I. FEATURES
OF ACCESSIBLE PROPERTIES
A. Accessible Route
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UFAS 4.1.2(1) 4.1.1 |
At least one
accessible route shall connect all parts within a facility and to the
outside, i.e., parking, sidewalks, and streets |
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UFAS 4.3 |
Minimum 36”
clearance except at doors |
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UFAS 4.3.4 |
If route is less
than 60” wide, 60” x 60” passing space minimum every 200’ |
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UFAS 4.3.5 |
Minimum 80”
clearance for headroom |
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UFAS 4.3.6 |
Surface should be
non-slip, firm and stable |
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UFAS 4.3.7 |
Slopes should not
exceed 1:20. If slope is greater,
apply criteria for ramps and curb ramps (parts 1.C. and 1.D. below) |
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UFAS 4.3.8 |
Changes in levels
should not exceed .5” or ramp should be curbed |
B. Parking
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UFAS 4.1.1 |
If any visitor
parking is provided by HR, at least one space shall be accessible. More may be needed, depending on number of
spaces provided |
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UFAS 4.6.2 |
Space(s) should
be located closest to accessible entrance on an accessible route |
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UFAS 4.6.3 |
Space(s) should
be minimum 96” wide |
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UFAS 4.6.3 |
Width of aisle
adjacent to accessible space is minimum 60” wide |
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UFAS 4.6.3 |
Slope of space
and access aisle maximum of 1:50 |
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UFAS 4.6.4 |
Signage on space
should show access sign |
C. Curb Ramps
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UFAS 4.7.1 |
Curb ramps should
be used wherever an accessible route crosses a curb |
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UFAS 4.7.2 |
Maximum slope
1:12 |
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UFAS 4.7.3 |
Minimum width 36” |
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UFAS 4.7.5 |
If curb ramp is
used where pedestrians walk or if there are no handrails or guard rails, then
curb ramp must have flared sides and maximum slope of flare 1:10 |
D. Ramps
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UFAS 4.8.1 4.3.7 |
A ramp should be
used at any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 |
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UFAS 4.8.2 |
Slope should be
least possible with a maximum of 1:12 except at curb ramps |
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UFAS 4.8.5 |
If ramp rise is
more than 6” and run is more than 72”, handrails 30” to 34” high extending 1”
beyond top and bottom of ramp shall be provided |
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UFAS 4.8.7 |
Ramp must have
walls, railing, projecting surfaces, or curbs at least 2” high to prevent
slipping off ramp |
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UFAS 4.8.4 |
Provide level
landing as wide as ramp and minimum 60” long at top and bottom of ramp and at
each turn of ramp |
E. Entrances and Interior Doors
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UFAS 4.1.2 4.3.2 |
At least one
principle entrance on an accessible
route |
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UFAS 4.13.2 |
Standard single
or double-leaf hinged door |
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UFAS 4.13.5 |
Minimum 32” clear
opening |
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UFAS 4.13.9 |
Maximum height
48” with push/pull type or lever operated |
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UFAS 4.13.11 |
Opening force of
maximum 8.5 lbf. exterior
hinged door or 5 lbf. Interior hinged, sliding, or
folding door |
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UFAS 4.13.8 |
Thresholds at
doorways should be maximum 5” high with leveled edge and maximum slope of 1:2 |
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F. Toilet Rooms
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UFAS 4.1.2(10) |
If toilet
facilities are provided each shall be accessible |
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UFAS 4.3.2(2) |
The toilet shall
be located on an accessible route |
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UFAS 4.13.5 |
Minimum of 32”
clear opening at entrance door with lever handle or push/pull type hardware |
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UFAS 4.13.11(2)(b) |
The door closer
shall be 5 lbf. Maximum effort to open |
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UFAS 4.16.2 |
There shall be
clear, unobstructed space to allow for wheelchair traffic |
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UFAS 4.17.3 Fig. 30 |
If toilet stalls
are provided, at least one meets the requirements of figure 30, and meet the
requirements pertaining to water closets |
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UFAS 4.17.6 |
Grab bars 33”-36”
high should be provided at back and side of water closet. Grab bars should be 1.25” to 1.5” diameter
and be 1.5” clear of wall |
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UFAS 4.16.3 |
Water closet seat
height is 17” - 19” |
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UFAS 4.16.6 |
Toilet paper
dispenser height is 19” minimum above floor |
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UFAS 4.19.2 |
Lavatory maximum
height is 34”; drain and hot water pipes shall be insulated. There should exist minimum 29” clearance
below apron |
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UFAS 4.18.2 4.23.5 |
If urinals are
provided, at least one should be wall mounted with basin opening maximum 17”
from floor and 30” x 48” clear floor space provided in front |
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UFAS 4.27.3 |
Towel dispenser
and disposal unit height should be mounted with operable part 40” maximum
from floor |
G. Doors
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UFAS 14.3.5 |
Width of door
opening is at least 32” between the face of the door and the stop |
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UFAS 14.13.6 |
Provide adequate
maneuvering clearance at door |
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UFAS 14.13.9 |
Door hardware
should be mounted no higher than 48” above the floor |
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UFAS 14.13.7 |
If two hinged or
pivoted doors are used in a series, the space between the two doors should be
minimum 48” plus the width of any door swinging into space |
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UFAS 14.13.9 |
Door hardware
should be easy to handle, shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does
not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to
operate |
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H. Elevators
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UFAS 4.1.2(5) 4.3.8 |
At least one
elevator should serve each level on an accessible route in a multi-story
facility |
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UFAS 4.10.1,2 |
Operation should
be automatic and each car should have a self-leveling device |
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UFAS 4.10.9 |
Elevator cars
shall have minimum side opening of 51” x 68” and minimum front opening of 51”
x 80” |
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UFAS 4.10.3 |
Hall call buttons
shall be lighted and centered at a maximum 42” from floor |
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UFAS 4.10.12 |
Car controls
shall be no higher than 48” with buttons that are at least ¾” and marked with
raised characters |
II.
