Table of Contents

Preface v

Acknowledgments vi

CHAPTER 1 Accessible Routes 1

Accessible Routes & Clearances 1

Clear Floor, Turning, & Maneuvering Spaces 6

Walking Surfaces 11

Protruding, Post-Mounted, & Overhanging Objects 14

Reach Ranges 19

Doors & Gates – General 23

Doors & Gates – Maneuvering Clearances 26

Doors & Gates – Opening Configurations 29

Power-Assist, Low-Energy, & Automatic Doors & Gates 34

Doors, Gates, & Windows – Specific Types & Uses 38

Machines, Controls, & Other Items 41

CHAPTER 2 Site Elements 47

Accessible Parking – In General 47

Accessible Parking Signage 51

Accessible Parking Spaces 54

Valet & Passenger Drop-Off & Loading Areas 59

Transportation – Boarding & Alighting Areas 63

Curb Ramps 66

Corner Curb Cut Ramps 72

Island Conditions & Blended Transitions 76

Detectable Warning Surfaces 80

Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Requirements 85

Pools, Spas, & Other Recreation 92

Pools, Spas, & Water Entry Systems 96

CHAPTER 3 Vertical Access 103

Stairways 103

Pedestrian Ramps 107

Pedestrian Ramp Landings 111

Edge Protection 118

Handrails 121

Elevator Lobby & Landing Area 127

Elevator Car 131

Platform Lifts—Non-Enclosed Runway 135

CHAPTER 4 Architectural Elements 139

Counters – Check-Out, Food, Sales, & Service 139

Seating At Tables, Bars, & Work Surfaces 144

Kitchens & Kitchenettes 149

Drinking Fountains 157

Common Use Plumbing Fixtures 160

Sign Types 163

Sign Components 167

International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) 172

Telephones – Wheelchair Access 174

Telephones & Other Communication Features 177

CHAPTER 5 Restrooms & Bathing Facilities 181

Restroom & Bathing Facility Signage 181

Restroom & Bathing Facility Accessories 185

Lavatory 189

Toilet Fixture 193

Grab Bars 196

Restroom & Bathing Facilities – Single-User 200

Toilet Compartments 206

Restroom – Multi-User 210

Ambulatory Compartment 217

Urinals 220

Showers 222

Bathtubs 229

CHAPTER 6 Other Elements 233

Children’s Suggested Requirements 233

Storage, Lockers, and Fitting & Dressing Rooms 238

Assembly – Circulation & Seating 243

Assembly – Assisted Listening Systems 248

Transient Lodging 251

Multi-Family Dwelling Units 260

Employee Only Spaces 271

CHAPTER 7 A Word or Two on Existing Projects 275

Overview 275

Barrier Removal 275

Alterations 278

Summary 279

CHAPTER 8 Innovative Ideas on Access World-Wide 281

Access Overall 281

Visiting 281

Designing Universally 281

As We Age in Place 282

Life-Long Communities 282

Other Topical Approaches 282

Access Overall – In Summary 285

References 286

Index 287

About the Author

JANIS KENT, FAIA, CASp, Architect, is the founding president of the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI). Designated a Subject Matter Expert by the California Division of the State Architect, she serves on the committee to develop the California State CASp exams. As a consultant to the City of Los Angeles Housing Division, she provides expertise on accessibility in public housing. Additionally she has been asked to speak on a variety of accessibility topics at numerous venues across the country.