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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>2010 ADA</h2>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 1: Application and Administration</h2>
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<ul>
<li><a href="#ada-101">101 Purpose</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-102">102 Dimensions for Adults and Children</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-103">103 Equivalent Facilitation</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-104">104 Conventions</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-105">105 Referenced Standards</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-106">106 Definitions</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 2: Scoping Requirements</h2>
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<ul>
<li><a href="#ada-201">201 Application</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-202">202 Existing Buildings and Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-203">203 General Exceptions</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-204">204 Protruding Objects</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-205">205 Operable Parts</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-206">206 Accessible Routes</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-207">207 Accessible Means of Egress</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-208">208 Parking Spaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-209">209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-210">210 Stairways</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-211">211 Drinking Fountains</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-212">212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-213">213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-214">214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-215">215 Fire Alarm Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-216">216 Signs</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-217">217 Telephones</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-218">218 Transportation Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-219">219 Assistive Listening Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-220">220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-221">221 Assembly Areas</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-222">222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-223">223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-224">224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-225">225 Storage</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-226">226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-227">227 Sales and Service</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-228">228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-229">229 Windows</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-230">230 Two-Way Communication Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-231">231 Judicial Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-232">232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-233">233 Residential Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-234">234 Amusement Rides</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-235">235 Recreational Boating Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-236">236 Exercise Machines and Equipment</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-237">237 Fishing Piers and Platforms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-238">238 Golf Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-239">239 Miniature Golf Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-240">240 Play Areas</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-241">241 Saunas and Steam Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-242">242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-243">243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 3: Building Blocks</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-301">301 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-302">302 Floor or Ground Surfaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-303">303 Changes in Level</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-304">304 Turning Space</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-305">305 Clear Floor or Ground Space</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-306">306 Knee and Toe Clearance</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-307">307 Protruding Objects</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-308">308 Reach Ranges</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-309">309 Operable Parts</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 4: Accessible Routes</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-401">401 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-402">402 Accessible Routes</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-403">403 Walking Surfaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-404">404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-405">405 Ramps</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-406">406 Curb Ramps</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-407">407 Elevators</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-408">408 Limited-Use / Limited-Application Elevators</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-409">409 Private Residence Elevators</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-410">410 Platform Lifts</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 5: General Site and Building Elements</h2>
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<ul>
<li><a href="#ada-501">501 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-502">502 Parking Spaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-503">503 Passenger Loading Zones</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-504">504 Stairways</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-505">505 Handrails</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-601">601 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-602">602 Drinking Fountains</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-603">603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-604">604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-605">605 Urinals</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-606">606 Lavatories and Sinks</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-607">607 Bathtubs</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-608">608 Shower Compartments</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-609">609 Grab Bars</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-610">610 Seats</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-611">611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-612">612 Saunas and Steam Rooms</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 7: Communication Elements & Features</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-701">701 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-702">702 Fire Alarm Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-703">703 Signs</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-704">704 Telephones</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-705">705 Detectable Warnings</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-706">706 Assistive Listening Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-707">707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-708">708 Two-Way Communication Systems</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, & Elements</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-801">801 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-802">802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-803">803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-804">804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-805">805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-806">806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-807">807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-808">808 Courtrooms</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-809">809 Residential Dwelling Units</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-810">810 Transportation Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-811">811 Storage</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 9: Built-In Elements</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-901">901 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-902">902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-903">903 Benches</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-904">904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="trigger navTitle"><span class="textIndicator"> + </span>Ch 10: Recreation Facilities</h2>
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<li><a href="#ada-1001">1001 General</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-1002">1002 Amusement Rides</a></li>
<li><a href="#ada-1003">1003 Recreational Boating Facilities</a></li>
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<h1 id="a1">Chapter 1: Application and Administration</h1>
<h2 id="ada-101">101 Purpose</h2>
<h3 id="ada-101_1">101.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities. The requirements are to be applied during the design, construction, additions to, and alteration of sites, facilities, buildings, and elements to the extent required by regulations issued by Federal agencies under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 101.1 General. In addition to these requirements, covered entities must comply with the regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are issues affecting individuals with disabilities which are not addressed by these requirements, but which are covered by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation regulations.</p>
<h3 id="ada-101_2">101.2 Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing Facilities</h3>
<p class="standards">This document does not address existing facilities unless altered at the discretion of a covered entity. The Department of Justice has authority over existing facilities that are subject to the requirement for removal of barriers under title III of the ADA. Any determination that this document applies to existing facilities subject to the barrier removal requirement is solely within the discretion of the Department of Justice and is effective only to the extent required by regulations issued by the Department of Justice.</p>
<h2 id="ada-102">102 Dimensions for Adults and Children</h2>
<p class="standards">The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. In addition, this document includes technical requirements based on children’s dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water closets, toilet compartments, lavatories and sinks, dining surfaces, and work surfaces.</p>
<h2 id="ada-103">103 Equivalent Facilitation</h2>
<p class="standards">Nothing in these requirements prevents the use of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 103 Equivalent Facilitation. The responsibility for demonstrating equivalent facilitation in the event of a challenge rests with the covered entity. With the exception of transit facilities, which are covered by regulations issued by the Department of Transportation, there is no process for certifying that an alternative design provides equivalent facilitation.</p>
<h2 id="ada-104">104 Conventions</h2>
<h3 id="ada-104_1">104.1 Dimensions</h3>
<p class="standards">Dimensions that are not stated as “maximum” or “minimum” are absolute.</p>
<h4 id="ada-104_1_1">104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances</h4>
<p class="standards"> All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points.</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances. Conventional industry tolerances recognized by this provision include those for field conditions and those that may be a necessary consequence of a particular manufacturing process. Recognized tolerances are not intended to apply to design work.</p>
<p>It is good practice when specifying dimensions to avoid specifying a tolerance where dimensions are absolute. For example, if this document requires “1 inches,” avoid specifying “1 inches plus or minus X inches.”</p>
<p>Where the requirement states a specified range, such as in Section <a href="#ada-609_4" class="navSectionLink">609.4</a> where grab bars must be installed between 33 inches and 36 inches above the floor, the range provides an adequate tolerance and therefore no tolerance outside of the range at either end point is permitted.</p>
