Chapter 2 - Scoping Requirements Flashcards
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What areas are covered by the standards for newly designed or constructed buildings?
All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities
This includes fixed or built-in elements, site improvements, and pedestrian or vehicular routes.
What authority does the Executive Director have regarding the standards?
The Executive Director can make adjustments to ensure the standards adequately meet the needs of people with disabilities
This is based on factors like population served, availability, location, function of the facility, etc.
List the factors considered when determining the appropriate number and location of elements in buildings.
- Population to be served
- Availability to the user
- Location relative to distance and time
- Location relative to isolation and separation
- Function of the building or facility
- Equal treatment and opportunity
What is the exception for commercial facilities located in private residences?
The portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not covered by the standards
Portions used for commercial purposes must comply with new construction and alteration requirements.
What must each addition to an existing building comply with?
The requirements for new construction
This includes compliance with usability and access standards.
What is prohibited regarding alterations in existing buildings?
An alteration that decreases accessibility below the requirements for new construction is prohibited.
Under what conditions can alterations to existing elements be exempt from accessibility requirements?
If compliance is technically infeasible, the alteration must comply to the maximum extent feasible
This is determined by the Department in accordance with variance procedures.
What is the rule regarding alterations affecting primary function areas?
Alterations must ensure accessibility to the maximum extent feasible unless disproportional in cost and scope.
What does ‘safe harbor’ mean in the context of existing elements of a path of travel?
Elements constructed under previous standards are not required to be retrofitted solely due to an alteration in a primary function area.
What types of structures are exempt from compliance with accessibility requirements?
- Temporary structures
- Raised areas for security or safety
- Spaces accessed only by ladders or narrow passageways
- Machinery spaces for service personnel
- Single occupant structures accessed below grade or above standard curb height
What exceptions exist for operable parts on accessible elements?
- Parts for service personnel only
- Dedicated electrical or communication receptacles
- Kitchen outlets above counter length
- Floor electrical receptacles
- HVAC diffusers
- Redundant controls for single elements
Where must accessible routes be provided?
- From accessible parking spaces
- From public streets and sidewalks
- From public transportation stops to accessible entrances
What is required for multi-story buildings regarding accessible routes?
At least one accessible route must connect each story and mezzanine.
In what situation is an accessible route not required between stories in a facility?
If the facility is less than three stories or less than 3000 square feet per story and does not serve specific public transportation functions.
What is the general rule regarding protruding objects on circulation paths?
Protruding objects must comply with Section 307.
What is the requirement for accessible routes within a site?
At least one accessible route must connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces on the same site.
What is the requirement for accessible routes in detention and correctional facilities?
An accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where cells with mobility features, all common use areas serving cells, and all public use areas are on an accessible route.
This refers to compliance with section 807.2.
In residential facilities, what is the requirement for connecting stories with mobility features?
An accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where residential dwelling units with mobility features, all common use areas serving these units, and public use areas are on an accessible route.
This is in accordance with sections 809.2 through 809.4.
What is the exception for accessible routes in multi-story transient lodging guest rooms?
An accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that spaces complying with 806.2 are on an accessible route and sleeping accommodations for two persons minimum are provided on a story served by an accessible route.
What is the requirement for accessible routes in air traffic control towers?
An accessible route shall not be required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.
What is the requirement for accessible routes in alterations and additions involving stairs and escalators?
An accessible route shall be provided between the levels served by the escalator or stair unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7.
What is the requirement for connecting accessible building entrances with spaces and elements?
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7.
What is the exception for raised courtroom stations regarding vertical access?
Raised courtroom stations shall not be required to provide vertical access provided that the required clear floor space and maneuvering space are installed for future installation.
In assembly areas with fixed seating, when is an accessible route not required?
An accessible route shall not be required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an accessible route are not provided.