Must Know Info Part 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Principles of universal design
A
- equitable use
- flexibility in use
- simple and intuitive use
- perceptible information
- communmicates necessary info effectively to user
- low physical effort
- size and space for approach and use
2
Q
how far should railing be mounted from wall
A
1.5”
3
Q
height of exterior railing
A
should be waist height for user if walking (34-38”)
4
Q
diameter of raining
A
1.5-2”, with non-skid surface
5
Q
MINIMUM door width for walkers/w/c
A
walker: 18”
w/c: 26”
6
Q
slope for ramp
A
1”:12”
7
Q
how to calculate ramp length
A
height x 12 = length in inches
8
Q
when is 4x4 platform needed
A
ramp is excessively long (48” or more), UE weakness, ramp has a turn
9
Q
when is 5x5 platform needed
A
if ramp leads to door
10
Q
typical w/c width (rim-rim)
A
24-26”
11
Q
typical w/c length
A
42-43”
12
Q
ideal doorway and hallway clearance
A
36”
13
Q
360* w/c turning space required
A
60x60”
14
Q
ideal ramp width
A
36”
15
Q
max height for countertops
A
31”
