DIVISION IV – DWELLING UNIT FEATURES...
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2010 ADA Definition
Residential Dwelling Unit: A unit intended to be used as a residence, that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential dwelling units do not include transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and detention or correctional facilities.
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DIVISION IV – DWELLING UNIT FEATURES
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SECTION 1128A COVERED DWELLING UNITS
SECTION 1128A COVERED DWELLING UNITS...
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1130A.1 General
An accessible route shall be provided through all rooms and spaces of the dwelling unit....
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1131A.1 Changes in level not exceeding ½ inch
When changes in level do occur, they shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50-percent slope)....
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1131A.2 Changes greater than ½ inch
Changes in level greater than ½ inch (12.7 mm) shall be made by means of a sloped surface not greater than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), or a ramp, elevator or...
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SECTION 1132A DOORS
SECTION 1132A DOORS
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1132A.1 Primary entry doors and required exit doors
Sections 1126A.3 shall apply to maneuvering clearances at the side of the door exposed to common or public use spaces (e.g., entry or exit doors which open from the covered multifamily dwelling...
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1132A.2 Interior doors and secondary exterior doors
The provisions of this section shall apply to the dwelling unit side of doors leading from the interior of the dwelling unit to an unfinished basement or an attached garage....
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1132A.3 Width and height of interior doors and secondary exterior doors
1132A.3 Width and height of interior doors and secondary exterior doors. Doors shall comply with the following:
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1132A.3, Item 1
1. Doors shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
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1132A.3, Item 2
2. Swinging doors shall provide a net clear opening width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm), measured with the door or doors positioned at an angle of 90 degrees from the...
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1132A.3, Item 3
3. Swinging doors shall be capable of opening at least 90 degrees.
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1132A.3, Item 4
4. A nominal 32-inch (813 mm) clear opening provided by a standard 6-foot wide (1829 mm) sliding patio door assembly is acceptable.
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1132A.3, Item 5
5. A pair of doors, manual or automatic, must have at least one leaf which provides a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm), measured with the door positioned at an...
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1132A.3, Item 6
6. The width of any component in the means of egress system shall not be less than the minimum width required by Section 1005.
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1132A.4 Level floor or landing
1132A.4 Level floor or landing. See also Chapter 10. The floor or landing on each side of a door shall be level. Primary entry doors, required exit doors or secondary exterior doors...
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1132A.4, Item 1
1. Exterior landings of impervious construction (e.g., concrete, brick, flagstone) serving primary entry doors and required exit doors are limited to not more than ½ inch (12.7...
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1132A.4, Item 2
2. Exterior landings of pervious construction (e.g., wood decking with spaces) shall be the same level as the interior landing, except that secondary exterior doors may have no...
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1132A.4, Item 3
3. Secondary exterior doors onto decks, patios, or balcony surfaces constructed of impervious materials (e.g., concrete, brick, flagstone) may have a maximum change in height...
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1132A.4, Item 4
4. Secondary exterior doors onto decks, patios or balcony surfaces constructed of impervious materials (e.g., concrete, brick, flagstone) may have a maximum change in height...
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1132A.4.1 Thresholds
1132A.4.1 Thresholds. Thresholds at the primary entry and required exit doors shall be no higher than ½ inch (12.7 mm). Thresholds at secondary exterior doors, including sliding door...
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1132A.4.1, Item 1
1. Thresholds with a change in height of not more than ¼ inch (6.35 mm) may be vertical.
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1132A.4.1, Item 2
Thresholds with a change in height between ¼ inch (6.35 mm) and 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50-percent slope)...
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1132A.5 Maneuvering clearances at doors
1132A.5 Maneuvering clearances at doors.