<p>Where a requirement is a minimum or a maximum dimension that does not have two specific minimum and maximum end points, tolerances may apply. Where an element is to be installed at the minimum or maximum permitted dimension, such as “15 inches minimum” or “5 pounds maximum”, it would not be good practice to specify “5 pounds (plus X pounds) or 15 inches (minus X inches).” Rather, it would be good practice to specify a dimension less than the required maximum (or more than the required minimum) by the amount of the expected field or manufacturing tolerance and not to state any tolerance in conjunction with the specified dimension.</p>
<p class="last">Specifying dimensions in design in the manner described above will better ensure that facilities and elements accomplish the level of accessibility intended by these requirements. It will also more often produce an end result of strict and literal compliance with the stated requirements and eliminate enforcement difficulties and issues that might otherwise arise. Information on specific tolerances may be available from industry or trade organizations, code groups and building officials, and published references.</p>
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<h3 id="ada-104_2">104.2 Calculation of Percentages</h3>
<p class="standards">Where the required number of elements or facilities to be provided is determined by calculations of ratios or percentages and remainders or fractions result, the next greater whole number of such elements or facilities shall be provided. Where the determination of the required size or dimension of an element or facility involves ratios or percentages, rounding down for values less than one half shall be permitted.</p>
<h3 id="ada-104_3">104.3 Figures</h3>
<p class="standards">Unless specifically stated otherwise, figures are provided for informational purposes only.</p>
<table class="standards"><caption>Figure 104 <br> Graphic Convention for Figures</caption>
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<h2 id="ada-105">105 Referenced Standards</h2>
<h3 id="ada-105_1">105.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">The standards listed in <a href="#ada-105_2" class="navSectionLink">105.2</a> are incorporated by reference in this document and are part of the requirements to the prescribed extent of each such reference. The Director of the Federal Register has approved these standards for incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of the referenced standards may be inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004; at the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; at the Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 10424, Washington DC; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal register/code of federal regulations/ibr locations.html</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-105_2">105.2 Referenced Standards</h3>
<p class="standards">The specific edition of the standards listed below are referenced in this document. Where differences occur between this document and the referenced standards, this document applies.</p>
<h4 id="ada-105_2_1">105.2.1 ANSI/BHMA</h4>
<p class="standards">Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th floor, New York, NY 10017 (<a href="http://www.buildershardware.com/">http://www.buildershardware.com</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1999 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors (see <a href="#ada-404_3" class="navSectionLink">404.3</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">ANSI/BHMA A156.19-1997 American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see <a href="#ada-404_3" class="navSectionLink">404.3</a>, <a href="#ada-408_3_2_1" class="navSectionLink">408.3.2.1</a>, and <a href="#ada-409_3_1" class="navSectionLink">409.3.1</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2002 American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see <a href="#ada-404_3" class="navSectionLink">404.3</a>, <a href="#ada-408_3_2_1" class="navSectionLink">408.3.2.1</a>, and <a href="#ada-409_3_1" class="navSectionLink">409.3.1</a>).</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 105.2.1 ANSI/BHMA. ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1999 applies to power operated doors for pedestrian use which open automatically when approached by pedestrians. Included are provisions intended to reduce the chance of user injury or entrapment.</p>
<p class="last">ANSI/BHMA A156.19-1997 and A156.19-2002 applies to power assist doors, low energy power operated doors or low energy power open doors for pedestrian use not provided for in ANSI/BHMA A156.10 for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors. Included are provisions intended to reduce the chance of user injury or entrapment.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-105_2_2">105.2.2 ASME</h4>
<p class="standards">Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016 (<strong><a href="http://www.asme.org/">http://www.asme.org</a></strong>).</p>
<p class="standards">ASME A17.1-2000 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including ASME A17.1a-2002 Addenda and ASME A17.1b-2003 Addenda (see <a href="#ada-407_1" class="navSectionLink">407.1</a>, <a href="#ada-408_1" class="navSectionLink">408.1</a>, <a href="#ada-409_1" class="navSectionLink">409.1</a>, and <a href="#ada-810_9" class="navSectionLink">810.9</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">ASME A18.1-1999 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, including ASME A18.1a-2001 Addenda and ASME A18.1b-2001 Addenda (see <a href="#ada-410_1" class="navSectionLink">410.1</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">ASME A18.1-2003 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, (see <a href="#ada-410_1" class="navSectionLink">410.1</a>).</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 105.2.2 ASME. ASME A17.1-2000 is used by local jurisdictions throughout the United States for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of elevators and escalators. The majority of the requirements apply to the operational machinery not seen or used by elevator passengers. ASME A17.1 requires a two-way means of emergency communications in passenger elevators. This means of communication must connect with emergency or authorized personnel and not an automated answering system. The communication system must be push button activated. The activation button must be permanently identified with the word “HELP.” A visual indication acknowledging the establishment of a communications link to authorized personnel must be provided. The visual indication must remain on until the call is terminated by authorized personnel. The building location, the elevator car number, and the need for assistance must be provided to authorized personnel answering the emergency call. The use of a handset by the communications system is prohibited. Only the authorized personnel answering the call can terminate the call. Operating instructions for the communications system must be provided in the elevator car.</p>
<p>The provisions for escalators require that at least two flat steps be provided at the entrance and exit of every escalator and that steps on escalators be demarcated by yellow lines 2 inches wide maximum along the back and sides of steps.</p>
<p>ASME A18.1-1999 and ASME A18.1-2003 address the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of lifts that are intended for transportation of persons with disabilities. Lifts are classified as: vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, inclined stairway chairlifts, private residence vertical platform lifts, private residence inclined platform lifts, and private residence inclined stairway chairlifts.</p>
<p>This document does not permit the use of inclined stairway chairlifts which do not provide platforms because such lifts require the user to transfer to a seat.</p>
<p>ASME A18.1 contains requirements for runways, which are the spaces in which platforms or seats move. The standard includes additional provisions for runway enclosures, electrical equipment and wiring, structural support, headroom clearance (which is 80 inches minimum), lower level access ramps and pits. The enclosure walls not used for entry or exit are required to have a grab bar the full length of the wall on platform lifts. Access ramps are required to meet requirements similar to those for ramps in Chapter 4 of this document.</p>
<p class="last">Each of the lift types addressed in ASME A18.1 must meet requirements for capacity, load, speed, travel, operating devices, and control equipment. The maximum permitted height for operable parts is consistent with Section <a href="#ada-308" class="navSectionLink">308</a> of this document. The standard also addresses attendant operation. However, Section <a href="#ada-410_1" class="navSectionLink">410.1</a> of this document does not permit attendant operation.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-105_2_3">105.2.3 ASTM</h4>
<p class="standards">Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (<strong><a href="http://www.astm.org/">http://www.astm.org</a></strong>).</p>
<p class="standards">ASTM F 1292-99 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.2).</p>
<p class="standards">ASTM F 1292-04 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.2).</p>
<p class="standards">ASTM F 1487-01 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (see 106.5).</p>
<p class="standards">ASTM F 1951-99 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.1).</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 105.2.3 ASTM. ASTM F 1292-99 and ASTM F 1292-04 establish a uniform means to measure and compare characteristics of surfacing materials to determine whether materials provide a safe surface under and around playground equipment. These standards are referenced in the play areas requirements of this document when an accessible surface is required inside a play area use zone where a fall attenuating surface is also required. The standards cover the minimum impact attenuation requirements, when tested in accordance with Test Method F 355, for surface systems to be used under and around any piece of playground equipment from which a person may fall.</p>
<p class="standards">ASTM F 1487-01 establishes a nationally recognized safety standard for public playground equipment to address injuries identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It defines the use zone, which is the ground area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment designed for unrestricted circulation around the equipment and on whose surface it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting a play structure or equipment. The play areas requirements in this document reference the ASTM F 1487 standard when defining accessible routes that overlap use zones requiring fall attenuating surfaces. If the use zone of a playground is not entirely surfaced with an accessible material, at least one accessible route within the use zone must be provided from the perimeter to all accessible play structures or components within the playground.</p>
<p class="last">ASTM F 1951-99 establishes a uniform means to measure the characteristics of surface systems in order to provide performance specifications to select materials for use as an accessible surface under and around playground equipment. Surface materials that comply with this standard and are located in the use zone must also comply with ASTM F 1292. The test methods in this standard address access for children and adults who may traverse the surfacing to aid children who are playing. When a surface is tested it must have an average work per foot value for straight propulsion and for turning less than the average work per foot values for straight propulsion and for turning, respectively, on a hard, smooth surface with a grade of 7% (1:14).</p>
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<h4 id="ada-105_2_4">105.2.4 ICC/IBC</h4>
<p class="standards">Copies of the referenced standard may be obtained from the International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041 (<strong><a href="http://www.iccsafe.org/">www.iccsafe.org</a></strong>).</p>
<p class="standards">International Building Code, 2000 Edition (see <a href="#ada-207_1" class="navSectionLink">207.1</a>, <a href="#ada-207_2" class="navSectionLink">207.2</a>, <a href="#ada-216_4_2" class="navSectionLink">216.4.2</a>, <a href="#ada-216_4_3" class="navSectionLink">216.4.3</a>, and 1005.2.1).</p>
<p class="standards">International Building Code, 2001 Supplement (see <a href="#ada-207_1" class="navSectionLink">207.1</a> and 207.2).</p>
