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
Hoistway doors for limited use/limited application elevators are permitted to be ____________.
Horizontal sliding or swinging only
Section 408.3.1 and 408.3.2
Car doors in limited use/limited application elevators with doors on opposite ends shall provided a minimum clear opening width of ________ inches.
32
Section 408.3.3.1 Cars with single door or doors on opposite ends. Pg 76
In other than existing buildings, a limited use/limited application elevator with a clear floor width of 42 inches shall have a minimum clear floor area of not less than __________ sq ft.
15.75
Section 408.4.1 Inside Dimensions pg 76
Private residential elevators in new buildings shall provide a minimum clear floor area of ____________.
36 inches width by 48 inches in depth
Section 409.4.1 Inside Dimensions pg 76
What is the maximum clearance permitted between a residential elevator car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing?
1 1/4 inches maximum
Section 409.4.3 Platform to hoistway clearance pg 76
Residential elevator car controls shall be located on a sidewall a minimum of ______ inches from any adjacent wall.
12
Section 409.4.6.3 Location pg 79
The required telephone in a residential elevator shall have a minimum cord length of ________ inches.
29
Section 409.4.7.4 Cord pg 79
A low energy power operated door on a platform lift shall remain open for a minimum of ________ seconds.
20
Section 410.2.1 Doors and Gates pg 79
Where the door to a platform lift is located on the end of the lift, and the lift has only one door or has doors on opposite sides, the door shall provide a minimum clear opening width of ________ inches.
32
Section 410.2.1 Doors and Gates pg 79
Where the door to a platform lift is located on the side of the lift, it shall provide a minimum clear opening width of _______ inches.
42
Section 410.2.1 Doors and Gates pg 79
Where the minimum sized door is used, a side ramp to a platform lift shall be a minimum of _______ inches in width.
42
Section 410.2.2 Ramp and Section 410.2.1 Doors and Gates pg 79 and 80
Accessible car parking space must be a minimum of ______ inches in width.
96
Section 502.2 Vehicle Space Size pg 81
Van accessible parking spaces that are angled must have access aisles located on _________ side of parking space.
Passenger
Section 502.4.1 Location pg 81
Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that cars and vans, when parked, _______________ adjacent accessible routes
Are located in front of
Section 502.4.1 Location pg 81
The surface slopes of accessible and parking spaces and access aisles must be a maximum of ________.
1:48
Section 502.5 Floor Surfaces pg 82
The vertical clearance at a van accessible parking space must be a minimum of ________ inches in height.
98
Section 502.6 Vertical Clearance pg 82
Signs identifying accessible parking spaces must be located a minimum of ________ inches above the surface of the space, measured to the bottom of the sign.
60
Section 502.7 Identification pg 82
Accessible passenger loading zones must be provided with a vehicle pull up space a minimum of _______ feet in length and a minimum of _______ inches in width.
20
96
Section 503.2 Vehicle Pull-Up Space Size pg 82
In a new building or facility, an access aisle serving a pull-up space in an accessible passenger loading zone must be a minimum of _____ inches in width.
60
Section 503.3.2 Width pg 82
The vehicle pull up space in an accessible passenger loading zone must have a maximum slope of what?
1:48
Section 503.4 Floor surfaces pg 82
The minimum vertical clearance required at the pull-up space at an accessible passenger loading zone is ________ inches.
114
Section 503.5 Vertical Clearance pg 82
The operable parts on a towel dispenser serving an accessible lavatory must be located at a maximum height of ______ inches where the dispenser is installed above a counter and requires a 6-inch reach depth.
40
Table 603.6 Maximum Reach Depth and Height pg 88
In a bathing room an accessible mirror that is not located above a sink, lavatory or counter must be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface a maximum of ________ inches above the floor.
35
Section 603.3 Mirrors See Exception pg 88
Shelves located within a toilet room or bathing room must be installed a minimum of _______ inches and a maximum of ________ inches above the floor.
40
48
Section 603.4 Coat Hooks and Shelves pg 88
In new buildings unless exempted, the minimum ________________ clear floor space positioned for a _________ approach must be provided at accessible lavatories and sinks.
30” by 48”
Front
Section 606.2 Clear Floor Space then to Section 305.3 Size pg 95 and 50
Where the rim or counter surface is a maximum of ______ inches above the floor, a minimum knee clearance of _______ inches permitted at lavatories and sinks used primarily by children ages 6 through 12.
