ADA 101 – Top Extension at Stairs
2010 ADAS 505.10.2 Top Extension at Stairs At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum …
New Research Shows Many Chicago area Governments Lack Strong ADA Title II Transition Plans
A recent study conducted by the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center and the Metropolitan Planning Council indicated some Chicago Metropolitan Area municipalities may be lacking …
ADA 101 – Non-Circular Cross Sections
2010 ADAS 505.7.2 Non-Circular Cross Sections Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 …
Accessible Parks Take Priority as Summer Months Approach
As the summer months approach, upgrading local parks to make them ADA compliant and accessible to children of all ability levels has become a big …
ADA 101 – Toe Clearance Width
2010 ADAS 306.2.5 Toe Clearance Width Toe clearance shall be 30 inches wide minimum. Citation according to 2010 ADAS. Check your state’s accessibility laws. Some …
DOJ Joins ADA Lawsuit Over Chicago’s Non-Compliant Crosswalks
The Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against the City of Chicago that alleges the City has not made the majority of its crosswalks accessible …
ADA 101 – Toe Clearance General
2010 ADAS 306.2.1 Toe Clearance General Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches above the finish floor or ground …