ADA Compliance & Barrier Removal Flashcards

Under the ADA, what is the maximum slope ratio permitted for a newly constructed accessible ramp?

Answer: 1:12

The ADA Standards require a maximum slope of 1:12 (one inch of rise per 12 inches of run) for accessible ramps.

A doorway in an existing facility measures 30 inches wide. Which ADA barrier removal strategy is most appropriate?

Answer: Install an offset (swing-clear) hinge to gain clear width

Offset hinges can add up to 2 inches of clear width, often bringing a 30-inch door to the 32-inch minimum without structural work.

Which entity is primarily responsible for ensuring that places of public accommodation remove architectural barriers under Title III of the ADA?

Answer: The private business owner

Title III places the obligation to remove barriers in places of public accommodation on the private business owner when removal is readily achievable.

An accessible parking space for a van must have an adjacent access aisle of at least how many feet in width?

Answer: 8 feet

Van-accessible spaces require an 8-foot-wide access aisle to accommodate wheelchair lifts and side-entry ramps.

Under ADA Standards, the maximum height of a forward-reach obstruction over a counter is:

Answer: 48 inches

For an unobstructed forward reach, the ADA limits the high reach to 48 inches above the finished floor.

When evaluating barrier removal priorities under Title III, which category should a business address FIRST?

Answer: Access to the goods and services of the place of public accommodation

The ADA's recommended priority order begins with enabling people with disabilities to physically enter and access goods and services.

A restroom grab bar must be mounted at what height range above the finished floor?

Answer: 33–36 inches

ADA Standards require grab bars in accessible restrooms to be mounted between 33 and 36 inches above the finished floor.