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2010 ADA Definition
Public Building: A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject to title II of the ADA and 28 CFR part 35 or to title II of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.41 or 37.43.
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Overview of Current Media Technologies
They employ multimedia, social media, live events, and conventional and large-format films to build on exhibits and make an era, a topic, or an experience come alive for visitors, providing...
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Identification of accessible features in hotels and guest rooms. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
NPRM § 36.302(e)(2) required public accommodations that provide hotel reservations services to identify and describe the accessible features in the hotels and guest rooms offered through...
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Definition of "wheelchair.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In seeking public feedback on the NPRM's definition of ‘‘wheelchair,'' the Department explained its concern that the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA (formerly...
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T704 Announcement Systems
These requirements are intended to ensure that passengers with disabilities have the critical information needed to make public bus transportation systems accessible, usable, and safe for...
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6. Conclusion
The full Preliminary RIA sets forth numerous regulatory assessment-related questions or areas for public comment....
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Ticket sales. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the NPRM, the Department proposed, in § 36.302(f)(1), a general rule that a public accommodation shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities...
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REPORTING, ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER PROVISIONS
At least once every year, PPD will request community input from the public about disability-related issues, including whether individuals with disabilities receive auxiliary aids or services...
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Definition of "wheelchair." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In seeking public feedback on the NPRM's definition of ‘‘wheelchair,'' the Department explained its concern that the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA (formerly...
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Ticket sales. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the NPRM, the Department proposed, in § 35.138(a), a general rule that a public entity shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities...
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Section 37.167 Other Service Requirements
Section 37.167 Other Service Requirements The requirements in this section apply to both public and private entities. On fixed route systems, the entity must announce stops....
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Section 37.51 Key Stations in Commuter Rail Systems
A key station is one designated as such by the commuter authority or light/rapid rail operator, through the planning process and public participation process set forth in this section....
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11B-407.4.1 Car dimensions
Exception: In existing buildings, where existing shaft configuration prohibits strict compliance with Section 11B-407.4.1, existing elevator car configurations that provide a clear floor...
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1115B.4.1, Item 1
FIGURE 11B-1A FIGURE 11B-1B ETA Editor's Note Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only....
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What surface characteristics are required of an accessible route?
The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requires only that newly-constructed or altered ground and floor surfaces of accessible routes on sites and in buildings...
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1. GET ORGANIZED
THINGS TO CONSIDER: Remember—you are starting this process with a few dedicated community members but will look to build a larger network of partners that can play a role during emergencies...
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Raised and Brailled Characters and Pictorial Symbol Signs [4.30.4]
Consistency within a building system is the important thing....
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III-9.7000 Effect of certification
Certification will not be effective for those features of the building especially designed to be used by children (e.g. , children's restrooms, water fountains)....
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1010.1.9.7 Delayed egress locks
Exception: In Group I-2 or I-3 occupancies, the egress path from any point in the building shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided the combined delay...
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About This Tool Kit
They did not know how to survey buildings to identify physical barriers....
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11B-223 Medical care and long-term care facilities
If an existing facility is already in compliance with the percentages required by Section 11B-223.2 or 11B-223.3 as calculated for the entire building, then future remodel projects are not...
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A MINIMUM HIGHEST POINT STANDARD OF 19 INCHES IS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
See Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009. Emphasis of upper dimension of range added. 13. Ibid. 14. Ibid. 15. Ibid. 16. Ibid. 17....
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Issue 17: What design guidance on artificial/electric lighting for low vision persons can be provided in the short term?
You have to actually change things in the building itself. Comment and Question by Jim Woods: Let me push on a little bit. Everybody’s been talking about 30 percent below ASHRAE....
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11B-404.2.9 Door and gate opening force
Powered doors serving a building or facility with an occupancy of 150 or more shall be provided with a back-up battery or back-up generator....