Course Description The adoption of the Georgia Accessibility

Course Description The adoption of the Georgia Accessibility Code (O. C. G. A. . § 120 -320) in March 2012 brought changes in the application of accessibility standards in public buildings. In 2010 the U. S. Department of Justice’s ADA Standards were updated. The regulations applicable to accessible design for covered government buildings, public buildings and facilities receiving permits for construction or renovation in the State of Georgia will be explained. § Our focus will start with the regulations and work to specifics of how the code is organized by highlighting specific issues of interest for enforcement, for example: Code structure, scoping and detailed technical requirements for the Georgia Fire Safety Symposium at GA Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, GA. § Resources for future questions and code research will be provided. § 2

Learning Objectives § Describe the mission of the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator’s Office § Identify the accessibility standards adopted by the State of Georgia § Explain new construction under the 2010 ADA Standards § Identify how alterations are handled within 2010 ADA Standards 3

Learning Objectives § Explain why ADA exists § Explain ADA Structure § Explain 2010 ADA Design Standards § Administration § Definitions and Reference Standards § Scoping Requirements § Technical Requirements § Address Specific Questions 4

ACCESSIBILITY for Georgia Fire Safety Symposium Overview Georgia Accessibility June 2016 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission State ADA Coordinator’s Office Senior ADA Architect Steven R. Jones 404 -463 -5647

In Today’s Session we will cover: Ø State ADA Coordinators Office § Staff and Purpose § How can we help? Ø Georgia Accessibility Code § § § Enforcement by whom O. C. G. A. § 30 -3 -3 SFM Rule 120 -3 -20 Ø 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design § Title II and Title III definitions § regulations and requirements Ø Identify recent changes 6

State ADA Coordinator’s Office § Reports to State Property Officer : Steve Stancil § Part of the: Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission § Lead by: Mike Galifianakis § Supported by: § Stacey Peace § Barbara Tucker § Steve Jones § http: //ada. georgia. gov 7

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State ADA Coordinator’s Office § Mission § To provide comprehensive educational and technical support for State agencies so that those programs, services and activities operated by the State of Georgia are accessible and usable by everyone. 10

State ADA Coordinator’s Office § Mike Galifianakis § § Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission. He is responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities to advance and monitor agency compliance with the ADA statewide. Mike is a frequent lecturer on disability law. § Stacey Valrie Peace § As the Assistant State ADA Coordinator for the State ADA Coordinator’s Office, Stacey assists with the day-to-day operations of the State ADA Coordinator’s Office. Ms. Peace is the contact person for State Agency ADA Coordinators and assists with the resolution of complaints and grievances regarding State-run programs, services and activities. She directs the planning, development and delivery of training courses for the ADA Office. She is also the current Chair for the Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults. Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide § § 11

State ADA Coordinator’s Office § Steven R. Jones § As the Senior Architect on the ADA Coordinator’s team Steve provides technical assistance and training on issues of accessibility in the built environment to all State of Georgia entities, local Code enforcement officials, design professionals, property owners and the general public. Steve also manages the Statewide ADA Facilities Improvement Program, which is a Georgia General Obligation Bond for State Agencies to assist in their program accessibility accommodations in their existing facilities Steve joined the ADA Coordinator’s Office Team in October, 2013 and had spent prior six years with the Georgia Department of Corrections managing a variety of programs including those relating to accessibility. § § § Barbara Tucker § As the Information and Referral Specialist for the State ADA Coordinator’s Office Barbara provides both administrative and technical support. Additionally she works with clients to identify helpful and reliable resources, both within the Coordinator’s Office and externally. § 12

State ADA Coordinator’s Office § Ways we may assist your team’s efforts § Technical Assistance on Physical issues on: § New Construction § Alterations to Existing Construction § Prospective Funds for State Agencies issues § Technical Assistance on Employment issues § Assistance on application of Georgia code § Assistance with alternative means of communication and publications 13

The Georgia Accessibility Code and the ADA Design Standards Georgia law O. C. G. A. § 30 -3 -3 mandates “All: § government buildings, § public buildings and § facilities receiving permits for construction § after July 1, 1995, shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance which meet ADAAG and establish the minimum state standards for accessibility. " Georgia Accessibility Code SFM Rule 120 -3 -20 § Fire Marshal adopted in 1997 and revised in 2012 to set 2010 ADA Standards as basis for accessible design in Georgia for all permitted construction work. § January 1, 2015 revised to point covered multi-family housing to ANSI A 117. 1 -2003 for technical guidelines. Unit access for Georgia’s 2% requirement are now Type A of that standard. 14

