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CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS
302 Floor or Ground Surfaces
302.2 Carpet. Carpet or carpet file shall be securely attached and shall have a firm
cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a
level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cuUuncut pile texture.
Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall
be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed
exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.
1/2 max
13
Figure 302.2 Carpet Pile Height
302.3 Openings. Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage
of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3,
409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that
the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
dominant direction of travel
long dimension perpendicular to
dominant direcWr of travel
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Figure 302.3Elongated Openings in Floor or Ground Surfaces
303.2 Vertical. Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to
be vertical.
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Figure 303.2 Vertical Change in Level
303.3 Beveled. Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13
mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
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Figure 303.3 Beveled Change in Level
304 Turning Space
304.3.1 Circular Space. The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum.
The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.
304.3.2 T -Shaped Space. The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm)
square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be
clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of
obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe
clearance complying with 306 only at the end of ether the base or one arm.
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305.7.1 Forward Approach. Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm)wide minimum where the depth exceeds
24 inches (610 mm).
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Figure 305.7.1 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Forward Approach
305.7.2 Parallel Approach. Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds
15 inches (380 mm).
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Figure 305.7.2 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Parallel Approach
306 Knee and Toe Clearance
306.2 Toe Clearance,
306.2.1 General. Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches (230 mm)
above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply with 306.2
306.2.2 Maximum Depth. Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element.
306.2.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor
space, the toe clearance shall extend 17 inches (430 mm) minimum under the element
306,2.4 Additional Clearance. Space extending greater than 6 inches (150 mm) beyond the available knee
clearance at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not be considered toe clearance,
306.2.5 Width. Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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Figure 306.2 Toe Clearance
306.3 Knee Clearance.
306.3.1 General. Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above
the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with 306.3.
306.3.2 Maximum Depth. Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element at
9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
306.3.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear
floor space,. the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm)
above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above
the finish floor or ground.
306.3.4 Clearance Reduction. Between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor
or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for
each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.
306.3.5 Width. Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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Figure 306.3 Knee Clearance
307 Protruding Objects
307.2 Protrusion Limits. Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than
80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum
horizontally into the circulation path.
EXCEPTION: Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 41/2 inches (115 mm) maximum.
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307.3 Post -Mounted Objects. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation
paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030
mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between
posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm),
the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030
mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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307.4 Vertical Clearance. Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or
other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The
leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish
floor or ground.
EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above
the finish floor or ground.
308 Reach Ranges
Children's Reach Ranges
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Ages 3 and 4 36 in (915 mm) 20 in (510 mm)
Ages 5 through 8 40 in (1015 mm) 18 in (455 mm)
Ages 9 through 12 _ 44 in (1120 mm) 16 in (405 mm)
308.2 Forward Reach.
308.2.1 Unobstructed. Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward
reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall
be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space
shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the
obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20
inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach
shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
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308.3 Side Reach.
308.3.1 Unobstructed. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and
the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low
side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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308.3.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an
element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches
(865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high
side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.
Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm)
maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.
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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 (22.2 N)
maximum.
CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking
surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20, doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared
sides, elevators, and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable
requirements of''hapter 4.
Advisory 402.2 Components. Walking surfaces must have running slopes not steeper than 1:20, see 403.3.
Other components of accessible routes, such as ramps (405) and curb ramps (406), are permitted to be
more steeply sloped.
403 Walking Surfaces
403.1 General, Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.
403.2 Floor or Ground Surface. Floor or ground surfaces shall comply with 302.
403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of
walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
403.4 Changes in Level. Changes in level shall comply with 303.
403.5 Clearances. Walking surfaces shall provide clearances complying with 403.5.
EXCEPTION: Within employee work areas, clearances on common use circulation paths shall be permitted to
be decreased by work area equipment provided that the decrease is essential to the function of the work
being performed.
403.5.1 Clear Width. Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall
be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.
EXCEPTION: The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a
length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by
segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.
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403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn. Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree tum around an element
which is less than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide, clear width shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum
approaching the turn, 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum at the tum and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum
leaving the tum.
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403.5.3 Passing Spaces. An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches (1525 mm) shall
provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet (61 m) maximum.
404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates
404.2.3 Clear Width. Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) 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 (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear
opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening
width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening
width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not
exceed 4 inches (100 mm).
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Figure 404.2.3 Clear Width of Doorways
404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with
4042.4. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or
hinge side clearance.
404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be
provided when any obstruction within 18 inches (455 mm) of the latch side of a doorway
projects more than 8 inches (205 mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular
to the face of the door or gate.
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404.2.6 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 (1220 mm) minimum plus the width of
doors or gates swinging into the space.
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404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on
doors and gates shall comply with 309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches
(865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and
usable from both sides.
404.2.8.1 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.
404.2.8.2 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
404.2.9 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 doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
2. Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) 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.
404.2.10 Door and Gate Surfaces. Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (255
mm) 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. Parts creating horizontal or vertical
joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other.
Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.
404.2.11 Vision Lights. Doors, gates, and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing
one or more glazing panels that permit viewing through the panels shall have the bottom of
at least one glazed panel located 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
404.3 Automatic and Power -Assisted Doors and Gates. Automatic doors and automatic gates
shall comply with 404.3. Full -powered automatic doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10
(incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). Low-energy and
power -assisted doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (1997 or 2002 edition)
(incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1).
404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearance. Clearances atpower-assisted doors and gates shall comply
with 404.2.4. Clearances at automatic doors and gates without standby power and serving an
accessible means of egress shall comply with 404.2.4.
404.3.7 Revolving Doors, Revolving Gates, and Tumstiles. Revolving doors, revolving gates, and
turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route.
Location of Permanent Room ID Signs
Mounting height for tactile signs
Signs are to be mounted at a height to allow the baselines of raised characters to be
located between 48" and 60"above the ground.
Minimum Height: Baseline of lowest copy mounted no lower than 48" above floor
Maximum Height: Baseline of highest copy mounted no higher than 60" above floor
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