1. in Georgia Steven R. Jones
Accessibility
in Georgia
Steven R. Jones
for the Georgia Fire Inspectors Association for their
January Meeting
in Macon, GA at Central Georgia Technical College on
Thursday, January 19, 2017

2. State ADA Coordinator’s Office – Who we are
Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects
11/9/2016
State ADA Coordinator’s Office – Who we are
Mike Galifianakis
State ADA Coordinator
Stacey Valrie Peace
Assistant ADA Coordinator
Barbara Tucker
Information and Referral Specialist
Steven R. Jones
Senior ADA Architect
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3. State ADA Coordinator’s Office – Who we are
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4. State ADA Coordinator’s Office – What we do
Serve as a technical resource for Georgia’s ADA Title II obligations;
Manage the Statewide ADA Facility Improvements Program;
Assist state agencies in updating and strengthening compliance with ADA mandates of self-evaluation and transition planning.
Conduct general and customized training on the ADA including:
Agency Specific
Code Enforcement Focused
Design / Construction / Management Focused
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017

5. Access to Programs and Facilities is Civil Rights Law
ADA Title II “program access” requirements for state and local government entities and
ADA Title III “barrier removal” requirements for commercial ‘public accommodation’ entities include:
New Construction; (including site and building access)
Alterations; (including primary function path obligations)
Existing Buildings (even without planned changes)
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017

6. ADA - What does it mean for Design and Construction
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including:
Requirements in 28C.F.R , and 2004 ADAAG.
U.S. Department of Justice is lead federal agency for enforcement of ADA.
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January 19, 2017

7. Georgia’s Accessibility Law
Georgia law mandates that, “All government buildings, …and facilities receiving permits for construction …after July 1, 1995, shall comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner which meet ADAAG and establish the minimum state standards for accessibility.” O.C.G.A. § SFM
These rules and regulations are commonly referred to as the Georgia Accessibility Code,
Revised on March 15, 2012 to harmonize with the federal government’s 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
Revised on January 1, 2015 to point “covered multi-family housing” construction to ANSI A for technical requirements.
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January 19, 2017

8. Georgia’s Accessibility Law
Georgia Accessibility Code has a few additional obligations
covered multifamily dwellings
O.C.G.A. § and §
2% of rental apartments, privately funded with 20 units or more in the complex
as of Jan. 1, ANSI A Type A Unit is accessible unit
5% of temporary lodging
both w 50% roll in showers
primary pedestrian entrances
O.C.G.A. § and § (11)(b)
all accessible, although
2010 ADA says 60% of public entrances, plus others that are required §206.4
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January 19, 2017

9. Georgia’s Accessibility Law
Georgia Accessibility Code has additional obligations
Parking Signage
O.C.G.A. §
Churches covered per Attorney General Official Opinion
April 24, 1995 Opinion 95-20
all accessible, although exception federally in ADA since it began.
Georgia Accessibility Code can not require improvements to existing facilities although federal ADA does and the state code does not obviate compliance to the federal code.
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January 19, 2017

10. Georgia’s Accessibility Law
Georgia law O.C.G.A. § assigns jurisdiction for purposes of enforcement of this chapter to the following:
State Fire Marshals:
Central Office Plan Reviewers
Regional Inspectors
Local Code Officials
Numerous Local Authorities - Request with Resolution
City w Population greater than 45,000
County w Population greater than 100,000
Board of Regents
Central Office - Office of Real Estate and Facilities
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11. Questions ?
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12. Touch Points for Accessibility
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13. Touch Points for Accessibility
Procure
Procure Design
Analyze
Design
Review Design
Document
Construct
Complete
Occupy
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14. Touch Points for Accessibility
Sooner
the
Better
Change Impact Cost Curve (MacLeamy)
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15. Touch Points for Accessibility
Analyze
Although owners have a major liability risk, design professionals have a major impact on successful accessibility in the built environment.
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16. Touch Points for Accessibility
Design
A Design Professional’s goal to provide reasonable care in their tasks obligates them to thoroughly evaluate and document designs with accessibility in mind.
We are here to help you serve the State of Georgia and reduce risk.
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17. Georgia’s Goal for Accessibility
Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects
11/9/2016
Georgia’s Goal for Accessibility
Minimum Design Requirements
US Department of Justice ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Georgia State Fire Marshal Regulation § dated
Georgia Code § Signage - Parking for Persons with Disabilities
Universal Design would be an ultimate design goal
Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
Legal Responsibility of covered entities is non-discrimination
Government’s primary obligation is to provide “program access” - (Title II of ADA)
Commerce’s primary obligation is to “barrier removal” – (Title III of ADA)
Recommend “not design to the accessible limit” thereby reducing risk
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18. Access to Programs and Facilities is Civil Rights Law
ADA Title II “program access” requirements for state and local government entities and
ADA Title III “barrier removal” requirements for commercial ‘public accommodation’ entities include:
New Construction; (including site and building access)
Alterations; (including primary function path obligations)
Existing Buildings (even without planned changes)
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017

