Accessibility (ALL) Flashcards
Vertical/Horizontal/Egress/Toilet/Children/Residential and Signage Clearances
1
Q
Basic
Stationary wheelchair minimum space
A
30” x 48”
2
Q
Basic
Wheelchair 180-degree turn is
A
60”
* T that is 36 “X 36”
3
Q
Thresholds
Changes in level WITHOUT treatment
A
1/4”
1/2” and above have to be treated as a ramp or curb ramp
4
Q
Restroom
Grab bar height
A
33” - 36”
5
Q
Restroom
Toilet placement
AND seat height
A
- 16” - 18” CL of wall
- 17”-19” to top of seat
6
Q
Grab Bar Toilet
Rear Bar
A
36”
6” off side wall
7
Q
Grab Bar Toilet
Side Bar
A
42”
12” off rear wall
8
Q
Restroom
If multiple water closet compartments are provided in a toilet room or bathing room, what percent of the total number of compartments must be wheelchair accessible?
A
5% or MIN 1
9
Q
Toilet Partition
Toe Clearance
A
9” H x 6” D
10
Q
Urnial
Top of rim
A
17”
11
Q
Urnial
Clear Space
A
30” x 48”
12
Q
Urnial
Wall to rim
A
13 1/2”
13
Q
Lavatory
Clearance Space
A
30” x 48”
14
Q
Lavatory
Mirror bottom
NOT FRAME
A
40”
15
Q
Lavatory
Top of the lavatory counter height
A
34”
16
Q
Lavatory
Bottom of lavatory counter height
A
27”
17
Q
Lavatory
Toe Kick
A
9” H x 6” D
18
Q
Lavatory
MIN depth of lavatory counter
A
17”
25” Max
19
Q
Lavatory
MIN knee clearance depth
A
8”
20
Q
Lavatory
MIN knee clearance height
A
27”
21
Q
Showers
How many grab bars are needed if shower has no seat
A
On 3 walls
6” from wall
22
Q
Showers
Grab Bar height
A
33” - 36”
23
Q
Showers
If seat is present in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided where
A
On the back wall and the side wall opposite the seat
24
Q
Shower
Can grab bars be above a seat?
A
NO
25
# Ramps
Max Rise
30'
| WITHOUT a landing
26
# Ramps
1:12 means what
You need to have 12" of horizontal run for every 1" rise
27
# Ramp
Running Slope
1:12
28
# Ramp
How long can a ramp be before it needs a landing?
Every 30'
29
# Ramp
MIN. Clearance width
36"
30
# Ramp
Landing size
As wide as ramp by 60" long
31
# Ramp
Ramp changes direction, what size of landing is required?
60" x 60"
32
# Ramp
Are handrails required?
IF the ramp is 6" high or 72" in length
| BOTH SIDES
33
# Ramp
Handrail height
34" - 38"
34
# Ramp
Handrail diameter
1 1/4" - 2"
35
# Ramp
How far must the handrail extend beyond the ramp?
12"
| Top and bottom
36
# Stairs
Riser
7"
37
# Stairs
Tread
11"
| 10" Residential
38
# Stairs
Handrail height
34" - 38"
39
# Stairs
Handrail diameter
1 1/4" - 2"
40
# Stairs
Clear space between handrail and wall
1 1/2"
41
# Stairs
Accessible route clearance between handrails
48"
42
Mounting height for outlets
15" Min
48" Max
43
# Restroom
Restroom accessory mounting height
15" Min
48" Max
44
# Signage
ADA required signs
* Bathroom
* Room identifacation
* Wayfinding
45
# Signage
What height and side of a door is a sign mounted at?
Height:48" - 60"
Side: Right (latch side)
## Footnote
This applies to a double door as well
46
# Signage
Font & height
Sans Serif
5/8" Min
47
# Signage
Pictogram height
6" Min
48
# Carpet
The standards specify the maximum pile height
1/2"
49
# Stairs
Top handrail extension
12" Min
50
# Stairs
Bottom handrail extension
Tread depth Min.
| 11"
51
# Restroom
Water closet clearance
56" x 60"
52
# Example
Master Bedroom Suite
Layout with dimensions
53
# Example
Home Floor Plan
Single level
54
# Reach Limits
What is the the UNOBSTRUCTED forward reach range?
