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Exterior Accessible Routes

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Exterior Accessible Routes

Exterior Accessible Routes
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2.1 Is there at least one compliant route from site arrival points (parking, passenger loading zones, public sidewalks and public transportation stops) and between tenant spaces? [See 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design – 206.2.1 and 206.2.2]
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2.2 Is the route stable, firm, slip-resistant and least 36 inches wide? [403.5.1] Note: The accessible route can narrow to 32 inches min. for a max. of 24 inches. These narrower portions of the route must be at least 48 inches from each other.
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2.3 If the route is greater than 200 feet in length and less than 60 inches wide, is there a passing space no less than 60 x 60 inches? [403.5.3]
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2.4 If there are grates or openings on the route, are the openings no larger than ½ inches? Is the long dimension perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel? [302.3]
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2.5 Does the ramp meet 2010 ADAS requirements?
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2.6 If the accessible route crosses a curb, is there a curb ramp? [402.2]
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2.7 Does Curb Meet ADA Requirements?
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2.8 Does the ramp have > 6" rise with proper elemental features.
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2.9 Do stairs have risers spaced 4" minimum to 7" maximum and are treads 11" deep minimum?
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2.10 If the handrail gripping surface is non-circular: Is the perimeter no less than 4 inches and no greater than 6¼ inches?
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2.11 Do stairs have handrails complying with 505?
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2.12 Is there a level landing where the ramp changes direction that is at least 60 x 60 inches?[405.7.4]
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2.13 Is the main entrance accessible?
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2.14 If the main entrance is not accessible, is there an alternative accessible entrance? Can the alternative accessible entrance be used independently and during the same hours as the main entrance?
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2.15 Do all inaccessible entrances have signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance? [216.6]
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2.16 Cross slope exceeds 1:48 and/or running slope exceeds 5% on walking surface violating ADAS Section 403.3.
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2.17 Is the clear opening width of the accessible entrance door at least 32 inches, between the face of the door and the stop, when the door is open 90 degrees? [404.2.3]
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2.18 If there is a front approach to the pull side of the door, is there at least 18 inches of maneuvering clearance beyond the latch side plus at least 60 inches clear depth? Note: See 2010 Standards 404.2.4 for maneuvering clearance requirements on the push side of the door and side approaches to the pull side of the door. On both sides of the door, is the ground or floor surface of the maneuvering clearance level (no steeper than 1:48)? [404.2.4]
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2.19 If the threshold is vertical is it no more than ¼ inch high? -Or- No more than ½ inch high with the top ¼ inch beveled no steeper than 1:2, if the threshold was installed on or after the 1991 ADA Standards went into effect (1/26/93)? -Or- No more than ¾ inch high with the top ½ inch beveled no steeper than 1:2, if the threshold was installed before the 1991 ADA Standards went into effect (1/26/93)? [404.2.5, 303.2] Note: The first ¼ inch of the ½ or ¾ inch threshold may be vertical; the rest must be beveled.
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2.20 Is the door equipped with hardware that is operable with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist? Door handle? Lock (if provided)? [404.2.7]
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2.21 Are the operable parts of the door hardware no less than 34 inches and no greater than 48 inches above the floor or ground surface? [404.2.7]
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2.22 If the door has a closer, does it take at least 5 seconds to close from an open position of 90 degrees to a position of 12 degrees from the latch? [404.2.8]
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2.23 If there are two doors in a series, e.g. vestibule, is the distance between the doors at least 48 inches plus the width of the doors when swinging into the space? [404.2.6]
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2.24 If there is a privacy wall and the door swings out, is there at least 24 inches of maneuvering clearance beyond the door latch side and 42 inches to the privacy wall? [404.2.4]
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2.16 Cross slope exceeds 1:48 and/or running slope exceeds 5% on walking surface violating ADAS Section 403.3.
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