Circumstances may arise where a 15-inch high passenger platform designed to provide level boarding to typical bi-level passenger cars is also used by conventional single level passenger...
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2. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
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Sioux Chief Closet Flange Family Animation Video
Sioux Chief's closet flanges do what flanges are designed to do — anchor the toilet to the floor and make a secure connection to the drain....
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EZ Dock Informational Video
Serving both the commercial marine and residential markets, EZ Dock's modular designs and dock accessories make it EZ to create your perfect waterfront setting....
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233 Residential Facilities
The ADA’s coverage of residential facilities extends primarily to entities subject to title II such as public housing and other types of housing constructed or altered by, on behalf of,...
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Toilet and Bathing Rooms
Model plumbing and building codes require single-user (unisex or family) toilet facilities in certain occupancies, primarily assembly facilities, covered malls, and transportation facilities...
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary Provisions of Section 4203 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) require the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (U.S....
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Costs and Benefits
that, while the 2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines will undoubtedly affect a substantial number of “small business”-sized OTRB firms (in light of small firms’ predominance in the relevant transportation...
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505.4 Height
A maximum height of 28 inches (710 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing is recommended for handrails designed for children....
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382.101 What other boarding and deplaning assistance must carriers provide?
still provide enplaning and deplaning assistance by other available means, such as by placing the passenger in a boarding chair and carrying him or her up the boarding stairs unless the design...
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B. What Is a Curb Ramp?
A curb ramp is a short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.1 If designed and constructed to be accessible, a curb ramp provides an accessible route that people with disabilities...
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1008.2.3 Water Play Components
Providing an aquatic wheelchair made of non-corrosive materials and designed for access into the water will protect the water from contamination and avoid damage to personal wheelchairs....
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Accessible Routes to Press Boxes
As a result, their design and location have posed unique challenges to the provision of a connecting accessible route....
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Table Surface Height
Research on powered mobility aids the Board is currently sponsoring through the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design will provide information on various fundamental...
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6. Where multiple swings in a swing bay are provided, Section 240.2.1.1 (one of each type) requires one swing to be located on an accessible route. If an accessible route is provided to more than one swing, can each swing be counted as an accessible ground level play component? If one is an infant seat and another a sling seat, are those considered two different types?
Designers and play area operators may choose to provide these different types of swing seats to provide additional play opportunities to children of different ages, but the type is the same...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes An accessible route is a pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices....
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1008.2.3 Water Play Components
Providing an aquatic wheelchair made of non-corrosive materials and designed for access into the water will protect the water from contamination and avoid damage to personal wheelchairs....
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Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Bulletin RAS 2012-02 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas
As a reminder, a RAS is prohibited by the RAS Procedures from registering a project online for an owner or designated agent without obtaining a PRF prior to registration....
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Accessible Routes
Where possible, designers and operators are encouraged to make all holes accessible....
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Toilet Rooms-Special Exhibit Space
The force required to push or pull open the men's and women's toilet rooms designated as accessible is 10 lbf, which exceeds the maximum allowable door opening force of 5 lbf....
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5.4.10 Transfer Support Fittings Recommendations for M301 and M302
To be useful, transfer supports will be of varying configuration and designs. Some may be removable, some foldable or articulating....
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232.2 General Holding Cells and General Housing Cells
Many detention and correctional facilities are designed so that certain areas (e.g., "shift" areas) can be adapted to serve as different types of housing according to need....
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R302.6.1 Pedestrian Street Crossings Without Yield or Stop Control
Pedestrian street crossings without yield or stop control are crossings where there is no yield or stop sign, or where there is a traffic signal that is designed for the green phase....
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4. FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Facilities in other countries for which the United States contributes a portion of the construction cost but does not control design criteria (such as NATO-funded facilities) need not comply...
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Reliance on Preamble to Guidelines
The Guidelines consist of recommended design specifications for compliance with the specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act....
