COMMENTARY ON & ANALYSIS OF THE
2010 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
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1997 GEORGIA ACCESSIBILITY CODE
FEBRUARY 2011
1994 Standards for Accessible Design[3] |
Georgia Accessibility Code |
Commentary[4] |
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Available
at http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm. |
Available
at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf. |
Available
at http://web01.spo.ga.gov/ADA/Georgia%20Accessibility%20Code.htm.
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For
additional information on the application of the 2010 Standards for
Accessible Design, see the DOJ Guidance
on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design available at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/Guidance2010ADAstandards.htm. |
2010 Standards for Accessible Design |
1994 Standards for Accessible Design |
Georgia Accessibility Code |
Commentary |
ADA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION
AND ADMINISTRATION |
See Appendix 1[5] |
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101.1 General. This
document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to
sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities.
The requirements are to be applied during the design, construction, additions
to, and alteration of sites, facilities, buildings, and elements to the
extent required by regulations issued by Federal agencies under the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). |
This document sets guidelines for
accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by
individuals with disabilities. These guidelines are to be applied during the
design, construction, and alteration of such buildings and facilities to the
extent required by regulations issued by Federal agencies, including the
Department of Justice, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The technical specifications 4.2
through 4.35, of these guidelines are the same as those of the American
National Standard Institute's document A117.1-1980, except as noted in this
text by italics. However, sections 4.1.1 through 4.1.7 and sections 5 through
10 are different from ANSI A117.1 in their entirety and are printed in standard
type. |
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PURPOSE (1) The provisions of this chapter
are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and
enable persons with disabilities or elderly persons to participate fully in
the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their
education and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to eliminate,
insofar as possible, unnecessary physical barriers encountered by persons
with disabilities or elderly persons whose ability to participate in the
social and economic life of this state is needlessly restricted when such
persons cannot readily use government buildings, public buildings, and
facilities used by the public. |
The intent of the US Department of Justice 1994
and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is to establish design and
construction criteria that accomplish the nondiscrimination mandates of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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(2) Unless otherwise stated in this
Chapter of the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner,
the following meet the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines and shall be the minimum standard for Accessibility to buildings
and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These rules are to be applied during the
design, construction, and alteration of buildings and facilities covered by
Titles II and III of the ADA to the extent required by regulations issued by
Federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Department of
Transportation, under the ADA.
The technical specifications Rules 120-3-20-.03 through 120-3-20-.46,
of these regulations are the same as those of the American National Standard
Institute's document A117.1-1980, except as noted in this text by italics.
However, Rules 120-3-20-.07 through 120-3-20-.12 and Rules 120-3-20-.47
through 120-3-20-.53 are different from ANSI A117.1 in their entirety. |
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The illustrations and text of ANSI
A117.1 are reproduced with permission from the American National Standards
Institute. Copies of the standard may be purchased from the American National
Standards Institute at 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018. |
The illustrations and text of ANSI
A117.1 are reproduced with permission from the American National Standards
Institute. Copies of the standard may be purchased from the American National
Standards Institute at 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 |
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120-3-20-.02
ADMINISTRATION (a) Except for buildings under the
jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, all
buildings subject to the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner
pursuant to Code Section 25-2-12 and subsection (c) of Code Section 25-2-13
shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner for
purposes of enforcement of this chapter. (b) The board of regents shall be
responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter with
respect to all buildings and facilities under its jurisdiction. No
construction plans for any such building or facility shall be approved by the
board of regents for any construction within the University System of Georgia
unless the building or facility conforms to O.C.G.A. 25-2-12 Rules 30-3-3 and
30-3-5 and unless the architect or engineer responsible for preparation of
said plans and specifications affixes that person's seal on such plans. The
affixing of the seal of an architect or engineer to said plans shall
constitute a certification that to the best of that person's knowledge, information,
and belief they have been prepared in conformity with O.C.G.A. Title 30 Code
Rules 30-3-3 and 30-3-5. A certificate of compliance may be displayed on said
plans in lieu of the architect's or engineer's seal. The builder, developer,
contractor, or building owner following said plans shall require an
architect's or engineer's seal or a certificate of compliance to be displayed
on the plans before starting construction. (c) Local governing authorities shall
be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter with
regard to all government and public buildings and facilities which are not
under the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner or board of regents,
pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section and which are under
the jurisdiction of such local governing authorities. No building permit for
any such building or facility shall be approved by any local governing
authority for any private person, corporation, partnership, association, or
public entity unless the plans and specifications conform to the requirements
of O.C.G.A. Title 30 Code Rules 30-3-3 and 30-3-5 and unless the architect or
engineer responsible for preparation of said plans and specifications affixes
that person's seal on such plans.
The affixing of the seal of an architect or engineer to said plans
shall constitute a certification that to the best of that person's knowledge,
information, and belief they have been prepared in conformity with O.C.G.A.
Title 30 Code Rules 30-3-3 and 30-3-5. A certificate of compliance may be
displayed on said plans in lieu of the architect's or engineer's seal. The
builder, developer, contractor, or building owner following said plans shall
require such a seal or a certificate of compliance on the plans before
starting construction. All construction plans must display such a certificate
of compliance, or a seal provided by the architect or engineer, for all
construction in local governing jurisdictions which do not require building
permits. In all areas where local governing authority building permits are
not required, the builder, developer, contractor, or building owner following
said plans shall require such an architect's or engineer's seal or a
certificate of compliance to be displayed on the plans before starting construction. |
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101.2 Effect on Removal of Barriers
in Existing Facilities. This document does not address
existing facilities unless altered at the discretion of a covered entity. The
Department of Justice has authority over existing facilities that are subject
to the requirement for removal of barriers under title III of the ADA. Any
determination that this document applies to existing facilities subject to
the barrier removal requirement is solely within the discretion of the
Department of Justice and is effective only to the extent required by
regulations issued by the Department of Justice. |
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The
2010 Standards make clear that they do not address existing facilities unless
they are undergoing an alteration.
The same is true of the 1994 Standards and the accessibility
requirements of the Georgia Accessibility Code. |
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102 Dimensions for Adults
and Children The technical
requirements are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. In addition,
this document includes technical requirements based on children's dimensions
and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water closets, toilet
compartments, lavatories and sinks, dining surfaces, and work surfaces. |
2.1
Provisions for Adults. The specifications in these
guidelines are based upon adult dimensions and anthropometrics. See also Appendix 2.1. |
120-3-20-.04
GENERAL. (1) Provisions for Adults. The
specifications in these regulations are based upon adult dimensions and
anthropometries. |
The
1994 Standards do not address accessibility for children. |
103 Equivalent Facilitation Nothing in these requirements
prevents the use of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to
those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater
accessibility and usability. |
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Equivalent Facilitation. Departures from particular
technical and scoping requirements of this guideline by the use of other
designs and technologies are permitted where the alternative designs and
technologies used will provide substantially equivalent or greater access to
and usability of the facility. |
(2) Equivalent Facilitation.
Departures from particular technical and scoping requirements of this chapter
by the use of other designs and technologies are permitted where the
alternative designs and technologies used will provide substantially
equivalent or greater access to and usability of the facility. Note: Equivalent Facilitation.
Specific examples of equivalent facilitation are found in the following
sections: 120-3-20-.11(3)(c) Elevators in
Alterations 120-3-20-.42(9) Text Telephones 120-3-49(2) Sales and Service
Counters, Teller Windows, Information counters
120-3-20-.51(1)d Classes of Sleeping
Accommodations 120-3-20-.51(2)(6)(d) Requirements for Accessible Units,
Sleeping Rooms,
and Suites |
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(3) Designing for Children. The
specifications in this standard are based upon adult dimensions and anthropometrics.
If buildings, facilities, or portions thereof serve children primarily, they
should comply with provisions of 120-3-20-.53. |
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120-3-20-.53 Children's Facilities
Designing for Children (1) Application This section applies
to facilities, or portions of facilities, constructed according to children's
dimensions and anthropometric for ages 2 through 12. Facilities covered by
this section shall comply with the applicable requirements of rule
120-3-20-.03 through rule 120-3-20-.46 and the special application sections,
except as modified or otherwise provided in this section. All public and common use areas
covered by this section are required to be designed and constructed to comply
with rule 120-3-20-.03 through rule 120-3-20-.46, except as modified or
otherwise provided in this section. Accessible elements and spaces covered by
this section shall be on an accessible route complying with rules
120-3-20-.14, 120-3-20-.53(3), and 120-3-20-.53(4). The specifications in
this section are based on children's dimensions and anthropometrics. The phrase
"constructed according to children's dimensions and anthropometric"
means where the construction of a facility reflects the size and dimensions,
reach ranges, level of strength and stamina, or other characteristics of
children. Facilities constructed that do not reflect children's
characteristics are not covered by this section. Note: Rule 120-3-20-.53 modifies the
technical requirements in section rule 120-3-20-.03. This section applies to
facilities, or portions thereof, constructed according to children's
dimensions and anthropometric for ages 2 through 12. State and local codes
and rules, as well as best practices, often specify that facilities be
designed to accommodate children rather than adults, particularly where
children are the primary population served by a facility. These codes, rules,
and best practices may specify lower mounting heights for certain elements
used primarily by children, such as water fountains, lavatories, and toilets.
This section provides accessibility requirements for these elements and is
intended to apply where state or local codes, rules, or best practices
specify design for children. The phrase "constructed
according to children's dimensions and anthropometric" means where the
construction of a facility reflects the size and dimensions, reach ranges,
level of strength and stamina, or other characteristics of children, thus
rendering such a facility more usable by children. Facilities constructed
that do not reflect children's characteristics are not covered by rule 120-3-20-.53. Rule 120-3-20-.53 also specifies that
accessible elements and spaces constructed according to children's dimensions
and anthropometric shall be on an accessible route complying with rules
120-3-20-.14, 120-3-20-.53(3), and 120-3-20-.53(4). Additional routes serving
the children's area are not subject to the requirements in this section.
Accessible routes subject to this section must comply with the requirements
for protruding objects (rule 120-3-20-.53(3)) and handrails at ramps and
stairs (rule 120-3-20-.53(4)). For example, a children's area may be located
in a portion of a community center and may have elements and features
constructed according to children's dimensions and anthropometric, such as
storage units, toilets, or lavatories. Where the accessible route serving the
children's area includes a ramp, additional handrails for children must be
provided. Additionally, objects along this accessible route that project from
walls must comply with the requirements for protruding objects in rule
120-3-20-.53(3). An accessible route complying with this section shall also
be provided where individual elements are positioned at heights or locations
based on children's sizes and dimensions, such as a drinking fountain in a
shopping mall. |
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3. MISCELLANEOUS
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS. |
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Miscellaneous Instructions. (a) Graphic Conventions. Graphic
conventions are shown in Table 1. Dimensions that are not marked minimum or
maximum are absolute, unless otherwise indicated in the text or captions. |
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104 Conventions |
3.1 Graphic Conventions. Graphic
conventions are shown in Table 1. Dimensions that are not marked minimum or
maximum are absolute, unless otherwise indicated in the text or captions. NOTE: Table
1 describes graphic conventions for showing dimensions on figures between
boundary and element lines, how the direction of approach is denoted,
centerline designation and boundary of clear floor area. All dimensions are
shown in inches above the measure line, with the metric equivalent below.
Where the dimension does not fit conveniently between lines, the measure line
is extended beyond the lines and the dimension placed above (and below) the
extension. |
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104.1 Dimensions. Dimensions
that are not stated as "maximum" or "minimum" are
absolute. |
3.2
Dimensional Tolerances. All dimensions are subject to
conventional building industry tolerances for field conditions. |
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(b) Dimensional Tolerances. All dimensions are subject to
conventional building industry tolerances for field conditions. |
The
1994 Standards and Georgia Accessibility Code state that all dimensions are
subject to conventional building tolerances, while the 2010 Standards do not
permit a deviation outside a stated minimum-maximum range. |
104.1.1 Construction and
Manufacturing Tolerances. All dimensions are subject to
conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a
range with specific minimum and maximum end points. |
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104.2 Calculation of Percentages.
Where the required number of elements or facilities to be provided is
determined by calculations of ratios or percentages and remainders or
fractions result, the next greater whole number of such elements or
facilities shall be provided. Where the determination of the required size or
dimension of an element or facility involves ratios or percentages, rounding
down for values less than one half shall be permitted. |
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104.3 Figures.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, figures are provided for informational
purposes only. |
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The
1994 Standards include many of their requirements in figures with no
corresponding provisions in text. (i.e. Figure 31 for knee and toe clearance
at lavatories). |
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3.3 Notes.
The text of these guidelines does not contain notes or footnotes. Additional
information, explanations, and advisory materials are located in the
Appendix. Paragraphs marked with an asterisk have related, nonmandatory
material in the Appendix. In the Appendix, the corresponding paragraph
numbers are preceded by an A. |
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(c) Notes. The text of these regulations contains
additional information, and explanations. Rules, paragraphs, and
subparagraphs marked with a ÒNote:Ó This additional information shall have
the same effect as the specific requirements and shall be considered to be
additional to the minimum accessible requirement. |
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3.4 General
Terminology. comply with.
Meet one or more specifications of these guidelines. if, if ... then.
Denotes a specification that applies only when the conditions described are
present. may. Denotes an
option or alternative. shall.
Denotes a mandatory specification or requirement. should.
Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation. |
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(d) General Terminology. comply with. ................ Must
meet one or more specifications. if, if ... then...................
Denotes a specification that applies only when the conditions
described are present. may...............................
Denotes an option or alternative. shall..............................
Denotes a mandatory specification or requirement. should...........................
Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation. |
ÒMayÓ
and ÒshouldÓ are examples of nonmandatory language that is not found in the
2010 Standards. |
105 Referenced Standards |
See Appendix 2.3 |
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105.1 General. The standards listed in 105.2 are incorporated by
reference in this document and are part of the requirements to the prescribed
extent of each such reference. The Director of the Federal Register has
approved these standards for incorporation by reference in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of the referenced standards may be
inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board,
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004; at the Department of
Justice, Civil Rights Division,
Disability Rights Section, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; at the
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 10424, Washington DC; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
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See Appendix 2.3.1 |
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105.2 Referenced Standards.
The specific edition of the standards listed below are referenced in this
document. Where differences occur between this document and the referenced standards, this
document applies. |
See Appendix 2.3.2 |
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105.2.1 ANSI/BHMA.
