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
Vertical changes in elevation are permitted where the maximum change in height is ________ inch.
1/4
Figure 303.2 Vertical Changes in Level pg 49
Changes in elevation must be ramped unless the change in height is a maximum of _______ inch.
1/2
Section 303.4 Ramps pg 49
Floor surfaces of turning spaces and clear floor spaces must have a maximum slope of what?
1:48
Section 304.2 Floor Surface. See Exception pg 50
Unless otherwise specified, clear floor spaces, clearance at fixtures, maneuvering clearances at doors, and turning spaces shall what?
Be permitted to overlap
Section 301.2 Overlap pg 49
In new buildings and facilities, where a clear floor space is required, it must be a minimum of ______ inches in width and a minimum of ______ inches in length.
30, 48
Section 305.3 Size pg 50
Where the clear floor space in an alcove is positioned for a forward approach, the alcove must be a minimum of 36 inches in width where the alcove depth exceeds ______ inches.
24
305.7 Alcoves to Figure 305.7 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove pg 51
Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor space, complying toe clearance may extend a maximum of ______ inches under the element.
9
Section 306.2.1 General pg 51
Toe and knee clearance beneath an element, where included as part of the clear floor space, must be a minimum of ______ inches in width.
30
Section 306.2.5 Width and Section 306.3.5 pgs 51 and 52
Space beneath an element between _____ inches and _______ inches above the floor is considered knee clearance.
9, 27
Section 306.3.1 General pg 51
I’m general, protruding objects with leading edges more than 27 inches above the floor and not more than 80 inches above the floor may protrude a maximum of ______ inches horizontally in the circulation path.
4
Section 307.2 Protrusion Limits pg 52
An object mounted on multiple posts must have the lowest edge of such object either 27 inches maximum or 80 inches minimum above the floor where the clear distance between the post exceeds ________ inches.
12
Figure 307.3 Post Mounted Protruding Objects pg 53
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach must be _______ inches maximum.
48
Section 308.2.1 Unobstructed pg 54
Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction requiring a reach depth exceeding 20 inches, the high forward reach must be a maximum of _________ inches.
44
Section 308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach pg 54
Where a clear floor space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the low side reach must be _______ inches minimum above the floor.
15
Section 308.3.1 Unobstructed pg 54
The force required to activate operable parts must be _________ pounds maximum.
5.0
Section 309.4 Operation pg 55
Changes in level greater than a 1/4 inch and not more than 1/2 inch must be beveled with a maximum slope of what?
1:2
Figure 303.3 Beveled Changes in Level pg 49
Where the clear floor space in an alcove is positioned for a parallel approach, the alcove must be at least 60 inches in width where the depth of the alcove exceeds what?
15 inches
Figure 305.7 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove pg 51
Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space the toe clearance must extend a minimum of _______ inches beneath the element.
17
Section 306.2.3 Minimum Depth pg 51
Which of the following components may be considered a position of an accessible route?
A. Curb ramp, including the flared sides
B. Platform Lift
C. Stairway with a 7-inch Rise and 12-inch Run
D. Revolving Door
B. Platform Lift
Section 402.2 Components pg 57
What is the maximum permitted running slope of a walking surface that is a portion of an accessible route?
1:20
Section 403.3 Slope pg 57
Along an accessible route, the walking surface must have a maximum cross slope of what?
1:48
403.3 Slope pg 57
The clear width of a 10-foot-long interior corridor serving as an accessible route must be a minimum of _______ inches.
36
Section 403.5.1 General pg 58
Where the segment length of an interior or exterior walking surface does not exceed _______ inches, the minimum required width of the accessible route must be 32 inches.
24
Section 403.5.1 General. See Exception pg 58
In existing buildings where an accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an object that is less than 48 inches in width, minimum clear widths of _______ inches approaching and leaving the turn are required where a width of 48 inches is provided during the turn.
42
Figure (a) 403.5.2 Clear Width at 180 Turn pg 58
An accessible route having a clear width of less than 60 inches must be provided with passing spaces at maximum intervals of _________ feet.
200
Section 403.5.3 Passing Space pg 58
Where handrails are required at the sides of a corridor, they must be located a maximum of ________ inches above the walking surface.
38
Section 403.6 Handrails to Section 505.4 Height pg 58 and 84
Doorways must have a minimum clear opening width of _______ inches.
32
Section 404.2.2 Clear Width pg 59
Doorways without doors must be a minimum of ________ inches in width where more than 24 inches in depth.
36
Section 404.2.2 Clear Width pg 59
Projections into the required clear opening width of an accessible doorway are prohibited unless located a minimum of _______ inches above the floor.
34
Section 404.2.2 Clear Width pg 59
Permitted projections into the required clear opening width of an accessible doorway are limited to a maximum of _____ inches.
