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/* Part 3 of 4 of the Building requirments under theADA follows.
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 (1) Bending stress in a grab bar or seat induced by the
maximum bending moment from the application of 250 lbf (1112N)
shall be less than the allowable stress for the material of the
grab bar or seat.

 (2) Shear stress induced in a grab bar or seat by the
application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable
shear stress for the material of the grab bar or seat.  If the
connection between the grab bar or seat and its mounting bracket
or other support is considered to be fully restrained, then
direct and torsional shear stresses shall be totaled for the
combined shear stress, which shall not exceed the allowable shear
stress.

 (3) Shear force induced in a fastener or mounting device
from the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the
allowable lateral load of either the fastener or mounting device
or the supporting structure, whichever is the smaller allowable
load.

 (4) Tensile force induced in a fastener by a direct
tension force of 250 lbf (1112N) plus the maximum moment from the
application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable
withdrawal load between the fastener and the supporting
structure.

 (5) Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings.

4.26.4 Eliminating Hazards.  A handrail or grab bar and any wall
or other surface adjacent to it shall be free of any sharp or
abrasive elements.  Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 in
(3.2 mm).

4.27 Controls and Operating Mechanisms.

4.27.1 General.  Controls and operating mechanisms required to be
accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.27.

4.27.2 Clear Floor Space.  Clear floor space complying with 4.2.4
that allows a forward or a parallel approach by a person using a
wheelchair shall be provided at controls, dispensers,
receptacles, and other operable equipment.

4.27.3* Height.  The highest operable part of controls,
dispensers, receptacles, and other operable equipment shall be
placed within at least one of the reach ranges specified in 4.2.5
and 4.2.6.  Electrical and communications system receptacles on
walls shall be mounted no less than 15 in (380 mm) above the
floor.

EXCEPTION: These requirements do not apply where the use of
special equipment dictates otherwise or where electrical and
communications systems receptacles are not normally intended for
use by building occupants.


4.27.4 Operation.  Controls and operating mechanisms shall be
operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  The force required to
activate controls shall be no greater than 5 lbf (22.2 N).

4.28 Alarms.

4.28.1 General.  Alarm systems required to be accessible by 4.1
shall comply with 4.28.  At a minimum, visual signal appliances
shall be provided in buildings and facilities in each of the
following areas: restrooms and any other general usage areas
(e.g., meeting rooms), hallways, lobbies, and any other area for
common use.

4.28.2* Audible Alarms.  If provided, audible emergency alarms
shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent
sound level in the room or space by at least 15 dbA or exceeds
any maximum sound level with a duration of 60 seconds by 5 dbA,
whichever is louder.  Sound levels for alarm signals shall not
exceed 120 dbA.

4.28.3* Visual Alarms.  Visual alarm signal appliances shall be
integrated into the building or facility alarm system.  If single
station audible alarms are provided then single station visual
alarm signals shall be provided.  Visual alarm signals shall have
the following minimum photometric and location features:

 (1) The lamp shall be a xenon strobe type or equivalent.

 (2) The color shall be clear or nominal white (i.e.,
unfiltered or clear filtered white light).

 (3) The maximum pulse duration shall be two-tenths of one
second (0.2 sec) with a maximum duty cycle of 40 percent.  The
pulse duration is defined as the time interval between initial
and final points of 10 percent of maximum signal.

 (4) The intensity shall be a minimum of 75 candela.

 (5) The flash rate shall be a minimum of 1 Hz and a
maximum of 3 Hz.

 (6) The appliance shall be placed 80 in (2030 mm) above
the highest floor level within the space or 6 in (152 mm) below
the ceiling, whichever is lower.

 (7) In general, no place in any room or space required to
have a visual signal appliance shall be more than 50 ft (15 m)
from the signal (in the horizontal plane).  In large rooms and
spaces exceeding 100 ft (30 m) across, without obstructions 6 ft
(2 m) above the finish floor, such as auditoriums, devices may be
placed around the perimeter, spaced a maximum 100 ft (30 m)
apart, in lieu of suspending appliances from the ceiling.

 (8) No place in common corridors or hallways in which
visual alarm signalling appliances are required shall be more
than 50 ft (15 m) from the signal.

4.28.4* Auxiliary Alarms.  Units and sleeping accommodations
shall have a visual alarm connected to the building emergency
alarm system or shall have a standard 110-volt electrical
receptacle into which such an alarm can be connected and a means
by which a signal from the building emergency alarm system can
trigger such an auxiliary alarm.  When visual alarms are in place
the signal shall be visible in all areas of the unit or room.
Instructions for use of the auxiliary alarm or receptacle shall
be provided.

4.29 Detectable Warnings.

4.29.1 General.  Detectable warnings required by 4.1 and 4.7
shall comply with 4.29.

4.29.2* Detectable Warnings on Walking Surfaces.  Detectable
warnings shall consist of raised truncated domes with a diameter
of nominal 0.9 in (23 mm), a height of nominal 0.2 in (5 mm) and
a center-to-center spacing of nominal 2.35 in (60 mm) and shall
contrast visually with adjoining surfaces, either light-on-dark,
or dark-on-light.

