ADA

Question 1

What is the minimum size of the vertical grab bar at the side wall of an accessible toilet?

Answer 1

18” (45 mm) long

Question 2

A local gallery is designing a brochure stand (12″W x 30″H) in an open reception area.
Which would be the maximum mounting height to suggest for the brochures?

Answer 2

15” AFF to bottom

Question 3

All accessible (barrier free) lower cabinets must have a toe kick that measures:

Answer 3

6” D maximum x 9” H minimum (150 mm x 230 mm)

Question 4

How high can a light switch be mounted?

Answer 4

48” (1200 mm)

Question 5

Accessible (barrier free) work counters should be no higher than:

Answer 5

34” (850 mm) AFF

Question 6

The vertical grab bar at the side-wall of an accessible toilet must be mounted at:

Answer 6

39 inches (990 mm) - 41 inches (1040 mm) AFF

Question 7

Clearance around an accessible (barrier free) toilet must be at least:

Answer 7

60” (1500 mm) along the rear wall and 56” (1420 mm) along the side wall

Question 8

In an accessible shower, on how many sides of the stall are grab bars required?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

Working under the IBC, a designer has calculated that a total exit width of 8 ft is required from a store.
What combination of door widths would meet most exiting requirements?

Answer 9

three 36 in (914 mm) doors remotely located. Because only 36 inches (914 mm) wide doors will provide a clear exit width of 32 inches (813 mm) for an accessible means of egress.

Question 10

What is the minimum clear floor space required for a wheelchair?

Answer 10

30”x48” (750 mm x 1200 mm)

Question 11

The centerline of accessible (barrier free) toilets must be how far from the side wall or partition of a toilet compartment?

Answer 11

16” (405 mm) - 18” (455 mm)

Question 12

You have been hired by a local doctor to design new office and patient spaces.

The doctor is very involved in the selections and has found wall sconces to use in the exam room corridors.

The wall sconce measures 16 in (400 mm)H x 5 in (125 mm)D. What must you do in this situation to comply with life safety and ADA codes?

Answer 12

mount each sconce so that the bottom of the sconce is 80” (2115 mm) or higher AFF

Question 13

What is the minimum dimension for the bottom stair handrail extension?

Answer 13

not less than the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser

Question 14

What is the minimum clear floor space required for side transfer for an accessible (barrier free) shower?

Answer 14

36” x 48” (900 mm x 1200 mm)

Question 15

What is the minimum clear width of a 10′ long hallway in a walk-in clinic?

Answer 15

44

Question 16

A design that addresses the maximum number of individuals regardless of mental or physical ability level is called what type of design?

Answer 16

Universal

Question 17

When designing egress and other accessible portions of a project, what combination of elements should be included with regard to sensory considerations?

Answer 17

visual and tactile elements

Question 18

Sensory considerations when designing egress and other accessible portions of a project should include what combination of elements?

Answer 18

visual and tactile elements

Question 19

What is NOT a requirement of an accessible tub?
A. handheld spray shower
B. head faucet in control area
C. enclosures
D. shower seat at tub

Answer 19

C. enclosures

Question 20

Where would contrast be of BEST use in a facility for the elderly?
A. Wayfinding signage
B. Furniture and flooring
C. Stair treads
D. Corridor walls and flooring

Answer 20

C. Stair treads

Question 21

What are the MOST important design elements for physically disabled people that should be incorporated into the design of a high rise office building to
provide a safe egress?

Answer 21

Audible and visual alarms

Question 22

What are the main attributes of bariatric design in furniture?

Answer 22

width is wider and frames are stronger

Question 23

When designing an accessible kitchen, all of the following are true EXCEPT?
A. the pipes under the sink should be wrapped and insulated to avoid possible burns
B. the bottom of upper cabinets should be mounted no more than 54 inches (1350 mm) AFF
C. a toe kick that is 6 in(150 mm) x 9 in(230 mm) should be used
D. appliances with controls on the front and not at the back of the appliance should be used

Answer 23

B. the bottom of upper cabinets should be mounted no more than 54 inches (1350 mm) AFF

Question 24

In order to support caring for an elderly family member, the designer needs to add an accessible bathroom in the client’s home. The designer must take space from two closets in two bedrooms to make enough room. the client wants a tub/shower, a toilet and lavatory.
They will install a permanent tiled shower seat. For the smallest size tub available, what is the finished size of the alcove?

