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Space Planning and Building Codes Flashcards

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  1. Under ADA, what is the minimum clear floor space required for a single wheelchair?

    Answer: 30 x 48 inches

    ADA requires a minimum clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches for a stationary wheelchair.

  2. What is the maximum allowable running slope for an ADA-compliant ramp?

    Answer: 1:12

    ADA ramps may not exceed a running slope of 1:12.

  3. The minimum turning space for a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn is a circle of what diameter?

    Answer: 60 inches

    A 60-inch diameter circle provides the standard wheelchair turning space.

  4. What is the maximum height for an ADA-compliant light switch or operable control above the finished floor?

    Answer: 48 inches

    Operable controls must be no higher than 48 inches for a forward or side reach.

  5. Which door maneuvering clearance is most critical for accessibility at a latch-side, front approach pull?

    Answer: 18 inches beyond the latch

    A front approach pull side requires 18 inches of clearance beyond the latch side of the door.

  6. What is the minimum clear width of an accessible route per ADA?

    Answer: 36 inches

    An accessible route must maintain a minimum clear width of 36 inches.

  7. For an accessible restroom, what is the minimum clearance required in front of a water closet for a side transfer?

    Answer: 48 inches

    A minimum 48-inch clearance is required in front of and around a water closet for approach.

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