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Which category includes structures primarily intended for living accommodations under the accessibility law?

  • Educational and Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Agricultural
  • Residential (correct)

What is the minimum width required for a curb cut-out as per the accessibility regulations?

  • 0.90 m (correct)
  • 0.75 m
  • 1.20 m
  • 1.00 m

Which principle is NOT part of the planning principles outlined in the building laws?

  • Sustainability (correct)
  • Usability
  • Safety
  • Efficiency

According to the regulations, how far from the floor is the comfortable reach for persons confined to wheelchairs?

<p>From 0.70 m to 1.20 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum gradient allowed for curb cut-outs as specified in the building laws?

<p>1:12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum gradient allowed for a dropped curb to prevent water buildup?

<p>1:20 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width required for accessible parking slots?

<p>3.70 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable distance the lowest point of a dropped curb can be from the road or gutter?

<p>25 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to pedestrian crossings, at what location is it required to provide dropped curbs?

<p>At the end of walkways of a private street or access road (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear width for a walkway from accessible parking spaces?

<p>1.20 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum gradient allowed for walkways?

<p>1:20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum headroom for walkways?

<p>2.0 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When gratings are necessary along walkways, what is the maximum acceptable opening dimension?

<p>13 mm x 13 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum dimension for spaces provided on busy or lengthy walkways to allow wheelchairs to pass?

<p>1.50 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What height should the top of the rail for excavations be at least above the adjacent surface?

<p>1.00 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum effective width required for footways past any obstruction?

<p>1.20 meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required height range for signage located on walls and doors?

<p>1.40 to 1.60 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum depth required for public vestibule entrances?

<p>1.80 meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How high must a sign be positioned if it protrudes into a walkway?

<p>2.00 meters minimum headroom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in signage for public areas to aid visually impaired individuals?

<p>Raised symbols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable length for a ramp to meet accessibility specifications?

<p>6.00 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For ramps with a rise greater than 0.20 m, what additional feature is required?

<p>A railing across the full width (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height required for a handrail on a ramp?

<p>0.70 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear width required for ramps?

<p>1.20 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required handrail dimension for a design that requires a full grip?

<p>30 mm to 50 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable force to operate a door as per the general requirements?

<p>4.0 kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred height for locating door hardware such as doorknobs?

<p>0.90 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area required for turnabout spaces designed for wheelchair users?

<p>1.50 m x 1.50 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what maximum interval should turnabout spaces be provided along major circulation routes?

<p>12.00 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What height should dialing controls and instructional signs be positioned within telephone booths or ATM booths?

<p>1.20 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height defined for thresholds and sliding door tracks?

<p>25 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum dimension for accessible elevators?

<p>1.20 m x 1.40 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate height range for manual switches?

<p>0.92 m to 1.20 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area requirement for water closet stalls designated for persons with disabilities?

<p>1.70 m x 1.80 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum diameter required for elevator control panel buttons?

<p>20 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate shape and dimensions for signage indicating a men's washroom?

<p>An equilateral triangle with sides of 0.30 meters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable height of the water closet from the finish wall?

<p>450mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the fixed grab bars be mounted in relation to the water closet?

<p>On the wide side adjacent to the water closet, laterally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required clearance for a lavatory from the center line to the adjacent wall?

<p>460mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required vertical clearance for leg room beneath a lavatory?

<p>650mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the necessary height for individual accessible toilet compartment doors' horizontal pull bars?

<p>900 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear transfer space required for a roll-in shower compartment intended for wheelchair users?

<p>900 mm wide by 1500 mm long (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum lip height permitted for wall-hung urinals?

<p>480 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable height for lavatories in accessible bathrooms?

<p>0.80 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required depth of the knee recess beneath accessible lavatories?

<p>0.60 - 0.70 m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable height for a riser in stair construction for accessibility?

<p>150 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many accessible seating accommodations should be provided for a venue with a total capacity of 300 seats?

<p>6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of grab bar installation is preferred for maximum support in a bath area?

