The ABA, the barriers act, is essentially, you know – operates like a building code. You build it, you mess with the building, you comply with the barriers act....
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Issue 20: Why should we embark on a new guideline?
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Figure 404.2.4.1(g) Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates: Hinge Approach, Push Side with Closer and Latch – Drawing from the U.S. Access Board
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Figure 404.2.4.1(c) Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates: Front Approach, Push Side with Closer and Latch – Drawing from the U.S. Access Board
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HEWI Panic Bar EN 1125
The design and fitout of buildings should focus on people's safety. Securing exit routes is especially important....
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382.69 What requirements must carriers meet concerning the accessibility of videos, DVDs, and other audio-visual presentations shown on aircraft to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing?
382.69 What requirements must carriers meet concerning the accessibility of videos, DVDs, and other audio-visual presentations shown on aircraft to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing...
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Environmental Health Network
EHN has worked successfully to include toxicity issues in state guidelines for accessible building codes and with many groups for sustainable and nontoxic building....
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"Existing Facility" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This is because the ADA contemplates that as our knowledge and understanding of accessibility advances and evolves, this knowledge will be incorporated into and result in increased accessibility...
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Sec.36.607(a)(2)
(2) For example, if certain equipment is not covered by the code, the determination of equivalency cannot be used as evidence with respect to the question of whether equipment in a building...
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End Note
Or, call the toll-free ADA Information Line: 800-514-0301 (voice) • 800-514-0383 (TTY) Expanding Your Market: Building a Diverse Customer Base (PDF version) June 2006 Duplication...
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IS ASSISTANCE REQUIRED?
Once notified, many people who are deaf or hard of hearing can read and follow standard exit and directional signs and use any standard means of egress from the building....
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F232.1 General
Buildings, facilities, or portions thereof, in which people are detained for penal or correction purposes, or in which the liberty of the inmates is restricted for security reasons shall...
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10. Vertical Clearance at Exterior Stairs
.: protected with a cane detectable warning, such as the planter shown below or enclosed with walls so a continuous 80" high circulation path is provided for building users)?...
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4(5)
In such case, the surface is no more than 4 inches below the floor level of the interior of the dwelling unit, or lower if required by local building code....
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Sec.36.402(b)(1)
Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, asbestos removal, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building...
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202.6 Architectural Barrier Removal
Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304, from buildings, structures or facilities shall comply with this code’s requirements for alterations unless compliance...
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A4.27.3 Height
Electrical receptacles installed to serve individual appliances and not intended for regular or frequent use by building occupants are not required to be mounted within the specified reach...
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4.3.11.1(2)
Openings to the interior of the building located within 20 feet (6 m) of the area of rescue assistance shall be protected with fire assemblies having a three-fourths hour fire protection...
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How is “technical infeasibility” determined in an alteration?
Examples include work that would impact a facility’s structural frame or that would conflict with applicable codes or building requirements....
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11B-403.6 Handrails
Handrails provided in elevator cabs and platform lifts, referred to as support rails in the California Building Code, are not required to comply with the requirements for handrails on walking...
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Acknowledgements
Conway, Deputy Chief, US Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section Susan M Dooha, Executive Director, Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY Kaylan Dunlap, Access...
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EVACUATION
People with a mobility disability may need assistance leaving a building without a working elevator....
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References
Access Board. (1998‒2002). Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. (As amended through September 2002). Washington, DC: U.S. Access Board. U.S. Access Board....
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11B-504.8 Floor identification
11B-703.3 _|Braille|_ and 11B-703.5 _|Visual Characters|_ shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed adjacent to the door on the latch side, in all enclosed stairways in buildings...
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11B-504.8 Floor identification
11B-703.3 _|Braille|_ and 11B-703.5 _|Visual Characters|_ shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed adjacent to the door on the latch side, in all enclosed stairways in buildings...