The Georgia Accessibility Code and the ADA Design Standards Basically with the March 2012 changes the Georgia Accessibility Code is now harmonized with the ADA with additional obligations for: § covered multifamily dwellings § O. C. G. A. § 30 -3 -4 and 120 -3 -20 § 2% of rental apartments § as of Jan. 1, 2015 ANSI A 117. 1 - Type A Unit is the standard § 50% of these with roll in showers § 5% of temporary lodging § parking signage § O. C. G. A. § 40 -6 -221 § public entrances § O. C. G. A. § 30 -3 -2 and 120 -3 -20 § all primary pedestrian entrances are to be accessible § places of worship 15

The Georgia Accessibility Code and the ADA Design Standards Georgia law O. C. G. A. § 30 -3 -7 assigns jurisdiction for purposes of enforcement of this chapter’s rules to the following: § Safety Fire Commissioner (Fire Marshal) § Central Office Plan Reviewers § Regional Inspectors § Local Governing Enforcement Authorities § Numerous Local Authorities - Request with Resolution § City w Population greater than 45, 000 § County w Population greater than 100, 000 § Board of Regents of the University System of GA § Central Office - Office of Real Estate and Facilities 16

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First Revisions to ADA Regulations in 20 years - what are they? Ø Published in Federal Register September 15, 2010 - one book edition - see www. ADA. gov Ø Two regulations Ø Title II: State and local governments; - 28 CFR 35. 151 Ø Title III: Public accommodations and commercial facilities; - 28 CFR part 36, subpart D Ø Regulations, appendices, guidance, assistance and standards are all available at U. S. Department of Justice’s ADA website (www. ada. gov) …Ready for use… 18

Overview of ADA § Purpose: Equal Rights for Americans with Disabilities § Signed into law July 26, 1990 after twenty-two years of Architectural Barriers Act for federally funded projects § Disability definition broadened in 2008 as courts had narrowed over initial eighteen years § Five Titles § Title I - Employment § Title II - Public Services (government & transportation) § Title III - Public Accommodations (businesses & organizations). § Title IV - Telecommunications § Title V - Miscellaneous - Protection and Advocacy 19

Overview of ADA § Civil Rights Law § Issues of: - Handled by: § Employment - US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission § Education - US Department of Education § Transportation - US Department of Transportation § Public Land - US Department of Interior § Access - US Department of Justice § Each of these federal organizations provide technical assistance, advocacy and handle complaints § Additionally there is an official network of regional technical assistance organizations called the ADA National Network 20

Overview of ADA Access Requirements Title New Construction Alterations Existing Facility (No changes planned) Employment (Title I) (Government) Public Services (Title II) Public Accommodation (Title III) Reasonable Accommodation Readily Accessible/ Path of Travel Program Accessibility Readily Accessible/ Path of Travel Readily Achievable Barrier Removal

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Government Entities - Title II: Program Access Clarification § Services cannot be denied because facilities are inaccessible to persons with disabilities. § Program accessibility standard involves continual review of programs - “viewed in their entirety” § Are all programs accessible? § Can program be handled a different way? § Is there sufficient space for program population? 26

Methods to Achieve Program Access Ø Acquisition or redesign of equipment Ø Assignment of aides to beneficiaries Ø Relocate to alternate, accessible location Ø Structural, architectural changes Ø Integrated settings

Transition Plan Ø When structural changes to facilities will be undertaken to achieve program accessibility, a public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall develop, within six months of January 26, 1992, a transition plan setting forth the steps necessary to complete such changes. Ø A public entity shall provide an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in the development of the transition plan by submitting comments. Ø A copy of the transition plan shall be made available for public inspection. 28

Transition Plan Ø Identifies physical obstacles in the public entity's facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities; Ø Describes in detail the methods that will be used to make the facilities accessible; Ø Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance with this section and, if the time period of the transition plan is longer than one year, identify steps that will be taken during each year of the transition period; and Ø Indicate official responsible for implementation of plan. 29

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Commercial Public Entities - Title III: Readily Achievable Barrier Removal Clarification § Services cannot be denied because facilities are inaccessible to persons with disabilities. § Facility accessibility standard involves constant review of services in light of barrier removal. § Are barriers to access identified? § What effort has been made to remove them? § What resources are available to remove them? 32

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Overview of ADA Access Requirements Ø Requirements of the ADA – Questions: Ø What is the goal of the ADA? Ø 37

The Basics: New Construction and Alterations Major Sections of Design Standards see www. ada. gov Ø Ø First is Introduction and Regulations Second are the actual Design Standard Sections Third is the Index and Lists Design Standard Sections: Ø Chapter 1 Application and Administration Ø Including Reference Standards (Section 105. 2) Ø like Lifts and Elevators referenced to ASME Ø and Definitions (Section 106. 5) 38

Overview of 2010 ADA Standards 39

The Basics: New Construction and Alterations Major Sections of Design Standards Ø Design Standard Sections – continued : Ø Chapter 2 Probably the most CRITICAL Chapter – Scoping Ø Section 201 clarifies the application of the ADA to Temporary Structures Ø Section 203 outlines General Exceptions to ADA like Employee Work Areas Ø Chapter 3 called Building Blocks, which are referenced throughout the ADA Standards as basis for design, focused on user interface. Ø Chapter 4 is on Accessible Routes, similar to Building Blocks used throughout the ADA, but focused on accessing the blocks. Ø Chapter 5 is Site Elements: Parking, Loading, Stairs, Handrails, which are detailed here and also referenced throughout 40

The Basics: New Construction and Alterations Major Sections of Design Standards Ø Design Standard Sections – continued : Ø Chapter 6 is highly used Plumbing Elements and Facilities Ø used in conjunction with Plumbing code Ø Latest amendment to GA Plumbing code allows no Drinking Fountain if less than an occupant load of 25. Ø Chapter 7 is Communication Elements and Features Ø Signage and Alarms details are clarified here Ø Chapter 8 is Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements Ø Things like Assembly Area for Wheelchairs seating and Companion seating Ø Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms Kitchens and Kitchenettes Transient Lodging Guest Rooms Judicial Spaces 41 Transportation Storage

The Basics: New Construction and Alterations Major Sections of Design Standards Ø Design Standard Sections – continued : Ø Chapter 9 is Built-In Elements Ø Dining and Work Surfaces Ø Benches Ø Check-Out Aisles and Sales Counters Ø Chapter 10 is Recreation Facilities Ø Amusement Rides Ø Boating Facilities Ø Exercise Machines and Equipment Ø Fishing Piers and Platforms Ø Golf and Miniature Golf Facilities Ø Play Areas and Pools Ø Shooting and Firing Facilities 42

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The Basics: New Construction and Alterations “Compliance date” – March 15, 2012 Ø For Title II it is simply when actual construction starts Ø For Title III The compliance date is determined by: Ø The date the last application for a building permit is certified to be complete by a state, county, or local government; or; Ø The start date of physical construction or alteration, if no permit is required. 44

The Basics: New Construction and Alterations Ø Standards in a new layout; harmonized with the IBC, with many new revisions for more “clarity” Ø Three entirely new sections are included: § Judicial facilities (Scoping § 231 & Technical § 808) § Detention facilities (Scoping § 232 & Technical § 807) § Recreation facilities (Scoping § 234 -243 & Technical § 10) § Including: play areas, fishing, swimming pools and more… § new federal code put in place November 2013 for additional Outdoor Recreational Areas like boating, camping, picnicing, beach access and other trails, that should be considered a best practice for non-federal funded projects. 45

Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standard Ø Code is set up more like the IBC - sections refer to other sections Ø Text must be read - graphics do not tell the whole story Ø 60% of entrances under the ADA required to be accessible – Georgia maintains its definition of “accessible entrances” requiring all primary pedestrian entrances to be accessible – should only affect a small number of buildings Ø Path of travel requirements apply to Title II as they are for Title III facilities and are additional to “program access” requirements! Ø No more side approach reach height of 54” - all approaches of operable mechanisms are required to be within 48” of floor.

Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Ø Toilet Rooms: Ø In congregate toilets; if there is only one urinal, it doesn’t have to be at accessible height only if more than one. Ø When altering toilet rooms - the alternate stall is no longer accepted – either reconfigure for 2010 accessibility or provide accessible single use unisex! Ø Single User Toilet Rooms: Ø In single user toilet rooms the sinks can no longer be in the clear floor space of the toilet. Ø The door swing can cross any fixture clear floor space - if there is a 30”x 48” space clear of the door swing. 47

Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Ø Sinks: Ø Knee clearance - 27” – the 29” Valence clearance is gone – additionally 9” Toe clearance is defined Ø Sinks in exam rooms, school rooms, dental exam rooms, and hospital rooms must be accessible forward approach if for public if for staff then maybe. Ø New requirements for break rooms (if a stove/cook top is provided – sink requires forward approach) Ø In 2010 ADA Standards everything is assumed to be accessible unless excempted! 48

Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Ø Toilet rooms and “Clustering”: (Section 213. 2 Exception 4) Ø When multiple single use toilet rooms are clustered in a single location for the same function only 50% of them have to be accessible! Ø For example: multiple single use toilet rooms in a medical testing lab and 6 restrooms are provided then only 3 would need to be accessible Ø Drinking fountains must be accessible to forward approach – side approach is limited to children’s facilities. 49

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Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Safe Harbor Title II & III New term “safe harbor”: Existing elements covered under the 1991 ADA Standards that comply with those requirements are “safe” from further changes. Section 35. 150(b)(2)(i). Exception: new facilities not previously “codified” 51

Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Safe Harbor Title II & III Safe harbor is not applicable to: Ø New Alterations to existing facilities Ø Elements newly addressed in 2010 Standards ØPlay and recreational facilities ØChildren’s facilities, etc. ØRecreational Facilities – i. e. Swimming Pools 52

Section 202. 4 Accessible Buildings: Alterations. What is a “primary function” area? Ø Any area where a major activity takes place. It includes both the customer services areas and work areas in places of public accommodation. It includes all offices and work areas in commercial facilities. Ø It does not include mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply storage rooms, employee lounges or locker rooms, janitorial closets, entrances, corridors, or restrooms. Ø Path of travel requirements are now part of Title II in the new regulations! It is no longer only basic “program access” requirements! 53

202. 4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas In addition to the requirements of 202. 3, an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area, including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General. § Advisory 202. 4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas. An area of a building or facility containing a major activity for which the building or facility is intended is a primary function area. Department of Justice ADA regulations state, “Alterations made to provide an accessible path of travel to the altered area will be deemed disproportionate to the overall alteration when the cost exceeds 20% of the cost of the alteration to the primary function area. ” (28 CFR 36. 403 (f)(1)). 54

Path of Travel Requirements Ø Accessible alterations are required when “Primary Function” areas are altered…. . Ø The point of disproportionality is now defined in the new standards under an “Advisory”. Ø These obligate architects and contractors to give information about the cost of alterations that affect the usability of the space to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine compliance with these alteration requirements. 55

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Overview of changes in the 2010 ADA Standards Safe Harbor § When can “Safe Harbor” be used? Alteration Path of Travel Obligations When a property owner remodels bathrooms finishes need they be accessible? …. if so what parts? § …what if it is a State or Local Government entity remodeling these bathroom finishes? § 57

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Reference Standards 2010 ADA Standards • 105. 2. 1 ANSI Reference Standard - Operable Doors • Power Operated Pedestrian Doors – A 156. 10 - 1999 • Power Assist Doors – A 156. 19 - 2002 • 105. 2. 2 ASME Reference Standard - Pedestrian Transport • Elevators and Escalators – A 17. 1 - 2000 • Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts – A 18. 1 b - 2001 or 2003 • 105. 2. 3 ASTM Reference Standards - Play • • • Equipment – ASTM 1487 -01 Surface Impact Attenuation – ASTM 1292 -99 or ASTM 1292 -04 Surface Access – ASTM 1951 -99 • 105. 2. 4 ICC Reference Standards - Exiting • • • Means of Egress – IBC - 2000 or 2001 or 2003 Areas of Refuge or Rescue Assistance Railings • 105. 2. 5 NFPA Reference Standards for Fire Alarms • Equipment – NFPA 72 1999 or 2002 59

Definitions 2010 ADA Standards • 106. 5 Defined Terms • Accessible Means of Egress Continuous way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way. • Children’s Use Elements designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger. • Common Use Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people. • Employee Work Area All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas. • Entrance Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibule if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of the entry door or gate. • Play Area Portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children. 60

Definitions 2010 ADA Standards • 106. 5 Defined Terms • Public Entrance An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance. • Public Way Street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet. • Ramp A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1: 20. • Restricted Entrance An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but not public use and that is not a service entrance. • Technically Infeasible With respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements. • Walk An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas. 61