<p class="standards">International Building Code, 2003 Edition (see <a href="#ada-207_1" class="navSectionLink">207.1</a>, <a href="#ada-207_2" class="navSectionLink">207.2</a>, <a href="#ada-216_4_2" class="navSectionLink">216.4.2</a>, <a href="#ada-216_4_3" class="navSectionLink">216.4.3</a>, and 1005.2.1).</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 105.2.4 ICC/IBC. International Building Code (IBC)-2000 (including 2001 Supplement to the International Codes) and IBC-2003 are referenced for means of egress, areas of refuge, and railings provided on fishing piers and platforms. At least one accessible means of egress is required for every accessible space and at least two accessible means of egress are required where more than one means of egress is required. The technical criteria for accessible means of egress allow the use of exit stairways and evacuation elevators when provided in conjunction with horizontal exits or areas of refuge. While typical elevators are not designed to be used during an emergency evacuation, evacuation elevators are designed with standby power and other features according to the elevator safety standard and can be used for the evacuation of individuals with disabilities. The IBC also provides requirements for areas of refuge, which are fire-rated spaces on levels above or below the exit discharge levels where people unable to use stairs can go to register a call for assistance and wait for evacuation.</p>
<p class="last">The recreation facilities requirements of this document references two sections in the IBC for fishing piers and platforms. An exception addresses the height of the railings, guards, or handrails where a fishing pier or platform is required to include a guard, railing, or handrail higher than 34 inches (865 mm) above the ground or deck surface.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-105_2_5">105.2.5 NFPA</h4>
<p class="standards">Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471, (<strong><a href="http://www.nfpa.org/">http://www.nfpa.org</a></strong>).</p>
<p class="standards">NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 1999 Edition (see <a href="#ada-702_1" class="navSectionLink">702.1</a> and <a href="#ada-809_5_2" class="navSectionLink">809.5.2</a>).</p>
<p class="standards">NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2002 Edition (see <a href="#ada-702_1" class="navSectionLink">702.1</a> and <a href="#ada-809_5_2" class="navSectionLink">809.5.2</a>).</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 105.2.5 NFPA. NFPA 72-1999 and NFPA 72-2002 address the application, installation, performance, and maintenance of protective signaling systems and their components. The NFPA 72 incorporates Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 1971 by reference. The standard specifies the characteristics of audible alarms, such as placement and sound levels. However, Section <a href="#ada-702" class="navSectionLink">702</a> of these requirements limits the volume of an audible alarm to 110 dBA, rather than the maximum 120 dBA permitted by NFPA 72-1999.</p>
<p class="last">NFPA 72 specifies characteristics for visible alarms, such as flash frequency, color, intensity, placement, and synchronization. However, Section <a href="#ada-702" class="navSectionLink">702</a> of this document requires that visual alarm appliances be permanently installed. UL 1971 specifies intensity dispersion requirements for visible alarms. In particular, NFPA 72 requires visible alarms to have a light source that is clear or white and has polar dispersion complying with UL 1971.</p>
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<h2 id="ada-106">106 Definitions</h2>
<h3 id="ada-106_1">106.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">For the purpose of this document, the terms defined in <a href="#ada-106_5" class="navSectionLink">106.5</a> have the indicated meaning.</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 106.1 General. Terms defined in Section <a href="#ada-106_5" class="navSectionLink">106.5</a> are italicized in the text of this document.</p>
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<h3 id="ada-106_2">106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards</h3>
<p class="standards">Terms not defined in <a href="#ada-106_5" class="navSectionLink">106.5</a> or in regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act, but specifically defined in a referenced standard, shall have the specified meaning from the referenced standard unless otherwise stated.</p>
<h3 id="ada-106_3">106.3 Undefined Terms</h3>
<p class="standards">The meaning of terms not specifically defined in <a href="#ada-106_5" class="navSectionLink">106.5</a> or in regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act or in referenced standards shall be as defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context implies.</p>
<h3 id="ada-106_4">106.4 Interchangeability</h3>
<p class="standards">Words, terms and phrases used in the singular include the plural and those used in the plural include the singular.</p>
<h3 id="ada-106_5">106.5 Defined Terms.</h3>
<p class="standards" id="accessible">Accessible. A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with this part.</p>
<p class="standards" id="accessible_means_of_egress">Accessible Means of Egress. A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.</p>
<p class="standards" id="addition">Addition. An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross floor area or height of a building or facility.</p>
<p class="standards" id="administrative_authority">Administrative Authority. A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities.</p>
<p class="standards" id="alteration">Alteration. A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.</p>
<p class="standards" id="amusement_attraction">Amusement Attraction. Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or theme park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement attractions include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attractions without seats.</p>
<p class="standards" id="amusement_ride">Amusement Ride. A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.</p>
<p class="standards" id="amusement_ride_seat">Amusement Ride Seat. A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an amusement ride intended to be occupied by one or more passengers.</p>
<p class="standards" id="area_of_sport_activity">Area of Sport Activity. That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of a sport occurs.</p>
<p class="standards" id="assembly_area">Assembly Area. A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters, playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.</p>
<p class="standards" id="assistive_listening_system_(als)">Assistive Listening System (ALS). An amplification system utilizing transmitters, receivers, and coupling devices to bypass the acoustical space between a sound source and a listener by means of induction loop, radio frequency, infrared, or direct-wired equipment.</p>
<p class="standards" id="boarding_pier">Boarding Pier. A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.</p>
<p class="standards" id="boat_launch_ramp">Boat Launch Ramp. A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats and other water craft to and from a body of water.</p>
<p class="standards" id="boat_slip">Boat Slip. That portion of a pier, main pier, finger pier, or float where a boat is moored for the purpose of berthing, embarking, or disembarking.</p>
<p class="standards" id="building">Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.</p>
<p class="standards" id="catch_pool">Catch Pool. A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.</p>
<p class="standards" id="characters">Characters. Letters, numbers, punctuation marks and typographic symbols.</p>
<p class="standards" id="children’s_use">Children’s Use. Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.</p>
<p class="standards" id="circulation_path">Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and landings.</p>
<p class="standards" id="closed-circuit_telephone">Closed-Circuit Telephone. A telephone with a dedicated line such as a house phone, courtesy phone or phone that must be used to gain entry to a facility.</p>
<p class="standards" id="common_use">Common Use. Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people.</p>
<p class="standards" id="cross_slope">Cross Slope. The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).</p>
<p class="standards" id="curb_ramp">Curb Ramp. A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.</p>
<p class="standards" id="detectable_warning">Detectable Warning. A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.</p>
<p class="standards" id="element">Element. An architectural or mechanical component of a building, facility, space, or site.</p>
<p class="standards" id="elevated_play_component">Elevated Play Component. A play component that is approached above or below grade and that is part of a composite play structure consisting of two or more play components attached or functionally linked to create an integrated unit providing more than one play activity.</p>
<p class="standards" id="employee_work_area">Employee Work Area. All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas.</p>
<p class="standards" id="entrance">Entrance. Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibule if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of the entry door or gate.</p>
<p class="standards" id="facility">Facility. All or any portion of buildings, structures, site improvements, elements, and pedestrian routes or vehicular ways located on a site.</p>
<p class="standards" id="gangway">Gangway. A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or land with a floating structure. Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed by this document.</p>
<p class="standards" id="golf_car_passage">Golf Car Passage. A continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can operate.</p>
<p class="standards" id="ground_level_play_component">Ground Level Play Component. A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level.</p>
<p class="standards" id="key_station">Key Station. Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51, respectively.</p>
<p class="standards" id="mail_boxes">Mail Boxes. Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages, or other deliverable matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited to, post office boxes and receptacles provided by commercial mail-receiving agencies, apartment facilities, or schools.</p>
<p class="standards" id="marked_crossing">Marked Crossing. A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular way.</p>
<p class="standards" id="mezzanine">Mezzanine. An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than one-third of the area of the room or space in which the level or levels are located. Mezzanines have sufficient elevation that space for human occupancy can be provided on the floor below.</p>
<p class="standards" id="occupant_load">Occupant Load. The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a building is designed.</p>
<p class="standards" id="operable_part">Operable Part. A component of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element.</p>
<p class="standards" id="pictogram">Pictogram. A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facilities, or concepts.</p>
<p class="standards" id="play_area">Play Area. A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.</p>
<p class="standards" id="play_component">Play Component. An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part of a composite play structure.</p>
<p class="standards" id="private_building_or_facility">Private Building or Facility. A place of public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 28 CFR part 36 or a transportation building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.45.</p>
<p class="standards" id="public_building_or_facility">Public Building or Facility. A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject to title II of the ADA and 28 CFR part 35 or to title II of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.41 or 37.43.</p>
<p class="standards" id="public_entrance">Public Entrance. An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.</p>
<p class="standards" id="public_use">Public Use. Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available to the public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly owned.</p>
<p class="standards" id="public_way">Public Way. Any street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3050 mm).</p>
<p class="standards" id="qualified_historic_building_or_facility">Qualified Historic Building or Facility. A building or facility that is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historic under an appropriate State or local law.</p>
