ADA 101 – Elevator Visible and Audible Signals
ADAS 2010 407.2.2.1 Elevator Visible and Audible Signals Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground. The …
ADA 101 – Elevator Floor Designation
ADAS 2010 407.2.3.1 Elevator Floor Designation Floor designations complying with 703.2 and 703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. Floor designations …
Two Municipalities Make Progress on Their ADA Transition Plans
This has been a good month for ADA accessibility as two municipalities have made progress in bringing their facilities and public right-of-way into compliance with …
ADA 101 – Forward Reach Unobstructed
2010 ADAS 308.2.1 Forward Reach Unobstructed Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low forward …
MTA Plan Expands List of NY Subway Stations to get Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility and compliance with the ADA was front and center for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2019. With as many as four lawsuits challenging …
ADA 101 – Sides of Curb Ramps
2010 ADAS 406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper the 1:10 (10%). Code according to 2010 ADAS. Check …
ADA 101 – Passing Spaces
2010 ADAS 403.5.5 Passing Spaces An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet …
ADA 101 – Counter Slope
2010 ADAS 406.2 Counter Slope Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20, …
ADA 101 – Extended Floor or Ground Surface
2010 ADAS 405.9.1 Extended Floor or Ground Surface The floor or ground surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 inches minimum beyond …