4
Section 404.2.2 Clear Width pg 59
Door closers and door stops must be located a minimum of _______ inches above the floor.
78
Section 404.2.2 Clear Width. See Exception pg 59
A swinging door provided with a front approach must have a minimum maneuvering clearance on the pull side of ______ inches parallel to the doorway on the latch side.
18
Table 404.2.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors pg 59
Where a swinging door is approached from the hinge side under push condition, a minimum of ______ inches in maneuvering clearance is required parallel to the doorway beyond the hinge side.
22
Table 404.2.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors pg 59
In general, a swinging door provided with a latch side approach must have a minimum maneuvering clearance on the pull side of _______ inches perpendicular to the doorway.
48
Table 404.2.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors
A power assisted swinging automatic door has both a closer and a latch and will be approached directly from the front on the pull side. A minimum of ________ inches of maneuvering clearance is required parallel to the door beyond the latch side of the door.
18
Section 404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances then to Table 404.2.3.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors
A folding door that is approached from the latch side must be provided with a minimum maneuvering clearance of _______ inches perpendicular to the doorway.
42
Table 404.2.3.3 Maneuvering Clearances at Sliding and Folding Doors pg 61
A doorway without a door that is less than 36 inches in width must be provided with a minimum maneuvering clearance perpendicular to the doorway of ______ inches when the approach is from the side.
42
Table 404.2.3.4 Maneuvering Clearances for Doorways Without Doors pg 61
Maneuvering clearances for a forward approach must be provided where any obstruction with ______ inches on the latch side of the doorway projects more than 8 inches beyond the face of the door, measure perpendicular to the face of the door.
18
Section 404.2.3.5 Recessed Doors pg 61
The floor surface within the maneuvering clearance required at an accessible doorway must have a maximum slope of what?
1:48
Section 404.2.3.1 Floor Surface pg 59
In general, thresholds provided at accessible doorways must be a maximum ______ in height.
1/2”
Section 404.2.4 Thresholds
The minimum distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in a series must be ______ inches plus the width of any door swinging into the space.
48
Section 404.2.5 Two Doors in Series pg 61
Unless exempted, operable parts of door hardware must be located a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
34
48
Section 404.2.6 Door Hardware
Door closers must be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to an open position of 12 degrees must be a minimum of ______ seconds.
5
Section 404.2.7.1 Door Closers pg 61
Door spring hinges must be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door must move to the closed position in a minimum of ______ seconds.
1.5
Section 404.2.7.2 Spring Hinges pg 61
Other than for fire doors and doors equipped with panic hardware, break away features or other factors requiring higher opening force for safety reasons, the maximum allowable force for pushing or pulling open interior hinges doors must be _____ pounds.
5.0
Section 404.2.8 Door-opening Force. Number 1 pg 61
Unless exempted, door surfaces within ______ inches of the floor must be a smooth surface on the push side.
10
Section 404.2.9 Door Surface
Unless the lowest part of the vision lite is more than 66 inches above the floor, door lites and sidelites that permit viewing through the glazed panels must have the bottom of at least one panel a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
43
Section 404.2.10 Vision Lites pg 63
Doorways for automatic doors must have a minimum clear opening width of ______ inches in the power-on and power-off mode.
32
Section 404.3.1 Clear Width pg 64
In other than existing buildings, accessible ramp runs must have a maximum running slope of ________.
1:12
Section 405.2 Slope pg 64
The cross slope of a ramp must be a maximum of ________.
1:48
Section 405.3 Cross Slope pg 64
Because handrails are not permitted to project into the required clear width, the minimum clear width of a ramp run must be _______ inches, measured between the handrails.
36
Section 405.5 Clear Width pg 64
Along accessible routes, any ramp run must have a maximum rise of _______ inches.
30
Section 405.6 Rise pg 64
Ramp landings must have a minimum clear length of ______ inches.
60
Section 405.7.3 Length pg 65
As a general requirement, ramp runs are not required to be provided with handrails where the maximum rise of the ramp is ______ inches.
6
Section 405.8 Handrails pg 65
Additional edge protection is not required at a ramp run or ramp landing where the floor surface of the ramp or landing extends a minimum of ______ inches beyond the inside face of a complying railing.
12
Section 405.9.1 Extended Floor Surface pg 65
On the side of a ramp run or landing, edge protection can be provided by a curb with a minimum height of _______ inches.
4
Section 405.9.2.1 Curb pg 66
The counter slope of the gutter or street surface at the bottom of the curb ramp, blended transition or landing, must have a maximum slope of _______.
1:20
Section 406.2 Counter Slope pg 66
Where a pedestrian circulation path crosses a perpendicular curb ramp, flared sides shall be provided and the flares must have a maximum slope of ________.
