5) Architectural barriers/Environmental Modifications & ADA

Question 1

Of all the different levels of codes, which one should you follow?

Answer 1

The level that is the strictest

Question 2

What types of buildings don’t always have to follow ADA codes?

Answer 2

Military & Historic Buildings

Question 3

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968

Answer 3

1st federal law to require barrier-free designs for buildings that are constructed, altered, leased, or financed w/any federal funds

Question 4

Rehab Act of 1973

Answer 4

Prohibits public and private entities that receive federal funds from discriminatinging against people w/disabilities

Question 5

Fair Housing Amendments of 1988

Answer 5

Extends the nondiscriminatory protections of the fair housing act to people w/disabilities and their families

Question 6

What guidelines should be used to the most for construction?

Answer 6

ADA

Question 7

What are the 5 sections of the ADA?

Answer 7

1. Employment
2. Public Services & Transportation
3. Public Accommodations
4. Telecommunications
5. Other Provisions

Question 8

Reasonable Accommodation

Answer 8

Modifications/adjustments to the job application process, work environment, and employee benefits/privileges that would allow a qualified individual to be able to perform the essential job fxns as long as it doesn’t impose undue hardship on the rest of the business’s ops

Question 9

Undue Hardship

Answer 9

Action requiring significant difficulty/expense

Question 10

Workplace ADA

Answer 10

Employers w/>15 employees can’t discriminate

Question 11

Qualified Individual w/a Disability

Answer 11

An individual who w/ or w/out reasonable accommodations can perform their essential fxns

Question 12

Post-Offer Testing

Answer 12

Medical testing performed after a job has already been offered

Question 13

Can an employee ask a prospective applicant to go for medical testing prior to offering them a job?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Functional Capacity Eval

Answer 14

Comprehensive physical and mental eval of a person’s fxnl ability to perform job-related tasks

Question 15

Does ADA support persons who are currently using drugs?

Answer 15

No; The person has at least actively pursuing rehab

Question 16

How many handicapped accessible entrances must a building have?

Answer 16

At least 1

Question 17

Under ADA, what is the minimum width for a hallway?

Answer 17

36”

Question 18

What is the minimum width for handicapped parking spaces?

Answer 18

96”

Question 19

For a medical facility, what percent of spaces need to be handicapped accessible?

Answer 19

At least 10%

Question 20

What is the minimum width for a curb ramp?

Answer 20

36”

Question 21

Describe the dimensions for ramps

Answer 21

• Slope = 5%-8.3%; If space is limited can go up to 12.5%
• Max rise = 30”
• Min width = 36”
• Need to have flat landings
• Need to have railings if rise is >6”
• Need to have clearance at the top for person to be able to open the door

Question 22

Are open stairs ADA-approved?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

How far should handrails extend for a staircase?

Answer 23

12” above first and last step

• Need to have 1-1.5” of wall clearance so people can comfortably hold on

Question 24

Under ADA, is it ok for a facility to only have revolving doors?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

What is the minimum amount of space that can be btwn in series doors?

Answer 25

48” + width of door swinging into space

Question 26

How fast should a door close?

Answer 26

3” in 3sec

Question 27

How high should accessible water fountains be?

Answer 27

Spout should be 36” high

Question 28

How high should sinks be?

Answer 28

<34” high