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the Builders Hardware
Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th floor, New York, NY
10017 (http://www.buildershardware.com). |
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ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1999 American
National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors (see 404.3). |
See 4.13.12 |
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ANSI/BHMA A156.19-1997 American
National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see
404.3, 408.3.2.1, and 409.3.1). ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2002 American
National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see
404.3, 408.3.2.1, and 409.3.1). |
See 4.13.12 |
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In
some cases the 2010 Standards reference a number of editions of the same
standard or code. This is to
avoid conflict with an edition that may be referenced by a jurisdictionÕs
building code. |
105.2.2 ASME.
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016 (http://www.asme.org). |
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ASME A17.1- 2000 Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators, including ASME A17.1a-2002 Addenda and ASME
A17.1b-2003 Addenda (see 407.1, 408.1, 409.1, and 810.9). |
See 4.10.1 |
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ASME A18.1-1999 Safety Standard for
Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, including ASME A18.1a-2001 Addenda and ASME
A18.1b-2001 Addenda (see 410.1). ASME A18.1-2003 Safety Standard for
Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, (see 410.1). |
See
4.11.2 |
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The
1994 Standards reference ASME A17.1-1990 for wheelchair (platform) lifts,
which regulated these devices prior to the creation of the ASME A18.1
standard in 1999. The ASME
A17.1-1990 code prohibited floor penetration by vertical lifts and specified
that fold-up inclined lifts must be attendant operated (which is prohibited
by the 1994 Standards). ASME
A18.1a-2001 and ASME A18.1-2003 do not have these restrictions. |
105.2.3 ASTM.
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society
for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
Pennsylvania 19428 (http://www.astm.org). |
See Appendix 2.3.2.1 |
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The
ASTM reference standards in the 2010 Standards are applicable in accessible
play areas which are not regulated by the Georgia Accessibility Code. |
ASTM F 1292-99 Standard Specification
for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground
Equipment (see 1008.2.6.2). |
See Appendix 15.6.7.2 |
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ASTM F 1292-04 Standard Specification
for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of
Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.2). |
See Appendix 15.6.7.2 |
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ASTM F 1487-01 Standard Consumer
Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (see
106.5). |
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ASTM F 1951-99 Standard Specification
for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around
Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.1). |
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105.2.4 ICC/IBC.
Copies of the referenced standard may be obtained from the International Code
Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041
(www.iccsafe.org). |
See Appendix 2.3.2.2 |
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International Building Code, 2000
Edition (see 207.1, 207.2, 216.4.2, 216.4.3, and 1005.2.1). International Building Code, 2001
Supplement (see 207.1 and 207.2). International Building Code, 2003
Edition (see 207.1, 207.2, 216.4.2, 216.4.3, and 1005.2.1). |
See Appendix 15.3.3.2 |
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105.2.5 NFPA.
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts
02169-7471, (http://www.nfpa.org). |
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NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code,
1999 Edition (see 702.1 and 809.5.2). NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code,
2002 Edition (see 702.1 and 809.5.2). |
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106 Definitions |
3.5
Definitions. |
120-3-20-.06 Definitions. Unless a different meaning is
required by the context, the following terms as used in these rules and
regulations shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them.
Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted
meaning or such as context applies unless defined in O.C.G.A. Title 30
Chapter 3. Words used in the present tense
included the future; Words used in the masculine gender includes the feminine
and neuter; the singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. |
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(a ) Above Finished Floor (A.F.F.)
means the distance above the finish floor surface. |
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106.1 General.
For the purpose of this document, the terms defined in 106.5 have the
indicated meaning. |
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106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced
Standards. Terms not defined in 106.5 or in
regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to implement the
Americans with Disabilities Act, but specifically defined in a referenced
standard, shall have the specified meaning from the referenced standard
unless otherwise stated. |
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106.3 Undefined Terms.
The meaning of terms not specifically defined in 106.5 or in regulations
issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to
implement the Americans with Disabilities Act or in referenced standards
shall be as defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context
implies. |
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106.4 Interchangeability.
Words, terms and phrases used in the singular include the plural and those
used in the plural include the singular. |
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106.5 Defined Terms. |
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Access Aisle. An accessible pedestrian space
between elements, such as parking spaces, seating, and desks, that provides
clearances appropriate for use of the elements. |
(b) Access Aisle. An accessible
pedestrian space between elements, such as parking spaces, seating, and
desks, that provides clearances appropriate for use of the elements. |
The 2010 Standards do not include this definition
because it is not necessary. |
Accessible. A
site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with this part. |
Accessible. Describes a site, building,
facility, or portion thereof that complies with these guidelines. |
(c) Accessible. Describes a site,
building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with these regulations. |
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Accessible Element. An
element specified by these guidelines (for example, telephone, controls, and
the like). |
(d) Accessible Element. An element
specified by these regulations (i.e., telephone, controls).
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Accessible Means of Egress.
A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a
building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge,
a horizontal exit, or a public way. |
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Accessible Route. A continuous unobstructed path
connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facility.
Interior accessible routes may include corridors, floors, ramps, elevators,
lifts, and clear floor space at fixtures. Exterior accessible routes may
include parking access aisles, curb ramps, crosswalks at vehicular ways,
walks, ramps, and lifts. |
(e) Accessible Route. A continuous
unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building
or facility. Interior accessible routes may include corridors, floors, ramps,
elevators, lifts, and clear floor space at fixtures. Exterior accessible
routes may include parking access aisles, curb ramps, crosswalks at vehicular
ways, walks, ramps, and lifts. |
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Accessible Space. Space that complies with these
guidelines. |
(f) Accessible Space. Space that complies with these
regulations. |
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Adaptability. The ability
of certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and
grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of
individuals with or without disabilities or to accommodate the needs of
persons with different types or degrees of disability. |
(g) Adaptability. The ability of
certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and
grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of
individuals with or without disabilities or to accommodate the needs of
persons with different types or degrees of disability. |
This term is defined but never used in the 1994
Standards. |
Addition.
An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross floor area or height of a
building or facility. |
Addition. An expansion,
extension, or increase in the gross floor area of a building or facility. |
(h) Addition. An expansion,
extension, or increase in the gross floor area of a building or facility. |
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Administrative Authority.
A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for
the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities. |
Administrative Authority. A
governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for
the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities. |
(i) Administrative Authority. A
governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and regulations for
the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities. |
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Alteration.
A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability
of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are
not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of
circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the
structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan
configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing,
painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are
not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility. |
Alteration. An alteration is a change to a
building or facility made by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public
accommodation or commercial facility, that affects or could affect the
usability of the building or facility or part thereof. Alterations include,
but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement of the structural
parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of
walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or
wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not
alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility. |
(j) Alteration. An alteration is a
change to a building or facility made by, on behalf of, or for the use of a
public accommodation or commercial facility, that affects or could affect the
usability of the building or facility or part thereof. Alterations include,
but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation,
reconstruction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement of the
structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan
configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance,
re-roofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical
systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building
or facility. |
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Amusement Attraction.
Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or
theme park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device.
Amusement attractions include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels,
and other attractions without seats. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Amusement Ride.
A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for
the purpose of amusement. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Amusement Ride Seat.
A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an amusement ride
intended to be occupied by one or more passengers. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Area of Rescue Assistance. An
area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use
stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or
assistance during emergency evacuation. |
(k) Area of Rescue Assistance. An
area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use
stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or
assistance during emergency evacuation. The area of rescue assistance space
shall protected from fire or smoke, separated from all other spaces in the
same building or an adjacent building that permits a delay in egress travel
from any level. |
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Area of Sport Activity.
That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of a sport occurs. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Assembly Area.
A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of
entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the
purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited
to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public meeting rooms, public
hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria,
theaters, playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the
performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums,
grandstands, or convention centers. |
Assembly Area. A room or space accommodating a
group of individuals for recreational, educational, political, social, civic,
or amusement purposes, or for the consumption of food and drink. |
(l) Assembly Area. A room or space
accommodating a group of individuals for recreational, educational,
political, social, or amusement purposes, or for the consumption of food and
drink. |
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(m) Assistive. An electrical,
hydraulic, or mechanical means of increasing power. |
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Assistive Listening System (ALS).
An amplification system utilizing transmitters, receivers, and coupling
devices to bypass the acoustical space between a sound source and a listener
by means of induction loop, radio frequency, infrared, or direct-wired
equipment. |
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Automatic Door. A door equipped with a
power-operated mechanism and controls that open and close the door
automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating signal. The switch
that begins the automatic cycle may be a photoelectric device, floor mat, or
manual switch (see power-assisted
door). |
(n) Automatic Door. A door equipped
with a power-operated mechanism and controls that open and close the door
automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating signal. The switch that
begins the automatic cycle may be a photoelectric device, floor mat, or
manual switch. |
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Boarding Pier.
A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of
embarking or disembarking. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Boat Launch Ramp.
A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats and
other water craft to and from a body of water. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Boat Slip.
That portion of a pier, main pier, finger pier, or float where a boat is
moored for the purpose of berthing, embarking, or disembarking. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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(o) Bollard. One of a series of short
posts, used for excluding motor vehicles from pedestrian way. |
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Building.
Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy. |
Building. Any structure used and intended
for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. |
(p) Building. Any structure used and
intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. |
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Catch Pool.
A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide
flumes. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Characters.
Letters, numbers, punctuation marks and typographic symbols. |
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Children's Use.
Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by
people 12 years old and younger. |
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Circulation Path.
An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel,
including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators,
platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and landings. |
Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of
passage from one place to another for pedestrians, including, but not limited
to, walks, hallways, courtyards, stairways, and stair landings. |
(q) Circulation Path. An exterior or
interior way of passage from one place to another for pedestrians, including,
but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, stairways, and stair
landings. |
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Clear. Unobstructed. |
(r) Clear. Unobstructed. |
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Clear Floor Space. The minimum unobstructed floor
or ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary wheelchair and
occupant. |
(s) Clear Floor Space. The minimum
unobstructed floor or ground space required to accommodate a single,
stationary wheelchair and occupant. |
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Closed-Circuit Telephone.
A telephone with a dedicated line such as a house phone, courtesy phone or
phone that must be used to gain entry to a facility. |
Closed Circuit Telephone. A
telephone with dedicated line(s) such as a house phone, courtesy phone or
phone that must be used to gain entrance to a facility. |
(t) Closed Circuit Telephone. A
telephone with dedicated line(s) such as a house phone, courtesy phone or
phone that must be used to gain entrance to a facility. |
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(u) Commissioner means the Safety
Fire Commissioner provided for in Chapter 2 of Title 25. |
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Commercial
Facilities. (28 C.F.R. ¤
36.104). Commercial facilities
means facilities -- (1) Whose operations will affect
commerce; (2) That are intended for
nonresidential use by a private entity; and (3) That are not -- (i) Facilities that are
not covered or expressly exempted from coverage under the Fair Housing Act of
1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3601-3631); (ii) Aircraft; or (iii) Railroad
locomotives, railroad freight cars, railroad cabooses, commuter or intercity
passenger rail cars (including coaches, dining cars, sleeping cars, lounge
cars, and food service cars), and any other railroad cars described in
section 242 of the Act or covered under title II of the Act, or railroad
rights-of-way. For purposes of
this definition, "rail" and "railroad" have the meaning
given the term "railroad" in section 202(e) of the Federal Railroad
Safety Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 431(e)). |
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Commercial
facilities located in private residences. (28 C.F.R. ¤ 36.401(b)). (1) When a commercial facility is
located in a private residence, the portion of the residence used exclusively
as a residence is not covered by this subpart, but that portion used both for
the commercial facility and for residential purposes is covered by the new
construction and alterations requirements of this subpart. (2) The portion of the residence
covered under paragraph (b)(1) of this section extends to those elements used
to enter the commercial facility, including the homeowner's front sidewalk,
if any, the door or entryway, and hallways; and those portions of the
residence, interior or exterior, available to or used by employees or
visitors of the commercial facility, including restrooms. |
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Common Use.
Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are
not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more
people. |
Common Use. Interior or exterior
circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and
are made available for the shared use of two or more people |
(v) Common Use. Refers to those
interior and exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available for
the use of a restricted group of people (for example, occupants of a homeless
shelter, the occupants of an office building, or the guests of such
occupants). |
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(w) Covered Multi Family Dwelling
means a building which had occupancy after March 31, 1993, and consists of
four or more units and has an elevator or the ground floor units of a
building which consists of four or more units and does not have an elevator. |
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Cross Slope. The
slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope). |
Cross Slope. The slope that is perpendicular
to the direction of travel (see running slope). |
(x) Cross Slope. The slope that is
perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope). |
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Curb Ramp.
A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it. |
Curb Ramp. A short ramp cutting through a
curb or built up to it. |
(y) Curb Ramp. A short ramp cutting
through a curb or built up to it. |
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Detectable Warning.
A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or
other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path. |
Detectable Warning. A
standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other
elements to warn visually impaired people of hazards on a circulation path. |
(z) Detectable Warning. A
standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other
elements to warn visually impaired people of hazards on a circulation path. |
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Disability. (28 C.F.R ¤ 36.104). Disability means, with respect to an
individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or
more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment;
or being regarded as having such an impairment. |
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Dwelling Unit. A single unit which provides a
kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and spaces for living,
bathing, sleeping, and the like. Dwelling units include a single family home
or a townhouse used as a transient group home; an apartment building used as
a shelter; guestrooms in a hotel that provide sleeping accommodations and
food preparation areas; and other similar facilities used on a transient
basis. For purposes of these guidelines, use of the term "Dwelling
Unit" does not imply the unit is used as a residence. |
(aa) Dwelling Unit. A single unit
which provides a kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and
spaces for living, bathing, sleeping, and the like. Dwelling units include a
single family home or a town house used as a transient group home; an
apartment building used as a shelter; guest rooms in a hotel that provide
sleeping accommodations and food preparation areas; and other similar
facilities used on a transient basis. For purposes of these regulations, use
of the term "Dwelling Unit" does not imply the unit is used as a
residence. |
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Egress, Means of. A continuous and unobstructed
way of exit travel from any point in a building or facility to a public way.
A means of egress comprises vertical and horizontal travel and may include
intervening room spaces, doorways, hallways, corridors, passageways,
balconies, ramps, stairs, enclosures, lobbies, horizontal exits, courts and
yards. An accessible means of egress is one that complies with these
guidelines and does not include stairs, steps, or escalators. Areas of rescue
assistance or evacuation elevators may be included as part of accessible
means of egress. |
(bb) Egress, Means of. A continuous
and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building or facility
to a public way. A means of egress comprises vertical and horizontal travel
and may include intervening room spaces, doorways, hallways, corridors,
passageways, balconies, ramps, stairs, enclosures, lobbies, horizontal exits,
courts and yards. An accessible means of egress is one that complies with
these regulations and does not include stairs, steps, or escalators . Area of
rescue assistance or evacuation elevators may be included as part of
accessible means of egress. |
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Element.
