CMC ADA Compliance & Barrier Removal 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

1:12

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The private business owner

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

8 feet

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

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

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CMC ADA Compliance & Barrier Removal 2