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES OF
UNITS
Entrance and Inside Circulation
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UFAS 4.5.1 |
Floor surface of
the unit should be firm, stable and slip-resistant |
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UFAS 4.13.5 |
All doors,
including the entrance door, within the unit are accessible. For evaluation of doors, see part 1.G.
above |
For specific
guidelines not included below, see part 1.F. above.
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UFAS 3.23.2 |
Door should swing
out of room. If it swings into room,
it should not swing into clear floor space required for fixtures |
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UFAS 14.16.2 |
Provide adequate
clear floor space at water closet |
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UFAS 14.16.3 |
The top of the
toilet seat should be between 17” and 19” from the floor |
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UFAS 14.16.4 |
Structural
reinforcement should be in place that will allow installation of grab bars |
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UFAS 14.16.6 |
Toilet paper
dispenser should be within reach |
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UFAS 14.2.4 Fig. 33 |
If bathtub is
provided, bathtub should have clear floor space of 30” - 48” depending upon
bathtub location |
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UFAS 14.2.4 Figs. 34-48 |
Structural
reinforcements should allow installation of grab bars at 33” - 36” around the
tub |
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UFAS 4.34.5.6 Fig. 48 |
Faucets and other
controls for a bathtub should be located in the appropriate space and shall
be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist. The force shall
be no more than 5 lbf. |
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UFAS 4.21.3 Fig. 35 |
If shower is
provided, the stall size and clear floor space should be minimum 36” x 36” or
comply with figure 35 |
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UFAS 4.21.3 |
A seat 17” - 19”
should be provided in the shower |
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UFAS 2.21.4 |
Structural
reinforcement for placement of grab bars 33”- 36” should be in place |
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UFAS 4.21.5 |
Faucets and other
controls should be easy to grasp with one hand, not require tight grasping,
tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate |
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UFAS 4.19.3 |
There should be
clear floor space of 30” minimum in front of sinks |
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UFAS 4.19.2 |
Sinks should
provide 29” minimum exposed knee space and provide knee clearance of 8”
minimum, toe clearance of 6” maximum, and be mounted with the rim no higher
than 34” above the floor |
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C. Kitchen
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UFAS 4.34.6.1 |
Clearances in
galley kitchens between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances,
or walls should be minimum 40” and in U-shaped kitchens clearances should be
minimum 60” |
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UFAS 4.34.6.2 |
Clear floor space
of at least 30” by 48” that allows either a forward or a parallel approach to
all appliances (range or cook top, oven, and refrigerator) by person in a
wheelchair |
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UFAS 4.34.6.5 |
Sinks and
surrounding counter should be minimum of 30” wide, provide exposed knee
space, and be placed at maximum 34” above the floor |
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UFAS 4.34.6.4 |
At least one 30”
work surface counter top space with exposed knee space should be provided at
height of 34” above the floor |
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UFAS 4.34.6.6 |
Standard ovens
and cook tops are permitted if the controls are front mounted |
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UFAS 4.34.6.8 |
Refrigerator/freezers
must provide at least 50 percent of the freezer space below 54” above the
floor, and have 100 percent of the refrigerator space and controls below 54” |
D. Alarms
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UFAS 4.28.2 |
The unit should
have an audible alarm system which produces a sound that exceeds the
prevailing equivalent sound level in the room or space by at least 15
decibels |
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UFAS 4.28.3 |
For visually
accessible units, wiring should be installed to provide a visible alarm
system, electrically powered, internally illuminated |