An architectural or mechanical component of a building, facility, space, or
site. |
Element. An architectural or
mechanical component of a building, facility, space, or site, e.g.,
telephone, curb ramp, door, drinking fountain, seating, or water closet. |
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Elevated Play Component.
A play component that is approached above or below grade and that is part of
a composite play structure consisting of two or more play components attached
or functionally linked to create an integrated unit providing more than one
play activity. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Employee Work Area.
All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work.
Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work
areas. |
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Entrance.
Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility used for
the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical
access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibule
if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of the entry door or
gate.[6] |
Entrance. Any access point to
a building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of
entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading
to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibules if
provided, the entry door(s) or gate(s), and the hardware of the entry door(s)
or gate(s). |
(cc) Entrance. Any access point to a
building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of
entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading
to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibules if
provided, the entry door(s) or gate(s), and the hardware of the entry door(s)
or gate(s). |
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(dd) Essential Features. Those
elements and spaces that make a building or facility usable by, or serve the
needs of, its occupants or users. Essential features include but are not
limited to entrances, toilet rooms, and accessible routes. |
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Facility.
All or any portion of buildings, structures, site improvements, elements, and
pedestrian routes or vehicular ways located on a site. |
Facility. All or any portion of
buildings, structures, site improvements, complexes, equipment, roads, walks,
passageways, parking lots, or other real or personal property located on a
site. |
(ee) Facilities shall include, but is
not limited to, all or any portion of buildings, structures, site
improvements, complexes, equipment, roads, walks, walkways, passageways, sidewalks,
curbing, parking lots, parks, stadiums, coliseums, and any other man made or
developed area used by the public or other real or personal property located
on a site. |
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Gangway.
A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or land
with a floating structure. Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed
by this document. |
See
Appendix 3.5 |
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Golf Car Passage.
A continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can operate. |
See
Appendix 3.5 |
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(ff) Government Buildings means all
buildings, structures, streets, sidewalks, walkways, and access thereto,
which are used by the public or in which persons with disabilities or elderly
persons may be employed, that are constructed, leased, or renovated in whole
or in part by use of state, county, or municipal funds or the funds of any
political subdivisions of the state, and, to the extent not required
otherwise by federal law or regulations and not beyond the power of the state
to regulate, all buildings and structures used by the public which are
constructed or renovated in whole or in part by use of federal funds. |
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Ground Floor. Any occupiable floor less than
one story above or below grade with direct access to grade. A building or
facility always has at least one ground floor and may have more than one
ground floor as where a split level entrance has been provided or where a
building is built into a hillside. |
(gg) Ground Floor. Any occupiable
floor less than one story above or below grade with direct access to grade. A
building or facility always has at least one ground floor and may have more
than one ground floor as where a split level entrance has been provided or
where a building is built into a hillside. |
The
2010 Standards do not use this term. |
Ground Level Play Component.
A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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(hh) Infeasible means where
structural conditions in an existing building or facility make it virtually
impossible to meet the accessibility requirements for alterations, those
accessibly requirements will be deemed Òtechnically infeasible.Ó For example,
the removal or altering of a load-bearing member in order to provide
accessibility would be infeasible. |
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Key Station.
Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under
criteria established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and
49 CFR 37.51, respectively. |
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Mail Boxes.
Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages, or other deliverable
matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited to, post office boxes and
receptacles provided by commercial mail-receiving agencies, apartment
facilities, or schools. |
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Marked Crossing.
A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing
a vehicular way. |
Marked Crossing. A crosswalk or other identified
path intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular way. |
(jj) Marked Crossing. A crosswalk or
other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular
way. |
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Maximum Extent Feasible. (28 C.F.R. ¤ 36.402(c)). The phrase, "to the maximum
extent feasible," as used in this section, applies to the occasional
case where the nature of an existing facility makes it virtually impossible
to comply fully with applicable accessibility standards through a planned
alteration. In these
circumstances, the alteration shall provide the maximum physical
accessibility feasible. Any
altered features of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made
accessible. If providing
accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain
disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the
facility shall be made accessible to persons with other types of disabilities
(e.g., those who use crutches, those who have impaired vision or hearing, or
those who have other impairments). |
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Mezzanine.
An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story
with an aggregate floor area of not more than one-third of the area of the
room or space in which the level or levels are located. Mezzanines have
sufficient elevation that space for human occupancy can be provided on the
floor below. |
Mezzanine or Mezzanine Floor. That
portion of a story which is an intermediate floor level placed within the
story and having occupiable space above and below its floor. |
(ii) Mezzanine or Mezzanine Floor.
That portion of a story which is an intermediate floor level placed within
the story and having occupiable space above and below its floor. |
The 2010 Standards specify an elevation that can
provide space for human occupancy below; the 1994 Standards and Georgia
Accessibility Code further specify that space must be occupiable. |
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Multifamily Dwelling. Any
building containing more than two dwelling units. |
(kk) Multifamily Dwelling. Any
building containing more than two dwelling units. |
This term is defined but never used in the 1994
Standards. |
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Occupiable. A room or enclosed space
designed for human occupancy in which individuals congregate for amusement,
educational or similar purposes, or in which occupants are engaged at labor,
and which is equipped with means of egress, light, and ventilation. |
(ll) Occupiable. A room or enclosed
space designed for human occupancy in which individuals congregate for
amusement, educational or similar purposes, or in which occupants are engaged
at labor, and which is equipped with means of egress, light, and ventilation. |
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Occupant Load. The
number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a
building is designed. |
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Operable Part.
A component of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate,
deactivate, or adjust the element. |
Operable Part. A part of a piece of equipment
or appliance used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate,
or adjust the equipment or appliance (for example, coin slot, pushbutton,
handle). |
(mm) Operable Part. A part of a piece
of equipment or appliance used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate,
deactivate, or adjust the equipment or appliance (for example, coin slot,
push button, handle). |
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Path of Travel. (Reserved). |
(oo) Path of Travel. Is a continuous,
unobstructed route by which the primary function area can be approached,
entered, and exited, and which connects the area with the entrance to the facility
and other parts of the facility. |
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Pictogram.
A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facilities, or concepts. |
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Place
of Public Accommodation. (28
C.F.R. ¤ 36.104). Place of public
accommodation means a facility, operated by a private entity, whose
operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following
categories -- (1) An inn, hotel, motel, or other
place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a building that
contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually
occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the residence of the
proprietor; (2) A restaurant, bar, or other
establishment serving food or drink; (3) A motion picture house, theater,
concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment; (4) An auditorium, convention center,
lecture hall, or other place of public gathering; (5) A bakery, grocery store, clothing
store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental
establishment; (6) A laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank,
barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral
parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance
office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service
establishment; (7) A terminal, depot, or other
station used for specified public transportation; (8) A museum, library, gallery, or
other place of public display or collection; (9) A park, zoo, amusement park, or
other place of recreation; (10) A nursery, elementary, secondary,
undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education; (11) A day care center, senior citizen
center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service
center establishment; and (12) A gymnasium, health spa, bowling
alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation. |
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Play Area.
A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for
children. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Play Component.
An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play,
socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and
are stand-alone or part of a composite play structure. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Power-assisted Door. A
door used for human passage with a mechanism that helps to open the door, or
relieves the opening resistance of a door, upon the activation of a switch or
a continued force applied to the door itself. |
(pp) Power-assisted Door. A door used
for human passage with a mechanism that helps to open the door, or relieves
the opening resistance of a door, upon the activation of a switch or a
continued force applied to the door itself. |
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Primary Function.
(28 C.F.R. ¤ 36.403(b)). A
"primary function" is a major activity for which the facility is
intended. Areas that contain a
primary function include, but are not limited to, offices and other work
areas in which the activities of the public accommodation or other private
entity using the facility are carried out. Mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply
storage rooms, employee lounges or locker rooms, janitorial closets,
entrances, corridors, and restrooms are not areas containing a primary
function. |
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Private Building or Facility. A
place of public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to
title III of the ADA and 28 CFR part 36 or a transportation building or
facility subject to title III of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.45. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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The
2010 Standards provide this definition to clarify scoping requirements that
are different for Title II and Title III entities. |
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Professional Office of a Health Care
Provider. (28 C.F.R. ¤ 36.401(d)(i)). A location where a person or entity,
regulated by a State to provide professional services related to the physical
or mental health of an individual, makes such services available to the
public. The facility housing the
"professional office of a health care provider" only includes floor
levels housing at least one health care provider, or any floor level designed
or intended for use by at least one health care provider. |
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Public Building or Facility.
A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed,
constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity
subject to title II of the ADA and 28 CFR part 35 or to title II of the ADA
and 49 CFR 37.41 or 37.43. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
(qq) Public Buildings means all
buildings, structures, streets, sidewalks, walkways, and access thereto,
which are used by the public or in which persons with disabilities or elderly
persons may be employed, that are constructed or renovated by the use of
private funds, including rental apartment complexes of twenty or more units
or more and temporary lodging facilities of 20 units or more, but excluding
covered multifamily dwellings; provided, however, that this chapter shall
require fully accessible adaptable units in only 2 percent of the total
rental apartments, or a minimum of one, whichever is greater, and this
chapter shall apply to only 5 percent of the total temporary lodging units,
or a minimum of one, whichever is greater; provided, further that this
chapter shall not apply to a private single-family residence or to duplexes
or any complex containing less than 20 units, or residential condominiums.
Fifty percent of the fully accessible or adaptable rental apartment units
required by this paragraph shall be adaptable for a roll in shower stall. |
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Public Entrance.
An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance. |
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Public Use.
Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available to
the public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is
privately or publicly owned. |
Public Use. Describes interior or exterior
rooms or spaces that are made available to the general public. Public use may
be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly owned. |
(rr) Public Use. Describes interior
or exterior rooms or spaces that are made available to the general public.
Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is privately or
publicly owned. |
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Public Way.
Any street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to
a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently
appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and
height of not less than 10 feet (3050 mm). |
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Qualified Historic Building or
Facility. A building or facility that is
listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places, or designated as historic under an appropriate State or local law. |
4.1.7(1)(b)
Definition. A qualified historic building or facility is a building or
facility that is: (i) Listed in or eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic Places; or (ii) Designated as historic under an
appropriate State or local law. |
(b) A qualified historic building or
facility is a building or facility that is: (i) Listed in or eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic Places; or (ii) Designated as historic under an
appropriate State or local law. |
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Ramp. A
walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20. |
Ramp. A walking surface which has a
running slope greater than 1:20. |
(ss) Ramp. A walking surface which
has a running slope greater than 1:20. |
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(tt) Reasonable Number for all
government buildings, public buildings, and facilities receiving permits for
construction or renovation after July 1, 1995, as used in Code Section
30-3-4, shall meet the number as established by ADAAG. |
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(uu) Renovation means: (a) if any specific component of an
elevator is replaced or moved from its existing location to a different
location, then the specific component shall be required to meet the ANSI
A117.1 standard, as specified in this Code Section, as it applies to that
specific component, including an accessible route as defined in the ANSI
A117.1 Standard; (b) Any component of a building,
structure, or facility, which is replaced, except for the purpose of repair,
or moved, shall be required to meet the ANSI A117.1 Standard as specified in
this Code Section, including an accessible route as defined in the ANSI
A117.1 Standard; or (c) The resurfacing, rest ripping, or
repainting of any parking facility, whether or not such resurfacing, rest
ripping, repainting is required to have a permit from the appropriate
political subdivision. |
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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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Restricted Entrance.
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but
not public use and that is not a service entrance. |
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Running Slope.
The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope). |
Running Slope. The slope that is parallel to
the direction of travel (see cross slope). |
(vv) Running Slope. The slope that is
parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope). |
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Self-Service Storage.
Building or facility designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing
individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and
removing personal property on a self-service basis. |
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Service Entrance.
An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services. |
Service Entrance. An entrance intended primarily
for delivery of goods or services. |
(rr) Service Entrance. An entrance
intended primarily for delivery of goods or services. |
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Signage. Displayed verbal, symbolic, tactile,
and pictorial information. |
(ss) Signage. Displayed verbal,
symbolic, tactile, and pictorial information. |
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Site.
A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a
public right-of-way. |
Site. A parcel of land
bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way. |
(tt) Site. A parcel of land bounded
by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way. |
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Site Improvement. Landscaping, paving for
pedestrian and vehicular ways, outdoor lighting, recreational facilities, and
the like, added to a site. |
(uu) Site Improvement. Landscaping,
paving for pedestrian and vehicular ways, outdoor lighting, recreational
facilities, and the like, added to a site. |
The 1994 Standards use this term only in the
definition of ÒfacilityÓ, and not in the requirements themselves. |
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Sleeping Accommodations. Rooms
in which people sleep; for example, dormitory and hotel or motel guest rooms
or suites. |
(vv) Sleeping Accommodations. Rooms
in which people sleep; for example, dormitory and hotel or motel guest rooms
or suites. |
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Soft Contained Play Structure.
A play structure made up of one or more play components where the user enters
a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such as
plastic, netting, or fabric. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Space.
A definable area, such as a room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance,
storage room, alcove, courtyard, or lobby. |
Space. A definable area,
e.g., room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage room, alcove,
courtyard, or lobby. |
(ww) Space. A definable area, e.g.,
room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage room, alcove,
courtyard, or lobby. |
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Public Transportation. (28 C.F.R.
¤ 36.104). Transportation by bus,
rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) that provides the
general public with general or special service (including charter service) on
a regular and continuing basis. |
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Story.
That portion of a building or facility designed for human occupancy included
between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor or roof
next above. A story containing one or more mezzanines has more than one floor
level. |
Story. That portion of a
building included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of
the floor or roof next above. If such portion of a building does not include
occupiable space, it is not considered a story for purposes of these
guidelines. There may be more than one floor level within a story as in the
case of a mezzanine or mezzanines. |
(xx) Story. That portion of a
building included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of
the floor or roof next above. If such portion of a building does not include
occupiable space, it is not considered a story for purposes of these
regulations. There may be more than one floor level within a story as in the
case of a mezzanine or mezzanines. |
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Structural Frame.
The columns and the girders, beams, and trusses having direct connections to
the columns and all other members that are essential to the stability of the
building or facility as a whole. |
Structural Frame. The
structural frame shall be considered to be the columns and the girders,
beams, trusses and spandrels having direct connections to the columns and all
other members which are essential to the stability of the building as a
whole. |
(yy) Structural Frame. The structural
frame shall be considered to be the columns and the girders, beams, trusses
and spandrels having direct connections to the columns and all other members
which are essential to the stability of the building as a whole. |
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(zz) Structural impracticability
means only in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of
terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features. Changes having little likelihood of
being accomplished without removing or altering a load-bearing structural
member and/or incurring an increase cost of 50 percent or more of the value
of the element of the building or facility involved. |
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Tactile.