<p>Both L-type and vertical grab bars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What features should stair treads include to enhance accessibility?

<p>Slip-resistant surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about emergency signs is true?

<p>They must be readable by both sighted and visually impaired persons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of accessibility considerations, how far away should the vertical grab bar be mounted from the bathtub rim?

<p>251 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of slanted nosings preferred on stairs?

<p>To prevent tripping hazards for those using mobility aids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dimensions are required for the tactile strip installation in hazardous areas?

<p>300 mm wide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Categories of Disabled Persons

Different groups of people with physical and mental impairments, including wheelchair users, those using braces/supports, visually or hearing impaired, elderly with mobility issues, and those with mental impairments.

Accessibility Planning Principles

Key factors to consider when planning accessible spaces, such as ease of use, reaching things, usability, safety, and efficiency.

Wheelchair Turning Space

A circular area, approximately 1.50 meters in diameter, needed for a wheelchair to turn safely and easily.

Curb Cut-Out Requirements

Curb cut-outs must not obstruct walkways and should have a minimum width of .90 meters and a maximum gradient of 1:12.

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Liable Parties (Accessibility)

Building owners and contractors are responsible for ensuring building accessibility.

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Dropped Curb Width

A dropped curb must be at least 0.90 meters wide.

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Dropped Curb Slope

Dropped curbs slope towards the road, with a maximum gradient of 1:20 to prevent water buildup.

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Dropped Curb Ramp

Dropped curbs ramp towards adjoining curbs with a maximum gradient of 1:12.

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Dropped Curb Placement (Pedestrians)

Dropped curbs are needed at pedestrian crossings and at the end of walkways on private streets or access roads.

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Accessible Parking Slot Width

Accessible parking spaces need a minimum width of 3.70 meters.

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Footway effective width

Footways must be at least 1.20 meters wide, even past obstructions.

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Temporary footway materials

Loose materials on footways need fencing to prevent blocking.

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Sign height (walls/doors)

Signs on walls and doors should be between 1.40m and 1.60m high.

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Entrance vestibule dimensions

Vestibule entrances need a 1.80m depth and 1.50m width.

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Signage for public areas

Raised symbols, letters, and braille are required for public area signage.

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Minimum walkway width

Walkways must be at least 1.20 meters wide.

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Walkway gradient limit

Walkways can't have a slope steeper than 1:20 (or 5%).

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Grating size limit on walkways

Grating openings on walkways should be no larger than 13 mm x 13 mm and no more than 6.5 mm above the surface.

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Excavation safety requirement

Excavations need to be fenced and protected, with a rail a minimum of 1 meter high above adjacent surfaces.

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Rest stop specifications

Rest stops, for wheelchair users, should be at least 1.50 meters wide and spaced a maximum of 12 meters apart on long walkways.

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Minimum Ramp Width

Ramps should have a minimum clear width of 1.20 meters to allow for easy passage.

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Ramp Gradient Limit

The steepest a ramp can be is 1:12, meaning for every 12 units of horizontal distance, the ramp rises 1 unit.

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Handrail Placement (Ramp)

Handrails on both sides of a ramp should be placed at 0.70 m and 0.90 m from the ramp level.

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Handrail Length Extension

Handrails need to extend 0.30 m past the start and end of ramps and stairs for safe use.

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Handrail Grip Dimensions

Handrails requiring a full grip should have a dimension of 30 mm to 50 mm for comfortable and secure grasping.

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Minimum Corridor Width

Corridors must have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m to allow easy passage for wheelchairs and people with mobility aids.

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Door Width for Accessibility

Doors should have a minimum width of 0.80 m and a preferred width of 0.90 m to provide sufficient space for wheelchair users and others with mobility limitations.

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Accessible Door Handle Height

Doorknobs and other hardware should be located between 0.82 m and 1.06 m above the floor, with 0.90 m being the preferred height for easy reach.