31
24
Section 606.2 Clear Floor Space Exception #3 pg 95
In general the front of lavatories and sinks must be located a maximum of _______ inches above the floor, measured to the higher of the rim or counter surface.
34
Section 606.3 Height pg 96
Hand operated metering faucets installed on accessible sinks and lavatories must remain open for a minimum of ________ seconds.
10
Section 606.4 Faucets pg 96
Spout outlets of drinking fountains for persons using wheelchairs must be a maximum of _______ inches above the floor.
36
Section 602.4 Spout Outlet Height pg 87
Drinking fountains for persons who are standing must be installed with the spout outlet a minimum of ________ inches above the floor.
38
Section 602.4 Spout Outlet Height pg 87
Spout outlets of drinking fountains for persons who are standing must be located a maximum of _______ inches above the floor.
43
Section 602.4 Spout Outlet Height pg 87
At drinking fountains primarily for children’s use which are for persons using wheelchairs, the spout outlet shall be a maximum of _______ inches above the floor.
30
Section 602.2 Clear Floor Space Exception #2 pg 87
In general, the spout for a drinking fountain must be located a maximum of _____ inches from the front edge of the fountain.
5
Section 602.5 Spout Location pg 87
The spout of a drinking fountain must provide a minimum water flow height of ______ inches.
4
Section 602.6 Water Flow pg 88
In a wheelchair accessible water closet compartment, the centerline of the water closet must be a minimum of ______ inches and a maximum of ______ inches.
16
18
Section 604.2 Location pg 88
In an ambulatory accessible water closet compartment, the centerline of the water closet must be a minimum of ______ inches and a maximum of _____ inches from the side wall or partition.
17
19
Section 604.2 Location pg 88
A minimum clearance width of _____ inches must be provided around an accessible water closet, measured perpendicular from the side wall.
60
Section 604.3.1 Clearance Width pg 89
Which of the following elements is not permitted to encroach into the required clearance around an accessible water closet?
A. Lavatory
B. Paper Dispenser
C. Shelves
D. Associated Grab Bars
B. Paper Dispenser
Section 604.3.3 Clearance Overlap pg 89
In general, the minimum height of an accessible water closet seat must be ________ inches and the maximum height ______ inches, measured from the floor to the top of the seat.
17
19
Section 604.4 Height pg 89
Unless exempted, grab bars are required only on the _____________.
Rear wall and side wall closest to the water closet
Section 604.5 Grab Bars pg 89
The fixed sidewall grab bar adjacent to an accessible water closet must be a minimum of _______ inches in length.
42
Section 604.5.1.1 Horizontal Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars pg 90
The fixed sidewall grab bar adjacent to an accessible water closet must be located a maximum of ______ inches from the rear wall and extend a minimum of _______ inches from the rear wall.
12
54
Section 604.5.1.1 Horizontal Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars pg 90
A required vertical grab bar adjacent to an accessible water closet must be a minimum of ______ inches in length and located between _______ inches and _______ inches above the floor.
18
39
41
Section 604.5.1.2 Vertical Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars pg 90
In a typical installation, the required vertical grab bar adjacent to an accessible water closet must be located such that it’s centerline is a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _______ inches from the rear wall.
39
41
Section 604.5.1.2 Vertical Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars pg 90
Unless exempted, a rear grab bar located behind an accessible water closet must be a minimum of ______ inches in length.
36
Section 604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bars pg 90
Seats for an accessible water closet shall __________.
Not be sprung to return to a lifted position.
Section 604.4 Height pg 89
Flush controls for a water closet shall be _____________.
Either hand or automatically operated
Section 604.6 Flush Controls pg 90
Flush controls for a wheelchair accessible water closet must be located on _____________ side of the water closet.
The transfer (open)
Section 604.6 Flush Controls pg 90
Where the toilet paper dispenser is located below the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located within an area _______ inches minimum and _______ inches maximum from the rear wall.
24
42
Section 604.7 Dispensers pg 90
In general, the outlet of a toilet paper dispenser for an accessible water closet must be located a minimum of _______ inches and a maximum of _______ inches above the floor.
18
48
Section 604.7 Dispensers pg 90
Where the door opening to a wheelchair accessible water closet compartment is located in the front partition, the opening must be a maximum of ______ inches from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet or a minimum of _______ inches from the sidewall or partition closest to the water closet.
