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ACCESSIBILITY - IDFX, IDPX, PRAC Flashcards

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Universal Design Concepts

What is considered Universal Design?

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Concept of creating spaces and products for anyone, meaning ALL persons, not just those with Disabilities

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 1

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Equitable Use

Equal for everyone

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 2

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Flexibility in Use

Flexible products

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 3

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Simple and Intuitive Use

Easy to understand

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 4

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Perceptible Information

Effectively communicate

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 5

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Tolerance for Error

Minimize risks and adverse outcomes

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 6

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Low Physical Effort

Minimal fatigue

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Universal Design Concepts

Principle 7

The Seven Principles of Universal Design

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Adequate size, form and ergonomics

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Accessibility-The BASICS

Quick Reminders!

Horizontal & Vertical Clearances

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  • Unless otherwise specified, clear floor spaces, clearances at fixtures, maneuvering clearances at doors, and turning spaces can overlap.
  • Changes in floor level (as in thresholds, or small ramps) are not permitted within the turning space. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1 :48 shall be permitted.
  • Unless otherwise specified, doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.
  • Keep in mind, **REACH **and APPROACH are two different things!
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Forward Reach with a Forward Approach

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Unobstructed forward reach range is 15” minimum to 48” maximum above the finished floor

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Accessibility-The BASICS

Unobstructed Forward Reach from a Forward Approach

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  • If depth of obstruction is 20” or less the height is 48” AFF
  • If depth of obstruction is between 20” and 25” (this is MAX allowed) the height of the reach is 44”
    *
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Unobstructed Side Reach with a Parallel Approach

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  • If there are no obstructions (as in the case of needing to reach a convenience outlet or switch) the reach is 48” High and 15” Low range
  • Reach more than 10” away is 46” maximum above the finished floor
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Obstructed Side Reach with a Parallel Approach

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  • 10” MAX. from element and 34” High AFF, the side reach is 48”
  • Can not be over an object greater than 34” maximum in height

Existing elements that are not altered are permitted at 54 inches maximum AFF

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Accessibility-The BASICS

At washing machines and clothes dryers, the height of the obstruction shall be permitted to be a max of what AFF?

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36”

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Accessibility-The BASICS

Top-loading machines, the compartment door is to be at what AFF?

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  • 36”
  • Side reach of 24” maximum in depth can be over a top-loading washer or dryer even if they are greater than 34” above the finished floor.
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Front loading machines the bottom of the compartment door opening at a min AFF to a max AFF?

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  • Min 15”, Max 36”
  • This does not address the drum on the inside of the machine
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Washers & Dryers

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  • Each accessible machine is to have a 30” x 48” clear floor space centered on the machine for parallel approach
  • All controls including lint screens, soap/bleach compartment dispensers, coin or payment slots, and the door handle are within reach range of 48” maximum above the finished floor
  • If laundry machines are located in a closet or alcove, the closet either has to be wide enough to accommodate the 48” clear floor space centered and parallel to each of the machines, or the machines will need to be flush with the opening and the face of any doors in the 180° open position.
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Storage Facilities

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  • A clear floor space shall be provided. (30 x 48)
  • Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges (15”-48”AFF)
  • Shelves shall be 40 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the floor
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Obstructed Clear Floor Spaces

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  • 30” x 48” clear floor space for forward approach increases to 36” x 48” and a parallel approach increases to 30” x 60”
  • Clear floor spaces can overlap other clear floor spaces
  • A required clear floor space can overlap an accessible route
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Unobstructed Clear Floor Space

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Clear floor space in new buildings is 30” x 52” and for **existing **it is 30” x 48”

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Accessibility-The BASICS

‘T’-Shaped Turning Spaces

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    1. Turning spaces are 60” by 60” with two 12” x 24” notches taken out – only one leg of the ‘T’ can use the knee/toe clearance under an object
      1. A 60” x 60” ‘T’-shaped turning space with two 12” x 24” notches **can only be used in existing buildings **
  • In new buildings, the ‘T’-shaped turning space has 3 options, all 60” in depth, but with differing dimensions for each leg and overall width
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Circular Turning Space

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  • A circular turning space is a 60” minimum diameter
  • This space however, CAN include knee and toe clearance
  • In new buildings, a turning space is 67” minimum diameter, but in existing it can remain at 60”
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Toe Clearance

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  • Space under an element between the floor 9 inches AFF
  • Toe clearance can extend 25 inches maximum under an element.
  • Where toe clearance is required at an element (such as a countertop) as part of a clear floor the toe clearance must extend 17 inches **minimum **under the element.
  • Space extending greater than 6 inches beyond the available knee clearance at 9 inches above the floor CANNOT be considered toe clearance.
  • Must be 30 inches minimum in width
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Knee Clearance