19. Overview of the ADA
Purpose: Equal Rights for Americans with Disabilities
Signed into law July 26, 1990 after twenty-two years of Architectural Barriers Act for federally funded projects
Disability definition broadened in 2008 as courts had narrowed over initial eighteen years
Five Titles
Title I - Employment
Title II - Public Services (government & transportation)
Title III - Public Accommodations (businesses & organizations).
Title IV - Telecommunications
Title V - Miscellaneous - Protection and Advocacy
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20. Overview of the ADA Civil Rights Law
Issues of Discrimination: - Handled by:
Employment - US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Education - US Department of Education
Housing - US Department of Housing
Public Land - US Department of Interior
Transportation - US Department of Transportation
Access - US Department of Justice
Each of these federal organizations provide technical assistance, provide advocacy for those with disabilities and handle complaints
Additionally there is an official network of regional technical assistance organizations called the ADA National Network
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21. Overview of the ADA
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22. Government Entities - Title II: Program Accessibility
Services cannot be denied because facilities are inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
Program accessibility standard involves continual review of programs - “viewed in their entirety”
Are all programs accessible?
Can program be handled a different way?
Is there sufficient space for program population?
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January 19, 2017

23. Commercial Public Entities - Title III: Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Services cannot be denied because facilities are inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
Readily Achievable Barrier Removal facility accessibility standard involves constant review of services.
Are barriers to access identified?
What effort has been made to remove them?
What resources are available to remove them?
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24. Questions ?
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25. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
First is Introduction and Regulations - outlined in the Overview
Second are the actual Design Standard Sections - bulk of our time ahead
Third is the Index and Lists - helpful without digital search available
Design Standard Sections:
Chapter 1 Application and Administration
Including Reference Standards (Section 105.2)
like Lifts and Elevators referenced to ASME
and Definitions (Section 106.5)
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26. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
Design Standard Sections – continued :
Chapter 2 Probably the most CRITICAL Chapter – Scoping
Section 201 clarifies the application of the ADA to Temporary Structures
Section 203 outlines General Exceptions to ADA like Employee Work Areas
Chapter 3 called Building Blocks, which are referenced throughout the ADA Standards as basis for design, focused on user interface.
Chapter 4 is on Accessible Routes, similar to Building Blocks used throughout the ADA, but focused on accessing the blocks.
Chapter 5 is Site Elements: Parking, Loading, Stairs, Handrails, which are detailed here and also referenced throughout
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27. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
Design Standard Sections – continued :
Chapter 2 Probably the most CRITICAL Chapter – Scoping
Section 201 clarifies the application of the ADA to Temporary Structures
Section 203 outlines General Exceptions to ADA like Employee Work Areas
Chapter 3 called Building Blocks, which are referenced throughout the ADA Standards as basis for design, focused on user interface.
Chapter 4 is on Accessible Routes, similar to Building Blocks used throughout the ADA, but focused on accessing the blocks.
Chapter 5 is Site Elements: Parking, Loading, Stairs, Handrails, which are detailed here and also referenced throughout
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28. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
Design Standard Sections – continued :
Chapter 2 Probably the most CRITICAL Chapter – Scoping
Section 201 clarifies the application of the ADA to Temporary Structures
Section 203 outlines General Exceptions to ADA like Employee Work Areas
Section outlines General Exception for Multi Story Building Access
Chapter 3 called Building Blocks, which are referenced throughout the ADA Standards as basis for design, focused on user interface.
Typical accessible surfaces and clearances for those with disabilities
Chapter 4 is on Accessible Routes, similar to Building Blocks used throughout the ADA, but focused on accessing the blocks.
Chapter 5 is Site Elements: Parking, Loading, Stairs, Handrails, which are detailed here and also referenced throughout
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29. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
Design Standard Sections – continued :
Chapter 6 is highly used Plumbing Elements and Facilities
used in conjunction with Plumbing code
Latest amendment to GA Plumbing code
allows no Drinking Fountain if less than an occupant load of 25.
If Drinking Fountain provided then two spout heights are required.
If only one urinal, then it does not have to be compliant.
When six or more toilets and/or urinals fixtures, then one must be ambulatory comparment design.
Chapter 7 is Communication Elements and Features
When required by Scoping, then Signage and Alarms details are clarified in this chapter
Chapter 8 is Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements
Things like Assembly Area - Wheelchair spaces with Companion and Aisle seating
Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms Kitchens and Kitchenettes
Transient Lodging Guest Rooms Judicial Spaces Transportation Storage
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30. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards - Major Sections
Design Standard Sections – continued :
Chapter 9 is Built-In Elements …not freestanding
Dining and Work Surfaces
Benches
Check-Out Aisles and Sales Counters
Chapter 10 is Recreation Facilities
Amusement Rides
Boating Facilities
Exercise Machines and Equipment
Fishing Piers and Platforms
Golf and Miniature Golf Facilities
Play Areas and Pools
Shooting and Firing Facilities
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31. Questions ?
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32. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Safe Harbor
New term in 2010 Standards “safe harbor”:
Existing elements covered under the 1991 ADA Standards that comply with those requirements are “safe” from further changes.
Section (b)(2)(i).
Exception: new facilities not previously “codified”
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33. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Safe Harbor
Safe harbor is not applicable to:
New Alterations to existing facilities
Elements newly addressed in 2010 Standards
Play and recreational facilities
Children’s facilities
Recreational Facilities – i.e. Swimming Pools, Play, Golf, Boating, Fishing
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January 19, 2017

34. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Alteration Path of Travel
First lets define Alteration:
Per Section 106.5
A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.
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35. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Alteration Path of Travel
Then lets clarify that Alteration, like new construction must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards:
Per Section 202.3
Where existing elements or spaces are altered, each altered element or space shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.
Exception for Residential dwelling units.
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36. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Alteration Path of Travel
Then lets define Primary Function:
Per Section Advisory
An area of a building or facility containing a major activity for which the building or facility is intended.
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37. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Alteration Path of Travel
Then lets define Path of Travel obligation:
Per Section 202.4
In addition to the requirements of 202.3, an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area, including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General.
Per Section Advisory the disproportionate limit is 20%
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38. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Design Standards – Alteration Path of Travel
How is this work in reality.
These obligate architects and contractors to give itemized information about the cost of alterations that affect the usability of the space to the owner to determine, confirm, and justify compliance with these federal alteration requirements.
This regulation again is enforced by the federal government and not the State enforcement entities as the GA Accessibility Code becomes effective upon a permit for construction.
This fact does not remove owners from compliance with the ADA and its goal to improve access in existing buildings in alterations.
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39. Basics of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
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40. Questions ?
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41. Details of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
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42. Reference Standards 2010 ADA Standards
ANSI Reference Standard - Operable Doors
Power Operated Pedestrian Doors – A
Power Assist Doors – A
ASME Reference Standard - Pedestrian Transport
Elevators and Escalators – A
Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts – A18.1b or 2003
ASTM Reference Standards - Play
Equipment – ASTM
Surface Impact Attenuation – ASTM or ASTM
Surface Access – ASTM
ICC Reference Standards - Exiting
Means of Egress – IBC or or 2003
Areas of Refuge or Rescue Assistance
Railings
NFPA Reference Standards for Fire Alarms
Equipment – NFPA or 2002

43. Definitions 2010 ADA Standards
106.5 Defined Terms
Accessible Means of Egress
Continuous way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.
Children’s Use
Elements designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.
Common Use
Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people.
Employee Work Area
All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas.
Entrance
Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibule if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of the entry door or gate.
Play Area
Portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.

