Section 400.APPENDIX A   Illinois Accessibility Code

 

BOARD NOTE:  In this Appendix A, italicization of text indicates that the Capital Development Board has adopted rules applicable in the State of Illinois that differ to some extent from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Defined terms are indicated by bold text.

 

CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

 

101 Purpose

 

101.1 General. This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities.

 

101.2 Buildings and Facilities Covered. This Code applies to all public facilities and multi-story housing as defined and governed by the Environmental Barriers Act and located, in whole or in part, within the legal geographic boundaries of the State of Illinois, unless specifically exempted in this Code.

 

101.3 Applicability, General. This Code is applicable when work involving new construction, alterations, additions, historic preservation, restoration, or reconstruction in whole or in part begins after the effective date of this Code. The Code becomes enforceable with the signing of a construction contract, issuance of an official authorization or permit for construction, or the start of construction, whichever occurs first.

 

101.4 Applicability to Federally Financed Facilities. The fact that a building or facility governed by the Environmental Barriers Act is also a facility financed by federal funds is no bar to the application of this Code.

 

101.5 Force of Law. This Code, together with the Environmental Barriers Act and the standards incorporated by reference identified in Section 105, has the force of a building code and as such is law in the State of Illinois.

 

101.6 Enforcement. The Attorney General shall have the authority to enforce this Code in accordance with Section 6 of the Environmental Barriers Act. The Attorney General may investigate any complaint or reported violation of the Environmental Barriers Act and, where necessary to ensure compliance, may do any of the following:

 

1.         Conduct an investigation to determine if a violation of the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code exists. This includes the power to:

a.         Require an individual or entity to file a statement or report in writing under oath or otherwise, as to all information the Attorney General may consider;

b.         Examine under oath any person alleged to have participated in or with knowledge of the violations; and

c.         Issue subpoenas or conduct hearings in aid of any investigation.

2.         Bring an action for injunction to halt construction or alteration of any public facility or multi-story housing or to require compliance with this Code by any public facility or multi-story housing which has been or is being constructed or altered in violation of the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code.

3.         Bring an action for mandamus.

4.         Bring an action for penalties as follows:

a.         Any owner of a public facility or multi-story housing in violation of the Environmental Barriers Act shall be subject to civil penalties in a sum not to exceed $250 per day, and each day the owner is in violation of the Environmental Barriers Act constitutes a separate offense;

b.         Any architect or engineer negligently or intentionally stating pursuant to Section 5 of the Environmental Barriers Act that a plan is in compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act when such plan is not in compliance shall be subject to a suspension, revocation, or refusal of restoration of his or her certificate of registration or license pursuant to the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, and the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989; and

c.         Any person who knowingly issues a building permit or other official authorization for the construction or alteration of a public facility or the construction of multi-story housing in violation of the Environmental Barriers Act shall be subject to civil penalties in a sum not to exceed $1,000.

5.         Bring an action for any other appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, in lieu of a civil action, the entry of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with the individual or entity deemed to have violated the Environmental Barriers Act.

 

101.6.1 Continuity of Violation. A public facility or multi-story housing continues to be in violation of the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code following construction or alteration so long as the public facility or multi-story housing is not compliant with the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code.

 

101.7. Local Standards. The provisions of the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code constitute minimum requirements for all governmental units, including home rule units. Pursuant to Section of the, Environmental Barriers Act, any governmental unit may enact more stringent requirements to increase and facilitate access to the built environment by individuals with disabilities.

 

101.8 Revisions to Code. This Code may be revised from time to time by the Capital Development Board in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100] and Section 4 of the Environmental Barriers Act.

 

101.9 Permits/Statement of Compliance. Where permits are required for the construction or alteration of any public facility or multi-story housing unit, the plans and specifications submitted by the owner to obtain such a permit shall be examined for compliance with this Code by the administrative authority which issues the permit for construction.

 

101.9.1 Filing. Section 5(d) of the Environmental Barriers Act requires a Statement of Compliance by the architect/engineer unless the cost of construction or alteration is less than $50,000. For privately owned work it shall be filed with the local administrative authority or, in the absence of an administrative authority, with the County Clerk. For publicly-owned work, it shall be filed with the governmental unit contracting for the work.

 

101.9.2 Content and Signature. The Statement of Compliance shall be worded as follows and signed by the architect/engineer:

 

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

 

I have prepared, or caused to be prepared under my direct supervision, the attached plans and specifications and state that, to the best of my knowledge and belief and to the extent of my contractual obligation, they are in compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act [410 ILCS 25] and the Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400).

Signed: (Architect/Engineer)

 

SEAL ILLINOIS REGISTRATION NO:

Date:

 

101.9.3 Alternative to Statement of Compliance. The seal of the architect/engineer as required by Section 14 of the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, Section 12 of the Illinois Structural Engineering Licensing Act and Section 14 of the Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act may be provided in lieu of the "Statement of Compliance" required in Section 101.9.2.

 

101.10 Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing Facilities. This document does not address barrier removal in existing facilities. Buildings constructed prior to May 1, 1988 were not subject to the Illinois Accessibility Code. For guidance on removal of barriers in existing facilities, see Section 101.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards.

 

101.11 Waiver Prohibited. The requirements of this Code cannot be waived by any party.

 

102 Dimensions for Adults and Children

 

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.

 

103 Equivalent Facilitation

 

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.

 

104 Conventions

 

104.1 Dimensions. Dimensions that are not stated as "maximum" or "minimum" are absolute.

 

104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances. All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points.

 

104.2 Calculation of Percentages. 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.

 

104.3 Figures. Unless specifically stated otherwise, figures are provided for informational purposes only.

 

 

104.4 Mandatory Terms. Use of the terms "provide" or "shall" means the provision is mandatory.

 

105 Referenced Standards

 

105.1 General. The standards listed in 105.2 are incorporated by reference in this document and are part of the requirements to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

 

105.2 Referenced 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.

 

105.2.1 ANSI/BHMA. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17^th floor, New York, NY 10017 (www.buildershardware.com).

 

ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1999 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors (see 404.3).

 

ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2002 American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see 404.3, 408.3.2.1, and 409.3.1).

 

105.2.2 ASME. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016 (www.asme.org).

 

ASME A17.1- 2013 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (see 407.1, 408.1, 409.1, and 810.9).

 

ASME A18.1-2011 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (see 410.1).

 

105.2.3 ASTM. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (www.astm.org).

 

ASTM F 1292-13 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.2).

 

ASTM F 1487-11 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (see 106.5).

 

ASTM F 1951-09b Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems under and around Playground Equipment (see 1008.2.6.1).

 

105.2.4 ICC/IBC. Copies of the referenced standard may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 (www.iccsafe.org).

 

International Building Code, 2015 Edition (see 1005.2.1).

 

International Building Code, 2006 Edition, or later edition (see Definition of "Applicable Building Code").

 

105.2.5 NFPA. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471, (www.nfpa.org).

 

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2013 Edition (see 702.1 and 809.5.2).

 

105.2.6 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation.htm or at your local library.  It is also available from the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office. The Standards and Guidelines do not include any later amendments or editions.

 

"Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (Revised 1992).

 

106 Definitions

 

106.1 General. For the purpose of this document, the terms defined in 106.5 have the indicated meaning.

 

106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards. Terms not defined in 106.5 but specifically defined in a referenced standard, shall have the specified meaning from the referenced standard unless otherwise stated.

 

106.3 Undefined Terms. The meaning of terms not specifically defined in 106.5 or in referenced standards shall be as defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context implies.

 

106.4 Interchangeability. Words, terms, and phrases used in the singular include the plural and those used in the plural include the singular.

 

106.5 Defined Terms.

 

Accessibility Code. As required by the Environmental Barriers Act, accessibility code means this Code.

 

Accessible. A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with this Code.

 

Accessible Route. A continuous unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facility. Interior accessible routes may include corridors, floors, ramps, elevators, lifts, skywalks, tunnels and clear floor space at fixtures. Exterior accessible routes may include parking access aisles, curb ramps, crosswalks at vehicular ways, walks, ramps, and lifts.

 

Adaptability or Adaptable. The ability of certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of individuals with different types or degrees of disability.

 

Adaptable Dwelling Unit. A dwelling unit constructed and equipped so it can be converted with minimal structural change for use by persons with different types and degrees of disability.

 

Addition. An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross floor area or height of a building or facility.

 

Administrative Authority. A jurisdictional body that adopts or enforces the applicable building code, or other codes, regulations and/or standards for the design, construction or alteration of buildings and facilities.

 

Alteration. Any modification or renovation that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or part of the building or facility. Alteration includes, but is not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic preservation, historic reconstruction, historic rehabilitation, historic restoration, changes to or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, changes to or replacement of plumbing fixtures or controls, changes to or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, and changes or improvements to parking lots (as required in 202.3.3). The following work is not considered to be an alteration unless it affects the usability of the building or facility: normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems.

 

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.

 

Amusement Ride. A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.

 

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.

 

Architect/Engineer. An architect, professional engineer, or structural engineer as defined by the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, the Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, or the Illinois Structural Engineering Licensing Act who has the contract responsibility for the project, who prepares the construction documents from which the building is constructed, and who signs the Statement of Compliance with the Environmental Barriers Act and this Code.

 

Area of Refuge. An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.

 

Area of Sport Activity. That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of a sport occurs.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Boarding Pier. A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.

 

Boards. Boards include, but are not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, and composite products.

 

Boat Launch Ramp. A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats and other water craft to and from a body of water.

 

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.

 

Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

 

Building Code, Applicable. The building code adopted by the administrative authority under whose jurisdiction the work involved will be carried out. The work includes construction, additions, alterations, or change of occupancy. If no building code has been adopted by the administrative authority, or if the work is not within a municipal or other administrative authority's jurisdiction, the building code shall be deemed to be the 2006, or a later edition, of the ICC International Building Code.

 

Built Environment. Those parts of the physical environment which are designed, constructed, or altered by people, including all public facilities and multi-story housing units.

 

Camp Shelter. A partially enclosed structure that provides campers and hikers cover from weather and that does not contain plumbing fixtures or kitchen appliances. Camp shelters are not transient lodging facilities or residential dwelling units.

 

Camping Facility. A site or portion of a site developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains camping units.

 

Camping Unit. An outdoor space in a camping facility used for camping that contains outdoor constructed features, parking spaces for recreational vehicles or other vehicles, tent pads or tent platforms, or camp shelters.

 

Catch Pool. A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.

 

Characters. Letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and typographic symbols.

 

Children's Use. Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Code ("this Code", or "the Code"). The Illinois Accessibility Code.

 

Common Use Areas or Common Areas. Areas, including interior and exterior rooms, spaces, or elements, which are held out for use by all tenants and owners in public facilities and multi-story housing, including but not limited to, residents of an apartment building or condominium complex, occupants of an office building, or the guests of such residents or occupants. Common use areas or common areas includes, but are not limited to, lobbies, elevators, hallways, laundry rooms, swimming pools, storage rooms, recreation areas, parking garages, building offices, conference rooms, patios, restrooms, telephones, drinking fountains, restaurants, cafeterias, delicatessens, and stores.

 

Cross Slope. The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).

 

Curb Ramp. A ramp that cuts through or is built up to the curb. Curb ramps can be perpendicular or parallel, or a combination of parallel and perpendicular ramps.

 

Detectable Warning. A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.

 

Disability. A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or a record or history of such an impairment; or regarded as having such an impairment.

 

Dwelling Unit. A single unit of residence which provides a kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and spaces for living, bathing, sleeping, and other residential activities. Dwelling units are found in housing types such as townhouses and apartment buildings.

 

Element. An architectural, mechanical (including plumbing), or electrical component of a building, facility, space, site, or public right-of-way.

 

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.

 

Emergency Warning System. A fire alarm or smoke or heat detector system used to activate audible and visual emergency alarms.

 

Employee Work Area. All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, bathing rooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes, and break rooms are not employee work areas.

 

Entrance. Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility or multi-story housing used for 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.

 

Environmental Barrier. An element or space of the built environment which limits accessibility to or use of the built environment by individuals with disabilities.

 

Facility. All or any portion of buildings, structures, site improvements, elements, and pedestrian routes or vehicular ways located on a site.

 

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 the Code.

 

Golf Car Passage. A continuous passage upon which a motorized golf car can operate.

 

Governmental Unit. State agencies as defined in the State Auditing Act, circuit courts, units of local government and their officers, boards of election commissioners, public colleges and universities, and school districts.

 

Ground Level Play Component. A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level.

 

Historic Preservation. The act or process of accurately preserving and/or recovering the form and details of a historic building and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of repair, stabilization, or restoration as defined herein. Historic Preservation also includes "Historic Reconstruction," "Historic Rehabilitation," and "Historic Restoration."

 

Historic Reconstruction. The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of an original building, structure, object, or part thereof as it appeared at a specific period of time. Historic Reconstruction only applies to reconstruction of buildings which are open to view by the public, are used to demonstrate historic or architectural values, and/or are used for purposes of display of a historic building type, design, technique of construction, or period setting.

 

Historic Rehabilitation. The act or process of making a compatible use possible for a historic property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.

 

Historic Restoration. The act or process of accurately recovering the form and details of a building or facility and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by replacement of missing earlier work.

 

Historically Interpreted Building. A qualified historic building which is open in whole or part to view by the public and has as its major purpose the display of a historic or architectural artifact created in the past in order to give a sense of cultural orientation and establish values of time and place. Historically interpreted buildings do not necessarily have attendants or formal guided or even self-guided tours.

 

Horizontal Exit. An exit component consisting of fire-resistance-rated construction and opening protectives intended to compartmentalize portions of a building to create refuge areas that provide safety from fire and smoke from the area of fire origin.

 

Key Station. Rapid, light rail, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria established by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51, respectively.

 

Low Energy Power-Operated Door. Swinging door that opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian, such as pressing a push plate or waving a hand in front of a sensor. The door closes automatically, operates with decreased forces, and decreased speeds. See also Power-Assisted Door and Power Operated Door.

 

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.

 

Marked Crossing. A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular way.

 

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.

 

Mezzanine. An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story. It has 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.

 

Multi-Story Housing. Any building of four or more stories containing ten or more dwelling units constructed to be held out for sale or lease by any person to the public. Multi-story housing includes, but is not limited to, the following building types: apartment buildings, condominium buildings, convents, housing for the elderly, and monasteries.

 

Occupant Load. The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a building is designed.

 

Operable Part. A component of an element that is used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element.

 

Outdoor Constructed Features. Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, trash and recycling receptacles, water hydrants, utility and sewage hookups, outdoor rinsing showers, benches, and viewing scopes provided at outdoor recreation facilities.

 

Owner. The owner of the real property or existing facility or the tenant of the real property or existing facility.

 

Picnic Facility. A site or portion of a site developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains picnic units.

 

Picnic Unit. An outdoor space in a picnic facility used for picnicking that contains outdoor constructed features.

 

Pictogram. A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facilities, or concepts.

 

Play Area. A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.

 

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.

 

Power-Assisted Door. Swinging door that opens by reduced pushing or pulling force on the door operating hardware. The door closes automatically after the pushing or pulling force is released and functions with decreased forces. See also Low Energy Power-Operated Door and Power Operated Door.

 

Power Operated Door. Swinging, sliding, or folding door which opens automatically when approached by a pedestrian or opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian. The door closes automatically and includes provisions such as presence sensors to prevent entrapment. See also Low Energy Power-Operated Door and Power-Assisted Door.

 

Primary Function Area. An area of a building or facility containing a major activity for which the building or facility is intended. There can be multiple areas containing a primary function in a single building. Primary function areas are not limited to public use areas. 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. Restrooms are not areas containing a primary function unless the provision of restrooms is a primary purpose of the area, such as in highway rest stops.

 

Privately Owned Building. Any building which is not a public building or facility as defined by the Code.

 

Public. Any group of people who are users of the building or employees of the building. The term “public” is not intended to include those people who are employed by the owner of a building for the sole purpose of construction or alteration of a building during the time in which the building is being constructed or altered.

 

Public Facility. A public facility includes all of the following: 1. Any building, structure, or site improvement which is: owned by or on behalf of a governmental unit; leased, rented or used, in whole or in part, by a governmental unit; or financed, in whole or in part, by a grant or a loan made or guaranteed by a governmental unit. 2. Any building, structure, or site improvement used or held out for use or intended for use by the public or by employees for one or more of, but not limited to, the following: the purpose of gathering, recreation, transient lodging, education, employment, institutional care, or the purchase, rental, sale or acquisition of any goods, personal property or services; places of public display or collection; social service establishments; and stations used for specified public transportation. 3. A public right-of-way.

 

Publicly Owned Building. Any building owned by the State of Illinois or any governmental unit.

 

Public Entrance. An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.

 

Public Right-of-Way. Public land or property, usually in interconnected corridors, that is acquired for or dedicated to transportation purposes. 

 

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 owned or publicly owned. Employee work areas are not considered public use areas.

 

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).

 

Qualified Historic Building (Historic Building). All buildings, parts of buildings, facilities, or sites individually listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, a "contributing" building or site in a National Register Historic District as determined by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or as determined by a "Certified Local Government" designated by the SHPO, a building or site designated or eligible as a historic or architectural landmark by a local Landmarks Commission or local Historic Preservation Commission, and buildings which undergo historic reconstruction.

 

Ramp. A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20.

 

Reconstruction. The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of an original building, structure, object, or part thereof (see Historic Reconstruction).

 

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.

 

Restricted Entrance. An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis and that is not a service entrance. Such entrances shall include, but are not limited to, "employee-only" entrances.

 

Running Slope. The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope).

