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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the minimum width required for accessible parking slots?

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

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

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

    What is the maximum gradient allowed for walkways?

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

    What is the recommended minimum headroom for walkways?

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

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

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

    What is the minimum depth required for public vestibule entrances?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the minimum clear width required for ramps?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the recommended minimum dimension for accessible elevators?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What features should stair treads include to enhance accessibility?

    <p>Slip-resistant surfaces</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.</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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