope
1.1.5 Flatness of walk running slope. For pedestrian paths up to and including 6 ft (1.8 m) wide, measure for flatness of the running slope at 10 ft (3 m) increments along the...
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1.1.6 Flatness of walk cross slope
1.1.6 Flatness of walk cross slope. For walks and other pedestrian paths, measure flatness of the cross slope by placing a 24 - in. (600 mm) digital inclinometer perpendicular to the...
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1.1.7 Measurement of parking areas
1.1.7 Measurement of parking areas. Only accessible access aisles and passenger loading zones that are part of a larger parking area need to be measured. These areas should be...
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1.1.8 Alternate measurement tools
1.1.8 Alternate measurement tools. Walks may be measured with instruments other than a digital inclinometer if they provide the data required for evaluation of tolerances as given in...
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1.1.9 Horizontal gaps and vertical alignment
1.1.9 Horizontal gaps and vertical alignment. Measure for local horizontal discontinuities and variations in vertical alignment such as at concrete joints, gaps, grade breaks, and at...
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1.1.10 Ramps
1.1.10 Ramps. Measure accessible ramps for overall running slope and cross slope as well as local running slope and cross slope variations (flatness) in accordance with Sections...
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1.1.11 Ramp running slope
1.1.11 Ramp running slope. Measure for overall running slope of ramps by determining elevations at the top and bottom of the ramp at the midpoint of the width of each ramp run and...
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1.1.12 Ramp cross slope
1.1.12 Ramp cross slope. Measure for overall cross slope of ramps by establishing elevations at the extreme edges of the ramp at the top and bottom of the ramp and calculate the...
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1.1.13 Flatness of ramp running slope
1.1.13 Flatness of ramp running slope. Measure flatness in the running slope of ramps at 12 - in. (300 mm) increments by using successive, overlapping 24 - in. (600 mm) lengths using...
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1.1.14 Flatness of ramp cross slope
1.1.14 Flatness of ramp cross slope. For ramps, measure flatness of cross slope by placing a 24 - in. (600 mm) digital inclinometer perpendicular to the line of travel at 4 ft (1200...
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1.1.15 Flatness of ramp landings
1.1.15 Flatness of ramp landings. Measure ramp landings at the midpoints of each landing in each direction using a 24 - in (600 mm) digital inclinometer. Edges of the ramp landing...
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1.1.16 Alternate measurement tools
1.1.16 Alternate measurement tools. Ramps may be measured with instruments other than a digital inclinometer if they provide the data required for evaluation of tolerances as given...
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1.1.17 Stairs
1.1.17 Stairs. Measure cast - in - place stairs for both riser height and tread depth of each riser and tread. For stairs 60 in. (1520 mm) or less in width, measure along a line...
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Conclusions and Recommendations
Moreover, the best practice designs reflect this understanding and are attempts to address the problems....
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Electronic documents implementation
File formats for images and compatibility with alt-text in electronic documents. Image File Format File Extensions Microsoft® Word PDF...
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Is clear floor space required to be centered on elements?
The standards require the clear floor space to be centered on wheelchair accessible drinking fountains (forward approach), kitchen work surfaces, (forward approach), and washers and...
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Can doors swing into required clear floor or ground space?
Doors cannot swing into required clear floor or ground spaces in these specific instances: clear floor space at controls for automatic and power assisted doors and gates...
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Best Practices
If you have one to include please fill out the form: Submit a Best Practice Selected Best Practices: Disability Services Facilitators: Increasing Enforcement of Inclusive City...
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Bed Height Fact Sheet
To Comply with Best Practice Standards: Require beds in the accessible guest rooms to measure between 17-23 inches high from the floor to the top of an uncompressed mattress....