 

Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Criteria developed by the National Park Service, of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and used to determine if a historic rehabilitation project qualifies as a certified rehabilitation. The intent of the Standards is to assist the long-term preservation of a property's significance through the preservation of historic materials and features. The Standards pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior of historic buildings. The Standards also encompass related landscape features and the building's site and environment, as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR 67.7) as published and updated by the Office of the Federal Register.

 

Self-Service Storage. A 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.

 

Service Entrance. An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services.

 

Site. A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way.

 

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.

 

Space. A definable area, such as a room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage room, alcove, courtyard, or lobby.

 

State. The State of Illinois and any instrumentality or agency of it.

 

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.

 

Structural Change. Changes to or rearrangement of the structural elements, plumbing fixture changes, or changes to or rearrangement of the plan configuration of walls and full height partitions.

 

Structural Element. A load-carrying component of a structural system of a building, structure, or facility, such as a foundation, wall, column, strut, slab, beam, girder, truss, or arch; or components of a 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.

 

Structurally Impracticable. Those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features in new construction. (see 203.15)

 

Tactile. An object that can be perceived using the sense of touch.

 

Technically Infeasible. With respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, a condition wherein compliance with a requirement of this Code has little likelihood of accomplishment 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.

 

Temporary. A building or any element of a building which is not permanent and is designed to be used only for a short period of time for some special purpose. Temporary buildings or facilities 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 203.2.

 

Trail. A pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes. A pedestrian route developed primarily to connect elements, spaces, or facilities within a site is not a trail.

 

Trailhead. An outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or maintaining a trail to serve as an access point to the trail. The junction of two or more trails or the undeveloped junction of a trail and a road is not a trailhead.

 

Teeing Ground. In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.

 

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.

 

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 no more than five rooms for rent or hire and that are actually occupied by the proprietor as the residence of such proprietor.

 

Transition Plate. A sloping pedestrian walking surface located at the end(s) of a gangway.

 

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, devices known as TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf persons) or computers with special modems. TTYs are also called text telephones.

 

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.

 

Vehicular Way. A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.

 

Viewing Area. An outdoor space developed for viewing landscapes, wildlife, or other points of interest.

 

Walk. An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts.

 

Wheelchair Space. Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.

 

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.

 

CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS

 

201 Application

 

201.1 Scope. All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities shall comply with these requirements.

 

201.2 Application Based on Building or Facility Use. Where a site, buildings, facility, room, or space contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the applicable requirements for that use.

 

201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. These requirements shall apply to temporary and permanent buildings and facilities.

 

201.4 Commercial Facilities Located in Private Residences. When a commercial facility is located in a private residence, the portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not covered by this Code, but that portion used exclusively in the operation of the commercial facility or that portion used both for the commercial facility and for residential purposes is covered by the new construction and alterations requirements of this Code. The portion of the residence covered by this Code extends to those elements used to enter the commercial facility, including the front sidewalk, if any, the door or entryway, and hallways; and those portions of the residence, interior or exterior, available to or used by employees or visitors of the commercial facility, including restrooms.

 

202 Existing Buildings and Facilities

 

202.1 General. Existing buildings or facilities shall comply with 202.

 

202.2 Additions. Each addition to an existing buildings 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 202.4. Additions to a building must provide entry from the existing building at all common levels without necessitating leaving and re-entering the addition from the outside.

 

202.2.1 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. If there are no toilet rooms, bathing facilities, or shower rooms in the addition and these facilities are provided in the existing building, then at least one toilet room, one bathing facility, or one shower room for each sex, or one unisex toilet room or bathing facility (when permitted by the Illinois Plumbing Code) shall comply with 603 through 608.

 

202.3 Alterations. Where existing elements or spaces are altered, each altered element or space shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Unless required by 202.4, 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.

 

2.         In alterations, where compliance with applicable requirements is technically infeasible, the alteration shall comply with the requirements to the maximum extent feasible.  In alterations where compliance with the applicable requirements is structurally impracticable, the alteration shall comply with the requirements to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable as set forth in 203.15.

 

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 202.3.

 

4.         Where elements or spaces are altered in camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, or trailheads and the circulation path to the altered element or space is not altered, the circulation path shall not be required to comply with 1016.

 

5.         Multi-story housing covered by 233.6 shall not be required to comply with 202.3.

 

6.         Alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities shall comply with 202.5.

 

202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in Access. 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.

 

202.3.2 Extent of Application. 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.

 

202.3.3 Parking Lots. All changes, improvements, or maintenance of existing parking lots including sealcoating, resurfacing, remarking, fencing, curbs, walks, and/or landscaping shall provide accessible parking spaces in accordance with 208. In addition, an accessible route shall be provided within the parking lot to connect the accessible parking spaces to a path of travel that leads to an accessible entrance. The accessible route shall include the connection from the parking lot onto the path of travel that leads to the accessible entrance.

 

202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas. In addition to the requirements of 202.3, 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 entrance route to the altered area and the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless the cost of the alterations to provide an accessible path of travel to the primary function area exceeds 20% of the cost of the overall alteration, or such alterations are otherwise disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria established by the U. S. Attorney General or the U.S. Department of Transportation, as applicable. In existing transportation facilities, an area of primary function shall be as defined under regulations published by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation or the U.S. Attorney General.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Residential dwelling units and multi-story housing shall not be required to comply with 202.4.

 

2.         Camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, trailheads, trails, and beach access routes shall not be required to comply with 202.4.

 

202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities. Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility shall comply with 202.3 and 202.4. For projects involving alterations to qualified historic buildings only, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (Revised 1992), U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division, Washington, D.C., shall apply.

 

EXCEPTION: Where compliance with applicable requirements is technically infeasible or where the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office or the Accessibility Specialist at the Capital Development Board determines, pursuant to 202.5.1, 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 alternative requirements in 202.5.4 shall be permitted to apply.

 

Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility shall also comply with 202.5.2 and 202.5.3.

 

202.5.1 Determination of Alterations That Would Threaten or Destroy Historic Significance. Where alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic building or facility, if the entity undertaking the alterations believes that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility and that the alternative requirements in 202.5.4 should be used for the element or space being altered, the entity should consult with the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). If the Illinois SHPO agrees that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, the alternative requirements in 202.5.4 may be used. The determination that an alteration would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility shall be based upon the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Alterations not recommended by the Standards shall be considered to threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility. In that case, the alternative requirements as defined in 202.5.4 for alterations to qualified historic buildings may be used.

 

202.5.2 Alterations to Historically Interpreted Buildings. If historically interpreted buildings as defined in 106.5, which are owned by either a governmental unit or are privately owned, undergo alterations to a primary function area the minimum requirements of 202.5.2.1 through 202.5.2.7 shall be met.

 

202.5.2.1 Accessible Route. An accessible route complying with 207.1 and Chapter 4 shall be provided to one principal level with displays open to the public.

 

EXCEPTION: Where providing an accessible route would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, fully accessible permanent interpretive exhibits which are of equivalent educational and interpretative scope as the non-accessible historic parts of the building or facility shall be provided as near to the non-accessible part of the building or facility as possible.

 

202.5.2.2 Displays. New displays and written information shall be located and designed so that they may be seen by seated persons. New exhibits and signage displayed horizontally (such as open books) should be no higher than 44 inches (1120 mm) above the floor surface.

 

202.5.2.3 Toilet Facilities. If toilets are required in the facility by the Illinois Plumbing Code, at least one accessible toilet room for each sex shall be provided as near the site as possible but at least within 200 feet from the main entrance of the building or facility.

 

Exceptions:

 

1.         Accessible toilet rooms are not required if the cost exceeds 20% of the overall cost of the alteration.

 

2.         One accessible unisex toilet room may be provided in lieu of accessible toilet rooms for each sex if the accessible primary function area is less than 5,000 net square feet.

 

202.5.2.4 Drinking Fountains. If drinking fountains are required in the facility by the Illinois Plumbing Code, at least one accessible drinking fountain, or bottled drinking water, or a water dispensing faucet (water station), shall be provided as near the site as possible but at least within 200 feet (65 m) from the main entrance of the building or facility.

 

202.5.2.5 Parking Spaces. Accessible parking spaces complying with 208 and 502 shall be provided, where parking is provided. The accessible parking spaces should be located as close to the building as possible to shorten the travel distance from the spaces to the entrance.

 

202.5.2.6 Accessible Route from Parking. An accessible route from the accessible parking spaces, if provided, to an accessible entrance shall be provided, unless the cost to provide an accessible route exceeds 20% of the overall cost of the alteration.

 

202.5.2.7 Alternative Requirements. Alternative requirements for qualified historic buildings in 202.5.4 may be substituted for the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.

 

202.5.3 Alterations to Other Historic Buildings. If qualified historic buildings other than historically interpreted buildings covered in 202.5.2, which are owned by either a governmental unit or are privately owned, undergo alterations the minimum requirements of 202.5.3.1 through 202.5.3.3 shall be met.

 

202.5.3.1 Altered Elements or Spaces. The element or space being altered shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.

 

202.5.3.2 Alterations to a Primary Function Area. When alterations are made to a primary function area, the following accessible features shall be provided in the following order of priority up to a maximum cost of 20% of the total cost of alterations:

 

1.         An accessible entrance and an accessible means of egress intended for use by the general public.

 

2.         An accessible route between an accessible entrance and accessible means of egress and the primary function area being altered.

 

3.         At least one accessible toilet room for each sex if toilets are required in the facility by the Illinois Plumbing Code.

 

EXCEPTION. One accessible unisex toilet room may be provided in lieu of accessible toilet rooms for each sex if the accessible primary function area is less than 5,000 net square feet.

 

4.         Accessible parking spaces complying with 208 and 502, where parking is provided.

 

5.         An accessible route from a site arrival point or from the accessible parking spaces, if provided, to an accessible entrance.

 

202.5.3.3 Alternative Requirements. Alternative requirements in 202.5.4 may be substituted for these requirements where deemed necessary by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office.

 

202.5.4 Alternative Requirements for Qualified Historic Buildings. The alternative requirements in 202.5.4.1 through 202.5.4.15 may be substituted for the applicable requirements of Chapter 2 when a qualified historic building undergoes alterations.

 

202.5.4.1 Changes in Level. Changes of level may be accommodated by ramps having the following maximum slopes:

 

1.         A slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches (1830 mm).

 

2.         A slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches (915 mm).

 

3.         A slope between 1:6 and 1:8 is allowed for a maximum rise of 2 inches (610 mm).

 

4.         Where access to any space in a qualified historic building will be limited to controlled groups with assigned tour guides, changes in level as provided in this subsection 202.5.4.1(1) may be accommodated by means of a detachable ramp.

 

202.5.4.2 Exemptions for Controlled Groups with Assigned Tour Guides. Where access to any space in a qualified historic building will be limited to controlled groups with assigned tour guides, requirements of the following Sections are waived for that space.

 

1.         404, Doors, except minimum widths as noted in 202.5.4.5 below, and threshold heights in 404.2.5;

 

2.         225 and 811, Storage;

 

3.         205 and 309, Controls and Operating Mechanisms, where not intended to be operated by the general public;

 

4.         705, Detectable Warnings; and

 

5.         216 and 703, Signage.

 

202.5.4.3 Exemption for Controlled Groups and Door Attendants. Where access to any space in a qualified historic building will be limited to controlled groups with assigned tour guides, or where a full-time door attendant or concierge is provided at the door within visual and audible communication range, there are no special requirements for door hardware or operation.

 

202.5.4.4 Door Hardware. The addition of adapter lever handles that retain the existing hardware will be considered to meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as they do not result in the removal of any historic features from the structure.

 

202.5.4.5 Door Width. Minimum clear door opening width for a single door or the single active leaf of a pair of doors shall meet the requirements of 404.2.3. When the alteration of an existing historic door does not meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, a lesser dimension may be considered to be accessible if it provides the highest level of access within the limited dimensions available. Examples of acceptable methods of providing improved access while maintaining the historic door include the following:

 

1.         Maintain the door opening area free of any obstructions so that the clear opening can be measured with the door in a 180 degree position rather than the 90 degree position.

 

2.         Reverse the swing of the door.

 

3.         Remove or alter the side door stop(s).

 

4.         Replace the existing hinges with offset hinges.

 

Example: A historically significant door is only 30 inches (9140 mm) wide. Because the door, associated transom and surrounding trim are all significant features of the building, altering the opening and replacing the door does not meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The installation of off-set hinges and the replacement of the door stops creates a clear opening of 29-1/2 inches (8990 mm), but otherwise retains all of the historic features of the building. In these circumstances, the modified front entry door would be considered to be accessible.

 

202.5.4.6 Width of Pairs of Doors. For pairs of doors where an individual leaf does not provide the minimum clear opening, the following options provide improved access:

 

1.         Activating the second leaf; or

 

2.         Adding a power operator that activates both leaves.

 

202.5.4.7 Entrances. If it is determined that no entrance used by the public can comply with 206.4 without threatening or destroying the historic character of the building or facility, then access at any entrance not used by the general public, but open (unlocked) with directional signage at the primary entrance may be used. The accessible entrance shall also have a notification system. Where security is a problem, remote monitoring may be used.

 

202.5.4.8 Accessible Routes from Entrances. Accessible routes from an accessible entrance to all publicly used spaces on at least the level of the accessible entrance shall be provided. Access shall be provided to all levels of a building or facility in compliance with 207.1 and Chapter 4 whenever practical, and where such access would not threaten or destroy the historic character of the building or facility.

 

202.5.4.9 Stairs. Where the alterations to a historic stair do not meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (as determined by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office), the requirements of 504 are waived.

 

Example: The addition of a modern complying handrail on the wall side of a historic stair may meet the minimum requirement for a necessary handrail without alterations to the historic railing and balustrade, thus meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. In many instances it may also be possible to install a new code compliant handrail on top of the historic railing and balustrade.

 

202.5.4.10 Stair Handrail Extensions. Full extension of stair handrails shall not be required in alterations where such extensions would be hazardous or impossible due to plan configuration.

 

202.5.4.11 Elevator Doors. If safety door edge is provided in existing automatic elevators, then the automatic door protective and reopening devices as required in 407.3.3 may be omitted.

 

202.5.4.12 Elevator Dimensions. Where existing shaft or structural elements prohibit strict compliance with the minimum dimensions of the elevator cars as required in 407.4.1, then the minimum floor area dimensions may be reduced to no less than 48 inches by 48 inches (1220 mm by 1220 mm).

 

202.5.4.13 Assembly Seating Dispersion. In alterations to qualified historic buildings where it is technically infeasible to disperse seating throughout an assembly area, the seating may be located in collected areas. Seating shall adjoin an accessible route which also serves as a means of emergency egress.

 

202.5.4.14 Elevator Features. Where historic elevator features such as call buttons, hall lanterns, and control panels cannot comply with 407, the addition of new compliant controls that retain the existing will be considered to meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as they do not result in the removal of the historic elevator features.

 

202.5.4.15 Signage. Where historic signage including exit signs, directional, informational, and permanent room signage, cannot comply with 216 and 703, the addition of new compliant signage that retains the existing will be considered to meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as it does not result in the removal of the historic signage.

 

202.5.4.16 Site Arrival Points. At least one accessible route from a site arrival point to an accessible entrance shall be required.

 

202.6 Governmental Units in Public Facilities. A governmental unit shall not enter into a new or renewal agreement to lease, rent, or use, in whole or in part, any public facility which does not comply with this Code.

 

203 General Exceptions

 

203.1 General. Sites, buildings, facilities, and elements are exempt from these requirements to the extent specified by 203.

 

203.2 Construction Sites. 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 213 or to be on an accessible route.

 

203.3 Raised Areas. 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.

 

203.4 Limited Access Spaces. 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.

 

203.5 Machinery Spaces. 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.

 

203.6 Single Occupant Structures. 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.

 

203.7 Detention and Correctional Facilities. 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 232, shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

 

203.8 Residential Facilities. In residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. This exemption does not apply to multi-story housing covered by 233.6.

 

203.9 Employee Work Areas. Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 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.

 

203.10 Raised Refereeing, Judging, and Scoring Areas. 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.

 

203.11 Water Slides. Water slides shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

 

203.12 Animal Containment Areas. Animal cages, pens, corrals, and similar areas in which animals are contained shall be on an accessible route but shall not otherwise be required to comply with these requirements. Public circulation routes where animals may travel, such as in petting zoos and passageways alongside animal pens in State fairs, are not eligible for this exception.

 

203.13 Raised Boxing or Wrestling Rings. Raised boxing or wrestling rings shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

 

203.14 Raised Diving Boards and Diving Platforms. Raised diving boards and diving platforms shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

 

203.15 Structural Impracticability. Full compliance with the requirements for new construction is not required in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of all required accessibility features. If full compliance is structurally impracticable, compliance shall be required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. In that case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. If providing accessibility in conformance to these requirements to people with certain disabilities (e.g., people who use a wheelchair) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be provided for people with other disabilities (e.g., people who use crutches, or people who have a vision, hearing, or mental impairment) in accordance with these requirements.

 

204 Protruding Objects

 

204.1 General. Protruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with 307.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Within areas of sport activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with 307.

 

2.         Within play areas, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with 307 provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in compliance with 1008.2.

 

205 Operable Parts

 

205.1 General. Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible route, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with 309.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Operable parts that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

2.         Electrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

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 309.

 

4.         Floor electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

5.         HVAC diffusers shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

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 309.

