The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position. 1009.3.1 Sloped Entries. Under this exception, at piers with perpendicular boat slips, the width of most finger piers will remain unchanged. 232.1 General. The verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the annunciator. 1008.3.2.2 Height. 607.4.1.2 Control End Wall. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. 904.5 Food Service Lines. Self-service storage facilities shall provide individual self-service storage spaces complying with these requirements in accordance with Table 225.3. Also, mixed use facilities may include numerous primary function areas for each use. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure. The water closet shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. Advisory 234.3 Minimum Number Exceptions 1 through 3. 1008.3.1 Transfer Platforms. Seats shall comply with 610.3.1 or 610.3.2. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. General holding cells and general housing cells shall be provided in accordance with 232.2. At least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 shall be provided at an accessible entrance to licensed medical care and licensed long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours. A telephone and emergency signal device shall be provided in the car. Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls, excluding hardware. The space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and shall extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line located 12 inches (305 mm) behind the rear edge of the seat. 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). Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Detectable warning surfaces shall contrast visually with adjacent walking surfaces either light-on-dark, or dark-on-light. The clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated play components shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a distance of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. In addition to these requirements, covered entities must comply with the regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Where parking spaces are provided for persons other than residents, parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2. In alterations, a projection of 5/8 inch (16 mm) maximum into the required clear width shall be permitted for the latch side stop. Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter. 407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. (3) Apartments or townhouse facilities that are provided by or on behalf of a place of education, which are leased on a year-round basis exclusively to graduate students or faculty and do not contain any public use or common use areas available for educational programming, are not subject to the transient lodging standards and shall comply with the requirements for residential facilities in sections 233 and 809 of the 2010 Standards. Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. For more information on Section 508 consult the Access Boards website at www.access-board.gov. 902.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. 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. When using a transfer device to access an amusement ride, the least number of transfers and the shortest distance is most usable. EXCEPTION: Treads shall be permitted to have a slope not steeper than 1:48. (1) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. It will also more often produce an end result of strict and literal compliance with the stated requirements and eliminate enforcement difficulties and issues that might otherwise arise. Factors that could affect user convenience include, but are not limited to, protection from the weather, security, lighting, and comparative maintenance of the alternative parking site. The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. For example, awnings and their supporting structures cannot reduce the minimum required vertical clearance. 225.3.1 Dispersion. Emerging technologies such as an audible sign systems using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional Braille and raised letter signs. 610.2 Bathtub Seats. Where transfer systems are provided, an elevated play component shall be permitted to connect to another elevated play component as part of an accessible route. 206.2.1 Site Arrival Points. (3) Facilities with residential units and transient lodging units. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet rooms without toilet compartments, at least one of each type shall comply with 603.4. 604.8.1.1 Size. Advisory 221.2.3.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Accessible routes serving boarding piers at boat launch ramps shall be permitted to use the exceptions in 1003.2.2. 305.3 Size. The following example applies to a boat launch ramp boarding pier: A chain of floats is provided on a launch ramp to be used as a boarding pier which is required to be accessible by 1003.3.2. Advisory 806.2.4.1 Vanity Counter Top Space. In addition, where signs provide direction to public pay telephones, they shall also provide direction to public TTYs. Where provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, change machine, and fuel dispenser shall comply with 309. Doorways shall provide a clear opening of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum in power-on and power-off mode. There are a variety of transfer devices available that could be adapted to provide access onto an amusement ride. 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. Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308. 1008.2.6.1 Accessibility. Cross slope is the slope of the surface perpendicular to the direction of travel. 302.1 General. The rear edge of a rectangular seat shall be 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. 1003.1 General. A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking. Operators and designers have flexibility in developing designs that will facilitate individuals to transfer onto amusement rides. Changes in level shall comply with 303. 809.2.1 Location. (e) Social service center establishments. Urinals shall comply with 605. 1008.2.5.1 Ground Level. 804.6.5.3 Controls. 407.4.7.1.1 Type. 223.3 Long-Term Care Facilities. Cross slope is measured the same way as slope is measured (i.e., the rise over the run). Other components of accessible routes, such as ramps (405) and curb ramps (406), are permitted to be more steeply sloped. 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. The type of surface material selected and play area use levels will determine the frequency of inspection and maintenance activities. EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations. This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities. For example, designated public transportation vehicles include buses and vans operated by public transit agencies, while specified public transportation vehicles include tour and charter buses, taxis and limousines, and hotel shuttles operated by private entities. The shelf shall be capable of accommodating a TTY and shall have 6 inches (150 mm) minimum vertical clearance above the area where the TTY is to be placed. The permitted projection of the nosing shall extend 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) maximum over the tread below. 209.3 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities. Where possible, the height of the transfer step should be minimized to decrease the distance an individual is required to lift up or move down to reach the next step to gain access. ASTM F 1951-99 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.1). Each grab bar shall be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall. Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with 603. 903.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. Ground surfaces must be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure continued compliance with the ASTM F 1951 standard. 802.1.5 Overlap. A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call and the cars direction of travel. The clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for a parallel approach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/freezer with the centerline of the clear floor or ground space offset 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space. Where two teeing grounds are provided for a hole, the forward teeing ground shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing ground. (1) Newly constructed or altered streets, roads, and highways must contain curb ramps or other sloped areas at any intersection having curbs or other barriers to entry from a street level pedestrian walkway. Where play areas are provided for the same age group on a site but are geographically separated (e.g., one is located next to a picnic area and another is located next to a softball field), they are considered separate play areas and each play area must comply with this section. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Unless specifically stated otherwise, advisory notes, appendix notes, and figures contained in the 1991 Standards and 2010 Standards explain or illustrate the requirements of the rule; they do not establish enforceable requirements. Accessible means of entry shall comply with sloped entries complying with 1009.3. Sound pressure levels (SPL), expressed in decibels, measure output sound volume. TTYs are also called text telephones. 803.3 Door Swing. For the purposes of the application of this section, the term sleeping room is intended to be used interchangeably with the term guest room as it is used in the transient lodging standards. The Department of Justice ADA regulations also allow public entities to use alternative methods when altering qualified historic buildings or facilities in the rare situations where the State Historic Preservation Officer determines that it is not feasible to provide physical access using the exceptions permitted in Section 202.5 without threatening or destroying the historic significance of the building or facility. For headset or external amplification system compatibility, a standard subminiature jack installed in the telephone will provide the most flexibility. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. Shower compartments shall comply with 608. 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). A shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) long minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. 611.4 Height. 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. Enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including parking privileges, is a local matter. Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. Ramps that do not have level landings at changes in direction can create a compound slope that will not meet the requirements of this document. Telephones shall have volume controls compatible with the telephone system and shall comply with 704.3. 227.5 Queues and Waiting Lines. Exterior spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies, that serve the guest room shall be accessible. 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. 904.5.2 Tray Slides. Amusement rides controlled or operated by the rider, designed for children, or rides without ride seats are not required to comply with 234.3. Where audible emergency alarm systems are provided to serve the occupants of cells, visible alarms complying with 702 shall be provided. Courtrooms shall comply with 808. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. 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. 804.6.2 Operable Parts. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from adjacent walls. 704.3 Volume Control Telephones. Hospital Outpatient Facilities. 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. 307.3 Post-Mounted Objects. Place accessible gates and fare vending machines in close proximity to other accessible elements when feasible so the facility is easier to use. 1009.5 Transfer Systems. 603.1 General. Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub. Advisory 206.2.8 Employee Work Areas Exception 2. 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