4
56
Table 604.9.3.1 Door Opening Location pg 92
Unless exempted, a minimum toe clearance of _____ inches above the floor must be provided at the front partition and at least one side partition of a wheelchair accessible water closet compartment.
9
Section 604.9.5.1 Toe Clearance pg 93
The minimum depth of an ambulatory accessible water closet compartment must be ______ inches.
60
Section 604.10.2 Size pg 94
In an ambulatory accessible water closet compartment, grab bars must be located _______________.
On both sides
Section 604.10.4 Grab Bars pg 94
The centerline of an accessible water closet primarily for children’s use must be located a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of ______ inches from the side wall or partitions.
12
18
Section 604.11.2 Location pg 94
For an accessible water closet intended for primarily children’s use, a minimum height of ______ must be provided, measured from the floor to the top of the seat.
11
Section 604.11.4 Height pg 94
The maximum height of an accessible water closet, measured from the floor to the top of the seat, must be ______ inches where the water closet is primarily for children’s use.
17
Section 604.11.4 Height pg 94
An accessible water closet primarily for children’s use with a hand-operated flush control must have the control installed at a maximum height of ______ inches above the floor.
36 Section 604.11.6 Flush Controls pg 94
Where an accessible urinal is of the wall hung type, it must be installed with the rim a maximum of ______ inches above the floor.
17
Section 605.2 Height and Depth pg 95
Alternate roll-in-type shower compartments must have a clear inside dimension of ____________________, measured at the center point of opposing sides.
60 inches minimum in width by 36 inches deep
Section 608.2.3.1 Size pg 99
In a transfer-type shower compartment, horizontal grab bars must be provided across the control wall and on the back wall to a point ______ inches from the control wall.
18
Section 608.3.1.1 Horizontal Grab Bars pg 99
The vertical grab bar in a transfer-type shower compartment must be located a maximum of ______ inches inward from the front edge of the shower.
4
Section 608.3.1.2 Vertical Grab Bar pg 99
In accessible transfer-type and alternate roll-in shower compartment, the controls and hand shower must be located a minimum of _______ inches and a maximum of _______ inches above the shower floor.
38
48
Section 608.4.1 Transfer-type Showers #2 and Section 608.4.3 Alternate Roll In Showers
Beveled thresholds in a roll-in-type shower compartments must be a maximum of _______ inch in height.
1/2
Section 608.6 Threshholds pg 100
In other than existing facilities, thresholds in a transfer-type shower compartments must be a maximum of _______ inch in height.
1/2
Section 608.6 Thresholds pg 100
Circular grab bars must have a minimum outside cross-sectional dimension of ________ inches.
1 1/4
Section 609.2.1 Circular Cross Section pg 101
Grab bars with a circular cross section must have a maximum outside diameter of ______ inches.
2
Section 609.2.1 Circular Cross Section pg 101
Noncircular grab bars must have a minimum perimeter dimension of ______ inches and a maximum perimeter dimension of ________ inches.
4
4.8
Section 609.2.2 Noncircular Cross Section pg 101
In general the space between the wall and the grab bar must be ________.
1 1/2 inches absolute
Section 609.3 Spacing pg 101
Unless specifically exempted, the space between a grab bar and projecting objects above the grab bar must be a minimum of ______ inches.
12
Section 609.3 Spacing pg 101
In general, horizontal grab bars must be mounted at a minimum height of _____ inches and a maximum height of _______ inches, measured from the floor to the top of the grab bar.
33
36
Section 609.4.1 General pg 102
Allowable stresses must not be exceeded for materials used where a vertical or horizontal force of ________ pounds is applied at any point on a grab bar, it’s fastener mounting device or the supporting structure.
250
Section 609.8 Structural Strength pg 102
In accessible bathtubs and showers, the height of seats must be a minimum of ______ inches and a maximum of ______ inches.
17
19
Section 610.2 Bathtub Seats and Section 610.3 Shower Compartment Seats pg 102 and 103
A permanent seat in an accessible bathtub must be a minimum of ______ inches in depth.
15
Section 610.2 Bathtub Seats pg 102
In a transfer-type shower compartment, the seat must extend along the seat wall to a point within _____ inches of the compartment entry.
3
Section 608.2.1.3 Seat to Section 610.3 Shower Compartment Seats pg 98 and 103
The rear edge of a rectangular shower compartment seat must be a maximum of ______ inches from the seat wall.
