Proposed Changes to theProposed Changes to theADA & ABA Accessibility GuidelinesADA & ABA Accessibility Guidelines

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U.S. Access BoardU.S. Access Board

for the ADA Distance for the ADA Distance Learning 2000 program.Learning 2000 program.

February 15, 2000February 15, 2000

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ABA/ADAABA/ADAAccessibility GuidelinesAccessibility Guidelines• Coordinated ADA and ABA into

single rule

• Contains three parts– Scoping document for ADA facilities

(Part I)– Scoping document for ABA facilities

(Part II)– Common technical criteria referenced by both

scoping (Part III)

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Key Goals of RulemakingKey Goals of Rulemaking

• Updated for clarification and to reflect technological developments

• Guidelines more consistent with model building codes and standards

• Guidelines meet the needs of persons with disabilities

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New FeaturesNew Features• New numbering consistent with model

codes and standards

• Streamlined structure and organization of chapters

• Updated scoping & technical provisions

• New figures and commentary

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ADA Application & ScopingADA Application & Scoping

• All portions of sites and facilities are subject to the guidelines unless otherwise noted

• Integrates the scoping for exterior and interior facilities

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ADA ScopingADA Scoping

New ProvisionsNew Provisions• Sinks (212)

• Laundry equipment (214)

• Number of beds in transient lodging (224)

• Self-service storage facilities (225)

• Windows (230)

• Accessible residential facilities (234)

• Visual alarms in work areas (203.3)

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ADA ScopingADA Scoping

Substantive ChangesSubstantive Changes

• Elevators including new provisions for destination-oriented (206.6 - 407.3)

• Elevators including new provisions for limited-use/limited application elevators (206.6 - 407.4)

• TTYs

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ADA ScopingADA Scoping

QuestionsQuestions

• Access to employee work areas & stations

• Companion seating & aisle seating in assembly areas

• Visual alarms in transient lodging

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ABA Application & ScopingABA Application & Scoping

• Modifications & waivers (F103)

• Existing buildings & facilities (F202)

• Additions (F202.2)

• Leases (F202.6)

• Housing (F234) exception formilitary housing

For facilities covered by the ABA. Differences found in sections covering:

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ABA ScopingABA Scoping

QuestionsQuestions• Exception for military housing

• Certain provisions in the ADA scoping not included in the ABA scoping such as:

• an exception for work areas--approach, enter, exit

• an exception for the accessible route in private multi-level buildings less than 3 stories or less than 3,000 sq ft

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

• Technical requirements that are referenced by the ADA & ABA scoping documents

• Based on recommendations from the advisory committee

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Common TechnicalCommon TechnicalNew ProvisionsNew Provisions

• Elevators (407)

• Laundry equipment (611)

• Residential facilities (Chapter 11)

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ElevatorsElevators• Existing elevators (407.5)

• Destination oriented (407.3)

• Limited use, limited application (407.4)

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Laundry EquipmentLaundry Equipment• Provide a clear floor space for

parallel approach

• Provide accessible operable parts

• Top loading machine height of appliance openings 34 in. max

• Front loading machine height of appliance openings 15-34 inches

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Laundry EquipmentLaundry Equipment

Figure 611.4

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Residential FacilitiesResidential Facilities• Covers accessible dwelling units

(1102)

• Provides requirements for entrances

• Elements of accessible route

• Laundry equipment

• Kitchens

• Units with communication features

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Residential FacilitiesResidential Facilities• Toilet & bathing• Storage• Windows

Figure 1102.12.4

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

Substantive ChangesSubstantive Changes• Toilet & bathing rooms (603)• Communication elements (Chapter 7)• Wheelchair seating in assembly areas

(Chapter 8)

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Toilet & Bathing ChangesToilet & Bathing Changes• Ambulatory stalls retained

• Alternate roll-in shower permitted in any occupancy

• Transfer showers measured at center-point of opposing sides

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Non-Wheelchair Non-Wheelchair Accessible CompartmentsAccessible Compartments

Figure 604.8.2

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Communication Elements Communication Elements ChangesChanges• Fire alarm systems (702)

• Signs (703)

• ATM & fare machines (707)

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Visible AlarmsVisible Alarms

• Based on NFPA 72-1996

• Requires permanent installation including transient lodging

• New criteria for light dispersion

• New requirements to determine minimum lamp intensity

• Revised requirements for spacing & intensity located in corridors

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Visual AlarmVisual AlarmCorridor SpacingCorridor Spacing

Figure 702.3.5

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Signs ChangesSigns Changes

• Technical criteria developed by the ANSI A117 Signage Task Force

• Permanent signs can comply with tactile & visual access on 1 or 2 signs

• Signs permitted on push side of doors with closers and without hold-open devices

• Minimum viewing distance is specified by approach limitations on sign

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Sign Mounting LocationSign Mounting Location

Figure 703.2.7

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Wheelchair Seating inWheelchair Seating inAssembly AreasAssembly Areas• Lines of sight• Readily removable companion seats• Vertical dispersion• Access to wheelchair space not through

more than one adjoining wheelchair space• Seek additional information-important

issues• Equivalent vertical access

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ComparableComparableLines of SightLines of Sight

Figure 802.9.1 Figure 802.9.2

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

QuestionsQuestions

• Operable parts - types that would be affected by 3.5 lbs max force and 1/10 inch stroke

• Emergency communication systems in elevators and areas of refuge - visible and audible signals, more interactive devices

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

QuestionsQuestions

• Drinking fountains - forward approach

• Shower seats - rectangular vs. “L” shape

• Audible fire alarm systems - optimal frequency range

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

QuestionsQuestions

• TTYs - height of display screen

• Interactive transaction machines - design conflict between this section & types of ITM

• Captioning - related to the built environment

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Common TechnicalCommon Technical

QuestionsQuestions

• Wheelchair seating in assembly areas - alternatives to secondary concourse, vertical separation, varying distances, lines of sight

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What’s the next step?What’s the next step?• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(NPRM) published Nov. 16, 1999

• Public comment period (90 to 120 days) to March 15, 2000

• Board analyses public comment

• Board published Final Rule

• Standard setting agencies issue amended regulations

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