The material used to provide contrast shall be an integral part
of the walking surface.  Detectable warnings used on interior
surfaces shall differ from adjoining walking surfaces in
resiliency or sound-on-cane contact.

4.29.3 Detectable Warnings on Doors To Hazardous Areas.
(Reserved).

4.29.4 Detectable Warnings at Stairs.  (Reserved).

4.29.5 Detectable Warnings at Hazardous Vehicular Areas.  If a
walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces
are not separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between
the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, the boundary between
the areas shall be defined by a continuous detectable warning
which is 36 in (915 mm) wide, complying with 4.29.2.

4.29.6 Detectable Warnings at Reflecting Pools.  The edges of
reflecting pools shall be protected by railings, walls, curbs, or
detectable warnings complying with 4.29.2.

4.29.7 Standardization.  (Reserved).

4.30 Signage.

4.30.1* General.  Signage required to be accessible by 4.1 shall
comply with the applicable provisions of 4.30.

4.30.2* Character Proportion.  Letters and numbers on signs shall
have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a
stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.

4.30.3 Character Height.  Characters and numbers on signs shall
be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to
be read.  The minimum height is measured using an upper case X.
Lower case characters are permitted.
Height Above Finished Floor
Minimum Character Height
Suspended or Projected
Overhead in compliance with
4.4.2
3 in (75 mm) minimum
4.30.4* Raised and Brailled Characters and Pictorial Symbol Signs
(Pictograms).  Letters and numerals shall be raised 1/32 in,
upper case, sans serif or simple serif type and shall be
accompanied with Grade 2 Braille.  Raised characters shall be at
least 5/8 in (16 mm) high, but no higher than 2 in (50 mm).
Pictograms shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal
description placed directly below the pictogram.  The border
dimension of the pictogram shall be 6 in (152 mm) minimum in
height.

4.30.5* Finish and Contrast.  The characters and background of
signs shall be eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish.
Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background --
either light characters on a dark background or dark characters
on a light background.

4.30.6 Mounting Location and Height.  Where permanent
identification is provided for rooms and spaces, signs shall be
installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door.
Where there is no wall space to the latch side of the door,
including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the
nearest adjacent wall.  Mounting height shall be 60 in (1525 mm)
above the finish floor to the centerline of the sign.  Mounting
location for such signage shall be so that a person may approach
within 3 in (76 mm) of signage without encountering protruding
objects or standing within the swing of a door.

4.30.7* Symbols of Accessibility.

 (1) Facilities and elements required to be identified as
accessible by 4.1 shall use the international symbol of
accessibility.  The symbol shall be displayed as shown in Fig.
43(a) and (b).

 (2) Volume Control Telephones.  Telephones required to
have a volume control by 4.1.3(17)(b) shall be identified by a
sign containing a depiction of a telephone handset with radiating
sound waves.

 (3) Text Telephones.  Text telephones required by
4.1.3(17)(c) shall be identified by the international TDD symbol
(Fig 43(c)).  In addition, if a facility has a public text
telephone, directional signage indicating the location of the
nearest text telephone shall be placed adjacent to all banks of
telephones which do not contain a text telephone.  Such
directional signage shall include the international TDD symbol.
If a facility has no banks of telephones, the directional signage
shall be provided at the entrance (e.g., in a building
directory).

 (4) Assistive Listening Systems.  In assembly areas where
permanently installed assistive listening systems are required by
4.1.3(19)(b) the availability of such systems shall be identified
with signage that includes the international symbol of access for
hearing loss (Fig 43(d)).

4.30.8* Illumination Levels.  (Reserved).

4.31 Telephones.

4.31.1 General.  Public telephones required to be accessible by
4.1 shall comply with 4.31.

4.31.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space.  A clear floor or ground
space at least 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) that allows
either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a
wheelchair shall be provided at telephones (see Fig. 44).  The
clear floor or ground space shall comply with 4.2.4.  Bases,
enclosures, and fixed seats shall not impede approaches to
telephones by people who use wheelchairs.

4.31.3* Mounting Height.  The highest operable part of the
telephone shall be within the reach ranges specified in 4.2.5 or
4.2.6.

4.31.4 Protruding Objects.  Telephones shall comply with 4.4.


4.31.5 Hearing Aid Compatible and Volume Control Telephones
Required by 4.1.

 (1) Telephones shall be hearing aid compatible.

 (2) Volume controls, capable of a minimum of 12 dbA and a
maximum of 18 dbA above normal, shall be provided in accordance
with 4.1.3.  If an automatic reset is provided then 18 dbA may be
exceeded.

4.31.6 Controls.  Telephones shall have pushbutton controls where
service for such equipment is available.

4.31.7 Telephone Books.  Telephone books, if provided, shall be
located in a position that complies with the reach ranges
specified in 4.2.5 and 4.2.6.

