CAPS Universal Design Principles & Accessibility Standards 3

Question 1

According to ADA standards, what are the minimum interior dimensions for a roll-in (curbless) shower compartment?

Accepted Answer

60 inches wide x 30 inches deep

Answer

30 inches wide x 30 inches deep

Answer

36 inches wide x 36 inches deep

Answer

48 inches wide x 36 inches deep

Question 2

The Universal Design principle of 'Perceptible Information' is best described as design that:

Accepted Answer

Communicates necessary information effectively to the user regardless of ambient conditions or sensory abilities

Answer

Provides information only to licensed professionals involved in the project

Answer

Ensures all user manuals are available in printed format

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Uses only visual cues so information is unambiguous

Question 3

For aging-in-place kitchen modifications serving a seated wheelchair user, what is the recommended accessible work surface or counter height?

Accepted Answer

28–34 inches

Answer

32–36 inches

Answer

36 inches (standard)

Answer

40–42 inches

Question 4

Which of the following is a core requirement of the visitability standard as defined by organizations such as Concrete Change?

Accepted Answer

One zero-step entrance on an accessible route from the street or parking area

Answer

At least one fully ADA-compliant bathroom on the main level

Answer

A residential elevator connecting all floors of the home

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Grab bars pre-installed in all bathrooms throughout the home

Question 5

What is the recommended minimum hallway width in an aging-in-place home to comfortably accommodate a standard wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

32 inches

Answer

42 inches

Answer

48 inches

Question 6

Per ANSI A117.1 standards, grab bars installed in accessible bathrooms must be capable of withstanding a minimum static load of:

Accepted Answer

250 pounds

Answer

100 pounds

Answer

150 pounds

Answer

400 pounds

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which established many of the accessibility standards referenced in CAPS practice, was signed into law in:

Accepted Answer

1990

Answer

1973

Answer

1988

Answer

1996