About the Book
The ultimate reference to the latest ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities Architects, interior designers, engineers, facility managers, and related building professionals will find this to be a handy guide to the latest Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Registry in 2004 and subsequently updated. As this book went to press in 2010, the U.S. Justice Department was expected to soon adopt the latest ADAAG, as covered in this book.
These guidelines have been revamped to offer more cohesive architectural guidance that improves the accessible design of buildings for individuals with special needs. Learn what the essentials of these revised guidelines are with this handy reference—what has changed, what hasn't, how to apply the guidelines, and what effect they will have on both the public and private sectors—with:
An easy-to-use format that follows the same organization as the actual revised ADAAG, with the revised numbering system, updated scoping, and technical provisions
A chapter focused on the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), which is specific to those dealing with federal buildings and facilities funded by the federal government
Special commentaries on crucial or hard-to-understand examples, with photographs that illustrate practical applications of the guidelines, written by an architect who is an accessibility expert that consults regularly with design professionals, building owners, and facility managers
The ADA Companion Guide combines the complete ADAAG and ABA guidelines with explanations, commentary, and illustrations, offering easy-to-follow guidance on how to eliminate unnecessary architectural barriers for persons with disabilities.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
History xvi
Part 1: Summary of Changes 1
ADA Chapter 1: Application and Administration 2
ADA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements 4
ABA Application, and Scoping (Chapters F1 and F2) 35
ADA Technical Requirements (Chapters 3 through 10) 38
ADA Chapter 3: Building Blocks 38
ADA Chapter 4: Accessible Routes 40
ADA Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements 49
ADA Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities 52
ADA Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features 59
ADA Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements 67
ADA Chapter 9: Built-In Elements 75
ADA Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities 77
Part 2: The Americans with Disabilities Act 79
ADA Chapter 1: Application and Administration 79
101 Purpose 80
102 Dimensions for Adults and Children 80
103 Equivalent Facilitation 81
104 Conventions 81
105 Referenced Standards 83
106 Definitions 87
ADA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements 91
201 Application 91
202 Existing Buildings and Facilities 92
203 General Exceptions 94
204 Protruding Objects 97
205 Operable Parts 97
206 Accessible Routes 98
207 Accessible Means of Egress 109
208 Parking Spaces 109
209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops 112
210 Stairways 113
211 Drinking Fountains 114
212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks 115
213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities 116
214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 118
215 Fire Alarm Systems 118
216 Signs 119
217 Telephones 122
218 Transportation Facilities 125
219 Assistive Listening Systems 126
220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 127
221 Assembly Areas 127
222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 131
223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 132
224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 133
225 Storage 137
226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 139
227 Sales and Service 140
228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers 141
229 Windows 141
230 Two-Way Communication Systems 141
231 Judicial Facilities 142
232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities 142
233 Residential Facilities 144
234 Amusement Rides 147
235 Recreational Boating Facilities 149
236 Exercise Machines and Equipment 150
237 Fishing Piers and Platforms 150
238 Golf Facilities 151
239 Miniature Golf Facilities 151
240 Play Areas 152
241 Saunas and Steam Rooms 155
242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 155
243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 156
Part 3: The Architectural Barriers Act 157
ABA Chapter 1: Application and Administration 157
F101 Purpose 157
F102 Dimensions for Adults and Children 158
F103 Modifications and Waivers 158
F104 Conventions 158
F105 Referenced Standards 158
F106 Definitions 158
ABA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements 161
F201 Application 161
F202 Existing Buildings and Facilities 161
F203 General Exceptions 165
F204 Protruding Objects 167
F205 Operable Parts 167
F206 Accessible Routes 167
F207 Accessible Means of Egress 173
F208 Parking Spaces 174
F209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops 175
F210 Stairways 175
F211 Drinking Fountains 175
F212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks 176
F213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities 176
F214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 177
F215 Fire Alarm Systems 177
F216 Signs 177
F217 Telephones 179
F218 Transportation Facilities 180
F219 Assistive Listening Systems 180
F220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 180
F221 Assembly Areas 181
F222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 183
F223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 183
F224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 184
F225 Storage 184
F226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 185
F227 Sales and Service 185
F228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers 186
F229 Windows 186
F230 Two-Way Communication Systems 186
F231 Judicial Facilities 187
F232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities 187
F233 Residential Facilities 188
F234 Amusement Rides 192
F235 Recreational Boating Facilities 193
F236 Exercise Machines and Equipment 194
F237 Fishing Piers and Platforms 194
F238 Golf Facilities 194
F239 Miniature Golf Facilities 194
F240 Play Areas 194
F241 Saunas and Steam Rooms 195
F242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 195
F243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 196
Part 4: Technical Chapters 197
ADA Chapter 3: Building Blocks 197
301 General 197
302 Floor or Ground Surfaces 197
303 Changes in Level 199
304 Turning Space 200
305 Clear Floor or Ground Space 202
306 Knee and Toe Clearance 204
307 Protruding Objects 206
308 Reach Ranges 210
309 Operable Parts 213
ADA Chapter 4: Accessible Routes 214
401 General 214
402 Accessible Routes 214
403 Walking Surfaces 215
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 217
405 Ramps 230
406 Curb Ramps 234
407 Elevators 238
408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators 248
409 Private Residence Elevators 250
410 Platform Lifts 252
ADA Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements 253
501 General 253
502 Parking Spaces 253
503 Passenger Loading Zones 258
504 Stairways 259
505 Handrails 260
ADA Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities 264
601 General 264
602 Drinking Fountains 264
603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms 267
604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments 268
605 Urinals 279
606 Lavatories and Sinks 280
607 Bathtubs 283
608 Shower Compartments 286
609 Grab Bars 293
610 Seats 294
611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 297
612 Saunas and Steam Rooms 297
ADA Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features 297
701 General 297
702 Fire Alarm Systems 298
703 Signs 298
704 Telephones 306
705 Detectable Warnings 309
706 Assistive Listening Systems 310
707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 312
708 Two-Way Communication Systems 316
ADA Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements 317
801 General 317
802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats 317
803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 323
804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes 323
805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 327
806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 327
807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells 329
808 Courtrooms 329
809 Residential Dwelling Units 330
810 Transportation Facilities 332
811 Storage 336
ADA Chapter 9: Built-In Elements 337
901 General 337
902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 337
903 Benches 337
904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters 338
ADA Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities 342
1001 General 342
1002 Amusement Rides 342
1003 Recreational Boating Facilities 346
1004 Exercise Machines and Equipment 351
1005 Fishing Piers and Platforms 352
1006 Golf Facilities 353
1007 Miniature Golf Facilities 354
1008 Play Areas 355
1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 360
1010 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 370
Resources 371
Index 373
About the Author :
MARCELA ABADI RHOADS, AIA, RAS, is a registered architect and a registered accessibility specialist based in Texas. As owner of Abadi Accessibility, abadiaccess.com, Rhoads assists design professionals and building owners with accessibility consultation on all phases of design and construction. She also helps educate practitioners and the public about accessibility through seminars, blogs, and a monthly newsletter.