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  • Maximum Depth. Knee clearance shall be permitted to extend 25 inches maximum under an element at 9 inches above the floor
  • Minimum Depth. If and where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space the knee clearance must be 11 inches minimum in depth at 9 inches above the floor, and 8 inches minimum in depth at 27 inches above the floor.
  • Clearance Reduction. Between 9 inches and 27 inches above the floor, the knee clearance is be permitted to be reduced at a rate of 1 inch in depth for each 6 inches in height.
  • **Width. **Knee clearance must be 30 inches minimum in width.
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Lavatories and Sinks

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  • Top of RIM or Counter to be 34” AFF (whichever is higher)
  • Plumbing must be protected
  • Clear floor 30x48 access to the sink. (The measurement starts from the point where users have 9” vertical clearance for their feet and 27” vertical clearance for their knees)
  • Toe kick = 9” H x 6” D
  • Min Depth = 17” D
  • Min Knee = 8” D

CBC is California Only

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Accessibility-The BASICS

Drinking Fountains

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  • The 30 x 48” clear floor space shall be centered on the drinking fountain.
  • Knee and toe space shall be provided
  • 24” maxing Wing Walls (recessing the drinking fountain)
  • 2 drinking fountains need to be provided.
    1. 1 Wheelchair accessible and 1 standard.
    1. Can be combined.
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Work Surfaces

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  • 28” and 34” above the finished floor
  • Forward approach of 17” minimum deep knee/toe clearance below which includes the accessible knee/toe clearance reduction from 27” minimum to 9” above the floor
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Accessibility-The BASICS

Seating at Tables

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  • The tops of dining surfaces shall be 28 to 34 inches maximum AFF
  • The aisle width leading to the accessible seating areas is to be 36” minimum clear
  • The accessible seating space is to be 30” x 48”
  • The space below the table provides a 27” minimum clear height, by 17” minimum deep by 30” minimum width, with the required knee/toe clearance profile
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Accessibility-The BASICS

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Accessibility-The BASICS

Assembly Seating & Benches

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  • 5% or no less than 1 table must be accessible
  • in assembly areas = 1% (no less) must be aisle seats (no arm rest)
  • One companion seat for each accessible seat
  • Must be dispersed throughout theaters and auditoriums
  • Benches shall have seats 42 inches minimum in length, and 20 inches minimum and 24 inches maximum in depth.
  • The top of the bench seat shall be 17 -19 inches Max AFF measured to the top of the
    seat.
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Carpet

Walking surfaces

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  • Carpet pile to be no more than 1/2” max in height
  • Exposed edges need to be secured or have trim along the entire length
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Vertical Height Change

Walking surfaces

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  • Can be up to 1/4” max
  • Changes between 1/4” to 1/2” need to be beveled witha 1:2 slope
  • Changes in level **MORE **than 1/2” would need to be sloped (ramp or sloped walkway)
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Ramps

Walking surfaces

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  • Change in level more than 1/2”
  • Slope must be 1:12
  • Clear width of 36” between handrails
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Edge Protection (Ramps)

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  • Provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings
  • The floor surface of the ramp run or ramp landing shall extend 12 inches minimum beyond the inside face of a railing
  • Curb shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height
  • Barriers shall be constructed so a 4” dia sphere cannot pass through (bottom & sides)
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Protruding Objects

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  • Handrails can protrude up to 41⁄2” from the face of a wall
  • Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches and not more than 80 inches above the floor shall protrude 4 inches maximum horizontally into the circulation path
  • **EXCEPTION: **Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches minimum above the floor
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Clear Widths

General

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  • Accessible routes have 36” minimum clear
  • One exception for an accessible route clear width is that it can be reduced to 32” minimum for 24” maximum as long as there is a separation of 48” between the narrower widths
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Accessible Egress Clearances

180° Turns

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  • Clear widths must be 42 inches minimum approaching the turn
  • 48 inches minimum during the turn
  • 42 inches minimum leaving the turn
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Passing Space

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  • Shall be either a 60-inch by 60-inch minimum space, or an intersection of two walking surfaces that provide a T-shaped turning space complying
  • Width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Handrails

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Where handrails are required at the side of a corridor they shall comply with the following:

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Accessible Egress Clearances

Manual Doors

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  • Doorways clear opening width is 32” minimum
  • Clear opening width of doorways with swinging doors is measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
  • Openings without a door that have more than 24” in depth need to provide a clear opening width of 36” minimum
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Accessible Egress Clearances

Forward Approach – Swinging Doors & Gates

Maneuvering Clearances

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Accessible Egress Clearances

Parallel Approach – Hindge Approach

Maneuvering Clearances

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Accessible Egress Clearances

Parallel Approach – Latch/Strike Side Approach

Maneuvering Clearances

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Accessible Egress Clearances

Doors on Opposite Walls

Maneuvering Clearances

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Accessible Egress Clearances

Recessed Doors

Maneuvering Clearances

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