ADA Compliance & Barrier Removal Flashcards
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Which ADA title specifically covers state and local government services and programs?
Answer: Title II
Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination by state and local governments in their programs, services, and activities.
An elevator call button must be located at what maximum height above the floor?
Answer: 48 inches
ADA Standards require elevator call buttons to be centered no higher than 48 inches above the finished floor.
Under ADA Standards, the maximum cross slope of an accessible route is:
Answer: 1:48
Accessible routes must have a cross slope no steeper than 1:48 to prevent wheelchairs from drifting sideways.
A CMC recommends widening a hallway from 28 inches to 36 inches. This modification is best categorized as:
Answer: Barrier removal under Title III
Widening an existing hallway in a place of public accommodation to meet accessibility standards is classified as barrier removal under Title III.
How many accessible parking spaces are required for a lot with 75 total spaces under ADA Standards?
Answer: 3
For lots with 51–75 total spaces, ADA Standards require 3 accessible spaces, at least one of which must be van-accessible.
Tactile warning surfaces (truncated domes) at curb ramps must contrast visually with the adjacent walking surface by at least:
Answer: 50% LRV
ADA guidance and most jurisdictions require a minimum 70% LRV contrast, but the ADA Standards themselves specify 50% LRV contrast for detectable warning surfaces.
A drinking fountain in a newly constructed building must comply with ADA by providing:
Answer: Both a high and a low fountain (hi-lo configuration)
New construction must provide a hi-lo drinking fountain configuration so both wheelchair users and standing individuals are accommodated.