<p class="standards" id="ramp">Ramp. A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20.</p>
<p class="standards" id="residential_dwelling_unit">Residential Dwelling Unit. A unit intended to be used as a residence, that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential dwelling units do not include transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and detention or correctional facilities.</p>
<p class="standards" id="restricted_entrance">Restricted Entrance. An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but not public use and that is not a service entrance.</p>
<p class="standards" id="running_slope">Running Slope. The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope).</p>
<p class="standards" id="self-service_storage">Self-Service Storage. Building or facility designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis.</p>
<p class="standards" id="service_entrance">Service Entrance. An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services.</p>
<p class="standards" id="site">Site. A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way.</p>
<p class="standards" id="soft_contained_play_structure">Soft Contained Play Structure. A play structure made up of one or more play components where the user enters a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such as plastic, netting, or fabric.</p>
<p class="standards" id="space">Space. A definable area, such as a room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage room, alcove, courtyard, or lobby.</p>
<p class="standards" id="story">Story. That portion of a building or facility designed for human occupancy included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor or roof next above. A story containing one or more mezzanines has more than one floor level.</p>
<p class="standards" id="structural_frame">Structural Frame. The columns and the girders, beams, and trusses having direct connections to the columns and all other members that are essential to the stability of the building or facility as a whole.</p>
<p class="standards" id="tactile">Tactile. An object that can be perceived using the sense of touch.</p>
<p class="standards" id="technically_infeasible">Technically Infeasible. With respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements.</p>
<p class="standards" id="teeing_ground">Teeing Ground. In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.</p>
<p class="standards" id="transfer_device">Transfer Device. Equipment designed to facilitate the transfer of a person from a wheelchair or other mobility aid to and from an amusement ride seat.</p>
<p class="standards" id="transient_lodging">Transient Lodging. A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature. Transient lodging does not include residential dwelling units intended to be used as a residence, inpatient medical care facilities, licensed long-term care facilities, detention or correctional facilities, or private buildings or facilities that contain not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that are actually occupied by the proprietor as the residence of such proprietor.</p>
<p class="standards" id="transition_plate">Transition Plate. A sloping pedestrian walking surface located at the end(s) of a gangway.</p>
<p class="standards" id="tty">TTY. An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Machinery that employs interactive text-based communication through the transmission of coded signals across the telephone network. TTYs may include, for example, devices known as TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf persons) or computers with special modems. TTYs are also called text telephones.</p>
<p class="standards" id="use_zone">Use Zone. The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) for unrestricted circulation around the play equipment and where it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the play equipment.</p>
<p class="standards" id="vehicular_way">Vehicular Way. A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.</p>
<p class="standards" id="walk">Walk. An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts.</p>
<p class="standards" id="wheelchair_space">Wheelchair Space. Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.</p>
<p class="standards" id="work_area_equipment">Work Area Equipment. Any machine, instrument, engine, motor, pump, conveyor, or other apparatus used to perform work. As used in this document, this term shall apply only to equipment that is permanently installed or built-in in employee work areas. Work area equipment does not include passenger elevators and other accessible means of vertical transportation.</p>
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<h1 id="a2">Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements</h1>
<h2 id="ada-201">201 Application</h2>
<h3 id="ada-201_1">201.1 Scope</h3>
<p class="standards">All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities shall comply with these requirements.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 201.1 Scope. These requirements are to be applied to all areas of a facility unless exempted, or where scoping limits the number of multiple elements required to be accessible. For example, not all medical care patient rooms are required to be accessible; those that are not required to be accessible are not required to comply with these requirements. However, common use and public use spaces such as recovery rooms, examination rooms, and cafeterias are not exempt from these requirements and must be accessible.</p>
<h3 id="ada-201_2">201.2 Application Based on Building or Facility Use</h3>
<p class="standards">Where a site, building, facility, room, or space contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the applicable requirements for that use.</p>
<h3 id="ada-201_3">201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures</h3>
<p class="standards">These requirements shall apply to temporary and permanent buildings and facilities.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. Temporary buildings or facilities covered by these requirements include, but are not limited to, reviewing stands, temporary classrooms, bleacher areas, stages, platforms and daises, fixed furniture systems, wall systems, and exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, and temporary health screening facilities. Structures and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of construction are not required to be accessible as permitted in <a href="#ada-203_2" class="navSectionLink">203.2</a>.</p>
<h2 id="ada-202">202 Existing Buildings and Facilities</h2>
<h3 id="ada-202_1">202.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Additions and alterations to existing buildings or facilities shall comply with <a href="#ada-202" class="navSectionLink">202</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-202_2">202.2 Additions</h3>
<p class="standards">Each addition to an existing building or facility shall comply with the requirements for new construction. Each addition that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall comply with <a href="#ada-202_4" class="navSectionLink">202.4</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-202_3">202.3 Alterations</h3>
<p class="standards">Where existing elements or spaces are altered, each altered element or space shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-202_3x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Unless required by <a href="#ada-202_4" class="navSectionLink">202.4</a>, where elements or spaces are altered and the circulation path to the altered element or space is not altered, an accessible route shall not be required.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-202_3x2">2. In alterations, where compliance with applicable requirements is technically infeasible, the alteration shall comply with the requirements to the maximum extent feasible.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-202_3x3">3. Residential dwelling units not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-202_3" class="navSectionLink">202.3</a>.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 202.3 Alterations. Although covered entities are permitted to limit the scope of an alteration to individual elements, the alteration of multiple elements within a room or space may provide a cost-effective opportunity to make the entire room or space accessible. Any elements or spaces of the building or facility that are required to comply with these requirements must be made accessible within the scope of the alteration, to the maximum extent feasible. If providing accessibility in compliance with these requirements for people with one type of disability (e.g., people who use wheelchairs) is not feasible, accessibility must still be provided in compliance with the requirements for people with other types of disabilities (e.g., people who have hearing impairments or who have vision impairments) to the extent that such accessibility is feasible.</p>
<h4 id="ada-202_3_1">202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in Access</h4>
<p class="standards"> An alteration that decreases or has the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a building or facility below the requirements for new construction at the time of the alteration is prohibited.</p>
<h4 id="ada-202_3_2">202.3.2 Extent of Application</h4>
<p class="standards"> An alteration of an existing element, space, or area of a building or facility shall not impose a requirement for accessibility greater than required for new construction.</p>
<h3 id="ada-202_4">202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas</h3>
<p class="standards">In addition to the requirements of <a href="#ada-202_3" class="navSectionLink">202.3</a>, an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area, including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General. In existing transportation facilities, an area of primary function shall be as defined under regulations published by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation or the Attorney General.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Residential dwelling units shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-202_4" class="navSectionLink">202.4</a>.</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas. An area of a building or facility containing a major activity for which the building or facility is intended is a primary function area. Department of Justice ADA regulations state, “Alterations made to provide an accessible path of travel to the altered area will be deemed disproportionate to the overall alteration when the cost exceeds 20% of the cost of the alteration to the primary function area.” (28 CFR 36.403 (f)(1)). See also Department of Transportation ADA regulations, which use similar concepts in the context of public sector transportation facilities (49 CFR 37.43 (e)(1)).</p>
<p class="standards">There can be multiple areas containing a primary function in a single building. Primary function areas are not limited to public use areas. For example, both a bank lobby and the bank’s employee areas such as the teller areas and walk-in safe are primary function areas.</p>
<p class="last">Also, mixed use facilities may include numerous primary function areas for each use. Areas containing a primary function do not include: mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply storage rooms, employee lounges or locker rooms, janitorial closets, entrances, corridors, or restrooms.</p>
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<h3 id="ada-202_5">202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities</h3>
