ADA in Details: Interpreting the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design

ADA IN DETAILS Comprehensive visual interpretation of the ADA Standards for accessible design, expanded with 50% more content and comparisons with two additional codes and standards ADA in Details, Second Edition provides a visual interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (ADAS). A comprehensive guide to incorporating accessibility thru bullet points and visual details, the book is a convenient go-to reference of pertinent scoping, technical requirements, and sourcing information. It highlights typical requirements for new projects and alterations, and also covers specialty uses such as assembly areas, kitchens, site elements, hospitality, retail, restaurants, and recreational facilities. This revised edition now integrates the 2010 ADA Standards with the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), the 2022 California Building Code (CBC), and the 2017 ICC A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The book uses color to differentiate between the different standards and codes, and now includes photos for real-world examples. ADA in Details, Second Edition, includes: Color-coded comparisons between the ADA, IBC, CBC, and ICC A117.1, which help in understanding how to navigate thru the different requirements in accessibility Visual details and bullet point specifications for both newly constructed and existing facilities are color coded to identify which requirements apply Solutions for accessible routes, site features, architectural elements, restrooms, electric vehicle charging stations, and more, including public multi-family housing dwelling units Discussions and notes on various topics to be considered in new and existing facilities due to how building codes have evolved from preceding cycles Clear explanation and illustrations that synthesize various federal regulations including limited portions of ABA and HUD’s Deeming Notice among other regulations Architects and designers, plan checkers and inspectors, along with facility managers and contractors, as well as everyone else involved in the built environment can turn to ADA in Details as an authoritative resource to understand accessibility compliance for places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and public facilities.

Table of Contents:
Preamble xiii To Begin With xiii Color Blindness or Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) xiv Designing Beyond Mobility xvi Access Overall xix Chapter 1 Review of Project Types & Uses 1.1 Existing Projects 23 Existing Buildings – In General 23 ADA Title II for Public Entities – 28 CFR Part 35 24 ADA Title III for Public Accommodation & Commercial – 28 CFR Part 36 25 Supplemental Requirements Under the ADA Standards 28 Federal Facility Requirements 29 Alterations & Local Requirements 30 Historical Facilities 31 1.2 Retail, Restaurants, Cafeterias, & Bars 35 Retail – In General 35 Restaurants, Cafeterias, & Bars – In General 36 1.3 Assembly, Sports, & Entertainment 41 Assembly & Entertainment – In General 41 Wheelchair & Companion Seating Requirements 41 Wheelchair & Companion Seating – Scoping & Location 43 Other Seating Types 44 Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) 45 1.4 Hotels, Inns, & Transient Lodging 49 In General 49 Mobility Guest Rooms 51 Communication Feature Guest Rooms 55 Non-Mobility Guest Room Requirements 55 Student Housing at a Place of Education 56 1.5 Residential Under the ADA 59 Multi-Family Residential – In General 59 Alterations to Dwelling Units 60 Communication Feature Dwelling Units 61 Mobility Feature Dwelling Units 61 Kitchens in Mobility Feature Dwelling Units 62 Bathrooms in Mobility Feature Dwelling Units 64 Social Service Center Establishments 66 Housing at a Place of Education 68 Adaptable Dwelling Units [CBC] 68 Kitchens in Adaptable Dwelling Units [CBC] 69 Bathrooms in Adaptable Dwelling Units [CBC] 69 Senior Housing [CBC] 71 1.6 The Youngers, the Olders, & In-Between 75 Considerations for the Youngers 75 Handrails for Children 75 Drinking Fountains for Children 75 Toilet Rooms & Fixtures for Children 76 Tables, Counters, & Play Surfaces for Children 77 Play Areas for Children 78 Considerations for the Olders 79 Light & the Aging Eye 79 Toileting & Bathing Needs As One Ages 80 The In-Betweens – Employees 81 Employee Only Work Areas 82 1.7 Storage, Locker & Dressing Rooms 87 Storage – In General 87 Self-Storage Facilities 88 Locker, Dressing, & Fitting Rooms 89 Storage Lockers 90 Chapter 2 Accessible Routes 2.1 Circulation Paths & Accessible Routes 95 Paths & Routes In General 95 Route Clearances 98 Accessible Routes in Specific Types of Spaces 99 Assembly Areas 100 Public Residential Dwelling Units 100 Employee Only Work Areas 101 2.2 Walking Surfaces 105 In General 105 Thresholds & Carpets 106 Openings in Walking Surfaces 107 2.3 Clear Floor & Turning Spaces 113 Clear Floor, Turning, Maneuvering, & Passing Spaces In General 113 Turning Spaces 114 Clear Floor Spaces 116 Aisles & 90° Turns 117 Aisles at 180° 'U'-Turns – Around Narrow Elements 118 Aisles at 180° 'U'-Turns – Around Wide Elements 119 2.4 Protruding & Overhanging Objects 123 In General 123 Protruding Objects 123 Post-Mounted Objects 125 Overhanging Objects 127 2.5 Doors & Gates – Overview 131 Entrances In General 131 Security, Restricted, & Service Entrances 131 Specific Facility Type Entrances 131 Door & Gate Notes 132 Hardware Notes 134 2.6 Doors & Gates – Maneuvering Clearances 139 In General 139 Forward Approach – Swinging Doors & Gates 140 Parallel Approach – Swinging Doors & Gates 141 Sliding & Folding Doors & Gates – All Approaches 142 Openings Without Doors 144 Doors & Gates In Series 145 Recessed Doors & Gates 146 2.7 Powered Doors & Gates 151 In General 151 Power-Assist Swinging Doors [BHMA] 152 Low-Energy Power-Operated Door [BHMA] 152 Automatic Power-Operated Door [BHMA] 153 Automatic Power-Operated Swinging Doors [BHMA] 154 Automatic Power-Operated Folding Doors [BHMA] 154 2.8 Specific Use Doors, Gates, & Windows 157 Security, Restricted, & Service Entries 157 Doors & Gates in Specific Uses 157 Windows 158 Security & Service Glazing, & 2-Way Communication 159 Chapter 3 Site Elements 3.1 Accessible Parking – In General 165 In General 165 Parking & Accessible Routes 167 Parking Spaces Required per Facility 168 Additional Requirements for Residential-Type Facilities 170 Existing Parking Facilities 170 3.2 Accessible Parking Signage 175 Parking Signage In General 175 California Tow-Away Sign [CBC] 176 3.3 The Accessible Parking Space 179 In General 179 Standard Accessible Spaces 180 Van Accessible Spaces 180 Access Aisles 181 On-Street Parking 182 3.4 Valet & Passenger Loading Zones 185 In General 185 The Accessible Passenger Loading Zone 186 Valet Parking 187 3.5 Transportation 189 In General 189 Bus Loading Zone Requirements 189 Bus Boarding & Alighting Area Requirements 190 Bus Informational Signage 191 Rail & Platform Requirements 191 Rail Informational Signs 192 Variable Message Signs (VMS) 192 3.6 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 195 In General 195 New and Altered EVCS