FREE CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the 2010 ADA Standards, what is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route located *within* the boundary of a play area?

Accepted Answer

60 inches

Answer

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that accessible routes located within the boundary of the play area have a minimum clear width of 60 inches. This wider path accommodates wheelchairs passing one another or turning around more easily within the active play space. The accessible route from the site arrival point to the edge of the play area can be 36 inches.

Question 2

A new playground is designed with 15 elevated play components. According to ADA guidelines, how many of these must be located on an accessible route?

Accepted Answer

At least 50% of the elevated components.

Answer

The ADA guidelines state that for elevated play structures, at least 50% of the elevated play components must be on an accessible route. This ensures that children with disabilities have access to a significant portion of the play opportunities offered by the structure. Ramps or transfer systems are used to provide this access.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a transfer system in an accessible playground?

Accepted Answer

To provide a series of platforms that allow a user to move from their wheelchair or mobility device onto the play structure.

Answer

A transfer system is a series of platforms and supports designed to allow a user to move from their mobility device, such as a wheelchair, and progressively lift themselves onto the deck of a play structure. It typically includes a transfer platform, transfer steps, and supports for pulling up. This provides an alternative to ramps for accessing elevated components.

Question 4

A playground has 8 elevated play components and 3 different types of ground-level play components (e.g., a spring rider, a sand box, and a talk tube). How many different *types* of ground-level components must be provided on an accessible route?

Accepted Answer

At least one of each type.

Answer

The ADA requires that at least one of each *type* of ground-level play component provided must be on an accessible route. This ensures that a variety of ground-level play experiences are available to children with disabilities. Simply making one component accessible when multiple types are offered is not sufficient.

Question 5

Which of the following is generally NOT considered an accessible surfacing material when first installed, according to ASTM F1951?

Accepted Answer

Pea gravel

Answer

Pea gravel, along with sand and regular wood chips (non-EWF), is not considered an accessible surface material. These loose materials are difficult for a person using a wheelchair or other mobility device to navigate. Accessible surfaces must be firm, stable, and slip-resistant, as defined by performance tests in ASTM F1951.

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FREE CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers