INSPECTION CHECKLIST
DISABLED ACCESS REGULATIONS
FOR NEW PRIVATELY FUNDED
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
This checklist is to be used only as a general reference guide.
It is not intended to be a complete listing of all regulations.
Please refer to the actual law for completeness and accuracy.
Title 24 Part 2 Building
Title 24 Part 3 Electrical
Title 24 Part 5 Plumbing
Table of Contents
A. HISTORY …………………………………………………………………………3
B. APPLICATION……………………………………………………………………4.1- 4.3
C. SITE ACCESSIBILITY……………….…………………………………………..5
D. WALKS AND SIDEWALKS……………………………………………………..7
E. UNOBSTRUCTED PATHWAYS………………………………………………..7
F. RAMPS………………………………………………………………… ……...….8
G. ACCESSIBLE PARKING…………………………………………..……….….10
H. CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES……………………...…13
I. STAIRWAYS……………………………………………………………….……..14
J. EXIT DOORS AND LANDINGS………………………………………….…....15
K. INSIDE DWELLING UNIT………………………………………………….…..20
L. TELEPHONES…………………………………………………………………..30
M. WATER FOUNTAINS………………………………………………………….35
N. ACCESSIBLE ELEVATORS……………………….…………..……………..36
O. LAUNDRY ROOMS…………………………………………………………….41
P. OTHER FACILITIES……………………………………………………………41
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A. HISTORY
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On August 10, 1982, the Housing and Community Development (HDC) adopted the
first draft of disabled adaptability regulations.
On December 19, 1983, the Building Standards Commission (BSC) approved the
cost cap reduced to $600 per applicable unit.
On January 20, 1989, BSC approved HCD amendments and were effective on
January 1, 1990. Major items are:
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The Cost cap was repealed.
5% dwelling units shall be fully accessible.
All other accessible units required to provide 12 features.
On August 29, 1991, the BSC approved a new emergency regulations combined with
the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. These regulations went into
effect on April 15, 1992.
On December 9, 1992, BSC approved the formal regulation adoption with an
effective date of July 15, 1993.
On October 1, 1993, BSC approved final regulations to incorporate the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) with an effective date of April 1, 1994.
On July 1, 1995, BSC published 1995 California Building Code (CBC) by reference of
1994 UBC, with effective date of December 28, 1995.
On January 1, 1999, BSC published 1998 California Building Code (CBC) by
reference of 1997 UBC with adoptions and amendments. The effective date for local
jurisdiction is July 1, 1999.
On May 1, 2002, BSC published 2001 California Building Code (CBC) by reference of
1997 UBC with adoptions and amendments. The effective date for local jurisdiction is
November 1, 2002.
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B. APPLICATION CBC 1101 A
SECTION 1101 APPLICATION:
1101A.1 SCOPE. The application and authority of this chapter are identified and referenced in
Sections 108.2.1.2 and 1102A for the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Applicable sections are identified in the Matrix Adoption Tables of this code under the abbreviation
HCD 1-AC. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following:
1. All newly-constructed covered multifamily dwellings.
2. New common use spaces serving existing covered multifamily dwellings.
3. Additions to existing buildings, where the addition alone meets the definition of a covered
Multifamily dwelling.
4. Common-use areas serving covered multifamily dwellings.
These building standards generally do not apply to public accommodations such as hotels and
motels. Public use areas, public accommodations, and housing which is publicly funded as defined
in Chapter 2, Chapter 11A, and Chapter 11B of this code are subject to provisions of the Division of
the State Architect (DSA-AC) and are referenced in Section 109.1.1
SECTION 1102A BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY:
1102A.1 WHERE REQUIRED. Buildings or portions of buildings and facilities within the scope of
this chapter shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. Each building on a building site shall be
considered separately when determining the requirements contained in this chapter, except when
calculating the number of units which must comply with Section 1102A.3.1 Dwelling units within a
single structure separated by firewalls do not constitute separate buildings.
Newly-constructed covered multifamily dwellings as defined in this chapter, include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. Apartment buildings with 3 or more dwelling units including timeshare apartments not
considered a place of public accommodation or transient lodging as defined in Health and
Safety Code Section 19955 (a), and Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
2. Condominiums with 4 or more dwelling units including timeshare condominiums not
considered a place of public accommodation or transient lodging as defined in Health and
Safety Code Section 19955 (a), and Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
3. Lodging houses, as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code, used as a
residence with more than 2 but not more than 5 guest rooms.
4. Congregate residences , as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
5. Dwellings with 3 or more efficiency units, as defined in Chapter 2 of this code, or Section
17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.
6. Shelters for homeless persons, not otherwise subject to the disabled access provisions of
the Division of the State Architect--Access Compliance (DSA-AC).
7. Dormitories, as defined in Chapter 2 of this code, with 3 or more guest rooms as defined
in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
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8. Timeshare dwellings with 3 or more units, not considered a place of public
accommodations or transient lodging as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 19955
(a), and Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
9. Other Group R occupancies in covered multifamily dwellings which are regulated by the
Office of the State Fire Marshall. See Section 111.
10. Housing which is publicly funded as defined in Chapter 2 of this code is subject to
provisions of the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC). See Section 1111.B.5.
1102A.2 EXISTING BUILDINGS. The Building standards contained in this chapter do not apply to
the alteration, repair, rehabilitation or maintenance of Group R occupancies constructed for first
occupancy prior to March 13, 1991. Housing which is publicly funded as defined in Chapter 2 of this
code is subject to provisions of the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC). See Section 1111.B.5.
Covered multifamily dwellings shall be maintained in compliance with the accessibility standards in
effect at the time of construction. Apartments constructed prior to March 13, 1991 shall be
maintained in compliance with the accessibility standards in effect at the time of construction.
Additions to Group R occupancies shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter, provided the
addition, when considered alone, meets the definition of a covered multifamily dwelling, as defined
in this chapter. New common use spaces serving existing covered multifamily dwellings shall be
subject to the requiements of this chapter.
Note: For all existing public use areas, public accommodations, and housing which is publicly
funded, see Chapter 11B, Division IV, Section 1134B for provisions of the Division of the State
Architect--Access Compliance (DSA-AC).
1102A.3 MULTISTORY DWELLINGS
1102A.3.1 MULTISTORY APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM DWELLINGS IN BUILDINGS WITH
NO ELEVATOR. This section shall apply to multistory dwelling units on the ground floor of buildings
without elevators for which an application for a construction permit is submitted on or after July 1,
2005.
EXCEPTION: Carriage units as defined in Section 1107.3-C and regulated only by the
Department of Housing and Community Development as referenced in Section 108.2.1.2.
At least 10 percent but not less than one of the multistory dwellings in apartment buildings with 3 or
more dwelling unites and/or condominiums with 4 or more dwelling units shall comply with the
following:
1. The primary entry to the dwelling unit shall be on an accessible route unless exempted by
site impracticality tests in Sectoin 1150A.
2. At least one powder room or bathroom shall be located on the primary entry level, served
by an accessible route and shall comply with the provisions in Division IV.
3. All rooms or spaces located on the primary entry level shall be served by an accessible
route and shall comply with the provisions in Division IV. Rooms and spaces located on the
primary entry level and subject to this chapter may include but are not limited to kitchens,
powder rooms, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways.
4. Common use areas covered by this section shall be accessible as required by this chapter.
Public use areas as defined in Chapter 2, Chapter 11A, and Chapter 11B of this code are
subject to provisions of the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC) and are referenced in
Section 109.1.1.
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The minimum number of multifamily dwelling units which must comply with this section shall be
calculated using the total number of all multistory dwelling units in buildings on a site which are
subject to this section. Any fraction thereof shall be rounded to next highest whole number.
1102A.3.2 Multistory dwelling units in buildings with one or more elevators. Multistory dwelling units,
i.e., town-house and condominium-type construction, contained in buildings with elevators shall
comply with this section. For multistory dwelling units in buildings with elevators, the story of the unit
that is served by the building elevator is considered a ground floor and the primary entry floor tot the
unit.
1. All rooms and spaces located on the primary entry floor shall comply with the following: At
least 1 powder room or bathroom shall be located on the primary entry level.
2. All rooms or spaces located on the primary entry level shall be served by an accessible
route and shall comply wit Division I V.
1102A.4 Participation areas. Access shall be provided to elements listed in Section 1104B.4.3,
“Participation areas.”
1102A.5 Swimming pools. Swimming pools and spas required to be accessible shall comply with the
provisions of Section 1141A.
1102A.6 Temporary restrictions. During periods of partial or restricted use of a building or facility, the
entrances used for primary access shall be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
SECTION 1103A: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
1103A.1 General.
