Accessibility Code Flashcards
Accessible elements and features must be in compliance with the IBC and what?
ICC A117. 1
Section 1102 Compliance
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis is considered an ________ entrance, provided it is not for public use and is not a service entrance.
Restricted Entrance
Section 202 [BE] Definitions pg 18
An exterior or interior way of pedestrian passage from one place to another is considered what?
Circulation Path
Section 202 Definitions [BE] pg 17
Which of the following spaces could be recognized as an employee work area?
A. Conference Room
B. Break Room
C. Kitchenette
D. Corridor
A. Conference Room
Section 202 Definitions. [BG] pg 17
What entrance is intended primarily for the delivery of goods or services?
Service Entrance
Section 202 Definitions. [BE] pg 18
For Accessibility purposes a ________ unit has habitable space located on more than one story.
Multistory Unit
Section 202 Definitions. [BE] pg 18
Common use spaces are not for public use and are intended for the shared use of a minimum of ________ persons.
Two
Section 202 Definitions. [BE] pg 17
A ________ warning is a standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surface or other elements to warn visually impaired persons of hazards on a circulation path.
Detectable
Section 202 Definitions. [BE] pg 17
A _________ ________ is defined as an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate or adjust the element.
Operable Part
Section 106 Definitions. pg 46
What term describes a site, building, facility or portion thereof that complies with the A117.1 standard?
Accessible
Section 106 Definitions. pg 45
What is a pictorial symbol used to represent activities, facilities or concepts?
Pictogram
Section 106 Definitions. pg 46
What slope is the slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel?
Cross Slope
Section 106 Definitions. pg 45
A _______ is specifically defined as a parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of public right-of-way.
Site
Section 106 Definitions. pg 46
An accessible route is defined as a ____________ and ____________ path that complies with IBC Chapter 11.
Continuous and Unobstructed
Section 202 Definitions. pg 17
All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances _______ _______ the requirement is a range with stated minimum and maximum end points.
Except Where
Section 104.2 Dimensions pg 43
Interior and exterior spaces that are made available to the general public are considered _________ areas.
Public-use
Section 202 Definitions pg 18
A raised employee work area in which elevation is essential to its function is exempt from all accessibility requirements, provided the area is a maximum of ____ square ft in floor area and elevated a minimum of _______ inches.
300, 7.
1103.2.2 Employee Work Areas pg 21
At a construction site, which one of the following structures is required to be accessible?
A. Materials storage shed
B. Scaffolding
C. Temporary Sales Office
D. Construction Trailer
C. Temporary Sales Office
Section 1103.2.5 Construction Sites pg 21
Accessibility is not required for a Group R-1 building containing a maximum of ______ sleeping units for rent or hire, provided the building is occupied as the residence of the proprietor.
Five
Section 1103.2.11 Residential Group R-1 pg 22
In a 4500 square foot retail space with an aggregate total of nine check-out aisles dispersed at two separate exits, the number of check-out aisles required to be accessible is what?
Not More Than One
Section 1109.12.2 Check-out Aisles. See Exception pg 34
In a clothing store where 12 identical dressing rooms are provided in a single cluster, the number of rooms required to accessible is what?
One
Section 1109.12.1 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms pg 34
All of the following Group U occupancies are required to be accessible except:
A. Aircraft hangars to one- or two-family dwellings
B. Paved work areas of agricultural buildings
C. Private garages or carports that contain required accessible parking
D. Areas in agricultural buildings open to the general public
A. Aircraft hangars to one- or two-family dwellings
Section 1103.2.4 Utility Buildings pg 21
The pile of carpet or carpet tile must be a maximum ______ inch in height.
1/2
Section 302.2 Carpet pg 49
In general, openings in floor surfaces must not permit the passage of a _______ inch sphere.
1/2
Section 302.3 Openings pg 49