ANSI/ICC A117.1

Question 1

Referencing ANSI/ ICC A117.1, the allowable unobstructed forward reach range of a person in a wheelchair is between what range of inches from the ground or floor?

Answer 1

15” to 48” - 308.2 - Forward Reach - 308.2.1 Unobstructed - Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the floor.

Question 2

According to ANSI/ICC A117.1, the maximum opening force for the fire rated opening is

Answer 2

None of the above - 404.2.8 - Door-Opening Force. Fire doors shall have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open doors other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. interior hinges door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum 2. Sliding or folding door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum

Question 3

ANSI/ICC A117.1 states that the maximum allowable force for pushing open or pulling open doors, other than fire doors for interior hinged doors is:

Answer 3

5 pounds 404.2.8 - Door-Opening Force. Fire doors shall have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open doors other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. interior hinges door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum 2. Sliding or folding door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum

Question 4

According to ICC/ANSI A117.1, what is the minimum sweep period of a door closer from an open position of 90 degrees to an open position of 12 degrees

Answer 4

5 seconds - 404.2.7 Closing Speed - 404.2.7.1 - Door closers - door closers shall 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 shall be 5 seconds minimum.

Question 5

In preparing a specification, which of the following would take precedence in determining accessibility requirement?

Answer 5

Local building code - Foreward - Adoption ICC A117.1-2009 is available for adoption and use by jurisdictions internationally. Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is intended to be accomplished through adoption by reference in accordance with proceedings establishing the jurisdiction’s laws

Question 6

ANSI/ICC A117.1 indicates the bottom of vision lights in accessible doors shall be installed how many inches maximum above the floor or ground?

Answer 6

43” - 404.2.10 Vision Lites Doors and sidelites adjacent to doors containing one or more glazing panels that permit viewing through the panels shall have the bottom of at least one panel on either the door or adjacent sidelite 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum above the floor.

Question 7

ANSI/ICC A117.1 indicates, “Projections into a clear opening width are permitted from what range of inches above the finished floor or ground?

Answer 7

34 to 80 - 404.2.2 Clear Width - Doorways shall have a clear opening width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear opening width of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth at doors and doorways without doors shall provide a clear opening width of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the floor. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches ( 865 mm ) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the floor shall not exceed 4 inches (100 mm)