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CARM: California Accessibility Reference Manual w/CDROM Overview
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CARM: California Accessibility Reference Manual w/CDROM Contents
Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations, xii
- Specifications, standards, codes, what's the difference?, xiii
History, xiv
Key Accessibility Dates, xiv
- A Brief History, xiv
Questions and Answers - ADA & DSA, xvi
Frequently Asked Questions, xvi
Definitions and General Terminology, xxv
1.
Accessibility in New Buildings, 2
- Design, 3
- Maintenance of Accessible Features, 3
- Dimensional Tolerances, 3
- Temporary Structures, 3
- Temporary Restrictions, 3
2. Building Accessibility, 4
General Requirements, 5
- In New Construction, 5
- In Existing Buildings, 5
3. Access to Employee Areas, 6
Work Stations, 7
- Aisles Serving I Side, 7
- Aisles Serving 2 Sides, 7
- Floor Surfaces, 7
- Floors and Levels, 9
4. Accessibility For Existing Buildings Facilities (Alteration & Repair), 10
- General Requirements, 11
- The Obligation to Provide Access, 11
- Alterations, Structural Repairs, 11
- CFR (Regulations), 15
- General Accessibility For Entrances, Exits and Paths of Travel, 17
5. Access to Public Buildings By
Physically Handicapped Persons (Title 24 Administrative Code 2001), 18
Compliance Procedures, 18
- Purpose, 18
- General, 18
- Application, 18
- Fees, 19
- Project Cost, 19
- Revision of Plans and Specifications, 20
- Billing for Further Fees, 20
- Refunds, 20
- Review of Plans & Specifications, 20
- Written Approval, 20
- Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance Processing Product Approval, January 1, 2001, 21
- Acceptance of Detectable Warning and Directional Surface Products, 22
- Application for Independent Entity Evaluation Approval (IEEA), 23
6. Historic Preservation (2001 Title 24, Part 8), 24
Alternative Accessibility Provisions, 25
- Basic Provisions, 25
- Preferred Alternatives, 25
- Entry, 25
- Doors, Power-Assisted Doors, 27
- Toilet Rooms, 27
- Ramps & Lifts, 27
- Equivalent Facilitation, 27
- Exceptions, 29
- ADA Standards, 29
- Minimum Requirements, 31
7. Accessibility For Group A Occupancies, 32
- Assistive Listening Systems, 33
- Auditoriums, Assembly Halls, Theaters, Stages, Enclosed &
Unenclosed Platforms & Orchestra Pits, and Related Facilities
Seating, 40
- Stadiums, Grandstands, Bleachers, Athletic Pavilions,
Gymnasiums and Swimming Pools, Deck Areas and Miscellaneous
Sport-Related Facilities, Sanitary and Locker Facilities, 46
- Dining, Banquet & Bar Facilities, Seating, Counters, Food Service Lines/Aisles, Tableware Areas, Food Preparation Areas, 50
- Religious Facilities, 56
8. Accessibility For Group B
Occupancies, 58
Offices Buildings, 59
- Personal and Public Service Facilities, 59|
- Business and Professional Offices, 61
- Public Utility Facilities, 61
- Police Department, Law Enforcement,
- Fire Department, Courtrooms, 63
9. Accessibility For Group E Occupancies, 64
- Laboratory Rooms, Teaching Facility Cubicles and Study Areas,
Library Open Book Stacks, Bookshelves, Card Catalogs & Checkout
Counters, 65
- Factories and Warehouses, 68
10. Accessibility For Group H Occupancies, 70
Accessible Sanitation Facilities, 71
- Accessible Routes, 71
- Accessible Floors & Levels, 71
- Employee Work Areas, 71
11. Accessibility For Group I
Occupancies, 72
Medical Care Facilities: Entrance, Parking, and Passenger Loading Zones, 73
- Patient Bedrooms and Toilet Rooms, 75
- Patient Bedroom Areas, 77
- Alterations to Patient Bedrooms, 77
12. Accessibility For Group M
Occupancies, 78
Checkstands, Point-of-Sale Machines, Checkout Aisles, Turnstiles, 79
- Theft Prevention Barriers, 83
- Fitting and Dressing Rooms, 85
13. Accessibility For Outdoor
Occupancies, 86
Parks and Recreational Areas, 87