1103A.1.1 When buildings are required to be accessible, they shall be designed and constructed as
provided in this chapter.
Note: Public use areas, public accommodations, and housing which is publicly funded as
defined in Chapter 2, Chapter 11A, and Chapter 11B of this code are subject to provisions of
the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC) and are referenced in Section 109.1.1
SECTION 1104A: GROUP R OCCUPANCIES
1104A.1 General. All ground-floor dwelling units in non-elevator buildings shall be adaptable and on
an accessible route, unless an accessible route is not required as determined by site impracticality
provsions in Section 1150A. For buildings with elevators, see Section 1106A. Multistory dwelling units
shall comply with Section 1102A.3.
1104A.2 Ground floors above grade. Where the first floor containing dwelling units in a building is
above grade, all units on that floor shall be served by an accessible route. This floor will be
considered a ground floor and all dwelling units are considered covered multifamily dwelling units.
Exception: Carriage units as defined in Section 1107A.3-C and regulated only by the
Department of Housing and Community Development as referenced in Section 108.2.1.2.
Multistory dwelling units shall comply with Section 1102.3.
SECTION 1105A: GROUP U OCCUPANCIES
1105A.1 General. Group U, Division 1, private garages which are accessory to covered multifamily
dwelling units, shall be accessible as required in Section 1109A. Group U, Division 1, private
garages include individual garages and multiple individual garages grouped together.
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C. SITE ACCESSIBILITY CBC 1110A, 1117A
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Accessible Route of Travel 1110A.1:
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Shall be provided to all portions of the building, to accessible entrances and between
the building and the public way.
At least one accessible route shall be provided from public transportation stops,
accessible parking and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible entrance.
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More Than One Route of Travel 1110A.1: All routes shall be accessible.
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Multiple Entrances 1106A.1.1: Only one entrance is required to be accessible to any
one ground floor.
Accessible Signs 1110A.2: Provide directional sign at every primary public entrance
and at every major junction leading to an accessible route of travel.
Curb Ramps 1112A: Shall be constructed at every corner of street intersections and
where a pedestrian way crosses a curb.
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Width: 48" min (1219mm) in width.
Finish: Stable, firm, slip-resistant, contrasting finish with adjacent sidewalk.
Slope: Max. 1:12 (8.33%).
Slope of adjoining area: Max. 1:20 (5%) within 4' (1219mm) area.
Slope of flared sides: Max. 1:10 (10%).
Grooved border: 12" (305mm) wide at the top and edges.
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D. WALKS AND SIDEWALKS CBC 1113A
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Width: Min. 48" (1219mm)
Exceptions: May be reduced to 36" (914mm) for;
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Serving individual dwelling unit.
Slope: Max. 1:20 (5%) or shall be designed as ramp.
Change in Level: Max. ½" (12.7mm), no step allowed.
Continuous Surface: At least as slip-resistant as a medium salted finish for slope
6% or less. Slip-resistant for slope more than 6%.
Cross Slope: Max. ¼” (6.35mm) per foot (2.083% slope)
Level Areas by Doors or Gates:
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Swing Side: 60" x 60" (1524mm by 1524mm).
Push Side: 48" wide x 44" (1219mm by 1118mm) deep.
Swing Side Strike Edge Clearance: 24" (610mm).
Gratings: No grating if possible. Where necessary, max. width ½" (12.7mm) in
direction of travel.
E. UNOBSTRUCTED PATHWAYS CBC 1116A
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Warning Curbs: Provide 6" (152.4mm) warning curbs for abrupt changes more than
4" (106mm) (not required between a walk or sidewalk and adjacent street or
driveway).
Overhanging Obstructions: Min. 84" (2134mm) clear headroom in required egress
system. Other walks, pedestrian ways clear headroom 80” (2032mm).
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F. RAMPS CBC 1114A
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Ramps: Any path of travel with slope greater than 5%.
Width:
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Min. 60" (1524mm) when serving occupant load of 300 or more.
Min. 48" (1219mm) for all others.
May be 36" (914mm) when serving occupant load of 10 or less in R
occupancies.
Slope: Max. 1:12 (8.33%) in the direction of travel.
Cross Slope: Max. ¼” (2.083%) per foot.
Surface: Stable, firm, slip resistant.
Landings: Required at top and bottom of ramp and at every 30" (762mm) of rise.
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Top Landings: Min. 60" (1524mm) wide and min. 60" (1524mm) in direction of
ramp run.