<p class="standards">Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility shall comply with <a href="#ada-202_3" class="navSectionLink">202.3</a> and <a href="#ada-202_4" class="navSectionLink">202.4</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Where the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes, entrances, or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, the exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities for that element shall be permitted to apply.</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities Exception. State Historic Preservation Officers are State appointed officials who carry out certain responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act. State Historic Preservation Officers consult with Federal and State agencies, local governments, and private entities on providing access and protecting significant elements of qualified historic buildings and facilities. There are exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities for accessible routes (206.2.1 Exception 1 and <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> Exception 7); entrances (206.4 Exception 2); and toilet facilities (213.2 Exception 2). When an entity believes that compliance with the requirements for any of these elements would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, the entity should consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer. If the State Historic Preservation Officer agrees that compliance with the requirements for a specific element would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, use of the exception is permitted. Public entities have an additional obligation to achieve program accessibility under the Department of Justice ADA regulations. See 28 CFR 35.150. These regulations require public entities that operate historic preservation programs to give priority to methods that provide physical access to individuals with disabilities. If alterations to a qualified historic building or facility to achieve program accessibility would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, fundamentally alter the program, or result in undue financial or administrative burdens, the Department of Justice ADA regulations allow alternative methods to be used to achieve program accessibility. In the case of historic preservation programs, such as an historic house museum, alternative methods include using audio-visual materials to depict portions of the house that cannot otherwise be made accessible. In the case of other qualified historic properties, such as an historic government office building, alternative methods include relocating programs and services to accessible locations. The Department of Justice ADA regulations also allow public entities to use alternative methods when altering qualified historic buildings or facilities in the rare situations where the State Historic Preservation Officer determines that it is not feasible to provide physical access using the exceptions permitted in Section <a href="#ada-202_5" class="navSectionLink">202.5</a> without threatening or destroying the historic significance of the building or facility. See 28 CFR 35.151(d).</p>
<p class="last">The AccessAbility Office at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provides a variety of resources for museum operators and historic properties including: the Design for Accessibility Guide and the Disability Symbols. Contact NEA about these and other resources at 202-682-5532 or <a href="http://www.arts.gov">www.arts.gov</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="ada-203">203 General Exceptions</h2>
<h3 id="ada-203_1">203.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Sites, buildings, facilities, and elements are exempt from these requirements to the extent specified by 203.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_2">203.2 Construction Sites</h3>
<p class="standards">Structures and sites directly associated with the actual processes of construction, including but not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage, and construction trailers shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. Portable toilet units provided for use exclusively by construction personnel on a construction site shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-213" class="navSectionLink">213</a> or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_3">203.3 Raised Areas</h3>
<p class="standards">Areas raised primarily for purposes of security, life safety, or fire safety, including but not limited to, observation or lookout galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers, or life guard stands shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_4">203.4 Limited Access Spaces</h3>
<p class="standards">Spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, or very narrow passageways shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_5">203.5 Machinery Spaces</h3>
<p class="standards">Spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of equipment shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. Machinery spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator pits or elevator penthouses; mechanical, electrical or communications equipment rooms; piping or equipment catwalks; water or sewage treatment pump rooms and stations; electric substations and transformer vaults; and highway and tunnel utility facilities.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_6">203.6 Single Occupant Structures</h3>
<p class="standards">Single occupant structures accessed only by passageways below grade or elevated above standard curb height, including but not limited to, toll booths that are accessed only by underground tunnels, shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_7">203.7 Detention and Correctional Facilities</h3>
<p class="standards">In detention and correctional facilities, common use areas that are used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel and that do not serve holding cells or housing cells required to comply with <a href="#ada-232" class="navSectionLink">232</a>, shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_8">203.8 Residential Facilities</h3>
<p class="standards">In residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a> shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_9">203.9 Employee Work Areas</h3>
<p class="standards">Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with <a href="#ada-206_2_8" class="navSectionLink">206.2.8</a>, <a href="#ada-207_1" class="navSectionLink">207.1</a>, and <a href="#ada-215_3" class="navSectionLink">215.3</a> and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the employee work area. Employee work areas, or portions of employee work areas, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square feet (28 m2) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the function of the space shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 203.9 Employee Work Areas. Although areas used exclusively by employees for work are not required to be fully accessible, consider designing such areas to include non-required turning spaces, and provide accessible elements whenever possible. Under the ADA, employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace; accommodations can include alterations to spaces within the facility. Designing employee work areas to be more accessible at the outset will avoid more costly retrofits when current employees become temporarily or permanently disabled, or when new employees with disabilities are hired. Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov">www.eeoc.gov</a> for information about title I of the ADA prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_10">203.10 Raised Refereeing, Judging, and Scoring Areas</h3>
<p class="standards"> Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_11">203.11 Water Slides</h3>
<p class="standards"> Water slides shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_12">203.12 Animal Containment Areas</h3>
<p class="standards"> Animal containment areas that are not for public use shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 203.12 Animal Containment Areas. Public circulation routes where animals may travel, such as in petting zoos and passageways alongside animal pens in State fairs, are not eligible for the exception.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_13">203.13 Raised Boxing or Wrestling Rings</h3>
<p class="standards"> Raised boxing or wrestling rings shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-203_14">203.14 Raised Diving Boards and Diving Platforms</h3>
<p class="standards"> Raised diving boards and diving platforms shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h2 id="ada-204">204 Protruding Objects</h2>
<h3 id="ada-204_1">204.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Protruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with <a href="#ada-307" class="navSectionLink">307</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-204_1x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Within areas of sport activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-307" class="navSectionLink">307</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-204_1x2">2. Within play areas, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-307" class="navSectionLink">307</a> provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in compliance with <a href="#ada-1008_2" class="navSectionLink">1008.2</a>.</p>
<h2 id="ada-205">205 Operable Parts</h2>
<h3 id="ada-205_1">205.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Operable parts that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x2">2. Electrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x3">3. Where two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x4">4. Floor electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x5">5. HVAC diffusers shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x6">6. Except for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x7">7. Cleats and other boat securement devices shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309_3" class="navSectionLink">309.3</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-205_1x8">8. Exercise machines and exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-309" class="navSectionLink">309</a>.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 205.1 General. Controls covered by <a href="#ada-205_1" class="navSectionLink">205.1</a> include, but are not limited to, light switches, circuit breakers, duplexes and other convenience receptacles, environmental and appliance controls, plumbing fixture controls, and security and intercom systems.</p>
<h2 id="ada-206">206 Accessible Routes</h2>
<h3 id="ada-206_1">206.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Accessible routes shall be provided in accordance with <a href="#ada-206" class="navSectionLink">206</a> and shall comply with Chapter 4.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_2">206.2 Where Required</h3>
<p class="standards">Accessible routes shall be provided where required by 206.2.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_1">206.2.1 Site Arrival Points</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_1x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by <a href="#ada-202_5" class="navSectionLink">202.5</a>, no more than one accessible route from a site arrival point to an accessible entrance shall be required.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_1x2">2. An accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.</p>
<div class="advisory">
<p class="first">Advisory 206.2.1 Site Arrival Points. Each site arrival point must be connected by an accessible route to the accessible building entrance or entrances served. Where two or more similar site arrival points, such as bus stops, serve the same accessible entrance or entrances, both bus stops must be on accessible routes. In addition, the accessible routes must serve all of the accessible entrances on the site.</p>
