ADA Requirements Flashcards
1
Q
Ramps
A
- 12” run for every 1” rise = 8.3% grade
- MIN of 36” wide
- Handrails IF > 6” rise or > 72” run
- Level landing at bottom AND top
- If ramp changes direction, landing of MIN of 5’ by 5’
2
Q
Doorway
A
- Min 32” width
- Max 24” depth
3
Q
Threshold
A
- Less than 3/4” for sliding doors
- Less than 1/2” for other doors
4
Q
Carpet
A
- Requires 1/2” pile or less
5
Q
Hallway
A
- 36” width
6
Q
Wheelchair Turning Radius (U-turns)
A
- 60” width
- 78” length
7
Q
Forward Reach in WC
A
- Low reach 15”
- High reach 48”
8
Q
Side Reach in WC
A
- Reach over obstruction to 24”
9
Q
Bathroom Sink
A
- > 29” in height
- < 40” from floor to bottom of mirror/paper towel dispenser
- 17” MIN depth under sink to back wall
10
Q
Hotel
A
- ~2% of total rooms must be accessible
11
Q
Parking Space
A
- 96” width
- 240” length
- ~2% of total spaces must be accessible