14. Accessibility For Group R Occupancies, 90
a. Hotels, Motels, Inns,
Dormitories, Resorts, Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Transient
Group Homes and Similar Places of Transient Lodging, 91
- Guest Rooms and Suites, 91
- Available Range of Accommodations, 93
- Access to Beds, 93
- Dormitory Rooms, 93
- Public- and Common-Use Rooms or Areas, 95
- Recreation Facilities, 95
- Kitchen Facilities, 95
- Toilet Facilities, 95
- Visual Alarms, 95
- Visual Notification Devices, 95
- Telephones For Persons with Hearing Impairments, 95
- Bathing and Shower Facilities, 97
- Bathroom Doors and Floor Space, 97
- Tubs and Showers, 97
- Water Closets, 99
- Lavatory and Mirrors, 99
- Controls and Dispensers, 103
- Building and Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units, 103
b. Parking and Site Requirements, 105
- Participation Areas, 105
- Swimming Pools, 107
15. Adaptable Dwelling Units, 110
Doors, 111
- Kitchens, 111
- Kitchen Sinks, 111
- Countertops, 113
- Lower Shelving, 113
- Laundry Rooms, 115
- Electrical Outlets, 115
- Bathrooms, 115
- Water Closets, 115
- Grab Bar Reinforcement, 117
- Shower Stalls, 119
- Bathtubs, 119
- Lavatories and Mirrors, 119
16. Requirements For Accessible Routes in Covered Buildings Without an Elevator, 124
- Single Buildings With Common (Lobby) Entrance, 125
- All Other Sites, Including Single Building With Multiple Entrances, 125
- Test No. I - Individual Building Test127
- Test No. 2 - Site Analysis Test, 127
- Test No. 3 - Unusual Characteristics Test, 129
- Additional Requirements, 129
17. Accessible Route of Travel, 130
- Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities, 131
18. Parking, 132
Parking Stall Signage, 133
- Street Surface Signage, 133
- Single Parking Stalls, 135
- Van Parking Stalls, 135
- Double Parking Stalls, 137
- Double Diagonal Parking Stalls, 139
- Parking Structures, 139
19. Passenger Drop-off and
Loading Zones, 140
Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones, 141
- Valet Parking, 141
- Vertical Clearance, 141
20. Ramps, 142
Primary Entrance and Special Occupancy, 143
- Top Landing Size, 143
- Landing Width, Length, 145
- Other Intermediate Landings, 145
- Encroachment of Doors, 145
- Ramp Handrails, 145
- Wheel Guides, 147
21. Guardrails, 148
General Requirements, 149
- Guardrail Height, 149
- Guardrail Openings, 151
- Perimeter Guardrails, 151
22. Curb Ramps, 152
General Requirements, 153
- Obstructions, 155
- Detectable Warning, 155
- Diagonal Curb Ramps, 157
23. Pedestrian Grade Separations
(Over/Underpasses), 158
General Requirements, 159
24. Walks and Sidewalks, 160
Continuous Surface, 161
- Gratings, 161
- Slopes Less Than 6 Percent, 161
- Slopes 6 Percent or Greater, 161
- Surface Cross Slopes, 161
- Change in Level Areas, 161
- Maneuvering Clearances at Doors, 163
25. Hazards, 164
Warning Curbs, 165
- Overhanging Obstructions, 165
- Protruding Objects, 165
- Headroom, 165
- Detectable Warnings, 167
26. Stairways, 170
General Requirements, 171
- Handrails, 171
- Handgrips, 173
- Stair Level Identification Sign, 175
- Striping For Visual Impaired, 177
- UBC 1997 Standards 10-2, 178
- Treads, Nosing & and Risers, 179
27. Entrances & Exits, 180
Entrances & Exits, 181
- Entrance Signage, 183
- Temporary Restrictions, 183
- Recessed Doormats, 183
- Gates, 183
28. Egress and Areas For
Evacuation
Assistance, 184
General Requirements, 185
- Location and Construction, 185
- Adjacent Stairway, 187
- Tlwo-Way Communication, 187
- Identification, 189
- Area for Evacuation Assistance,
- High-Rise Alternative, 189
29. Doors & Doorways, 190
General Requirements, 191
- Door Width and Height, 191
- Hinged Doors, Pairs of Doors,
- Folding Doors, Sliding Doors, 191
- Clear Space at Doors, 193
- Vestibules/Two Door Series, 193
- Door Opening Force, 195
- Revolving Doors, 195
- Turnstiles, 195
30. Door Hardware, 196