 

7.         Cleats and other boat securement devices shall not be required to comply with 309.3.

 

8.         Exercise machines and exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

206 Accessible Routes

 

206.1 General. Accessible routes shall be provided in accordance with 206 and shall comply with Chapter 4.

 

EXCEPTIONS: 

 

1.         Accessible routes shall not be required where outdoor recreation access routes are provided at camping facilities in accordance with 244.5, picnic facilities in accordance with 245.4, viewing areas in accordance with 246.3, or trailheads in accordance with 247.3.2.

 

2.         Accessible routes shall not be required where at camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, or outdoor constructed features are provided on trails.

 

3.         Accessible routes shall not be required where beach access routes are provided in accordance with 248.

 

206.2 Where Required. Accessible routes shall be provided where required by 206.2.

 

206.2.1 Site Arrival Points. 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.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         [Deleted].

 

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. Access from site arrival points is permitted to include vehicular ways. Where a vehicular ways, or a portion of a vehicular ways, is provided for pedestrian travel, such as within a shopping center or shopping mall parking lot, this exception shall not apply.

 

206.2.2 Within a Site. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site. For areas of sport activity, an accessible route is required to connect to the boundary of each area of sport activity. The size of an area of sport activity 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.

 

EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces where all of the following conditions apply:

 

1.         The only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access; and

 

2.         Due to circumstances outside the control of the owner, either the slope of the finished ground level between accessible facilities and buildings exceeds 1:12, or physical barriers or legal restrictions prevent the installation of an accessible route; and

 

3.         Parking that complies with 208 and 502 is provided at each accessible building, facility, element, or space.

 

206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story buildings and facilities.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         An accessible route is not required to a basement, second story or mezzanine space if all of the following conditions in 1.1 and 1.2 are met; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to levels containing offices of health care providers, terminals, depots or other stations used for specified public transportation, airport passenger terminals, shopping centers, or shopping malls, buildings designed, constructed or altered by or for the use of a public entity, or buildings owned by the State of Illinois or any governmental unit.

 

1.1       The basement, second story and mezzanine space are each 1,000 square feet (93 m²) or less in area; and

 

1.2       The exempt area consists of the following type of space: (1) the second story of a two-story building with or without a basement; or (2) the mezzanine of a one-story building with or without a basement; or (3) the basement of a one-story or a two-story building.

 

2.         [Deleted].

 

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 807.2, all common use areas serving cells with mobility features required to comply with 807.2, and all public use areas are on an accessible route.

 

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 809.2 through 809.4, all common use areas serving residential dwelling units with mobility features required to comply with 809.2 through 809.4, and public use areas serving residential dwelling units are on an accessible route. This exemption does not apply to multi-story housing covered by 233.6.

 

5.         Within multi-story transient lodging guest rooms with mobility features required to comply with 806.2, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that spaces complying with 806.2 and all common areas such as kitchens and living rooms are located on an accessible route and sleeping accommodations for two persons minimum are provided on a story served by an accessible route. An accessible route must connect the accessible entrance of the guest room to the common areas and all accessible sleeping accommodations.

 

6.         In air traffic control towers, an accessible route shall not be required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.

 

7.         [Deleted – see 202.5].

 

8.         Spaces greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m²) but less than 3,000 square feet (280 m²) in area that are used exclusively for archival storage or for product storage in a business or mercantile occupancy shall not be required to be on an accessible route.

 

206.2.3.1 Stairs and Escalators in Existing Buildings. 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 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 8.

 

206.2.4 Spaces and Elements. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements and with all accessible dwelling units within the building or facility which are otherwise connected by a circulation path unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 8. An accessible route shall also connect at least one accessible entrance of each accessible dwelling unit with those exterior and interior spaces and facilities that serve the accessible dwelling unit.

 

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 405, 407, 408, or 410 without requiring substantial reconstruction of the space.

 

2.         In assembly areas with fixed seating required to comply with 221, an accessible route shall not be required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an accessible route are not provided.

 

3.         Accessible routes shall not be required to connect stories or mezzanines where multi-story buildings or facilities are exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 8.

 

206.2.5 Restaurants, Cafeterias, and Banquet Rooms. In restaurants and cafeterias, an accessible route shall be provided to all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining areas. In banquet rooms or spaces where a head table or speaker's lectern is located on a raised platform, an accessible route shall be provided to the platform. Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by placement of tables or by a curb.

 

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.

 

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.

 

3.         In sports facilities, tiered dining areas providing seating required to comply with 221 shall be required to have accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining area provided that accessible routes serve seating complying with 221 and each tier is provided with the same services.

 

206.2.6 Performance Areas. 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 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 8.

 

206.2.7 Press Boxes. Press boxes in assembly areas shall be on an accessible route.

 

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.

 

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.

 

206.2.8 Employee Work Areas. Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall comply with 402.

 

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 402.

 

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 402.

 

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 402.

 

206.2.9 Amusement Rides. Amusement rides required to comply with 234 shall provide accessible routes in accordance with 206.2.9. Accessible routes serving amusement rides shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1002.2.

 

206.2.9.1 Load and Unload Areas. 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.

 

206.2.9.2 Wheelchair Spaces, Ride Seats Designed for Transfer, and Transfer Devices. When amusement rides are in the load and unload position, wheelchair spaces complying with 1002.4, amusement ride seats designed for transfer complying with 1002.5, and transfer devices complying with 1002.6 shall be on an accessible route.

 

206.2.10 Recreational Boating Facilities. Boat slips required to comply with 235.2 and boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to comply with 235.3 shall be on an accessible route. Accessible routes serving recreational boating facilities shall comply with Chapter 4, except as modified by 1003.2.

 

206.2.11 Bowling Lanes. 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.

 

206.2.12 Court Sports. In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.

 

206.2.13 Exercise Machines and Equipment. Exercise machines and equipment required to comply with 236 shall be on an accessible route.

 

206.2.14 Fishing Piers and Platforms. 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 1005.1.

 

206.2.15 Golf Facilities. 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 238.2.3; course toilet rooms; and practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at driving ranges complying with 238.3 shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1006.2.

 

EXCEPTION: Golf car passages complying with 1006.3 shall be permitted to be used for all or part of accessible routes required by 206.2.15.

 

206.2.16 Miniature Golf Facilities. Holes required to comply with 239.2, 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 1007.2.

 

206.2.17 Play Areas. 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 1008.2.

 

206.2.17.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. 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 240.2.1 and elevated play components required to comply with 240.2.2, including entry and exit points of the play components.

 

206.2.17.2 Soft Contained Play Structures. 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.

 

206.3 Location. 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.

 

206.4 Entrances. Entrances shall be provided in accordance with 206.4. Entrance doors, doorways, and gates shall comply with 404 and shall be on an accessible route complying with 402.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Where an alteration includes alterations to an entrance, and the building or facility has another entrance complying with 404 that is on an accessible route, the altered entrance shall not be required to comply with 206.4 unless required by 202.4.

 

2.         [Deleted].

 

206.4.1 Public Entrances. In addition to entrances required by 206.4.2 through 206.4.9, at least 60 percent of all public entrances shall comply with 404.

 

EXCEPTION:  In multi-story housing covered by 233.6, at least 50 percent of all public entrances shall comply with 404.

 

206.4.2 Parking Structure Entrances. 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 404.

 

206.4.3 Entrances from Tunnels or Elevated Walkways. 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 404.

 

206.4.4 Transportation Facilities. In addition to the requirements of 206.4.2, 206.4.3, and 206.4.5 through 206.4.9, transportation facilities shall provide entrances in accordance with 206.4.4.

 

206.4.4.1 Location. 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 404.

 

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 206.4.4.1.

 

206.4.4.2 Direct Connections. Direct connections to other facilities shall provide an accessible route complying with 404 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.

 

EXCEPTION: In key stations and existing intercity rail stations, existing direct connections shall not be required to comply with 404.

 

206.4.4.3 Key Stations and Intercity Rail Stations. Key stations and existing intercity rail stations required by Subpart C of 49 CFR 37 to be altered shall have at least one entrance complying with 404.

 

206.4.5 Tenant Spaces. At least one accessible entrance to each tenancy in a facility shall comply with 404.

 

EXCEPTION: Self-service storage facilities not required to comply with 225.3 shall not be required to be on an accessible route.

 

206.4.6 Residential Dwelling Unit Primary Entrance. In residential dwelling units, at least one primary entrance shall comply with 404. The primary entrance to a residential dwelling unit shall not be to a bedroom.

 

206.4.7 Restricted Entrances. Where restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least one restricted entrance to the building or facility shall comply with 404.

 

206.4.8 Service Entrances. If a service entrance is the only entrance to a building or to a tenancy in a facility, that entrance shall comply with 404.

 

206.4.9 Entrances for Inmates or Detainees. 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 404.

 

206.5 Doors, Doorways, and Gates. Doors, doorways, and gates providing user passage shall be provided in accordance with 206.5.

 

206.5.1 Entrances. Each entrance to a building or facility required to comply with 206.4 shall have at least one door, doorway, or gate complying with 404.

 

206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces. Within a building or facility, all doors, doorways, and gates on an accessible route which serve accessible rooms or spaces shall comply with 404.

 

206.5.3 Transient Lodging Facilities. 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 806.2 shall comply with 404.2.3 and the door handles and pulls shall comply with 404.2.7.

 

EXCEPTION: Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be required to comply with 404.2.3.

 

206.5.4 Residential Dwelling Units. In residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4, all doors and doorways providing user passage shall comply with 404.

 

206.6 Elevators. Elevators provided for passengers shall comply with 407. Where multiple elevators are provided, each elevator shall comply with 407.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         In a building or facility permitted to use the exceptions to 206.2.3 or permitted by 206.7 to use a platform lift, elevators complying with 408 shall be permitted.

 

2.         Elevators complying with 408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units.

 

3.         Elevators complying with 408 shall be permitted to provide access to the second story or the mezzanine of a two-story building, or to the basement or mezzanine space of a one-story building, where each story is more than 1000 square feet (93 m²) and less than 3000 square feet (279 m²), and is not a shopping center, shopping mall or the professional office of a health care provider.

 

206.6.1 Existing Elevators. 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 407 for the altered element.

 

206.7 Platform Lifts. Platform lifts shall comply with 410. 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.

 

206.7.1 Performance Areas and Speakers' Platforms. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to performance areas, head tables in banquet rooms and spaces, and speakers' platforms.

 

206.7.2 Wheelchair Spaces. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an accessible route to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion and line-of-sight requirements of 221 and 802.

 

206.7.3 Incidental Spaces. 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.

 

206.7.4 Judicial Spaces. 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.

 

206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints. Platform lifts shall be permitted where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator infeasible.

 

206.7.6 Guest Rooms and Residential Dwelling Units. Platform lifts shall be permitted to connect levels within transient lodging guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 or residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4.

 

206.7.7 Amusement Rides. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to load and unload areas serving amusement rides.

 

206.7.8 Play Areas. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to play components or soft contained play structures.

 

206.7.9 Team or Player Seating. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide accessible routes to team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.

 

206.7.10 Recreational Boating Facilities and Fishing Piers and Platforms. 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.

 

206.8 Security Barriers. 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.

 

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.

 

207 Accessible Means of Egress

 

207.1 General. Means of egress shall comply with 207 and 506.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Where means of egress are permitted by the applicable building code to share a common path of egress travel, accessible means of egress shall be permitted to share a common path of egress travel.

 

2.         Areas of refuge shall not be required in detention and correctional facilities.

 

207.2 Platform Lifts. Standby power shall be provided for platform lifts permitted by 506.5 to serve as a part of an accessible means of egress.

 

208 Parking Spaces

 

208.1 General. Where parking spaces are provided for the public, for visitors or for employees, parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with 208.

 

EXCEPTION: Parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, or vehicular impound shall not be required to comply with 208 provided that lots accessed by the public are provided with a passenger loading zone complying with 503.

 

208.2 Minimum Number. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, 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.

 

Table 208.2 Parking Spaces
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in Parking Facility	Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1000	2 percent of total
1001 and over	20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000

 

208.2.1 Hospital Outpatient Facilities. Ten percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall comply with 502.

 

208.2.2 Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities. 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 502.

 

208.2.3 Residential Facilities Owned or Financed by Governmental Entities. Parking spaces provided to serve residential facilities owned or financed by governmental entities shall comply with 208.2.3.

 

208.2.3.1 Parking for Residents. Where at least one parking space is provided for each residential dwelling unit, at least one parking space complying with 502 shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4.

 

208.2.3.2 Additional Parking Spaces for Residents. Where the total number of parking spaces provided for each residential dwelling unit exceeds one parking space per residential dwelling unit, 2 percent, but no fewer than one space, of all the parking spaces not covered by 208.2.3.1 shall comply with 502.

 

208.2.3.3 Parking for Guests, Employees, and Other Non-Residents. Where parking spaces are provided for persons other than residents, parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2.

 

208.2.4 Vertical Clearance at Parking Spaces. For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall have a vertical clearance complying with 502.5.

 

208.3 Location. Parking facilities shall comply with 208.3.

 

208.3.1 General. Parking spaces complying with 502 that serve a particular building or facility shall be located on the shortest accessible route from parking to an entrance complying with 206.4. Where parking serves more than one accessible entrance, parking spaces complying with 502 shall be dispersed and located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrances. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building or facility, parking spaces complying with 502 shall be located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         All parking spaces required by 208.2.4 shall be permitted to be grouped on one level within a multi-story parking facility.

 

2.         Parking spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee, and user convenience.

 

208.3.2 Residential Facilities. In residential facilities containing residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4, parking spaces provided in accordance with 208.2.3.1 shall be located on the shortest accessible route to the residential dwelling unit entrance they serve. Spaces provided in accordance with 208.2.3.2 shall be dispersed throughout all types of parking provided for the residential dwelling units.

 

EXCEPTION: Parking spaces provided in accordance with 208.2.3.2 shall not be required to be dispersed throughout all types of parking if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance, parking fee, and user convenience.

 

209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops

 

209.1 General. Passenger loading zones shall be provided in accordance with 209.

 

209.2 Type. Where provided, passenger loading zones shall comply with 209.2.

 

209.2.1 Passenger Loading Zones. Passenger loading zones, except those required to comply with 209.2.2 and 209.2.3, shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 in every continuous 100 linear feet (30 m) of loading zone space, or fraction thereof.

 

209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones. In bus loading zones restricted to use by designated or specified public transportation vehicles, each bus bay, bus stop, or other area designated for lift or ramp deployment shall comply with 810.2.

 

209.2.3 On-Street Bus Stops. On-street bus stops shall comply with 810.2 to the maximum extent practicable.

 

209.3 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities. At least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 shall be provided at an accessible entrance to licensed medical care and licensed long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours.

 

209.4 Valet Parking. Parking facilities that provide valet parking services shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503.

 

209.5 Mechanical Access Parking Garages. Mechanical access parking garages shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 at vehicle drop-off and vehicle pick-up areas.

 

210 Stairways

 

210.1 General. Interior and exterior stairs that are part of a means of egress shall comply with 504.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         In detention and correctional facilities, stairs that are not located in public use areas shall not be required to comply with 504.

 

2.         In alterations, stairs between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be required to comply with 504, except that handrails complying with 505 shall be provided when the stairs are altered.

 

3.         In assembly areas, aisle stairs shall not be required to comply with 504.

 

4.         Stairs that connect play components shall not be required to comply with 504.

 

211 Drinking Fountains

 

211.1 General. Where drinking fountains are provided on an exterior site, on a floor, or within a secured area they shall be provided in accordance with 211.

 

EXCEPTION: In detention or correctional facilities, drinking fountains only serving holding or housing cells not required to comply with 232 shall not be required to comply with 211.

 

211.2 Minimum Number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with 602.1 through 602.6 and one drinking fountain shall comply with 602.7.

 

EXCEPTION: Where a single drinking fountain complies with 602.1 through 602.6 and 602.7, it shall be permitted to be substituted for two separate drinking fountains.

 

211.3 More Than Minimum Number. Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains specified in 211.2 are provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with 602.1 through 602.6, and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with 602.7.

 

EXCEPTION: Where 50 percent of the drinking fountains yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or down provided that the total number of drinking fountains complying with 211 equals 100 percent of drinking fountains.

 

211.4 Bottle Fillers. Where a bottle filler is provided, the bottle filler shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with 308 and 309.

 

212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks

 

212.1 General. Where provided, kitchens, kitchenettes, and sinks shall comply with 212.

 

212.2 Kitchens and Kitchenettes. Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804.

 

212.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type provided in each accessible room or space shall comply with 606.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Mop or service sinks shall not be required to comply with 212.3.

 

2.         In camping facilities and picnic facilities, sinks shall not be required to comply with 212.3 where a cooktop or conventional range is not provided.

 

213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities

 

213.1 General. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by Exception 1 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.

 

EXCEPTION: Pit toilets provided on trails and in camping facilities shall not be required to comply with 213.

 

213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. Where toilet rooms are provided, each toilet room shall comply with 603. Where bathing rooms are provided, each bathing room shall comply with 603.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         In alterations where it is technically infeasible to comply with 603, altering existing toilet or bathing rooms shall not be required where a single unisex toilet room or bathing room complying with 213.2.1 is provided and located in the same area and on the same floor as existing inaccessible toilet or bathing rooms.

 

2.         [Deleted].

 

3.         Where multiple single user portable toilet or bathing units are clustered at a single location, no more than 5 percent of the toilet units and bathing units at each cluster shall be required to comply with 603. Portable toilet units and bathing units complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1.

 

4.         Where multiple single user toilet rooms are clustered at a single location, no more than 50 percent of the single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster shall be required to comply with 603.

