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LARE Reference Guide (Codes) Flashcards

1
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Setback from property line for paved vehicular circulation ways such as parking, drives (except entrances) and loading spaces

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15’ from any street ROW / property line along a street
10’ from any other property line

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Building setbacks from property lines

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At least 25’ from any street ROW/property line along a street and 15’ from all other property lines

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Distance from any designated stream edge or other water body for any development requiring site disturbance.

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Any development requiring site disturbance shall be set back at least 50’ (15m) from edge of waterbody

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Activities allowed within a stream, lake, and wetland setback

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Activities that require direct water access (e.g. boat docks, boat ramps, etc)

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5
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How far from the edge of a designated wetland area is needed for development requiring site disturbance?

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100’ (30m)

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What is restricted within a floodplain

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Enclosed structures and their appurtenances (required accessory)

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General buffer zone required between conflicting adjacent land uses (e.g. commercial/industrial and residential)

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25’ (7.5m)

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Uses not allowed in buffer areas

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Active recreation, roads, parking, structures

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Active recreation setback

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30’ (9m) clear buffer zone around organized active recreational uses such as football, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball or uses of similar nature.

cannot contain pedestrian circulation except direct access

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10
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When is a guardrail required

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On retaining walls where the differences in grade on either side of the wall are in excess of 2.5’ (.75m) AND are located within 3’ (1m) to a walk, path, parking lot, or driveway on the higher elevation

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Guardrail height

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42” (1.1m) measured vertically from the leading edge of a stair tread or adjacent walking surface

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12
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How large of an opening can exist between balusters or other constructions in a guardrail system?

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Small enough so a sphere of 4” (100mm) in diameter cannot pass through

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13
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Orientation of a baseball/softball field

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East-northeast from home plate to centre field

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14
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Orientation of fields and courts (other than baseball/softball)

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Long axis north-south

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15
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Maximum length for a cul-de-sac and where is it measured to

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800’ (240m)
Measured from the centreline of the connecting road to the radius point of the cul-de-sac bulb

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16
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A vehicular circulation that is not considered a primary circulation route

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A drive solely used for parking lot ingress/egress

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17
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Alignment of intersections

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Intersections shall be directly aligned or offset 150’ (45m) between the adjacent curbs or edge of travel lanes

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18
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Alignment of driveway entrances

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Align on centre with streets or other driveways or offset a minimum of 75’ (23m) between adjacent curbs/edge of path of travel

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19
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Minimum sight triangle requirements

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Provide a total unobstructed view of 45’ (11.5m) at a height of 2’ (0.6m)-5’ (1.5m)

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Two way road width

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22’ (6.7m) minimum
26’ (8.0m) maximum

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21
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One-way road width

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11’ (3.3m)

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22
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Minimum inside turning radius for automobiles

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18’ (5.5m)

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23
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Minimum inside turning radius for large vehicles such as trucks, buses, and emergency vehicles

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30’ (9.1m)

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24
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Standard parking space dimensions

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9’ x 20’ (2.7m x 6m)

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25
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Dimensions for parallel parking spaces

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Minimum length of 22’ (6.7m)
Maximum width of 9’ (2.7m)

26
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Slope of parking areas

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Not to exceed 5%

27
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Requirements of off-street parking areas with more than forty spaces

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Maximum of 10 contiguous spaces without an island

Minimum width of parking island 9’ (2.7m)

28
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Dimension of a standard bus loading/unloading space

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12’ x 45’ (3.6m x 14m)

29
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Off-street stacking dimensions

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Drive lane no less than 11’ (3.3m), each space a minimum length of 18’ (5.5m)

30
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Off-street stacking spots required for uses with drive up windows

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6 spaces including the one at the window. 2 additional spaces for each additional window or unit

31
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Off-street stacking spots required for unattended drop boxes.

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2 spaces per box

32
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Dimensions for drop off/pick up areas

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Minimum length of 22’ (6.7m) and minimum width of 9’ (2.7m) per vehicle

33
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Service areas require a turn around area of what length?

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20’ (6m)

34
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Minimum number of accessible spaces required in a parking area

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1 for every 25 total spots
Over 500 spots, 2% of total
Over 1000 spots, 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000

35
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What is the ideal location for accessible parking in relation to the building it services?

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Shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance

36
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Requirements for accessible entrances

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50% of all public (not loading or service) entrances, one of which is ground level

37
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Minimum clear width of an accessible route

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3’ (1m), except at doors

38
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Doors on accessible routes shall have a maximum threshold rise of ______?

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1/2” (13mm)

39
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Maximum slope of a curb ramp

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1:12

40
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Maximum slope of gutters or accessible routes adjoining a curb ramp shall not exceed what slope?

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5%

41
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Minimum width of a curb ramp, exclusive of flared sides

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3’ (1m)

42
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Maximum slopes of flared sides for ramps

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1:12

43
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When would a flared side be needed on a ramp over a return curb?

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Flared sides are required if pedestrians are required to walk across the ramp or where the ramp is not protected by handrails or guardrails

44
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General parameters for a ramp on an accessible route

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Minimum 5% slope with a clear width of at least 3’ (1m)

45
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Maximum slope of a ramp

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1:12 with a maximum rise for any run shall be 2.5’ (0.75m)

46
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Slope requirements of a landing on a ramp

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2%

47
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Width requirements for landings on ramps

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Landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading to it

48
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Minimum length of a landing on a ramp

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5’ (1.5m)

49
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What factors can impact the size of a landing on a ramp and how would the size be impacted

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If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing size shall be 5’ x 5’ (1.5mx1.5m)

50
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Maximum cross slope of ramp surfaces

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2%

51
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What parameters of a ramp design would necessitate handrails?

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A rise greater than 6” (150mm) OR a length greater than 6’ (1.8m).

52
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If a ramp is 6’ (1.8m) long (or - has a rise greater than 6” (150mm), how many handrails would be required. What would the exception be

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On on each side, exceptions for curb ramps or ramps adjacent to seating in assembly areas

53
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Where does a handrail need to be continuous in a ramp design

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The inside handrail on switchback or dog leg ramps shall always be continuous

54
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What are the requirements for handrail extensions on stairs and ramps

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12” (300mm) beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment, parallel with the floor/ground surface.

Extensions shall not extend into adjacent walks

55
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Spacing required between the handrail and the wall

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1 1/2” (38mm)

56
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Height of the top of the handrail gripping surface

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34” and 38” above ramp surface (850 - 1050mm)

57
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Handrail diameter

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Outside diameter of minimum 1 1/4” (32mm) and maximum 2” (50mm)

58
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Maximum riser height

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7” (175mm)

59
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Minimum riser height

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4” (100mm)

60
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Minimum tread depth

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11” (275mm)

61
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How to measure the tread depth (from which point to which point)

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Measure horizontally from the tread’s leading edge to the next read’s leading edge

62
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Slope requirements on stairs

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Treads shall have a wash of 2% from back to front to allow for drainage and minimize pooling water and ice hazards

LARE Section 3 (5 decks)

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