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Lecture 3: Accessibility Flashcards

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1
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figural space

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figure/ground relationship
occupied vs. unoccupied space
positive vs. negative space

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poche

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viewed in plans, figural void, see how it looks

- a way to articulate space

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interstitial space

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space between two defined spaces

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gray space

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frequently unused spaces, forgotten space

ex. under stairs

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layered space

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making smaller spaces appear larger and more interesting through connections

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universal space

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completely open space within building with multiple purposes

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space within a space

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helps to define a space

ex. soffit, awning

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effect of a window

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makes area feel bigger and creates view

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enfilade

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series of rooms with doors in line with each other, travel room to room to room
ex. museums

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atrium

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large open space located within a building, provides light and ventilation, links spaces together

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primary datum

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organize space
vertical element
what is that line connecting spaces

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socialpetal space

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design to bring people together

ex. arrangement of furniture

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socialfugal space

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design to discourage interaction and social contact

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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Association

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IBC

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international building code

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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rights and laws protecting people with disabilities

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17
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What are the two code components?

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  1. occupancy (construction, floor area, height)

2. exit egress (fire protection, fire extinguishing)

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occupancy type: A

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assembly

ex. recreation center, church, theater, restaurant

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occupancy type: B

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business

ex. universities, offices

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occupancy type: E

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education (K-12)

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occupancy type: I

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institutional

ex. nursing home, hospital, mental health institutes, prison/jail

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occupancy type: M

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mercantile

ex. retail

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occupancy type: R

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residential

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24
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What two things are required in a bedroom?

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  1. window

2. closet

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25
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construction types

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Type I (lightly protected) - Type V (unprotected)

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system

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continuous unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any point in building/structure

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27
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rated walls

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how long it takes to burn in a fire

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28
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The number of required exits is dependent on:

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occupancy
occupant load
limitations

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exit access

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portion of egress that leads to exit, could be anywhere

30
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exit

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protected path, non-combustible material

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exit discharge

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between termination of exit and the public

32
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exit doors

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  • must swing in to path of travel

- must not swing into a required path of travel, such as a corridor

33
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occupancy of ______ people require multiple exits

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50+

must be placed a distance apart equal to half of the diagonal distance of the room

34
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stair width

A

occupant load 50+ people: at least 44”

occupant load

35
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minimum tread width

A

11”

36
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maximum riser height

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7-7.5”

37
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handrail distance from wall

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4.5” on each side

38
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handrail height

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34-38”

39
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Baluster clearance (child’s head)

A

4”

40
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nosing length

A

1” minimum (helps not trip)

41
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head room

A

6’0” minimum

42
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all stairwells with ____ risers must have a handrail that is continuous for entire stair length

A

3+

43
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maximum handrail size

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1.25-2”

44
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minimum residential stair width

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36”

45
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minimum commercial stair width

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44”

46
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ramp landing every ____ ft. (place of rest)

A

20

47
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ramp: 1 foot raise = _________

A

12 feet long

48
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drawing stairs: break lines ____ cut going up

A

4’

49
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What to include when drawing stairs:

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  • handrail
  • treads
  • landings
  • entrance
  • break lines
50
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How to determine the maximum number of treads and risers:

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  • must know vertical dimension between floor levels
  • always one treas fewer than the number of risers because you start on the ground
  • 7/11
  • always round up
51
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corridors

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try to avoid dead end corridors - 20’

52
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accessible route

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someone in a wheelchair can go through

53
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wheelchair passage

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minimum 60” for 2 wheelchairs

no more than 200 ft

54
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minimum turn around for wheelchair

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36”

55
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passageway for wheelchair

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32”

56
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wheelchair passage point cannot be more than ____ feet

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200

57
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wheelchair minimum floor clear space

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30” by 48”

58
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wheelchair: ___ diameter circle for turning 180 degrees

A

60”

59
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door clearance for wheelchair:

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12” push side of door

18” pull side of door

60
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wheelchair: maximum threshold height

A

1/2”

61
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toilet room: ___ wheelchair turning radius

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5’

62
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wheelchair toilet stalls width

A

32”

63
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grab bar height

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33”-36”

64
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toilet must be ____ from wall

A

18”

65
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faucets must be operable with _________

A

one hand

66
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wheelchair mirrors

A
  • angled down

- mounted lower

67
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wheelchair floors slip resistant

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  • no level changes less than 1/4”

- firm/no cushion in carpeting

68
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ramps: ____ before landing is required

A

30”

69
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minimum clearing width for ramps

A

36”

70
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ramp handrail height

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mounted 32”-38” on both sides

71
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ADA signage: seating

A

at least 5% has to be accessible for those in wheelchairs

72
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interior is ____ more polluted than outisde

A

10-50 times

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