Intermediate Landing: Min. 72" (1829mm) for change direction greater than 30°,
60" (1524mm) for straight run.
Bottom Landing: Min. 72" (1829mm) in direction of ramp run.
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MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL
MAXIMUM RISE
SLOPE (Grading %)
PROJECTION
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1:12 (8.33%)
1:15 (6.67%)
1:16 (6.25%)
1:20 (5.00%)
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Encroachment of Doors: Doors in any position cannot reduce the min.
dimensions of landing to less than 42" (1067mm) and shall not reduce the
required width by more than 3" (76.2mm) when fully open.
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Strike Edge for doors: 24" (610mm) for exterior ramp, 18" (457mm) for interior
ramp.
Handrails: Required for ramp slope exceed 1:20 (5%).
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Location: on both sides, continuous for full length.
Extension: 12" (305mm) beyond top and bottom with returned ends.
Height: 34"–38" (864mm to 965mm) above ramp surface.
Mounting Space: 1½" (38.1mm) from wall.
Grip: 1¼" to 2” (31.75mm to 50.8mm) smooth surface.
Wheel Guides: Required where ramp surface is not bounded by wall or
fence, or the ramp has a vertical drop that exceeds 4” (101.6mm), or the
ramp exceeds 10' (3048mm) in length.
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G. ACCESSIBLE PARKING CBC 1109A
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Number Required for Accessible Parking:
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Parking Structure Headroom: 8'-2" (2489mm) min.
Sizes:
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Assigned Parking: 2% of covered dwelling units and available for full range of
choices (e.g., surface parking or garage). Parking sign is not required.
Visitor Parking: 5% of parking spaces. Signs shall be required.
Van Parking: Min. one in every eight accessible spaces.
Auto: Min. 9' (2743mm) wide with min. 5' (1524mm) loading area, min. 18'
(5486mm) long.
Van: Min. 9' (2743mm) wide with min. 8' (2438mm) loading area, min. 18'
(5486mm) long.
Diagonal Parking Stalls: loading area need special attention in design.
Surface Slope: 2% max. in any direction.
Arrangement:
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A bumper or curb shall be provided to prevent encroachment over required
walkways.
Ramps, including curb ramps, shall not encroach into any accessible parking
space or the adjacent loading and unloading access aisle.
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Parking shall be located as close as possible to accessible entries.
Accessible routes shall not cross traffic lanes or travel behind other vehicles.
Where multiple entrances exist, parking shall be dispersed equally.
Pedestrian ways shall be provided from each parking space.
Exceptions: Where an unreasonable hardship is determined, a variance
or waiver may be granted when equivalent facilitation is provided.
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Signage:
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"Van accessible" sign for van spaces.
When assigned resident parking is provided signage is exempt except for
unassigned or visitor parking spaces.
Reflectorized International Symbol of Accessibility at each space, min. 70"
(4516mm²) sq. (min. 80" (2032mm) high if in path of travel or min. 36"
(914mm) high at wall), and unobscured by a parked vehicle.
Tow away sign with telephone # at each entrance to parking area or adjacent
to accessible spaces, min. size: 17" x 22", (432mm by 559mm) 1" (25.4mm)
high letters.
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H. CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR EXIT BALCONIES (1120A.2)
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Width:
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Interior accessible route min. 44" (1118mm) when serving occupant load of
10 or more.
Min. 36" (914mm) when serving occupant load of less than 10.
Corridors over 200' CBC 1120A.2: Provide one of the following
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Min. 60" (1524mm) wide or,
At central location a min. 60" x 60" (1524mm by 1524mm) passing space, or
At central location with a tee corridor min. 44" (1118mm)wide; or
NOTE: See figure 11A-1L
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I. STAIRWAYS CBC 1123A
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Handrails: On both sides of stairway except for individual dwelling unit may be on
one side only.
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Striping: Min. 2" (50.8mm) color contrasting strip.
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Height: 34" to 38" (864mm to 965mm) above nosing tread.
Extension: 12" (305mm) past top nosing and 12" (305mm) + tread width
beyond bottom nosing.
Ends: Terminate in newel post or safety terminal.
Mounting: 1½" (38.1mm) from wall.
Grip: 1¼" to 2" (31.75mm to 50.8mm) cross section.
Edges: Rounded to min. radius of 1/8" (3.17mm).
Outside Stairs: Upper approach and all treads.