An object that can be perceived using the sense of touch. |
Tactile. Describes an object that can be
perceived using the sense of touch. |
(aaa)Tactile. Describes an object
that can be perceived using the sense of touch. |
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(bbb)Tactile Warning. A standardized
surface texture applied to or built into walking surfaces or other elements
to warn visually impaired people of hazards in the path of travel. |
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Technically Infeasible.
With respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, something that has
little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural
conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member that is an essential part of
the structural frame; or because other existing physical or site constraints
prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are
in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements. |
4.1.6(1)(j)
Technically Infeasible.
Means, with respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, that it has
little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural
conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member which is
an essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical
or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or
features which are in full and strict compliance with the minimum
requirements for new construction and which are necessary to provide
accessibility. See also Appendix 3.5 |
(ccc ) Technically Infeasible. Means,
with respect to an alteration of a building or facility, that it has little
likelihood of being accomplished because of existing structural conditions
would require removing or altering a load bearing member which is an
essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical or
site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or
features which are in full and strict compliance with the minimum
requirements for new construction and which are necessary to provide
accessibility. |
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Teeing Ground.
In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Transfer Device. Equipment
designed to facilitate the transfer of a person from a wheelchair or other
mobility aid to and from an amusement ride seat. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Transient Lodging.
A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that
provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature. Transient
lodging does not include residential dwelling units intended to be used as a
residence, inpatient medical care facilities, licensed long-term care
facilities, detention or correctional facilities, or private buildings or
facilities that contain not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that
are actually occupied by the proprietor as the residence of such proprietor. |
Transient Lodging. A building, facility, or
portion thereof, excluding inpatient medical care facilities, that contains
one or more dwelling units or sleeping accommodations. Transient lodging may
include, but is not limited to, resorts, group homes, hotels, motels, and
dormitories. 9.1.1 EXCEPTION: Sections
9.1 through 9.4 do not apply to an establishment located within a building
that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually
occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such
proprietor. |
(eee) Transient Lodging. A building,
facility, or portion thereof, excluding inpatient medical care facilities,
that contains one or more dwelling units or sleeping accommodations.
Transient lodging may include, but is not limited to, resorts, group homes,
hotels, motels, and dormitories. |
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Transition Plate.
A sloping pedestrian walking surface located at the end(s) of a gangway. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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TTY.
An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Machinery that employs interactive
text-based communication through the transmission of coded signals across the
telephone network. TTYs may include, for example, devices known as TDDs
(telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf persons)
or computers with special modems. TTYs are also called text telephones. |
Text Telephone.
Machinery or equipment that employs interactive graphic
(i.e., typed) communications through the transmission of coded signals across
the standard telephone network. Text telephones can include, for example,
devices known as TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication
devices for deaf persons) or computers. See also Appendix 3.5 |
(ddd) Text Telephone. Machinery or
equipment that employs interactive graphic (i.e., typed) communications
through the transmission of coded signals across the standard telephone
network. Text telephones can include, for example, devices known as TDD's
(telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf
persons) or computers. |
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Use Zone.
The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or
play equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 (incorporated by reference,
see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1) for unrestricted circulation
around the play equipment and where it is predicted that a user would land
when falling from or exiting the play equipment. |
See Appendix 3.5 |
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Vehicular Way.
A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or
parking facility. |
Vehicular Way. A route intended for vehicular
traffic, such as a street, driveway, or parking lot. |
(fff) Vehicular Way. A route intended
for vehicular traffic, such as a street, driveway, or parking lot. |
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Walk. An
exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such
as plazas and courts. |
Walk. An exterior pathway with a
prepared surface intended for pedestrian use, including general pedestrian
areas such as plazas and courts. |
(ggg) Walk. An exterior pathway with
a prepared surface intended for pedestrian use, including general pedestrian
areas such as plazas and courts. |
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Wheelchair Space.
Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant. |
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Work Area Equipment.
Any machine, instrument, engine, motor, pump, conveyor, or other apparatus
used to perform work. As used in this document, this term shall apply only to
equipment that is permanently installed or built-in in employee work areas.
Work area equipment does not include passenger elevators and other accessible
means of vertical transportation.[7]
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201 Application |
4. ACCESSIBLE
ELEMENTS AND SPACES: SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. |
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201.1 Scope.
All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities
and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities shall comply with
these requirements. |
4.1.1 Application. (1)
General. All areas of newly designed or newly constructed
buildings and facilities required to be accessible by 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 and
altered portions of existing buildings and facilities required to be
accessible by 4.1.6 shall comply with these guidelines, 4.1 through 4.35,
unless otherwise provided in this section or as modified in a special
application section. |
120-3-20-.03 APPLICATION. (1) General. All areas of newly
designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities required to be
accessible by Rules 120-3-20-.07 and 120-3-20-.08 and altered portions of
existing buildings and facilities required to be accessible by Rule
120-3-20-.11 shall comply with these Regulations, Rules 120-3-20-.03 through
120-3-20-.46, unless otherwise provided in this section or as modified in a
special application section. |
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201.2 Application Based on Building
or Facility Use. Where a site, building, facility,
room, or space contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the
applicable requirements for that use. |
4.1.1(2)
Application Based on Building Use. Special application sections 5 through 10
provide additional requirements for restaurants and cafeterias, medical care
facilities, business and mercantile, libraries, accessible transient lodging,
and transportation facilities. When a building or facility contains more than
one use covered by a special application section, each portion shall comply
with the requirements for that use. |
(2) Application Based on Building
Use. Special application rules 120-3-20-.47 thru 120-3-20-.53 provide
additional requirements for restaurants and cafeterias, medical care
facilities, business and mercantile, libraries, accessible transient lodging,
transportation facilities and designing for Children. When a building or
facility contains more than one use covered by a special application section,
each portion shall comply with the requirements for that use. |
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201.3 Temporary and Permanent
Structures. These requirements shall apply to
temporary and permanent buildings and facilities. |
4.1.1(4)
Temporary Structures. These guidelines cover temporary buildings or
facilities as well as permanent facilities. Temporary buildings and facilities
are not of permanent construction but are extensively used or are essential
for public use for a period of time. Examples of temporary buildings or
facilities covered by these guidelines include, but are not limited to:
reviewing stands, temporary classrooms, bleacher areas, exhibit areas,
temporary banking facilities, temporary health screening services, or
temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a construction site. Structures,
sites and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of
construction, such as scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, or
construction trailers are not included. |
(4) Temporary Structures. These
regulations cover temporary buildings or facilities as well as permanent
facilities. Temporary buildings and facilities are not of permanent
construction but are extensively used or are essential for public use for a
period of time. Examples of temporary buildings or facilities covered by
these regulations include, but are not limited to: reviewing stands, temporary
classrooms, bleacher areas, exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities,
temporary health screening services, or temporary safe pedestrian passageways
around a construction site. Structures, sites and equipment directly
associated with the actual processes of construction, such as scaffolding,
bridging, materials hoists, or construction trailers are not included. |
This section of the 1994 Standards includes
examples and explanatory material, as does much of that document. This type of information was not included
in the text of the 2010 Standards but can be found in Advisory 201.3 for
Temporary and Permanent Structures. |
202 Existing Buildings and
Facilities |
4.1.6 Accessible Buildings:
Alterations. |
120-3-20-.11 Accessible Buildings:
Alterations. (1) General. Alterations to existing
buildings and facilities shall comply with the following: |
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202.1 General.
Additions and alterations to existing buildings or facilities shall comply
with 202. |
4.1.6 (1)
General. Alterations to existing buildings and facilities shall comply with
the following: |
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202.2 Additions.
Each addition to an existing building or facility shall comply with the
requirements for new construction. Each addition that affects or could affect
the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall
comply with 202.4. |
4.1.5 Accessible Buildings: Additions.
Each addition to an existing building or facility shall be regarded as an
alteration. Each space or element added to the existing building or facility
shall comply with the applicable provisions of 4.1.1 to 4.1.3, Minimum
Requirements (for New Construction) and the applicable technical
specifications of section 4 and the special application sections. Each
addition that affects or could affect the usability of an area containing a
primary function shall comply with 4.1.6(2). |
120-3-20-.10 Accessible Buildings:
Additions. Each addition to an existing building
or facility shall be regarded as an alteration. Each space or element added to the
existing building or facility shall comply with the applicable provisions of
120-3-20-.07 to 120-3-20-.08, Minimum Requirements (for New Construction) and
the applicable technical specifications of 120-3-20-.13 through 120-3-20-.46
and 120-3-20-.47 through 120-3-20-.53. Each addition that affects or could
affect the usability of an area containing a primary function shall comply
with 120-3-20-.011. |
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202.3 Alterations.
Where existing elements or spaces are altered, each altered element or space
shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Unless required by 202.4, where
elements or spaces are altered and the circulation path to the altered
element or space is not altered, an accessible route shall not be required. 2. In alterations, where compliance
with applicable requirements is technically infeasible, the alteration shall
comply with the requirements to the maximum extent feasible. 3. Residential dwelling units not
required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant to
the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended, shall not be required to comply with 202.3. |
4.1.6(1)(b) If
existing elements, spaces, or common areas are altered, then each such
altered element, space, feature, or area shall comply with the applicable
provisions of 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 Minimum Requirements (for New Construction). If
the applicable provision for new construction requires that an element,
space, or common area be on an accessible route, the altered element, space, or
common area is not required to be on an accessible route except as provided
in 4.1.6(2) (Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function.) |
120-3-20-.11 (b) If existing
elements, spaces, or common areas are altered, then each such altered
element, space, feature, or area shall comply with the applicable provisions
of 120-3-20-.03 to 120-3-20-.08 Minimum Requirements (for New Construction).
If the applicable provision for new construction requires that an element,
space, or common area be on an accessible route, the altered element, space,
or common area is not required to be on an accessible route except as
provided in 120-3-20-.011 (2) (Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary
Function.) |
Note that the 2010 Standards incorporate the IBC
accessible means of egress requirements by reference. Those Chapter 10 requirements include
an exception for existing buildings and facilities (as replicated in 2006 IBC
3409.6, exception 2). |
4.1.6(1)(j) EXCEPTION:
In alteration work, if compliance with 4.1.6 is technically infeasible, the
alteration shall provide accessibility to the maximum extent feasible. Any
elements or features of the building or facility that are being altered and
can be made accessible shall be made accessible within the scope of the
alteration. |
(j) EXCEPTION: In alteration work, if
compliance with 120-3-20-.11 is technically infeasible, the alteration shall
provide accessibility to the maximum extent feasible. Any elements or
features of the building or facility that are being altered and can be made
accessible shall be made accessible within the scope of the alteration. |
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4.1.6(1)(c)
If alterations of single elements, when considered together, amount to an
alteration of a room or space in a building or facility, the entire space
shall be made accessible. |
120-3-20-.11 (c)If alterations of
single elements, when considered together, amount to an alteration of a room
or space in a building or facility, the entire space shall be made
accessible. |
The 1994 Standard provision was not included in the
2010 Standards. |
202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in
Access. An alteration that decreases or has the effect of
decreasing the accessibility of a building or facility below the requirements
for new construction at the time of the alteration is prohibited. |
4.1.6(1)(a) No
alteration shall be undertaken which decreases or has the effect of
decreasing accessibility or usability of a building or facility below the
requirements for new construction at the time of alteration. |
120-3-20-.11 (a) No alteration shall
be undertaken which decreases or has the effect of decreasing accessibility
or usability of a building or facility below the requirements for new
construction at the time of alteration. |
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202.3.2 Extent of Application.
An alteration of an existing element, space, or area of a building or
facility shall not impose a requirement for accessibility greater than
required for new construction. |
4.1.6(1)(d) No
alteration of an existing element, space, or area of a building or facility
shall impose a requirement for greater accessibility than that which would be
required for new construction. For example, if the elevators and stairs in a
building are being altered and the elevators are, in turn, being made
accessible, then no accessibility modifications are required to the stairs
connecting levels connected by the elevator. If stair modifications to
correct unsafe conditions are required by other codes, the modifications
shall be done in compliance with these guidelines unless technically
infeasible. |
120-3-20-.11 (d)No alteration of an
existing element, space, or area of a building or facility shall impose a
requirement for greater accessibility than that which would be required for
new construction. For example, if the elevators and stairs in a building are
being altered and the elevators are, in turn, being made accessible, then no
accessibility modifications are required to the stairs connecting levels
connected by the elevator. If stair modifications to correct unsafe
conditions are required by other codes, the modifications shall be done in
compliance with these regulations unless technically infeasible. |
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202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary
Function Areas. In addition to the requirements of
202.3, an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access
to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that,
to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area,
including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the
altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall
alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria
established by the Attorney General. In existing transportation facilities,
an area of primary function shall be as defined under regulations published
by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation or the Attorney General. EXCEPTION:
Residential dwelling units shall not be required to comply with 202.4. |
4.1.6(2) Alterations
to an Area Containing a Primary Function: In addition to the requirements of
4.1.6(1), an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or
access to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to ensure
that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area
and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered
area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,
unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in
terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the
Attorney General). |
120-3-20-.11 (2) Alterations to an
Area Containing a Primary Function: In addition to the requirements of
120-3-20-.11(1), an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of
or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to
ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the
altered area and the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving
the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall
alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established
by the U.S. Attorney General). |
The Attorney General (Department of Justice)
specifies that Ò. . . alterations made to provide an accessible path of
travel to the altered area will be deemed disproportionate to the overall
alterations when the cost exceeds 20% of the cost of the alteration to the
primary function area.Ó [28 CFR Part 35, ¤35.151(b)(4)(iii) for Title II
entities and 28 CFR Part 36, ¤36.403(f) for Title III entities] |
4.1.6(1)(i)
If the alteration work is limited solely to the electrical, mechanical, or
plumbing system, or to hazardous material abatement, or automatic sprinkler
retrofitting, and does not involve the alteration of any elements or spaces
required to be accessible under these guidelines, then 4.1.6(2) does not apply.
