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Home My WebLink AboutHANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS_CITY OF IRVINE•`ii ;6 --`yilf� ��• I i I .yJp �' • 'la,i s� •�:�li r, tyr u .IL • C—ITY d HANDICAP 'AO(ESSIBIUTY RFD(;L' TIONS M7BC= JULY 1, 1982 s�,,.:a;�', ,.. ;�, �I• ,. t' ,I 'r! . 1 • +�.:'!+yl,,' :�,,::, :y.J,Ja<cs%a�:l' ! ' .,,,6�'"'„ . '',�rtfV'f�',�$`�:" , r,. -,N,l,:•,,r,�, +�„• 'c' r t'. .,'''J j':' ;"i'1,, i, i , SYNOPSIS CALIFORNIA HANDICAP ACCESS REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982 Applies to publicly funded buildings (not F.H.A., V.A. or Cal. Vet type loans) and privately funded public accommodations or facilities buildings; has specific requirements for certain occupancy groups, when application for permit is made on July 1, 1982 or thereafter. 1. New Construction 2. Alterations, structural repairs or additions. This shall apply only to the area of specific work and shall require: a. The primary en -trance to the building, facility and the, primary path of travel to the specific work area shall be accessible and usable by handicapped persons. b. Sanitary facilities, drinking fountains, public telephones serving the specific work area shall be accessible and usable by handicapped persons. 3. Alterations, structural repairs or additions which do not exceed a valuation of threshold of $50,000. The enforcing agency can determine if the compliance with the code creates an unreasonable hardship; then the compliance is limited to the actual work of the project. 4. Alterations, structural repairs or additions consisting of one of the following shall be limited to the actual work of the project: a. Altering one building entrance to meet handicapped requirements. b. Altering one existing toilet facility to meet handicapped require— ments. .' C. Altering existing elevators to meet handicapped requirements. d. Altering existing steps to meet handicapped requirements. EXCEPTION: Projects consisting only of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning of existing space are not alteration projects for the purposes of handicapped accessibility and shall not be subject to this code. 5. Private funded public accommodations or facilities are any building, structure.faci.lity, complex or improved area or portion thereof which is used by the general public and shall include: a. Auditoriums, convention centers, and stadiums. �~ b. Hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes C. Theatres, restaurants, shopping centers d. Hotels, motels e: Passenger vehicle service stations f. Offices of physicians and surgeons g. Office buildings h. Public curbs and sidewalks Synopsis lifornia Handicap Access Regulations �oe Two EXCEPTION: 1. Multi —storied passenger vehicle service stations, shopping centers, offices of physicians and surgeons and office buildings subject to this code, floors or levels above and below the first floor or ground level are exempt from these requirements if a ramp or elevator is not available to provide public access to such floors or levels. 2. Multi —storied buildings, floors or levels above the first floor or ground level are exempt from these requirements if a reasonable portion•of all facilities and accommodations normally sought and used by the public in such a building are accessible to and usable by physically handicapped persons. (This includes 5 (a) (b) (c) of above) • • JGO:kd 5/25182 E P 9 PAGE 1 2 3 4-5 6 7-11 12 13 14-20 21-22 23-24 25-26 27-31 32 33-34 35 36 37 38-39 40-41 42 43 44-45 46-47 OFFSITE - PART 1 Application Walks and Sidewalks - regulations Curb Ramps - regulations Walk Diagrams Primary Entrances Curb Ramp Diagrams Overpasses Parking Regulations Traffic Signals Curbs and Guardrails ONSITE - PART 2 Sanitary Facilities Drinking Fountains Exit Fagairements Doors and Doorways Occupancy Requirements Corridors and Exit Balconies Plumbing 11-- an?nts Electrical Requirements Entrances Stair Markings Special Access Lifts Pedestrian Ramps Protruding Objects Clear Floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs Signs and Identification 7ialephones FT.TZJN� EFFECTIVE JULY 11 1982 PUBLISHED IN TITLE 24 - STATE OF CALIFORM 0 --I (10 B. Applieationt Phvarely-fvaded public aoeommodatiom a facilities NOTE See Health and Safety Code. commencing with Section 19955. (1) Any building, rtrncture. facility, complex or improved am or portion thereof which is used by the general public and shall include: a. Auditorittmt, convention centers and stadiums. Is. Hospitals, including but not limited to, bosp(tals, nursing homes, and convalescent homes c Thestem restaurants and shopping centers d. Hatch and motels. e. Passenger vehicle service smticns C Offscea of physicians and surgeons. ❑ S. Office buildings Is. Public curbs and sidewalks. (2) Any sanitary facilities which are trade available for the public, clients, or employees in such accommodationa or facilities (9) Any curb or sidewalk intended for public use that is constructed In this State with private funds. Walks and Sidewalks See 24. (a) walks and sidewalks subject to these regulations shall have a ❑ continuous common surface, not interrupted by steps or by abrupt changes m level ❑ exceeding ya inch (12.7 men), (see (c) below), and shall be a minimum of 48 inches ci (12192 mm) in width.'Sudaces shall be slip -resistant as follows. 1. SurFices with a slope of less than 6 percent gradient shall be at least as slip. ❑ resstant as that described as a medium salted hnuh. 2. Surfaces with a slope of 6 percent gradient or greater shall be slip-t tsisstant. ❑ 7. Surface cross slopes shall not exceed V. inch 16M men) per foot (2.W 3% gradi. ent) except when the enforcing agency finds that due to local conditions it creates an unreasonable hardship, the cross slope shall be increased to a maximum of % inch (IV, men) per foot (4.167% gradient) for distances not to exceed 20 feet (6.10 m). EXCEPnONs When bemuse of right-of-way restrictions, natural barren, or other ezuting conditions. the enforcing agency determines that compliance with the 48.iach (12192 mm). clear sidewvlk width would create an unreasonable hardship, the clear width may be reduced to 36 inches (914.4 mmi. (b) Walla. sidewalks and pedestrian ways shall be free of gratings whenever possi- ble. For gratings located in the surface of any of these areas grid openings in gratings shall be limited to K inch (12.7 mm) in the direction of traffic flow. Curb Ramps Sea 2.710a. (a) Curb ramps shall be constructed at each corner of street intersec-tions and where a pedestrian way crosses a curb. The preferred and recommended location for curb ramps is in the center of the crosswalk of each street corner. Where it is necessary to locate a curb ramp in the center of the curb return and the street surfaces are marked to identify pedestrian crosswalks, the lower end of the curb ramps shall terminate (Far example, within such crosswalk areas.) NOTE See Figure 71JC, Cue F. % ❑ (b) Curb ramps shall be a minimum of 4 feet (122 m) in width and shall he, generally, in a single sloped plane, with a minimum of surfacewarping and cross slope. ❑ (c) The, slope of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. The slope of the fanned or Wed sides of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 vertical to 8 horizontal. ❑ (d) A level landing 4 feet (122 m) deep shall be provided at the upper end of each curb ramp over its hill width to permit safe egress from the ramp surface, or the slope of the fanned or flared sides of the curb ramp shall not exceed one vertical to 12 horizontal. ❑ (e) The lower end of each curb ramp shall have a % inch (12.7 mm) lip beveled It 45 degrees. (f) The surface of each curb ramp and its flared sides shall be slip -resistant and shall be of a contrasting finish from that of the adjacent sidewalk. (g) The surface of each curb ramp located in the center of the curb return shall be grooved parallel to the centerline of the crosswalks typically in two directions with y. inch (6M mm) x % (6.85 men) inch grooves approximately 1% inches (58.1 mm) on center. NOTE See Figure 71CC, Cue E i❑ (h) All curb ramps shall have a grooved border 12 inches (904.8 mm) wide at the level surface of the sidewalk along the top and each ride approximately % Inch (19.05 mm) on center. t (1) All curb ramps constructed between the face of the curb and the street shall have a grooved border at the level surface of the sidewalk NOTE See Figure 71-2A and 71.2B. •Walks and sidewalks are critical for Sloping Walk the easy access of those with physical Greater than 57o gradient must com- disabilities. Extra width allows for ply with ramps. _ passing and assures safety of wheel- Less than 5% gradient must have chair users. Firm surfaces with pro- level area 5' long every 4001. per cross -slopes guarantees use in all weather conditions and prevents pud- Walk Width dling. These elements also assist per- 48" except in hardship due to right sons, including the elderly, with eq- of ways, natural barriers, or exist- uilibrium handicaps. People who use ing conditions, then 36". walking aids can easily catch them in gratings or on abrupt level changes. Arrival at Gate or Door These hazards can also impede the • 60" x 60" level area when gate wheels of wheelchairs, bicycles, and swings toward walk, 24" at strike carriages. side. • 48" wide x 44" deep level area when Sate swings away from walk. Walk Surface Cross Slope On less than 6% gradient, slip re- ,-," per foot maximum except in hard- • sistant equal to a medium salted ship, then ;" per foot for no more finish. than 20". • On more than 6% .gradient, slip re- sistant. • Grating in Walk . No gratings allowed except in hard - Level Change ships due to legal or physical con- . maximum vertical change. straints, then allowed. • Up to '-z" level change with a 1:2 I" maximum opening -in direction of bileveled slope. travel when grates occur. • Greater than Z" level change must comply with curb ramps. REF. TITLE 24, 2-3323 �to55 � I sx� Y� GtYyA��IS 49 Min. watlw µin• � M�x : � ' �. G-iY t et-st All �- r .57 • C D� fad: Mrr1. . The natural terrain of a building site may have a major effect upon its adaptability to provide access to the physicakly handicapped. However, many major site problems created by topography, definitive architectural designs or concepts, existing streets, etc., can be resolved through site de- velopment planning which incorporated handicapped accessibility requirements. Existing Facilities Requirements do not apply when le- gal or physical constraints create unreasonable hardships in compliance. Wheelchair Accessibility When enforcing agencies determine compliance with requirements create unreasonable hardship, exceptions may be granted. -'Access required to primary entrances. • Access required to normal paths of travel . Comply with requirements for walks and sidewalks. (See 1C.1.) 