Inside Stairs: Upper approach and bottom tread.
Treads: Slip-resistant, smooth and rounded edges at nosing.
Nosing: Max. projection 1½" (38.1mm).
Risers: Open risers not permitted along accessible routes.
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J. EXIT DOORS AND LANDINGS CBC 1126A
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Minimum Width: 32" (813mm) clear (min. 3' x 6'-8" door) and be capable of opening
at least 90º.
Unit Entry Door: Provide a door buzzer, bell or chime at 48" above floor.
Swing and opening force:
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Exterior doors 8½" lb (38N).
Interior doors 5 lb (22N).
Fire doors 15 lb (66.7N).
Kick Plate: Bottom 10" high smooth panel on push side of door.
Thresholds: Max. height ½" (12.7mm).
Strike Side Clearance:
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Exterior Door: 24" (610mm).
Interior Door: 18" (457mm).
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Floor Level at Doors:
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Swing Side: 60" (1524mm) in length in the direction of door swing.
Push Side: 48" (1219mm) in length when door has both latch and closer.
Push Side: 44" (1118mm) in length when door has no latch, no closer, and
wheelchair approach to hinge side.
Push Side: 44" (1118mm) in length when door has no closer and wheelchair
approach to latch side.
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Consecutive Doors in Vestibule: 48" (1219mm) in length between opened doors.
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Doors 1132A:
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Width 1132A.3: Min. 32" (813mm) clear.
Exception:
1. A 34" (864mm) nominal door is acceptable.
2. A 6' (1829mm) sliding patio door is acceptable.
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Strike Edge Clearance: 18" (457mm) for interior doors.
Hardware: Lever type centered between 30" to 44" (762mm to 1118mm)
above floor.
Landing: Min. 44" (1118mm) length on each side of door.
Hallways 1132A.2: Min. 36" (914mm) clear width.
Flooring 1119A.2: Max. pile height of carpet ½" (12.7mm).
Kitchen 1112A:
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Clear Floor Space: Min. 30" x 48" (762mm by 1219mm) allows parallel
approach at range or cooktop, and parallel/forward approach at other kitchen
equipment.
U-shaped with range and cooktop at base shall provide a 60" (1524mm)
clear width between cabinets or base cabinets shall be removable.
Counter Tops: Min. 30" (762mm) in length for kitchen sink and min. 30"
(762mm) in length for work space.
Base Cabinets: Shall be removable directly under sink without using special
tool or knowledge and finished floor under the sink.
Reposition Counter Tops: Only apply to 5% units of apartment housing for
30" (762mm) sink and workspace area. Repositioning to a minimum height of
28" (711mm), floor shall be finished, provide durable, nonabsorbent materials
for exposed adjacent cabinets and plumbing shall be repositioning with sink
and countertop.
Exception:
1. Stone, cultured stone or tiled counter tops may be used
without meeting the repositioning requirements.
2. Two 15" (381mm) min. width breadboards provided in
lieu of 30" (762mm) work space.
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Faucet Control: Max. 5 lb. (22.2N) operate force and lever type.
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Electrical 1136A:
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Switch, thermostat shall no higher than 48" (1219mm) measured to the top of
the box above floor.
Receptacle outlet shall be no lower than15" (381mm) measured to the
bottom of the box or receptacle above the floor.
If reach is over obstruction between 20" and 25" (508mm to 635mm) in
depth, the maximum height is 44" (1118mm) above floor for front approach
and 46" (1168mm) for side approach.
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OPTION 1
1. Toilet, bathing and shower facilities shall comply with Section
1134A.4.
2. Bathtubs shall comply with Section 1134A.5.
3. Showers shall comply with Section 1134A.6.
4. Water closets shall comply with Section 1134A.7.
5. Lavatories, vanities, mirrors and towel fixtures shall comply with
Section 1134A.8.
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6. Bathrooms shall be provided with an accessible route into and
through the bathroom.
7. If a door is provided, it shall comply with the requirements of Section
1132A.5.
8. A minimum 18-inch (457mm) clear maneuvering space shall be
provided on the swing side of the door at the strike edge of the door.
9. Switches, outlets and controls shall comply with Section 1142A.
10. Reinforced walls to allow for the future installation of grab bars
around the toilet, tub and shower shall comply with Sections 1134A.5
for bathtubs, 1134A.6 for showers and 1134A.7 for water closets.
Grab bars shall comply with Section 1127A.4.