Exit Doors, 197
- Locking/Latching Doors, 197
- Opening Hardware, 197
- Door Closer, 199
31. Thresholds at Doorways, 200
Changes in level, 201
- Carpet, 201
- Doormats, 201
32. Clear Floor or Ground Space
For Wheelchair, 202
- Clear Floor or Ground, 203
- Size and Approach, 203
- Clearance Wheelchair Spaces, 203
33. Floors, Levels and Ground
Surfaces, 204
General Requirements, 205
- Changes in Level, 205
- Carpet, 205
- Gratings, 205
34. Interior Travel
Routes-Aisles, Alcoves & Corridors, 206
Aisles, 207
- Alcoves-Front Access, 207
- Alcoves-Side Access, 207
- Corridors, 209
35. Corridors, Hallways &
Exterior Exit Balconies, 210
Corridors and Hallways Widths, 211
- Corridors and Hallways Over 200 Feet, 211
36. Water Fountains, Drinking,
212
Space Allowance & Reach Ranges, 213
- Surfaces For Wheelchair, 213
- The Bubbler, 213
- Spout Height & Location, 213
- Controls, 213
- Clearances, 215
- Free Standing or Built-In Units215
37. Space Allowances, 216
Wheelchair Passage Width, 217
- Wheelchair Turning Space, 217
- Size and Approach, 217
- Relationship of Maneuvering
- Clearances to Wheelchair Spaces, 217
38. Reach Ranges, 218
Forward Reach, 219
- Side Reach, 219
39. Alarms, 220
Selected NFPA 72-1999, National
- Fire Alarm Code Sections, 220,222,224
- Emergency Warning Systems, 221
- Audible Alarms, 221
- Visual Alarms, 221
- ADA Spacing in Rooms & Corridors, 227
- Auxiliary Alarms, 227
40. Elevators, Control Panel,
Visual & Audible Signals, 228
General Requirements, 229
- Entrance Signs, 229
- Door Operation & Size, 229
- Car Inside, 229
- Car Call, 231
- Door Protective and Reopening Device, 231
- Operation & Leveling, 233
- Handrails, 233
- Car Controls, 235
- Illumination, 235
- Car Position Indicator and Signal, 235
- Hall Call Buttons, 235
- Hall Lantern, 237
- Doorjamb Marking, 237
41. Special Access (Wheelchair)
Lifts, 238
General Requirements, 239
- Landing Size, 241
- Special Access (Wheelchair Lifts), 241
- Platform Lifts, 241
- Pits, 243
- Car Enclosure, 243
- Car Doors and Gates, 243
- Light in Car, 245
- Buffers and Buffer Supports, 245
- Emergency Stop Switch, Devices, 245
- Capacity, Speed, 247
- Rise, 247
- Capacity Plate, 247
- Inclined Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts, 249
- Controls and Operating Mechanisms, 249
42. Public Telephones, 250
Clear Floor Ground Space, 251
- Size and Approach, 251
- Mounting Height, 251
- Equipment for Hearing Impaired, 253
- Cord Length, 253
- Enclosures, 253
- Protruding Telephone Enclosures, 255
- Text Telephones, 257
- Signage, Controls, 257
43. Sanitary Facilities, 258
General Requirements, 259
- Separate Toilet Facilities, 259
- Clear Doorway Opening, 259
- Suggested Dimensions For
- Childrens' Use, 261
- Identification Symbols For
- Sanitary Facilities, 261
- Door Signage, 261
- Wall Signage, 263
- Raised Characters and Pictorial
- Symbol For Signs, 263
- Letter Type, 263
- Character Size, 263
- Pictorial Symbol Signs (Pictograms), 263
44. Urinal Facilities, 264
Accessible Urinal Walls, 265
- Floor Surface, 265
- Flush Control, 265
45. Lavatory, 266
General Requirements, 267
- Clear Floor Space, 267
- Height and Clearances, 267
- Exposed Pipes and Surfaces, 267
- Faucets, 267
- Mirrors, 267
46. Lavatories/Lavatory Fixtures
& Accessories, 268
Clear Floors, 269
- Mirrors, 269
47. Toilet Facilities, 270
Grab Bars, 271
- Grab Bar Location, 271
- Grab Bar Dynamics, 273
- Turning Space Requirements, 273
- Accessories, 275
- Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 275
48. Single Accommodation Toilets,
276
General Requirements, 277
- Clear Space, 277
- Water Closets, 279
- Grab Bars, 279
- Structural Strength, 281
- Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste
- Receptacles, 283
- Interior Surfaces, 283
49. Multiple Accommodation
Toilets, 284
General Requirements, 285
- Clear Space, 285