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Turnaround Space for Wheelchairs

Provide 1.50 m x 1.50 m spaces at intervals of 12.00 m, and within 3.50 m of dead ends, for wheelchair users to turn around or for two wheelchairs to pass each other.

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Secondary Peephole for Wheelchair Users

Doors with peepholes should have a secondary peephole at a height of 1.10 m from the floor for wheelchair users to use.

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Maximum Threshold Height

The highest allowed height for thresholds and sliding door tracks is 25 mm. They should be ramped whenever possible.

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Manual Switch Position

Manual door switches should be placed between 920 mm and 1.20 m above the floor and no further than 0.20 m from the door latch.

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Elevator Button Height

The top of elevator buttons should be between 0.90 m and 1.20 m high.

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Accessible Elevator Size

Accessible elevators should measure at least 1.10 m x 1.40 m (preferably 1.20 m x 1.40 m).

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Minimum Water Closet Stall Size

Accessible toilet stalls need a minimum area of 1.70 m x 1.80 m, including a 2.25 sq.m. turning space for wheelchairs.

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Men's Washroom Signage

An equilateral triangle with sides 0.30 meters long, apex pointing upwards. Sign should be at least 7.5mm thick with clearly visible 'men' or appropriate stick figure.

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Women's Washroom Signage

A circle with a diameter of 0.30 meters. Sign should be at least 7.5mm thick with clearly visible 'women' or appropriate stick figure.

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Grab Bar Placement (Water Closet)

One flip-up grab bar on the wide side, 280-300mm from seat top, extending 100mm max from front. Vertical bar on side wall, 300-450mm from front.

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Water Closet Height Limit

The maximum height of the water closet should be 450 mm, measured from the floor to the top of the seat.

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Lavatory Height

A lavatory (sink) should be mounted at a height of 800mm from the floor.

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Accessible Toilet Door Pull Bar

A horizontal pull bar fixed at a height of 900 mm is required for accessible toilet compartment doors.

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Roll-in Shower Dimensions

A roll-in shower compartment for wheelchair users should have a dimension of 1500 mm by 1500 mm with a minimum clear transfer space of 900 mm wide by 1500 mm long and a rim height of 500 mm from the floor.

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Wall-Hung Urinal Lip Height

Urinals must be wall-hung with an elongated lip, and the maximum height of the lip should be 480 mm from the floor.

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Lavatory Height and Clearance

Lavatories should have a maximum height of 0.80 m with a knee recess of 0.60 - 0.70 m vertical clearance and a depth of 0.50 m.

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Accessible Bathroom Design

Accessible bathrooms incorporate specific design features to ensure ease of use for people with disabilities.

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Accessible Seating Ratio

For venues with 501 or more seats, 1% of the total capacity must be designated as accessible seating. This ensures that people with disabilities can easily access and enjoy events and performances.

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Grab Bar Types

Two types of grab bars are commonly used in accessible bathrooms: L-shaped and vertical. The L-shaped bar provides support for both horizontal and vertical movements, while the vertical bar is primarily used for standing and sitting.

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Stair Safety Features

Accessible stairs include specific elements for safety and ease of use, such as slip-resistant treads, contrasting leading edges, and tactile strips for warning about changes in floor level.

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Emergency Signage Requirements

Accessible buildings must provide clear emergency signage with embossed layouts, tactile textures for both sighted and visually impaired people, and flashing directional signs to guide people during emergencies.

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Slanted Nosings vs. Protruding Nosings

Slanted nosings are preferred over protruding nosings on stairs as they are easier for people using crutches or braces to navigate without catching their limbs.

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Accessible Toilet Facility Location

Accessible toilet facilities should be located close to the main lobby and primary entrances. It should be accessible from the lobby, following a smooth path without obstacles.

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Tactile Strip Purpose

Tactile strips warn people with visual impairments about potential hazards, such as sudden changes in floor level or stair landings.

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Emergency Lighting Requirement

Emergency lighting systems must be installed to provide adequate illumination in the event of a power outage.

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