General Requirements 196 EV Charger Requirements 198 Accessible Charging Stations and Their Access Aisles 198 EVCS Signage [CBC] 200 Ambulatory EVCS [CBC] 200 Drive-Up EVCS [CBC] 201 3.7 Curb Ramps 203 In General 203 Perpendicular Curb Ramps 205 Parallel Curb Ramps 206 Corner Curb Ramps 208 Curb Ramps in the Public Right-Of-Way 211 3.8 Islands & Blended Transitions 215 In General 215 Islands with Curb Ramps 215 Islands with a Cut-Thru 215 Blended Transitions & Zero Curbs in Islands and Elsewhere 217 3.9 Detectable Warnings 219 In General 219 Truncated Dome Requirements 220 Locations 221 Transportation & Directional Texture 224 Chapter 4 Recreation 4.1 Pools & Spas 229 Pools & Spas In General 229 Pools – Swimming, Wading, Wave, Catch, Leisure Rivers, etc 229 Spas & Hot Tubs 230 Pool Lift Requirements & Considerations 230 Sloped Entry Requirements & Considerations 232 Pool Stairs – Requirements & Considerations 233 Transfer System – Requirements & Considerations 234 Transfer Walls – Requirements & Considerations 235 4.2 Fitness & Recreation 239 Exercise Equipment & Fitness Areas 239 Saunas & Steam Rooms 239 Sports & Court Sports 241 Golfing 242 Miniature Golf 242 Amusement Rides & Attractions 242 4.3 Recreation & Play 247 In General 247 Recreational Boating Facilities – In General 247 Piers at Boat Slips 248 Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps 249 Fishing 249 Shooting Facilities 250 Play Areas – In General 250 Play Areas – Accessible Routes 251 Play Areas – Components 251 Play Areas – Vertical Access 252 Gaming Machines & Tables 253 Landscape Elements & Wilderness 254 Beaches 256 Chapter 5 Vertical Access – Manual 5.1 Edge Protection & Handrails 263 Edge Protection In General 263 Edge Protection – Pedestrian Ramp 263 Handrails 264 Handrail Gripping Surfaces 265 Handrail Extensions – In General 266 Handrails & Extensions – Pedestrian Ramp 267 Handrails & Extensions – Stairs 268 5.2 Pedestrian Ramps 273 In General 273 Pedestrian Ramps 273 Pedestrian Ramp Landings 275 Pedestrian Ramp Landings & Door Maneuvering Space 278 5.3 Steps & Stairs 283 In General 283 Treads & Nosings 283 Risers 285 Stairways 286 Escalators 286 Chapter 6 Vertical Access – Mechanical 6.1 Elevator, Lobby, & Landings 291 Elevators & Vertical Height Transitions In General 291 Title II Public Building Accessible Routes & Elevators 293 Hall Call Controls 293 Hall Signals 294 Hoistway Jamb Signs 295 Elevator Landings 296 Destination-Oriented Elevators 297 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators (LU/LA) – Inside & Out 298 Dwelling Unit Private Residence Elevators – Inside & Out 299 6.2 Elevator Car 303 In General 303 Elevator Doors 303 Elevator Car Sizes & Door Location 304 Car Control Panels 305 Car Position Indicators 305 6.3 Platform Lifts 309 Platform Lifts In General 309 Vertical Platform Lifts & Accessible Routes 310 Vertical Lifts With & Without Runway Enclosures 310 Inclined Platform Lifts 313 Chapter 7 Communication Elements 7.1 Sign Types & Components 319 Sign Types – In General 319 Directional Signs 320 Informational Signs 321 Signs Identifying Permanent Rooms & Spaces 321 Egress-Related Signs 322 Toilet & Bathing Room Signs 323 Sign Components – Visual Characters 323 Sign Components for Tactile Characters – Raised Characters 325 Sign Components for Tactile Characters – Braille 327 Tactile Sign Location 329 Pictograms Identifying Rooms Or Spaces 330 International Symbols Identifying Accessible Elements 331 7.2 Communication Features 335 Communication Features – In General 335 Sign Language Interpreters – Station Requirements [A117.1] 335 Security Glazing & 2-Way Communication 335 Variable Message Signs (VMS) 336 Doorbells & Visual Door Notification Devices 337 Fire Alarms 337 7.3 Telephones 341 Telephones – In General 341 Telephones for Wheelchair Access 341 Telephones – TTY 342 TTY — Specific Use Locations 343 Chapter 8 Controls & Building Elements 8.1 Reach Ranges, Controls, & Machines 347 In General 347 Forward Reach with a Forward Approach 348 Side Reach Range with a Parallel Approach 349 Controls In General 350 Reach Ranges & Controls for Specific Items 350 Residential Facilities – Reach Ranges & Controls 351 ATMs, POS Devices, and Input & Display Screens 351 Window Controls 353 8.2 Plumbing – Public & Common Use 357 Drinking Fountains 357 Low Drinking Fountains 358 Low Drinking Fountains – Controls & Spouts 358 High Drinking Fountains 359 Bottle Filler 359 Washing Machines & Dryers 360 Public & Common Use Sinks 361 Faucets & Other Sink Controls 363 8.3 Counters – Sales, Service, Work & Food 367 In General 367 Sales & Service Counters 367 Check-Out Aisles & Counters 370 Work Surfaces 371 Food Service Lines & Condiment Counters 372 Bars & Counters for Drink or Food 372 Seating at Tables 374 8.4 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, & Wet Bars 381 Accessible Kitchen Spaces – In General 381 Cabinetry 384 Shelving Calculations for Kitchen Cabinets 387 Kitchen Work Surfaces in Mobility Dwelling Unit Kitchens 390 Wet Bars 391 Non-Mobility Kitchens 391 Kitchen Design Considerations for Aging 392 8.5 Kitchens – Appliances & Fixtures 395 Appliances & Fixtures – In General 395 Refrigerators 396 Ranges, Rangetops, Cooktops, & Ovens 397 Sinks 398 Dishwashers & Clear Floor Spaces 400 Electrical for All of the Small Countertop Appliances 401 Chapter 9 Toilet Rooms & Bathing Facilities 9.1 Signage for Toilet & Bathing Rooms 407 Signage – In General 407 Permanent Toilet & Bathing Room Signs 407 Pictograms & Symbols 408 California Geometric Door Symbols [CBC] 408 9.2 Accessories in Toilet & Bathing Rooms 411 Accessories – In General 411 Specific Accessories 411 9.3 Lavatories 419 Lavatories – In General 419 Clear Floor Space at a Lavatory 421 Faucets & Other Controls 422 Accessories at Lavatories 422 9.4 Toilets 425 Toilets – In General 425 Toilet Seats 426 Flush Controls 426 Toilet Clear Floor Spaces 427 Toilet Grab Bars 428 Dispensers 428 9.5 Urinals 433 Urinals – In General 433 Urinals – Technical Requirements 433 9.6 Grab Bars and Shower & Tub Seats 437 Grab Bars – In General 437 Grab Bars at Toilets 439 Grab Bars at Showers 441 Grab Bars at Bathtubs 443 Shower & Bathtub Seats – In General 445 Shower Seats 445 Bathtub Seats 446 9.7 Bathing – Tubs 451 Bathtubs – In General 451 Water Controls & Shower Spray Units 453 9.8 Bathing – Showers 457 Showers – In General 457 Transfer Showers 458 Standard Roll-In Showers 459 Alternate Roll-In Showers 461 Water Controls, Faucets, & Spray Units 462 Shower Accessories 464 9.9 Single-User Toilet & Bathing Rooms 467 In General 467 Specific Single-User Facility Requirements 468 Medical & Long-Term Care – Patient & On-Call Sleeping Rooms 471 Family & Assisted-Use Toileting & Bathing [IBC] 472 Adult Changing Facilities [CBC] 472 9.10 Multi-User Toilet Rooms 477 Multi-User Toilet Rooms – In General 477 Accessible Toilet Compartments – In General 478 Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors 479 Accessible Toilet Compartments 481 Ambulatory Toilet Compartments 484 Index A 489 B, C 491 D 494 E 495 F, G 497 H 498 I, J, K 499 L, M 500 N, O 501 P 502 Q, R 504 S 505 T 508 U, V 510 W, Y, Z 511 Colophon 512