Other possible solutions are to enlarge the door opening, use a swing clear hinge, or, if a double leaf door, use uneven width doors....
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2010 ADA Definition
OPDMD: Other Power-Driven Mobility Device: Other power-driven mobility device means any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines – whether or not designed primarily for use by individuals with mobility disabilities – that is used by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion, including golf cars, electronic personal assistance mobility devices (EPAMDs), such as the Segway® PT, or any mobility device designed to operate in areas without defined pedestrian routes, but that is not a wheelchair within the meaning of this section. This definition does not apply to Federal wilderness areas; wheelchairs in such areas are defined in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12207(c)(2).
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D2. Clear Passage
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A4.13.11 DOOR OPENING FORCE
Although some people cannot manage the allowable force in this standard and many others have difficulty, door closers must have certain minimum closing forces to close doors satisfactorily...
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Identification [4.3.11.5]
Requirements for tactile (raised and Braille) signage apply to exits and other designations of "permanent rooms and spaces."...
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Q23. Can individuals with disabilities be refused access to a facility based solely on the breed of their service animal?
However, if a particular service animal behaves in a way that poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, has a history of such behavior, or is not under the control of the...
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Setting
On the other hand, a trail designed for a wide open, relatively level area should follow the requirements of FSTAG to the highest degree possible....
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vi. Rehabilitation Equipment
stretching equipment, resistance equipment, and general exercise equipment, should be available to individuals with disabilities requiring such rehabilitative treatment on an equal basis with other...
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Dining Areas [5.4]/ Raised Platforms [5.7]
Platform lifts can be used at raised platforms that serve a head table or speaker's lectern but not other dining areas except where existing constraints make ramp (or elevator) access infeasible...
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609.3 Spacing
EXCEPTION: The space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above shall be permitted to be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum....
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4.33.3* PLACEMENT OF WHEELCHAIR LOCATIONS
EXCEPTION: Accessible viewing positions may be clustered for bleachers, balconies, and other areas having sight lines that require slopes of greater than 5 percent....
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11B-411.2.1.7.3 Assignment by security credential
If a security system or other form of access control system is provided, the audio output shall provide a verbal announcement and direction to the location of the access control activation...
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2.1.1
In most cases, it is best to refer to industry standard tolerances or other industry documents when they exist....
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23. ROOM UPGRADE POLICY AT ALL BRAND HOTELS
Guests with disabilities may always upgrade to another available room at their own expense on the same basis as other guests....
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"Path of travel"
may be approached, entered and exited, and which connects a particular area with an exterior approach (including sidewalks, streets, and parking areas), an entrance to the facility, and other...
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Protrusion Limits [§307.2]
Objects mounted on walls, partitions, columns, and other elements along circulation paths can pose hazards unless their projection is limited....
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Two-Way Communication Systems [§230 and §708]
Control buttons and other operable parts must comply at those systems located at accessible entrances....
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Is automation of doors required?
A maximum opening force is not specified for exterior hinged doors because of the closing force typically necessary for ensuring positive latch against wind loading, air pressure, and other...
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Why are detectable warnings no longer required for all curb ramps or at hazardous vehicular areas?
At facilities located on sites, various measures can help reduce hazards, including reduced traffic speeds, marked crossings with pedestrian right-of-way, and speed-bumps, and other optional...
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Are all public use and common use areas required to be accessible?
All other rooms and spaces, including multiple ones of the same type, such as patient exam rooms, classrooms, and courtrooms, are required to be accessible....
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1132A.8 Hand-activated door hardware
Latching and locking doors that are hand-activated and on an accessible route shall be operable with a single effort by lever-type hardware, panic bars, push-pull activating bars or other...
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§ 35.151(c)(1)
Departures from particular requirements of either standard by the use of other methods shall be permitted when it is clearly evident that equivalent access to the facility or part of the...
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68.20(e) Railroad Vehicles
Such application shall not include railroad locomotives, railroad freight cars, railroad cabooses, commuter or intercity passenger rail cars or any other railroad cars described in the Americans...
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§ 35.151(c)(2)
Departures from particular requirements of either standard by the use of other methods shall be permitted when it is clearly evident that equivalent access to the facility or part of the...
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"Direct Threat" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Direct Threat’’ (Section-by-Section Analysis) In Appendix A of the Department’s 1991 title II regulation, the Department included a detailed discussion of ‘‘direct threat’’ that, among other...
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4. Access to Newly Constructed and Altered Facilities
In addition, the City will upgrade noncompliant curb ramps and/or install new curb ramps where existing ramps are lacking in connection with street resurfacing and repaving and other major...