4.31.8 Cord Length.  The cord from the telephone to the handset
shall be at least 29 in (735 mm) long.

4.31.9* Text Telephones Required by 4.1.

 (1) Text telephones used with a pay telephone shall be
permanently affixed within, or adjacent to, the telephone
enclosure.  If an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone cord
shall be sufficiently long to allow connection of the text
telephone and the telephone receiver.

 (2) Pay telephones designed to accommodate a portable text
telephone shall be equipped with a shelf and an electrical outlet
within or adjacent to the telephone enclosure.  The telephone
handset shall be capable of being placed flush on the surface of
the shelf.  The shelf shall be capable of accommodating a text
telephone and shall have 6 in (152 mm) minimum vertical clearance
in the area where the text telephone is to be placed.

 (3) Equivalent facilitation may be provided.  For example,
a portable text telephone may be made available in a hotel at the
registration desk if it is available on a 24-hour basis for use
with nearby public pay telephones.  In this instance, at least
one pay telephone shall comply with paragraph 2 of this section.
In addition, if an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone
handset cord shall be sufficiently long so as to allow connection
of the text telephone and the telephone receiver.  Directional
signage shall be provided and shall comply with 4.30.7.

4.32 Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables.

4.32.1 Minimum Number.  Fixed or built-in seating or tables
required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.32.

4.32.2 Seating.  If seating spaces for people in wheelchairs are
provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor space complying
with 4.2.4 shall be provided.  Such clear floor space shall not
overlap knee space by more than 19 in (485 mm) (see Fig. 45).

4.32.3 Knee Clearances.  If seating for people in wheelchairs is
provided at tables or counters, knee spaces at least 27 in (685
mm) high, 30 in (760 mm) wide, and 19 in (485 mm) deep shall be
provided (see Fig. 45).

4.32.4* Height of Tables or Counters.  The tops of accessible
tables and counters shall be from 28 in to 34 in (710 mm to 865
mm) above the finish floor or ground.

4.33 Assembly Areas.

4.33.1 Minimum Number.  Assembly and associated areas required to
be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.33.

4.33.2* Size of Wheelchair Locations.  Each wheelchair location
shall provide minimum clear ground or floor spaces as shown in
Fig.  46.

4.33.3* Placement of Wheelchair Locations.  Wheelchair areas
shall be an integral part of any fixed seating plan and shall be
provided so as to provide people with physical disabilities a
choice of admission prices and lines of sight comparable to those
for members of the general public.  They shall adjoin an
accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in case of
emergency.  At least one companion fixed seat shall be provided
next to each wheelchair seating area.  When the seating capacity
exceeds 300, wheelchair spaces shall be provided in more than one
location.  Readily removable seats may be installed in wheelchair
spaces when the spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair
users.

EXCEPTION: Accessible viewing positions may be clustered for
bleachers, balconies, and other areas having sight lines that
require slopes of greater than 5 percent.  Equivalent accessible
viewing positions may be located on levels having accessible
egress.

4.33.4 Surfaces.  The ground or floor at wheelchair locations
shall be level and shall comply with 4.5.

4.33.5 Access to Performing Areas.  An accessible route shall
connect wheelchair seating locations with performing areas,
including stages, arena floors, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and
other spaces used by performers.

4.33.6* Placement of Listening Systems.  If the listening system
provided serves individual fixed seats, then such seats shall be
located within a 50 ft (15 m) viewing distance of the stage or
playing area and shall have a complete view of the stage or
playing area.

4.33.7* Types of Listening Systems.  Assistive listening systems
(ALS) are intended to augment standard public address and audio
systems by providing signals which can be received directly by
persons with special receivers or their own hearing aids and
which eliminate or filter background noise.  The type of
assistive listening system appropriate for a particular
application depends on the characteristics of the setting, the
nature of the program, and the intended audience.  Magnetic
induction loops, infra-red and radio frequency systems are types
of listening systems which are appropriate for various
applications.

4.34 Automated Teller Machines.

4.34.1 General.  Each machine required to be accessible by 4.1.3
shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with 4.34.

4.34.2 Controls.  Controls for user activation shall comply with
the requirements of 4.27.

4.34.3 Clearances and Reach Range.  Free standing or built-in
units not having a clear space under them shall comply with
4.27.2 and 4.27.3 and provide for a parallel approach and both a
forward and side reach to the unit allowing a person in a
wheelchair to access the controls and dispensers.

4.34.4 Equipment for Persons with Vision Impairments.
Instructions and all information for use shall be made accessible
to and independently usable by persons with vision impairments.

4.35 Dressing and Fitting Rooms.

4.35.1 General.  Dressing and fitting rooms required to be
accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.35 and shall be on an
accessible route.

4.35.2 Clear Floor Space.  A clear floor space allowing a person
using a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn shall be provided in
every accessible dressing room entered through a swinging or
sliding door.  No door shall swing into any part of the turning
space.  Turning space shall not be required in a private dressing
room entered through a curtained opening at least 32 in (815 mm)
wide if clear floor space complying with section 4.2 renders the
dressing room usable by a person using a wheelchair.