2 1/2
Section 610.3.1 Rectangular Seats pg 103
Where lockers are provided in accessible spaces, a minimum of ______ percent, but not less than one, of each type must be accessible.
5
Section 1109.12.1 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms pg 34
Where 30 coat hooks are provided in an accessible locker room, a minimum of _____ of the coat hooks must be accessible.
2
Section 1109.12.1 Dressing, fitting and locker rooms pg 34
In new buildings, a minimum __________________ clear floor space must be provided at accessible storage facilities.
30-inch by 48-inch
Section 905.2 Clear Floor Space to Section 305.3 Size pg 131 and 50
Detectable warnings are required at which one of the following locations?
A. Curb ramps at parking access aisles
B. Swimming pool edges
C. Bus stops at street level
D. Subway Platform edges
D. Subway platform edges
Section 1109.10 Detectable Warnings, See Exception pg 33
Truncated domes must have a minimum base diameter of ______ inches and a maximum base diameter of _____ inches.
0.9
1.4
Section 705.5.1 Size pg 115
The height of truncated domes must be _____ inch.
0.2
Section 705.5.2 Height pg 115
The required center to center spacing of truncated domes must be ______ inches minimum and _____ inches maximum.
1.6
2.4
Section 705.5.3 Spacing pg 115
If a truncated dome has a base diameter of 1.0 inch, the top diameter of the dome must be a minimum of _____ inch.
1/2
Section 705.5.1 Size pg 115
Where seating at fixed or built in tables is provided in accessible space, a minimum of ______ percent of the seating space must be accessible.
5
Section 1108.2.5 Designated Aisle Seats, Section 1108.2.9.1 Dining Surfaces pg 30 and 31
In visiting areas of a Group I-3, a minimum of _____ percent of the cubicles must be accessible on both the visitor and detainee sides.
5
Section 1109.11.2 Visiting Areas
At accessible dining surfaces and work surfaces in an existing building, a minimum ______________ clear floor space must be provided, positioned for a _________ approach.
30” by 48”
Forward
Section 902.2 Clear Floor Space to Section 305.3 Size pg 129 and 50
The tops of accessible dining surfaces and work surfaces must be a minimum of ______ inches and a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
28
34
Section 902.4 Height pg 129
Unless exempted, the tops of accessible counters and tables intended primarily for children’s use must be a maximum of _____ above the floor.
30 inches
Section 902.5.2 Height pg 129
Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms or locker rooms are provided, a minimum of ____ percent of each type of use in each cluster provided must be accessible.
5
Section 1109.12.1 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms pg 34
Doors must not swing into dressing, fitting and locker rooms unless a ________________ is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing.
Compliant size clear floor space
Section 803.3 Door Swing pg 123
Accessible coat hooks and shelves provided in accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms must be installed a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
48
Section 803.5 Coat Hooks and Shelves pg 123
Accessible benches must have a minimum length of ____ inches.
42
Section 903.3 Size pg 129
An accessible bench must have a minimum depth of _____ inches and a maximum depth of ____ inches.
20
24
Section 903.3 Size pg 129
The back support for an accessible bench must extend a minimum of ______ inches above the seat surface.
18
Section 903.4 Back Support pg 129
Measured to the top of the bench seat, an accessible bench must have a minimum height of ____ inches and a maximum height of ____ inches.
17
19
Section 903.5 Height pg 129
If a retail store has eight dressing rooms in each of three separate areas, then the store must have a minimum of ____ accessible dressing rooms with not less than ____ provided at each cluster.
3
1
Section 1109.12.1 Dressing, Fitting and Locker Rooms pg 34
An accessible checkout aisle 8 feet in length must be a minimum of _______ inches in width.
36
Section 904.3.2 Parallel Approach pg 131
The surface of an accessible check out counter must be a maximum of _______ inches above the floor.
38
Section 904.4.2 Counters pg 131
On the aisle side of an accessible check-out counter, the edge protection may extend a maximum of ____ inches above the top of the counter surface.
2
Section 904.4.2 Counters pg 131
Where a check writing surface is provided at an accessible check-out counter, the surface must be located a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
34
Section 904.4.3 Check Writing Surfaces to Section 902.4 Height pg 131 and 129
Where self service shelves are provided at accessible food service lines, a minimum of ______ percent of each type must be accessible.