Exceptions & Accessible Routes 2010 ADA Standards • 203 General Exceptions • • Construction Sides Machinery Spaces Single Occupant Structures Residential Facilities Employee Work Areas Spaces and Elements Water Slides, Diving Platforms, Boxing Rings, Sport Referee, Judging, Scoring Areas Animal Containment Areas • 206 Accessible Routes • Site Arrival At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve. • Within a Site At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site. EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access 62

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 206 Accessible Routes • Public Entrances In addition to parking structure, tunnel, elevated walkway, or transportation facility entrances, at least 60 percent of all public entrances shall have accessible doors. • Employee Work Areas Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall be accessible • Play Area At least one accessible route shall be provided within the play area. The accessible route shall connect ground level play components required to comply with 240. 2. 1 and elevated play components required to comply with 240. 2. 2, including entry and exit points. • 208 Parking Spaces • 208. 2 Minimum Number. One for every 25 for first 100, and first is van accessible. See Table 208. 2 • 208. 2. 4 Van Parking Spaces. For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by 208. 2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be a van parking space complying with 502. 63

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 302 Floor or Ground Surfaces § 302. 1 General. Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302. EXCEPTIONS: within animal containment areas and areas of sport activity Advisory § A stable surface is one that remains unchanged by contaminants or applied force, so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition. § A firm surface resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface. § A slip-resistant surface provides sufficient frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation. § 302. 2 Carpet. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch maximum. § 302. 3 Openings in surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than ½” diameter. 64

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 303 Changes in Level § 303. 2 Vertical. Changes in level of 1/4 inch high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical. § 303. 3 Beveled. Changes in level between 1/4 inch high minimum and 1/2 inch high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1: 2. 65

Changes in Level Tool 404. 2. 5 Existing Threshold exception 66

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Overview 2010 ADA Standards Typically based on Wheelchair Operation 68

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 304 Turning Space • 305 Clear Floor or Ground Space • 306 Knee and Toe Clearance 69

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 307 Protruding Objects • 308 Reach Ranges • 309 Operable Parts 309. 2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided. § 309. 3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308. § 309. 4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds maximum. EXCEPTION: Gas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds max § 70

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 403 Walking Surfaces § 403. 5. 1 Clear Width. Shall be 36 inches minimum. EXCEPTION: reduced to 32 inches minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum § 403. 5. 3 Passing Spaces. An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum. Passing spaces shall be either: a space 60 inches minimum by 60 inches minimum 71

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 72

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates § 404. 2. 1 Revolving Doors, Gates, and Turnstiles. Shall not be part of an accessible route. § 404. 2. 2 Double-Leaf Doors and Gates. At least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall meet Clear Width and Maneuvering Clearance requirements. § 404. 2. 3 Clear Width. Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches minimum. EXCEPTIONS: § In alterations, a projection of 5/8” shall be permitted into clear width § Door closers and stops permitted to be 78 inches min above the finish floor 73

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates § 404. 2. 4 Maneuvering Clearances. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance. 74

Overview 2010 ADA Standards § 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 404. 2. 5 Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch high maximum EXCEPTION: Existing or altered thresholds 3/4 inch high maximum that have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1: 2 404. 2. 6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series. The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series and gates in series shall be 48 inches min plus the width of doors or gates swinging into the space. 75

Overview 2010 ADA Standards § 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 404. 2. 8. 1 Door Closers and Gate Closers. Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum. 404. 2. 8. 2 Spring Hinges. Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1. 5 seconds minimum. 76

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Overview 2010 ADA Standards § 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 404. 2. 9 Door and Gate Opening Force. Fire doors shall have a minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. Interior hinged, sliding or folding doors and gates: 5 pounds maximum. These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position. 404. 2. 10 Door and Gate Surfaces. Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. 404. 2. 11 Vision Lights. Panels that permit viewing shall have the bottom of at least one glazed panel located 43 inches maximum above the finish floor. 78

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 405 Ramps § 405. 2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1: 12. not steeper than § 405. 3 Cross Slope. Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1: 48. § 405. 6 Rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches maximum. § 405. 7 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run. § 405. 8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches shall have handrails. § 405. 9 Edge Protection shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at landings. 79

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 502 Parking Spaces § 502. 2 Vehicle Spaces. Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and an adjacent access aisle marked and 60 inches wide minimum per 502. 3. § 502. 4 Ground Surfaces. Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1: 48. 80

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 502 Parking Spaces § US Access Board - Parking Requirements - Animation 81