48" MAX and 15" MIN
55
# Reach Limits
What is the the OBSTRUCTED forward reach range?
Depth 20" or less at 48" AFF
Depth 20-25" (MAX) at 44" AFF
56
# Reach Limits
What is the the UNOBSTRUCTED side reach range?
48" MAX and 15" MIN
57
# Reach LImits
What is the the OBSTRUCTED side reach range?
Depth 10" and 34" AFF: 48" AFF
Depth 10 - 24" and 34" AFF: 46" AFF
58
# Reach LImit
What are the reach limits for a washer?
36" AFF (height of machine)
24" AFF (side reach for controlers)
59
# Reach Limits
What are the reach ranges for storage elements?
Side Max 48" and 15" min
60
# Reach Range
What is the reach range for a coat hook?
48" MAX and 15" Min
61
# Reach LImits
What is the required clear space for a telephone on the wall?
30" x 48"
62
# Accessible Routes
What is the MIN clear width of stairs on an accessible route between handrails?
48"
63
# Accessible Routes
What is the clear width for TWO wheelchairs passing in an accessible route?
60"
64
# Dining/Work Surface
Dining and work surfaces shall be a MIN and MAX AFF of?
MIN 28"
MAX 48"
65
# Carpet
Carpet pile can be a MAX height of?
1/2"
66
# Protuding Object
Prodruting object can protrude at any amount if teh leading edge is " or less above AFF and more than" above AFF
27"
80"
67
# Protruding Objects
What is the MAX an object and prodrute if the protrusion is between 27" and 80" AFF?
4"
68
# Protruding Objects
Handrails can protrude a MAX of what?
4 1/2"
69
# Doors & Doorways
What is the clear opening witdth for a doorway?
32"
70
# Doors & Doorways
What is the MIN door clearance height?
80"
## Footnote
Existing door can be 78"
71
# Doors & Doorways
What is the door swing clearance when 2 doors are swining in the same direction?
| Two Doors in Series.
60"
72
# Doors & Doorways
What is the door swing clearance when 2 doors are swining in the opposite direction?
| Two Doors in Series.
60"
73
# Doors & Doorways
What is the door swing clearance when 2 doors are swining in into each other?
| Two Doors in Series.
60"
74
# Doors & Doorways
Front Approach
| Swinging Doors
75
# Doors & Doorways
Parallel Approach (Hinge Approach)
| Swinging Doors
76
# Doors & Doorways
Latch/Strike Side Approach
| Swinging Doors
77
# Doors & Doorways
Recessed Doors & Maneuvering Spaces
| Swinging Doors
78
# Lavatories
MIN top of Mirror
| NOT Frame
74"
79
# Lavatories
If the depth of a
80
# Restroom
Dispenser - Types of Accessories
15" MIn
48" Max
81
# Restroom
Clear Space
| Single
Width: 60"
Depth: 56" Wall hung toilets
Depth: 59" Floor mounted toilet
82
# Restroom
Does a toilet room for a single occupant with access only trhough a private office need to comply with to toilet height of 17" - 19" ?
NO
83
# Restrooms
Where the combined total water closet compartments and urinals provided in a toilet room or bathing room is **six or more**, at least, what percent of the total number of compartments shall be ambulatory accessible, provided in addition to the wheelchair-accessible compartment?
5%
84
# Restrrom
Vertical Grab Bar height
39" - 41"
18" MIN length
85
# Showers
Clear inside space of a roll-in shower
60" x 30"
86
# Showers
Controls and hand showers shall be at what height?
MIN 38"
MAX 48"
15" MAX center
87
# Showers
Roll-in shower threshold shall have a max height of what?
1/2"
88
# Children
Height of water closet seats for children's use is?
11-17" MAX
89
# Children
Horiztonal grab bar height
18" - 27" MAX
| Length is the same as adult
90
# Children
Veritcal grab bar height
21" - 30" Max
| Length same as adult
91
# Children
Flush controls on a toilet are at what AFF?
36" Max
92
# Children
Toilets and their respective grab bars have varying requirements by age
93
# Children
Top of lavatory height
| Ages 6-12
31"
94
# Children
Childrens Reach Ranges
95
# Children
Height of tops of tables and counters AFF
26" - 30" MAX
| Used for children 6 and younger
96
# Children
Floor area space for a toilet compartment
60" x 59"
| Wall hung and floor mounted toilets
97
# Residential
What is the MIN clearance into a kitchen?
40"
98
# Signage
Where there is no wall space at the latch side of a single door or at the right side of double doors, signs shall be located where?
The nearest adjacent wall
99
# Signage
What is the clear space in front of the sign at a door?
18" MIN
Sign centered on tactile characters
100
# Signage
Where must wheelchair symbol must be installed?
Parking spaces
Passenger loading zones
Accessible entrances
* Toilet & bathing facilities (if multiple)
101
# Signage
Visual characters on a sign must be installed at what height?
| Directional and informational visual signs
40" MIN
70" MIN
102
What is the essence of Universal Design?
Design is accessible to most the amount of people
103
Where should the top of the bench seat be measured to?
17" - 19" MAX
104
For front loading washing machines, how far should the centerline of the clear floor space be offset from the centerline of the door opening?
24"
105
What is the maximum AFF for the door to the laundry compartment on front loading machines?
36"
106
What is the maximum height for the spout outlet of wheelchair accessible drinking fountains?
36"
107
# Bathroom
How many grab bars are required for bathtubs with a permanent seat on the back wall?
Two horizontal
108
# Showers
What is the maximum threshold height for transfer-type shower compartments in **existing facilities** where alterations would not be feasible?
2"
109
# Ramp
What is the maximum slope allowed for ramps according to the requirements?
1:12
110
# Restroom
What is the installation range from the floor for dispensers near toilets according to the ICC A117.1?
14" - 19"
111
# Bathroom
What is the minimum required depth of clearance in front of bathtubs?
30"
112
What is the minimum knee clearance required for dining surfaces?
27" - 30"
113
What is the maximum depth knee clearance permitted to extend under an element at 9 inches above the floor?
25"
114
# Thresholds
Thresholds up to ____________ inches can be ________ & have a 1:2 slope
1/2" and 1/4"
115
In an ACCESSIBLE ROUTE, the minimum passage point width of 32" CANNOT be longer than ___________ inches
24"
116
# Children
How far from the wall should the centerline of a children toilet be installed?
12"
117
# Signage
What is the height range for letters on directional signage?
5/8" - 3"
118
# Bathroom
Where should the controls for hand showers be located in a transfer shower with seat?
On the wall opposite the seat
119
The coat hook behind the accessible toilet room door must be installed
Between 15"-48" AFF
120
# Lavatory
What are the MINIMUM Knee clearance dimensions under a lavatory
8"
121
The corridor in the building is 44" wide. However, it just became an accessible egress route. This will require wheelchair passing areas throughout. How far apart would these need to be located?
100'
122
The panel access is recessed between two wing walls that are 18" deep creating an alcove. What would be the MINIMUM maneuvering floor clearance area for parallel approach of a wheelchair?
60"
123
A floor mounted drinking fountain is protruding into the corridor about 12". What do you do?
Leave it as is
124
What are the dimensions of a standard Roll-in type shower stall?
30" x 60"
125
What measurements would be required when maneuvering a wheelchair in an alcove that is 18" deep during parallel approach?
30" X 60"
126
What is the MINIMUM width of this corridor A?
54"
127
Toe clearance under a toilet compartment partition should be ________ for Children and ___________ for adults
12" childrend
9" adults
128
Which one is the BEST location for a thermostat in housing for the elderly
40" AFF on center
129
74" is the ____________ height of the top edge of a mirror above a sink.
Minimum
130
What is the required clearance of a water closet door?
42"
131
On the following Egress Corridor, indicate the required distance A
22"
*This dimension is 1/2 of the required width of the corridor. In this case, the corridor is 44", so the required clear distance is 22*
132
What is the minimum depth of a work counter?
17"
133
Which carpet type would be the best choice to install in a nursing home facility?
1/2" loop height, with backing, no pad
134
How high AFF will this type of sign need to be installed?
40" - 70"
135
Select the components of an accessible route
* Ramps no steeper than 1:10
* Stairs
* Doorways
* Walking surfaces no steeper than 1:20
* Elevators
* Platform Lifts
* Doorways
* Elevatiors
* Walking surfaces no steeper than 1:20
* Stairs
* Platflorm lifts
136
# Children
Knee Clearance
24" MIN AFF
137
# Children
Height of toe clearance under a partition
12" MIN
138
# Children
Bottom of lavatory height
24" min