4.35.3 Doors.  All doors to accessible dressing rooms shall be in
compliance with section 4.13.

4.35.4 Bench.  Every accessible dressing room shall have a 24 in
by 48 in (610 mm by 1220 mm) bench fixed to the wall along the
longer dimension.  The bench shall be mounted 17 in to 19 in (430
mm to 485 mm) above the finish floor.  Clear floor space shall be
provided alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair
to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  The structural
strength of the bench and attachments shall comply with 4.26.3.
Where installed in conjunction with showers, swimming pools, or
other wet locations, water shall not accumulate upon the surface
of the bench and the bench shall have a slip-resistant surface.

4.35.5 Mirror.  Where mirrors are provided in dressing rooms of
the same use, then in an accessible dressing room, a full-length
mirror, measuring at least 18 in wide by 54 in high (460 mm by
1370 mm), shall be mounted in a position affording a view to a
person on the bench as well as to a person in a standing
position.

NOTE: Sections 4.1.1 through 4.1.7 and sections 5 through 10 are
different from ANSI A117.1 in their entirety and are printed in
standard type.

5. RESTAURANTS AND CAFETERIAS.

5.1* General.  Except as specified or modified in this section,
restaurants and cafeterias shall comply with the requirements of
4.1 to 4.35.  Where fixed tables (or dining counters where food
is consumed but there is no service) are provided, at least 5
percent, but not less than one, of the fixed tables (or a portion
of the dining counter) shall be accessible and shall comply with
4.32 as required in 4.1.3(18).  In establishments where separate
areas are designated for smoking and non-smoking patrons, the
required number of accessible fixed tables (or counters) shall be
proportionally distributed between the smoking and non-smoking
areas.  In new construction, and where practicable in
alterations, accessible fixed tables (or counters) shall be
distributed throughout the space or facility.

5.2 Counters and Bars.  Where food or drink is served at counters
exceeding 34 in (865 mm) in height for consumption by customers
seated on stools or standing at the counter, a portion of the
main counter which is 60 in (1525 mm) in length minimum shall be
provided in compliance with 4.32 or service shall be available at
accessible tables within the same area.

5.3 Access Aisles.  All accessible fixed tables shall be
accessible by means of an access aisle at least 36 in (915 mm)
clear between parallel edges of tables or between a wall and the
table edges.

5.4 Dining Areas.  In new construction, all dining areas,
including raised or sunken dining areas, loggias, and outdoor
seating areas, shall be accessible.  In non-elevator buildings,
an accessible means of vertical access to the mezzanine is not
required under the following conditions: 1) the area of mezzanine
seating measures no more than 33 percent of the area of the total
accessible seating area; 2) the same services and decor are
provided in an accessible space usable by the general public;
and, 3) the accessible areas are not restricted to use by people
with disabilities.  In alterations, accessibility to raised or
sunken dining areas, or to all parts of outdoor seating areas is
not required provided that the same services and decor are
provided in an accessible space usable by the general public and
are not restricted to use by people with disabilities.

5.5 Food Service Lines.  Food service lines shall have a minimum
clear width of 36 in (915 mm), with a preferred clear width of 42
in (1065 mm) to allow passage around a person using a wheelchair.
Tray slides shall be mounted no higher than 34 in (865 mm) above
the floor (see Fig. 53).  If self-service shelves are provided,
at least 50 percent of each type must be within reach ranges
specified in 4.2.5 and 4.2.6.

5.6 Tableware and Condiment Areas.  Self-service shelves and
dispensing devices for tableware, dishware, condiments, food and
beverages shall be installed to comply with 4.2 (see Fig. 54).

5.7 Raised Platforms.  In banquet rooms or spaces where a head
table or speaker's lectern is located on a raised platform, the
platform shall be accessible in compliance with 4.8 or 4.11.
Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by placement
of tables or by a curb.

5.8 Vending Machines and Other Equipment.  Spaces for vending
machines and other equipment shall comply with 4.2 and shall be
located on an accessible route.

5.9 Quiet Areas.  (Reserved).

6. MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES.

6.1 General.  Medical care facilities included in this section
are those in which people receive physical or medical treatment
or care and where persons may need assistance in responding to an
emergency and where the period of stay may exceed twenty-four
hours.  In addition to the requirements of 4.1 through 4.35,
medical care facilities and buildings shall comply with 6.

 (1) Hospitals - general purpose hospitals, psychiatric
facilities, detoxification facilities - At least 10 percent of
patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and common use
areas are required to be designed and constructed to be
accessible.

 (2) Hospitals and rehabilitation facilities that
specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility, or units
within either that specialize in treating conditions that affect
mobility - All patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use
and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed
to be accessible.

 (3) Long term care facilities, nursing homes - At least 50
percent of patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and
common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to
be accessible.

 (4) Alterations to patient bedrooms.

 (a) When patient bedrooms are being added or altered as
part of a planned renovation of an entire wing, a department, or
other discrete area of an existing medical facility, a percentage
of the patient bedrooms that are being added or altered shall
comply with
6.3. The percentage of accessible rooms provided shall be
consistent with the percentage of rooms required to be accessible
by the applicable requirements of 6.1(1), 6.1(2), or 6.1(3),
until the number of accessible patient bedrooms in the facility
equals the overall number that would be required if the facility
were newly constructed.  (For example, if 20 patient bedrooms are
being altered in the obstetrics department of a hospital, 2 of
the altered rooms must be made accessible.  If, within the same
hospital, 20 patient bedrooms are being altered in a unit that
specializes in treating mobility impairments, all of the altered
rooms must be made accessible.) Where toilet/bathrooms are part
of patient bedrooms which are added or altered and required to be
accessible, each such patient toilet/bathroom shall comply with
6.4.

 (b) When patient bedrooms are being added or altered
individually, and not as part of an alteration of the entire
area, the altered patient bedrooms shall comply with 6.3, unless
either:
a) the number of accessible rooms provided in the department or
area containing the altered patient bedroom equals the number of
accessible patient bedrooms that would be required if the
percentage requirements of 6.1(1), 6.1(2), or 6.1(3) were applied
to that department or area; or b) the number of accessible
patient bedrooms in the facility equals the overall number that
would be required if the facility were newly constructed.  Where
toilet/bathrooms are part of patient bedrooms which are added or
altered and required to be accessible, each such toilet/bathroom
shall comply with 6.4.

6.2 Entrances.  At least one accessible entrance that complies
with 4.14 shall be protected from the weather by canopy or roof
overhang.  Such entrances shall incorporate a passenger loading
zone that complies with 4.6.6.

6.3 Patient Bedrooms.  Provide accessible patient bedrooms in
compliance with 4.1 through 4.35.  Accessible patient bedrooms
shall comply with the following:

 (1) Each bedroom shall have a door that complies with
4.13.

EXCEPTION:  Entry doors to acute care hospital bedrooms for in-
patients shall be exempted from the requirement in 4.13.6 for
maneuvering space at the latch side of the door if the door is at
least 44 in (1120 mm) wide.

 (2) Each bedroom shall have adequate space to provide a
maneuvering space that complies with 4.2.3.  In rooms with 2
beds, it is preferable that this space be located between beds.

 (3) Each bedroom shall have adequate space to provide a
minimum clear floor space of 36 in (915 mm) along each side of
the bed and to provide an accessible route complying with 4.3.3
to each side of each bed.

6.4 Patient Toilet Rooms.  Where toilet/bath rooms are provided
as a part of a patient bedroom, each patient bedroom that is
required to be accessible shall have an accessible toilet/bath
room that complies with 4.22 or 4.23 and shall be on an
accessible route.

7. BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE.

7.1 General.  In addition to the requirements of 4.1 to 4.35, the
design of all areas used for business transactions with the
public shall comply with 7.

7.2 Sales and Service Counters, Teller Windows, Information
Counters.

 (1) In department stores and miscellaneous retail stores
where counters have cash registers and are provided for sales or
distribution of goods or services to the public, at least one of
each type shall have a portion of the counter which is at least
36 in (915mm) in length with a maximum height of 36 in (915 mm)
above the finish floor.  It shall be on an accessible route
complying with 4.3.  The accessible counters must be dispersed
throughout the building or facility.  In alterations where it is
technically infeasible to provide an accessible counter, an
auxiliary counter meeting these requirements may be provided.

 (2) At ticketing counters, teller stations in a bank,
registration counters in hotels and motels, box office ticket
counters, and other counters that may not have a cash register
but at which goods or services are sold or distributed, either:

 (i) a portion of the main counter which is a minimum of 36
in (915 mm) in length shall be provided with a maximum height of
36 in (915 mm); or

 (ii) an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 in
(915 mm) in close proximity to the main counter shall be
provided; or

 (iii) equivalent facilitation shall be provided (e.g., at
a hotel registration counter, equivalent facilitation might
consist of:  (1) provision of a folding shelf attached to the
main counter on which an individual with disabilities can write,
and (2) use of the space on the side of the counter or at the
concierge desk, for handing materials back and forth).

All accessible sales and service counters shall be on an
accessible route complying with 4.3.

 (3)* Assistive Listening Devices. (Reserved)

7.3* Check-out Aisles.

 (1) In new construction, accessible check-out aisles shall
be provided in conformance with the table below:

 Total Check-out Aisles
 of Each Design

 1 - 4
 5 - 8
 8 - 15
 over 15

 Minimum Number of Accessible Check-out Aisles Of Each
Design


1 2 3
 3, plus 20% of additional
aisles
EXCEPTION:  In new construction, where the selling space is under
5000 square feet, only one check-out aisle is required to be
accessible.

