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ADA Vocabulary Flashcards

1
Q

Accessible route

A

Unobstructed continuous path that connects all accessible elements and spaces in building or facility

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2
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Site arrival point

A

Must be connected by an accessible route to accessible entrance.
Example: parking, passenger loading zone, sidewalk, public transportation stops and connections to other buildings

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3
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Size of wheelchair

A

30x48

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4
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Slope of accessible route

A

1:20 or 5%

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5
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Clear passage point of doorway minimum

A

32”

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6
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Clear width of accessible route

A

36” min

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7
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Passage point maximum lenght

A

24”

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8
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Min passage for 2 wheelchairs

A

60”

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9
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What is a maximum distance to 60x60” passing space if accessible route is less than 60”wide?

A

200’

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10
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Minimum hallway width if turning point is less than 48” is…

A

42” for hallway and 48” when turning

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11
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Dimension required when turning point is more than 48” is…

A

36” hallway and 36” at the turning corner

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12
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Hight of forward reach

A

Unobstructed - 48” high point abd 15” min aff. Like outlets

Obstructed - 20”up to 25” is 44” max

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13
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What is min doorway depth?

A

32” min

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14
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What is the max opening force required to push or pull interior hinged doors

A

5 lbf- ft

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15
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What is the requirement for the doors with closers in terms of open position angle?

A

70deg

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16
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Threshold max height

A

1/4”

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17
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What happens if the threshold is higher?

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It must be beveled to after the first 1/4” must be made over the horizontal distance of at least 1/2”

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18
Q

Are round doorknobs allowed in ada?

A

No

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19
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Are closers allowed in ada door?

A

Yes but it must be set to slower speed

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20
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Max height of lavatory

A

34”

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21
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Max mirror height

A

40”

22
Q

Lowest height for lavatory bottom

A

27”

23
Q

Max depth of sink

A

19”

24
Q

Min sink depth

A

17”

25
Q

Water fountain max height

A

36”

26
Q

Min knee clearance

A

8”

27
Q

Min height of space for feet

A

9”

28
Q

What is clear space required at water closet

A

60x56”

29
Q

What are minimum ambulatory toilet stall dims

A

35 to 37” width out to out
60” min lenght
42” in front of it

30
Q

Bathtub with seat sude approach clearance

A

30” min

31
Q

Front approach bathtub clearance

A

48” min

32
Q

Clear floor space min required in front of bathtub with seat at head of tub

A

30” min

33
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What is grab height requirement

A

33 to 36”

34
Q

Max ramp and raise sizes

A

1 to 12 max raise of 30”
1 to 10 max raise of 6”
1 to 8 max raise of 3”

35
Q

Min clear width of ramp

A

36”

36
Q

Min landing lenght

A

60”

37
Q

If ramps change direction what is the landing width and length?

A

60x60

38
Q

Height of rail

A

Between 34 to 38”

39
Q

Railing extension min distance

A

12” beyond top and bottom of stair or ramp

40
Q

What is rail grip size?

A

1.25 to 1.5”

41
Q

In locations where stair are main means of egress and where stairs are not connected by elevator what is raiser and thread min size?

A

7” for R

11” for T

42
Q

Are open raisers permitted in egress areas?

A

No

43
Q

Can accessible route have a slope?

A

Yes only 1 to 20 or 5%. If more must meet ramp requirements

44
Q

Diameter of handrail

A

1.25 to 2”

45
Q

Min clear space between the handrail and the wall

A

1.5”

46
Q

What is clear width of 48” required in between the rails?

A

When exit stairway is part of accessible route in non- sprinklered building

47
Q

Area of refuge what is it and when it is required

A

Area where people are not able to use stairways and can wait there for assistance.
It must accommodate wheelchair space of 30x48 for 200 occupants or portion thereof.
Area of refuge is not required when building is sprinkled

48
Q

What is min height requirement for accessible route?

A

80”

49
Q

Max protruding object depth

A

4”

50
Q

What is the min height of protruding object?

A

27” min

51
Q

Detectable warning

A

Surface feature built or applied to a walking surface or element to warn of hazards on a circulation path

52
Q

Signs lettering sizes

A

5/8” to 2” high
1/32” raised above surface of the sign
Uppercase scans serif or simple serif
With grade 2 Braille

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