Ch. 4 Competency and Practice Management

Question 1

According to the ADA, what is the minimum width for an accessible route?

Answer 1

36 inches except at doors

Question 2

According to the ADA, what is the minimum clearance for a doorway?

Answer 2

32 inches

Question 3

At what height should door hardware be mounted per the ADA?

Answer 3

no higher than 48 inches from the finished floor

Question 4

According to the ADA what is the minimum area recommended for wheelchair turning?

Answer 4

60 inch diameter or 60” by 60” T shape (5x5feet)

Question 5

What is the recommended slope for an ADA accessible ramp?

Answer 5

1 foot per 12 inch rise MINIMUM.

(1:16 or 1:20 is preferred)

Question 6

What is the maximum rise for any run (aka max distance for a ramp before you need to have a platform)?

Answer 6

30 inches of rise maximum

Question 7

When do you need handrails on a ramp?

Answer 7

When the rise is more than 6 inches or horizontal projection is more than 72 inches (6 feet).

Question 8

What is the minimum depth (aka tread width) for stairs per ADA?

Answer 8

MINIMUM of 11 inches