EXCEPTION:  In alterations, at least one check-out aisle shall be
accessible in facilities under 5000 square feet of selling space.
In facilities of 5000 or more square feet of selling space, at
least one of each design of check-out aisle shall be made
accessible when altered until the number of accessible check-out
aisles of each design equals the number required in new
construction.

Examples of check-out aisles of different "design" include those
which are specifically designed to serve different functions.
Different "design" includes but is not limited to the following
features - length of belt or no belt; or permanent signage
designating the aisle as an express lane.

 (2) Clear aisle width for accessible check-out aisles
shall comply with 4.2.1 and maximum adjoining counter height
shall not exceed 38 in (965 mm) above the finish floor.  The top
of the lip shall not exceed 40 in (1015 mm) above the finish
floor.

 (3) Signage identifying accessible check-out aisles shall
comply with 4.30.7 and shall be mounted above the check-out aisle
in the same location where the check-out number or type of
check-out is displayed.

7.4 Security Bollards.  Any device used to prevent the removal of
shopping carts from store premises shall not prevent access or
egress to people in wheelchairs.  An alternate entry that is
equally convenient to that provided for the ambulatory population
is acceptable.

8. LIBRARIES.

8.1 General.  In addition to the requirements of 4.1 to 4.35, the
design of all public areas of a library shall comply with 8,
including reading and study areas, stacks, reference rooms,
reserve areas, and special facilities or collections.

8.2 Reading and Study Areas.  At least 5 percent or a minimum of
one of each element of fixed seating, tables, or study carrels
shall comply with 4.2 and 4.32.  Clearances between fixed
accessible tables and between study carrels shall comply with
4.3.


8.3 Check-Out Areas.  At least one lane at each check-out area
shall comply with 7.2(1).  Any traffic control or book security
gates or turnstiles shall comply with 4.13.

8.4 Card Catalogs and Magazine Displays.  Minimum clear aisle
space at card catalogs and magazine displays shall comply with
Fig. 55.  Maximum reach height shall comply with 4.2, with a
height of 48 in (1220 mm) preferred irrespective of approach
allowed.

8.5 Stacks.  Minimum clear aisle width between stacks shall
comply with 4.3, with a minimum clear aisle width of 42 in (1065
mm) preferred where possible.  Shelf height in stack areas is
unrestricted (see Fig.  56).

9. ACCESSIBLE TRANSIENT LODGING.

 (1) Except as specified in the special technical
provisions of this section, accessible transient lodging shall
comply with the applicable requirements of 4.1 through 4.35.
Transient lodging includes facilities or portions thereof used
for sleeping accommodations, when not classed as a medical care
facility.

9.1 Hotels, Motels, Inns, Boarding Houses, Dormitories, Resorts
and Other Similar Places of Transient Lodging.

9.1.1 General.  All public use and common use areas are required
to be designed and constructed to comply with section 4
(Accessible Elements and Spaces:  Scope and Technical
Requirements).

EXCEPTION:  Sections 9.1 through 9.4 do not apply to an
establishment located within a building that contains not more
than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by
the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such
proprietor.

9.1.2 Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms, and Suites.  Accessible
sleeping rooms or suites that comply with the requirements of 9.2
(Requirements for Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms, and Suites)
shall be provided in conformance with the table below.  In
addition, in hotels, of 50 or more sleeping rooms or suites,
additional accessible sleeping rooms or suites that include a
roll- in shower shall also be provided in conformance with the
table below.  Such accommodations shall comply with the
requirements of 9.2, 4.21, and Figure 57(a) or (b).
Number of Rooms
Accessible Rooms
Rooms with Roll-in
Showers
1 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
1
76 to 100
4
1
101 to 150
5
2
151 to 200
6
2
201 to 300
7
3
301 to 400
8
4
401 to 500
9
4, plus one for
each additional 100
over 400
501 to 1000
2% of total
1001 and over
20 plus 1 for each 100
over 1000

9.1.3 Sleeping Accommodations for Persons with Hearing
Impairments.  In addition to those accessible sleeping rooms and
suites required by 9.1.2, sleeping rooms and suites that comply
with 9.3 (Visual Alarms, Notification Devices, and Telephones)
shall be provided in conformance with the following table:
Number of Elements
Accessible Elements
1 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
76 to 100
4
101 to 150
5
151 to 200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400
8
401 to 500
9
501 to 1000
2% of total
1001 and over
20 plus 1 for each 100 over
1000
9.1.4 Classes of Sleeping Accommodations.

 (1) In order to provide persons with disabilities a range
of options equivalent to those available to other persons served
by the facility, sleeping rooms and suites required to be
accessible by 9.1.2 shall be dispersed among the various classes
of sleeping accommodations available to patrons of the place of
transient lodging.  Factors to be considered include room size,
cost, amenities provided, and the number of beds provided.

 (2) Equivalent Facilitation.  For purposes of this
section, it shall be deemed equivalent facilitation if the
operator of a facility elects to limit construction of accessible
rooms to those intended for multiple occupancy, provided that
such rooms are made available at the cost of a single occupancy
room to an individual with disabilities who requests a
single-occupancy room.

