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DOJ P tiDOJ Perspective on Design...

James A. BostromDeputy Chief

Disability Rights SectionU. S. Department of

Justice

Kat JacksonAccessibility Specialist

Disability Rights SectionU. S. Department of

Justice

DOJ Regulations -- 28 CFR

P t 35 N di i i ti th B i f Di bilitPart 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services(as amended by the final rule published on September 15, 2010)

Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of DisabilityPart 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (as amended by the final rule published on September 15, 2010)

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ADA Requirements Apply...

Access to programs, services, or activities...

Access to goods or servicesAccess to goods or services...

Buildings and Facilities...

DOJ’s 2010 ADA Standards

Appendices B and DAppendices B and D to 36 CFR part 1191 (2009) -- 2004 ADA Guidelines...

and the requirements t i d i § 35 151contained in § 35.151

and subpart D of 28 CFR part 36

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2010 Regulations & Standards at ADA.gov

General Prohibitions Against

Discrimination

•No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be

§ 35.130(title II) and § 36.201(title

III)

excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities...

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Where Do Building Codes Fit In?

Sample Requirements for Buildings and Facilities

• Building Codes

• Life Safety Codes

• Plumbing Codes

• Other Codes and Local Regulations

• Accessibility Requirements

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Applications for Building Codes and Regulations

• New Construction

• Alterations and Renovations

• Ch f U• Change of Use

• Other Specified Events

International Building Code & ANSI A117.1

2001 and 2003

versionss

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Harmonized with Model Building Codes

Harmonized?

• Many Provisions the Same or Very Similar...

• Use Only IBC/ANSI? Why Not?

• Role of Local Building Officials

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Application in the United States...

State and LocalBuilding Codes

100% ADA Facilities -DOJ RegulationsBuilding Codes - DOJ Regulations

Greatest Accessibility...

•Follow Applicable BuildingFollow Applicable Building Code Requirement

•Follow ADA Requirement

•Choose Greatest•Choose Greatest Accessibility...

•Element by Element...

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A l i th ADAApplying the ADA Regulations and ADA

StandardsStandards

2010 Standards Applies...

•New ConstructionNew Construction

•Alterations

•State and local government facilities --Physical Changes for Program A ibilitAccessibility

•Public accommodations -- Readily Achievable Barrier Removal

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Title II & III2010 ADA Standards

A Kit of Parts...

Chapter 1 (reference standards, defined terms, etc...)

§ 35.151 or subpart D of 28 CFR part 36

Chapter 2 Scoping Requirements

Chapters 3 - 10 Technical Requirements

Requirements Not Duplicated...

New Construction

ADA Regulations --g§35.151(a) and §36.401 New Construction

...designed and constructed...

...facility or part of the y pfacility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...

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Section 201.1 Scope

• All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities and alteredportions of existing buildings and facilities shall comply with these requirements.

Existing Buildings and Facilities

ADA RegulationsADA Regulations -§35.151(b) §36.402 Alterations--

...in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of the facilityfacility or part of the facility...

...the altered portion of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...

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Existing Buildings and Facilities

202.2 Additions

202.3 Alterations

202.4 ...Primary Function AreasFunction Areas

202.5 ...Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities

Searching -- 2010 Standards

Grab BarGrab Bar

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MaintainingMaintaining Compliance

35.133 & 36.211 Maintenance of Accessible Features

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Broken Pavement or Missing Pavement

Drainage Issues

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Clearing Snow at Crosswalks

Maintaining Compliance?

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New Restaurant

Alterations & New...

206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias. In restaurants and cafeterias, an accessible route shall be provided to all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining areas.

Exception 2. In alterations, an accessible route shall not b i d i i i d k di ibe required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to use by people with disabilities.

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Existing Gate

Replacement Gate...

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Dining and Work Surfaces

Dining and Work Surfaces

Fixed and Non-Fixed

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Dining Tables

Pedestal in clear floor space

Provide accessible table

Bars

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Other Tables and Seating

35.130(b)(7) Reasonable Modification

A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless th bli tit d t t th t ki ththe public entity can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity.

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§ 36.302 Modifications in policies, practices, or proceduresp , p

A public accommodation shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, when the modifications are necessary to afford goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations to individuals with disabilitiesaccommodations to individuals with disabilities, unless the public accommodation can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations.

Public Computers

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Public Computers

§ 35.160 General --Communications...

(a)(1) A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants, members of the public,participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.

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Emergency Call Stations

Not on Accessible Route

Emergency Call Stations

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2010 StandardsChapter 3 Building Blocksp g

48 inches max -- 15 inches min

Chapter 3: Building Blocks302 Floor or Ground Surfaces

303 Changes in Level

304 Turning Space

305 Clear Floor or Ground Space

306 Knee and Toe Clearance306 Knee and Toe Clearance

307 Protruding Objects

308 Reach Ranges

309 Operable Parts

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Applying Building Blocks

302 Floor or Ground Surfaces

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Gratings on Accessible Routes

303 Changes in Level

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Ramp Over Electrical Cover

304 Turning Spaces

304 3 1 304 3 2304.3.1 60 inch min circle

304.3.2 60 inch min T-space

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305 Clear Floor or Ground Space

Blocked Clear Floor Space

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Alcoves 305.7 Maneuvering Clearance. Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1 and 305.7.2.

Alcove?

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306 Knee and Toe Clearance

Knee and Toe Clearance

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307 Protruding Objects

Recessed Hand Dryer

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Surface Mount Hand Dryer

Detectable Rail

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Wing Walls at Wall-Mounted Fountains

307 Protruding Objects

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Hazard?

Detectable Surface?

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What About?

Sculpture?

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308 Reach Ranges

Obstructed Reach

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Obstructed Reach?

Children’s Reach

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309 Operable Parts

Questions

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CONTACTS

Jim Bostrom Kat Jackson

202 - 307 – 2584jim.bostrom@usdoj.gov

202 - 514 – 0605kat.jackson@usdoj.gov