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Try these "Oldies but
Goodies" ADA IQ Questions:
Short audio answers
can be heard by CLICKING on your selection of
or
after each question, to hear a short sound file.
Full answers and useful information can be found by clicking on the answer
link. These questions apply to new construction accessibility standards per ADA
Title III for public accommodations, unless noted otherwise. For more explanation,
please contact us.
- The ADA requires owners of public accommodation facilities
to make their existing facilities completely accessible, regardless of cost.
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- Even if a swing door threshold is higher than 1/2", it is compliant as long as
there is a 1:2 beveled edge.
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- If a building requires 6 accessible parking stalls, an additional van accessible parking
stall is required.
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- In the photograph below, the accessible parking stall shown
is fully compliant with the ADA.
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- Exterior building doors must be easy to open, requiring a
maximum of 5 lbf. force.
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- Because a door must have a 32" clear opening when
opened, a pair of two 2'-6" doors, which constitutes a 5'-0" opening, is
accessible.
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- The toilet stall shown in the photograph below is a
currently compliant accessible toilet stall. (Ignore wrapping.)
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- Each accessible parking stall must have it's own designated
access aisle, which may not be shared.
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- A privately owned existing multi-story building serving the
public must have an elevator retrofitted into it, to be an accessible building.
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- In order for a wheelchair user to get into a door, all that
is required is lever style door hardware and a 32" clear opening.
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- Any part of an accessible route with a rise greater than
6" (such as a curb ramp) which has a slope greater than 1:20 is considered a ramp,
and therefore requires handrails, among other specific requirements.
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- Because a building was built in the last few years, and has
a building permit, it is automatically accessible.
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- An exterior entry door requires a power assisted door
operator for it to be ADA compliant.
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