The NPRM suggested that the flash rate for visual indicators be set at or below 3 Hz, based on research for visual fire alarms, and asked (Question 8) whether this value was appropriate....
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Paragraph (f) Prevention of visually induced seizures (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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1. What does direct and equal access mean?
“Equal access” means that the telephone emergency services provided for TTY users are as effective as those provided for people who make voice calls....
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Except in an Emergency Evacuation, No Hand-Carrying Passengers
Except in an Emergency Evacuation, No Hand-Carrying Passengers Under no circumstances – except for emergency evacuations – should you physically pick up a passenger with a disability...
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F215.5 Residential Facilities
Where provided in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809.5, alarms shall comply with 702....
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215.5 Residential Facilities
Where provided in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809.5, alarms shall comply with 702....
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215.5 Residential Facilities
Where provided in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809.5, alarms shall comply with 702....
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[F] 907.5.2.3.1 Public and common use areas
Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use areas, including but not limited to: Sanitary facilities including restrooms, bathrooms...
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A. Scoping Requirements for Units with Mobility Features
Approximately 60 percent of the emergency transportable housing units provided by FEMA in response to major disasters and emergencies declared by the President between calendar years 2008...
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Other Requirements in the ADA Standards
Fire Alarm Systems Where fire alarms systems are provided, they must meet requirements for audible and visual features in the ADA Standards and the referenced NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code...
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809.2.5 Bedrooms in Emergency Transportable Housing Units
of a bed in bedrooms in emergency transportable housing units....
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[F] 907.5.2.3.1 Public and common use areas
Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use areas, including but not limited to: Band rooms Classrooms Corridors...
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[F] 907.5.2.3.1 Public and common use areas
Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas and common use area, including but not limited to: Band rooms Classrooms Corridors Gymnasiums Lobbies...
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Motor Impairments
Locate information on emergency evacuation devices from JAN’s SOAR at: http://AskJAN.org/cgi-win/OrgQuery.exe?Sol193....
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17. Q. What about "911" calls? How are those made accessible to people with speech or hearing disabilities?
A: Individuals with hearing and speech disabilities must have direct access to "911" or similar emergency telephone services, meaning that emergency response centers must be equipped to...
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D. Reasonable Modifications
The ADA generally requires emergency managers and shelter operators to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to avoid discrimination.9 A reasonable...
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8. Testing to Ensure Direct, Equal Access
Frequent testing is essential to ensure direct, equal access to emergency communications services. The best way to test is to implement an internal testing program....
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RETURNING HOME
In case temporary housing is needed past the stay at the shelter, your emergency response plan could identify available physically accessible short-term housing, as well as housing with...
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11B-207 Accessible means of egress
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11B-216.4 Means of egress
Signs for means of egress shall comply with Section 11B-216.4.
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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
By June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant © June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant, Playa del Rey, California and The Center for Disability Issues and the...
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7. Training Call Takers to Respond Effectively to TTY Calls
You should use this checklist to assess your current training program for emergency call services, policies and procedures, and testing program....
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Fire Safety Evacuation Planning
Various products are available that can facilitate assisted evacuation of people with disabilities in emergencies....
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233.3.6 Dispersion (Exception 2), F233.3.5 Dispersion (Exception 2), F233.4.6 Dispersion (Exception 2)
Exception 2 does not require emergency transportable housing units required to provide mobility features to be dispersed among the various types of units in the facility or to provide choices...
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Deaf or Hard of Hearing
People who are hard of hearing or deaf may have difficulty understanding oral communication and receiving notification by equipment that is exclusively auditory, such as telephones, fire alarms...