Emergency two-way communication devices, where provided, must meet the ASME A17.1‒1990 standard. In order to accommodate people with hearing or speech impairments, ADAAG also...
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Emergency Communications [4.10.14]
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Fire Safety Evacuation Planning
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), www.resna.org, has developed consensus Standards for emergency stair travel devices through the...
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Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been the leading UK authority on inclusive design for over 40 years; we provide consultancy, training, research and publications on...
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6. Recognize that Proper Installation of Play Surface Systems is Key
On the other end of the spectrum, engineered wood fiber (EWF) is most frequently installed by park maintenance crews and perceived as relatively easy compared to other surface materials....
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409.1 General
Private residence elevators that are provided within a residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall comply with 409 and...
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III. Results of the Study
III. Results of the Study Approximately 35 playground sites were recruited for participation during the evaluation period from October 2008 through May 2011. Data collection...
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4.10.6* DOOR PROTECTIVE AND REOPENING DEVICE
Elevator doors shall open and close automatically. They shall be provided with a reopening device that will stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door...
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Sec. 469.102. Procedure for Submitting Plans and Specifications
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7. Commit to Ongoing Maintenance of Accessible Playground Surfaces as a Responsibility of Ownership
Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) EWF sites were recorded in need of maintenance most frequently and earliest in the NCA study....
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11B-410.1 General
Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1. Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift. [2010 ADAS] Advisory...
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1007.4 Elevators
An elevator to be considered part of an accessible means of egress shall comply with the emergency operation and signaling device requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1. Standby...
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410.1 General
Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1 (1999 edition or 2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). Platform lifts shall not be...
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4.10.12(2)
(2) Tactile, Braille, and Visual Control Indicators. All control buttons shall be designated by Braille and by raised standard alphabet characters for letters, arabic [sic]...
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11B-410.1 General
Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1. Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 410.1...
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11B-410.1 General
Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1. Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift. Advisory 11B-410.1...
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15. ADA Coordinator for the Pedestrian Right of Way
shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing ADA services related to accessible facilities; and (iv) must be licensed either as an architect or as a registered civil engineer...
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4.10.14* Emergency Communications
If provided, emergency two-way communication systems between the elevator and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with ASME A17.1‒1990. The highest operable part of a two-way...
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Test Procedures
Test Procedures Accessibility Measures Periodically over the 6-month exposure and again following the 6-month impact tests, all surfaced specimens were subjected to a low-speed...
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Emergency Communication [§407.4.9]
Emergency Communication [§407.4.9] The ASME A17.1 code requires a two-way means of emergency communication in elevator cars. This system establishes direct communication with...
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RESNA Position Paper on the Use of Evacuation Chairs
RESNA Position Paper on the Use of Evacuation Chairs Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America 1700 N....
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McGuire VA Medical Center 3-D Printing Program to Assist Veterans in Rehabilitation
Published on Jun 14, 2017 A 3-D printer at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond allows engineering teams to build one-of-a-kind devices tailored for each Veteran to improve their...
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Is color contrast required for stair nosings?
Visual contrast on stair nosings or the leading edges of treads is helpful for people with low vision, but it is not required by the Standards except at escalators in rail and fixed...
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2. My facility was built with a permit and should be fine.
However, some potential causes can be linked to errors in design, engineering, construction or inspection; poor specifications for furnishings and fixtures; or even simple wear and tear...
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World Deaf Architecture
World Deaf Architecture (WDA) is specifically for professional architects and designers who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing (designated as ‘deaf/ HOH’). WDA endeavors to...