 

213.2.1 Unisex (Single-Use or Family) Toilet and Unisex Bathing Rooms. Unisex toilet rooms shall contain no more than one lavatory, and two water closets without urinals or one water closet and one urinal. Unisex bathing rooms shall contain one shower or one shower and one bathtub, one lavatory, and one water closet. Doors to unisex toilet rooms and unisex bathing rooms shall have privacy latches.

 

213.3 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories. Plumbing fixtures and accessories provided in a toilet room or bathing room required to comply with 213.2 shall comply with 213.3.

 

213.3.1 Toilet Compartments. Where toilet compartments are provided, at least one toilet compartment shall comply with 604.8.1. In addition to the compartment required to comply with 604.8.1, at least one compartment shall comply with 604.8.2 where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or where the combination of urinals and water closets totals six or more fixtures.

 

213.3.2 Water Closets. Where water closets are provided, at least one shall comply with 604.

 

213.3.3 Urinals. Where more than one urinal is provided, at least one shall comply with 605.

 

213.3.4 Lavatories. Where lavatories are provided, at least one shall comply with 606 and shall not be located in a toilet compartment.

 

213.3.5 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall comply with 603.3.

 

213.3.6 Bathing Facilities. Where bathtubs or showers are provided, at least one bathtub complying with 607 or at least one shower complying with 608 shall be provided.

 

213.3.7 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet rooms without toilet compartments, at least one of each type shall comply with 603.4. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet compartments, at least one of each type complying with 604.8.3 shall be provided in toilet compartments required to comply with 213.3.1. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in bathing facilities, at least one of each type complying with 603.4 shall serve fixtures required to comply with 213.3.6.

 

214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers

 

214.1 General. Where provided, washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with 214.

 

214.2 Washing Machines. Where three or fewer washing machines are provided, at least one shall comply with 611. Where more than three washing machines are provided, at least two shall comply with 611.

 

214.3 Clothes Dryers. Where three or fewer clothes dryers are provided, at least one shall comply with 611. Where more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two shall comply with 611.

 

215 Fire Alarm Systems

 

215.1 General. Where fire alarm systems provide audible alarm coverage, alarms shall comply with 215.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, visible alarms shall not be required except where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed.

 

215.2 Public and Common Use Areas. Alarms in public use areas and common use areas shall comply with 702.

 

215.3 Employee Work Areas. Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, visible alarms complying with 702 shall be provided.

 

215.4 Transient Lodging. Transient lodging guest rooms required to comply with 224.4 shall provide alarms complying with 702.

 

215.5 Residential Facilities. Where provided in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809.5, alarms shall comply with 702.

 

216 Signs

 

216.1 General. Signs shall be provided in accordance with 216 and shall comply with 703.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Building directories, menus, seat and row designations in assembly areas, occupant names, building addresses, and company names and logos shall not be required to comply with 216.

 

2.         In parking facilities, signs shall not be required to comply with 216.2, 216.3, and 216.6 through 216.12.

 

3.         Temporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with 216.

 

4.         In detention and correctional facilities, signs not located in public use areas or employee-only areas shall not be required to comply with 216.

 

216.2 Designations. Interior and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 703.1, 703.2, and 703.5. Where pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior rooms and spaces, the pictograms shall comply with 703.6 and shall have text descriptors complying with 703.2 and 703.5.

 

EXCEPTION: Exterior signs that are not located at the door to the space they serve shall not be required to comply with 703.2.

 

216.3 Directional and Informational Signs. Signs that provide direction to or information about interior spaces and facilities of the site shall comply with 703.5.

 

216.4 Means of Egress. Signs for means of egress shall comply with 216.4.

 

216.4.1 Exit Doors. Doors at exit passageways, exit discharge, and exit stairways shall be identified by tactile signs complying with 703.1, 703.2, and 703.5.

 

216.4.2 Areas of Refuge. Signs required by 506.11 to provide instructions in areas of refuge shall comply with 703.5.

 

216.4.3 Directional Signs. Signs required by 506.10 to provide directions to accessible means of egress shall comply with 703.5.

 

216.5 Parking. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be identified by signs complying with 502.6.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         [Deleted].

 

2.         In residential facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific residential dwelling units, identification of accessible parking spaces shall not be required.

 

216.6 Entrances. Where not all entrances comply with 404, entrances complying with 404 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with 703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest entrance complying with 404 shall be provided at entrances that do not comply with 404.

 

216.7 Elevators. Where existing elevators do not comply with 407, elevators complying with 407 shall be clearly identified with the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1.

 

216.8 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, directional signs indicating the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with 603 within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with 603.

 

216.9 TTYs. Identification and directional signs for public TTYs shall be provided in accordance with 216.9.

 

216.9.1 Identification Signs. Public TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTY complying with 703.7.2.2.

 

216.9.2 Directional Signs. Directional signs indicating the location of the nearest public TTY shall be provided at all banks of public pay telephones not containing a public TTY. In addition, where signs provide direction to public pay telephones, they shall also provide direction to public TTYs. Directional signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of TTY complying with 703.7.2.2.

 

216.10 Assistive Listening Systems. Each assembly area required by 219 to provide assistive listening systems shall provide signs informing patrons of the availability of the assistive listening system. Assistive listening signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss complying with 703.7.2.4.

 

EXCEPTION: Where ticket offices or windows are provided, signs shall not be required at each assembly area provided that signs are displayed at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems.

 

216.11 Check-Out Aisles. Where more than one check-out aisle is provided, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where check-out aisles are identified by numbers, letters, or functions, signs identifying check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be located in the same location as the check-out aisle identification.

 

EXCEPTION: Where all check-out aisles serving a single function comply with 904.3, signs complying with 703.7.2.1 shall not be required.

 

216.12 Amusement Rides. Signs identifying the type of access provided on amusement rides shall be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. In addition, where accessible unload areas also serve as accessible load areas, signs indicating the location of the accessible load and unload areas shall be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines.

 

216.13 Trailhead Signs. Where new trail information signs are provided at trailheads on newly constructed or altered trails designed for use by hikers or pedestrians, the signs shall comply with 1017.10.

 

217 Telephones

 

217.1 General. Where coin-operated public pay telephones, coinless public pay telephones, public closed-circuit telephones, public courtesy phones, or other types of public telephones are provided, public telephones shall be provided in accordance with 217 for each type of public telephone provided. For purposes of this section, a bank of telephones shall be considered to be two or more adjacent telephones.

 

217.2 Wheelchair Accessible Telephones. Where public telephones are provided, wheelchair accessible telephones complying with 704.2 shall be provided in accordance with Table 217.2.

 

EXCEPTION: Drive-up only public telephones shall not be required to comply with 217.2.

 

 

217.3 Volume Controls. All public telephones shall have volume controls complying with 704.3.

 

217.4 TTYs. TTYs complying with 704.4 shall be provided in accordance with 217.4.

 

217.4.1 Bank Requirement. Where four or more public pay telephones are provided at a bank of telephones, at least one public TTY complying with 704.4 shall be provided at that bank.

 

EXCEPTION: TTYs shall not be required at banks of telephones located within 200 feet (61 m) of, and on the same floor as, a bank containing a public TTY.

 

217.4.2 Floor Requirement. TTYs in public buildings shall be provided in accordance with 217.4.2.1. TTYs in private buildings shall be provided in accordance with 217.4.2.2.

 

217.4.2.1 Public Buildings. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided on a floor of a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided on that floor.

 

217.4.2.2 Private Buildings. Where four or more public pay telephones are provided on a floor of a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided on that floor.

 

217.4.3 Building Requirement. TTYs in public buildings shall be provided in accordance with 217.4.3.1. TTYs in private buildings shall be provided in accordance with 217.4.3.2.

 

217.4.3.1 Public Buildings. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided in a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the building. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided in a public use area of a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the public building in a public use area.

 

217.4.3.2 Private Buildings. Where four or more public pay telephones are provided in a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in the building.

 

217.4.4 Exterior Site Requirement. Where four or more public pay telephones are provided on an exterior site, at least one public TTY shall be provided on the site.

 

217.4.5 Rest Stops, Emergency Roadside Stops, and Service Plazas. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided at a public rest stop, emergency roadside stop, or service plaza, at least one public TTY shall be provided.

 

217.4.6 Hospitals. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided serving a hospital emergency room, hospital recovery room, or hospital waiting room, at least one public TTY shall be provided at each location.

 

217.4.7 Transportation Facilities. In transportation facilities, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through 217.4.4, where at least one public pay telephone serves a particular entrance to a bus or rail facility, at least one public TTY shall be provided to serve that entrance. In airports, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through 217.4.4, where four or more public pay telephones are located in a terminal outside the security areas, a concourse within the security areas, or a baggage claim area in a terminal, at least one public TTY shall be provided in each location.

 

217.4.8 Detention and Correctional Facilities. In detention and correctional facilities, where at least one pay telephone is provided in a secured area used only by detainees or inmates and security personnel, at least one TTY shall be provided in at least one secured area.

 

217.5 Shelves for Portable TTYs. Where a bank of telephones in the interior of a building consists of three or more public pay telephones, at least one public pay telephone at the bank shall be provided with a shelf and an electrical outlet in accordance with 704.5.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Secured areas of detention and correctional facilities where shelves and outlets are prohibited for purposes of security or safety shall not be required to comply with 217.5.

 

2.         The shelf and electrical outlet shall not be required at a bank of telephones with a TTY.

 

218 Transportation Facilities

 

218.1 General. Transportation facilities shall comply with 218.

 

218.2 New and Altered Fixed Guideway Stations. New and altered stations in rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, high speed rail, and other fixed guideway systems shall comply with 810.5 through 810.10.

 

218.3 Key Stations and Existing Intercity Rail Stations. Key stations and existing intercity rail stations shall comply with 810.5 through 810.10.

 

218.4 Bus Shelters. Where provided, bus shelters shall comply with 810.3.

 

218.5 Other Transportation Facilities. In other transportation facilities, public address systems shall comply with 810.7 and clocks shall comply with 810.8.

 

219 Assistive Listening Systems

 

219.1 General. Assistive listening systems shall be provided in accordance with 219 and shall comply with 706.

 

219.2 Required Systems. In each assembly area where audible communication is integral to the use of the space, an assistive listening system shall be provided.

 

EXCEPTION: Other than in courtrooms, assistive listening systems shall not be required where audio amplification is not provided.

 

219.3 Receivers. Receivers complying with 706.2 shall be provided for assistive listening systems in each assembly area in accordance with Table 219.3. Twenty-five percent minimum of receivers provided, but no fewer than two, shall be hearing-aid compatible in accordance with 706.3.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Where a building contains more than one assembly area and the assembly areas required to provide assistive listening systems are under one management, the total number of required receivers shall be permitted to be calculated according to the total number of seats in the assembly areas in the building provided that all receivers are usable with all systems.

 

2.         Where all seats in an assembly area are served by an induction loop assistive listening system, the minimum number of receivers required by Table 219.3 to be hearing-aid compatible shall not be required to be provided.

 

 

220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines

 

220.1 General. Where automatic teller machines or self-service fare vending, collection, or adjustment machines are provided, at least one of each type provided at each location shall comply with 707. Where bins are provided for envelopes, waste paper, or other purposes, at least one of each type shall comply with 811.

 

221 Assembly Areas

 

221.1 General. Assembly areas shall provide wheelchair spaces, companion seats, and designated aisle seats complying with 221 and 802. In addition, lawn seating shall comply with 221.5.

 

221.2 Wheelchair Spaces. Wheelchair spaces complying with 221.2 shall be provided in assembly areas with fixed seating.

 

221.2.1 Number and Location. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided complying with 221.2.1.

 

221.2.1.1 General Seating. Wheelchair spaces complying with 802.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1.

 

 

221.2.1.2 Luxury Boxes, Club Boxes, and Suites in Arenas, Stadiums, and Grandstands. In each luxury box, club box, and suite within arenas, stadiums, and grandstands, wheelchair spaces complying with 802.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1.

 

221.2.1.3 Other Boxes. In boxes other than those required to comply with 221.2.1.2, the total number of wheelchair spaces required shall be determined in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1. Wheelchair spaces shall be located in not less than 20 percent of all boxes provided. Wheelchair spaces shall comply with 802.1.

 

221.2.1.4 Team or Player Seating. At least one wheelchair space complying with 802.1 shall be provided in team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.

 

EXCEPTION: Wheelchair spaces shall not be required in team or player seating areas serving bowling lanes not required to comply with 206.2.11.

 

221.2.2 Integration. Wheelchair spaces shall be an integral part of the seating plan.

 

221.2.3 Lines of Sight and Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall provide lines of sight complying with 802.2 and shall comply with 221.2.3. In providing lines of sight, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed. Wheelchair spaces shall provide spectators with choices of seating locations and viewing angles that are substantially equivalent to or better than, the choices of seating locations and viewing angles available to all other spectators. When the number of wheelchair spaces required by 221.2.1 has been met, further dispersion shall not be required. Wheelchair spaces and companion seats shall not be located on (or obstructed by) temporary platforms or other movable structures, except that when an entire seating section is placed on temporary platforms or other movable structures in an area where fixed seating is not provided, in order to increase seating for an event, wheelchair spaces and companion seats may be placed in that section. When wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not required to accommodate persons eligible for those spaces and seats, individual, readily removable seats may be placed in those spaces and seats.

 

EXCEPTION: Wheelchair spaces in team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 221.2.3.

 

221.2.3.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed horizontally. In assembly areas that are required to horizontally disperse wheelchair spaces and companion seats and that have seating encircling, in whole or in part, a field of play or performance, wheelchair spaces and companion seats shall be dispersed around that field of play or performance area.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Horizontal dispersion shall not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats if the companion seats required by 221.3 and wheelchair spaces are located within the 2nd or 3rd quartile of the total row length. Intermediate aisles shall be included in determining the total row length. If the row length in the 2nd and 3rd quartile of a row is insufficient to accommodate the required number of companion seats and wheelchair spaces, the additional companion seats and wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located in the 1st and 4th quartile of the row.

 

2.         In row seating, two wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side.

 

221.2.3.2 Vertical Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed vertically at varying distances from the screen, performance area, or playing field. In addition, wheelchair spaces shall be located in each balcony or mezzanine that is located on an accessible route. In stadiums, arenas, and grandstands, wheelchair spaces and companion seats shall be dispersed to all levels that include seating served by an accessible route.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Vertical dispersion shall not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats if the wheelchair spaces provide viewing angles that are equivalent to, or better than, the average viewing angle provided in the facility.

 

2.         In bleachers, wheelchair spaces shall not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points of entry to bleacher seating.

 

221.2.3.2.1 Stadium-Style Movie Theaters. In stadium-style movie theaters, wheelchair spaces and companion seats shall be located on a riser or cross-aisle in the stadium section that either 1) is located within the rear 60% of the seats provided in an auditorium, or 2) is located within the area of an auditorium in which the vertical viewing angles (as measured to the top of the screen) are from the 40th to the 100th percentile of vertical viewing angles for all seats as ranked from the seats in the first row (1st percentile) to seats in the back row (100th percentile).

 

221.3 Companion Seats. At least one companion seat complying with 802.3 shall be provided for each wheelchair space required by 221.2.1.

 

221.4 Designated Aisle Seats. At least 5 percent of the total number of aisle seats provided shall comply with 802.4 and shall be the aisle seats located closest to accessible routes.

 

EXCEPTION: Team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 221.4.

 

221.5 Lawn Seating. Lawn seating areas and exterior overflow seating areas, where fixed seats are not provided, shall connect to an accessible route.

 

222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms

 

222.1 General. Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms, or locker rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of use in each cluster provided shall comply with 803.

 

EXCEPTION: In alterations, where it is technically infeasible to provide rooms in accordance with 222.1, one room for each sex on each level shall comply with 803. Where only unisex rooms are provided, unisex rooms shall be permitted.

 

222.2 Coat Hooks, Shelves and Mirrors. Where coat hooks, shelves or mirrors are provided in dressing, fitting or locker rooms without individual compartments, at least one of each type shall comply with 803.5 and 803.6. Where coat hooks, shelves or mirrors are provided in individual compartments at least one of each type complying with 803.5 and 803.6 shall be provided in individual compartments in dressing, fitting, or locker rooms required to comply with 222.1.

 

222.3 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided in dressing rooms of the same use, then a mirror complying with 803.6 shall be provided in an accessible dressing room.

 

223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities

 

223.1 General. In licensed medical care facilities and licensed long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours, patient or resident sleeping rooms shall be provided in accordance with 223.

 

EXCEPTION: Toilet rooms that are part of critical or intensive care patient sleeping rooms shall not be required to comply with 603.

 

223.1.1 Alterations. Where sleeping rooms are altered or added, the requirements of 223 shall apply only to the sleeping rooms being altered or added until the number of sleeping rooms complies with the minimum number required for new construction.

 

223.2 Hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, Psychiatric Facilities, and Detoxification Facilities. Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities and detoxification facilities shall comply with 223.2.

 

223.2.1 Facilities Not Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility. In facilities not specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility, at least 10 percent, but no fewer than one, of the patient sleeping rooms shall provide mobility features complying with 805. The accessible patient bedrooms required by 223.2.1 shall be dispersed in a manner that is proportionate by type of medical specialty.

 

223.2.2 Facilities Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility. In facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility, 100 percent of the patient sleeping rooms shall provide mobility features complying with 805.

 

223.3 Long-Term Care Facilities. In licensed long-term care facilities, at least 50 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of resident sleeping room shall provide mobility features complying with 805.