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 502 Parking Spaces § 502. 5 Vertical Clearance. Parking spaces for vans and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches minimum. § 502. 6 Identification. Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703. 7. 2. 1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible. " Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign. 82

Overview 2010 ADA Standards • 502 Parking Spaces § Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221) By a blue metal reflective sign which is at least 12 inches in width and 18 inches in length and is erected at a height of seven feet from the bottom of the sign to its ground surface and in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the following words: § "Permit Parking Only, " § "Tow-Away Zone, " and the § international symbol for accessibility. § The warnings required in this subparagraph shall be centered on the sign, printed in white, and shall occupy at least 75 percent of the surface area of the sign. 83

Overview GA Parking Sign Standard • 502 Parking Spaces § Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221) 84

Overview GA Parking Sign Standard • 502 Parking Spaces § Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221) O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221 …a blue metal reflective sign which is at least 12 inches in width and 18 inches in length and is erected at a height of seven feet from the bottom of the sign to its ground surface and in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the following words: "Permit Parking Only, " "Tow. Away Zone, " and the international symbol for accessibility. The warnings required in this subparagraph shall be centered on the sign, printed in white, and shall occupy not less than 75 percent of the surface area of the sign. 85

Overview GA Parking Sign Standard • 502 Parking Spaces § Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221) 2010 ADA Section 103, Equivalent Facilitation, permits the use of designs, product, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability”. 86

Overview GA Parking Sign Standard • 502 Parking Spaces § Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O. C. G. A. 40 -6 -221) GA Code says 7’ (84”) above ground surface 87

2010 ADA Standards Drinking Fountains Ø Standards have gotten very specific: Ø “low” fountain approach only forward - no longer side Ø Ø Ø Ø Spout outlet - 36” maximum above floor or ground Spout outlet - 38” to 43” above floor or ground “high” fountain for use by those with bending difficulties Spout outlet - 5” maximum back from front of unit Spout outlet - 15” minimum projection from the support Spout flow - 4” minimum spout height for cup filling Spout flow angle based on dimension from front of unit 88

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2010 ADA Standards Toilet Rooms 90

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2010 ADA Standards Bathing Facilities 92

Details of Play 2010 ADA Standards • 903 Benches - (…only when used for clothes changing) • 903. 2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided and shall be positioned at the end of the bench seat and parallel to the short axis of the bench. • 903. 3 Size. Benches shall have seats that are 42 inches long minimum and 20 inches deep minimum and 24 inches deep maximum. • 903. 4 Back Support. • 903. 5 Height. Seat 17 inches minimum and 19 inches max. above ground • 903. 6 Structural Strength. 250 pounds vertical or horizontal force on seat. 93

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Government Entities - Title II: Program Accessibility Clarification § Services cannot be denied because facilities are inaccessible to persons with disabilities. § Program accessibility standard involves looking at all programs - “viewed in their entirety” § Are all programs accessible? § Can program be handled a different way? § Is there sufficient space for program population? 95

Methods to Achieve Program Accessibility § Acquisition or redesign of equipment § automatic door opener not necessity…. . § Assignment of aides to those in need § Relocate to alternate accessible location § Structural, architectural changes § Must be “most integrated setting possible” § Now “Path of Travel” obligations apply 96

Private Entities – Title III: Barrier Removal Q. What is “Readily Achievable? ” A: Without much difficulty or expense Examples include: § Installing ramps § Installing grab bars § Accessible drinking fountains § Addition of Pool lifts 97

Determining “Readily Achievable” Barrier Removal In Private Entities - Title III Criteria includes: § Nature and cost of accommodations § Overall financial resources of organization § Relationship and location of parent entity § Type of operation of the parent company § Undue burden based on many factors 98

Resources GA Fire Marshal § www. oci. ga. gov/Fire. Marshal/Rules%20 and%20 Regulations US Department of Justice 800 -514 -0301 § www. ada. gov US Access Board 800 -872 -2253 § www. access-board. gov US ADA Network 800 -949 -4232 § www. adata. org New England ADA Center Checklist § www. adachecklist. org Evan Terry Associates 205 -972 -9100 § www. corada. com 99

Thank you! Steve Jones Senior ADA Architect Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission State ADA Coordinator's Office 270 Washington Street, Second Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Phone: 404. 463. 5647 Fax: 770. 408. 5913 TTY: 404. 657. 9993 Website: www. ada. georgia. gov 100