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ADA Accessibility Guidelines

Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE
2. GENERAL
3. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS

4. ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS AND SPACES: SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Minimum Requirements - Scoping
4.1.1 Application
4.1.2 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction
4.1.3 Accessible Buildings: New Construction
4.1.4 (Reserved)
4.1.5 Accessible Buildings: Additions
4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations
4.1.7 Accessible Buildings: Historic Preservation
4.2 Space Allowance and Reach Ranges
4.3 Accessible Route
4.4 Protruding Objects
4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces
4.6 Parking and Passenger Loading Zones
4.7 Curb Ramps
4.8 Ramps
4.9 Stairs
4.10 Elevators
4.11 Platform Lifts (Wheelchair Lifts)
4.12 Windows
4.13 Doors
4.14 Entrances
4.15 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers
4.16 Water Closets
4.17 Toilet Stalls
4.18 Urinals
4.19 Lavatories and Mirrors
4.20 Bathtubs
4.21 Shower Stalls
4.22 Toilet Rooms
4.23 Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities, and Shower Rooms
4.24 Sinks
4.25 Storage
4.26 Handrails, Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats
4.27 Controls and Operating Mechanisms
4.28 Alarms
4.29 Detectable Warnings
4.30 Signage
4.31 Telephones
4.32 Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables
4.33 Assembly Areas
4.34 Automated Teller Machines
4.35 Dressing and Fitting Rooms
4.36 Saunas and Steam Rooms
4.37 Benches

5. RESTAURANTS AND CAFETERIAS
6. MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
7. BUSINESS, MERCANTILE AND CIVIC
8. LIBRARIES
9. ACCESSIBLE TRANSIENT LODGING
10. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
11. JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FACILITIES
12. DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
13. RESIDENTIAL HOUSING [RESERVED]
14. PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY [RESERVED]

15. RECREATION FACILITIES

15.1 Amusement Rides
15.2 Boating Facilities
15.3 Fishing Piers and Platforms
15.4 Golf
15.5 Miniature Golf
15.6 Play Areas
15.7 Exercise Equipment and Machines, Bowling Lanes, and Shooting Facilities
15.8 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

FIGURES INDEX

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