 

224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms

 

224.1 General. Transient lodging facilities shall provide guest rooms in accordance with 224. NOTE: This section also applies to social service center establishments as set forth in in 233.4, and to assisted living facilities as set forth in 233.7.

 

224.1.1 Alterations. Where guest rooms are altered or added, the requirements of 224 shall apply only to the guest rooms being altered or added until the number of guest rooms complies with the minimum number required for new construction.

 

EXCEPTION: Alterations to guest rooms in places of lodging where the guest rooms are not owned or substantially controlled by the entity that owns, leases, or operates the overall facility and the physical features of the guest room interiors are controlled by their individual owners are not required to comply with the alterations requirements in this section.

 

224.1.2 Guest Room Doors and Doorways. Entrances, doors, and doorways providing user passage into and within guest rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall comply with 404.2.3. Door handles and pulls shall comply with 404.2.7.

 

EXCEPTION: Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be required to comply with 404.2.3 or 404.2.7.

 

224.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features. In transient lodging facilities, guest rooms with mobility features complying with 806.2 shall be provided in accordance with Table 224.2.

 

 

224.3 Beds. In guest rooms having more than 25 beds, 5 percent minimum of the beds shall have clear floor space complying with 806.2.3.

 

224.4 Guest Rooms with Communication Features. In transient lodging facilities, guest rooms with communication features complying with 806.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 224.4.

 

 

224.5 Dispersion. Guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 and guest rooms required to provide communication features complying with 806.3 shall be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms, and shall provide choices of types of guest rooms, number of beds, and other amenities comparable to the choices provided to other guests. Where the minimum number of guest rooms required to comply with 806 is not sufficient to allow for complete dispersion, guest rooms shall be dispersed in the following priority: guest room type, number of beds, and amenities. At least one guest room required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall also provide communication features complying with 806.3. Not more than 10 percent of guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall be used to satisfy the minimum number of guest rooms required to provide communication features complying with 806.3.

 

225 Storage

 

225.1 General. Storage facilities shall comply with 225.

 

225.2 Storage. Where storage is provided in accessible spaces, at least one of each type shall comply with 811.

 

EXCEPTION: Archival storage areas and product storage areas that are exempt from the requirement for an accessible route by 206.2.3 Exception 8 are not required to be accessible.

 

225.2.1 Lockers. Where lockers are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of each type, shall comply with 811.

 

225.2.2 Self-Service Shelving. Self-service shelves shall be located on an accessible route complying with 402. Self-service shelving shall not be required to comply with 308. Aisles between stacks in libraries shall comply with 403.5.4.

 

225.3 Self-Service Storage Facilities. Self-service storage facilities shall provide individual self-service storage spaces complying with these requirements in accordance with Table 225.3.

 

 

225.3.1 Dispersion. Individual self-service storage spaces shall be dispersed throughout the various classes of spaces provided. Where more classes of spaces are provided than the number required to be accessible, the number of spaces shall not be required to exceed that required by Table 225.3. Self-service storage spaces complying with Table 225.3 shall not be required to be dispersed among buildings in a multi-building facility.

 

226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces

 

226.1 General. Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Sales counters and service counters shall not be required to comply with 902.

 

2.         Check writing surfaces provided at check-out aisles not required to comply with 904.3 shall not be required to comply with 902.

 

226.2 Dispersion. Dining surfaces and work surfaces required to comply with 902 shall be dispersed throughout the space or facility containing dining surfaces and work surfaces.

 

227 Sales and Service

 

227.1 General. Where provided, check-out aisles, sales counters, service counters, food service lines, queues, and waiting lines shall comply with 227 and 904.

 

227.2 Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are provided, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2. Where check-out aisles serve different functions, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2 for each function. Where check-out aisles are dispersed throughout the building or facility, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be dispersed.

 

EXCEPTION: Where the selling space is under 5000 square feet (465 m²) no more than one check-out aisle complying with 904.3 shall be required.

 

 

227.2.1 Altered Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are altered, at least one of each check-out aisle serving each function shall comply with 904.3 until the number of check-out aisles complies with 227.2.

 

227.3 Counters. Where provided, at least one of each type of sales counter and service counter shall comply with 904.4. Where counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, counters complying with 904.4 also shall be dispersed.

 

227.4 Food Service Lines. Food service lines shall comply with 904.5. Where self-service shelves are provided, at least 50 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type provided shall comply with 308.

 

227.5 Queues and Waiting Lines. Queues and waiting lines servicing counters or check-out aisles required to comply with 904.3 or 904.4 shall comply with 403.

 

228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers

 

228.1 General. Where provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, change machine, and fuel dispenser shall comply with 309.

 

EXCEPTION: Drive-up only depositories shall not be required to comply with 309.

 

228.2 Mail Boxes. Where mail boxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with 309. In residential facilities covered by 233.2 or 233.3, where mail boxes are provided for each residential dwelling unit, mail boxes complying with 309 shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4.

 

229 Windows

 

229.1 General. Where glazed openings are provided in accessible rooms or spaces for operation by occupants, at least one opening shall comply with 309. Each glazed opening required by an administrative authority to be operable shall comply with 309.

 

EXCEPTION:

 

1.         Glazed openings in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809 shall not be required to comply with 229.

 

2.         Glazed openings in guest rooms required to provide communication features and in guest rooms required to comply with 206.5.3 shall not be required to comply with 229.

 

230 Two-Way Communication Systems

 

230.1 General. Where a two-way communication system is provided to gain admittance to a building or facility or to restricted areas within a building or facility, the system shall comply with 708.

 

231 Judicial Facilities

 

231.1 General. Judicial facilities shall comply with 231.

 

231.2 Courtrooms. Each courtroom shall comply with 808.

 

231.3 Holding Cells. Where provided, central holding cells and court-floor holding cells shall comply with 231.3.

 

231.3.1 Central Holding Cells. Where separate central holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male, adult female, or juvenile female, one of each type shall comply with 807.2. Where central holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex, at least one cell complying with 807.2 shall be provided.

 

231.3.2 Court-Floor Holding Cells. Where separate court-floor holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male, adult female, or juvenile female, each courtroom shall be served by one cell of each type complying with 807.2. Where court-floor holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex, courtrooms shall be served by at least one cell complying with 807.2. Cells may serve more than one courtroom.

 

231.4 Visiting Areas. Visiting areas shall comply with 231.4.

 

231.4.1 Cubicles and Counters. At least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of cubicles shall comply with 902 on both the visitor and detainee sides. Where counters are provided, at least one shall comply with 904.4.2 on both the visitor and detainee sides.

 

EXCEPTION: The detainee side of cubicles or counters at non-contact visiting areas not serving holding cells required to comply with 231 shall not be required to comply with 902 or 904.4.2.

 

231.4.2 Partitions. Where solid partitions or security glazing separate visitors from detainees at least one of each type of cubicle or counter partition shall comply with 904.6.

 

232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities

 

232.1 General. Buildings, facilities, or portions thereof, in which people are detained for penal or correction purposes, or in which the liberty of the inmates is restricted for security reasons shall comply with 232.

 

232.2 General Holding Cells and General Housing Cells. General holding cells and general housing cells shall be provided in accordance with 232.2.

 

232.2.1 Cells with Mobility Features. At least 3 percent, but no fewer than one, of the total number of cells in a facility shall provide mobility features complying with 807.2. Cells shall be provided in each classification level.

 

EXCEPTION: Alterations to cells shall comply with 232.6.

 

232.2.1.1 Beds. In cells having more than 25 beds, at least 5 percent of the beds shall have clear floor space complying with 807.2.3.

 

232.2.2 Cells with Communication Features. At least 3 percent, but no fewer than one, of the total number of general holding cells and general housing cells equipped with audible emergency alarm systems and permanently installed telephones within the cell shall provide communication features complying with 807.3. Cells shall be provided in each classification level.

 

EXCEPTION: Alterations to cells shall comply with 232.6.

 

232.3 Special Holding Cells and Special Housing Cells. Where special holding cells or special housing cells are provided, at least one cell serving each purpose shall provide mobility features complying with 807.2. Cells subject to this requirement include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of orientation, protective custody, administrative or disciplinary detention or segregation, detoxification, and medical isolation.

 

EXCEPTION: [Deleted].

 

232.4 Medical Care Facilities. Patient bedrooms or cells required to comply with 223 shall be provided in addition to any medical isolation cells required to comply with 232.3.

 

232.5 Visiting Areas. Visiting areas shall comply with 232.5.

 

232.5.1 Cubicles and Counters. At least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of cubicles shall comply with 902 on both the visitor and detainee sides. Where counters are provided, at least one shall comply with 904.4.2 on both the visitor and detainee or inmate sides.

 

EXCEPTION: The inmate or detainee side of cubicles or counters at non-contact visiting areas not serving holding cells or housing cells required to comply with 232 shall not be required to comply with 902 or 904.4.2.

 

232.5.2 Partitions. Where solid partitions or security glazing separate visitors from detainees or inmates at least one of each type of cubicle or counter partition shall comply with 904.6.

 

232.6 Alterations to Cells. Alterations to jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities shall comply with 202.3 except that cells complying with 807.2 and 807.3 shall be provided for a minimum of 3%, but no fewer than one, of the total number of cells being altered until at least 3%, but no fewer than one, of the total number of cells comply with 807.2 and 807.3. Altered cells shall be provided in each classification level. However, when alterations are made to specific cells, detention and correctional facility operators may satisfy their obligation to provide the required number of cells by providing the required features in substitute cells (cells other than those where alterations are originally planned), provided that each substitute cell:

 

(1)        Is located within the same prison site;

(2)       Is integrated with other cells to the maximum extent feasible;

(3)       Has, at a minimum, equal physical access as the altered cells to areas used by inmates or detainees for visitation, dining, recreation, educational programs, medical services, work programs, religious services, and participation in other programs that the facility offers to inmates or detainees; and,

(4)        If it is technically infeasible to locate a substitute cell within the same prison site, a substitute cell must be provided at another prison site within the corrections system.

 

233 Residential Facilities

 

233.1 General. Facilities with residential dwelling units shall comply with 233 as follows:

 

(1)        Facilities provided by entities subject to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 504 regulations shall comply with 233.2.

(2)        Facilities with residential dwelling units owned or financed by governmental entities not subject to HUD Section 504 regulations shall comply with 233.3.

(3)        Social service center establishments shall comply with 233.4.

(4)        Housing at a place of education shall comply with 233.5.

(5)        Multi-story housing, as defined in 106.5, shall comply with 233.6.

(6)        Assisted living facilities, not including those that are owned or financed by governmental entities, shall comply with 233.7.

 

NOTE: The facilities covered by Section 233, as well as other facilities not covered by this section, may still be subject to other Federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For example, the Fair Housing Act requires that certain residential structures having four or more multi-family dwelling units, regardless of whether they are privately owned or federally assisted; include certain features of accessible and adaptable design according to guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These laws and the appropriate regulations should be consulted before proceeding with the design and construction of residential facilities.

 

233.2 Residential Dwelling Units Provided by Entities Subject to HUD Section 504 Regulations. Where facilities with residential dwelling units are provided by entities subject to regulations issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, such entities shall provide residential dwelling units with mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 in a number required by the applicable HUD regulations. Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. In addition, such entities shall provide residential dwelling units with communication features complying with 809.5 in a number required by the applicable HUD regulations. Further, facilities that contain five or more residential dwelling units on each project site shall comply with 233.6 and 812. Entities subject to 233.2 shall not be required to comply with 233.3.

 

233.3 Residential Dwelling Units Owned or Financed by Governmental Entities Not Subject to HUD Section 504 Regulations. Facilities with residential dwelling units owned or financed by governmental entities not subject to regulations issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, shall comply with 233.3.

 

233.3.1 Minimum Number: New Construction. Newly constructed facilities with residential dwelling units shall comply with 233.3.1.

 

EXCEPTION: Where facilities contain 15 or fewer residential dwelling units, the requirements of 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2 shall apply to the total number of residential dwelling units that are constructed under a single contract, or are developed as a whole, whether or not located on a common site.

 

233.3.1.1 Residential Dwelling Units with Mobility Features. In facilities with residential dwelling units, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one unit, of the total number of residential dwelling units shall provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 and shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. Additionally, facilities that contain five or more residential dwelling units on each project site shall comply with 233.6 and 812.

 

233.3.1.2 Residential Dwelling Units with Communication Features. In facilities with residential dwelling units, at least 2 percent, but no fewer than one unit, of the total number of residential dwelling units shall provide communication features complying with 809.5.

 

233.3.2 Residential Dwelling Units for Sale. Residential dwelling units offered for sale shall provide accessible features to the extent required by regulations issued by Federal agencies under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

 

233.3.3 Additions. Where an addition to an existing building results in an increase in the number of residential dwelling units, the requirements of 233.3.1 shall apply only to the residential dwelling units that are added until the total number of residential dwelling units complies with the minimum number required by 233.3.1. Residential dwelling units required to comply with 233.3.1.1 shall be on an accessible route as required by 206.

 

233.3.4 Alterations. Alterations shall comply with 233.3.4.

 

EXCEPTION: Where compliance with 809.2, 809.3, or 809.4 is technically infeasible, or where it is technically infeasible to provide an accessible route to a residential dwelling unit, the entity shall be permitted to alter or construct a comparable residential dwelling unit to comply with 809.2 through 809.4 provided that the minimum number of residential dwelling units required by 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2, as applicable, is satisfied.

 

233.3.4.1 Alterations to Vacated Buildings. Where a building is vacated for the purposes of alteration, and the altered building contains more than 15 residential dwelling units, at least 5 percent of the residential dwelling units shall comply with 809.2 through 809.4 and shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. In addition, at least 2 percent of the residential dwelling units shall comply with 809.5.

 

233.3.4.2 Alterations to Individual Residential Dwelling Units. In individual residential dwelling units, where a bathroom or a kitchen is substantially altered, and at least one other room is altered, the requirements of 233.3.1 shall apply to the altered residential dwelling units until the total number of residential dwelling units complies with the minimum number required by 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2. Residential dwelling units required to comply with 233.3.1.1 shall be on an accessible route as required by 206.

 

EXCEPTION: Where facilities contain 15 or fewer residential dwelling units, the requirements of 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2 shall apply to the total number of residential dwelling units that are altered under a single contract, or are developed as a whole, whether or not located on a common site.

 

233.3.5 Dispersion. Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 and residential dwelling units required to provide communication features complying with 809.5 shall be dispersed among the various types of residential dwelling units in the facility and shall provide choices of residential dwelling units comparable to, and integrated with, those available to other residents.

 

EXCEPTION: Where multi-story residential dwelling units are one of the types of residential dwelling units provided, one-story residential dwelling units shall be permitted as a substitute for multi-residential dwelling units where equivalent spaces and amenities are provided in the one-story residential dwelling unit.

 

233.4 Social Service Center Establishments. Group homes, halfway houses, shelters, or similar social service center establishments that provide either temporary sleeping accommodations or residential dwelling units shall comply with 233 and 806. For the purposes of the application of this section, the terms "sleeping accommodation" and "dwelling unit" are intended to be used interchangeably with the term "guest room" as it is used in the requirements for transient lodging.

 

233.4.1 Rooms with More Than 25 Beds. In sleeping rooms with more than 25 beds covered by this part, a minimum of 5% of the beds shall have clear floor space complying with 806.2.3.

 

233.4.2 Facilities with More Than 50 Beds. Facilities with more than 50 beds that provide common use bathing facilities shall provide at least one roll-in shower with a seat that complies with 608. Transfer-type showers are not permitted in lieu of a roll-in shower with a seat, and the exceptions in 608.3 and 608.4 for residential dwelling units are not permitted. When separate shower facilities are provided for men and for women, at least one roll-in shower shall be provided for each sex.

 

233.5 Housing at a Place of Education. Housing at a place of education shall comply with the requirements for transient lodging guest rooms in sections 224 and 806, subject to the exceptions in 233.5.1 through 233.5.3. For the purposes of the application of this section, the term "sleeping room" is intended to be used interchangeably with the term "guest room" as it is used in the requirements for transient lodging.

 

233.5.1 Kitchens. Kitchens within housing units containing accessible sleeping rooms with mobility features (including suites and clustered sleeping rooms) or on floors containing accessible sleeping rooms with mobility features shall provide turning spaces that comply with 809.2.2 and kitchen work surfaces that comply with 804.3.

 

233.5.2 Multi-bedroom Units. Multi-bedroom housing units containing accessible sleeping rooms with mobility features shall have an accessible route throughout the unit in accordance with 809.2.

 

233.5.3 Leased Facilities. Apartments or townhouse facilities that are provided by or on behalf of a place of education, which are leased on a year-round basis exclusively to graduate students or faculty and do not contain any public use or common use areas available for educational programming, are not subject to the transient lodging standards and shall comply with the requirements for residential facilities 233 and 809.

 

233.6 Multi-story Housing. Multi-story housing (buildings of 4 or more stories containing 10 or more dwelling units, as defined in 106.5) shall comply with 233.6.

 

233.6.1 Common Use and Public Use Spaces. All common use and public use spaces on all floors (levels) shall be accessible in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Code. Entrance doors to all individual dwelling units shall comply with 404.

 

233.6.2 Site Improvements. All site improvements shall be accessible, including an accessible route from the public sidewalk, public transportation facilities and/or parking, if provided, to and through an accessible entrance.

 

233.6.3 Emergency Warning Systems. A permanent audible and visual emergency warning system complying with 702 shall be provided in all public use and common use areas. Permanent or portable audible and visual emergency warning systems shall be installed on an as-needed basis at the request of an occupant with a disability in a minimum of 20% of all units in the building, but not less than one of each type or class of unit provided.  If a permanent system is provided, the visual emergency warning system shall be arranged so the flashing light beam is visible in all rooms of the dwelling unit.

