*Universal Design Flashcards
what is the minimum clear width for an accessible route?
36” continuously and 32” at a passage point such as a doorway
What is the minimum passage width for two wheelchairs?
60”
If an accessible route is less than 60” wide, then passing spaces at least 60” x 60” must be provided at intervals…
not to exceed 200ft
What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate a stationary wheelchair?
30” x 48”
An accessible route may have a slope up to…
1:20
A slope greater than this would be classified as a ramp
A doorway must have a minimum clear opening width of…
32”
Thresholds at doorways cannot exceed what height
1/4”
What is the maximum rise for any ramp limited to?
30” (Slope 1:12)
The controls for all accessible (barrier free) wall mounted restroom accessories must be located how many inches/mm AFF for a SIDE reach:
15”-48”
What is the maximum height of an accessible (barrier free) sink?
34”
At what height should upper cabinets be installed for barrier free design?
The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum
What is the minimum clear width of a ramp?
A ramp must have a minimum clear width of 36″ (915 mm) and landings at least as wide as the widest ramp leading to them.
When designing a stairway, which items must be designed to specific requirements to be accessible?
nosing and handrail
There are no special accessibility requirements on the height of the riser or depth of the stair treads that vary from the standard building code.
Where should permanent tactile signs be located?
will be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door, so that there is a minimum clear floor space of 18” x 18” (455 mm x 455 mm) centered on the tactile characters beyond the arc of the door swing