OPTION 2
1. Toilet, bathing and shower facilities shall comply with Section
1134A.4.
2. Bathtubs shall comply with Section 1134A.5.
3. Showers shall comply with Section 1134A.6.
4. Water closets shall comply with Section 1134A.7.
5. Lavatories, vanities, mirrors and towel fixtures shall comply with
Section 1134A.8.
6. Where both a tub and shower are provided in the bathroom, at least
one shall be made accessible. See Section 1134A.5 for bathtubs or
Section 1134A.6 for showers.
7. Where two or more lavatories are provided, at least one shall be
made accessible and comply with Section 1134A.8.
8. Bathrooms shall be provided with an accessible route into and
through the bathroom.
9. If a door is provided, it shall comply with the requirements of Section
1132A.5.
10. A minimum 18-inch (457mm) clear maneuvering space shall be
provided on the swing side of the door at the strike edge of the door.
11. Switches, outlets and controls shall comply with Section 1142A.
12. Reinforced walls to allow for the future installation of grab bars
around the toilet, tub and shower shall comply with Sections 1134A.5
for bathtubs, 1134A.6 for showers and 1134A.7 for water closets.
Grab bars shall comply with Section 1127A.4.
When option 2 is used, all additional bathrooms must also comply with
items 8 through 12 above.
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L. TELEPHONES 1140A
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Application: If public phones are provided at least one shall be made accessible.
Clear Floor Space: 30" x 48" (762mm by 1219mm) for either forward or parallel
approach.
Highest Operable part:
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Forward Reach: Max. 48" above floor.
Side and Diagonal Reach: Max. 54" above floor.
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Enclosures: Max. overhang into clear floor space.
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Side Reach: Max. 19" (483mm) and min. 27" (686mm) above floor for the
lowest part.
Forward Reach: Min. 30" (762mm) width for overhang greater than 12"
(305mm), min. 27" (686mm) above floor for the lowest part where enclosure
width less than 30" (762mm).
Full-height enclosures: Min. 30" (762mm) entrances.
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Controls: Push buttons unless not available.
Cord Length: Min. 29" (737mm).
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Telephone Books:
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Side Reach: Max. height 54".
(See figures 11A-1I and 11A-1J)
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Magnetic Field: Required for each receiver.
Volume Control: At least one on each floor or in each bank, whichever is more, in a
building or facility, shall be equipped with a volume control.
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Amplification: 12 dbA to 18 dbA above normal. If automatic reset button is
provided, max. 18 dbA may be exceeded.
Signage: Identified with depiction of handset radiating sound waves.
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Text Telephones: If a total of four or more public pay phones are provided at the
interior and exterior of a site, and if at least one of the total number provided is
located in an interior location, at least one interior public text telephone shall be
provided.
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M. WATER FOUNTAINS (DRINKING) 1139A
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Application: Drinking fountains and water coolers in common-use areas and or sites
shall be accessible.
Location: Within alcove or not encroaching into pedestrian ways.
Exception: When hardship exists to locate in an alcove, the water fountain may
project into the path of travel and be identified as follows:
1. 1' (305mm) textured border on floor beyond edges or,
2. Wing walls on each side extending to front of fountain, to min. 6" (152.4mm)
from floor and min. 32" (813mm) clear between walls.
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Alcove Dimensions:
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Width: Min. 32" (813mm).
Depth: Min. 18" (457mm).
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Clear Space: 30" x 48" (762mm by 1219mm) perpendicular to fountain.
Clear Space Under Fountain:
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Depth: 18" (457mm).
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Knee Space: Min. 27" (686mm) high and 8" (203.2mm) deep.
Toe Space: Min. 9" (228.6mm) high and 17" (432mm) deep.
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Bubbler: Max. 36" (914mm) above floor and min. 6" (152.4mm) from front of
fountain.
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Water Flow: Min. 4" (101.6mm) high and parallel to front edge.
Controls: Max. 6" (152.4mm) from front edge, max. 5 lb. (22.2N) to operate
with one hand.
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N. ACCESSIBLE ELEVATORS 1124A
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General 1124A.1: Elevators provided in covered multifamily buildings shall be
accessible.
Exceptions: Private elevators serving only one dwelling units.
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Car Dimensions:
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Doors: Power-operated horizontally sliding automatic doors.
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Center Opening Door: Min. 80" x 54" (2032mm by 1372mm).