 

233.6.4 Required Adaptable Dwelling Units. The owner shall provide not less than 20% of the dwelling units as adaptable. Either the accessible or adaptable dwelling units shall be distributed throughout the building to provide a variety of sizes and locations.

 

233.6.5 Adaptable Dwelling Units

 

233.6.5.1 Design and Construction. Adaptable dwelling units shall be designed and constructed so they may, upon application by the occupant, be converted to accessible units, with a minimum of structural changes, to meet the needs of individuals with different types or degrees of disability, and to comply with 812. Costs of conversion for the individual with a disability shall be borne by the owner.

 

233.6.5.2 Accessible Route into and within Units. An accessible route complying with Chapter 4 shall be provided into and within all adaptable dwelling units to all rooms and spaces and shall provide maneuvering clearance at doors as required by 404.2.4.

 

233.6.5.3 Accessible Route to Specific Spaces. An accessible route conforming to Chapter 4 shall be provided into and within all private patios, terraces, balconies, carports and garages designated for use by adaptable dwelling units.

 

233.6.5.4 Bathrooms. Bathrooms in adaptable dwelling units shall comply with the space requirements of 812.3. Bathrooms shall be designed to allow, when converted to accessible units, for the installation of grab bars, water closets, toilet paper dispensers, mirrors, medicine cabinets, under-lavatory cabinets, in-tub or head-end bathtub seats, faucets, controls, pipe insulation, shower seats, and shower spray units without structural changes to the walls, floors or ceilings.

 

233.6.5.5 Kitchens and Laundry. Kitchen appliances and laundry facilities, if provided in adaptable dwelling units shall comply with 812.4 and 812.5.

 

233.6.5.6 Storage. At least 5%, but not less than one, of each type of personal storage included in the initial construction of adaptable dwelling units shall comply with 811.  Kitchen storage shall comply with 812.4.1.

 

233.6.5.7 Exemption. Dwelling units consisting of two stories are exempt from requirements for adaptability, as defined herein, if the required proportion of adaptable dwelling units required by 233.6 is met by other types of units distributed throughout the building; or, if accessibility to the second floor can be provided by the owner by the installation of a limited-use/limited-application elevator (LULA) complying with 408, a private residence elevator complying with 409 or a platform lift complying with 410 when appropriate and approved by administrative authorities.

 

233.7. Assisted Living Facilities. Dwelling units in assisted living facilities, not including facilities that are owned or financed by governmental entities, shall comply with the requirements for transient lodging guest rooms in sections 224 and 806. For the purposes of the application of this section, the term "dwelling unit" is intended to be used interchangeably with the term "guest room" as it is used in the requirements for transient lodging.

 

234 Amusement Rides

 

234.1 General. Amusement rides shall comply with 234.

 

EXCEPTION: Mobile or portable amusement rides shall not be required to comply with 234.

 

234.2 Load and Unload Areas. Load and unload areas serving amusement rides shall comply with 1002.3.

 

234.3 Minimum Number. Amusement rides shall provide at least one wheelchair space complying with 1002.4, or at least one amusement ride seat designed for transfer complying with 1002.5, or at least one transfer device complying with 1002.6.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Amusement rides that are controlled or operated by the rider shall not be required to comply with 234.3.

 

2.         Amusement rides designed primarily for children, where children are assisted on and off the ride by an adult, shall not be required to comply with 234.3.

 

3.         Amusement rides that do not provide amusement ride seats shall not be required to comply with 234.3.

 

234.4 Existing Amusement Rides. Where existing amusement rides are altered, the alteration shall comply with 234.4.

 

234.4.1 Load and Unload Areas. Where load and unload areas serving existing amusement rides are newly designed and constructed, the load and unload areas shall comply with 1002.3.

 

234.4.2 Minimum Number. Where the structural or operational characteristics of an amusement ride are altered to the extent that the amusement ride's performance differs from that specified by the manufacturer or the original design, the amusement ride shall comply with 234.3.

 

235 Recreational Boating Facilities

 

235.1 General. Recreational boating facilities shall comply with 235.

 

235.2 Boat Slips. Boat slips complying with 1003.3.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table 235.2. Where the number of boat slips is not identified, each 40 feet (12 m) of boat slip edge provided along the perimeter of the pier shall be counted as one boat slip for the purpose of this section.

 

 

235.2.1 Dispersion. Boat slips complying with 1003.3.1 shall be dispersed throughout the various types of boat slips provided. Where the minimum number of boat slips required to comply with 1003.3.1 has been met, no further dispersion shall be required.

 

235.3 Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps. Where boarding piers are provided at boat launch ramps, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of the boarding piers shall comply with 1003.3.2.

 

236 Exercise Machines and Equipment

 

236.1 General. At least one of each type of exercise machine and equipment shall comply with 1004.

 

237 Fishing Piers and Platforms

 

237.1 General. Fishing piers and platforms shall comply with 1005.

 

238 Golf Facilities

 

238.1 General. Golf facilities shall comply with 238.

 

238.2 Golf Courses. Golf courses shall comply with 238.2.

 

238.2.1 Teeing Grounds. Where one teeing ground is provided for a hole, the teeing ground shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing ground. Where two teeing grounds are provided for a hole, the forward teeing ground shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing ground. Where three or more teeing grounds are provided for a hole, at least two teeing grounds, including the forward teeing ground, shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit each teeing ground.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing golf courses, the forward teeing ground shall not be required to be one of the teeing grounds on a hole designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing ground where compliance is not feasible due to terrain.

 

238.2.2 Putting Greens. Putting greens shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the putting green.

 

238.2.3 Weather Shelters. Where provided, weather shelters shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the weather shelter and shall comply with 1006.4.

 

238.3 Practice Putting Greens, Practice Teeing Grounds, and Teeing Stations at Driving Ranges. At least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at driving ranges shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at driving ranges.

 

239 Miniature Golf Facilities

 

239.1 General. Miniature golf facilities shall comply with 239.

 

239.2 Minimum Number. At least 50 percent of holes on miniature golf courses shall comply with 1007.3.

 

239.3 Miniature Golf Course Configuration. Miniature golf courses shall be configured so that the holes complying with 1007.3 are consecutive. Miniature golf courses shall provide an accessible route from the last hole complying with 1007.3 to the course entrance or exit without requiring travel through any other holes on the course.

 

EXCEPTION: One break in the sequence of consecutive holes shall be permitted provided that the last hole on the miniature golf course is the last hole in the sequence.

 

240 Play Areas

 

240.1 General. Play areas for children ages 2 and over shall comply with 240. Where separate play areas are provided within a site for specific age groups, each play area shall comply with 240.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Play areas located in family child care facilities where the proprietor actually resides shall not be required to comply with 240.

 

2.         In existing play areas, where play components are relocated for the purposes of creating safe use zones and the ground surface is not altered or extended for more than one use zone, the play area shall not be required to comply with 240.

 

3.         Amusement attractions shall not be required to comply with 240.

 

4.         Where play components are altered and the ground surface is not altered, the ground surface shall not be required to comply with 1008.2.6 unless required by 202.4.

 

240.1.1 Additions. Where play areas are designed and constructed in phases, the requirements of 240 shall apply to each successive addition so that when the addition is completed, the entire play area complies with all the applicable requirements of 240.

 

240.2 Play Components. Where provided, play components shall comply with 240.2.

 

240.2.1 Ground Level Play Components. Ground level play components shall be provided in the number and types required by 240.2.1. Ground level play components that are provided to comply with 240.2.1.1 shall be permitted to satisfy the additional number required by 240.2.1.2 if the minimum required types of play components are satisfied. Where two or more required ground level play components are provided, they shall be dispersed throughout the play area and integrated with other play components.

 

240.2.1.1 Minimum Number and Types. Where ground level play components are provided, at least one of each type shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with 1008.4.

 

240.2.1.2 Additional Number and Types. Where elevated play components are provided, ground level play components shall be provided in accordance with Table 240.2.1.2 and shall comply with 1008.4.

 

EXCEPTION: If at least 50 percent of the elevated play components are connected by a ramp and at least 3 of the elevated play components connected by the ramp are different types of play components, the play area shall not be required to comply with 240.2.1.2.

 

 

240.2.2 Elevated Play Components. Where elevated play components are provided, at least 50 percent shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with 1008.4.

 

241 Saunas and Steam Rooms

 

241 General. Where provided, saunas and steam rooms shall comply with 612.

 

EXCEPTION: Where saunas or steam rooms are clustered at a single location, no more than 5 percent of the saunas and steam rooms, but no fewer than one, of each type in each cluster shall be required to comply with 612.

 

242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

 

242.1 General. Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas shall comply with 242.

 

242.2 Swimming Pools. At least two accessible means of entry shall be provided for swimming pools. Accessible means of entry shall be swimming pool lifts complying with 1009.2; sloped entries complying with 1009.3; transfer walls complying with 1009.4; transfer systems complying with 1009.5; and pool stairs complying with 1009.6. At least one accessible means of entry provided shall comply with 1009.2 or 1009.3.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Where a swimming pool has less than 300 linear feet (91 m) of swimming pool wall, no more than one accessible means of entry shall be required provided that the accessible means of entry is a swimming pool lift complying with 1009.2 or sloped entry complying with 1009.3.

 

2.         Wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user access is limited to one area shall not be required to provide more than one accessible means of entry provided that the accessible means of entry is a swimming pool lift complying with 1009.2, a sloped entry complying with 1009.3, or a transfer system complying with 1009.5.

 

3.         Catch pools shall not be required to provide an accessible means of entry provided that the catch pool edge is on an accessible route.

 

242.3 Wading Pools. At least one accessible means of entry shall be provided for wading pools. Accessible means of entry shall comply with sloped entries complying with 1009.3.

 

242.4 Spas. At least one accessible means of entry shall be provided for spas. Accessible means of entry shall comply with swimming pool lifts complying with1009.2; transfer walls complying with 1009.4; or transfer systems complying with 1009.5.

 

EXCEPTION: Where spas are provided in a cluster, no more than 5 percent, but no fewer than one, spa in each cluster shall be required to comply with 242.4.

 

243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

 

243.1 General. Where shooting facilities with firing positions are designed and constructed at a site, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of firing position shall comply with 1010.

 

244 Camping Facilities

 

244.1 General. Camping facilities, other than camping facilities on trails, shall comply with 244.

 

244.2 Camping Units with Mobility Features. Camping facilities shall provide camping units with mobility features complying with 244.2 in accordance with Table 244.2. Where a camping facility provides different types of camping units, Table 244.2 shall apply to each type of camping unit provided.

 

 

244.2.1 Alterations and Additions. Where camping units are altered or added, the requirements of 244.2 shall apply only to the camping units that are altered or added until the number of camping units with mobility features complies with the minimum number required in Table 244.2.

 

EXCEPTION: Where an entity is implementing a transition plan for program accessibility developed pursuant to regulations issued under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that designates specific camping units to provide mobility features complying with 244.2, the entity shall not be required to comply with 244.2 when altering individual elements within camping units that are not designated to provide mobility features complying with 244.2.

 

244.2.2 Dispersion. Camping units required to provide mobility features complying with 244.2 shall provide choices of camping units comparable to, and integrated with, those available to others.

 

244.2.3 Elements within Camping Units with Mobility Features. Elements within camping units required to provide mobility features shall comply with 244.2.3.

 

244.2.3.1 Outdoor Constructed Features. Where provided, at least one of each type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011. Where more than one of the same type of outdoor constructed feature is provided, at least two of the same type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011.

 

244.2.3.2 Parking Spaces. Where provided, parking spaces shall comply with 244.2.3.2.

 

244.2.3.2.1 Recreational Vehicles. Where parking spaces are provided for recreational vehicles, at least one parking space shall comply with 1012.2, 1012.4, and 1012.5. Where more than one parking space is provided for recreational vehicles, at least two parking spaces shall comply with 1012.2, 1012.4, and 1012.5.

 

244.2.3.2.2 Vehicles Other Than Recreational Vehicles. Where parking spaces are provided for vehicles other than recreational vehicles, at least one parking space shall comply with 1012.3, 1012.4, and 1012.5. Where more than one parking space is provided for a vehicle other than a recreational vehicle, at least two parking spaces shall comply with 1012.3, 1012.4, and 1012.5.

 

244.2.3.3 Tent Pads and Tent Platforms. Where provided, at least one tent pad and tent platform shall comply with 1013. Where more than one tent pad and tent platform is provided, at least two tent pads and tent platforms shall comply with 1013.

 

244.2.3.4 Camp Shelters. Where provided, at least one camp shelter shall comply with 1014. Where more than one camp shelter is provided, at least two camp shelters shall comply with 1014.

 

244.3 Outdoor Constructed Features in Common Use and Public Use Areas. Where provided in common use and public use areas that serve camping units with mobility features, at least 20 percent, but not less than one, of each type of outdoor constructed feature provided at each location shall comply with 1011.

 

244.4 Pull-up Spaces for Recreational Vehicles at Dump Stations. Where provided, pull-up spaces for recreational vehicles at dump stations shall comply with 1012.2, 1012.4, and 1012.5.

 

244.5 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes. Camping facilities shall provide outdoor recreation access routes complying with 1016 in accordance with 244.5.

 

244.5.1 Routes within Camping Units with Mobility Features. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within camping units with mobility features.

 

244.5.2 Routes to and within Common Use and Public Use Areas. Common use and public use areas serving camping units with mobility features shall provide outdoor recreation access routes in accordance with 244.5.2.

 

EXCEPTION: Outdoor recreation access routes shall not be required to connect camping units with mobility features and recreational vehicle dump stations where a pull-up space complying with 1012.2, 1012.4, and 1012.5 is provided at the dump station for recreational vehicles.

 

244.5.2.1 Routes to Common Use and Public Use Areas. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect each camping unit with mobility features with common use and public use areas serving the unit.

 

244.5.2.2 Routes within Common Use and Public Use Areas. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within common use and public use areas serving camping units with mobility features.

 

244.5.3 Routes to Adjacent Recreation Facilities. Where a circulation path connects camping facilities and adjacent recreation facilities, at least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect camping units with mobility features to an accessible route serving the adjacent recreation facilities.

 

244.5.4 Location. Outdoor recreation access routes required by 244.5.2 and 244.5.3 shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general circulation paths.

 

245 Picnic Facilities

 

245.1 General. Picnic facilities, other than picnic facilities on trails, shall comply with 245.

 

245.2 Picnic Units with Mobility Features. Picnic facilities shall provide picnic units with mobility features in accordance with 245.2.

 

245.2.1 Picnic Facilities with Two or Fewer Picnic Units. Where picnic facilities contain two or fewer picnic units, each picnic unit shall provide mobility features complying with 245.2.

 

245.2.2 Picnic Facilities with More Than Two Picnic Units. Where picnic facilities contain more than two picnic units, at least 20 percent, but not less than two, of the picnic units shall provide mobility features complying with 245.2.

 

245.2.3 Alterations and Additions. Where picnic units are altered or added, the requirements of 245.2 shall apply only to the picnic units that are altered or added until the number of picnic units with mobility features complies with the minimum number required in 245.2.1 or 245.2.2.

 

EXCEPTION: Where an entity is implementing a transition plan for program accessibility developed pursuant to regulations issued under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that designates specific picnic units to provide mobility features complying with 245.2, the entity shall not be required to comply with 245.2 when altering individual elements within picnic units that are not designated to provide mobility features complying with 245.2.

 

245.2.4 Dispersion. Picnic units required to provide mobility features complying with 245.2 shall provide choices of picnic units comparable to, and integrated with, those available to others.

 

245.2.5 Elements within Picnic Units with Mobility Features. Elements within picnic units required to provide mobility features shall comply with 245.2.5.

 

245.2.5.1 Outdoor Constructed Features. Where provided, at least one of each type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011. Where more than one of the same type of outdoor constructed feature is provided, at least two of the same type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011.

 

245.2.5.2 Parking Spaces. Where provided, at least one parking space shall comply with 1012.3, 1012.4, and 1012.5. Where more than one parking space is provided, at least two parking spaces shall comply with 1012.3, 1012.4, and 1012.5.

 

245.3 Outdoor Constructed Features in Common Use and Public Use Areas. Where provided in common use and public use areas that serve picnic units with mobility features, at least 20 percent, but not less than one, of each type of outdoor constructed feature provided at each location shall comply with 1011.

 

245.4 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes. Picnic facilities shall provide outdoor recreation access routes complying with 1016 in accordance with 245.4.

 

245.4.1 Routes within Picnic Units with Mobility Features. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within picnic units with mobility features.

 

245.4.2 Routes to and within Common Use and Public Use Areas. Common use and public use areas serving picnic units with mobility features shall provide outdoor recreation access routes in accordance with 245.4.2.

 

245.4.2.1 Routes to Common Use and Public Use Areas. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect each picnic unit with mobility features with common use and public use areas serving that unit.

 

245.4.2.2 Routes within Common Use and Public Use Areas. At least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within common use and public use areas serving picnic units with mobility features.

 

245.4.3 Routes to Adjacent Recreation Facilities. Where a circulation path connects picnic facilities and adjacent recreation facilities, at least one outdoor recreation access route shall connect picnic units with mobility features to an accessible route serving the adjacent recreation facilities.

 

245.4.4 Location. Outdoor recreation access routes required by 245.4.2 and 245.4.3 shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general circulation paths.

