How to Improve the Accessibility of Parks and Trails
Introduction Parks and trails provide numerous benefits to the public, including opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and relaxation. However, not all individuals have equal …
ADA 101 – Bottom Extension at Stairs
2010 ADAS 505.10.3 Bottom Handrail Extension at Stairs At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight …
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 …
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 …
ADA 101 – Handrail Clearance
ADAS 2010 505.5 Handrail Clearance. Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1 1/2 inches minimum. Code according to 2010 ADAS. Check …
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 …
ADA 101 – Curb or Barrier Edge Protection
2010 ADAS 405.9.2 Curb or Barrier Edge Protection A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere, …
ADA 101 – Handrail Height
2010 ADAS 505.4 – Handrail Height Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces, …
ADA 101 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps
2010 ADAS 505.10.1 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom …