The document discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) which provide specifications for accessibility to places of public accommodation. It covers topics such as corridor and doorway dimensions, ramp specifications, accessible restroom requirements, and scoping provisions that dictate the number of required accessible fixtures. Designers must follow these guidelines to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1. ADA Workshop

2. ADAAG, and what does it stand for? What does ADA stand for? Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Americans with Disabilities Act What portion of the ADA do we use as designers in our work?

3. What is the ADAAG based on? ANSI 117.1 (Created in 1980) ADA originally written in 1990, most recent revision is July 1, 1994 All dimensions are for adults Sets of guidelines for accessibility to places of public accommodation & commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities To be applied during design, construction and alteration

4. Contractual Wording May…: denotes an option of alternative Shall…: denotes a mandatory specification Should…: denotes an advisory specification or recommendation

5. ADA Vocab Accessible: building, site, facility or a portion of that complies with these (ADAAG) guidelines Accessible Route: a continuous, unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements & spaces of a building or facility Ramp: a walking surface that has a slope of greater than 1:20 (max slope of 1:12) Signage: Displayed verbal, symbolic, tactile and pictorial information

6. Corridor Dimensions Remember that what ever is stricter (codes vs. ADA) takes precedence

7. Minimum stationary wheelchair footprint

8. Forward Reach Dimensions

9. Side Reach Dimensions

10. Level Changes Max Pile Height for Carpet? ½” including backing

11. Ramps Anything with a slope greater than 1:20 1” of rise for every 20” of run Max slope of 1:12 1” of rise for every 12” of run 1:16 – 1:18 ideal

12. Ramps Landings must be the width of the ramp leading to it (minimum of 36” wide0 Landings must be 60” in length Handrails must be located at both sides if the rise is greater than 6”

13. Protruding Objects

14. Clear Headroom 80” minimum clear height When clearance drops below 80” there must be a cane detection area below

15. Stairs

16. Handrails and Guardrails * Extension at bottom handrail must be equal to the depth of stair tread

17. Elevators

18. Elevators

19. Doorway Clearances

20. Doorway Clearances 18” minimum clear on the latch pull side 12” minimum clear on the latch push side

21. Doorway Clearances

22. Accessible Restrooms

23. Typical Accessible Stall Configurations Door swings out 59”deep x 60”wide stall Door swings in 95”deep x 60”wide stall

24. Grab Bar Locations

25. Lavatory Clearances * Always insulate exposed pipes!

26. Accessible Tub Configurations *All tubs should have grab bars on the 3 enclosed sides mounted at 33”-36” AFF

27. Storage and Closet Design

28. Clearance for Accessible Table Seating

29. Scoping Provisions Guidelines dictating number of required accessible fixtures, units or seats in a space Scoping provisions vary by code, and some are more stringent than the ADA

30. Scoping Provisions Nightclub and restaurants must have 5% of seating accessible, but no less than one table Exception: Mezzanines that are less than 33% of total occupancy area where no special services are provided

31. Scoping Provisions Fixed seating in assembly areas must have a variety of accessible seating in all price points and lines of vision and must be next to one companion seat

32. Scoping Provisions Business & Mercantile transaction counters Minimum of 36” surface width no higher than 34” AFF Clear space below counter must be a minimum of 30” wide x 27” high

33. Accessible Residential Kitchens

34. Accessible Residential Kitchens

35. Accessible Residential Bathrooms

36. Accessible Residential Bathrooms

37. Accessible Residential Bathrooms