Chapter 7 - Communication Elements and Features Flashcards
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What is the scope of Chapter 7?
The provisions of Chapter 7 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document.
What are the requirements for fire alarm systems according to NFPA 72?
Fire alarm systems shall have permanently installed audible and visible alarms complying with NFPA 72, with a maximum sound level of 110 dB at the minimum hearing distance.
What exceptions exist for fire alarm systems in medical care facilities?
Fire alarm systems in medical care facilities shall be permitted to be provided in accordance with industry practice.
What is the requirement for signs under section 703?
Signs shall comply with 703 and may have either one sign with both visual and tactile characters or two separate signs.
What are the requirements for raised characters on signs?
Raised characters shall be installed in accordance with 703.2 and be duplicated in braille complying with 703.3.
What is the minimum depth for raised characters?
Raised characters shall be 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) minimum above their background.
What is the required case for raised characters?
Characters shall be uppercase.
What style should raised characters be?
Characters shall be sans serif and not italic, oblique, script, or highly decorative.
What are the character proportions for raised characters?
Characters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the uppercase letter ‘O’ is 55% minimum and 110% maximum of the height of the uppercase letter ‘I’.
What is the minimum and maximum height for raised characters?
Character height shall be 5/8 inch (16 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
What is the maximum stroke thickness for raised characters?
Stroke thickness of the uppercase letter ‘I’ shall be 15% maximum of the height of the character.
What is the minimum character spacing for raised characters?
For rectangular cross sections, spacing shall be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum.
What is the minimum line spacing for raised characters?
Spacing between the baselines of separate lines shall be 135% minimum of the raised character height.
What type of Braille is required?
Braille shall be contracted (Grade 2) and comply with 703.3 and 703.4.
What is the required position for Braille on signs?
Braille shall be positioned below the corresponding text.
What is the minimum height for tactile characters above the finish floor?
Tactile characters shall be located 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum above the finish floor.
Where should tactile signs be located at doors?
The sign shall be located alongside the door at the latch side.
What are the requirements for visual characters?
Visual characters shall comply with 703.5 and have a non-glare finish.
What is the minimum height for visual characters from the finish floor?
Visual characters shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum above the finish floor.
What is the requirement for pictograms?
Pictograms shall comply with 703.6 and have a field height of 6 inches (150 mm) minimum.
What are the requirements for symbols of accessibility?
Symbols of accessibility shall comply with 703.7 and have a non-glare finish.
What is required for wheelchair accessible telephones?
Wheelchair accessible telephones shall comply with 704.2.
What is the minimum cord length for public telephones?
The cord from the telephone to the handset shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum.
What is the required gain for volume control telephones?
Volume control telephones shall provide a gain adjustable up to 20 dB minimum.