44. Definitions 2010 ADA Standards
106.5 Defined Terms
Public Entrance
An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.
Public Way
Street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet.
Ramp
A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20.
Restricted Entrance
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but not public use and that is not a service entrance.
Technically Infeasible
With respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements.
Walk
An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas.

45. Exceptions & Accessible Routes 2010 ADA Standards
203 General Exceptions
Construction Sides
Machinery Spaces
Single Occupant Structures
Residential Facilities
Employee Work Areas Spaces and Elements
Water Slides, Diving Platforms, Boxing Rings, Sport Referee, Judging, Scoring Areas
Animal Containment Areas
206 Accessible Routes
Site Arrival
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
Within a Site
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access

46. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
206 Accessible Routes
Public Entrances
In addition to parking structure, tunnel, elevated walkway, or transportation facility entrances, at least 60 percent of all public entrances shall have accessible doors.
Employee Work Areas
Common use circulation paths within employee work areas shall be accessible
Play Area
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the play area. The accessible route shall connect ground level play components required to comply with and elevated play components required to comply with , including entry and exit points.
208 Parking Spaces
Minimum Number.
One for every 25 for first 100, and first is van accessible. See Table 208.2
Van Parking Spaces. 
For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by to comply with 502, at least one shall be a van parking space complying with 502.

47. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
302 Floor or Ground Surfaces
302.1 General.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
EXCEPTIONS: within animal containment areas and areas of sport activity
Advisory
A stable surface is one that remains unchanged by contaminants or applied force, so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition.
A firm surface resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface.
A slip-resistant surface provides sufficient frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation.
302.2 Carpet.
Pile height shall be 1/2 inch maximum.
302.3 Openings.
Openings in surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than ½” diameter.

48. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
303 Changes in Level
303.2 Vertical.
Changes in level of 1/4 inch high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
303.3 Beveled.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch high minimum and 1/2 inch high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

49. Changes in Level Tool
Existing Threshold exception

51. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
Typically based on
Wheelchair Operation
US Access Board – Parking Requirements - Animation

52. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
304 Turning Space
305 Clear Floor or Ground Space
306 Knee and Toe Clearance 52

53. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
307 Protruding Objects
308 Reach Ranges
309 Operable Parts
309.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
309.3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308.
309.4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds maximum.
EXCEPTION: Gas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds max 53

54. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
403 Walking Surfaces
Clear Width.
Shall be 36 inches minimum.
EXCEPTION: reduced to 32 inches minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum
Passing Spaces.
An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum. Passing spaces shall be either: a space 60 inches minimum by 60 inches minimum

55. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
US Access Board – Parking Requirements - Animation

56. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
Revolving Doors, Gates, and Turnstiles.
Shall not be part of an accessible route.
Double-Leaf Doors and Gates.
At least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall meet Clear Width and Maneuvering Clearance requirements.
Clear Width.
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches minimum.
EXCEPTIONS:
In alterations, a projection of 5/8” shall be permitted into clear width
Door closers and stops permitted to be 78 inches min above the finish floor

57. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
Maneuvering Clearances.
Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance.

58. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
Thresholds.
Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch high maximum
EXCEPTION: Existing or altered thresholds 3/4 inch high maximum that have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1:2
Doors in Series and Gates in Series.
The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series and gates in series shall be 48 inches min plus the width of doors or gates swinging into the space.

59. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
Door Closers and Gate Closers.
Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
Spring Hinges.
Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

60. Door Closing Speed Tool

61. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
Door and Gate Opening Force.
Fire doors shall have a minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows:
1. Interior hinged, sliding or folding doors and gates: 5 pounds maximum.
These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
Door and Gate Surfaces.
Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate.
Vision Lights.
Panels that permit viewing shall have the bottom of at least one glazed panel located 43 inches maximum above the finish floor.

62. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
405 Ramps
405.2 Slope.
Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.
405.3 Cross Slope.
Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.
Rise.
The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches maximum.
Landings.
Ramps shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run.
Handrails.
Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches shall have handrails.
Edge Protection.
Edge Protection shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at landings. 62

63. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
502 Parking Spaces
502.2 Vehicle Spaces.
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and an adjacent access aisle marked and 60 inches wide minimum per
Ground Surfaces.
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48.

64. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
502 Parking Spaces
US Access Board – Parking Requirements - Animation

65. Overview 2010 ADA Standards
502 Parking Spaces
502.5 Vertical Clearance.
Parking spaces for vans and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches minimum.
502.6 Identification.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Georgia Code - Parking Identification. (O.C.G.A )
By a blue metal reflective sign which is at least 12 inches in width and 18 inches in length and is erected at a height of seven feet from the bottom of the sign to its ground surface and in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the following words: "Permit Parking Only," "Tow-Away Zone," and the international symbol for accessibility. The warnings required in this subparagraph shall be centered on the sign, printed in white, and shall occupy at least 75 percent of the surface area of the sign.

66. 2010 ADA Standards Drinking Fountains
Standards have gotten very specific:
“low” fountain approach only forward - no longer side
Spout outlet - 36” maximum above floor or ground
Spout outlet - 38” to 43” above floor or ground
“high” fountain for use by those with bending difficulties
Spout outlet - 5” maximum back from front of unit
Spout outlet - 15” minimum projection from the support
Spout flow - 4” minimum spout height for cup filling
Spout flow angle based on dimension from front of unit

67. Drink Fountain Water Flow Tool

68. 2010 ADA Standards Toilet Rooms

69. 2010 ADA Standards Toilet Rooms US Access Board – Parking Requirements - Animation

70. 2010 ADA Standards Bathing Facilities US Access Board – Parking Requirements - Animation

71. Details of Play 2010 ADA Standards
903 Benches
903.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space.
Clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided and shall be positioned at the end of the bench seat and parallel to the short axis of the bench.
903.3 Size.
Benches shall have seats that are 42 inches long minimum and 20 inches deep minimum and 24 inches deep maximum.
903.4 Back Support.
903.5 Height. Seat 17 inches minimum and 19 inches max. above ground
903.6 Structural Strength. 250 pounds vertical or horizontal force on seat.

72. Details of the ADA - New Construction and Alterations
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73. Touch Points for Accessibility
Document
Recommendation to not document to the limits of the regulations
Ramp Slope, Level Slope, Reach Ranges, Maximum Rise between landings
Common Design Errors:
Georgia Accessible Parking Sign, Protruding Objects in Circulation, Level Parking Areas
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74. Beware of the Limits of Accessibility in Construction
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75. Common Errors of Accessibility in Georgia
O.C.G.A
…a blue metal reflective sign which is at least 12 inches in width and 18 inches in length and is erected at a height of seven feet from the bottom of the sign to its ground surface and in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the following words: "Permit Parking Only," "Tow-Away Zone," and the international symbol for accessibility. The warnings required in this subparagraph shall be centered on the sign, printed in white, and shall occupy not less than 75 percent of the surface area of the sign.
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76. Common Toilet Room Errors of Accessibility
Doors. Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.
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77. Touch Points for Accessibility
Procure
Procure Design
Analyze
Design
Review Design
Document
Construct
Complete
Occupy
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78. Facility Specific Accessibility
2010 ADA Standards Scoping and Technical
Employee Work Areas (Spaces and Elements) §203 Only approach, enter, and exit are required
Assembly Areas (wheelchair, companion, aisle) § §802
A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters, playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.
Medical (detailed parking in §208 and §209) § §805, §902 and §904
Housing at a place of education (detailed parking in §208)
Title II or Title III §224 or § §806 or §809, and §804
Recreational facilities §234 thru § §1001 thru §1010
Amusement Rides, Boating, Exercise, Fishing, Golf, Play, Sauna, Swimming Pools and Spas, Shooting
Public Rights-of-Way
Proposed Guidelines from the US Access Board are available online. Not yet enforceable.
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017

79. Other References on Accessibility in Georgia
Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects
11/9/2016
Other References on Accessibility in Georgia
Georgia State Fire Marshal State Enforcement Assistance
US Department of Justice Federal Enforcement Assistance
US Access Board Technical Assistance
ADA National Network Technical Assistance
New England ADA Center Checklists
Evan Terry Associates Accessible Toilet Room Guide . .
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017

80. Your Touch Points for Accessibility
Thank You!
from
ADA Coordinator’s
Office
ada.georgia.gov
Steven R. Jones
Senior ADA Architect
(404)
Please complete your survey form and place at the back of the room in a stack. Thank You!
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017
Georgia Fire Inspectors Training
January 19, 2017