9.1.5. Alterations to Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms, and
Suites.  When sleeping rooms are being altered in an existing
facility, or portion thereof, subject to the requirements of this
section, at least one sleeping room or suite that complies with
the requirements of 9.2 (Requirements for Accessible Units,
Sleeping Rooms, and Suites) shall be provided for each 25
sleeping rooms, or fraction thereof, of rooms being altered until
the number of such rooms provided equals the number required to
be accessible with 9.1.2.  In addition, at least one sleeping
room or suite that complies with the requirements of 9.3 (Visual
Alarms, Notification Devices, and Telephones) shall be provided
for each 25 sleeping rooms, or fraction thereof, of rooms being
altered until the number of such rooms equals the number required
to be accessible by 9.1.3.

9.2 Requirements for Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms and Suites.


9.2.1 General.  Units, sleeping rooms, and suites required to be
accessible by 9.1 shall comply with 9.2.

9.2.2 Minimum Requirements.  An accessible unit, sleeping room or
suite shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3 and have
the following accessible elements and spaces.

 (1) Accessible sleeping rooms shall have a 36 in (915 mm)
clear width maneuvering space located along both sides of a bed,
except that where two beds are provided, this requirement can be
met by providing a 36 in (915 mm) wide maneuvering space located
between the two beds.

 (2) An accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect
all accessible spaces and elements, including telephones, within
the unit, sleeping room, or suite.  This is not intended to
require an elevator in multi-story units as long as the spaces
identified in 9.2.2(6) and (7) are on accessible levels and the
accessible sleeping area is suitable for dual occupancy.

 (3) Doors and doorways designed to allow passage into and
within all sleeping rooms, suites or other covered units shall
comply with 4.13.

 (4) If fixed or built-in storage facilities such as
cabinets, shelves, closets, and drawers are provided in
accessible spaces, at least one of each type provided shall
contain storage space complying with 4.25.  Additional storage
may be provided outside of the dimensions required by 4.25.

 (5) All controls in accessible units, sleeping rooms, and
suites shall comply with 4.27.

 (6) Where provided as part of an accessible unit, sleeping
room, or suite, the following spaces shall be accessible and
shall be on an accessible route:

 (a) the living area.

 (b) the dining area.

 (c) at least one sleeping area.

 (d) patios, terraces, or balconies.  EXCEPTION: The
requirements of 4.13.8 and 4.3.8 do not apply where it is
necessary to utilize a higher door threshold or a change in level
to protect the integrity of the unit from wind/water damage.
Where this exception results in patios, terraces or balconies
that are not at an accessible level, equivalent facilitation
shall be provided. (e.g., Equivalent facilitation at a hotel
patio or balcony might consist of providing raised decking or a
ramp to provide accessibility).

 (e) at least one full bathroom (i.e., one with a water
closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub or shower).

 (f) if only half baths are provided, at least one half
bath.

 (g) carports, garages or parking spaces.

 (7) Kitchens, Kitchenettes, or Wet Bars.  When provided as
accessory to a sleeping room or suite, kitchens, kitchenettes,
wet bars, or similar amenities shall be accessible.  Clear floor
space for a front or parallel approach to cabinets, counters,
sinks, and appliances shall be provided to comply with 4.2.4.
Countertops and sinks shall be mounted at a maximum height of 34
in (865 mm) above the floor.  At least fifty percent of shelf
space in cabinets or refrigerator/freezers shall be within the
reach ranges of 4.2.5 or 4.2.6 and space shall be designed to
allow for the operation of cabinet and/or appliance doors so that
all cabinets and appliances are accessible and usable.  Controls
and operating mechanisms shall comply with 4.27.

 (8) Sleeping room accommodations for persons with hearing
impairments required by 9.1 and complying with 9.3 shall be
provided in the accessible sleeping room or suite.

9.3 Visual Alarms, Notification Devices and Telephones.

9.3.1 General.  In sleeping rooms required to comply with this
section, auxiliary visual alarms shall be provided and shall
comply with 4.28.4.  Visual notification devices shall also be
provided in units, sleeping rooms and suites to alert room
occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell.
Notification devices shall not be connected to auxiliary visual
alarm signal appliances.  Permanently installed telephones shall
have volume controls complying with 4.31.5; an accessible
electrical outlet within 4 ft (1220 mm) of a telephone connection
shall be provided to facilitate the use of a text telephone.

9.3.2 Equivalent Facilitation.  For purposes of this section,
equivalent facilitation shall include the installation of
electrical outlets (including outlets connected to a facility's
central alarm system) and telephone wiring in sleeping rooms and
suites to enable persons with hearing impairments to utilize
portable visual alarms and communication devices provided by the
operator of the facility.

9.4 Other Sleeping Rooms and Suites.  Doors and doorways designed
to allow passage into and within all sleeping units or other
covered units shall comply with 4.13.5.

9.5 Transient Lodging in Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses,
Transient Group Homes, and Other Social Service Establishments.

