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Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
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Private Businesses that Serve the Public: Public Accommodations
Existing facilities are not exempted by "grandfather provisions" that are often used by building code officials....
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11B-705.1.2.2.2.1 One entrance/exit point
Existing parallel curb ramps with detectable warnings in compliance with the code requirements in effect at the time of installation shall not be required to provide a minimum 36 inches...
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QUESTION: WHEN A RAIL OPERATOR CONSTRUCTS A NEW STATION PLATFORM OR ALTERS AN EXISTING STATION PLATFORM, DOES 49 CFR PART 37 REQUIRE THE RAIL OPERATOR ENSURE THAT THE PLATFORM IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE TOP OF RAIL, EVEN IF THE RAILROAD OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42?
ANSWER: Public entities, such as Amtrak and commuter operators, must construct a new facility for use in designated public transportation so that it is readily accessible to and...
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11B-233.1 General
See Chapter 2, Section 202 of this code for the definition of Public Housing. [2010 ADAS] 233.1 General. Facilities with residential dwelling units shall comply with 233....
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F215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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B. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
national government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government; or (2) imposes substantial direct compliance costs on State and local...
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215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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Epilogue
The ADA is distinctive in the context of disability legislation not for its individual provisions, most of which were already established in some form by various state and local governments...
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Detectable Warnings [§406.8 (DOT’s Standards), §705]
Detectable Warnings [§406.8 (DOT’s Standards), §705] Detectable warnings are required on curb ramps at transit facilities covered by DOT’s Standards (facilities used by state and local...
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C. Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C. 12131 to 12165) applies to state and local governments, and Title III of the ADA (42 U.S.C. 12189 to 12189) applies to private entities that are public accommodations...
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"Readily achievable.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
It also takes into account that many local facilities are owned or operated by parent corporations or entities that conduct operations at many different sites....
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USDA Forest Service Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters & Guides Operating on Public Lands
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide support for outfitters/guides authorized, under a special-use permit from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, to provide...
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Contact Information
Contact Information All the agencies listed below provide technical assistance to help businesses, State and local governments, and individuals with disabilities understand the ADA....
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11B-216.2 Designations
Pictograms that provide information about a room or space, such as "no smoking," occupant logos, and the International Symbol of Accessibility, are not required to have text descriptors....
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F104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances
Specifying dimensions in design in the manner described above will better ensure that facilities and elements accomplish the level of accessibility intended by these requirements....
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11B-604.3.2 Overlap
The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible...
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Map-kiosk hybrid
The map includes a bar code that allows the pedestal to "recognize" the visitor; once identified, the pedestal displays a large, bright You are Here marker, which shows through the translucent...
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Paragraph (b) (Advisory Guidance)
These persons cannot rely solely on audio access modes commonly used by people who are blind....
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11B-216.2 Designations
Pictograms that provide information about a room or space, such as "no smoking," occupant logos, and the International Symbol of Accessibility, are not required to have text descriptors....
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Southeast ADA Center
The Southeast ADA Center (formerly known as Southeast DBTAC) is your leader in providing information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability access...
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4.3.9 Doorway Design
The results of the door maneuvering studies confirmed the importance of many common accessibility code requirements....