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120-3-20-.11 (i) If the alteration
work is limited solely to the electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system, or
to hazardous material abatement, or automatic sprinkler retro-fitting, and
does not involve the alteration of any elements or spaces required to be
accessible under these regulations, then 120-3-20-.11(2) does not apply. |
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4.1.6(1)(e)
At least one interior public text telephone complying with 4.31.9 shall be
provided if: (i) alterations to existing buildings
or facilities with less than four exterior or interior public pay telephones
would increase the total number to four or more telephones with at least one
in an interior location; or (ii) alterations to one or more
exterior or interior public pay telephones occur in an existing building or
facility with four or more public telephones with at least one in an interior
location. |
120-3-20-.11 (e)At least one interior
public text telephone complying with 120-3-20-.42 shall be provided if: (i) alterations to existing buildings
or facilities with less than four exterior or interior public pay telephones
would increase the total number to four or more telephones with at least one
in an interior location; or (ii) Alterations to one or more
exterior or interior public pay telephones occur in an existing building or
facility with four or more public telephones with at least one in an interior
location. |
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4.1.6 (3) Special Technical
Provisions for Alterations to Existing Buildings and Facilities: (a) Ramps: Curb ramps and interior or
exterior ramps to be constructed on sites or in existing buildings or
facilities where space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less
may have slopes and rises as follows: (i) A slope between 1:10
and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches. (ii) A slope between 1:8
and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches. A slope steeper than 1:8 is not
allowed. |
120-3-20-.11 (3) Special Technical
Provisions for Alterations to Existing Buildings and Facilities: (a) Ramps: Curb ramps and interior or
exterior ramps to be constructed on sites or in existing buildings or
facilities where space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less
may have slopes and rises as follows: (i) A slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is
allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches. (ii)A slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is
allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches. A slope steeper than 1:8 is not
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4.1.6 (3) (b) Stairs: Full extension of handrails at
stairs shall not be required in alterations where such extensions would be
hazardous or impossible due to plan configuration. |
120-3-20-.11 (b) Stairs: Full
extension of handrails at stairs shall not be required in alterations where
such extensions would be hazardous or impossible due to plan configuration. |
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4.1.6 (3) (c) Elevators: (i) If safety door edges are provided
in existing automatic elevators, automatic door reopening devices may be
omitted (see 4.10.6). (ii) Where existing shaft
configuration or technical infeasibility prohibits strict compliance with
4.10.9, the minimum car plan dimensions may be reduced by the minimum amount
necessary, but in no case shall the inside car area be smaller than 48 in by
48 in. (iii) Equivalent facilitation may be
provided with an elevator car of different dimensions when usability can be
demonstrated and when all other elements required to be accessible comply
with the applicable provisions of 4.10.
For example, an elevator of 47 in by 69 in (1195 mm by 1755 mm) with a
door opening on the narrow dimension, could accommodate the standard
wheelchair clearances shown in Figure 4. |
120-3-20-.11 (c) Elevators: (i) If safety door edges are provided
in existing automatic elevators, automatic door reopening devices may be
omitted (see 120-3-20-.21). (ii) Where existing shaft configuration
or technical in feasibility prohibits strict compliance with 120-3-20-.21(9),
the minimum car plan dimensions may be reduced by the minimum amount
necessary, but in no case shall the inside car area be smaller than 48 inches
by 48 inches. (iii) Equivalent facilitation may be
provided with an elevator car of different dimensions when usability can be
demonstrated and when all other elements required to be accessible comply
with the applicable provisions of 120-3-20-.21. For example, an elevator of
47 inches by 69 inches (1195 mm by 1755 mm) with a door opening on the narrow
dimension, could accommodate the standard wheelchair clearances shown in
Figure 4. |
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4.1.6 (3) (d) Doors: (i) Where it is technically infeasible
to comply with clear opening width requirements of 4.13.5, a projection of
5/8 in maximum will be permitted for the latch side stop. (ii) If existing thresholds are 3/4 in
high or less, and have (or are modified to have) a beveled edge on each side,
they may remain. |
120-3-20-.11 (d) Doors: (i) Where it is technically
infeasible to comply with clear opening width requirements of
120-3-20-.24(5), a projection of 5/8 inch maximum will be permitted for the
latch side stop. (ii) If existing thresholds are 3/4
inch high or less, and have (or are modified to have) a beveled edge on each
side, they may remain. |
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4.1.6 (3) (f) Assembly Areas: (i) Where it is technically infeasible
to disperse accessible seating throughout an altered assembly area,
accessible seating areas may be clustered. Each accessible seating area shall
have provisions for companion seating and shall be located on an accessible
route that also serves as a means of emergency egress. |
120-3-20-.11 (f) Assembly Areas: (i) Where it is technically
infeasible to disperse accessible seating throughout an altered assembly
area, accessible seating areas may be clustered. Each accessible seating area
shall have provisions for companion seating and shall be located on an
accessible route that also serves as a means of emergency egress. |
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202.5 Alterations to Qualified
Historic Buildings and Facilities. Alterations to a
qualified historic building or facility shall comply with 202.3 and 202.4. EXCEPTION:
Where the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation determines that compliance with the requirements for accessible
routes, entrances, or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the
historic significance of the building or facility, the exceptions for
alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities for that element
shall be permitted to apply. |
4.1.7 Accessible Buildings: Historic
Preservation. (1)
Applicability: (a)
General Rule. Alterations to a qualified historic
building or facility shall comply with 4.1.6 (Accessible Buildings: Alterations),
the applicable technical specifications of section 4 and the applicable
special application sections unless it is determined in accordance with the
procedures in 4.1.7(2) that compliance with the requirements for accessible
routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten
or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility in which
case the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used for the
feature. EXCEPTION:
(Reserved). |
120-3-20-.12 Accessible Buildings:
Historic Preservation. (1) Applicability: (a) General Rule. Alterations to a
qualified historic building or facility shall comply with 120-3-20-.11
Accessible Buildings: Alterations, the applicable technical specifications of
120-3-20-.13 through 120-3-20-.46 and the applicable special application
Rules 120-3-20-.47 through 120-3-20-.52 unless it is determined in accordance
with the procedures in 120-3-20-.12(2) that compliance with the requirements
for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or
facility in which case the alternative requirements in 120-3-20-.12(3) may be
used for the feature. EXCEPTION: (Reserved). |
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4.1.7(2)
Procedures: (a) Alterations to Qualified Historic
Buildings and Facilities Subject to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act: (i) Section 106 Process. Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 f) requires that a
Federal agency with jurisdiction over a Federal, federally assisted, or
federally licensed undertaking consider the effects of the agency's
undertaking on buildings and facilities listed in or eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic Places and give the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on the undertaking
prior to approval of the undertaking. (ii) ADA Application. Where
alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic building or facility that
is subject to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the
Federal agency with jurisdiction over the undertaking shall follow the
section 106 process. If the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation agrees that compliance with the requirements
for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or
facility, the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used for the
feature. (b) Alterations to Qualified Historic
Buildings and Facilities Not Subject to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act. Where alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic
building or facility that is not subject to section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, if the entity undertaking the alterations believes
that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and
interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the
historic significance of the building or facility and that the alternative
requirements in 4.1.7(3) should be used for the feature, the entity should
consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer. If the State Historic
Preservation Officer agrees that compliance with the accessibility
requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances
or toilets would threaten or destroy the historical significance of the
building or facility, the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used. (c) Consultation With Interested
Persons. Interested persons should be invited to participate in the
consultation process, including State or local accessibility officials,
individuals with disabilities, and organizations representing individuals
with disabilities. (d) Certified Local Government
Historic Preservation Programs. Where the State Historic Preservation Officer
has delegated the consultation responsibility for purposes of this section to
a local government historic preservation program that has been certified in accordance
with section 101(c) of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16
U.S.C. 470a (c)) and implementing regulations (36 C.F.R. 61.5), the
responsibility may be carried out by the appropriate local government body or
official. |
120-3-20-.12 (2) Procedures: (a) Alterations to Qualified Historic
Buildings and Facilities Subject to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act: (i) Section 106 Process. Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 f) requires that a Federal
agency with jurisdiction over a Federal, federally assisted, or federally
licensed undertaking consider the effects of the agency's undertaking on
buildings and facilities listed in or eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places and give the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on the undertaking prior to
approval of the undertaking. (ii) ADA Application. Where
alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic building or facility that is
subject to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Federal
agency with jurisdiction over the undertaking shall follow the section 106
process. If the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation agrees that compliance with the requirements for
accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would
threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility,
the alternative requirements in 120-3-20-.12(3) may be used for the feature. (b) Alterations to Qualified Historic
Buildings and Facilities Not Subject to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act. Where alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic
building or facility that is not subject to section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, if the entity undertaking the alterations believes
that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and
interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic
significance of the building or facility and that the alternative
requirements in 120-3-20-.12(3) should be used for the feature, the entity
should consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer. If the State
Historic Preservation Officer agrees that compliance with the accessibility
requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances
or toilets would threaten or destroy the historical significance of the
building or facility, the alternative requirements in 120-3-20-.12(3) may be
used. (c) Consultation With Interested
Persons. Interested persons should be invited to participate in the
consultation process, including State or local accessibility officials,
individuals with disabilities, and organizations representing individuals
with disabilities. (d) Certified Local Government
Historic Preservation Programs. Where the State Historic Preservation Officer
has delegated the consultation responsibility for purposes of this section to
a local government historic preservation program that has been certified in
accordance with section 101(c) of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966 (16 U.S.C. 470a (c)) and implementing regulations (36 CFR 61.5), the
responsibility may be carried out by the appropriate local government body or
official. |
The procedural requirements in the 1994 Standards
were deemed inappropriate for a building code and thus were not included in the
2010 Standards. Similar regulations may be adopted by a State Historic
Preservation Office or similar local entity. |
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4.1.7(3) Historic Preservation:
Minimum Requirements |
120-3-20-.12 (3) Historic Preservation: Minimum Requirements: |
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4.1.7(3)(a)
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 from a site access point to
an accessible entrance shall be provided. EXCEPTION:
A ramp with a slope no greater than 1:6 for a run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm)
may be used as part of an accessible route to an entrance. |
(a) At least one accessible route
complying with 4.3 from a site access point to an accessible entrance shall
be provided. EXCEPTION: A ramp with a slope no
greater than 1:6 for a run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm) may be used as part of
an accessible route to an entrance. |
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4.1.7(3)(e)
Displays and written information, documents, etc., should be located where
they can be seen by a seated person. Exhibits and signage displayed
horizontally (e.g., open books), should be no higher than 44 in (1120 mm)
above the floor surface. |
(e) Displays and written information,
documents, etc., should be located where they can be seen by a seated person.
Exhibits and signage displayed horizontally (e.g., open books), should be no
higher than 44 inches (1120 mm) above the floor surface. |
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203 General Exceptions |
4.1.1(5)
General Exceptions. |
120-3-20-.03 (5) General Exceptions. |
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4.1.1(5)(a)
In new construction, a person or entity is not required to meet fully the
requirements of these guidelines where that person or entity can demonstrate
that it is structurally impracticable to do so. Full compliance will be
considered structurally impracticable only in those rare circumstances when
the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of
accessibility features. If full compliance with the requirements of these
guidelines is structurally impracticable, a person or entity shall comply
with the requirements to the extent it is not structurally impracticable. Any
portion of the building or facility which can be made accessible shall comply
to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. |
(a) In new construction, a person or
entity is not required to meet fully the requirements of these regulations
where that person or entity can demonstrate that it is structurally
impracticable to do so. Full compliance will be considered structurally
impracticable only in those rare circumstances when the unique
characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility
features. If full compliance with the requirements of these regulations is
structurally impracticable, a person or entity shall comply with the requirements
to the extent it is not structurally impracticable. Any portion of the
building or facility which can be made accessible shall comply to the extent
that it is not structurally impracticable. |
It
was determined that nothing is structurally impracticable in new
construction, so the 2010 Standards do not include this provision from the 1994
Standards. |
203.1 General. Sites,
buildings, facilities, and elements are exempt from these requirements to the
extent specified by 203. |
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203.2 Construction Sites.
Structures and sites directly
associated with the actual processes of construction, including but not
limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage, and
construction trailers shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an accessible route. Portable toilet units provided for use
exclusively by construction personnel on a construction site shall not be
required to comply with 213 or to be on an accessible route. |
4.1.1(4) Temporary
Structures. . . . . Structures,
sites and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of
construction, such as scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, or
construction trailers are not included. |
120-3-20-.03 (4) Temporary
Structures. . . . . Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with
the actual processes of construction, such as scaffolding, bridging,
materials hoists, or construction trailers are not included. |
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203.3 Raised Areas.
Areas raised primarily for purposes of security, life safety, or fire safety,
including but not limited to, observation or lookout galleries, prison guard
towers, fire towers, or life guard stands shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
4.1.1(5)(b)
Accessibility is not required to (i) observation galleries used primarily for
security purposes; or (ii) in non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders,
catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger)
elevators, and frequented only by service personnel for repair purposes; such
spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses,
piping or equipment catwalks. See also Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(I) |
120-3-20-.03 (b) Accessibility is not
required to: (i) observation galleries used primarily
for security purposes; or |
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203.4 Limited Access Spaces.
Spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, or very narrow
passageways shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route. |
4.1.1(5)(b) in non-occupiable
spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow
passageways, or freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented only by
service personnel for repair purposes; such spaces include, but are not
limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment catwalks. |
(ii) in non-occupiable spaces
accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways, or
freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented only by service personnel
for repair purposes; such spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator
pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment catwalks. |
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203.5 Machinery Spaces.
Spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair, or
occasional monitoring of equipment shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. Machinery spaces include, but
are not limited to, elevator pits or elevator penthouses; mechanical,
electrical or communications equipment rooms; piping or equipment catwalks; water or sewage treatment
pump rooms and stations; electric substations and transformer vaults; and
highway and tunnel utility facilities. |
4.1.1(5)(b) in
non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very
narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented only
by service personnel for repair purposes; such spaces include, but are not
limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment catwalks. 4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 2:
Elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical rooms, piping or equipment
catwalks are exempted from this requirement. See also Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(ii) |
(ii) in non-occupiable spaces
accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways, or
freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented only by service personnel
for repair purposes; such spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator
pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment catwalks. |
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203.6 Single Occupant Structures.
Single occupant structures accessed only by passageways below grade or
elevated above standard curb height, including but not limited to, toll
booths that are accessed only by underground tunnels, shall not be required
to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(iii) |
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203.7 Detention and Correctional
Facilities. In detention and correctional
facilities, common use areas that are used only by inmates or detainees and
security personnel and that do not serve holding cells or housing cells
required to comply with 232, shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
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203.8 Residential Facilities.
In residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential
dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4 shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to
be on an accessible route. |
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203.9 Employee Work Areas.
