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Re: EXTREME WALKS

This short video uses humor to explain how a person is blind may interact with the street-side walking environment. ...

January 12, 2017 at 3:01AM

By Dean Perkins - 41 views, 2 replies

Which transition type do users with disabilities prefer?

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Re: 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) / R202.3 Alterations

When a sidewalk slopes more than 2% in the direction of travel and a walk with a maximum 2% cross slope intersects it,...

December 29, 2016 at 6:12AM

By James L. Terry - 49 views, 1 replies

Accessible parking requirements for Stadiums

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Re: Allen Maxwell

how to calculate the number of required accessible parking spaces and van-accessible parking spaces for high school sports...

December 02, 2016 at 5:12AM

By Allen Maxwell - 12 views, 0 replies

Clear floor space beside or between beds must be 36" wide

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Re: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide / 806.2.3 Sleeping Areas

Remember that because the clear floor space required by 806.2.3 will be deeper than 24" to end up beside or between the...

December 02, 2016 at 3:12AM

By James L. Terry - 13 views, 0 replies

Single riser stair handrail extension

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Re: Guide to the ADA Standards / Common Questions (Stairways)

A stair is defined as one or more risers. For a stair with one riser only, what is the length of the bottom handrail...

October 07, 2016 at 5:10AM

By Anonymous - 22 views, 0 replies

Toilet Compartment Access

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Hello and Good day!, I have a code official enforcing §604.8.1.2 literally to the Figure shown in the 2010 ADA...

September 14, 2016 at 8:09PM

By Steven R. Jones - 52 views, 1 replies

Pemko 193 Slip resistance

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Re: PEMKO 6 1/8" Floor Plates/Safety Treads No. 193

Hello ETA, I see that you can ask for slip resistance by adding a coating to the Pemko 193 plate. Any experience with...

September 14, 2016 at 5:09AM

By Brian McCusker - 6 views, 0 replies

Directional visual sign vs. room identification tactile sign

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Re: ADA Sign Depot Wheelchair Accessible Restroom Sign with Directional Arrow - Tactile Text, Symbols, and Grade 2 Braille

Just a clarification comment on this particular sign.  The arrow appears to indicate that this specific sign is a...

August 31, 2016 at 3:08AM

By Dan Woosley - 36 views, 0 replies

Are there good examples of Title III Compliance for making goods and services accessible?

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I recently returned from a ski resort town where visiting stores, private galleries and other places of businesses was...

August 16, 2016 at 10:08PM

By John L. McMahan - 11 views, 0 replies

Parking sign height measurement technique

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502.6 says "Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of...

July 21, 2016 at 7:07AM

By Anonymous - 16 views, 0 replies

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Re: Allegion LCN 4000 Series Surface Mounted Door Control

The 4040XP provides adjustments for Position 1-6, has a range of interior and exterior door sizes it can work on. It also...

April 27, 2016 at 9:04PM

By Dianna Ibarra - 40 views, 0 replies

Employee Parking Lot

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Are employee parking lots considered parking facilities under the 2010 Standards requiring accessible spaces?  Is there...

April 04, 2016 at 7:04AM

By Anonymous - 86 views, 1 replies