Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

Deborah Nash, ASID, RID, RAS

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Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

•Be better at avoiding costly project corrections relating to accessibility regulation.

•Be more discerning of accessibility products and issues during the specification and construction phases.

•Become more confident and accurate in your client consultation relating to accessibility issues in your new construction and renovation projects.

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

1. Leaving Out Mounting Dimensions

TAS Figure 30d

Obstructed high forward reach

40” max. AFF

TAS Figure 43e Proposed ADAAG Figure 703.4.1

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

2. Sparsely Notating Plans

TAS Figure 19 c & d

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

3. Neglecting Door Opening Force

& Closers

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

4. Failing to Check Door

Maneuvering Clearances

TAS Figure 25a1

18” min.

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

5. Careless Flooring Slopes &

Changes of Level

TAS Figure 7c

TAS Figure 7d

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

6. Not Fully Understanding

“Alteration to an area containing

a primary function”

3.5.44 Primary Function. With respect to an alteration of a building or facility, the primary function is a major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include, but are not limited to, the customer services lobby of a bank, the dining area of a cafeteria, the meeting rooms in a conference center, as well as offices and other work areas in which the activities of the public accommodation, commercial facility, or other private entity using the facility are carried out. Mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply storage rooms, employee lounges or locker rooms, janitorial closets, entrances, corridors, and restrooms are not areas containing a primary function.

Existing elements that must be brought into compliance when altering an area containing a primary function:

• Accessible parking serving the renovated area

• Accessible exterior & interior routes from the accessible parking area to renovated area

• Toilet rooms serving renovated area

• Drinking fountains & public pay telephone (if provided) serving renovated area

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

7. Not Consulting with Your

Registered Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

8. Believing “ADA Compliant”

Specifications

Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I: EmploymentTitle II: Public entities (state and local) & public

transportationTitle III: Public accommodation & commercial

facilitiesTitle IV: TelecommunicationsTitle V: Anti retaliation & coercion protection

Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I: EmploymentTitle II: Public entities (state and local) & public

transportationTitle III:Public accommodation & commercial

facilitiesTitle IV: TelecommunicationsTitle V: Anti retaliation & coercion protection

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

9. Designing Too Tight a

Turning Space

Circular Turning Space T-Shaped Turning Space

TAS Figure 3a TAS Figure 3b

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

10. Inattention to Toilet &

Shower Room Details

TAS Figure 30a

Accessibility:

Ten Common Design Errors to Avoid

Deborah Nash, ASID, RID, RAS

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