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply
with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that
individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the employee work
area. Employee work areas, or portions of employee work areas, other than
raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square feet (28 m2)
and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish floor or ground where
the elevation is essential to the function of the space shall not be required
to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
4.1.1(3)
Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas. Areas that are used only as work
areas shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities
can approach, enter, and exit the areas. These guidelines do not require that
any areas used only as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within
the work area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to
be accessible. |
120-3-20-.03 (3) Areas Used Only by
Employees as Work Areas. Areas that are used only as work areas shall be
designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach,
enter, and exit the areas. These regulations do not require that all areas
used only as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within the work
area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be
accessible. Note: Areas Used Only by Employees as
Work Areas. Where there are a series of individual work stations of the same
type (e.g., laboratories, service counters, ticket booths),5%, but not less
than one, of each type of work station should be constructed so that an
individual with disabilities can maneuver within the work stations. Rooms
housing individual offices in a typical office building must meet the
requirements of the regulations concerning doors, accessible routes, etc. but
do not need to allow for maneuvering space around all individual desks.
Modifications required to permit maneuvering within the work area may be
accomplished as a reasonable accommodation to individual employees with
disabilities under Title I of the ADA. Consideration should also be given to
placing shelves in employee work areas at a convenient height for
accessibility or installing commercially available shelving that is
adjustable so that reasonable accommodations can be made in the future. If
work stations are made accessible they should comply with the applicable
provisions of Rules 120-3-20-.03 through 120-3-20-.46. |
The 2010 Standards include requirements for alarm
systems that can be modified to include visible notification appliances at a
later date; accessible means of egress; and accessible common circulation
paths. They also provide an
exception for levels that are 7 or more inches above the floor where the
elevation is essential to the function of the space and the space is less
than 300 square feet in size. |
203.10 Raised Refereeing, Judging,
and Scoring Areas. Raised structures used solely for
refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport shall not be required to comply with
these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.11 Water Slides.
Water slides shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be
on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.12 Animal Containment Areas.
Animal containment areas that are not for public use shall not be required to
comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.13 Raised Boxing or Wrestling
Rings. Raised boxing or wrestling rings shall not be required to
comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.14 Raised Diving Boards and
Diving Platforms. Raised diving boards and diving
platforms shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on
an accessible route. |
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204.1 General.
Protruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with 307. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Within areas of sport activity,
protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with
307. 2. Within play areas, protruding
objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with 307
provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in
compliance with 1008.2. |
4.1.2(3) All
objects that protrude from surfaces or posts into circulation paths shall
comply with 4.4. See also Appendix 4.1.2(2) |
120-3-20-.07 (c) All objects that
protrude from surfaces or posts into circulation paths shall comply with rule
120-3-20-.15 |
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4.1.3(2)
All objects that overhang or protrude into circulation paths shall comply
with 4.4. |
120-3-20-.08 (2) All objects that
overhang or protrude into circulation paths shall comply with rule
120-3-20-.15. |
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205.1 General.
Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible
rooms and spaces shall comply with 309. |
4.1.3(13) Controls
and operating mechanisms in accessible spaces, along accessible routes, or as
parts of accessible elements (for example, light switches and dispenser controls)
shall comply with 4.27. |
120-3-20-.08 (13) Controls and
operating mechanisms in accessible spaces, along accessible routes, or as
parts of accessible elements (for example, light switches and dispenser
controls) shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.38. |
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. Operable parts that are intended
for use only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to
comply with 309. |
4.27.3
Exception: These requirements do not apply where the use of special equipment
dictates otherwise or where electrical and communications systems receptacles
are not normally intended for use by building occupants. |
See 120-3-20-.38 (3) Exception These requirements do not apply
where the use of special equipment dictates otherwise or where electrical and
communications systems receptacles are not normally intended for use by
building occupants. Note: Fig. A8 further illustrates mandatory
and advisory control mounting height provisions for typical equipment. 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
ranges. Examples would be
receptacles installed specifically for wall-mounted clocks, refrigerators,
and microwave ovens. |
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2. Electrical or communication
receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with 309. |
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3. Where two or more outlets are
provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by
a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to comply with 309. |
The
2010 Standards include this exception to insure compliance with the NFPA 70
National Electrical Code. |
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4. Floor electrical receptacles shall
not be required to comply with 309. |
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5. HVAC diffusers shall not be
required to comply with 309. |
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6. Except for light switches, where
redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in each
space shall not be required to comply with 309. |
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7. Cleats and other boat securement
devices shall not be required to comply with 309.3. |
See Appendix 15.2.5.2 |
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8. Exercise machines and exercise
equipment shall not be required to comply with 309. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(13) Exception |
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206 Accessible Routes |
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206.1 General.
Accessible routes shall be provided in accordance with 206 and shall comply
with Chapter 4. |
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206.2 Where Required.
Accessible routes shall be provided where required by 206.2. |
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4.1.2 Accessible
Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction. An accessible site shall meet the
following minimum requirements: |
120-3-20-.07 Accessible Sites and
Exterior Facilities: New Construction. An accessible site shall meet the
following minimum requirements: |
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206.2.1 Site Arrival Points.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from
accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public
streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible
building or facility entrance they serve. |
4.1.2(1)
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall be provided within the
boundary of the site from public transportation stops, accessible parking
spaces, passenger loading zones if provided, and public streets or sidewalks,
to an accessible building entrance. |
120-3-20-.07 (a) At least one
accessible route complying with Rule 120-3-20-.14 shall be provided within
the boundary of the site from public transportation stops, accessible parking
spaces, passenger loading zones if provided, and public streets or sidewalks,
to an accessible building entrance. |
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4.3.2
Location. (1)
At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be
provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, and accessible
passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible
building entrance they serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum
extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public. (2)
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, facilities,
elements, and spaces that are on the same site. See also Appendix 4.1.6(1)(k) |
120-3-20-.07 (2) Location. (a) At least one accessible route
within the boundary of the site shall be provided from public transportation
stops, accessible parking, and accessible passenger loading zones, and public
streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance they serve. The
accessible route shall, to maximum extent feasible coincide with the route
for the general public. (b) At least one accessible route
shall connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are
on the same site. (c) At least one accessible route
shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible
spaces and elements and with all accessible dwelling units within the building
or facility. (d) An accessible route shall connect
at least one accessible entrance of each accessible dwelling unit with those
exterior and interior spaces and facilities that serve the accessible
dwelling unit. Note: (1) Travel Distances. Many people with
mobility impairments can move at only very slow speeds; for many, traveling
200 feet (61 m) could take about 2 minutes. This assumes a rate of about 1.5
ft/s (455 mm/s) on level ground. It also assumes that the traveler would move
continuously. However, on trips
over 100 ft (30 m), disabled people are apt to rest frequently, which
substantially increases their trip times. Resting periods of 2 minutes for
every 100 ft (30 m) can be used to estimate travel times for people with
severely limited stamina. In inclement weather, slow progress and resting can
greatly increase a disabled person's exposure to the elements. |
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(2) Sites. Level, indirect routes or
those with running slopes lower than 1:20 can sometimes provide more
convenience than direct routes with maximum allowable slopes or with ramps. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where exceptions for alterations
to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more
than one accessible route from a site arrival point to an accessible entrance
shall be required. |
4.1.7(3)
Historic Preservation: Minimum Requirements: (a) At least one accessible route
complying with 4.3 from a site access point to an accessible entrance shall
be provided. EXCEPTION: A ramp with a slope no
greater than 1:6 for a run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm) may be used as part of
an accessible route to an entrance. |
120-3-20-.12 (3) Historic Preservation: Minimum Requirements: (a) At least one accessible route
complying with 4.3 from a site access point to an accessible entrance shall
be provided. EXCEPTION: A ramp with a slope no
greater than 1:6 for a run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm) may be used as part of
an accessible route to an entrance. |
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2. An accessible route shall not be
required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if
the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing
pedestrian access. |
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The 2010 StandardsÕ exception specifies that
accessible routes are not required where the facility design does not provide
for pedestrians walking from site arrival points to building entrances. |
206.2.2 Within a Site.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible
facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same
site. |
4.1.2(2) At
least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect accessible
buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces
that are on the same site. |
120-3-20-.07 (b) At least one
accessible route complying with rule 120-3-20-.14 shall connect accessible
buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces
that are on the same site. |
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EXCEPTION:
An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings,
accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces if the only
means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian
access. |
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The 2010 Standards specify that accessible routes
are not required where the facility design does not provide for pedestrians walking
between two accessible buildings, facilities, spaces or elements. |
206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and
Facilities. At least one accessible route shall
connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story buildings and facilities. |
4.1.3(5)
One passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each passenger elevator shall
comply with 4.10. |
120-3-20-.08 (5) One passenger
elevator complying with rule 120-3-20-.21 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each full passenger elevator
shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.21. |
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. In private buildings or facilities
that are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet (279
m2) per story, an accessible route shall not be required to
connect stories provided that the building or facility is not a shopping
center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, a
terminal, depot or other station used for specified public transportation, an
airport passenger terminal, or another type of facility as determined by the
Attorney General. |
EXCEPTION 1:
Elevators are not required in facilities that are less than three stories or
that have less than 3000 square feet per story unless the building is a
shopping center, a shopping mall, or the professional office of a health care
provider, or another type of facility as determined by the Attorney General. See 10.1 See also Appendix 4.1.3(5)
Exception (1) |
EXCEPTION 1: Elevators are not
required in facilities that are less than three stories or that have less
than 3000 square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center, a
shopping mall, or the professional office of a health care provider, or
another type of facility as determined by the U.S. Attorney General. |
The 2010 Standards and the Georgia Accessibility Code
provide exceptions for accessible routes, while the 1994 Standards provide an
exception for an elevator. All three do not allow their exemptions to be
applied to levels containing offices of health care providers, shopping
malls, or passenger transportation facilities. |
2. Where a two story public building
or facility has one story with an occupant load of five or fewer persons that
does not contain public use space, that story shall not be required to be
connected to the story above or below. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5) Exception
(1) |
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The
2010 Standards exempt two story buildings where one story has an occupant
load of 5 or less and does not contain public use space. The document does not establish
occupant loads. |
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The elevator exemption set forth in
this paragraph does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation to comply
with the other accessibility requirements established in section 4.1.3. For
example, floors above or below the accessible ground floor must meet the
requirements of this section except for elevator service. If toilet or
bathing facilities are provided on a level not served by an elevator, then
toilet or bathing facilities must be provided on the accessible ground floor.
In new construction, if a building or facility is eligible for exemption but
a passenger elevator is nonetheless planned, that elevator shall meet the
requirements of 4.10 and shall serve each level in the building. A passenger
elevator that provides service from a garage to only one level of a building
or facility is not required to serve other levels. |
The elevator exemption set forth in
this paragraph does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation to comply
with the other accessibility requirements established in rule 120-3-20-.08.
For example, floors above or below the accessible ground floor must meet the
requirements of this section except for elevator service. If toilet or
bathing facilities are provided on a level not served by an elevator, then
toilet or bathing facilities must be provided on the accessible ground floor.
In new construction if a building or facility is eligible for this exemption
but a full passenger elevator is nonetheless planned, that elevator shall
meet the requirements of rule 120-3-20-.21 and shall serve each level in the
building. A full passenger elevator that provides service from a garage to
only one level of a building or facility is not required to serve other
levels. |
The
1994 Standards requirement is covered by the 2010 StandardsÕ requirements
that all spaces have to be accessible unless specifically exempted, and
further clarified by the fact that the exemptions above apply only to
vertical accessible routes, and not the levels or stories. |
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4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 3:
Accessible ramps complying with 4.8 may be used in lieu of an elevator. |
EXCEPTION 3: Accessible ramps complying with rule
120-3-20-.19 may be used in lieu of an elevator. |
This exception is unnecessary in the 2010 Standards
because the base requirement is for accessible routes, not elevators. |
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4.1.6(1)(k) EXCEPTION: (i) These guidelines do not require
the installation of an elevator in an altered facility that is less than
three stories or has less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the
building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a
health care provider, or another type of facility as determined by the
Attorney General. (ii) The exemption provided in
paragraph (i) does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation to comply
with the other accessibility requirements established in these guidelines.
For example, alterations to floors above or below the ground floor must be
accessible regardless of whether the altered facility has an elevator. If a
facility subject to the elevator exemption set forth in paragraph (i)
nonetheless has a passenger elevator, that elevator shall meet, to the
maximum extent feasible, the accessibility requirements of these guidelines. |
120-3-20-.11 (k) EXCEPTION: (i) These Regulations do not require
the installation of an elevator in an altered facility that is less than
three stories or has less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the
building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a
health care provider, or another type of facility as determined by the U.S.
Attorney General. (ii)This exemption does not obviate
or limit in any way the obligation to comply with the other accessibility
requirements established in these regulations. For example, alterations to
floors above or below the ground floor must be accessible regardless of
whether the altered facility has an elevator. If a facility subject to the
elevator exemption set forth in paragraph (1) nonetheless has a full
passenger elevator, that elevator shall meet, to the maximum extent feasible,
the accessibility requirements of these rules. |
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3. In detention and correctional
facilities, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories
where cells with mobility features required to comply with 807.2, all common
use areas serving cells with mobility features required to comply with 807.2,
and all public use areas are on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 12.1 EXCEPTION |
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4. In residential facilities, an
accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where residential
dwelling units with mobility features required to comply with 809.2 through
809.4, all common use areas serving residential dwelling units with mobility features
required to comply with 809.2 through 809.4, and public use areas serving
residential dwelling units are on an accessible route. |
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5. Within multi-story transient
lodging guest rooms with mobility features required to comply with 806.2, an
accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that
spaces complying with 806.2 are on an accessible route and sleeping
accommodations for two persons minimum are provided on a story served by an
accessible route. |
9.2.2
Minimum Requirements. An accessible unit, sleeping room or suite shall
be on an accessible route complying with 4.3 and have the following
accessible elements and spaces. (2)
An accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect all accessible spaces
and elements, including telephones, within the unit, sleeping room, or suite.