50
Section 1109.12.4 Food Service Lines pg 34
At the accessible portion of a sales or service counter, the counter surface must be a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
36
Section 904.3.2 Parallel Approach and Section 904.3.3 Forward Approach pg 131
In general, the accessible portion of a sales or service counter provided with a parallel approach must be a minimum of _______ inches in length.
36
Section 904.3.2 Parallel Approach pg 131
The accessible portion of a sales or service counter provided with a forward approach must be a minimum of _____ inches in length.
30
Section 904.3.3 Forward Approach pg 131
In accessible food service lines, the tops of tray slides must be a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of ______ inches above the floor.
28
34
Section 904.5.2 Tray Slides pg 131
Which one of the following operating mechanisms must be accessible?
A. Floor electrical receptacle
B. Receptacle outlet serving a dedicated use
C. Thermostat intended for occupant use
D. HVAC Diffusers
C. Thermostat intended for occupant use
Section 1109.13 Controls, Operating Mechanisms and Hardware pg 34
Where a casino has 60 blackjack tables, how many are required to be accessible?
60 • 0.02 = 1.2 round up 2
Section 1109.15 Gaming Machines and Gaming Tables pg 34
A casino has a total of 60 gaming tables that provide 5 distinct types of gaming. The total number of accessible gaming tables required in this facility is what?
5
Section 1109.15 Gaming Machines and Gaming Tables pg 34
In an existing building, the accessible route to a bench within a dressing room must provide a 30” by 48” clear floor space that is what?
Positioned for a parallel approach at the front of the bench
Section 803.4 Benches and Section 903.2 Clear Floor Space pg 129 and pg 123
A stadium has 40 luxury boxes with each box having 12 fixed seats. What is the minimum number of wheelchair spaces that are required?
40, 1 wheelchair space in each luxury box
Section 1108.2.2.2 Luxury Boxes Club Boxes and Suites to Table 1108.2.2.1 Accessible Wheelchair Spaces pg 29 and 30
Wheelchair spaces must be located in a minimum of ______ percent of boxes other than those considered luxury boxes, club boxes and suites.
20
Section 1108.2.2.3 Other Boxes pg 30
Floor surfaces of wheelchair space locations must have a maximum slope of what?
1:48
Section 802.2 Floor Surfaces
A single wheelchair space in an assembly area must be a minimum of _____ inches in width.
36
Section 802.3 Width pg 119
Where two adjacent wheelchair spaces are provided in an assembly area, each wheelchair space must have a minimum width of _____ inches.
33
Section 802.3 Width pg 119
In an assembly area of a new buildings where a wheelchair space in an assembly area can be entered from the front or rear, the wheelchair space must be a minimum of _____ inches in depth.
48
Section 802.4 Depth pg 119
In the assembly area of new buildings where a wheelchair space can only be entered from the side, the wheelchair space must be a minimum of ____ inches in depth.
60
Section 802.4 Depth pg 119
Where the wheelchair space location is required to provide a line of sight over standing spectators, the front of the wheelchair must be a maximum of ____ inches from the back of the chair or bench in front.
12
Section 802.9.2.1 Distance from Adjacent Seating pg 120
An arena wheelchair space is located where the riser height is 8 inches, and the row spacing is 40 inches. Where the wheelchair space location is required to provide a line of sight over standing spectators, the minimum height of the wheelchair space location must be _____ inches.
30
Table 802.9.2.2 Required Wheelchair Space Location Elevation Over Standing Spectators pg 122
In multilevel assembly seating areas, wheelchair spaces must be located on the main floor level and on _____________ additional floor or mezzanine level.
One of each two
Section 1108.2.4 Dispersion of Wheelchair Spaces in Multilevel Assembly Seating Areas pg 30
Wheelchair spaces are permitted to all be located on the main level of a multilevel assembly seating area utilized for worship service, provided that the second floor or mezzanine contains a maximum of _____ percent of the total seating capacity.
25
Section 1108.2.4 Dispersion Of Wheelchair Spaces in Multilevel Assembly Seating Areas, Exception #1 pg 30
A multilevel performing arts theater has 261 seats on the main floor level. what is the maximum number of seats permitted on the mezzanine level if all of the wheelchair spaces are to be located on the main level?
261 • 0.25 = 65.25 round down 65
Section 1108.2.4 Dispersion of Wheelchair Spaces in Multilevel Assembly Seating Areas, Exception #2 pg 30
In an auditorium that requires five wheelchair spaces, are they required to be dispersed?