<p class="last">Advisory 206.2.1 Site Arrival Points Exception 2. Access from site arrival points may include vehicular ways. Where a vehicular way, or a portion of a vehicular way, is provided for pedestrian travel, such as within a shopping center or shopping mall parking lot, this exception does not apply.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-206_2_2">206.2.2 Within a Site</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_2x1">EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.2.2 Within a Site. An accessible route is required to connect to the boundary of each area of sport activity. Examples of areas of sport activity include: soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball fields, running tracks, skating rinks, and the area surrounding a piece of gymnastic equipment. While the size of an area of sport activity may vary from sport to sport, each includes only the space needed to play. Where multiple sports fields or courts are provided, an accessible route is required to each field or area of sport activity.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_3">206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story buildings and facilities.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. In private buildings or facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet (279 m2) per story, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that the building or facility is not a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, a terminal, depot or other station used for specified public transportation, an airport passenger terminal, or another type of facility as determined by the Attorney General.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x2">2. Where a two story public building or facility has one story with an occupant load of five or fewer persons that does not contain public use space, that story shall not be required to be connected to the story above or below.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x3">3. In detention and correctional facilities, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where cells with mobility features required to comply with <a href="#ada-807_2" class="navSectionLink">807.2</a>, all common use areas serving cells with mobility features required to comply with <a href="#ada-807_2" class="navSectionLink">807.2</a>, and all public use areas are on an accessible route.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x4">4. In residential facilities, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where residential dwelling units with mobility features required to comply with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a>, all common use areas serving residential dwelling units with mobility features required to comply with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a>, and public use areas serving residential dwelling units are on an accessible route.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x5">5. Within multi-story transient lodging guest rooms with mobility features required to comply with <a href="#ada-806_2" class="navSectionLink">806.2</a>, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that spaces complying with <a href="#ada-806_2" class="navSectionLink">806.2</a> are on an accessible route and sleeping accommodations for two persons minimum are provided on a story served by an accessible route.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x6">6. In air traffic control towers, an accessible route shall not be required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_3x7">7. Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by <a href="#ada-202_5" class="navSectionLink">202.5</a>, an accessible route shall not be required to stories located above or below the accessible story.</p>
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<p class="first">Advisory 206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities. Spaces and elements located on a level not required to be served by an accessible route must fully comply with this document. While a mezzanine may be a change in level, it is not a story. If an accessible route is required to connect stories within a building or facility, the accessible route must serve all mezzanines.</p>
<p class="last">Advisory 206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities Exception 4. Where common use areas are provided for the use of residents, it is presumed that all such common use areas “serve” accessible dwelling units unless use is restricted to residents occupying certain dwelling units. For example, if all residents are permitted to use all laundry rooms, then all laundry rooms “serve” accessible dwelling units. However, if the laundry room on the first floor is restricted to use by residents on the first floor, and the second floor laundry room is for use by occupants of the second floor, then first floor accessible units are “served” only by laundry rooms on the first floor. In this example, an accessible route is not required to the second floor provided that all accessible units and all common use areas serving them are on the first floor.</p>
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<h5 id="ada-206_2_3_1">206.2.3.1 Stairs and Escalators in Existing Buildings</h5>
<p class="standards"> In alterations and additions, where an escalator or stair is provided where none existed previously and major structural modifications are necessary for the installation, an accessible route shall be provided between the levels served by the escalator or stair unless exempted by <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> Exceptions 1 through 7.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_4">206.2.4 Spaces and Elements</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility which are otherwise connected by a circulation path unless exempted by <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> Exceptions 1 through 7.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_4x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Raised courtroom stations, including judges’ benches, clerks’ stations, bailiffs’ stations, deputy clerks’ stations, and court reporters’ stations shall not be required to provide vertical access provided that the required clear floor space, maneuvering space, and, if appropriate, electrical service are installed at the time of initial construction to allow future installation of a means of vertical access complying with <a href="#ada-405" class="navSectionLink">405</a>, <a href="#ada-407" class="navSectionLink">407</a>, <a href="#ada-408" class="navSectionLink">408</a>, or <a href="#ada-410" class="navSectionLink">410</a> without requiring substantial reconstruction of the space.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_4x2">2. In assembly areas with fixed seating required to comply with <a href="#ada-221" class="navSectionLink">221</a>, an accessible route shall not be required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an accessible route are not provided.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_4x3">3. accessible routes shall not be required to connect mezzanines where buildings or facilities have no more than one story. In addition, accessible routes shall not be required to connect stories or mezzanines where multi-story buildings or facilities are exempted by <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> Exceptions 1 through 7.</p>
<div class="advisory">
<p class="first">Advisory 206.2.4 Spaces and Elements. accessible routes must connect all spaces and elements required to be accessible including, but not limited to, raised areas and speaker platforms.</p>
<p class="last">Advisory 206.2.4 Spaces and Elements Exception 1. The exception does not apply to areas that are likely to be used by members of the public who are not employees of the court such as jury areas, attorney areas, or witness stands.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-206_2_5">206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias</h4>
<p class="standards"> In restaurants and cafeterias, an accessible route shall be provided to all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining areas.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_5x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. In buildings or facilities not required to provide an accessible route between stories, an accessible route shall not be required to a mezzanine dining area where the mezzanine contains less than 25 percent of the total combined area for seating and dining and where the same decor and services are provided in the accessible area.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_5x2">2. In alterations, an accessible route shall not be required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to use by people with disabilities.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_5x3">3. In sports facilities, tiered dining areas providing seating required to comply with <a href="#ada-221" class="navSectionLink">221</a> shall be required to have accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining area provided that accessible routes serve seating complying with <a href="#ada-221" class="navSectionLink">221</a> and each tier is provided with the same services.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias Exception 2. Examples of “same services” include, but are not limited to, bar service, rooms having smoking and non-smoking sections, lotto and other table games, carry-out, and buffet service. Examples of “same decor” include, but are not limited to, seating at or near windows and railings with views, areas designed with a certain theme, party and banquet rooms, and rooms where entertainment is provided.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_6">206.2.6 Performance Areas</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where a circulation path directly connects a performance area to an assembly seating area, an accessible route shall directly connect the assembly seating area with the performance area. An accessible route shall be provided from performance areas to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers unless exempted by <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> Exceptions 1 through 7.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_7">206.2.7 Press Boxes</h4>
<p class="standards"> Press boxes in assembly areas shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_7x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. An accessible route shall not be required to press boxes in bleachers that have points of entry at only one level provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m2) maximum.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_7x2">2. An accessible route shall not be required to free-standing press boxes that are elevated above grade 12 feet (3660 mm) minimum provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m2) maximum.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.2.7 Press Boxes Exception 2. Where a facility contains multiple assembly areas, the aggregate area of the press boxes in each assembly area is to be calculated separately. For example, if a university has a soccer stadium with three press boxes elevated 12 feet (3660 mm) or more above grade and each press box is 150 square feet (14 m2), then the aggregate area of the soccer stadium press boxes is less than 500 square feet (46 m2) and Exception 2 applies to the soccer stadium. If that same university also has a football stadium with two press boxes elevated 12 feet (3660 mm) or more above grade and one press box is 250 square feet (23 m2), and the second is 275 square feet (26 m2), then the aggregate area of the football stadium press boxes is more than 500 square feet (46 m2) and Exception 2 does not apply to the football stadium.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_8">206.2.8 Employee Work Areas</h4>
<p class="standards"> Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall comply with <a href="#ada-402" class="navSectionLink">402</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_8x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Common use circulation paths located within employee work areas that are less than 1000 square feet (93 m2) and defined by permanently installed partitions, counters, casework, or furnishings shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-402" class="navSectionLink">402</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_8x2">2. Common use circulation paths located within employee work areas that are an integral component of work area equipment shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-402" class="navSectionLink">402</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_2_8x3">3. Common use circulation paths located within exterior employee work areas that are fully exposed to the weather shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-402" class="navSectionLink">402</a>.</p>
<div class="advisory">
<p class="first">Advisory 206.2.8 Employee Work Areas Exception 1. Modular furniture that is not permanently installed is not directly subject to these requirements. The Department of Justice ADA regulations provide additional guidance regarding the relationship between these requirements and elements that are not part of the built environment. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implements title I of the ADA which requires non-discrimination in the workplace. EEOC can provide guidance regarding employers’ obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.</p>
<p class="last">Advisory 206.2.8 Employee Work Areas Exception 2. Large pieces of equipment, such as electric turbines or water pumping apparatus, may have stairs and elevated walkways used for overseeing or monitoring purposes which are physically part of the turbine or pump. However, passenger elevators used for vertical transportation between stories are not considered “work area equipment” as defined in Section <a href="#ada-106_5" class="navSectionLink">106.5</a>.</p>
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<h4 id="ada-206_2_9">206.2.9 Amusement Rides</h4>
<p class="standards"> Amusement rides required to comply with <a href="#ada-234" class="navSectionLink">234</a> shall provide accessible routes in accordance with 206.2.9. accessible routes serving amusement rides shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by <a href="#ada-1002_2" class="navSectionLink">1002.2</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_2_9_1">206.2.9.1 Load and Unload Areas</h5>