This is not intended to require an elevator in multi-story units as long as
the spaces identified in 9.2.2(6) and (7) are on accessible levels and the
accessible sleeping area is suitable for dual occupancy. |
120-3-20-.51 (b) Minimum
Requirements. An accessible unit,
sleeping room or suite shall be on an accessible route complying with rule
120-3-20-.14 and have the following accessible elements and spaces. 2. An accessible route complying with
rule 120-3-20-.14 shall connect all accessible spaces and elements, including
telephones, within the unit, sleeping room, or suite. This is not intended to require an
elevator in multistory units as long as the spaces identified in rule
120-3-20-.51(2)(b)(6) and rule 120-3-20-.51(2)(b)(7) are on accessible levels
and the accessible sleeping area is suitable for dual occupancy. |
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6. In air traffic control towers, an
accessible route shall not be required to serve the cab and the floor
immediately below the cab. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5) Exception 5 |
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The
2010 Standards exempt these levels because the enclosed elevator hoistway (to
provide access into the cab) or elevator penthouse necessary to provide
overhead car clearance (to provide elevator access to the floor immediately
below the cab) would obstruct the 360 degree sightlines necessary in an air
traffic control tower cab. (The ÒcabÓ is the top, window-enclosed level of a
tower.) Theoretically, the 1994 Standards require an elevator to
serve all levels of an air traffic control tower, though most are built by
the federal government and not subject to the ADA. |
7. Where exceptions for alterations
to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, an
accessible route shall not be required to stories located above or below the
accessible story. |
4.1.7(3)(d)
Accessible routes from an accessible entrance to all publicly used spaces on
at least the level of the accessible entrance shall be provided. Access shall
be provided to all levels of a building or facility in compliance with 4.1
whenever practical. |
120-3-20-.12 (d) Accessible routes
from an accessible entrance to all publicly used spaces on at least the level
of the accessible entrance shall be provided. Access shall be provided to all
levels of a building or facility in compliance with 120-3-20-.03 whenever
practical. |
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206.2.3.1 Stairs and Escalators in
Existing Buildings. In alterations and additions, where
an escalator or stair is provided where none existed previously and major
structural modifications are necessary for the installation, an accessible
route shall be provided between the levels served by the escalator or stair
unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.1.6(1)(f)
If an escalator or stair is planned or installed where none existed
previously and major structural modifications are necessary for such
installation, then a means of accessible vertical access shall be provided
that complies with the applicable provisions of 4.7, 4.8, 4.10 or 4.11. |
120-3-20-.11 (f) If an escalator or
stair is planned or installed where none existed previously and major
structural modifications are necessary for such installation, then a means of
accessible vertical access shall be provided that complies with the
applicable provisions of 120-3-20-.19, 120-3-20-.20, 120-3-20-.10, or
120-3-20-.11. |
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206.2.4 Spaces and Elements.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or
facility which are otherwise connected by a circulation path unless exempted
by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.1.3 Accessible Buildings: New
Construction. Accessible buildings and facilities
shall meet the following minimum requirements: |
120-3-20-.08
Accessible Buildings: New Construction. Accessible buildings and facilities
shall meet the following minimum requirements: |
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4.1.3(1)
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect accessible
building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within
the building or facility. |
120-3-20-.08
(1) At least one accessible route complying with rule
120-3-20-.14 shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all
accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility. |
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4.1.3
(3) Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms
and spaces shall comply with 4.5. |
120-3-20-.08
(3) Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and
in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.16. |
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4.3.2(3) At
least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements and with all accessible
dwelling units within the building or facility. |
120-3-20-.08
(c) At least one accessible route shall connect accessible
building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements and
with all accessible dwelling units within the building or facility. |
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4.14
Entrances. 4.14.1
Minimum Number. Entrances required to be accessible by 4.1 shall be
part of an accessible route complying with 4.3. Such entrances shall be
connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible
parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks if
available (see 4.3.2(1)). They shall also be connected by an accessible route
to all accessible spaces or elements within the building or facility. |
120-3-20-.25
Entrances. (1) Minimum Number. Entrances
required to be accessible by rule 120-3-20-.03 shall be part of an accessible
route complying with rule 120-3-20-.14. Such entrances shall be connected by
an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible parking and
passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks if available (see
rule 120-3-20-.14.(2)(1)). They shall also be connected by an accessible
route to all accessible spaces or elements within the building or facility. |
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. Raised courtroom stations,
including judges' benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs' stations, deputy
clerks' stations, and court reporters' stations shall not be required to
provide vertical access provided that the required clear floor space,
maneuvering space, and, if appropriate, electrical service are installed at
the time of initial construction to allow future installation of a means of
vertical access complying with 405, 407, 408, or 410 without requiring substantial
reconstruction of the space. |
See Appendix 11.2.1(1) EXCEPTION |
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The
2010 Standards exempt raised courtroom stations from the vertical
accessibility requirement. |
2. In assembly areas with fixed
seating required to comply with 221, an accessible route shall not be
required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an
accessible route are not provided. |
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3. Accessible routes shall not be
required to connect mezzanines where buildings or facilities have no more
than one story. In addition, accessible routes shall not be required to connect stories or
mezzanines where multi-story buildings or facilities are exempted by 206.2.3
Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.1.3(5)
One passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each passenger elevator shall
comply with 4.10. |
120-3-20-.08 (5) One passenger
elevator complying with rule 120-3-20-.21 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each full passenger elevator
shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.21. |
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206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias.
In restaurants and cafeterias, an accessible route shall be provided to all
dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining
areas. |
5.4 Dining Areas.
In new construction, all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining
areas, loggias, and outdoor seating areas, shall be accessible. In
non-elevator buildings, an accessible means of vertical access to the
mezzanine is not required under the following conditions: 1) the area of
mezzanine seating measures no more than 33 percent of the area of the total
accessible seating area; 2) the same services and decor are provided in an
accessible space usable by the general public; and, 3) the accessible areas
are not restricted to use by people with disabilities. In alterations,
accessibility to raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of outdoor
seating areas is not required provided that the same services and decor are
provided in an accessible space usable by the general public and are not
restricted to use by people with disabilities. |
120-3-20-.47 (4) Dining Areas. In new construction, all dining areas,
including raised or sunken dining areas, loggias, and outdoor seating areas,
shall be accessible. In buildings
without elevators, an accessible means of vertical access to the mezzanine is
not required under the following conditions: (a) the area of mezzanine seating
measures no more than 33 percent of the area of the total accessible seating
area; (b) the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space
usable by the general public; and, (c) the accessible areas are not
restricted to use by people with disabilities. In alterations, accessibility to
raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of outdoor seating areas is
not required provided that the same services and decor are provided in an
accessible space usable by the general public and are not restricted to use
by people with disabilities Figure 53. Food Service Lines.
The clear width of the food service line shall be measured from the
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. In buildings or facilities not
required to provide an accessible route between stories, an accessible route
shall not be required to a mezzanine dining area where the mezzanine contains
less than 25 percent of the total combined area for seating and dining
and where the same decor and services are provided in the accessible area. |
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2. In alterations, an accessible
route shall not be required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to
all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor
are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to use by
people with disabilities. |
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3. In sports facilities, tiered
dining areas providing seating required to comply with 221 shall be required
to have accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining area
provided that accessible routes serve seating complying with 221 and each tier is
provided with the same services. |
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The
1994 Standards and Georgia Accessibility Code do not include this exception,
and require 100% of the dining areas in sports facilities to be
accessible. Because restaurants
in sports venues are often built into the bowl of a stadium or arena, and
because the principle reason to go to a restaurant in these venues is to watch
the play on the field, the 2010 Standards permit tiered dining levels where
25% of the dining space is accessible. |
206.2.6 Performance Areas.
Where a circulation path directly connects a performance area to an assembly
seating area, an accessible route shall directly connect the assembly seating
area with the performance area. An accessible route shall be provided from
performance areas to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers unless
exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.33.5
Access to Performing Areas. An accessible route shall connect
wheelchair seating locations with performing areas, including stages, arena
floors, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and other spaces used by performers. |
120-3-20-.44 (5) Access to Performing
Areas. An accessible route shall connect
wheelchair seating locations with performing areas, including stages, arena
floors, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and other spaces used by
performers. |
The 1994 Standards require an accessible route
between performance areas and wheelchair seating locations, regardless of
whether such intercommunication is otherwise planned. The 2010 Standards require accessible
routes only where a circulation path is provided. |
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4.1.6(3)(f)(ii)
Where it is technically infeasible to alter all performing areas to be on an
accessible route, at least one of each type of performing area shall be made
accessible. |
120-3-20-.11 (ii) Where it is
technically infeasible to alter all performing areas to be on an accessible
route, at least one of each type of performing area shall be made accessible. |
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5.7 Raised Platforms.
In banquet rooms or spaces where a head table or speaker's lectern is located
on a raised platform, the platform shall be accessible in compliance with 4.8
or 4.11. Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by placement of
tables or by a curb. |
120-3-20-.47 (7) Raised
Platforms. In banquet rooms or
spaces where a head table or speaker's lectern is located on a raised
platform, the platform shall be accessible in compliance with rule
120-3-20-.19 or rule 120-3-20-.22.
Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by placement of
tables or by a curb. |
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206.2.7 Press Boxes.
Press boxes in assembly areas shall be on an accessible route. |
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. An accessible route shall not be
required to press boxes in bleachers that have points of entry at only one
level provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet
(46 m2) maximum. |
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The 1994 Standards require an accessible route to
many press boxes built into or above bleacher systems, particularly in Title
II entities. This proved to be
impracticable in venues like small high school football fields, and the 2010
Standards provide an exception for this design. |
2. An accessible route shall not be
required to free-standing press boxes that are elevated above grade 12 feet
(3660 mm) minimum provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500
square feet (46 m2) maximum. |
A
free-standing press box is a single story unit that must be served by and
accessible route according to the 1994 Standards, even where the box is
located on piers or stilts 12 feet above the playing surface. The 2010 Standards provide exceptions
for these small, elevated press boxes. |
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206.2.8 Employee Work Areas.
Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall comply with
402. |
4.1.1(3)
Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas. Areas that are used only as work
areas shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities
can approach, enter, and exit the areas. These guidelines do not require that
any areas used only as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within
the work area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to
be accessible. |
120-3-20-.03 (3) Areas Used Only by
Employees as Work Areas. Areas that are used only as work areas shall be
designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach,
enter, and exit the areas. These regulations do not require that all areas
used only as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within the work
area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be
accessible. Note: Areas Used Only by Employees as
Work Areas. Where there are a series of individual work stations of the same
type (e.g., laboratories, service counters, ticket booths), 5%, but not less
than one, of each type of work station should be constructed so that an
individual with disabilities can maneuver within the work stations. Rooms
housing individual offices in a typical office building must meet the
requirements of the regulations concerning doors, accessible routes, etc. but
do not need to allow for maneuvering space around all individual desks.
Modifications required to permit maneuvering within the work area may be
accomplished as a reasonable accommodation to individual employees with
disabilities under Title I of the ADA. Consideration should also be given to
placing shelves in employee work areas at a convenient height for
accessibility or installing commercially available shelving that is
adjustable so that reasonable accommodations can be made in the future. If
work stations are made accessible they should comply with the applicable
provisions of Rules 120-3-20-.03 through 120-3-20-.46. |
The 2010 Standards require common circulation
paths in employee areas to be accessible. The 1994 Standards and Georgia
Accessibility Code only require that individuals be able to approach, enter
and exit the space. |
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Common use circulation paths
located within employee work areas that are less than 1000 square feet (93 m2)
and defined by permanently installed partitions, counters, casework, or
furnishings shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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2. Common use circulation paths
located within employee work areas that are an integral component of work
area equipment shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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3. Common use circulation paths
located within exterior employee work areas that are fully exposed to the
weather shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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206.2.9 Amusement Rides. Amusement
rides required to comply with 234 shall provide accessible routes in
accordance with 206.2.9. Accessible routes serving amusement rides shall
comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1002.2. |
See Appendix 15.1 |
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206.2.9.1 Load and Unload Areas.
Load and unload areas shall be on an accessible route. Where load and unload
areas have more than one loading or unloading position, at least one loading
and unloading position shall be on an accessible route. |
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206.2.9.2 Wheelchair Spaces, Ride
Seats Designed for Transfer, and Transfer Devices.
When amusement rides are in the load and unload position, wheelchair spaces
complying with 1002.4, amusement ride seats designed for transfer complying
with 1002.5, and transfer devices complying with 1002.6 shall be on an
accessible route. |
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206.2.10 Recreational Boating
Facilities. Boat slips required to comply with
235.2 and boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to comply with 235.3
shall be on an accessible route. Accessible routes serving recreational
boating facilities shall comply with Chapter 4, except as modified by 1003.2. |
See Appendix 15.2 |
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206.2.11 Bowling Lanes.
Where bowling lanes are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one
of each type of bowling lane, shall be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 15.7.3 |
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206.2.12 Court Sports.
In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both
sides of the court. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(1)(b) |
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206.2.13 Exercise Machines and
Equipment. Exercise machines and equipment
required to comply with 236 shall be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 15.7.2 |
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206.2.14 Fishing Piers and Platforms.
Fishing piers and platforms shall be on an accessible route. Accessible
routes serving fishing piers and platforms shall comply with Chapter 4 except
as modified by 1005.1. |
See Appendix 15.3 |
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206.2.15 Golf Facilities.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible elements and spaces
within the boundary of the golf course. In addition, accessible routes serving
golf car rental areas; bag drop areas; course weather shelters complying with
238.2.3; course toilet rooms; and practice putting greens, practice teeing
grounds, and teeing stations at driving ranges complying with 238.3 shall comply with Chapter 4
except as modified by 1006.2. |
See Appendix 15.4 |
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EXCEPTION:
Golf car passages complying with 1006.3 shall be permitted to be used for all
or part of accessible routes required by 206.2.15. |
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206.2.16 Miniature Golf Facilities.
Holes required to comply with 239.2, including the start of play, shall be on
an accessible route. Accessible routes serving miniature golf facilities
shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1007.2. |
See Appendix 15.5 |
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206.2.17 Play Areas. Play areas shall provide accessible routes in
accordance with 206.2.17. Accessible routes serving play areas shall comply
with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1008.2. |
See Appendix 15.6 |
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206.2.17.1 Ground Level and Elevated
Play Components. At least one accessible route shall
be provided within the play area. The accessible route shall connect ground
level play components required to comply with 240.2.1 and elevated play
components required to comply with 240.2.2, including entry and exit points
of the play components. |
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206.2.17.2 Soft Contained Play
Structures. Where three or fewer entry points
are provided for soft contained play structures, at least one entry point
shall be on an accessible route. Where four or more entry points are provided
for soft contained play structures, at least two entry points shall be on an
accessible route. |
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206.3 Location.
Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as
general circulation paths. Where circulation paths are interior, required
accessible routes shall also be interior. |
4.3.2 Location. (1) At least
one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be provided from
public transportation stops, accessible parking, and accessible passenger
loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building
entrance they serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent
feasible, coincide with the route for the general public. |
120-3-20-.07 (a) At least one accessible route
complying with Rule 120-3-20-.14 shall be provided within the boundary of the
site from public transportation stops, accessible parking spaces, passenger
loading zones if provided, and public streets or sidewalks, to an accessible
building entrance. |
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206.4 Entrances.