 

246 Viewing Areas

 

246.1 General. Viewing areas, other than viewing areas on trails, shall comply with 246.1.

 

246.2 Distinct Viewing Locations. Each distinct viewing location within a viewing area shall comply with 1015.

 

246.3 Outdoor Constructed Features. Where provided within viewing areas, at least 20 percent, but not less than one, of each type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011.

 

246.4 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes. At least one outdoor recreation access route complying with 1016 shall connect accessible parking spaces or other arrival points serving the a viewing area with accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within the a viewing area.

 

247 Trails

                                                                        

247.1 General. Where a trail is designed for use by hikers or pedestrians and directly connects to a trailhead or another trail that substantially meets the requirements in 1017, the trail shall comply with 1017.

 

247.2 Existing Trails. Where the original design, function, or purpose of an existing trail is changed and the altered portion of the trail directly connects to a trailhead or another trail that substantially meets the requirements in 1017, the altered portion of the trail shall comply with 1017.

 

247.3 Trailheads. Trailheads shall comply with 247.3.

 

247.3.1 Outdoor Constructed Features. Where provided within trailheads, at least 20 percent, but not less than one, of each type of outdoor constructed feature shall comply with 1011.

 

247.3.2 Outdoor Recreation Access Routes. At least one outdoor recreation access route complying with 1016 shall connect the following:

1. Accessible parking spaces or other arrival points serving the trailhead; 
2. Starting point of the trail; and 
3. Accessible elements, spaces, and facilities provided within the trailhead.

 

247.4 Trail Facilities. Where provided on trails, facilities shall comply with 247.4.

 

247.4.1 Camping Facilities. Camping facilities provided on trails shall comply with 244.2 and 244.3.

 

247.4.2 Picnic Facilities. Picnic facilities provided on trails shall comply with 245.2 and 245.3.

 

247.4.3 Viewing Areas. Viewing areas provided on trails shall comply with 246.2 and 246.3.

 

247.4.4 Routes. Routes that connect trails complying with 1017 to camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, pit toilets, and accessible elements provided within the facilities shall comply with 1017.

 

247.5 Outdoor Constructed Features. Where outdoor constructed features are provided on trails, other than within facilities specified in 247.4, at least 20 percent, but not less than one, of each type of outdoor constructed feature at each location shall comply with 1011.

 

248 Beach Access Routes

 

248.1 General. Beach access routes complying with 1018 shall be provided in accordance with 248.1. Beach access routes shall be permanent or removable.

 

EXCEPTION: Beach access routes shall not be required where pedestrian access to the beach is not permitted.

 

248.1.1 Facilities Serving Beaches. Beach access routes shall be provided in a number complying with 248.2 where the entity that administers or manages a beach constructs or alters any of the following facilities to serve the beach:

 

1.         Circulation paths;

2.         Parking facilities;

3.         Toilet facilities; or 

4.         Bathing facilities.

 

EXCEPTION: The entity shall not be required to expend more than 20 percent of the costs of constructing or altering the facilities to provide beach access routes.

 

248.1.2 Beach Nourishment. Beach access routes shall be provided in a number complying with 248.2 where the entity that administers or manages a beach undertakes a beach nourishment project.

 

EXCEPTION: The entity shall not be required to expend more than 20 percent of the costs of a beach nourishment project to provide beach access routes.

 

248.2 Minimum Number. Where beach access routes are required by 248.1, at least one beach access route shall be provided for each 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of beach shoreline administered or managed by the entity.

 

EXCEPTION: The number of beach access routes shall not be required to exceed the number of pedestrian access points provided by the entity to a beach.

 

248.3 Location. Beach access routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as pedestrian access points to the beach.

 

249 Benches

 

249.1 General. Benches shall comply with 249.

 

249.2 Outdoor Locations. Benches that are provided at recreation facilities shall comply with 244 through 247 as set forth therein. Benches provided at outdoor locations shall comply with 249.2.1.

 

249.2.1 Minimum Number. Where provided, at least one bench at each outdoor location shall comply with 1011. Where more than one bench is provided and serves the same outdoor space, feature or location, at least 20 percent of the benches shall comply with 1011.

 

249.3 Indoor Locations. Benches provided in courtrooms and judicial facilities shall comply with 206.2.4, 206.7.4 and 808.4 as set forth therein. Benches provided in dressing, fitting and locker rooms shall comply with 803.4. Benches provided in Housing cells and holding cells shall comply with 807.2.2. Benches provided in indoor public use and indoor common use areas shall comply with 249.3.1.

 

249.3.1 Minimum Number. Where provided, at least one bench at each indoor location shall comply with 903. Where more than one bench is provided and serves the same indoor space, feature or location, at least 20 percent of the benches shall comply with 903.

 

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS

 

301 General

 

301.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 3 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document.

 

302 Floor or Ground Surfaces

 

302.1 General. Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Within animal containment areas, floor and ground surfaces shall not be required to be stable, firm, and slip resistant.

 

2.         Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 302.

 

302.2 Carpet. Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.

 

NOTE: Where a mat is used on a temporary or seasonal basis, the mat shall be securely attached or have a backing designed to be non-slip.

 

 

302.3 Openings. Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

 

 

303 Changes in Level

 

303.1 General. Where changes in level are permitted in floor or ground surfaces, they shall comply with 303.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1. Animal containment areas shall not be required to comply with 303.

 

2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 303.

 

303.2 Vertical. Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

 

 

303.3 Beveled. Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

 

 

303.4 Ramps. Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped, and shall comply with 405 or 406.

 

304 Turning Space

 

304.1 General. Turning space shall comply with 304.

 

304.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces. Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

 

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

 

304.3 Size. Turning space shall comply with 304.3.1 or 304.3.2.

 

304.3.1 Circular Space. The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

 

304.3.2 T-Shaped Space. The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

 

 

304.4 Door Swing. Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.

 

305 Clear Floor or Ground Space

 

305.1 General. Clear floor or ground space shall comply with 305.

 

305.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces. Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

 

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

 

305.3 Size. The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum.

 

 

305.4 Knee and Toe Clearance. Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

 

305.5 Position. Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element.

 

 

305.6 Approach. One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space shall adjoin an accessible route or adjoin another clear floor or ground space.

 

305.7 Maneuvering Clearance. Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1 and 305.7.2.

 

305.7.1 Forward Approach. Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).

 

 

305.7.2 Parallel Approach. Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).

 

 

306 Knee and Toe Clearance

 

306.1 General. Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with 306. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an element but shall not be considered as part of the clear floor or ground space or turning space.

 

306.2 Toe Clearance.

 

306.2.1 General. Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply with 306.2.

 

306.2.2 Maximum Depth. Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element.

 

306.2.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space, the toe clearance shall extend 17 inches (430 mm) minimum under the element.

 

306.2.4 Additional Clearance. Space extending greater than 6 inches (150 mm) beyond the available knee clearance at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not be considered toe clearance.

 

306.2.5 Width. Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
 

 

306.3 Knee Clearance.

 

306.3.1 General. Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with 306.3.

 

306.3.2 Maximum Depth. Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground.

 

306.3.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.

 

306.3.4 Clearance Reduction. Between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.

 

306.3.5 Width. Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
 

 

307 Protruding Objects

 

307.1 General. Protruding objects shall comply with 307.

 

307.2 Protrusion Limits. Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.

 

EXCEPTION: Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 4 1/2 inches (115 mm) maximum.

 

 

307.3 Post-Mounted Objects. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

 

EXCEPTION: The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to comply with 307.3.

 

307.4 Vertical Clearance. Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

 

EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
 

 

307.5 Required Clear Width. Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes.

 

308 Reach Ranges

 

308.1 General. Reach ranges shall comply with 308.

 

308.2 Forward Reach.

 

308.2.1 Unobstructed. Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

 

308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
 

 

308.3 Side Reach.

 

308.3.1 Unobstructed. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         An obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.

 

2.         Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.

 

 

308.3.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor.

 

2.         Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.

 

 

309 Operable Parts

 

309.1 General. Operable parts shall comply with 309.

 

309.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.

 

309.3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308.

 

309.4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

 

EXCEPTION: Gas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

 

401 General

 

401.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document.

 

402 Accessible Routes

 

402.1 General. Accessible routes shall comply with 402.

 

402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20, doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared sides, elevators, and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 4.

 

403 Walking Surfaces

 

403.1 General. Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.

 

403.2 Floor or Ground Surface. Floor or ground surfaces shall comply with 302.

 

403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

 

403.4 Changes in Level. Changes in level shall comply with 303.

 

403.5 Clearances. Walking surfaces shall provide clearances complying with 403.5.

 

EXCEPTION: Within employee work areas, clearances on common use circulation paths shall be permitted to be decreased by work area equipment provided that the decrease is essential to the function of the work being performed.

 

403.5.1 Clear Width. Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

 

EXCEPTION: The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.

 

 

403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn. Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an element which is less than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide, clear width shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum approaching the turn, 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum at the turn and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum leaving the turn.

 

EXCEPTION: Where the clear width at the turn is 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum compliance with 403.5.2 shall not be required.

 

 

403.5.3 Passing Spaces. An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches (1525 mm) shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet (61 m) maximum. Passing spaces shall be either: a space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum; or, an intersection of two walking surfaces providing a T-shaped space complying with 304.3.2 where the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum beyond the intersection.

 

403.5.4 Aisle Width in Libraries. The clear width of aisles between stacks in libraries shall be 42 inches minimum (1065 mm).

 

EXCEPTION. In existing buildings and alterations, the minimum width shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

 

403.6 Handrails. Where handrails are provided along walking surfaces with running slopes not steeper than 1:20 they shall comply with 505.

 

404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates

 

404.1 General. Doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route shall comply with 404.

 

EXCEPTION: Doors, doorways, and gates designed to be operated only by security personnel shall not be required to comply with 404.2.7, 404.2.8, 404.2.9, 404.3.2 and 404.3.4 through 404.3.7.

 

404.2 Manual Doors, Doorways, and Manual Gates. Manual doors and doorways and manual gates intended for user passage shall comply with 404.2.

 

404.2.1 Revolving Doors, Gates, and Turnstiles. Revolving doors, revolving gates, and turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route.

 

404.2.2 Double-Leaf Doors and Gates. At least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall comply with 404.2.3 and 404.2.4.

 

404.2.3 Clear Width. Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches (100 mm).

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         In alterations, a projection of 5/8 inch (16 mm) maximum into the required clear width shall be permitted for the latch side stop.

 

2.         Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

 

 

404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with 404.2.4. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance.

 

EXCEPTION: Entry doors to hospital patient rooms shall not be required to provide the clearance beyond the latch side of the door.

 

404.2.4.1 Swinging Doors and Gates. Swinging doors and gates shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 404.2.4.1.

 

 

404.2.4.2 Doorways without Doors or Gates, Sliding Doors, and Folding Doors. Doorways less than 36 inches (915 mm) wide without doors or gates, sliding doors, or folding doors shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 404.2.4.2.

 

 

404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches (455 mm) of the latch side of a doorway projects more than 8 inches (205 mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate.

 

 

404.2.4.4 Floor or Ground Surface. Floor or ground surface within required maneuvering clearances shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

 

2.         Changes in level at thresholds complying with 404.2.5 shall be permitted.

 

404.2.5 Thresholds. Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 302 and 303.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing or altered thresholds 3/4 inch (19 mm) high maximum that have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1:2 shall not be required to comply with 404.2.5.

 

404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series. The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series and gates in series shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum plus the width of doors or gates swinging into the space.
 

 

404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Existing locks shall be permitted in any location at existing glazed doors without stiles, existing overhead rolling doors or grilles, and similar existing doors or grilles that are designed with locks that are activated only at the top or bottom rail.

 

2.         Access gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on self-latching devices at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground provided the self-latching devices are not also self-locking devices and operated by means of a key, electronic opener, or integral combination lock.

 

404.2.8 Closing Speed. Door and gate closing speed shall comply with 404.2.8.

 

404.2.8.1 Door Closers and Gate Closers. Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.

 

404.2.8.2 Spring Hinges. Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

 

404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force. Fire doors shall have a minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling opens a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows:

 

1.         Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

 

2.         Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

 

3.         Exterior hinged doors and gates: 8.5 pounds (37.8N)

 

These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.

 

404.2.10 Door and Gate Surfaces. Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Sliding doors shall not be required to comply with 404.2.10.

 

2.         Tempered glass doors without stiles and having a bottom rail or shoe with the top leading edge tapered at 60 degrees minimum from the horizontal shall not be required to meet the 10 inch (255 mm) bottom smooth surface height requirement.

 

3.         Doors and gates that do not extend to within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish floor or ground shall not be required to comply with 404.2.10.

 

4.         Existing doors and gates without smooth surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish floor or ground shall not be required to provide smooth surfaces complying with 404.2.10 provided that if added kick plates are installed, cavities created by such kick plates are capped

 

404.2.11 Vision Lights. Doors, gates, and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing one or more glazing panels that permit viewing through the panels shall have the bottom of at least one glazed panel located 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum above the finish floor.

 

EXCEPTION: Vision lights with the lowest part more than 66 inches (1675 mm) from the finish floor or ground shall not be required to comply with 404.2.11.

 

404.3 Automatic and Power-Assisted Doors and Gates. Automatic doors and automatic gates shall comply with 404.3. Full-powered automatic doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). Low-energy and power-assisted doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (2002 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1).

 

404.3.1 Clear Width. Doorways shall provide a clear opening of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum in power-on and power-off mode. The minimum clear width for automatic door systems in a doorway shall be based on the clear opening provided by all leaves in the open position.

 

404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearance. Clearances at power-assisted doors and gates shall comply with 404.2.4. Clearances at automatic doors and gates without standby power and serving an accessible means of egress shall comply with 404.2.4.

 

EXCEPTION: Where automatic doors and gates remain open in the power-off condition, compliance with 404.2.4 shall not be required.

 

404.3.3 Thresholds. Thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 404.2.5.

 

404.3.4 Doors in Series and Gates in Series. Doors in series and gates in series shall comply with 404.2.6.

 

404.3.5 Controls. Manually operated controls shall comply with 309. The clear floor space adjacent to the control shall be located beyond the arc of the door swing.

 

404.3.6 Break Out Opening. Where doors and gates without standby power are a part of a means of egress, the clear break out opening at swinging or sliding doors and gates shall be 32 inches (815 mm) minimum when operated in emergency mode.

 

EXCEPTION: Where manual swinging doors and gates comply with 404.2 and serve the same means of egress compliance with 404.3.6 shall not be required.

 

404.3.7 Revolving Doors, Revolving Gates, and Turnstiles. Revolving doors, revolving gates, and turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route.

 

405 Ramps

 

405.1 General. Ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 405.

 

EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, aisle ramp adjacent to seating and not serving elements required to be on an accessible route shall not be required to comply with 405.

 

405.2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations.

 

 

405.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.

 

405.4 Floor or Ground Surfaces. Floor or ground surfaces of ramp runs shall comply with 302. Changes in level other than the running slope and cross slope are not permitted on ramp runs.

 

405.5 Clear Width. The clear width of a ramp run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

 

EXCEPTION: Within employee work areas, the required clear width of ramps that are a part of common use circulation paths shall be permitted to be decreased by work area equipment provided that the decrease is essential to the function of the work being performed.

 

405.6 Rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (760 mm) maximum.

 

405.7 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run. Landings shall comply with 405.7.

 

 

405.7.1 Slope. Landings shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

 

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

 

405.7.2 Width. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the widest ramp run leading to the landing.

 

405.7.3 Length. The landing clear length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum.

 

405.7.4 Change in Direction. Ramps that change direction between runs at landings shall have a clear landing 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

 

405.7.5 Doorways. Where doorways are located adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances required by 404.2.4 and 404.3.2 shall be permitted to overlap the required landing area.

 

405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying with 505.

 

EXCEPTION: Within employee work areas, handrails shall not be required where ramps that are part of common use circulation paths are designed to permit the installation of handrails complying with 505. Ramps not subject to the exception to 405.5 shall be designed to maintain a 36 inch (915 mm) minimum clear width when handrails are installed.

 

405.9 Edge Protection. Edge protection complying with 405.9.1 or 405.9.2 shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Edge protection shall not be required on ramps that are not required to have handrails and have sides complying with 406.3.

 

2.         Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings serving an adjoining ramp run or stairway.

 

3.         Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings having a vertical drop-off of 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum within 10 inches (255 mm) horizontally of the minimum landing area specified in 405.7.

 

405.9.1 Extended Floor or Ground Surface. The floor or ground surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of a handrail complying with 505.

 

 

405.9.2 Curb or Barrier. A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch (100 mm) diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches (100 mm) of the finish floor or ground surface.

 

 

405.10 Wet Conditions. Landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water.

 

406 Curb Ramps

 

406.1 General. Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 406, 405.2 through 405.5, and 405.10.

 

406.2 Counter Slope. Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters, and streets shall be at the same level.
 

 

406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps. Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.

 

 

406.4 Landings. Landings complying with 405.7.1 shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing.

 

EXCEPTION: In alterations, where there is no landing at the top of curb ramps, curb ramp flares shall be provided and shall not be steeper than 1:12.

 

 

406.5 Location. Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.

 

406.6 Diagonal Curb Ramps. Diagonal or corner type curb ramps with returned curbs or other well-defined edges shall have the edges parallel to the direction of pedestrian flow. The bottom of diagonal curb ramps shall have a clear space 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum outside active traffic lanes of the roadway. Diagonal curb ramps provided at marked crossings shall provide the 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum clear space within the markings. Diagonal curb ramps with flared sides shall have a segment of curb 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum located on each side of the curb ramp and within the marked crossing.
 

