5) Architectural barriers/Environmental Modifications & ADA Flashcards
Of all the different levels of codes, which one should you follow?
The level that is the strictest
What types of buildings don’t always have to follow ADA codes?
Military & Historic Buildings
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
1st federal law to require barrier-free designs for buildings that are constructed, altered, leased, or financed w/any federal funds
Rehab Act of 1973
Prohibits public and private entities that receive federal funds from discriminatinging against people w/disabilities
Fair Housing Amendments of 1988
Extends the nondiscriminatory protections of the fair housing act to people w/disabilities and their families
What guidelines should be used to the most for construction?
ADA
What are the 5 sections of the ADA?
- Employment
- Public Services & Transportation
- Public Accommodations
- Telecommunications
- Other Provisions
Reasonable Accommodation
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
Undue Hardship
Action requiring significant difficulty/expense
Workplace ADA
Employers w/>15 employees can’t discriminate
Qualified Individual w/a Disability
An individual who w/ or w/out reasonable accommodations can perform their essential fxns
Post-Offer Testing
Medical testing performed after a job has already been offered
Can an employee ask a prospective applicant to go for medical testing prior to offering them a job?
No
Functional Capacity Eval
Comprehensive physical and mental eval of a person’s fxnl ability to perform job-related tasks
Does ADA support persons who are currently using drugs?
No; The person has at least actively pursuing rehab
How many handicapped accessible entrances must a building have?
At least 1
Under ADA, what is the minimum width for a hallway?
36”
What is the minimum width for handicapped parking spaces?
96”
For a medical facility, what percent of spaces need to be handicapped accessible?
At least 10%
What is the minimum width for a curb ramp?
36”
Describe the dimensions for ramps
- 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
Are open stairs ADA-approved?
No
How far should handrails extend for a staircase?
12” above first and last step
- Need to have 1-1.5” of wall clearance so people can comfortably hold on
Under ADA, is it ok for a facility to only have revolving doors?
No
What is the minimum amount of space that can be btwn in series doors?
48” + width of door swinging into space
How fast should a door close?
3” in 3sec
How high should accessible water fountains be?
Spout should be 36” high
How high should sinks be?
<34” high