- Water Closets, 285
- Compartment Doors, 287
- Door Hardware, 287
- Grab Bars, 289
- Structural Strength, 289
- Towel, Sanitary Napkins,
- Waste Receptacles, 291
- Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 291
- Interior Surfaces, 291
50. Front Transfer Tollets, 292
General Requirements, 293
- Water Closets, 293
- Clear Space, 293
- Grab Bars, 295
- Compartment Doors, 297
- Door Hardware, 297
- Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 299
- Interior Surfaces, 299
51. Side (Lateral) Transfer
Toilet Stall, 300
General Requirements, 301
- Water Closets, 301
- Grab Bars, 303
- Compartment Doors, 305
- Door Hardware, 305
- Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 307
- Interior Surfaces, 307
52. Grab Bars, 308
Diameter or Width, 309
- Structural Strength, 309
- Surface, 309
53. Sinks, 310
Clear Floor Space, 311
- Height & Clearances, 311
- Knee Clearances, 311
- Kitchen Sinks, 313
- Faucets, 313
54. Kitchens, 314
Clear Floor Space, 315
- Faucet Controls, 315
- Countertops, 315
- Lower Shelving, Base Cabinets, 317
55. Bathtubs, 318
Bathing Facilities, 319
- Clear Floor Space, 319
- Seat, 319
- Grab Bar and Shower Seat
- Structural Strength, 319
- Grab Bar Location With Seat in Tub, 319
- Grab Bar Location with Seat at
- Head of Tub, 321
- Controls, 321
- Shower Spray Unit, 321
- Bathtub Enclosures, 321
- Glazing For Shower and
- Bathtub Enclosures, 321
- Plastics, 321
56. Showers, 322
Shower Size, 323
- Soap Dish, 323
- Grab Bars, 323
- Faucets and Controls, 325
- Sprayer Unit Alternative, 325
- Open Showers, 325
- 30" x 60" Showers, 327
- 36" x 60" Showers, 329
57. Storage, 330
Clear Floor Space, 331
- Height, 331
- Forward, Side Reach, 331
- Hardware, 333
58. Controls & Operating
Mechanisms,
Vending Machines, 334
- Clear Floor Space, 335
- Controls, 335
- Height, 335
- Alcove, 335
- Forward Reach, 337
- Side Reach, 339
59. Automated Teller Machines
(ATMS) and Point-of-Sale Machines, 340
General Requirements, 341
- Controls or Operating Mechanisms, 343
- One ATM, 343 Max.
- Reach Depth For ATM, 345
- Clear Space Within a Parallel Alcove, 345
- Two ATM's, 345
- Three or More ATM's, 347
- ATM Display, 347
- ATM Equipment For Persons With
- Vision Impairments, 347
60. Fixed or Built-in Seating,
Tables & Counters, 348
General Requirements, 349
- Seating Space Allowance Clear
- Floor Space & Reach Ranges, 349
- Forward Reach, Side Reach, 349
- Seating, 349
- Knee Clearance, 349
- Height of Work Surfaces
- (Tables or Counters), 351
61. Signs and Identification, 352
International Symbol of Accessibility, 353
- Entrance Signs, 353
- Information Posted, 353
- Traffic Control Devices, 353
- Accessibility Signs, 355
- Color of Symbol, 355
- Finish and Contrast, 355
- Proportions, 355
- Character Height, 355
- Raised Characters and Pictorial
- Symbol Signs, 357
- Braille, 357
- Mounting Location and Height, 357
62. Cleaner Air Symbol, 358
General Requirements, 359
- Removal of Symbol, 359
- Color and Size of Symbol, 359
- Conditions of Use, 359
63. Means of Egress
Identification Signs, 360
64. 2001 California Electrical
Code, 362
Installation Height, 363
- Switches, Outlets, 363
65. Transportation Facilities,
364
Bus Stop Pads and Shelters, 365
- Detectable Warning, 365
- Bus Stop Sitting Alterations, 367
- Fixed Facilities and Stations, 367
- Existing Facilities Key Stations, 371
- Airports, 371
66. Standards For Card Readers at Gasoline Fuel Dispensing Facilities, 374
- General Requirements, 375
- Definition, Application, 375
- Number of Accessible Card-Reading
- Devices Required, 377
- Required Features, 377
- Protection of Dispensers
- Mounted at Grade, 377
CARM: California Accessibility Reference Manual w/CDROM
Introduction
2001 California Building Code,
Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1
SECTION 1101B - SCOPE
See Chapter 1, Section 101.17.11.