Answer 24

30 (760) min x 60 (1525)

Question 25

What is the minimum distance between a double door vestibule – one swings in and one swings out of the vestibule?

Answer 25

48” (1220 mm) plus the width of the door at 90 degrees

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT true about barrier-free doorways?
A. the opening force required to push or pull open an interior hinged door cannot be more than 5 ft-lbf
B. a door must have a minimum clear open width of 32” (815 mm) when opened at 90 degrees
C. the maximum depth of a doorway that is 32” (815 mm) wide is 18” (455 mm)
D. thresholds at doorways cannot exceed 1/2” (13 mm) in height and must be beveled so no slope of the threshold is greater than 1:2

Answer 26

C. the maximum depth of a doorway that is 32” (815 mm) wide is 18” (455 mm)

Question 27

During space planning, the designer must locate a 36 in door leading from a corridor, where limited space is available, into another room.
One option is to orient the corridor either perpendicular or parallel to the wall separating the corridor from the room and to swing the door in any direction. The door will have a latch only, with no closer.

In order to provide for accessibility and minimize the width of the corridor, which of the following door orientations and approach directions would best meet the criteria?

A. front approach, door swings into corridor
B. hinge side approach, door swings into room
C. latch side approach, door swings into corridor
D. front approach, door swings into room

Answer 27

B. hinge side approach, door swings into room

Question 28

Which of the following is true about accessible plumbing:
A. all exposed hot water pipes and drains MUST be insulated or otherwise protect wheelchair users from burns on legs
B. exposed pipes should not protrude more than 8” (200 mm) from the wall
C. to avoid the possibility of leg burns, drains must be placed in the floor and not in the wall
D. all of these

Answer 28

A. all exposed hot water pipes and drains MUST be insulated or otherwise protect wheelchair users from burns on legs

Question 29

The minimum clear width for a door is:

Answer 29

32 inches (815 mm)

Question 30

If a passing route is less than 60″W (1525 mm), then passing spaces at least 60″ x 60″ (1525 mm x 1525 mm) must be provided at intervals not to exceed?

Answer 30

200 ft (61 m)

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT true about all suite exit doors when the suites are located in a multi- level commercial building?
A. there must be 18” (455 mm) clear space on the push side of the door and 12” (305) clear space on the pull side
B. doors from occupied spaces into the path of egress travel cannot project more than 7 in. (180 mm) into the required width
C. exit access doors must open in the direction of exit travel
D. doors shall be a minimum of 7ft (2.1M) high

Answer 31

A. there must be 18” (455 mm) clear space on the push side of the door and 12” (305) clear space on the pull side

Question 32

When designing a stairway, which items must be designed to specific requirements to be accessible?

Answer 32

Nosing and Handrail

Question 33

The minimum clearance at an accessible (barrier free) counter is:

Answer 33

30” W x 17” D (760 mm x 430 mm)

Question 34

When designing a home for a client who uses a wheelchair, what is the most important factor when considering windows in a living room?

Answer 34

provide crank handles

Question 35

A design that addresses the maximum number of individuals regardless of mental or physical ability level is called what type of design?

Answer 35

Universal

Question 36

Understanding “disability” and “specials needs” is an important factor when designing interior spaces that accommodate individuals with one or both of these life challenges.
What are the main differences between the two terms?

Answer 36

Disabled is about a “physical” issue; special needs is about an “educational” issue.

Question 37

What is the minimum width of an interior corridor?

Answer 37

44” (1100 mm)

Question 38

A wall sconce you have specified projects 5″ from the wall into a corridor.
What is the minimum mounting height?

Answer 38

80”

Question 39

Where are flame-spread ratings in a building most restrictive?

Answer 39

in exit enclosures

Question 40

In a commercial space, an object (wall sconce, sign, etc.) that is mounted at 65″ AFF must be no deeper than:

Answer 40

4” (100 mm)