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4 - Best practices for construction observation
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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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§8.32(a)
(a) Effective as of July 11, 1988, design, construction, or alteration of buildings in conformance with sections 3-8 of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) shall be deemed...
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§8.32(e)
e) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the provisions of §§8.21(a) and (b), 8.22(a) and (b), 8.23, 8.25(a)(1) and (2), and 8.29 shall apply to facilities that are designed, constructed...
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Issue 14: Inspection of contractor’s work - Beware of field changes!
While design drawings showed level landings and APS beside the level landings and crosswalks, the finished construction did not match the plans....
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Section 2: Accessibility Guidelines.
The issues addressed in this section concern the technical specifications set forth in the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
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3. If I comply with the California accessibility requirements, am I in compliance with ADA?
Remember that the accessibility requirements are reviewed by the building department only when a project is submitted for permit (meaning when you design, construct, alter, remodel, add,...
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Requirements to Remember for: Bus Rapid Transit Systems
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STEP 4: MAKE SURE THAT THE FACILITY IS BEING BUILT ACCORDING TO THE ADA REQUIREMENTS AS SHOWN IN THE BUILDING PLANS.
While most ADA mistakes occur in the building design, many occur during the construction process....
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§40.4 Standards.
Residential structures subject to this part shall be designed, constructed or altered to ensure that physically handicapped persons have access to, and use of, these structures....