Facility Access
An accessible ground surface must have these three characteristics
What is firm, stable, and slip resistant?
An accessible ground surface must have these three characteristics
What is firm, stable, and slip resistant?
The optimal distance from a wall to the centerline of a toilet
What is 18”
These are required beside and behind a toilet in an accessible restroom.
What are grab bars?
The clear width of an accessible route
What is 36"?
This striped area is next to an accessible parking stall to provide entry and exit from a vehicle
What is an access aisle?
Controls such as light switches and thermostats are installed at this max height above finish floor.
What is 48"?
This switch is required at garbage disposals in visual impaired units.
What is a lighted switch?
Included in the definition of this is the requirement for handrails and a slope not to exceed 1:12
What is a ramp?
The maximum height for operable latches at pool gates.
What is 54"?
This principle of design involves building environments and products so they can be used by everyone, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design
What is universal design?
Fire alarms use this device to alert a deaf person that the alarm is sounding.
What is a visible alarm?
This feature tells a blind person what permanent room they are outside on in a building.
What is brail or tactile signage?
A maximum of 1:20 slope is the definition of this site element
What is an accessible route?
This width and length is the typical clear floor space used by the FHA.
This area beyond the latch of a door allows a person who uses a mobility device to “pull” open the door.
What is a strike side clearance?
Dwelling units and public common use amenities are connected to each other via this site feature
What is an accessible route?
1:50 is the maximum ratio allowed for this type of slope
What is a cross slope?
4 or more units in one building is the threshold for oversight from this agency
What is the FHA?
A lesser-known unit type often referred to as a “visitable” unit.
What is a Type C unit?