1:10
Section 406.3.1 Slope pg 66
Where the curb adjacent to a curb ramp flare is painted, the painted surface shall what?
Extend along the flared portion of the curb
Section 406.3.2 Marking pg 66
I’m general, where not constrained at the back-of-sidewalk, a landing a minimum of _______ inches in length is required at the top of a perpendicular curb ramp.
36
Section 406.7 Landings pg 66
The clear width of curb ramps runs (excluding any flared sides) and blended transitions shall be _______ Inches minimum.
36
Section 406.4 Width pg 66
Ramp handrails must be located a minimum of ________ inches above the ramp surface.
34
Section 505.4 Height pg 84
Ramp handrails must be located a maximum of _______ inches above the ramp surface.
38
Section 405.8 then to Section 505.4 pg 64 and 84
A minimum clearance of ______ inches must be provided between the hand-rail gripping surface and adjacent surfaces.
1 1/2”
Section 405.8 Handrails to Section 505.6 Gripping Surface #1 Article b. Pg 84
Ramp handrails with a circular cross section must have a minimum outside diameter of _________ inches.
1 1/4”
Section 405.8 Handrails to Section 505.7.1 Circular Cross Section pg 84
Circular handrails must have a maximum outside diameter of _______ inches
2
Section 405.8 Handrails to Section 505.7.1 Circular Cross Section
Ramp handrails with a noncircular cross section must have a minimum perimeter dimension of ________ inches and a maximum perimeter dimension of _______ inches.
4” 6 1/4”
Section 405.8 Handrails to Section 505.7.2 Noncircular Cross Sections
Handrails with a noncircular cross section must have a maximum cross section dimension of _______ inches.
2 1/4” Section 405.8 Handrails to Section 505.7.2 Noncircular Cross Sections
Ramp handrails must extend horizontally a minimum of ______ inches beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs.
12
Figure 505.10.1 Top and Bottom Handrail Extensions at Ramps
Except in existing elevators, elevator call buttons shall be a minimum of ______ in the smallest dimension.
3/4 inch
Section 407.2.1.2 Size pg 69
Except for destination-oriented elevators, the elevator call button that designates the up direction shall be located _________ the call button that designates the down direction.
Above
Section 407.2.1.4 Location pg 69
The function button for a destination oriented elevator shall be located immediately __________ the keypad arrangement or floor buttons.
Below
Section 407.2.1.7 Destination-oriented Elevator Signals pg 69
For other than destination oriented elevators and existing elevators, the visible elevator hall signal fixtures shall be centered a minimum of _______ inches above the floor.
72
Section 407.2.2.2 Visible Signals pg 70
The visible elevator hall signal elements, where required, must be a minimum of _______ inches measured vertically between the uppermost and lowest edges of the illuminated shape.
2 1/2
Section 407.2.2.2 Visible Signals pg 70
Unless provided with verbal annunciators that indicate the direction of elevator car travel, audible hall signals shall sound ________ for the up direction and ________ for the down direction.
Once
Twice
Section 407.2.2.3 Audible Signals pg 70
For other than destination-oriented elevators and existing elevators, the audible hall signals in an elevator lobby shall be a minimum of ______ decibels above the ambient sound level but a maximum of _______ decibels when measured at the hall call button.
10
80
Section 407.2.2.3 Audible Signals pg 70
Floor designations shall be provided in minimum _____ inch-high tactile characters located on _______ jambs of elevator hoistway entrances.
2
Both
Section 407.2.3.1 Floor Designation pg 71
An elevator door reopening device shall be activated by sending an obstruction passing through the opening at ______ inches and ________ inches above the floor.
5
29
Section 407.3.3.1 Height pg 71
The reopening device for elevator doors shall remain effective for a minimum of _______ seconds.
20
Section 407.3.3.3 Duration
Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for a minimum of _____ seconds.
3
Section 407.3.5 Door Delay pg 71
What is the minimum required clear opening width at a centered elevator door where the elevator car has an inside width of 80 inches, and an inside depth of 54 inches from back of wall to inside face?
42 inches
Table 407.4.1 Minimum Dimensions of Elevator Cars pg 72
Existing elevator cars shall have a minimum clear floor area of _______ square feet, with a minimum width of 36 inches and a minimum depth of 54 inches.
16
Figure 407.4.1 Inside dimensions of elevator cars pg 72
Where an elevator car has an inside width of 54 inches, it must have a minimum depth of ______ inches.
80
Table 407.4.1 Minimum Dimension of Elevator Cars pg 72
The self-leveling feature of an elevator car shall automatically stop and maintain position at floor landings with a tolerance of _______ inch.
1/2
Section 407.4.4 Leveling pg 73
The emergency controls in a passenger elevator shall be located with their centerline a minimum of _______ inches above the floor.
35
Section 407.4.6.4.1 Emergency Controls pg 73