<p class="standards"> Load and unload areas shall be on an accessible route. Where load and unload areas have more than one loading or unloading position, at least one loading and unloading position shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_2_9_2">206.2.9.2 Wheelchair Spaces, Ride Seats Designed for Transfer, and Transfer Devices</h5>
<p class="standards"> When amusement rides are in the load and unload position, wheelchair spaces complying with <a href="#ada-1002_4" class="navSectionLink">1002.4</a>, amusement ride seats designed for transfer complying with <a href="#ada-1002_5" class="navSectionLink">1002.5</a>, and transfer devices complying with <a href="#ada-1002_6" class="navSectionLink">1002.6</a> shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_10">206.2.10 Recreational Boating Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> Boat slips required to comply with <a href="#ada-235_2" class="navSectionLink">235.2</a> and boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to comply with <a href="#ada-235_3" class="navSectionLink">235.3</a> shall be on an accessible route. accessible routes serving recreational boating facilities shall comply with Chapter 4, except as modified by <a href="#ada-1003_2" class="navSectionLink">1003.2</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_11">206.2.11 Bowling Lanes</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where bowling lanes are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of each type of bowling lane, shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_12">206.2.12 Court Sports</h4>
<p class="standards"> In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_13">206.2.13 Exercise Machines and Equipment</h4>
<p class="standards"> Exercise machines and equipment required to comply with <a href="#ada-236" class="navSectionLink">236</a> shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_14">206.2.14 Fishing Piers and Platforms</h4>
<p class="standards"> Fishing piers and platforms shall be on an accessible route. accessible routes serving fishing piers and platforms shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by <a href="#ada-1005_1" class="navSectionLink">1005.1</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_15">206.2.15 Golf Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall connect accessible elements and spaces within the boundary of the golf course. In addition, accessible routes serving golf car rental areas; bag drop areas; course weather shelters complying with <a href="#ada-238_2_3" class="navSectionLink">238.2.3</a>; course toilet rooms; and practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at driving ranges complying with <a href="#ada-238_3" class="navSectionLink">238.3</a> shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by <a href="#ada-1006_2" class="navSectionLink">1006.2</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Golf car passages complying with <a href="#ada-1006_3" class="navSectionLink">1006.3</a> shall be permitted to be used for all or part of accessible routes required by 206.2.15.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_16">206.2.16 Miniature Golf Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> Holes required to comply with <a href="#ada-239_2" class="navSectionLink">239.2</a>, including the start of play, shall be on an accessible route. accessible routes serving miniature golf facilities shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by <a href="#ada-1007_2" class="navSectionLink">1007.2</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_2_17">206.2.17 Play Areas</h4>
<p class="standards"> Play areas shall provide accessible routes in accordance with 206.2.17. accessible routes serving play areas shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by <a href="#ada-1008_2" class="navSectionLink">1008.2</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_2_17_1">206.2.17.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components</h5>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible route shall be provided within the play area. The accessible route shall connect ground level play components required to comply with <a href="#ada-240_2_1" class="navSectionLink">240.2.1</a> and elevated play components required to comply with <a href="#ada-240_2_2" class="navSectionLink">240.2.2</a>, including entry and exit points of the play components.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_2_17_2">206.2.17.2 Soft Contained Play Structures</h5>
<p class="standards">Where three or fewer entry points are provided for soft contained play structures, at least one entry point shall be on an accessible route. Where four or more entry points are provided for soft contained play structures, at least two entry points shall be on an accessible route.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_3">206.3 Location</h3>
<p class="standards">Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general circulation paths.</p>
<p class="standards">Where circulation paths are interior, required accessible routes shall also be interior.</p>
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<p class="standards"><em>Note to Reader:</em> The Department of Transportation’s ADA standards include additional requirements for the location of accessible routes:</p>
<p class="standards"><strong>206.3 Location.</strong> Accessible routes shall coincide with, or be located in the same area as general circulation paths. Where circulation paths are interior, required accessible routes shall also be interior. <em>Elements such as ramps, elevators, or other circulation devices, fare vending or other ticketing areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed to minimize the distance which wheelchair users and other persons who cannot negotiate steps may have to travel compared to the general public.</em></p>
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<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.3 Location. The accessible route must be in the same area as the general circulation path. This means that circulation paths, such as vehicular ways designed for pedestrian traffic, walks, and unpaved paths that are designed to be routinely used by pedestrians must be accessible or have an accessible route nearby. Additionally, accessible vertical interior circulation must be in the same area as stairs and escalators, not isolated in the back of the facility.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_4">206.4 Entrances</h3>
<p class="standards">Entrances shall be provided in accordance with 206.4. Entrance doors, doorways, and gates shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a> and shall be on an accessible route complying with <a href="#ada-402" class="navSectionLink">402</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_4x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where an alteration includes alterations to an entrance, and the building or facility has another entrance complying with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a> that is on an accessible route, the altered entrance shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-206_4" class="navSectionLink">206.4</a> unless required by <a href="#ada-202_4" class="navSectionLink">202.4</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_4x2">2. Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by <a href="#ada-202_5" class="navSectionLink">202.5</a>, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4. Where no public entrance can comply with <a href="#ada-206_4" class="navSectionLink">206.4</a> under criteria established in <a href="#ada-202_5" class="navSectionLink">202.5</a> Exception, then either an unlocked entrance not used by the public shall comply with 206.4; or a locked entrance complying with <a href="#ada-206_4" class="navSectionLink">206.4</a> with a notification system or remote monitoring shall be provided.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_1">206.4.1 Public Entrances</h4>
<p class="standards"> In addition to entrances required by <a href="#ada-206_4_2" class="navSectionLink">206.4.2</a> through <a href="#ada-206_4_9" class="navSectionLink">206.4.9</a>, at least 60 percent of all public entrances shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_2">206.4.2 Parking Structure Entrances</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a building or facility entrance, each direct access to the building or facility entrance shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_3">206.4.3 Entrances from Tunnels or Elevated Walkways</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, at least one direct entrance to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_4">206.4.4 Transportation Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> In addition to the requirements of <a href="#ada-206_4_2" class="navSectionLink">206.4.2</a>, <a href="#ada-206_4_3" class="navSectionLink">206.4.3</a>, and <a href="#ada-206_4_5" class="navSectionLink">206.4.5</a> through <a href="#ada-206_4_9" class="navSectionLink">206.4.9</a>, transportation facilities shall provide entrances in accordance with <a href="#ada-206_4_4" class="navSectionLink">206.4.4</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_4_4_1">206.4.4.1 Location</h5>
<p class="standards"> In transportation facilities, where different entrances serve different transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, at least one public entrance serving each fixed route or group of fixed routes shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Entrances to key stations and existing intercity rail stations retrofitted in accordance with 49 CFR 37.49 or 49 CFR 37.51 shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-206_4_4_1" class="navSectionLink">206.4.4.1</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_4_4_2">206.4.4.2 Direct Connections</h5>
<p class="standards"> Direct connections to other facilities shall provide an accessible route complying with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a> from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements required to be accessible. Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements required to be accessible.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: In key stations and existing intercity rail stations, existing direct connections shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-206_4_4_3">206.4.4.3 Key Stations and Intercity Rail Stations</h5>
<p class="standards"> Key stations and existing intercity rail stations required by Subpart C of 49 CFR part 37 to be altered, shall have at least one entrance complying with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_5">206.4.5 Tenant Spaces</h4>
<p class="standards"> At least one accessible entrance to each tenancy in a facility shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Self-service storage facilities not required to comply with <a href="#ada-225_3" class="navSectionLink">225.3</a> shall not be required to be on an accessible route.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_6">206.4.6 Residential Dwelling Unit Primary Entrance</h4>
<p class="standards"> In residential dwelling units, at least one primary entrance shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>. The primary entrance to a residential dwelling unit shall not be to a bedroom.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_7">206.4.7 Restricted Entrances</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least one restricted entrance to the building or facility shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_8">206.4.8 Service Entrances</h4>
<p class="standards"> If a service entrance is the only entrance to a building or to a tenancy in a facility, that entrance shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_4_9">206.4.9 Entrances for Inmates or Detainees</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where entrances used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel are provided at judicial facilities, detention facilities, or correctional facilities, at least one such entrance shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_5">206.5 Doors, Doorways, and Gates</h3>
<p class="standards">Doors, doorways, and gates providing user passage shall be provided in accordance with 206.5.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_5_1">206.5.1 Entrances</h4>
<p class="standards"> Each entrance to a building or facility required to comply with <a href="#ada-206_4" class="navSectionLink">206.4</a> shall have at least one door, doorway, or gate complying with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_5_2">206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces</h4>