 

406.7 Islands. Raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides. Each curb ramp shall have a level area, with a slope of 1:48 maximum in all directions, that is 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum by 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum at the top of the curb ramp in the part of the island intersected by the crossings. Each 48 inch (1220 mm) minimum by 36 inch (915 mm) minimum area shall be oriented so that the 48 inch (1220 mm) minimum length is in the direction of the running slope of the curb ramp it serves. The 48 inch (1220 mm) minimum by 36 inch (915 mm) minimum areas and the accessible route shall be permitted to overlap.
 

 

407 Elevators

 

407.1 General. Elevators shall comply with 407 and with ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). They shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1. Elevator operation shall be automatic.

 

407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. Elevator landings shall comply with 407.2.

 

407.2.1 Call Controls. Where elevator call buttons or keypads are provided, they shall comply with 407.2.1 and 309.4. Call buttons shall be raised or flush.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing elevators shall be permitted to have recessed call buttons.

 

407.2.1.1 Height. Call buttons and keypads shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing call buttons and existing keypads shall be permitted to be located at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish floor, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.

 

407.2.1.2 Size. Call buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum in the smallest dimension.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing elevator call buttons shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.2.

 

407.2.1.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided at call controls.

 

407.2.1.4 Location. The call button that designates the up direction shall be located above the call button that designates the down direction.

 

EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.4.

 

407.2.1.5 Signals. Call buttons shall have visible signals to indicate when each call is registered and when each call is answered.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.5 provided that visible and audible signals complying with 407.2.2 indicating which elevator car to enter are provided.

 

2.         Existing elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.1.5.

 

407.2.1.6 Keypads. Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and shall comply with 407.4.7.2.

 

407.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with 407.2.2.

 

407.2.2.1 Visible and Audible Signals. A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call and the car's direction of travel. Where in-car signals are provided, they shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call buttons.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Visible and audible signals shall not be required at each destination-oriented elevator where a visible and audible signal complying with 407.2.2 is provided indicating the elevator car designation information.

 

2.         In existing elevators, a signal indicating the direction of car travel shall not be required.

 

407.2.2.2 Visible Signals. Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. The visible signal elements shall be 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) minimum measured along the vertical centerline of the element. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call button.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Destination-oriented elevators shall be permitted to have signals visible from the floor area adjacent to the hoistway entrance.

 

2.         Existing elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.2.2.

 

 

407.2.2.3 Audible Signals. Audible signals shall sound once for the up direction and twice for the down direction, or shall have verbal annunciators that indicate the direction of elevator car travel. Audible signals shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum and 3000 Hz maximum. The audible signal and verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the hall call button.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.2.2.3 provided that the audible tone and verbal announcement is the same as those given at the call button or call button keypad.

 

2.         Existing elevators shall not be required to comply with the requirements for frequency and dB range of audible signals.

 

407.2.2.4 Differentiation. Each destination-oriented elevator in a bank of elevators shall have audible and visible means for differentiation.

 

407.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with 407.2.3.

 

407.2.3.1 Floor Designation. Floor designations complying with 703.2 and 703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. Floor designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum. A tactile star shall be provided on both jambs at the main entry level.
 

 

407.2.3.2 Car Designations. Destination-oriented elevators shall provide tactile car identification complying with 703.2 on both jambs of the hoistway immediately below the floor designation. Car designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum.
 

 

407.3 Elevator Door Requirements. Hoistway and car doors shall comply with 407.3.

 

407.3.1 Type. Elevator doors shall be the horizontal sliding type. Car gates shall be prohibited.

 

407.3.2 Operation. Elevator hoistway and car doors shall open and close automatically.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing manually operated hoistway swing doors shall be permitted provided that they comply with 404.2.3 and 404.2.9. Car door closing shall not be initiated until the hoistway door is closed.

 

407.3.3 Reopening Device. Elevator doors shall be provided with a reopening device complying with 407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes obstructed by an object or person.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing elevators with manually operated doors shall not be required to comply with 407.3.3.

 

407.3.3.1 Height. The device shall be activated by sensing an obstruction passing through the opening at 5 inches (125 mm) nominal and 29 inches (735 mm) nominal above the finish floor.

 

407.3.3.2 Contact. The device shall not require physical contact to be activated, although contact is permitted to occur before the door reverses.

 

407.3.3.3 Duration. Door reopening devices shall remain effective for 20 seconds minimum.

 

407.3.4 Door and Signal Timing. The minimum acceptable time from notification that a car is answering a call or notification of the car assigned at the means for the entry of destination information until the doors of that car start to close shall be calculated from the following equation:

 

T = D/(1.5 ft/s) or T = D/(455 mm/s) = 5 seconds minimum where T equals the total time in seconds and D equals the distance (in feet or millimeters) from the point in the lobby or corridor 60 inches (1525 mm) directly in front of the farthest call button controlling that car to the centerline of its hoistway door.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         For cars with in-car lanterns, T shall be permitted to begin when the signal is visible from the point 60 inches (1525 mm) directly in front of the farthest hall call button and the audible signal is sounded.

 

2.         Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.3.4.

 

407.3.5 Door Delay. Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for 3 seconds minimum.

 

407.3.6 Width. The width of elevator doors shall comply with Table 407.4.1.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, a power-operated car door complying with 404.2.3 shall be permitted.

 

407.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall comply with 407.4.

 

407.4.1 Car Dimensions. Inside dimensions of elevator cars and clear width of elevator doors shall comply with Table 407.4.1.

 

EXCEPTION: Existing elevator car configurations that provide a clear floor area of 16 square feet (1.5 m²) minimum and also provide an inside clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum and a clear width 36 inches (915 mm) minimum shall be permitted.

 

 

 

 

 

407.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with 302 and 303.

 

407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall be 1 1/4 inch (32 mm) maximum.

 

407.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall be equipped with a self-leveling feature that will automatically bring and maintain the car at floor landings within a tolerance of 1/2 inch (13 mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions.

 

407.4.5 Illumination. The level of illumination at the car controls, platform, car threshold and car landing sill shall be 5 foot candles (54 lux) minimum.

 

407.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Where provided, elevator car controls shall comply with 407.4.6 and 309.4.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with 407.4.6 is provided, existing car operating panels shall not be required to comply with 407.4.6.

 

407.4.6.1 Location. Controls shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in 308.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Where the elevator panel serves more than 16 openings and a parallel approach is provided, buttons with floor designations shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish floor.

 

2.         In existing elevators, car control buttons with floor designations shall be permitted to be located 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish floor where a parallel approach is provided.

 

407.4.6.2 Buttons. Car control buttons with floor designations shall comply with 407.4.6.2 and shall be raised or flush.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, buttons shall be permitted to be recessed.

 

407.4.6.2.1 Size. Buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimension.

 

407.4.6.2.2 Arrangement. Buttons shall be arranged with numbers in ascending order. When two or more columns of buttons are provided they shall read from left to right.

 

407.4.6.3 Keypads. Car control keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and shall comply with 407.4.7.2.

 

407.4.6.4 Emergency Controls. Emergency controls shall comply with 407.4.6.4.

 

407.4.6.4.1 Height. Emergency control buttons shall have their centerlines 35 inches (890 mm) minimum above the finish floor.

 

407.4.6.4.2 Location. Emergency controls, including the emergency alarm, shall be grouped at the bottom of the panel.

 

407.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls. Designations and indicators of car controls shall comply with 407.4.7.

 

EXCEPTION: In existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with 407.4.7 is provided, existing car operating panels shall not be required to comply with 407.4.7.

 

407.4.7.1 Buttons. Car control buttons shall comply with 407.4.7.1.

 

407.4.7.1.1 Type. Control buttons shall be identified by tactile characters complying with 703.2.

 

407.4.7.1.2 Location. Raised character and braille designations shall be placed immediately to the left of the control button to which the designations apply.

 

EXCEPTION: Where space on an existing car operating panel precludes tactile markings to the left of the controls, markings shall be placed as near to the control as possible.

 

407.4.7.1.3 Symbols. The control button for the emergency stop, alarm, door open, door close, main entry floor, and phone, shall be identified with tactile symbols as shown in Table 407.4.7.1.3.

 

 

407.4.7.1.4 Visible Indicators. Buttons with floor designations shall be provided with visible indicators to show that a call has been registered. The visible indication shall extinguish when the car arrives at the designated floor.

 

407.4.7.2 Keypads. Keypads shall be identified by characters complying with 703.5 and shall be centered on the corresponding keypad button. The number five key shall have a single raised dot. The dot shall be 0.118 inch (3 mm) to 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) base diameter and in other aspects comply with Table 703.3.1.

 

407.4.8 Car Position Indicators. Audible and visible car position indicators shall be provided in elevator cars.

 

407.4.8.1 Visible Indicators. Visible indicators shall comply with 407.4.8.1.

 

407.4.8.1.1 Size. Characters shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high minimum.

 

407.4.8.1.2 Location. Indicators shall be located above the car control panel or above the door.

 

407.4.8.1.3 Floor Arrival. As the car passes a floor and when a car stops at a floor served by the elevator, the corresponding character shall illuminate.

 

EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with 407.4.8.1.3 provided that the visible indicators extinguish when the call has been answered.

 

407.4.8.1.4 Destination Indicator. In destination-oriented elevators, a display shall be provided in the car with visible indicators to show car destinations.

 

407.4.8.2 Audible Indicators. Audible indicators shall comply with 407.4.8.2.

 

407.4.8.2.1 Signal Type. The signal shall be an automatic verbal annunciator which announces the floor at which the car is about to stop.

 

EXCEPTION: For elevators other than destination-oriented elevators that have a rated speed of 200 feet per minute (1 m/s) or less, a non-verbal audible signal with a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum which sounds as the car passes or is about to stop at a floor served by the elevator shall be permitted.

 

407.4.8.2.2 Signal Level. The verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the annunciator.

 

407.4.8.2.3 Frequency. The verbal annunciator shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum to 3000 Hz maximum.

 

407.4.9 Emergency Communication. Emergency two-way communication systems shall comply with 308. Tactile symbols and characters shall be provided adjacent to the device and shall comply with 703.2.

 

408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators

 

408.1 General. Limited-use/limited-application elevators shall comply with 408 and with ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). They shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1. Elevator operation shall be automatic.

 

408.2 Elevator Landings. Landings serving limited-use/limited-application elevators shall comply with 408.2.

 

408.2.1 Call Buttons. Elevator call buttons and keypads shall comply with 407.2.1.

 

408.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals shall comply with 407.2.2.

 

408.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with 407.2.3.1.

 

408.3 Elevator Doors. Elevator hoistway doors shall comply with 408.3.

 

408.3.1 Sliding Doors. Sliding hoistway and car doors shall comply with 407.3.1 through 407.3.3 and 408.4.1.

 

408.3.2 Swinging Doors. Swinging hoistway doors shall open and close automatically and shall comply with 404, 407.3.2 and 408.3.2.

 

408.3.2.1 Power Operation. Swinging doors shall be power-operated and shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (2002 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1).

 

408.3.2.2 Duration. Power-operated swinging doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum when activated.

 

408.4 Elevator Cars. Elevator cars shall comply with 408.4.

 

408.4.1 Car Dimensions and Doors. Elevator cars shall provide a clear width 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum and a clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum. Car doors shall be positioned at the narrow ends of cars and shall provide 32 inches (815 mm) minimum clear width.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

 

1.         Cars that provide a clear width 51 inches (1295 mm) minimum shall be permitted to provide a clear depth 51 inches (1295 mm) minimum provided that car doors provide a clear opening 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.

 

2.         Existing elevator cars shall be permitted to provide a clear width 36 inches (915 mm) minimum, clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum, and a net clear platform area 15 square feet (1.4 m²) minimum.

 

 

408.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with 302 and 303.

 

408.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The platform to hoistway clearance shall comply with 407.4.3.

 

408.4.4 Leveling. Elevator car leveling shall comply with 407.4.4.

 

408.4.5 Illumination. Elevator car illumination shall comply with 407.4.5.

 

408.4.6 Car Controls. Elevator car controls shall comply with 407.4.6. Control panels shall be centered on a side wall.

 

408.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls. Designations and indicators of car controls shall comply with 407.4.7.

 

408.4.8 Emergency Communications. Car emergency signaling devices complying with 407.4.9 shall be provided.

 

409 Private Residence Elevators

 

409.1 General. Private residence elevators that are provided within a residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall comply with 409 and with ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). They shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1. Elevator operation shall be automatic.

 

409.2 Call Buttons. Call buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum in the smallest dimension and shall comply with 309.

 

409.3 Elevator Doors. Hoistway doors, car doors, and car gates shall comply with 409.3 and 404.

 

EXCEPTION: Doors shall not be required to comply with the maneuvering clearance requirements in 404.2.4.1 for approaches to the push side of swinging doors.

 

409.3.1 Power Operation. Elevator car and hoistway doors and gates shall be power operated and shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (2002 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). Power operated doors and gates shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum when activated.

 

EXCEPTION: In elevator cars with more than one opening, hoistway doors and gates shall be permitted to be of the manual-open, self-close type.

 

409.3.2 Location. Elevator car doors or gates shall be positioned at the narrow end of the clear floor spaces required by 409.4.1.

 

409.4 Elevator Cars. Private residence elevator cars shall comply with 409.4.

 

409.4.1 Inside Dimensions of Elevator Cars. Elevator cars shall provide a clear floor space of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum and shall comply with 305.

 

409.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with 302 and 303.

 

409.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The clearance between the car platform and the edge of any landing sill shall be 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) maximum.

 

409.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall automatically stop at a floor landing within a tolerance of 1/2 inch (13 mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions.

 

409.4.5 Illumination Levels. Elevator car illumination shall comply with 407.4.5.

 

409.4.6 Car Controls. Elevator car control buttons shall comply with 409.4.6, 309.3, 309.4, and shall be raised or flush.

 

409.4.6.1 Size. Control buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimension.

 

409.4.6.2 Location. Control panels shall be on a side wall, 12 inches (305 mm) minimum from any adjacent wall.

 

 

409.4.7 Emergency Communications. Emergency two-way communication systems shall comply with 409.4.7.

 

409.4.7.1 Type. A telephone and emergency signal device shall be provided in the car.

 

409.4.7.2 Operable Parts. The telephone and emergency signaling device shall comply with 309.3 and 309.4.

 

409.4.7.3 Compartment. If the telephone or device is in a closed compartment, the compartment door hardware shall comply with 309.

 

409.4.7.4 Cord. The telephone cord shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum.

 

410 Platform Lifts

 

410.1 General. Platform lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1 (2011 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift.

 

410.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in platform lifts shall comply with 302 and 303.

 

410.3 Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space in platform lifts shall comply with 305.

 

410.4 Platform to Runway Clearance. The clearance between the platform sill and the edge of any runway landing shall be 1 Ľ inch (32 mm) maximum.

 

410.5 Operable Parts. Controls for platform lifts shall comply with 309.

 

410.6 Doors and Gates. Platform lifts shall have low-energy power-operated doors or gates complying with 404.3. Doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum. End doors and gates shall provide a clear width 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Side doors and gates shall provide a clear width 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum.

 

EXCEPTION: Platform lifts serving two landings maximum and having doors or gates on opposite sides shall be permitted to have self-closing manual doors or gates complying with 404.2.

 

 

CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS

 

501 General

 

501.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document.

 

502 Parking Spaces

 

502.1 General. Parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.

 

EXCEPTION: Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access aisle.

 

502.2 Vehicle Spaces. Vehicle parking spaces shall be either 8 feet (2440 mm) wide minimum or 11 feet (3350 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.

 

Figure 502.2 Vehicle Parking Spaces

 

502.3 Access Aisle. Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.

 

EXCEPTION: Diagonal parking spaces shall not share an access aisle. Access aisles serving diagonal accessible parking spaces shall be located on the passenger side of the vehicle space.

 

 

502.3.1 Width. The combined width of an accessible parking space and its adjacent access aisle shall be 16 feet (4875 mm) minimum. Access aisles serving parking spaces that are 11 feet (3350 mm) wide minimum shall be 5 feet (1525 mm) wide minimum. Access aisles serving parking spaces that are less than 11 feet (3350 mm) wide shall be 8 feet (2440 mm) wide minimum.

 

502.3.2 Length. Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve.

 

502.3.3 Marking. Access aisles shall be marked with diagonal striping so as to discourage parking in them. A high quality yellow paint recommended by the paint manufacturer for pavement striping shall be used.

 

502.3.4 Location. Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way. Access aisles shall be permitted to be placed on either side of the parking space except for angled parking spaces required by 208.2.4 which shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking spaces (see Figure 502.3 (b).

 

502.4 Floor or Ground Surfaces. Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

 

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

 

502.5 Vertical Clearance. Parking spaces required by 208.2.4, and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them, shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches (2490 mm) minimum.

 

502.6 Identification. Accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved by providing a permanently mounted R7-8 (U.S. Department of Transportation standard; see Figure 502.6 (a)) sign which contains the international symbol of accessibility. Such signs shall exhibit the dollar amount of the fine as required by the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/1124 and 301.1] or the higher amount if required by local ordinance (see Figure 502.6 (b)). Signs shall be vertically mounted on a post or wall at front center of the parking space, no more than 6 feet (1830 mm) horizontally from the front of the parking space and set a minimum of 5 feet (1525 mm) and a maximum of 9 feet (2745 mm) from finished grade to the bottom of the R7-8 sign.

 

Accessible Parking Signs (for parking lots subject to the Illinois Vehicle Code) shall comply with the R7-8 sign shown in Figure 502.6(a) (U.S. Department of Transportation Standard). Existing signs may remain, but their useful lives shall not be extended by other means than normal maintenance.