Entrances shall be provided in accordance with 206.4. Entrance doors,
doorways, and gates shall comply with 404 and shall be on an accessible route
complying with 402. |
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where an alteration includes
alterations to an entrance, and the building or facility has another entrance
complying with 404 that is on an accessible route, the altered entrance shall
not be required to comply with 206.4 unless required by 202.4. |
4.1.6(1)(h)
Entrances: If a planned alteration entails alterations to an entrance, and
the building has an accessible entrance, the entrance being altered is not
required to comply with 4.1.3(8), except to the extent required by 4.1.6(2).
If a particular entrance is not made accessible, appropriate accessible
signage indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance(s) shall
be installed at or near the inaccessible entrance, such that a person with
disabilities will not be required to retrace the approach route from the
inaccessible entrance. |
120-3-20-.11 (h) Entrances: If a
planned alteration entails alterations to an entrance, and the building has
an accessible entrance, the entrance being altered is not required to comply
with 120-3-20-.08(8), except to the extent required by 120-3-20-.11(2). If a particular entrance is not made
accessible, appropriate accessible signage indicating the location of the
nearest accessible entrance(s) shall be installed at or near the inaccessible
entrance, such that a person with disabilities will not be required to
retrace the approach route from the inaccessible entrance. Note: When an entrance is being
altered, it is required that those entrances being altered be made accessible
to the extent feasible. |
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2. Where exceptions for alterations
to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more
than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4. Where no
public entrance can comply with 206.4 under criteria established in 202.5
Exception, then either an unlocked entrance not used by the public shall
comply with 206.4; or a locked entrance complying with 206.4 with a
notification system or remote monitoring shall be provided. |
4.1.7(3)(b)
At least one accessible entrance complying with 4.14 which is used by the
public shall be provided. EXCEPTION: If it is
determined that no entrance used by the public can comply with 4.14, then
access at any entrance not used by the general public but open (unlocked)
with directional signage at the primary entrance may be used. The accessible
entrance shall also have a notification system. Where security is a problem,
remote monitoring may be used. |
120-3-20-.12 (b) At least one
accessible entrance complying with 120-3-20-.25 which is used by the public
shall be provided. EXCEPTION: If it is determined that
no entrance used by the public can comply with 120-3-20-.25, then access at
any entrance not used by the general public but open (unlocked) with
directional signage at the primary entrance may be used. The accessible
entrance shall also have a notification system. Where security is a problem,
remote monitoring may be used. |
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206.4.1 Public Entrances.
In addition to entrances required by 206.4.2 through 206.4.9, at least 60
percent of all public entrances shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)
The requirements in (a) and (b) below shall be satisfied independently: (a)(i) At least 50 percent of all
public entrances (excluding those in (b) below) shall comply with 4.14. At
least one must be a ground floor entrance. Public entrances are any entrances
that are not loading or service entrances. (ii) Accessible public
entrances must be provided in a number at least equivalent to the number of
exits required by the applicable building or fire codes. (This paragraph does
not require an increase in the total number of public entrances planned for a
facility.) |
120-3-20-.08 (8) In new construction,
at a minimum, the requirements in (a) and (b) below shall be satisfied
independently: (a) 1. All primary entrances
(excluding those in (b) below) must be accessible. At least one must be a
ground floor entrance. Public entrances are any entrances that are not
loading or service entrances. 2. Accessible entrances must be
provided in a number at least equivalent to the number of exits required by
the applicable building/fire codes. (This paragraph does not require an
increase in the total number of entrances planned for a facility.) |
The 2010 Standards require 60% of all public
entrances to be accessible; the 1994 Standards specify 50%. The Georgia Accessibility Code requires all
primary entrances to be accessible. |
206.4.2 Parking Structure Entrances.
Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a
building or facility entrance, each direct access to the building or facility
entrance shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(b)(i)
In addition, if direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed
parking garage to the building, at least one direct entrance from the garage
to the building must be accessible. |
120-3-20-.08 (b) 1. In addition, if
direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to
the building, at least one direct entrance from the garage to the building
must be accessible. |
The 1994 Standards and Georgia Accessibility Code specify
an ÒenclosedÓ parking garage. |
206.4.3 Entrances from Tunnels or
Elevated Walkways. Where direct access is provided for
pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or
facility, at least one direct entrance to the building or facility from each
tunnel or walkway shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(b)(ii) If
access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated
walkway, one entrance to the building from each tunnel or walkway must be
accessible. One entrance may be considered as
meeting more than one of the requirements in (b). Because entrances also serve as
emergency exits whose proximity to all parts of buildings and facilities is
essential, it is preferable that all entrances be accessible. |
120-3-20-.08 2. If access is provided
for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway, one entrance to
the building from each tunnel or walkway must be accessible. One entrance may
be considered as meeting more than one of the requirements in (b). Because
entrances also serve as emergency exits whose proximity to all parts of
buildings and facilities is essential, it is preferable that all entrances be
accessible. |
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206.4.4 Transportation Facilities. In
addition to the requirements of 206.4.2, 206.4.3, and 206.4.5 through
206.4.9, transportation facilities shall provide entrances in accordance with
206.4.4. |
10.3.1
New Construction. New stations in rapid rail, light
rail, commuter rail, intercity bus, intercity rail, high speed rail, and
other fixed guideway systems (e.g., automated guideway transit, monorails,
etc.) shall comply with the following provisions, as applicable . . . See also 10.3.2(2) |
120-3-20-.52 (3)(a) New Construction. New stations in rapid rail, light
rail, commuter rail, intercity bus, intercity rail, high speed rail, and
other fixed guide way systems (e.g., automated guide way transit, monorails,
etc.) shall comply with the following provisions, as applicable: |
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206.4.4.1 Location.
In transportation facilities, where different entrances serve different
transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, at least one public
entrance serving each fixed route or group of fixed routes shall comply with
404. |
10.3.1(2)
In lieu of compliance with 4.1.3(8), at least one entrance to each station
shall comply with 4.14, Entrances. If different entrances to a station serve
different transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, at least one
entrance serving each group or route shall comply with 4.14, Entrances. All
accessible entrances shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide with
those used by the majority of the general public. |
120-3-20-.52 (3) 2. In lieu of compliance with rule
120-3-20-.08(8), at least one entrance to each station shall comply with rule
120-3-20-.25, Entrances. If
different entrances to a station serve different transportation fixed routes
or groups of fixed routes, at least one entrance serving each group or route
shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.25, Entrances. All accessible entrances shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, coincide with those used by the majority of the
general public. |
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EXCEPTION:
Entrances to key stations and existing intercity rail stations retrofitted in
accordance with 49 CFR 37.49 or 49 CFR 37.51 shall not be required to comply
with 206.4.4.1. |
10.3.2
Existing Facilities: Key Stations. (1)
Rapid, light and commuter rail key stations, as defined under criteria
established by the Department of Transportation in subpart C of 49 C.F.R.
part 37 and existing intercity rail stations shall provide at least one
accessible route from an accessible entrance to those areas necessary for use
of the transportation system. |
120-3-20-.52 (b) Existing Facilities:
Key Stations. 1. Rapid, light and commuter rail key
stations, as defined under criteria established by the Department of
Transportation in subpart C of 49 CFR part 37 and existing intercity rail
stations shall provide at least one accessible route from an accessible
entrance to those areas necessary for use of the transportation system. |
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(2)
The accessible route required by 10.3.2(1) shall include the features
specified in 10.3.1(1), (4)-(9), (11)-(15), and (17)-(19). |
120-3-20-.52 2. The accessible route
required by rule 120-3-20-.52(b)1 shall include the features specified in
rules 120-3-20-.52(a)(1), (4)-(9), (11)-(15), and (17)-(19). |
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206.4.4.2 Direct Connections.
Direct connections to other facilities shall provide an accessible route
complying with 404 from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all
transportation system elements required to be accessible. Any elements
provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible
route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements
required to be accessible. |
10.3.1(3)
Direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall
have an accessible route complying with 4.3 from the point of connection to
boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public.
Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an
accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system
elements used by the public. |
120-3-20-.52 3. Direct connections to
commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall have an accessible route
complying with rule 120-3-20-.14 from the point of connection to boarding
platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. Any elements provided to facilitate
future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding
platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. |
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EXCEPTION:
In key stations and existing intercity rail stations, existing direct
connections shall not be required to comply with 404. |
See 10.3.2(2) |
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206.4.4.3 Key Stations and Intercity
Rail Stations. Key stations and existing intercity
rail stations required by Subpart C of 49 CFR part 37 to be altered, shall
have at least one entrance complying with 404. |
10.3.3
Existing Facilities: Alterations. (1) For the purpose of complying with
4.1.6(2) Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function, an area of
primary function shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49 C.F.R.
37.43(c) (Department of Transportation's ADA Rule) or 28 C.F.R. 36.403
(Department of Justice's ADA Rule). See also 10.3.2(1) |
120-3-20-.52 (c) Existing Facilities:
Alterations. 1. For the purpose of complying with
rule 120-3-20-.11(2) Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function, an
area of primary function shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49
CFR 37.43(c) (Department of Transportation's ADA Rule) or 28 CFR 36.403
(Department of Justice's ADA Rule). |
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206.4.5 Tenant Spaces.
At least one accessible entrance to each tenancy in a facility shall comply
with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(a)(iii)
An accessible public entrance must be provided to each tenancy in a facility
(for example, individual stores in a strip shopping center). One entrance may be considered as
meeting more than one of the requirements in (a). Where feasible, accessible
public entrances shall be the entrances used by the majority of people
visiting or working in the building. |
120-3-20-.08 (8)(a)3. An accessible
entrance must be provided to each tenancy in a facility (for example,
individual stores in a strip shopping center). One entrance may be considered
as meeting more than one of the requirements in (a). Where feasible, accessible
entrances shall be the entrances used by the majority of people visiting or
working in the building. |
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EXCEPTION: Self-service
storage facilities not required to comply with 225.3 shall not be required to
be on an accessible route. |
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206.4.6 Residential Dwelling Unit
Primary Entrance. In residential dwelling units, at
least one primary entrance shall comply with 404. The primary entrance to a
residential dwelling unit shall not be to a bedroom. |
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206.4.7 Restricted Entrances.
Where restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least
one restricted entrance to the building or facility shall comply with 404. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(8)(a) and
Appendix 4.1.3(8)(b) |
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The 1994 Standards and Georgia Accessibility Code do
not address restricted entrances. |
206.4.8 Service Entrances.
If a service entrance is the only entrance to a building or to a tenancy in a
facility, that entrance shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(c)
If the only entrance to a building, or tenancy in a facility, is a service
entrance, that entrance shall be accessible. |
120-3-20-.08 (b)(2) Service Entrances. A service
entrance shall not be the sole accessible entrance unless it is the only
entrance to a building or facility (for example, in a factory or garage). |
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4.14.2
Service Entrances. A service entrance shall not be the sole accessible
entrance unless it is the only entrance to a building or facility (for
example, in a factory or garage). |
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206.4.9 Entrances for Inmates or
Detainees. Where entrances used only by inmates
or detainees and security personnel are provided at judicial facilities,
detention facilities, or correctional facilities, at least one such entrance
shall comply with 404. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(8)(a) and
Appendix 4.1.3(8)(b) |
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The 1994 Standards and Georgia Accessibility Code do
not address entrances for inmates or detainees. |
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6.2 Entrances. – Medical Care
Facilities At
least one accessible entrance that complies with 4.14 shall be protected from
the weather by canopy or roof overhang.
Such entrances shall incorporate a passenger loading zone that
complies with 4.6.6. |
120-3-20-.48 2) Entrances –
Medical Care Facilities. At least
one accessible entrance that complies with rule 120-3-20-.25 shall be
protected from the weather by canopy or roof overhang. Such entrances shall incorporate a
passenger loading zone that complies with rule 120-3-20-.17(6). |
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206.5 Doors, Doorways, and Gates.
Doors, doorways, and gates providing user passage shall be provided in
accordance with 206.5. 206.5.1 Entrances.
Each entrance to a building or facility required to comply with 206.4 shall
have at least one door, doorway, or gate complying with 404. 206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces.
Within a building or facility, at least one door, doorway, or gate serving
each room or space complying with these requirements shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(7)
Doors (a) At each accessible entrance to a
building or facility, at least one door shall comply with 4.13. (b) Within a building or facility, at
least one door at each accessible space shall comply with 4.13. (c) Each door that is an element of
an accessible route shall comply with 4.13. (d) Each door required by 4.3.10,
Egress, shall comply with 4.13. |
120-3-20-.08 (7) Doors: (a) At each accessible entrance to a
building or facility, at least one door shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.24. (b) Within a building or facility, at
least one door at each accessible space shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.24 (c) Each door that is an element of
an accessible route shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.24. (d) Each door required by rule
120-3-20-.14(10), Egress, shall comply with 1 rule 20-3-20-.24. |
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206.5.3 Transient Lodging Facilities.
In transient lodging facilities, entrances, doors, and doorways providing
user passage into and within guest rooms that are not required to provide
mobility features complying with 806.2 shall comply with 404.2.3. EXCEPTION:
Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are not required to provide
mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be required to comply with
404.2.3. |
9.4 Other Sleeping Rooms and
Suites. Doors and doorways designed to allow
passage into and within all sleeping units or other covered units shall
comply with 4.13.5. |
120-3-20-.51 8 (4) Other Sleeping
Rooms and Suites. Doors and
doorways designed to allow passage into and within all sleeping units or
other covered units shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.24(5). |
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206.5.4 Residential Dwelling Units.
In residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying
with 809.2 through 809.4, all doors and doorways providing user passage shall
comply with 404. |
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206.6 Elevators.
Elevators provided for passengers shall comply with 407. Where multiple
elevators are provided, each elevator shall comply with 407. |
4.1.3(5)
One passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each full passenger elevator
shall comply with 4.10. |
120-3-20-.08 (5) One passenger
elevator complying with rule 120-3-20-.21 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each full passenger elevator
shall comply with rule 120-3-20-.21. |
Limited-Use/Limited-Application
elevators are most economical in existing buildings due to certain exceptions
that ASME A17.1 allows in these installations. It is here where this
requirement becomes ambiguous because all three documents permit the use of
platform lifts in existing buildings.
The ASME A18.1 standard referenced by the 2010 Standards permits
vertical platform lifts to penetrate floors. The result is that while the 2010
Standards appear to be more restrictive by not allowing limited-use elevators
where a Òfull passenger elevatorÓ is required, this provision could drive the
installation of a less accessible platform lift instead of a passenger
elevator. For example, an
existing small, two-story town hall would not be permitted to have a
limited-use elevator installed, but if the town cannot afford $50-60K for a
2500 lb passenger elevator, it could install a less accessible platform lift
to serve the second story. |
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In a building or facility
permitted to use the exceptions to 206.2.3 or permitted by 206.7 to use a
platform lift, elevators complying with 408 shall be permitted. |
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