Ch.9 Barrier free design

Question 1

Federal law that requires all commercial and public accommodations be accessible to people with disabilities

Answer 1

Barrier free or universal design

Question 2

Continuous, unobstructed pass connecting all accessible elements in space is in a building or facility. It includes court orders, doorways, Florence, ranch, elevators, Liz, and clear force base at fixtures

Answer 2

 accessible route

Question 3

What is the minimum clear width for an accessible route

Answer 3

36 inches continuously and 32 inches at a passage point such as a doorway

Question 4

What is the maximum distance to the passage point can be for accessible design

Answer 4

24 inches long

Question 5

What is the minimum passage width for two wheelchairs

Answer 5

60 inches

Question 6

What is the minimum clear force base required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair

Answer 6

30 x 48“

Question 7

What is the minimum diameter circle that is required for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn

Answer 7

60 inches

Question 8

What is the slope that an acceptable route may have

Answer 8

1:20

Question 9

What is the minimum clear opening width of a door when opened at 90°

Answer 9

32 inches

Question 10

What is the maximum depth of a doorway that is 32 inches wide

Answer 10

24 inches

Question 11

What is the maximum threshold vertical change in elevation at doorways

Answer 11

1/4 inch

Question 12

What is the maximum opening force required to push or pull open an interior hinged door

Answer 12

5 pounds

Question 13

What is the minimum clear opening for a toilet stall

Answer 13

32 inches

Question 14

What is the height of Grabarz above the floor

Answer 14

33 to 36 inches