1101B.1 General. Buildings or portions of
buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by this
chapter.
1101B.2 Design. The design and
construction of accessible building elements shall be in accordance with this
chapter and sections that are listed in Section 1114B.I.I.
1101B.3 Maintenance of Accessible Features.
1. A public accommodation shall maintain
in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that
are required to be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
2. This section does not prohibit
isolated or temporary interruptions in service or access due to maintenance or
repairs.
1101B.4 Dimensional Tolerances. All
dimensions are subject to conventional building industry tolerances for field
conditions.
SECTION 1114B - FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY
1114B.1 Design and Construction.
1114B.1.1 General. When accessibility is
required by this chapter, it shall be designed and constructed to meet the
minimum requirements of the following sections:
Chapter 11B. Accessibility; Division 1, New
Buildings; Division 11, Site Accessibility; Division III, Accessibility for
Entrances, Exits and Paths of Travel; and Division IV, Accessibility for
Existing Buildings
Entrances-[for HCD 1/AC] Section I 120A.1
; [for DSA/AC] Section 1133B
Doors-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 1120A.2; [for
DSA/AC] Section 1133B.2
Corridors-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 1120A.3; [for
DSA/AC] Section 1133B.3
Stairways-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 1120A.4; [for
DSA/AC] Section 1133B.4
Ramps-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 1120A.5; [for
DSA/AC] Section 1133B.5
Aisles-[for DSA/AC] Section 1133B.6
Walks and Sidewalks-[for HCD 1/AC] Section
1120A. 7, [for DSA/AC] Section 11 33B. 7
Hazards-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 1120A.7; [for
DSA/AC] Section 1133B.8
Elevators-[for HCD 1/AC] Section 3003
Special Wheelchair Lifts. [for HCD 1/AC]
Section 111OA.2; [for DSA/AC] Section 11 16B. 2
Alarms-Chapter 35.
See also Part 3, California Electrical Code.
1133B.I.I.I.2 Temporary restrictions.
During periods of partial or restricted use of a building or facility, the
entrances used for primary access shall be accessible to and usable by per- sons
with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
4.1 Minimum Requirements
4.1.1* Application.
(4) Temporary Structures. These guidelines
cover temporary buildings or facilities as well as permanent facilities.
Temporary buildings and facilities are not of permanent construction but are
extensively used or are essential for public use for a period of time. Examples
of temporary buildings or facilities covered by these guidelines include, but
are not limited to: reviewing stands, temporary classrooms, bleacher areas,
exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, temporary health screening
services, or temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a construction site.
Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of
construction, such as scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, or construction
trailers are not included.
 Figure
3: Temporary Restrictions
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Checklist
- Buildings or portions of buildings shall be
accessible to persons with disabilities as required by this chapter. Fig. 1
(CA T24 11O1B.1)
Design
- The design and construction of accessible
elements shall be in accordance with this chapter and sections that are
listed in Section 11 14B.I.1, Facility Accessibility, Design and
Construction.
(CA T24 11O1B.2)
Maintenance of Accessible Features
- A public accommodation shall maintain in
operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that
are required to be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
Fig. 2
(CA T24 11O1B.3.1)
- This section does not prohibit isolated or
temporary interruptions in service or access due to maintenance or repairs.
(CA T24 11O1B.3.2)
Dimensional Tolerances
- All dimensions are subject to
conventional building industry
tolerances for field conditions.
(CA T24 11O1B.4)
Temporary Structures
- These guidelines cover temporary buildings or
facilities as well as permanent facilities.
(ADA 4.1.1(4))
- Temporary buildings and facilities are not of
permanent construction but are extensively used or are essential for public
use for a period of time.
(ADA 4.1.1(4))
- Examples of temporary buildings or facilities
covered by these guidelines include, but are not limited to:
(ADA 4.1.1(4))
- Reviewing stands, temporary classrooms,
bleacher areas, exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, temporary
health screening services, or temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a
construction site. Fig. 3
(ADA 4.1.1(4))
- Structures, sites and equipment directly
associated with the actual process of construction such as scaffolding,
bridging, materials hoists, or construction trailers are not included.
(ADA 4.1.1(4))
Temporary Restrictions
- During periods of partial or
restricted use of a building or facility, the entrances used for primary
access shall be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Fig.
3
(CA T24 11O1B.1.1.1.2)
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