9.5.1 New Construction.  In new construction all public use and
common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to
comply with section 4.  At least one of each type of amenity
(such as washers, dryers and similar equipment installed for the
use of occupants) in each common area shall be accessible and
shall be located on an accessible route to any accessible unit or
sleeping accommodation.

EXCEPTION:  Where elevators are not provided as allowed in
4.1.3(5), accessible amenities are not required on inaccessible
floors as long as one of each type is provided in common areas on
accessible floors.

9.5.2 Alterations.

 (1) Social service establishments which are not homeless
shelters:

 (a) The provisions of 9.5.3 and 9.1.5 shall apply to
sleeping rooms and beds.

 (b) Alteration of other areas shall be consistent with the
new construction provisions of 9.5.1.

 (2) Homeless shelters.  If the following elements are
altered, the following requirements apply:

 (a) at least one public entrance shall allow a person with
mobility impairments to approach, enter and exit including a
minimum clear door width of 32 in (815 mm).

 (b) sleeping space for homeless persons as provided in the
scoping provisions of 9.1.2 shall include doors to the sleeping
area with a minimum clear width of 32 in (815 mm) and maneuvering
space around the beds for persons with mobility impairments
complying with 9.2.2(1).

 (c) at least one toilet room for each gender or one unisex
toilet room shall have a minimum clear door width of 32 in (815
mm), minimum turning space complying with 4.2.3, one water closet
complying with 4.16, one lavatory complying with 4.19 and the
door shall have a privacy latch; and, if provided, at least one
tub or shower shall comply with 4.20 or 4.21, respectively.

 (d) at least one common area which a person with mobility
impairments can approach, enter and exit including a minimum
clear door width of 32 in (815 mm).

 (e) at least one route connecting elements (a), (b), (c)
and
(d) which a person with mobility impairments can use including
minimum clear width of 36 in (915 mm), passing space complying
with 4.3.4, turning space complying with 4.2.3 and changes in
levels complying with 4.3.8.

 (f) homeless shelters can comply with the provisions of
(a)-
(e) by providing the above elements on one accessible floor.

9.5.3. Accessible Sleeping Accommodations in New Construction.
Accessible sleeping rooms shall be provided in conformance with
the table in 9.1.2 and shall comply with 9.2 Accessible Units,
Sleeping Rooms and Suites (where the items are provided).
Additional sleeping rooms that comply with 9.3 Sleeping
Accommodations for Persons with Hearing Impairments shall be
provided in conformance with the table provided in 9.1.3.

In facilities with multi-bed rooms or spaces, a percentage of the
beds equal to the table provided in 9.1.2 shall comply with
9.2.2(1).

10. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.  (Reserved).
APPENDIX

This appendix contains materials of an advisory nature and
provides additional information that should help the reader to
understand the minimum requirements of the guidelines or to
design buildings or facilities for greater accessibility.  The
paragraph numbers correspond to the sections or paragraphs of the
guideline to which the material relates and are therefore not
consecutive (for example, A4.2.1 contains additional information
relevant to 4.2.1).  Sections of the guidelines for which
additional material appears in this appendix have been indicated
by an asterisk.  Nothing in this appendix shall in any way
obviate any obligation to comply with the requirements of the
guidelines itself.

A2.2 Equivalent Facilitation.  Specific examples of equivalent
facilitation are found in the following sections:

 4.1.6(3)(c) Elevators in Alterations
 4.31.9 Text Telephones
7.2 Sales and Service Counters, Teller Windows, Information
Counters
9.1.4 Classes of Sleeping Accommodations 9.2.2(6)(d) Requirements
for Accessible Units,
 Sleeping Rooms, and Suites

A4.1.1 Application.

A4.1.1(3) Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas.  Where
there are a series of individual work stations of the same type
(e.g., laboratories, service counters, ticket booths), 5%, but
not less than one, of each type of work station should be
constructed so that an individual with disabilities can maneuver
within the work stations.  Rooms housing individual offices in a
typical office building must meet the requirements of the
guidelines concerning doors, accessible routes, etc. but do not
need to allow for maneuvering space around individual desks.
Modifications required to permit maneuvering within the work area
may be accomplished as a reasonable accommodation to individual
employees with disabilities under Title I of the ADA.
Consideration should also be given to placing shelves in employee
work areas at a convenient height for accessibility or installing
commercially available shelving that is adjustable so that
reasonable accommodations can be made in the future.

If work stations are made accessible they should comply with the
applicable provisions of 4.2 through 4.35.


A4.1.2 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New
Construction.

A4.1.2(5)(e) Valet parking is not always usable by individuals
with disabilities.  For instance, an individual may use a type of
vehicle controls that render the regular controls inoperable or
the driver's seat in a van may be removed.  In these situations,
another person cannot park the vehicle.  It is recommended that
some self-parking spaces be provided at valet parking facilities
for individuals whose vehicles cannot be parked by another person
and that such spaces be located on an accessible route to the
entrance of the facility.