CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route on a playground?
- 36 inches (Correct answer)
- 44 inches
- 60 inches
- 48 inches
Correct answer: 36 inches
The ADA requires a minimum clear width of 36 inches for accessible routes, though 44 inches is preferred where possible.
Question 2: Under ADA guidelines, what percentage of elevated play components must be accessible via a ramp or transfer system?
- 25%
- 50% (Correct answer)
- 75%
- 100%
Correct answer: 50%
At least 50% of elevated play components must be accessible via a ramp or transfer system under ADA playground standards.
Question 3: What is the maximum slope allowed for an accessible route on a playground surface?
- 1:12
- 1:16
- 1:20 (Correct answer)
- 1:8
Correct answer: 1:20
Accessible routes on playgrounds must have a maximum slope of 1:20 (5%) to accommodate wheelchair users safely.
Question 4: Which surface material is generally NOT considered accessible under ASTM F1951 and ADA guidelines?
- Poured-in-place rubber
- Engineered wood fiber (loose) (Correct answer)
- Rubber tiles
- Bonded rubber mulch
Correct answer: Engineered wood fiber (loose)
Loose engineered wood fiber can impede wheelchair movement and generally does not meet ASTM F1951 accessibility requirements without compaction.
Question 5: What does the ADA require for the turning radius of a wheelchair turning space on a playground?
- A 60-inch diameter circle or T-shaped space (Correct answer)
- A 48-inch diameter circle
- A 36-inch diameter circle
- A 72-inch diameter circle
Correct answer: A 60-inch diameter circle or T-shaped space
A wheelchair turning space must provide a 60-inch diameter circle or an equivalent T-shaped space per ADA Standards.
Question 6: Under ADA playground guidelines, where must accessible routes connect?
- Only to the main entrance
- To accessible parking only
- To each accessible play component and accessible entry/exit point (Correct answer)
- To at least one piece of equipment per age group
Correct answer: To each accessible play component and accessible entry/exit point
Accessible routes must connect to each accessible play component and all accessible entry and exit points on the playground.
Question 7: What is the maximum cross-slope permitted on an accessible playground surface route?
- 1:50 (2%) (Correct answer)
- 1:20 (5%)
- 1:12 (8.33%)
- 1:33 (3%)
Correct answer: 1:50 (2%)
Cross-slopes on accessible routes may not exceed 1:50 (2%) to prevent wheelchairs from drifting sideways.
CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 3
What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route on a playground?