7 Outdoor Stairways • Comply with requirements for stair- ways. (See 4.) REF. TITLE 24, 2-7101 Curbs act as barriers to wheelchair users and also prove difficult for el- derly and semi -ambulatory people. Due to the widespread occurrence of curbs along streets and bordering parking lots, designed placement of curb ramps is essential to accessibility. While curb ramps solve the mobility problem, the eliminiation of a sharp demarcation between sidewalk and street can be hazardous for the par- tially sighted and blind. Contrasting the ramps' surface from the surrounding walk and providing grooves at the top act to remedy this potential hazard. Ll Location At each corner of a street intersec- tion, centered on each crosswalk pre- ferably. Wherever pedestrian path crosses curb. Ramp Width and Landing • 48" minimum width. A level 48" minimum depth Landing at top of ramp over entire ramp width. If landing isn't provided, fanned or flared sides should be 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. Y16� • + • . �tAiY1• � 1A.nn. � 4'min. 8.33' o � e ma•�ic• YJt7�'�n+ Or e a IZ . Tnsac 5�rnin mom. C,,,05v,,aQ,k s fo• Ramp Surface • Surface should be slip resistant. 4nttrt • Surface should have a contrasting finish from surrounding walk. / Minimum of cross slope and warping. Markings • Border 12" wide of ;" x' y" wide grooves 3/4" apart located on the level surface at top and sides of ramp. • Lip of I" with 450 bevel at the bot- tom of the ramp. Herringbone grooves ;" deep x•!" wide, 12" apart in ramps located in center of curb return. Ramp Slope Slope should be 1 vertical to 12 horizontal maximum. • Fanned or flared sides should be i- vertical to 8 horizontal maximum. Should be a single slope: REF. TITLE 24, 2-7103 In. .��'. t'1'AK• . r �" flin 0 Pedestrian overpasses and underpasses vary considerably in configuration since some require minimal grade dif- ferentials while others may result in rises of 30 feet or more. This wide variation in grade requirements sug- gests that some groups of physically handicapped may not, from a practical standpoint, use the more restrictive grade separations. . Most wheelchair users would find it impractical to climb a series of ramps up to a height of 30 feet and then down to the other side of the obstruction being crossed. Existing Facilities • Requirements do not apply when le- gal or physical contraints create un- reasonable hardships in compliance. Wheelchair Accessibility Pedestrian overpasses and underpas- ses at grade separations up to 14' must provide wheelchair accessibility. Grade separations in excess of 1412 where right-of-ways, topography or natural barriers create unreasonable hardship, need not comply. REF. TITLE 24, 2-7104 Ramped Approaches • Comply with requirements for ramps. (See IC 4.6-4.12.) Cross Slopes per foot maximum • 1 vertical to 12 horizontal maximum for slope of warped walking surfaces. Walking Surface • Comply with requirements for walks and sidewalks. (See 1C.1.) • Comply with requirements for curb ramps. (See 1C.4.)' Parking Sew 2-Tlm (a) The following table establishes the number of handicapped park- ing spaces required: Tod Yumbv of NINBER OF HANDICAPPED PAJIMC Prk=8 Spates SPACES REQUIRED t- 40 ❑ 41- 80 1 ! 81-120 IMU480 4 161-= 6 .,701-1W 8 401 50D over S00 T 1 for eadi 2W sdbDmal :Fare+ p VY&d When less than 5 puking spaces are provided. at buildings and facilities subject to these regulations, one shall be 14 feet (4M' m) wide and lined to provide a 9 foot (274 m) parking area and a 5 foot (1.52 m) loading and unloading area. However, there Es no requirement that the space be reserved exclusively or identified for handicapped use only. This subsection shall not apply to existing facilities where compliance with local ordinances prc preehtdessatisfying the above requirements or of providing equiva- rant fmilituion unless a change of occupancy occurs. NOTE See Section 2.105(b) IID. (b) Physically handicapped parking spaces shall be located as near as practical to a primary entriace. If only one space is provided it shall be 14 feet (427 m) wide and lined to provide a 9 foot (274 in) parking area and a 5 foot (IM m) loading and unloading area When more than one space is provided in lieu of ' providing a 14 foot (1-52 m) wide space for each parking space, two spaces can be provided within a 29 foot (214 m) wide area lined to provide a 9 foot (274 m) parking area on each side of a 5 foot (IM m) loading and unloading area in the center. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 18 feet (5.49 m). See Figure 71-IA ❑ In each puking area, a bumper or curb shall be provided and looted to prevent encroachment of cars over the required width of walkways. Also, the space shall be so located that a handicapped person is not compelled to wheel or walk behind puked ❑ can other than their own. Pedestrian ways which are accessible to the physically handicapped shall be provided from each such parking space to related facilities, including curb cuts or ramps as needed. Ramps shall not encroach into any parking space. EXCE MONSt L. Ramps located at the front of physically handicapped,parking spaces may encroach into the length of such spaces when such encroachment does not limit a handicapped persons capability to lave or enter their vehicle, thus providing equivalent facilitation. NOTE See Figures 71-1A and 71.1B. FXCEP'ITONrx L Where the enforcing agency determines that compliance with any regulation of this subsection would crate an unreasonable hardship, a variance or waiver may be grunted when equivalent facilitation is provided. 2 Puking spaces may be provided which would require a physically hand. icapped person to wheel or walk behind other than handicapped puking spaces when the enforcing agency determines that compliance with these regulations or, providing equivalent facilitation would create an unreasonable hardship. NOTE See Section 2.165 (b) I ID. 0 (c) Surface slopes of parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be the minimum possible and shall not exceed Y. inch (SM mm) per foot (2.081 a gradient) in any direction. • .(d) Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently uiued refiectonzed sign constructed of porcelain on steel. beaded text or equal, displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than :0 square inches (43161.0 sq. mm) m area and shall be centered at the ' interior end of the parking space at a minimum height of 80 inches (2002 mm) from the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade, or centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height of 36 inches (914.4 mm) from the parking space finished grade, ground or sidewalk. A sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place, at each entrance to the offstzeic parking facility, not less than 17 inches (401.8 mm) by 22 inches (868.8 tram) in size with lettering not less than one inch (23.4 tam) in height, which clearly and conspicu. ously states the following: "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates is- sued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away at owners expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephon- 'Ala addition to the above requirements, the surface of each parking place shall have 1 a surface identification duplicating the symbol of accesability in blue paint. at least f 0 feet (091 m) square. (e) Entrances to and vertical clearances within parking structures shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet (2.44 m), 2 Inch- (SO$ mm). where required for accessibility to handicapped Parking spaces. EXCZMONSr 1. where the enforcing agency determines that compliance with Section 2-7102(e) would create as unreasonable hardship, as exception may be granted, when equivalent fadlltatina is provided 2. This section shall not apply to existing buildings where the enforcing agency determines that, due to legal or physical constraints, compliance with these regu- t latices or equivalent fanlitation would Ceate an unreasonable hardship. NOTE See Section 2.103(b)11D. Persons with mobility impairment find it difficult or impossible to use stand- ard 8 foot wide parking spaces. Wider spaces are needed in order for such a person to fully open the car door and to manipulate assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers or crutches into a usable position. Parking spaces which are heavily sloped make the simple transferring in and out of a vehicle a hazardous operation; car doors become difficult to open or close; wheelchairs roil away during attempts to transfer; and persons with poor balance even have difficulty in main- taining equilibrium on such sloped surfaces. The excessive energy that is expended by individuals who require the use of assistive devices makes it mandatory that parking spaces assigned to the IP.physically handicapped be located as close as possible to the facility en- trance which would be utilized for access. Some wheelchair using dri- vers have vans with built-in hydrauli- cally operated wheelchair lifts located at the side or rear. These special vehicles cannot enter portions of parking structures with severely limited headroom Application • Where enforcing agency determines compliance with regulations creates unreasonable hardships, other "equi- valent facilitation" can be provided. Number of Spaces • Parking areas with less than 5 park- ing spaces to include one handicap- ped sized parking space but not ex- clusively reserved or identified. • Total Number Handicapped Parking of Parking Spaces Spaces ' Required 0 - 40 1 41 - 80 2 81 - 120 3 121 - 160 4 161 - 300 5 301 - 400 6 401 - 500 7 over 500 1 for each 200 additional spaces provided Not applicable to existing facilities (unless occupancy is changed) where compliance with local ordinances does not satisfy requirements. e-1 Location of Spaces • Where surface' slopes are minimum. • No slopes in excess of '-," per ft. • As near as practical to primary and accessible entrance. • Located where handicapped persons are not required to pass behind parked cars, other than their own, to reach accessible pedestrian ways leading to facility entrance. • Where regulation or "equivalent facilitation' creates unreasonable hardship, parking spaces may be provided which require handicapped person to pass behind other than their own vehicle. C 10 Signing and Identification of Spaces • Each parking space to have perman- ent (70 sq. in.) reflectionized por- celain enameled steel sign. • Free standing signs located at interior end of parking space mount- ed minimum of 80" above finish grade. • Wall mounted signs located at in- terior end of parking space mounted minimum of 36" above finish grade. • Off-street parking facilities to have sign at street entrance not less than 17" x 22" in size. • Sign text to be beaded (or equal). • Sign text to state the following: • "Unauthorized vehicles not display- ing distinguishing placards or li- cense plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephoning " Surface identification of spaces with International Symbol of Accessibility in blue paint 3 ft. square. S �nv�tce_ �Y'QQ-S�dl?'1q li"'1. `J vnlWQleY Na. ►l N71,v C4 s�gv,5 3�01' n4\ tit U0it SuJm�oi o� �cces5tb'11't� In bw.L u 4` ��' `N�.t-•Scc� 14' S1 ��' PQ1,r�rmat � c,�tA.arY- S�'u'' •��agona.�. �'aY'�in� Csi Size of Spaces • Individual spaces .14 ft. wide lined to provide a 9 ft. narking space _ and 5 ft. loading area. • Two spaces 23 ft. wide lined to pro- vide two 9 ft. parking spaces and one shared 5 ft. loading area. • Minimum depth of parking space 18'- o". REF. TITLE 242 2-1702 Accessible Path of Travel • From each handicapped parking space to related facilities. • No ramps to accessible path of tra- vel to encroach in parking area. • Ramps in front of handicapped park- ing space loading areas may pro- ject into toad area provided they still allow handicapped persons to. leave and enter vehicle. • Provide curbs or wheel stop bump- ers to keep autos from projecring over required 4' wide walks. • Minimum vertical clearance of 8'-21• to parking structure entrances or overhead structure, or "equivalent facilitation," when enforcing agency determines that compliance to regu- lation or "equivalent facilitation" creates unreasonable hardship in " existing parking structures, verti- cal clearance shall not apply. U) pole supported pedestrian trAc control buttes: shall be Identified with color coding consiroing of a textured horizo, W yellow band 2 inches (50.8 mm) in width etscircling the pole, and a one -inch (23.4 tarn) wide dark border band above and below - - thb yeu6w band. Color coding should be plated immedu'teiy above the control but- ton. Control button shall be located no higher than 48 inches (1219.2 men) above the surface adjacent to the pole. Raised and Recessed Characters and Symbols • Letters and numbers minimum 1/32". • Raised symbols minimum 5/811. • Recessed symbols minimum ;" stroke width. tZQc Qesz-&_ • •-' t unit �tlrytnU • , �n Traffic Controls • Pole mounted traffic control buttons color coded. • 2" wide textured yellow band en- circling the pole with 1" wide dark bordered band above and.below yellow band . • Identification bands immediately above control button located at maxi- mum of 48" above surface adjacent to pole. REF. TITLE 24, 2-1720 • Gmtro � bu'cTc�-� i" Construction features which may not af- fect• a person without physical handi- caps may be distinct hazards to some physically handicapped persons. A blind person may have difficulty •iden- tifying a recessed pool or planter area where the edge is at the same level as the walking surface. Blind, wheelchair users and persons with poor balance may find un or steep Inc ways, hazar find low pro ornamental e be sensed w' ardous. Warning Curt • Abrupt the except bet, streets or • 6" high cu Guardrails • Abrupt the except beh s treets or is provide4 • Lower Quit centerline • Walk surfa Overhanging • Minimum of to bottom c Boarding Platform • 18" wide light colored contrasting texture band at edges of platform. • Contrasting stripping or other al- ternative permitted when edges ade- quately defined. REF. TITLE 24, 2-3324 P. n f NW ONSITE HANDICAP r REGULATIONS EFFEC'F2VE DULY 1, 1982 PUBLISHED IN TITLE 24 — STATE OF CALIF IWIA 1 _ A P. 10 '4 Sanitary Facilities 14 Sea 2.171L NOTE See Section 2.1724 for additional sanitation standards. Sanitary facilities that serve huildings, facilities, or potions of buildings or facilities that are re.• gtured by these standards to be aceesubie to the physically handicapped, shall conform to the following requirements, except as specifically exempted in other portions of this Code. ETCUMONe In existing buildings or, facilities, when the enforcing agency de• tesminei that compliance with any building standard under this section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception to such standard shall be granted when equivalent facilitation is provided When equivalent facilitation is used the following criteria shalt apply.. L All sanitary facilities are not required to comply with these budding standards when the enforcing agency determines that sanitary facilities are accessible to and usable by Physically hutdicaPPed Persons within a reasonable distance of accessible area . 2. Equivalent facilitation would provide for either a lateral or front transfer toilet I NOTE See Figure 17.1C. i 3. Equivalent facilitation would require doers to have a clear unobstructed opening of at lent 30 inches (762 mm). (a) Where separate facilities are provided for non -handicapped persons of each sex. separate fudities shall be provided for handicapped persons of each sex also. Where unisex facilities are provided for non handicapped persons, such unisex facilities shall t be provided for the handicapped.' (b) Where sanitary facilities are located on accessble floors of a building, they shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped. �❑ (d) Passageways leading to sanitary facilities shall have a clear access width asspecified in Chapter 2-M. All doorways leading to such sanitary facilities shall have•. ❑ 1. A clear unobstructed opening width of 32 inches (812.8 min), 2. A level and clear area for a minimum depth of 8o inches (1524 mm) in the direction of the door swing as measured at right angles to the plane of the door in its closed position, and 44 inches (1117.6 mm) where the door swings away from the level and clear arm 3. On doorways leading to men s sanitary facilities, an equilateral triangle V. inch (6.35 mm) thick with edges 12 inches (304.8 mm) long and a vertex Pointing upward and on womews sanitary facilities a circle %4 inch (6.35 mm) thick and 12 inches (304.8 mm) in diameter. These geometric symbols shall be centered on the door at a height OF60 inches (1524 mm) and their color and contrast shall be distinctly different from the color and contrast of the door. i (e) Multiple accommodation toilet facilities shall have the fdlowing.. NOTE See definition in Chapter 2-4. 0 1. A clear space measured from the floor to a height of 27 inches (66s.8 min) above the floor, within the sanitary facility room, of sufficient size to inscribe a circle with a diameter not less than 60 inches (1524 mm), or a clear space 56 inches (1422.4 mm) by 63 inches (16W.2 mm) in size. Doors other than the door to the handicapped toilet compartment in any position may encroach into this space by not more than 12 Inches (304.8 min). rl 2. A water closet fixture located in a compartment shall provide a 28 inch (711.2 mm) wide clear space from a fixture or a 32•(nch (812.8 mm) wide clear space from a will at one side of the water closet and a 48 inch (12192 mm) long clear space in front of the water closet if the compartment has an end opening door (facing the water closet). A 60 inch (1524 mm) minimum length clear space shall be provided in a compartment with the door located at the side. Crab ban shall not project more than 3 inches (76.2 mm) into the clear spaces at specified above. 13 3. Water closet compartments shall be equipped with a door that has as automatic Closing device. and shall have a clear unobstructed opening width of 32 inches (SIM mm) when located at the end and 34 inch a (883.6 mm) when loafed at the tide with the door positioned at an angle of 90 degrees from its dosed Position. Fscept for door opening widths and door swings, a dear unobstructed access not less than 44 inches (1117.6 mm) shall be provided to water clout compartments designed for use by the handicapped and the space immediately in front of a water closet compartment shall be not less than 48 inches (12192 mm) as measured at right angles to compartment door in its dosed position. (h) Crab ban located on each side, or one side of the back of the Physically hand• icapped toilet stall or compartment shall be securely attached 33 inches (8W n tam) above and parallel to the floor. Crab bars at the side shall be at least 42 inches (10668 mm) long with the front end positioned 24 inches (609.8 sum) in front of the water dais stool and grab ban at the back shall be not lest than 38 inch- (914.4 trim) long. NOTE See figures L7-" 18. 1C. 1. the diameter or width of the gripping surfaces of a grab bar shall be ly inch (3L73 sum) to 1'% inch (XI mm) or the shape shall provide am equivalent gripping • surface. If grab ban are mounted adjacent to a wall, the space between the wall and the grab ban shall be I'/s inches (38.1 mm). NOTE See Figure 1NC. u • ❑ 2.The structural strmgeh of grab bars, tub and shower scab, fasteners, and mount• „\ A. Bending Wrest in a grab tsar } ing devim shall meet the following speeiflntions: induced by the maximum bending movement from the applintion of 250 IbF or seat (1112N) shall be less than the allowable stress for the material of the grab bar or seat. induced in a grab bar or seat by the application of 00 lbf (1112N) B. Shear stress shall be less than the allowable shear stress for the material of the grab bar or seat, is to be fully restrained, then and its mounting bracket or other support considered direct and torsional shear stresses shall not exceed the allowable shear strew. device from the application of 250 C. Shear force induced in a fastener or mounting Ibf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable lateral load of either the fastener or whichever is the smaller allowable load. ' mounting device or the supporting structure D. Tensile force induced in a fastener by a direct tension force of 2W lbf (11121N) 250lbf (1112N) shall be less than plus the maximum moment from the application of the allowable withdrawal load between the fastener and the supporting structure. i E. Crab ban shall not rotate within their fittings. ab bar surfaceadjacentshallbe freesharp mm). ❑ or abradve e en Edges shall have um radius of '/1. 3.173 ---. (1) Toilet Room Fixtures and Accessories. 1. The requirements of this subseetin shall apply to lavatory fixtures, vanities, and built-in lavatories.ace Section clear floor 722, pshall n�h ❑ � inches (12I9.2 men) comply 30 inches (762 mm) by Such clear floor space be provided in front of a lavatory to allow a forward apP into knee and toe space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and shall extend underneath the lavatory. be mounted with the bottom edge no higher than 40 inches (10t ❑ B. Mirrors shall mm) from the floor. 2 Where towel, unitary napkins, waste receptacles and �illbsimilarlocadisped ensing all type ❑ and disposal fixtures are provided, at least one of each operable garb, including coin slots, within 40 inches (1016 mm) from the Finished fl orTalet tissue dispensers shall be located on the wall within 12 inches (304.8 men) a.❑ of the front edge of the toilet seat. • NOT£ See Figure 17•1A. leasthall 30 inches have 4, Where nal t alillowoforward approach. P12t9 ❑ yurin.lt 48 tin 2 mm) in frnt of the (This r comply with Section 2.1722 clea62 space shall (k) interior Surfaces. In other than dwelling unit, toilet room Floors shall have a smooth. hard. nonabsorbent surface such as pordand cement. concrete, ceramic rile or other approved material which extends upward onto the walls at Jew S inches (127 mm). walls within water closet compartments and wails within 24 inches (609.6 mm) of the front and sides of unnals shall be similarly finished to a height of 48 inches (12192 men) and except for structural elements. the materials used in such walls shall be of a type which is not adveneiv affected by moisture 16 Entry • Entry door should be 32" clear ex- cept at an "equivalent facility" Cher, 30" clear is acceptable. . A level clear area 6011, deep when entry door swings towards approach and 44" deep when the door swings away from the approach. The entry door should have a sym- bol indicating sex; for men an eq- uilateral triangle (12" per side) and for women a circle (12" dia- meter). These should be ,'-," thick, contrasting colors and mounted at 60". Lj �� Circulation within Toilet Room Clear space 60" in diameter and 27" high or 56" by 63" with 12" maxi- mum intrusion by door. . 44" wide access to the handicapped water closet compartment. In a single person facility, suf- ficient space for a 30" wide x 48" wheelchair to enter and close door. 3Z".. in 48" 1 17 • • One of the major problem areas en- countered by wheelchair occupants while functioning within a facility is their inability to enter and to use sanitary facilities. The barriers which prevent their use include narrow doors, lack of sufficient clearance at the strike edge of door jambs, insuf- ficient room for turning a wheelchair around, inadequate width of the toilet compartment and of its door, lack of parking space for a wheelchair within the toilet compartment, insufficient knee space beneath the lavatory and the mounting of accessories too high for proper use. Application • All buildings required to be acces- sible by these standards except in existing buildings where an unrea- sonable hardship is determined, and then equivalent facilitation is re- quired. • "Equivalent facilitation" should be provided within a reasonable dis- tance of the accessible facility. • To sanitary facilities on every ac- cessible floor of a bui.lding. • For facilities used solely by child- ren the dimensions can be modified. • If separate facilities are provided for the non -handicapped of each sex, they should also be provided separ- ately for the handicapped. A-� �, IN n 'Xo min Bathing When provided, fixture (shower, bathtub, or locker) at least one or not less than one percent of total should be accessible. 42" wide x 48" deep shower comp- artment with 36" wide entrance. • If no compartment, equip corner shower with grab bar and seat. Maximum 2" offset at entry of shower with 45 degree bevel. • Slip resistant floor with maximum -I" per foot slope. . Shower seat folding mounted at 18" on wall opposite controls. . Chain located within 6" of rear wall. • 36" wide path to lockers, if pro- vided. p 4it m Water Closet Compartments • 48" deep space in front of the wa- ter closet compartment. • 32" wide door which swings out and which has a self -closer. (34" wide when at side of compartment.) • Compartment with 32" clear to side wall from toilet or 28" clear to a fixture. • Within compartment 48" clear in front of toilet or 60" in side entry compartment. • In an existing building with a sin- gle person sanitary facility, a water closet compartment can be 36" wide with 48" in front of toilet. Urinals At least one with a clear space 30" wide x 48" in front of fixture. Lavatories • A clear space 30" wide x 48" deep required. Grab Bars • At toilet compartment, one at side 42" long mounted 24" in front of toilet, another at rear, 36" long, centered on toilet. Both mounted at 33" high. • At shower compartment, an "L" shaped bar 24" x 36" on wall adja- cent and opposite shower seat, mounted at 33" - 36" high. If no compartment mounted at corner of shower. • Bar to be 11'-,' - 11" diameter with 1Z" clear to wall. • 1/8" minimum radius on all edges. • Bar and mountings should be able to withstand 2501b.f. in bending, shear, and tension. • Should not rotate in fitting. 0 Cq�2�b $oZY Accessories • Mirrors with bottom edge at 40" maximum. • Towel, sanitary napkins, soap dis- pensers, mounted at 40" maximum to operable part. • Toilet paper dispenser within 12" of front of toilet. Soap dishes at maximum of 40" in shower. REF. TITLE 24, 2-1711, 5-P1501-1506 • Check the installation height of receptable out— lets per Section 3-210-25. G Specific Pequlremente See. 3d10.2& lietvptacle Outleb Required. (e) liatallatioe height. The center of M. 20. and ,;0.mnpere rest-placle nudests required by Sections 210.23(a). (b) and (c) shall be hntallod not Iv>s than 12 inches (303 inin) above the fluor or working piatrurnt. EYCEMON NO. It Receptacle outlets installed as a part o(lx•rntanent/r in• staQcd baseboard hooters are dtcrnpt. EYCEMO.N NO. A Required receptacle nudes shall be pr•radthd it, Roos when adjacent to sliding patrols or isa//s EYCEMON NO.1 Baseboard el ctrkal mttlets used in rel«vt +ble µrritionA %*idow walls or other rlectrieal courenience Rocr outlets are not mbrect to the miniunurs height requirements EYCEPTION NO. A This section shall not app/)• to eaistiny buildings when the enforcing agency determines that compliance frith these statulardt auuld cre ste an orircasoruble hardrhip. Check the water closet height and flush con— trols per Section P1502. Q Wuler Cinscts. The height of accessible water closets shall be a mini- nuuin of 17 incites (431.8 nun) utd a maximum of 19 inches (482.6 mm) meas- ured to the tot of the toilet seat. Flush controls shall be uperable by an oscillating handle with a maxitnuut operating force of 3 lbf (.61 y) or by a reroute low voltage button. The handle or button shall be locuted so they are operable without requiring excessive body movement, Check the urinal height and flush controls per Section P-1503. (� , = ",;. Urinals. (u) Where urinals are provided, tit least one elongated rim at a maximuq of 17 inches .(431.8 mm) above the floor. (b) Flush controls shall bohandoperated, shall comply with Section _•1711(i) t D, and shall be mounted no more than 41 incites (1117.6 nuu) above the floor. I I Check the lavatory hei— ght, insulation of pipes and faucet controls per Section P1504. 1.avuturics. (u) Lavatories shall be mounted with a e1vurunce of a least 29 inches 036.6 sun) from the fluorto the bottom of the aprun with knee cleurmce under the front lip extending a minimum of 40 inches t"e: turn) in • width with 8 inches (2214.2 mm) minimum depth at the top. Toe cieuranee Shull . he the same width and shall be a mm inintuof 9 inches (oO .6 nu) high tram - the [lour and a minimun of 17 inches (431.8 min) deep front the front of the lavatory. 20 IP 10 0 Check the drinking fountain height and bubbler controls per Section P1507. (b) Hot water and drain pipes under lavatori wise covered. There shall be no shurp or •abrasi (c) Faucet controls and operating mechanise hand and shall not require tight gruspmg, pinchit force required, to activate controls shill be no pies of acceptable d open for at least 10 are shun be insulated or other• surfaces under L•tvutorim shall b. operable with one or twisting of the wrist. The renter than 5 Ibf (222 Y). ailed mechanisms are exam• lowed if the faucet remains E3 P1507. Drinking Fountains. (a) The drinking fountain shall be a minimum of 18 inches (4512 mm) in depth and there shall be clear and unobstructed spaces under the drinking fountain not less than 27 inches M 5.8 min) in height and 18 inches (4572 min) in depth, the depth measurements being taken from the front edge of the fountain. A side approach drinking fountain is not accepts- ble. ' (b) The bubbler shall be activated by a control which is easily operated by a handicapped nersnn such as a hand -operated lever type con tral located within 6 inches (1524 min) of the front of the fountain. a push bar control along the front of the drinking fountain, etc. The bubbler outlet orifice shall be located within 6 inches (152.4 min) of the front of the drinking fountain and shall be within 03 inches (838.2 min) of the floor. The water strcum from the bubbler shall be substantiagy parallel to the front edge of the drinking fountain. engineering regulations O UBC Verify compliance of building with engineering regulations. title 24 No specific requirements. 21 Water Fountains (Drinking) ty they shall be located • See.2.1712 When water fountutu to pro"ded, t an wi \ ah mto pedestn ) ello Water fountuns3hall conform o thee ng regwrvn NOTE See Figure 173. (a) The Alcove in wjuch the water fountain is located shall be not less than 32 inches ' (812s mm) in width and 18 inches 14r. ^- mm) in depth. When the enforosng agency determines that it would create an LXCEMONs unreasonahk hardship to locate the water foat2in in an alcove, the water foun- the of travel shall be ident rtable tain may project into the path of travel, and path t to the blind as follows: (b) The surface of the path of travel at the water fountain shall be textured so that a cane. The minimum textured area it is ciemiy identifiable by a blind person using wallto extend g the water fountain shall extend from the ) m) beyond beyondeach suppot in tootftram a f front edge of the water Fountiad SW the side of the water fountain, or _The wills Wing wails shall heprovided the (li upportnowall tleastasfu thewaerfountamtowsthin shall project out from the surface of of the surface of the path of travel. Also, there shall be a mstumum 6lnches (1324 sntn) 32 inches (81" mm) clear between the wing walls. of ' EXCEMONs When it would create an unreasonable hardship to comply with not be replaced, but shall comply wsth these standards. existing fountains need Subsection 2.1712(c)1 or 2 22 1P P 0 Some physically handicapped persons; as a result of their disability, must drink large quantities of water in or- der to maintain their health. A wheel- chair user, often cannot drink from a "standard" fountain if the bubbler is too high. An adequate knee space -un- der fountain permits a wheelchair user to approach it from the front, facilitating its use. A drinking fountain that projects into a corridor or that is located in an ex- posed portion of a lobby is a hazard to a blind person who cannot readily "sense" such a projecting object with their cane. Existing Drinking Fountains • When requirements create unreasonable hardships, existing fountains may be used with wing walls. Recessed Fountains • Within alcoves minimum 32" wide, minimum 16" deep. Projected Fountains • When enforcing agency determines re- cessed fountain locations create un- reasonable hardships, fountains may project into path of travel. • Identifiable to the blind by surface texture. • Surface textured from mounting wall to 1 ft. in front and 1 ft. beyond each side of water fountain. • Wing walls on each side of fountain minimum 32' clear between wing walls projecting from support wall to pro- jecting face of fountain and within 6" of surface of path of travel. REF. TITLE 24, 2-1712, 5-P1507 :hAV"I, rvy sw�C :7f'" fz ze a_S5 e,& 23 exit requirements +u (m) Entrances, 1. All primary entrances to buildings and facilities shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped. (c) Type of Lock or Latch 1. Eat doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. EXCEPTIONS, 1. This requirement shall not apply to exterior eat doors in a Croup B Occupancy if there is a readily visible, durable sign on or adjacent to the door stating •THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS." The sign shall be in letters not less than 1 inch (26.4 mm) high on a contrasting background. The locking device must be of a type that will be readily distinguishable as locked. The use of this exception may be revoked by the enforc- ing agency for due Muse.2. Exit doors from having roam be pro ded with a ight latched des bolt or ecurian ty chain, provided such deviof 10 or less ces are operable From the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge or effort and mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches (12192 mm) above the finished floor. 2 Manually operated edge or surfsce•mounted flush bolts and surface bolts are prohibited. When eat doors are used in pairs and approved automatic flush bolts are used, the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts shall have no door knob or surface -mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation. EXCEPTION: Croup R, Division 3 Occupancies S. Hand activated door opening hardware shall be centered between 30 inches (782 mm) and 44 inches (1117.6 mm) above the floor. Latching and locking doom that are hand activated and which are in a path of travel, shall be operable with a single effort ❑ by lever type hardware, by panic bars, push-pull activating ban, or other hardware . designed to provide passage without requiring the ability to grasp the opening hard• ware. locked exit doors shall operate as above in egress direction. Doors to individual hotel or motel units shall operate smuilarly, except that when bolt and unlatching operation is key operated from corridor or exterior side of unit door, large bow keys (2 inch (60.8 min) Full bow or 1'/4 inch (31.75 mm) half bow) shall be provided in lieu of lever type hardware on the corridor side. Separate dead lock activation on room side of corridor doors in hotels or motels shall have lever handle or large thumb turn in an easily reached location. EXCE7110Ns Until January 1, 19M lever type hardware shall be required for now construction only. Alterations and additions shall comply beginning January (e) Width and Heights. 1. Every required eat doorway shall be of a size as to parmit the installation of a door not less than 3 keg (914.4 min) in width and not less than 6 feet, 8 inches. (2032 inns) in height. When installed in eat doorways, exit doors SW be capable of opening at least 90 degrees and shall be so mounted that the clear width of the extrway is not less than 321nches (812.8 min). In computing the exit width required by Section MM(b), UBC, the net dimension of the exitway shall be used EXCEPT10Ns Doorways may be 2 Feet, 6 inchc (7M mm) in width in Croup I, Division 2A Occupancies and in Croup D occupancies. 2. For hinged doors, the opening width shall be measured with the door positioned at an angle of 90 degrees from its closed position. At least one of a pair of doors shall meet this opening width requirement. Revolving doors shag not be used as a required entrance for the physically handicapped. (1) Hardware. 1. Exit door hardware shall be of an approved type and tested in accordance with the procedures established by SFM =2 and SFM 33.3 as shown in Chapter 2-M 2, Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 8.8 pounds (3.86 kg) for exit- isor doors and 6 pounds (227 kg) for interior doom, such pull or push effort being applied at right angles to hinged doors and at the center plane of sliding or folding doors Compensating devices or automatic door operators may be utilized to meet the above standards. When fire doors are required the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased not to exceed 13 pounds (6.8 kg). ] (m) (;Oe ftuenon. The bottom 10 inches (254 min) of all doors except automatic and sliding shall have a smooth uninterrupted nmface to allow the door to be opened , by a whesichair footrest without creating a trap or hazardous condition. Where nu• row frame door are used a 10 inch 1234 mm) high smooth pamei shall be installed iar on the push side of the door, which will allow the door to be opened by a wheelc. footrest without creating a trap or haxardow condition. n (a) ln♦ aarh at erar't shall !• IS, rlea• J le rruear than 1 Caex (IO ]an.) ru a to EO !axe (a le0eet e! zc L' C V 0 ramp, Ste*, Ma. Rise It's. Yla..Cal ieel.etlea 1. 1t 1112 20 (762u). 20 (9110..) 1114 SO (741..) 40 (1211Ou). 1120 20 (762.a) SO (13210..1 L 16 1 M 25 DOORS AND DOORWAYS - There are several features of doors and doorways which, if inadequately designed, will make it impossible for most disabled persons to pass through them. An adequate level area at the ,doorway provides for ease of stationing a wheel- chair to open and then navigate entry. A minimum opening width is'required to avoid "knuckle busting" by wheel- chair users. Often door opening is achieved by use of a wheelchair foot- rest; in such a case a narrow bottom rail or interrupted surface can prove hazardous. Application All doors required for exiting. Approach • 60" deep level area in the direction of door swing, 44" deep area when door swings away from approach. • Level area extension 24" to strike side of exterior door, 18" for in- terior doors. In a vestibule (other than an exit one) a minimum 48" clear depth be- tween open door and second closed door. • In a vestibule both doors swinging same direction or both swinging out of vestibule. E Width • Minimum 32" clear opening with door at 90 degrees to closed position. • Only one door of pair need meet requirement. • Minimum 30" clear opening in "equi- valent facilitation" situations (where al lowed) . ,:.ra:�',�. � `::3ti k%r+I.: vby... _ -a r.. .ywYs Au-,��'SfY�•''' y`•4�drtHt ��'.,��. Ya`�;(+^.v`4 ryv.. �.., e.� ,.^.... �:"..' Jt4 •' --_.,"'C..;..,.� ._-. '. t`5• ::�::�-.. y,,,._ '�a';4-. .~,3 -. ._ _ e`^�. c; ai r.}.'Y'}AtL',c4_au•. •y M.-.. i..1...tt.:: • • DOORS AND DOORWAYS 4.2-4.5 Door Type • Minimum 10" high smooth surface at door bottom, either attached panel or bottom rail except on automatic or sliding doors. Hardware • Openable from inside without use of key or special knowledge or effort. • Operable by single effort lever -type device (not requiring grasping). • Mounted 30" - 44". • Maximum 85 lbs. effort to operate exterior door, 5 lbs. for interior. 1 —T%we In co AS inresnnold maximum total height with maximum vertical change at edge. • 45 degrees maximum bevel allowed. Turnsti Ies • Where turnstiles are utilized pro- vide an accessible door or gate within 30 ft. from each turnstile entrance or ext. • Maintain gates unlocked during business hours. • Gate shall not activate publicly • audible alarm. Minimum clearance of 32" between posts, rails, or other pedestrian controls. REV. TITLE 24, 2-3303 .27 1P 10 A OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS The special accessibility. requirements for the following occupancy groups are specific construction related standards . which are in addition to the basis accessibility standards for all type buildings and facilities. Group A Occupancies Auditoriums, Assembly Halls,Theaters • Provide wheelchair seating spaces. Wheelchair Seat Capacity Seating Spaces 4 - $0 2 51 - 300 4 301 - 500 6 • Over 500 one additional per 100 Seating area level and 3011 wide x 60" long minimum. • Scattered location for seating when. more than 300 total. 3Pc • Provide additional seating for semi - ambulant, minimum 1% of total, no less than 2. • Semiambulant seating 24" minimum knee space. • In hardship, only 1% need be ac- cessible. • Stages, platforms and orchestra pits should be accessible, except: If less than 24" high and in 'hard- ship a portable ramp can be used, in existing buildings the require- ments create an "unreasonable hardship." • Both customer and employee sides of ticket booths should be accessible. • Sanitary facilities should be acces- sible. • Upper levels of auditorium spaces need not be accessible in a hard- ship situation if no ramp or eleva- tor exists and all programs are available on accessible level. Stadiums, Grandstands, Bleachers, Athletic Pavilions, Gyms • 5000 total seats or less, same re- quirements as for Auditoriums. • Customer side of ticket booth acces- sible. • Sports activity areas must be ac- cessible (i.e. tennis, basketball, bowling). LM Assistance device for pool entry r quired. • Sanitary facilities and locker room must be accessible. • Above provisions are exemptable with conditions, either "equivalent facilitation "or partial compliance in existing facilities. OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS e- Religion Facilities • Seating as per Auditorium require- s ment. • Access to raised platforms required but hardship exception possible. Sanitary facilities, offices, and assembly areas accessible. Dining, Banquet, and Bar Facilities • Accessible primary entrance. Access to all areas of each func- tional activity. • One accessible seating area for each 20 seats,. integrated with other seat- ing. • 36" aisle minimum. • Cafeteria line 36" minimum clear width. • Above provisions can be exempted in hardship conditions. • Accessible sanitary facilities, in hardship, minimum of one facility. • Access to food preparation area required. • %for }�1yi. �uvin9 Ups, 1 Group B Occupancies Office Buildings and Personal and Public Service Facilities • Accessibili required for most areas in all comi - cial and professional establishments assuring use (includ- ing sanitary facilities) except in hardship conditions and then "equi- valent• facilitation" is required. • Areas exempted include minor dis- play area less than 200 sq.ft. and ) offices in sales facilities of less than 5000 sq.ft. on non -accessible floors. • 36" minimum accessible path. • Checkstands in new facilities, mini- mum of one in existing facilities. • Shopping cart barriers required to have 32" clear opening. • 60" minimum squarefitting room when provided for non -handicapped, minimum of one per sex, with low- ered mirrors and hooks. • At least one detention cell and sani- tary facility in police, fire and court facilities required to accessible. • Witness stands accessible.• Assembly Spaces with Less than 50 Persons • Must be accessible as per Group B Occupancies. 29 1P OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS Factories and Warehouses • Accessibility required in major areas inciuding sanitary facilities. • Exemption for existing buildings in hardship when "equivalent facilita- tion" is provided. Group E. Occupancies Educational Facilities • One lab station minimum and one ad- ditional for each 40 stations except in hardship, then room accessible with 32" clear door width. • At least one teaching carrel acces- sible for each type of activity. • Library general use area required to be accessible including counters and files. • 44" minimum main aisles in book stacks and 36" minimum in side aisles except up to 15% of total may be on unaccessible mezzanine in existing building. • Books no higher than 54" unless at- tendant on duty. Group I Occupancies Nursing Care Suites • Minimum of one patient bed and minimum of one additional per 10 beds to be accessible with adjacent sanitary facility if provided, ex- cept in accute care facilities, then 2% accessible. Health Care Diagnostic and Treat- ment • One dressing area accessible and sanitary facility. Physician, Dental Office and Wait- ing Area • All required to be accessible. 30 Cl • C,7y-•,Q. eH-XL�, Group M Occupancies Parks and Recreation Areas • Most facilities required to be accessible including buildings. • Minimum of 2 campsites and no' fewer than 3 per 100 required to be ac- cessible by path, including path to sanitary facilities. • Sanitary facilities accessible. • Nature trails and informational areas (if provided) usable by blind. • Above in existing facilities excepted in hardship conditions and where "equivalent facilities" are provided. Highway Rest Areas • Sanitary facility of each sex re- quired to be accessible. • At least one picnic table and one additional for each 20 tables. • Drinking fountain accessible. • At least one parking space. 1 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS Group 'R Occupancies Hotels, Motels, Dorms •. Minimum of i guest room with sani- tary facility accessible, 1 additional for each 25 (or fraction) up to 100, and 1 for each 40 over 100. • Accompanying sanitary facility to have: Door with 18" minimum at strike side on swing side of door. Shower in compliance with 48" clear -width along tub/shower. Water closet should have a space 36" wide x 48" long (in front of toilet). Grab bars, lavatory, and acces- sories in compliance with • Additional sanitary facilities to have minimum 32" clear door width only. • Minimum 32" door opening through- out. *Any recreational facilities must be accessible. *One of every 25 kitchens, when provided, or a minimum of one, should be accessible as noted under • Living Accommodations below. Above conditions can be exempted in hardship when "equivalent facilitation" is provided. 31 f• 10 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS Living Accommodations Publicly funded, on accessible floors and primary entrance floor required to be accessible except: When, in existing construction, hardship, physical constraint, or legal constraint exists in appli- cation to facility or "equivalent facilitation," When path along "primary entrance" exceeds 1570 slope, When •, in a building of 5 or less units, the units and "primary entrance" are a story above or below grade unless floors are ac- cessible by ramp, elevator, or lift. _ Kitchens to have 60" minimum be- tween cabinets or walls of U-shaped kitchen or 48" minimum in other designs. 30" long sink counter and 30" long work counter with removable base cabinets required except counters in tile, stone, or J cultured stone. I 15 .,OaloaTdg*dv • Lowered shelving and/or drawer space at 48" maximum. • Door buzzer, chime, or equivalent at "primary entrance." • Bathrooms in living accommodations are required to meet those of Hotels except: No shower seat is required if sup- port blocking for future one is provided, No shower spray is required in bathtubs, Water closet need only be adap- table to a seat height of 15" minimum, No grab bars need be provided if support backing is installed for future. Group D Occupancies • Requirements for various Divisions accessibility are as described in Group I and Group R Occupancies. REF. TITLE 24, 2-611, 2-710, 2-812, 2-1101, 2-1107, 2-1213, .2-1415 Coon Min . „U"sl�a��, N 32 • • 0 Passage width needs of handicapped persons vary with the nature of their disabilities. Persons in wheelchairs normally require 32" of clear width between vertical surfaces to provide adequate clearance while moving their chairs by hand. Individuals using canes need a clear width of 22" while those on crutches require some 26"-27". In order to make a 360 degree turn in a wheelchair a space of 60" in diameter is required. Application • When enforcing agency determines compliance with standards, excep- tion will be granted if "equivalent facilitation" is provided. • Compliance with standard "equiva- lent facilitation" not required when physical constraints in existing buildings create unreasonable hard- ships. Corridor Widths • Aisles used in areas without fixed seating to be minimum of 36" wide. REF CORRIDORS AND EXIT BALCONIES Whg.QIOh7,iY-7"Aynin9 33 1P PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS 5.3-5.6 Shower Controls • Single lever design, operable with maximum force of 3 Ib.f. • Located on sidewall opposite seat. • Mounted 40" above shower floor. • When two or more showers are in same functional area, provide at least one "lefthand" and one"right- hand" controlled shower. Shower Heads • Flexible hand held shower unit with minimum 60" hose mounted 48" above shower floor. • Optional in areas with excessive vandalism; two wall mounted shower heads with independent controls, horizontal and vertical swivel angle adjustments. One head mounted at IP 40" above shower floor. Bathtubs • Provided with hand held shower unit with minimum 60" hose. Drinking Fountains • Minimun 18" deep. • Minimum clear and'unobstructed space under fountain 27" high x 18" deep. • Side approach fountains not accept- able. • Bubbler control; easily operable, located within 6" of front of foun- tain. • Bubbler outlet located within 6" of front of fountain and maximum of 3311'above floor. • Water stream parallel to front edge of fountain. h ►5 Win. AIAX Tubs - Shower Enclosures • No tracks mounted on rim. • No obstructions to controls. • No obstructions to transferring from wheelchair to bathtub or bathtub seat. n 1Z'7 �" 33 �ls,.xlbla. }13�t. Min . slnlmngwvr W( (40 Vy Y\;. F �t era 49, qo _ f 7 — P; } Note +Irl� For sanitary facilities (see 3.1-3.6). is UJW J - REF. TITLE 24, 5-P1051-1504 34 P �� 0 Physically handicapped people, spe- cifically those in wheelchairs are li- mited by their reaching ability as well as their manual dexterity, in operating plumbing controls.. They also require that certain fixtures be located at usable heights and. that clearance under other fixtures be sufficient to accommodate clearances required by wheelchair users. Some handicapped persons have limited or no tactile senses in portions of their bodies, and can be severely injured by not being aware of being exposed to sharp or abrasive surfaces and hot water supply or drain piping. _c Cu SZ�kQZL Rt m -,rv,#e I nsLAI-& r-4 ay- `41\ COVt?N-4-J, i + W2Xi pAxo 4 pra i-M �in 2q " Min PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS 5.3-5.6 Water Closets • Height to top of toilet seat, minimum 1711, maximum 19". • Flush control located to eliminate excessive body movement; manual controls; oscillating handle with maximum operating force of 3 Ib,f. or remote button for low voltage electrical operation. Urinals • Minimum of one elongated rim type urinal. • Mounted maximum 17" above finish floor. • Flush control mounted maximum 44" above floor. �{'- � ush confirbl Wa.11 l�tnr� l I n _I ,.- Lavatories • Minimum clearance from bottom of lavatory apron to floor 29". • Minimum knee clearance under lava- tory 30" wide and S" deep at top. • Minimum toe clearance under lava- tory 30" wide, 9" above floor and 17" deep from front of lavatory. • Hot water supply and drain piping insulated or covered. • No sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories. • Controls operable with one hand with maximum activating force of 5 Ib.f. Self closing valves to remain open minimum 10 seconds. 35 • ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1-5.2 Individuals in wheelchairs have dif- ficulty in reaching either high or low wall mounted outlets or controls. Per- sons with limited vision can more readily find such controls when all are installed at a uniform height above the floor. Application • Switches controlling lighting, re- ceptacle outlets, appliances, heat- ing and air conditioning, and ventilation equipment. • Requirements not applicable to ex- isting building when enforcing ag- ency determines compliance creates unreasonable hardship. Switches • Center of switches not less than 3 ft. or more than 4 ft. above floor. Receptacle Outlets • Center of 15, 20, and 30 ai ip receptacles (except permanently installed baseboard heaters) not less than 12" above floor. • Floor outlets acceptable next to sliding panels or walls and other special convenience locations. • Baseboard outlets acceptable in re - locatable partitions, window walls. REF. TITLE 24, 3-380-8, 3-210, 25 R"YY n ` 122, rA n. I l M p' The numbers of entrances to be made accessible to the physically handicap- ped will vary with the nature and size of'the facility. In a large build- ing with multiple entrances, all of the entrances open for public use should, terrain permitting, be made acces- sible to the physically handicapped to permit them to move normally with the other pedestrian traffic. A handi- capped person should 'not be required to expend the extra energy to travel unnecessarily longer distances to"reach an accessible entrance'so these should be planned in relationship to public transportation stops, sidewalks, park- ing lots and to nearby related build- ings. t� /C-)t in MO J 0 ENTRANCES 4.1 Primary Entrances All primary entrances to buildings and facilities to be accessible to physically handicapped. Existing Buildings • When enforcing agencies determine compliance with requirements create unreasonable hardships, exceptions may be granted if equivalent facili- tation is provided. • At least one entrance to be acces- sible. • Requirements do not apply when le- gal or physical constraints create unreasonable hardship. • During periods of partial or re- stricted use, entrances used for pri- mary access shall be kept accessible and usable by physically handicap- ped persons. Doormats Recessed doormats to prevent interference chairs. REF. TITLE 24, 2-3301 be anchored to with wheel- 37 11 • STAIR MARKINGS Visually impaired persons have diffi- culty identifying vertical changes. The possibility of accidents are greatly reduced when they are alerted to changes in elevation. c UrFLY AFivroar)r, • _ e.oLdY e.e�i-f-tr�nsfirl 2" Markings • Minimum of 2" wide color contrasting strip at upper approach and lower tread of each flight of each stair. • Strip located 1" from nosing of tread or landing. • Strip to be at least as slip -resis- tant as stair treads. REF. TITLE 24, 2-3305 1 I J W 4 P sft Lift Enclosure • Enclose platform, wheelchair sup- ports and lifts with enclosures which provide reasonable degree of safety to those exposed to or using lift. • Or equip underside of lift with safety pan cover which automati- cally stops lifting device if down- ward travel is obstructed. Lift Landing • Locking device, door, or gate 42" high equipped with mechanical and electrical contacts which prevent operation without proper closure. • Provide pit to permit lift platform to stop flush with lower landing. • Or provide non-skid surfaced ramp from lower accessible path of tra- vel up to lift platform. Ramp slope not to exceed 1 vertical to 12 hori- zontal except if horizontal run is less than 12" vertical rise may be 211 2 SPECIAL ACCESS LIFTS 'PYa��ura.. -1-trFe.. C�v,�tol Lift Platform • Sized to accommodate large motorized wheelchair. . Rated capacity minimum 400 lbs. . Weight safety factor minimum of 5 based on rated load. • Maximum rated speed 20 feet per min- ute. . Locking device, door or gate, 42" high, equipped with mechanical and electrical contacts which prevent op- eration without proper closure. REF. TITLE 24, 7-3113 39 SPECIAL ACCESS LIFTS The provision of a special access lift can permit a wheelchair to pass from one level to another, where the height differential is not excessive and where it is impractical to construct a ramp or to provide an elevator. Application Special access lifts may be provided between levels, in lieu of passenger elevators, when the vertical distance between landings, structural design and safeguards are as allowed by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health. • Special access lifts shall conform with all regular and ,special re- quirements of the State of Califor- nia, Department of Industrial Re- lations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health as they may be specifically approved by them. • When enforcing agencies determines ri L compliance creates unreasonable hardship, exceptions can be granted when "equivalent facilitation" is provided. _13 K) Lift Controls • Constant pressure -type, push bar or equal. • Easily operable by handicapped person. • Cali -send controls at top and bot- tom landing. • Hydraulic and electric -hydrau- lic type lifts to have relevei ing switches to keep platform level with landings. Lift Assemble • Securely supported to maintain plat- form level posistion and prevent loosening or displacement of any portion of unit. • All portions of machinery protected from water intrusion. coyl ro k 1 T IP it • PEDESTRIAN RAMPS 4.6-4.12 W1iv1. L�dmvY}On � a.d.` Handrails • Handrails required on each side of ramp. In existing buildings, ramps less than 1:15 slope do not need hand- rails, more than 1:15 slope require handrails but not intermediate rail. Handrails must be continuous. 30" to 34" high. 12" extension at top and bottom, ends returned. Handrails to be 11." minimum - 2" maximum cross section and spaced not less than 11-z" from wall. Curb • Required on ramp longer than 10' and not bounded by a wall or fence. • 2" high curb on both sides or rail at 2" - 4" above ramp. OPREF. TITLE 24, 2-3306 " 2 tZ?aI�S� 41 • PEDESTRIAN RAMPS 4.6-4.12 Level changes present problems for any persons of limited mobility such as those using wheelchairs or walking aids; also affected are elderly and children who have difficulty mounting stairs. To be readily negotiable, a ramp must have a gradual slope, since the amount of energy expended in ascending a ramp increases markedly with its slope. Handrails and curbs guarantee edge protection in case of loss of control in either ascent or descent. 1 U 3-(0 �+n. s1rl:�z Rut^. FA 8.33D�� ,�p{icm 1-21n�1r1q � Mty1 .J Slope • Any path greater sidered a ramp. • Maximum slope 1 zontal. than 1:20 is con - vertical to 12 hori- Width • 48" minimum width. • 36" minimum width serving 50 or less occupants in R occupancies. • 60" minimum width serving primary entrance with occupant load of 300 or more. • 72" minimum depth of intermediate landing if greater than 30 degree turn. 51 Min. Landings " • Required at top and bottom. • Top landing 60" minimum depth x width of ramp. • If door swings onto top landing; minimum depth required equals door width plus 42". • Top landing 60" minimum width with 24" on strike side of door at ex- terior ramp, 18" at interior ramp. 72" deep bottom landing. • Intermediate landing required at turns and at maximum level change of 30" . 42 1P CNQ 0 PROTRUDING OBJECTS Objects projecting into the path of tra- vel are hazardous to a blind person when they are unable to detect the ob- ject through the normal use of their cane. Protruding Objects No reduction of clear width of acces- sible path of travel or wheelchair maneuvering space. Un&vN- 2ZI',- Raised Objects • Objects mounted from 27" to 80" above floor or ground surface to project a maximum of 411. • Objects mounted below 27" or above 80" can project any amount. Free Standing Objects • Objects on posts or pylons mounted from 27" to 80" above floor or ground surface to project a maximum of 12". Headroom • Minimum 80" clear hoadroom in all circulation spaces. REF. TITLE 24, 2-1722 Max. Oveh- MIX TT 43 • .CLEAR FLOOR OR GROUND SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIRS Physically handicapped persons using wheelchairs occupy a larger area and require more maneuvering room than non -handicapped persons. Getting in position to reach or use wall mounted equipment, or maneuvering into al- coves is a problem unless sufficient room is provided. Wheelchair spaces • Minimum clear floor or ground space 30" x 48". • Minimum clear floor or ground space can be position for forward or para- jlel approach. • Minimum clear floor or ground space may include areas under projecting • objects when sufficient knee clear- ance is provided. 1 J• 4 8„ �11n2Q.�c�?�.lY S�tC� Forward Reach • When wheelchair space only allows for forward approach, maximum height for forward reach is 48". • When reach is over an obstruction which is between 20" and 25" wide, maximum height for forward reach is 44". Side Reach • When wheelchair space allows for parallel approach, maximum height for side reach if 541t. • • Maximum low side reach to within 4" from floor. REF. TITLE 242 2-1722 K2 Clfl 48 Maneuvering Clearances • One full unobstructed side of re- quired wheelchair space to be next to or overlap an accessible path of travel,or another wheelchair space. • Confined wheelchair spaces, such as alcoves, to be next to additional maneuvering space. 