Side-Slide Opening Door: Min. 68" x 54" (1727mm by 1372mm).
Width: Min. clear width of 36" (914mm).
Car Control Button Locations:
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Front Approach: Max. 48" (1219mm) above floor.
Side Approach: Max. 54" (1372mm) above floor.
Emergency Controls (stop and alarm): Min. 35" (889mm) above floor and
adjacent to or at bottom of button panel.
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Car Control Button Specification:
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Emergency Telephone:
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Minimum illumination at the car controls threshold and the landing when the
car and landing doors are open shall not be less than 5 foot candles (54lx).
Hall Lantern:
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Location: 42" (1067mm) above floor.
Button Size: Min. ¾" (19.05mm) diameter, raised.
Visual Indication: Show each call registered and extinguished when the call
is answered.
Minimum Illumination
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Location: Above car control buttons or over door opening.
Visual Indicator: Min. 5 foot-candles illumination, min. ½" high and contrast
with background color.
Audible Signal: Min. 20 dB and Max. 1,500 Hz.
Hall Call Buttons:
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Location: Max. 48" (1219mm) above floor.
Handset Cord Length: Min. 29" (737mm).
Compartment Door Hardware: lever type.
Communication: No voice required.
Car Position Indicator and Signal:
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Dimension: Min. 3/4" (19.05mm) surface, raised 1/8" + 1/32" (3.17mm +
0.8mm) above surface with square shoulders.
Function: Illuminated and activated by detectable mechanical motion.
Signage: Raised 5/8" (15.87mm) Arabic numeral, standard alphabet
character to the left of control button and a Braille symbol below the numeral
button.
Separation: Min. 3/8" (9.5mm) between button rows.
Main Entry Floor Button: Indicated by a raised star to the left of the floor
button.
Location: At each hoistway entrance, min. 6' (1829mm) above lobby floor.
Information: Car arrival and direction of travel.
Visual Signal: Preferably arrow shapes with min. 2½" x 2½" (63.5mm by
63.5mm) in size.
Audible Signal: Sound once for up and twice for down.
Doorjamb Marking:
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Location: On both sides, 60” (1524mm) above floor, visible from within
elevator.
Information: Number of floor.
Type: Raised Arabic numerals, min. 2" (50.8mm) high, with raised Braille
symbols on the left.
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Operation and Leveling: Automatic, self-leveling to a tolerance of ½" (12.7mm), and
max. 1¼" (31.75mm) gap between car platform sill and edge of hoistway.
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Protective and Reopening Device: Device to stop and reopen door when
obstructed with no contact at range 5"–29" (127mm and 737mm) above floor
and min. 20 sec.
Door delay Hall Call: Min. T in sec. = D/(1.5ft/s).
Door delay Car Call: Min. 5 sec. for doors to remain fully open.
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O. LAUNDRY ROOMS 1135A
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If clothes washing machines and clothes dryers are provided in covered multifamily
dwelling units, one of each type of appliance shall be provided. When front loading
clothes washers are not provided, management shall provide assistive devices, on
request of the occupant, to permit the use of top-loading clothes washers.
P. OTHER FACILITIES
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Swimming Pools:
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General. Swimming pools in common-use areas shall be made to
accessible.
Swimming pool deck areas must be accessible, and a mechanism to assist
persons with disabilities gain entry into the pool and exit from the pool shall
be provided. Such mechanism may consist of a swimming pool lift device as
long as the device meets all of the following criteria:
1. Has a seat that meets all of the following:
1.1 The seat must be rigid;
1.2 The seat must be not less than 17 inches (432mm) and not more
than 19 inches (483mm), inclusive of any cushioned surface that
might be provided, above the pool deck;
1.3 The seat must have two armrests. The armrest on the side of the
seat by which access is gained shall either be removable or fold
clear of the seat;
1.4 The seat must have a back support that is at least 12 inches
(305mm) tall;
1.5 The seat must have an occupant restraint for use by the occupant of
the seat, and the restraint must meet the standards for operable
controls in compliance with Section 1127A.9.6.4.
2. Be capable of unassisted operation from both the deck and water levels.
3. Be stable and not permit unintended movement when a person is getting
into or out of the seat.
4. Be designed to have a live-load capacity of not less than 300 pounds.
5. Be positioned so that, if the pool has water of different depths, it will
place the operator into the water that is at least three feet (914mm).
6. Be capable of lowering the operator at least 18 inches (457mm) below
the surface of the water.
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