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9/9/2016 1 Lessons from the Field: Accessible Design, Construction and Maintenance Common Errors and Omissions

Mid-Atlantic ADA Update September 15, 2016

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Summary

The technical standards are often difficult to understand until you see their impact on actual buildings and facilities. The presenters will discuss and illustrate examples of common accessibility issues found in UD&C’s nationwide ADA compliance practice. The presentation will show how accessibility criteria are frequently mis- understood or mis-interpreted and where typical design and construction practices can cause unrecognized accessibility barriers.

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Learning Objectives

• Learn about common mistakes in accessibility

compliance efforts.

• Clarify and correct mis-understandings of

accessibility requirements.

• Learn about typical places in the design and

construction process where accessibility compliance errors can occur.

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9/9/2016 2 Exterior Issues https://www.ada.gov/error.htm

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Parking

The built-up curb ramp projects into the access aisle.

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Parking

The accessible parking space and access aisle are not level in all directions.

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9/9/2016 3 Parking

No van accessible spaces are provided in the parking area.

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Not enough parking spaces are provided.

Parking

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Parking

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9/9/2016 4 Accessible Route

The pedestrian routes on a site from public transportation stops, accessible parking spaces, passenger loading zones, and public streets and sidewalks to the accessible entrance(s) are not accessible.

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Accessible Route

Curb ramp that is located perpendicular to a circulation path has steep unprotected side flares.

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Landings

Landing areas where ramps change direction (e.g., switchbacks or 90° turns) are too small.

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9/9/2016 5 Ramp Handrails

Handrail extensions are not provided at the top and bottom of ramps or top of steps.

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Interior Issues https://www.ada.gov/error.htm

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Door Maneuvering Clearance

Adequate maneuvering clearance is not provided at doors, including doors to accessible toilet stalls.

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9/9/2016 6 Protruding Objects

Objects protrude into circulation paths from the side or from posts.

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Overhead Clearance

Objects that overhang circulation paths do not provide clear headroom.

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Toilet Rooms

Where toilet rooms or bathrooms are provided, not all public and common use toilet rooms and bathrooms (including locker rooms and toilet rooms for employee use) are accessible.

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9/9/2016 7 Mirror at Lavatory

Mirrors are mounted too high.

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Ambulatory Toilet

Toilet rooms with 6 or more toilet stalls lack a 36" wide "ambulatory" toilet stall.

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Toilet Room

The door to the toilet room swings into the required clear floor space at accessible fixtures, controls, and dispensers.

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9/9/2016 8 Transfer Showers

When a transfer shower is used, it is often larger than the required 36" x 36" size.

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Room Signage

Where permanent room identification signage is provided, it is mounted in the wrong location.

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Room Signage

Signage surface is reflective.

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9/9/2016 9 Visual Fire Alarm

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No visual alarms are provided although an audible alarm system is installed.

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Drinking Fountain

All drinking fountains are mounted with the spout at 36" A.F.F.

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Accessible Route

Food service queuing areas are too narrow and do not provide adequate clear width for turns.

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9/9/2016 10 Dining Surfaces

Accessible dining positions are not dispersed.

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Reach Range

Condiments, utensils, or dispensers are placed above the reach range or are not located on an accessible route.

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Lodging Issues https://www.ada.gov/comhotel.htm

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9/9/2016 11 Accessible Guestrooms

Street view Ocean view King size bed Queen size bed

Accessible guestrooms are not dispersed.

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Communication Accessible Guestrooms

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Hotel Showers

Roll-in showers at lodging facilities lack a fixed, fold-down seat.

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9/9/2016 12 Controls and Handles

Hardware in accessible guestrooms is not easily grasped.

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Amenities

Guest use elements are out of reach.

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Summary and Closing

Questions Discussion

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