ADA in Details: Interpreting the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design

INTEGRATE YOUR DESIGNS WITH COMPLIANT ACCESS INTERPRETATIONS

ADA in Details provides a visual interpretation of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for a convenient, go–to reference of pertinent scoping, technical requirements, and sourcing information. Architects, designers, and everyone else involved in the built environment can turn to this authoritative resource to understand accessibility compliance for places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and public buildings. Every detail is presented with both a clear explanation and illustrations that synthesize federal regulations and the 2016 California Building Code (CBC). A reference of this scope presenting visual detail examples and specifications for both newly constructed and existing facilities enables you to:

Get up to speed on accessibility standards and requirements Differentiate the CBC from the ADA Standards with color contrasting text and graphics for immediate clarification Keep a solutions guide at your fingertips for accessible routes, site features, architectural elements, restrooms, and more Quickly find requirements for specialty areas of accessibility, including assembly areas, kitchens, storage spaces, hospitality and recreational facilities, as well as dwelling units

Integrate accessibility into any space with ADA in Details.

Preface

How to Use this Book

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Accessible Routes

Accessible Routes & Clearances

Clear Floor, Turning, & Maneuvering Spaces

Walking Surfaces

Protruding, Post–Mounted, & Overhanging Objects

Reach Ranges

Doors & Gates General

Doors & Gates Maneuvering Clearances

Doors & Gates Opening Configurations

Power–Assist, Low–Energy, & Automatic Doors & Gates

Doors, Gates, & Windows Specific Types & Uses

Machines, Controls, & Other Items

Chapter 2 Site Elements

Accessible Parking In General

Accessible Parking Signage

Accessible Parking Spaces

Valet & Passenger Drop–Off & Loading Areas

Transportation Boarding & Alighting Areas

Curb Ramps

Corner Curb Cut Ramps

Island Conditions & Blended Transitions

Detectable Warning Surfaces

Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Requirements

Pools, Spas, & Other Recreation

Pools, Spas, & Water Entry Systems

Chapter 3 Vertical Access

Stairways

Pedestrian Ramps

Pedestrian Ramp Landings

Edge Protection

Handrails

Elevator Lobby & Landing Area

Elevator Car

Platform Lifts Non–Enclosed Runway

Chapter 4 Architectural Elements

Counters Check–Out, Food, Sales, & Service

Seating At Tables, Bars, & Work Surfaces

Kitchens & Kitchenettes

Drinking Fountains

Common Use Plumbing Fixtures

Signage Types

Sign Components

International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)

Telephones Wheelchair Access

Telephones & Other Communication Features

Chapter 5 Restrooms & Bathing Facilities

Restroom & Bathing Facility Signage

Restroom & Bathing Facility Accessories

Lavatory

Toilet Fixture

Grab Bars

Restroom & Bathing Facilities Single–User

Toilet Stall Compartments

Restroom Multi–User

Ambulatory Compartment

Urinals

Showers

Bathtubs

Chapter 6 Other Elements

Children′s Suggested Requirements

Storage, Lockers, and Fitting & Dressing Rooms

Assembly Circulation & Seating

Assembly Assisted Listening Systems

Transient Lodging

Multi–Family Dwelling Units

Employee Only Spaces

Chapter 7 A Word or Two on Existing Projects

Overview

Barrier Removal

Alterations

Summary

Chapter 8

Innovative Ideas on Access World–Wide

Access Overall

Visiting

Designing Universally

As We Age in Place

Life–Long Communities

Other Topical Approaches

Access Overall In Summary

Index

JANIS KENT, FAIA, CASp, Architect, is the founding president of the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI). Designated a Subject Matter Expert by the California Division of the State Architect, she serves on the committee to develop the California State CASp exams. As a consultant to the City of Los Angeles Housing Division, she provides expertise on accessibility in public housing. Additionally she has been asked to speak on a variety of accessibility topics at numerous venues across the country.