<p class="standards"> Within a building or facility, at least one door, doorway, or gate serving each room or space complying with these requirements shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_5_3">206.5.3 Transient Lodging Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> In transient lodging facilities, entrances, doors, and doorways providing user passage into and within guest rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-806_2" class="navSectionLink">806.2</a> shall comply with <a href="#ada-404_2_3" class="navSectionLink">404.2.3</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-806_2" class="navSectionLink">806.2</a> shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-404_2_3" class="navSectionLink">404.2.3</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_5_4">206.5.4 Residential Dwelling Units</h4>
<p class="standards"> In residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a>, all doors and doorways providing user passage shall comply with <a href="#ada-404" class="navSectionLink">404</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_6">206.6 Elevators</h3>
<p class="standards">Elevators provided for passengers shall comply with <a href="#ada-407" class="navSectionLink">407</a>. Where multiple elevators are provided, each elevator shall comply with <a href="#ada-407" class="navSectionLink">407</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_6x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. In a building or facility permitted to use the exceptions to <a href="#ada-206_2_3" class="navSectionLink">206.2.3</a> or permitted by <a href="#ada-206_7" class="navSectionLink">206.7</a> to use a platform lift, elevators complying with <a href="#ada-408" class="navSectionLink">408</a> shall be permitted.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-206_6x2">2. Elevators complying with <a href="#ada-408" class="navSectionLink">408</a> or <a href="#ada-409" class="navSectionLink">409</a> shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_6_1">206.6.1 Existing Elevators</h4>
<p class="standards"> Where elements of existing elevators are altered, the same element shall also be altered in all elevators that are programmed to respond to the same hall call control as the altered elevator and shall comply with the requirements of <a href="#ada-407" class="navSectionLink">407</a> for the altered element.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_7">206.7 Platform Lifts</h3>
<p class="standards">Platform lifts shall comply with <a href="#ada-410" class="navSectionLink">410</a>. Platform lifts shall be permitted as a component of an accessible route in new construction in accordance with 206.7. Platform lifts shall be permitted as a component of an accessible route in an existing building or facility.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_1">206.7.1 Performance Areas and Speakers’ Platforms</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to performance areas and speakers’ platforms.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_2">206.7.2 Wheelchair Spaces</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an accessible route to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion and line-of-sight requirements of <a href="#ada-221" class="navSectionLink">221</a> and <a href="#ada-802" class="navSectionLink">802</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_3">206.7.3 Incidental Spaces</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an accessible route to incidental spaces which are not public use spaces and which are occupied by five persons maximum.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_4">206.7.4 Judicial Spaces</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an accessible route to: jury boxes and witness stands; raised courtroom stations including, judges’ benches, clerks’ stations, bailiffs’ stations, deputy clerks’ stations, and court reporters’ stations; and to depressed areas such as the well of a court.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_5">206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator infeasible.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints. This exception applies where topography or other similar existing site constraints necessitate the use of a platform lift as the only feasible alternative. While the site constraint must reflect exterior conditions, the lift can be installed in the interior of a building. For example, a new building constructed between and connected to two existing buildings may have insufficient space to coordinate floor levels and also to provide ramped entry from the public way. In this example, an exterior or interior platform lift could be used to provide an accessible entrance or to coordinate one or more interior floor levels.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_6">206.7.6 Guest Rooms and Residential Dwelling Units</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to connect levels within transient lodging guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-806_2" class="navSectionLink">806.2</a> or residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a>.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_7">206.7.7 Amusement Rides</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to load and unload areas serving amusement rides.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_8">206.7.8 Play Areas</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to play components or soft contained play structures.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_9">206.7.9 Team or Player Seating</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 206.7.9 Team or Player Seating. While the use of platform lifts is allowed, ramps are recommended to provide access to player seating areas serving an area of sport activity.</p>
<h4 id="ada-206_7_10">206.7.10 Recreational Boating Facilities and Fishing Piers and Platforms</h4>
<p class="standards"> Platform lifts shall be permitted to be used instead of gangways that are part of accessible routes serving recreational boating facilities and fishing piers and platforms.</p>
<h3 id="ada-206_8">206.8 Security Barriers</h3>
<p class="standards">Security barriers, including but not limited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not obstruct a required accessible route or accessible means of egress.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Where security barriers incorporate elements that cannot comply with these requirements such as certain metal detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar devices, the accessible route shall be permitted to be located adjacent to security screening devices. The accessible route shall permit persons with disabilities passing around security barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided others passing through the security barrier.</p>
<h2 id="ada-207">207 Accessible Means of Egress</h2>
<h3 id="ada-207_1">207.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Means of egress shall comply with section 1003.2.13 of the International Building Code (2000 edition and 2001 Supplement) or section 1007 of the International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1).</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-207_1x1">EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where means of egress are permitted by local building or life safety codes to share a common path of egress travel, accessible means of egress shall be permitted to share a common path of egress travel.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions" id="ada-207_1x2">2. Areas of refuge shall not be required in detention and correctional facilities.</p>
<h3 id="ada-207_2">207.2 Platform Lifts</h3>
<p class="standards">Standby power shall be provided for platform lifts permitted by section 1003.2.13.4 of the International Building Code (2000 edition and 2001 Supplement) or section 1007.5 of the International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) to serve as a part of an accessible means of egress.</p>
<h2 id="ada-208">208 Parking Spaces</h2>
<h3 id="ada-208_1">208.1 General</h3>
<p class="standards">Where parking spaces are provided, parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with <a href="#ada-208" class="navSectionLink">208</a>.</p>
<p class="standards exceptions">EXCEPTION: Parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, or vehicular impound shall not be required to comply with <a href="#ada-208" class="navSectionLink">208</a> provided that lots accessed by the public are provided with a passenger loading zone complying with <a href="#ada-503" class="navSectionLink">503</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ada-208_2">208.2 Minimum Number</h3>
<p class="standards">Parking spaces complying with <a href="#ada-502" class="navSectionLink">502</a> shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by <a href="#ada-208_2_1" class="navSectionLink">208.2.1</a>, <a href="#ada-208_2_2" class="navSectionLink">208.2.2</a>, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.</p>
<table class="standards data"><caption>Table 208.2 Parking Spaces</caption>
<thead>
<tr><th>Total Number of <br> Parking SpacesProvided in Parking Facility</th><th>Minimum Number of <br> Required accessible Parking Spaces</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1 to 25</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26 to 50</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>51 to 75</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>76 to 100</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>101 to 150</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>151 to 200</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>201 to 300</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>301 to 400</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>401 to 500</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>501 to 1000</td>
<td>2 percent of total</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1001 and over</td>
<td>20, plus 1 for each 100, <br> or fraction thereof, over 1000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 208.2 Minimum Number. The term “parking facility” is used Section 208.2 instead of the term “parking lot” so that it is clear that both parking lots and parking structures are required to comply with this section. The number of parking spaces required to be accessible is to be calculated separately for each parking facility; the required number is not to be based on the total number of parking spaces provided in all of the parking facilities provided on the site.</p>
<h4 id="ada-208_2_1">208.2.1 Hospital Outpatient Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> Ten percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall comply with <a href="#ada-502" class="navSectionLink">502</a>.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 208.2.1 Hospital Outpatient Facilities. The term “outpatient facility” is not defined in this document but is intended to cover facilities or units that are located in hospitals and that provide regular and continuing medical treatment without an overnight stay. Doctors’ offices, independent clinics, or other facilities not located in hospitals are not considered hospital outpatient facilities for purposes of this document.</p>
<h4 id="ada-208_2_2">208.2.2 Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> Twenty percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility and outpatient physical therapy facilities shall comply with <a href="#ada-502" class="navSectionLink">502</a>.</p>
<p class="advisory">Advisory 208.2.2 Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities. Conditions that affect mobility include conditions requiring the use or assistance of a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or powered mobility aid; arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic conditions that severely limit one’s ability to walk; respiratory diseases and other conditions which may require the use of portable oxygen; and cardiac conditions that impose significant functional limitations.</p>
<h4 id="ada-208_2_3">208.2.3 Residential Facilities</h4>
<p class="standards"> Parking spaces provided to serve residential facilities shall comply with <a href="#ada-208_2_3" class="navSectionLink">208.2.3</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-208_2_3_1">208.2.3.1 Parking for Residents</h5>
<p class="standards"> Where at least one parking space is provided for each residential dwelling unit, at least one parking space complying with <a href="#ada-502" class="navSectionLink">502</a> shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with <a href="#ada-809_2" class="navSectionLink">809.2</a> through <a href="#ada-809_4" class="navSectionLink">809.4</a>.</p>
<h5 id="ada-208_2_3_2">208.2.3.2 Additional Parking Spaces for Residents</h5>