Three commenters responded to this issue, two manufacturers and a state agency concerned with accessibility. The state agency concurred with the 15-inch requirement....
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M305.2.2 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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A. Coverage issues
Please indicate whether the Department should include specific language in the regulation that states that the basis for calculating the number or percentage is the number of captioned and...
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Wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices.
These new or adapted mobility aids benefit individuals with disabilities, but also present new challenges for state and local governments. ...
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Section 35.151(c) Accessibility Standards for New Construction and Alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
guidelines, to make the federal guidelines consistent to the extent permitted by law, and to harmonize the federal requirements with the private sector model codes that form the basis of many state...
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I. Executive Summary
Purpose This rule is necessary in order to incorporate the ADA Amendments Act’s changes to titles II (nondiscrimination in State and local government services) and III (nondiscrimination...
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C. Raised Porches Are Part Of the Store That Must Be Made Accessible and Located On An Accessible Route
The advisory note to Section 201.1 states that “[t]hese requirements are to be applied to all areas of a facility unless exempted . . . .” 2010 Standards, § 201.1 (Advisory). ...
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1. Executive Summary
The ADA covers state and local government facilities, places of public accommodation, and commercial facilities. See 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq....
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ETA Opinion: ADA Signage at Exit Doors
This comes from an interpretation of the wording in ADAAG §4.1.3(16)(a) which states: "Signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6...
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Section 36.303(g)(2) General
In support of Option 2, these commenters pointed to the state of the movie industry, the financial condition of many small movie theaters, and the unintended consequences of a 4-year compliance...
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Requirements for Renovation or New Construction
Under Title II, any alterations to, or new construction of, State or local government facilities made after January 26, 1992, must conform either with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (however...
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Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Current Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policy requires State and local highway agencies to consider APS and to develop a "reasonable and consistent plan to facilitate safe street...
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R302.5.5 Regulatory Constraints
Where compliance with R302.5.1 or R302.5.2 is precluded by federal, state, or local laws the purpose of which is to preserve threatened or endangered species; the environment; or archaeological...
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Additional Training Modules (Call ETA for details)
Proposed New ADA Sections for Public Entities (Interim Final Guidelines) (80 - 120 minutes) Proposed Changes to ADAAG Requirements (10 - 90 minutes) Comparing a State...
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How to Measure Transfer Surface Height
Surface Height Regardless of the final decision on the low height measurement, the Subcommittee agreed that the height of the transfer surface would be measured in its uncompressed state...
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6.1 Deliberative Process
At the final in-person meeting, all Advisory Committee members (including those participating by teleconference) were asked to state their recommendation among these three options and their...
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11B-805.6 Hand washing fixtures, lavatories and sinks
Lavatories are subject to Section 11B-306.3.3, Exception 1 which states: "At lavatories required to be accessible by Section 11B-213.3.4, the knee clearance shall be 27 inches (686 mm)...
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Inquiries about service animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed section stated that a public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what task or work the animal has been trained to do but may not require...
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General description of monetized benefits for water closet clearance in single-user toilet rooms—in-swinging doors (Req. # 32)
However, due to the widespread adoption at the State and local level of model code provisions that mirror Req. #32, it is further understood that slightly more than 70 percent of all existing...
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11B-206.2.1 Site arrival points
intersections to streets, roads, or highways ETA Editor's Note Requirements for curb ramps, sidewalks and other elements in the public right of way may be covered by other Federal, State...
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§35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination (Section-by-Section Analysis)
general prohibitions against discrimination in the rule are generally based on the prohibitions in existing regulations implementing section 504 and, therefore, are already familiar to State...
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General description of monetized benefits for water closet clearance in single-user toilet rooms—in-swinging doors (Req. # 32)
However, due to the widespread adoption at the State and local level of model code provisions that mirror Req. #32, it is further understood that slightly more than 70 percent of all existing...
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11B-206.2.1 Site arrival points
ETA Editor's Note Requirements for curb ramps, sidewalks and other elements in the public right of way may be covered by other Federal, State or local standards and regulations....
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Meeting ANSI Standard S12.60 Requirements
In terms of acoustical design, a centralized system is much better than window or room units....