Are not required to be dispersed if the total occupant load is 150 or less
Table 802.10 Wheelchair Space Location Dispersion pg 122
In a small fixed seat auditorium with a total of 288 seats with 16 seats per row and 18 rows, horizontal dispersion of the wheelchair space locations is required unless what?
The wheel chair spaces are located in the middle part of the row
Section 802.10.1 Horizontal Dispersion, See Exception pg 121
A college lecture hall with fixed seating capacity of 160 does not require the dispersion of wheelchair spaces to provide a variety of distances from the event if….?
All wheelchair spaces are within the front 50 percent of the total rows
Section 802.10.2 Dispersion for Variety of Distances from the Event pg 122
In spaces utilized for the viewing of motion pictures, wheelchair space locations must be located within the rear ______ percent of the seats provided unless the dispersion is being calculated based on the viewing angles.
60
Section 802.10.4.2 Distance from the Screen pg 122
Which of the following conditions does not apply to companion seats?
A. A companion seat must be provided beside every wheelchair space
B. Companion seats must be in a fixed position
C. The companion seat must be equivalent in comfort to the other fixed seats
D. The floor surfaces of the companion seat and wheelchair space must be at the same elevation
B. Companion seat must be fixed in position
Section 802.7 Companion Seat and Section 802.7.1 and 802.7.2 pg 120
In assembly seating areas, a minimum of _____ percent of the total number of aisle seats must be designated aisle seats.
5
Section 1108.2.5 Designated Aisle Seats pg 30
Where lawn seating areas are provided without fixed seats, the seating area must what?
Connect to an accessible route
Section 1108.2.6 Nonfixed Seating pg 30
In a single story restaurant with a complying mezzanine, an accessible route is not required to the mezzanine, provided it contains less than _____ percent of the total area and the same services are provided in the accessible area.
25
Section 1108.2.9 Dining and Drinking Areas #2 pg 31
A minimum of ____ percent of the seating and standing spaces at dining surfaces are required to be accessible in facilities serving food or drink.
5
Section 1108.2.9.1 Dining Surfaces pg 31
In a self-storage facility containing a total of 250 storage spaces, a minimum of _____ accessible storage spaces are required.
250 - 200 = 50 • 0.02 = 1
10 + 1 = 11 total
Table 1108.3 Accessible Self-Service Storage Facilities pg 31
A self-storage facility with 80 total storage spaces has 6 different classes of spaces. What is the minimum required number of accessible storage spaces?
6, one of each
Section 1109.9 Storage pg 33
Which of the following features and facilities is not always required to be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility?
A. Accessible Loading Zone
B. Accessible Toilet Room
C. Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue
D. Accessible Area of Refuge
C. Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue
Section 1111.2 Designations #1 through #4 pg 37
Where a maximum of ____ parking spaces are provided, the accessible parking space is not required to be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility.
4
Section 1111.5 Parking, Exception #1 pg 38
Directional signage, including the International Symbol of Accessibility, must be provided to indicate the route to the nearest like accessible element at all of the following locations except at what?
A. Inaccessible building entrances
B. Inaccessible public toilet rooms
C. Family and assisted use toilet rooms
D. Elevators not serving an accessible route
A. Inaccessible building entrances
Section 1111.3.1 Directional Signs #1 though #5 pg 37 and 38
The visual characters on accessible signs must be what?
A. Uppercase only
B. Italic
C. Script
D. Conventional in form
D. Conventional in form
Section 703.2.3 Style pg 107
Other than elevator car controls, the visual characters on accessible signs must be located a minimum of ______ inches above the floor of the viewing position, measured to the baseline of the character.
40
Section 703.2.9 Height Above Floor pg 108
Where the visual Charles yet baseline of an accessible sign is located 8 feet above the floor, and the horizontal viewing distance is 12 feet, the character height must be a minimum of _____ inches.
2
Table 703.2.4 Visual Character Height pg 107
Raised characters on an accessible sign must be raised a minimum of ______ inch above their background.
1/32
Section 703.3.2 Depth pg 108
Raised characters on accessible signs must meet all of the following conditions except?
A. Duplicated in braille
B. Uppercase only
C. Oblique in style
D. Sans sarif font
C. Oblique in style
Section 703.3.3 Case and Section 703.3.4 Style and Section 703.4 Braille pg 108 and 109
Other than elevator car controls, raised characters on an accessible sign must be located a maximum of _____ inches above the floor, measured to the baseline of the highest tactile character.