3d' ' C (o'' AV 12° cvrF A1c.av'a_t� Side Alcoves 44 fo Signs and identification ❑ See. 2.1720. (a) The International Symbol of Accessibility shall be the standard used to identify facilities that are accessible to and usable by physically handicapped persons as set forth in these building standards and as specifically required in this section. NOTE: See Figure 17-6. ❑ (b) The symbol specified in (a) above shall consist of a white figure on a blue background. The blue shall be equal to Color No. 15M in Federal Standard 595a. EXCEPTION: The appropriate enforcement agency may approve special signs and identification necessary to compliment decor or unique design when it is determined that such signs and identification provides adequate direction to handicapped persons. (c) Contracted Crade 2 Braille shall be used wherever Braille symbols are specifi- cally required in other portions of these standards. Dots shall be 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) on centers in each cell with 0.2 inch (3.06 mm) space between cells. Dots shall be raised a minimum of 0.025 inch (.= min) above the background. (d) Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width to height ratio of between 3z and 1A and a stroke width to height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10. (e) Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background, either light char- acters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. (1) When raised or recessed characters or symbols are used, they shall conform to the following: 1. Letters and numbers on signs shall be raised or recessed Xs inch (.8 mm) minimum and shall be sans serif characters. L Raised characters or symbols shall be a minimum of % inch (15.86 nun) high. Recessed characters or symbols shall have a %4Inch (&33 mm) minimum stroke width. (g) All building entrances that are accessible to and usable by physically hand- icapped persons shall be identified with at least one standard sign and with additional directional signs, as required, to be visible to persons along approaching pedestrian ways. (h) Buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific sanitary facilities for public use that conform to these building standards shall have this information posted in the building lobby, preferably as part of the building directory. 0 45 Inadequate direction signing and im- proper identification of facilities may be a source of annoyance to some, but for the physically handicapped these can cause unwarranted hardship. Per- sons with strength limitations should not be forced to travel extra distances in search of an accessible route to a facility. The blind should not be required to memorize complex information in order to reach their destination. Some of those who are blind can read only by the use of Braille alphabet. Others Including the partially sighted can read better certain types of raised characters and numbers. Recessed characters and numbers are difficult for the blind and partially sighted to read. Sign Locations • All accessible entrances identified i with minimum of one standard sign. • Additional directional .signs along accessible path of travel as required. • Buildings remodeled to provide acces- sible sanitary facilities for public use to have information posted in lobby as part of building directory. International Symbol of Accessibility • Standard used to identify accessible facilities. • White figure on blue bst:kground; color number 15090 in Federal Stan- dard 5952. • When enforcing agency determines it appropriate, special designs and colors may be approved. 0 SIGNS AND IDENTIFICATION 3.9 Braille • Use contrasted Grade 2 Braille. Dots to be 0.1 inch on center in each cell. • 0.2 ins;` space between cells. • Dots raised minimum 0.025 inch above background. Letters and Numbers • Width to 'height ratio between 3:5• and 1:1. • Stroke width to height between 1:5 and 1:10. • Contrast characters and symbol with background. • Sans serif characters. 4- rr10 I I 46 0 PUBLIC TELEPHONES 3.8 The size and configuration of a stan- dard public telephone booth often pre- vents a person in a wheelchair from getting sufficiently close to use the instrument. T:ie hard of hearing often require a receiver with an amplification feature. Telephone instruments, shel- ves and baffles' which project into a corridor or which are located in an exposed portion of a lobby become a hazard to a blind person who cannot "sense" these projecting objects with their canes. Wheelchair Access • • Minimum clear floor or ground space for forward or parallel approach 30" by 4811, including knee space under some projecting objects. • Additional clear floor or ground space to adjoin one side of re- quired minimum space. • If minimum clear floor or ground space has one to three sides con- fined by vertical surfaces, addition- al maneuvering space to be provided. • Floor or ground surface to be slip resistant. • Bases, enclosures, or fixed seats not to impede access. Partial Enclosures • Enclosures projecting into walks, halls, corridors or aisles to comply with requirements for protruding objects. (See 3, Protruding Objects.) • Minimum 30" enclosure width when projections exceed 12". • Maximum 19" projection over clear floor or ground space . • Enclosure projections minimum of 27" • above floor or ground surface to low- est point. Full Height Enclosures • Entrance 30" minimum width. Telephone Equipment At least one phone in a building or facility to be equipped with volume control for hearing impaired people. • Push -bottom controls where service for this equipment is available. • 29" long cord from telephone to hand set. • Mounting height to highest operable part of equipment; 48" for front reach, 54" for side or diagnoal reach. REF. TITLE 24, 2-1713 '30°rttr; . tWl'�4A� 1 I'L C01r'1 \• � igli tzz R2i1Iyn (j N or DIS 2. Oar F �t I 27� (✓ I Min. CRS1lA,Y v A1Gov-L ar wm� wa115 tallow 2-i" Ilk 47 Telephones Sac. 2.1713. (:) General. If public telephone are provided, they shall comply with this section. NOTZ See Figure 174. (b) Clear Floor Ground Space. A clear floor or ground space at least 30 inches (762 min) by 48 inches (12192 mm) that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided at telephones. (c) Sim and Approach. The minimum clear floor ground space required to ac- commodate a single, stationary wheelchair and occupant is 30 inches (762 mm) by 48 inches (12192 mm). The minimum clear floor or ground space for wheelchairs may be positioned for forward or parallel approach to an object. Clear floor or ground space for wheelchairs may be part of the knee space required under some objects. NOTE See Figure 17SA(b) and (c). (d) Relationship of Maneuvering Clearances to Wheelchair Spaces One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space for a wheelchair shall adjoin another wheelchair dear floor space. If a clear floor space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearances shall be provided NOTE: See Figure 17SA(d) and (e). (e) Surfaces of Wheelchair Spaces. Surfaces of wheelchair spaces shall conform to Section 2.1752. Bases, enclosures, and fixed seats shall not impede approaches to 13 telephones by people who use wheelchairs. (f) Mounting Height. The highest operri-)+ part of the telephone shall be within the reach ranges specified in Sections 2.1722(c, ar (d). Telephones mounted diagonal• ly in a comer that require wheelchair users to reach diagonally shall have the highest operable part no higher than 54 inches (1371.6 mm) above the floor. NOTE See Figure 17.4. (g) Enclosures If telephone enclosures are provided they may overhang the clear floor space required in Subsections (b), (c) and (e) within the following limits: 1. Side reach possible: The overhang shall be no greater than 19 inches (482.6 mm). The height of the lowest overhanging part shall be equal to or greater than 27 inches (683.8 mm). NOTE See Figure 17.4(a). 2. Full -height enclosures: Entrances to full -height enclosures shall be 30 inches (762 mm) minimum. NOTE See Figure 17.4(b). ( 3. Forward reach required: If the overhang is greater than 12 inches (304.8 mm) then the clear width of ,the enclosure shall be 30 inches (762 mm) minunum; if the clear width of the enclosure is less than 30 inches (762 mm) then the height of the lowest overhanging part shall be equal to or greater than 27 inches (685.8 mm). NOTE See Figure 174(e). 4. Where telephone enclosures protrude into walls, halls, corridors, or aisles, they shall also comply with Section 2.1721. (h) Equipment for Hearing Impaired People. Telephones shall bq equipped with a receiver that generates a magnetic field in the area of the receiver cap. If banks of public telephones are provided, then a reasonable number, but always at least one, in a building or facility shall be equipped with a volume control. ❑ (i) Controls. Telephones shall have pushbutton controls where service for such equipment is available. 0) Cord Length. The cord from the telephone to the handset shall be at least 29 inches (736.6 mm) long. 0 JLL-12-1989 09:41 FROM /KIM CENT OFFICE TO 917146443339 P.02 ' yG. 0 -4 A (:e011nK UBUKMN 11AN, nnvcnwr ' StaW of Cnaforhla. Hoalth and Warfare Agehc DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION 800 K St., Kcom 214 p Sacratnanto, CA 80814 f to to)322.2078 , '1 • July 7, 1989 r •iY Richard Edmonston ' f City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Rnulpvard Newport Beach,, CA 92663 z Dear Mr. Edmonston: this letter is in toDepartment ll nohabilitation policypinformationiregardingavalptiparkingaof handicappedf persons' vehicles in lieu of providing a percentage of accessible parking spaces. OOR policy regarding this question is based on the Title 24 California Code of Regulations, Section 2-7102, which requires that a given ratio of epaoas bu cteipped to accommodate loading and unlnading of whra1-114il6 r9? the physically disabled. In addition, several potential problems could arise in a situation where someone unfamiliar with hand controls (e•9•, zero -effort) should try to use them. The most obvious, of course, would be a major accident with r injury, 1aw5uitA, etc. Many vans t41S0 hpve no seat creating another set of.prohlems. It is true that many vans_and automobiles adapted for persons with disabilities can and are used by nondisabled drivers, however, a significant number are useable only by the persons for which i y Llrey were odeptad. Title 24 CodcG aro cloar about the number and •i .•„ p1mrpmpnt of %pants and the use of valet porkinq would be an unacceptable and haaardoue alternative mothod of providing ArroW hlp narking. Please Cali or Write if I can be of further assistanco. Sincerely, Chuck Flaming, Chief Community Access/Rehabilitation / •tgl0 f, ,O Engineering Section / Pl!*•:z:r r.Y TOTAL P.02