ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.

The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires that buildings and facilities that are designed, constructed, or altered with Federal funds, or leased by a Federal agency, comply with Federal standards for physical accessibility.

The purpose of this book is to aid in finding information on and applying ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. It is divided into two parts: the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and the ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Applications.

ADA Accessibility Guidelines are located from pages 5 through 71;

ADA Chapter 1 (code numbers 101 through 106) contains an overview of the application and administration. ADA Chapter 2 (code numbers 201 through 243) Contains both the scoping requirements and the related technical provisions for components of a building or facility. All like subjects have been grouped together by chapter regardless of code number.

ABA Accesibility Guidelines are located from pages 72 through 140;

ABA Chapter 1 (code numbers F101, through F106) contains an overview of the application and administration. ABA Chapter 2 (code numbers F201 through F243) contains both the scoping requirements and the related technical provisions for components of a building or facility.

PART I: ADA APPLICATION AND SCOPING

ADA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
101 Purpose
102 Dimensions for Adults and Children
103 Equivalent Facilitation
104 Conventions
105 Referenced Standards
106 Definitions

ADA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS
201 Application
202 Existing Buildings and Facilities
203 General Exceptions
204 Protruding Objects
205 Operable Parts
206 Accessible Routes
207 Accessible Means of Egress
208 Parking Spaces
209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops
210 Stairways
211 Drinking Fountains
212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks
213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities
214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
215 Fire Alarm Systems
216 Signs
217 Telephones
218 Transportation Facilities
219 Assistive Listening Systems
220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines
221 Assembly Areas
222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms
223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms
225 Storage
226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces
227 Sales and Service
228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers
229 Windows
230 Two-Way Communication Systems
231 Judicial Facilities
232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities
233 Residential Facilities
234 Amusement Rides
235 Recreational Boating Facilities
236 Exercise Machines and Equipment
237 Fishing Piers and Platforms
238 Golf Facilities
239 Miniature Golf Facilities
240 Play Areas
241 Saunas and Steam Rooms
242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

PART II: ABA APPLICATION AND SCOPING

ABA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
F101 Purpose
F102 Dimensions for Adults and Children
F103 Modifications and Waivers
F104 Conventions
F105 Referenced Standards
F106 Definitions

ABA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS
F201 Application
F202 Existing Buildings and Facilities
F203 General Exceptions
F204 Protruding Objects
F205 Operable Parts
F206 Accessible Routes
F207 Accessible Means of Egress
F208 Parking Spaces
F209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops
F210 Stairways
F211 Drinking Fountains
F212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks
F213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities
F214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
F215 Fire Alarm Systems
F216 Signs
F217 Telephones
F218 Transportation Facilities
F219 Assistive Listening Systems
F220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines
F221 Assembly Areas
F222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms
F223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
F224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms
F225 Storage
F226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces
F227 Sales and Service
F228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers
F229 Windows
F230 Two-Way Communication Systems
F231 Judicial Facilities
F232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities
F233 Residential Facilities
F234 Amusement Rides
F235 Recreational Boating Facilities
F236 Exercise Machines and Equipment
F237 Fishing Piers and Platforms
F238 Golf Facilities
F239 Miniature Golf Facilities
F240 Play Areas
F241 Saunas and Steam Rooms
F242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
F243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

PART III: TECHNICAL CHAPTERS

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS
301 General
302 Floor or Ground Surfaces
303 Changes in Level
304 Turning Space
305 Clear Floor or Ground Space
306 Knee and Toe Clearance
307 Protruding Objects
308 Reach Ranges
309 Operable Parts

CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
401 General
402 Accessible Routes
403 Walking Surfaces
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
405 Ramps
406 Curb Ramps
407 Elevators
408 Limited Use/ Limited Application Elevators
409 Private Residence Elevators
410 Platform Lifts

CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS
501 General
502 Parking Spaces
503 Passenger Loading Zones
504 Stairways
505 Handrails

CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES
601 General
602 Drinking Fountains
603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms
604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments
605 Urinals
606 Lavatories and Sinks
607 Bathtubs
608 Shower Compartments
609 Grab Bars
610 Seats
611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
612 Saunas and Steam Rooms

CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES
701 General
702 Fire Alarm Systems
703 Signs
704 Telephones
705 Detectable Warnings
706 Assistive Listening Systems
707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines
708 Two-Way Communication Systems

CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS
801 General
802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats
803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms
804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes
805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms
807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells
808 Courtrooms
809 Residential Dwelling Units
810 Transportation Facilities
811 Storage

CHAPTER 9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS
901 General
902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces
903 Benches
904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters

CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES
1001 General
1002 Amusement Rides
1003 Recreational Boating Facilities
1004 Exercise Machines and Equipment
1005 Fishing Piers and Platforms
1006 Golf Facilities
1007 Miniature Golf Facilities
1008 Play Areas
1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
1010 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

LIST OF FIGURES AND INDEX

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