60
Section 703.3.10 Height Above Floor pg 109
Where a sign containing raised characters and braille is provided at the door, the sign must be located where?
Alongside the door at the latch side
Section 703.3.11 Location pg 109
Where a sign containing raised characters and braille is provided at double doors with one active leaf, the sign must be located on the what?
Inactive leaf
Section 703.3.11 Location pg 109
Braille dots must have a domed or round shape and have a minimum dot height of _______ inch.
0.025
Table 703.4.3 Braille Dimensions pg 110
On an accessible sign, braille must be separated a minimum of ______ inch from any other tactile characters.
3/8
Section 703.4.4 Position pg 110
For other than elevator car controls, braille on an accessible sign must be located a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _____ inches above the floor, measured to the baseline of the braille cells.
48
60
Section 703.4.5 Mounting Height pg 110
A pictogram on an accessible sign must have a field a minimum of ____ inches in height.
6
Section 703.5.2 Pictogram Field pg 111
In a group R-1 hotel with 232 sleeping units, a minimum of ____ sleeping units must be provided with a visible alarm notification appliance.
17
Table 1107.6.1.3 Dwelling or Sleeping Units with Accessible Communication Features pg 27
Accessible audible and visual alarms and notification appliances must comply with all of the following except what?
A. Installed in accordance with NFPA 72
B. Temporarily or permanently installed
C. Powered by a commercial light and power source
D. Permanently connected to the wiring of the premises electric system
B. Temporarily or permanently installed
Section 702 Alarms pg 107
Where an assistive listening system is required, an assembly room with a seating capacity of 180 persons must be provided with a minimum of ____ receivers.
180 - 50 = 130 / 25 = 5.2 + 2 = 7.2 round up 8
Table 1108.2.7.1 Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems pg 30
Where an assembly room with a seating capacity of 1555 persons require an assistive listening system, a minimum of ____ receivers must be hearing aid compatible unless the area is served by an induction loop system.
12
Table 1108.2.7.1 Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems pg 30
Assistive listening systems must be capable of providing a sound pressure level of _______ dB minimum and ______ dB maximum.
110
118
Section 706.4 Sound Pressure Level pg 115
All of the following types of dwelling units and sleeping units must comply with Chapter 10 of ICC A117.1, Except what?
A. Accessible Units
B. Adaptable Units
C. Type A Units
D. Type B Units
B. Adaptable Units
Section 1001.1 Scoping pg 133
Dwelling units and sleeping units required to be Type A units are also permitted to be designed and constructed as what?
Accessible units
Section 1107.2 Design pg 25
Dwelling units and sleeping units required to be Type B units are also permitted to be designed and constructed as what?
Either accessible units or Type A units
Section 1107.2 Design pg 25
An exterior deck or patio serving an individual Type B unit is not required to be accessible provided the patio has an impervious surface and is located a maximum of _____ inches below the finished floor level of adjacent interior space of the unit.
2
Section 1004.4.2 Changes in Level, See exception pg 140
I’m Group I-1 Condition 1, a minimum of ____ percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units must be accessible units.
4
Section 1107.5.1.1 Accessible Units pg 26
Unless permitted to be reduced, in Group I-1 structures with a minimum of _____ dwelling or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every such unit must be a Type B unit.
4
Section 1107.5.1.2 Type B Units pg 26
In a general purpose hospital classified as a Group I-2, a minimum of _____ percent of the dwelling units and sleeping units must be Accessible units.
10
Section 1107.5.3.1 Accessible Units pg 26
In Group I-2 rehabilitation facilities, which specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility, a minimum of ______ percent of the dwelling units and sleeping units must be accessible units.
100
Section 1107.5.4 Group I-2 Rehabilitation Facilities pg 26
In Group I-3 occupancies a minimum of ____ percent but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units must be Accessible Units.
3
Section 1107.5.5.1 Group I-3 Sleeping Units pg 26
In addition to the required number of Accessible sleeping units, where special holding cells are provided at least one serving each purpose must be _____________ unit.
An accessible
Section 1107.5.5.2 Special Holding Cells and Special Housing Cells or Rooms pg 26
A Group R-1 hotel has a total of 185 sleeping units. What is the minimum required number of accessible units?
8
Table 1107.6.1.1 Accessible Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units pg 27
