US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The binding US design standards for accessible buildings and facilities: the Title II and Title III regulations on new construction, alterations, path of travel and the standard to apply by date, and the scoping requirements that fix how many accessible routes, entrances, parking spaces, toilet rooms, seats, guest rooms, cells, dwelling units and recreation elements a facility must provide, with the technical chapters summarised.
US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design is a compliance framework from United States with 3 domains and 29 controls. The largest domains are Chapter 2: Scoping requirements – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (21 controls), 28 CFR 35.151: Title II public entities, new construction and alterations – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (4 controls), 28 CFR Part 36 Subpart D: Title III public accommodations and commercial facilities – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (3)
28 CFR 35.151: Title II public entities, new construction and alterations – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::35.151a | Title II new construction: readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::35.151b | Title II alterations, historic properties and path of travel |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::35.151c | Title II: which standard applies and the compliance dates |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::35.151d-k | Title II special provisions: scope, social service centres, housing at places of education, assembly, medical care, curb ramps, dwelling units for sale, detention |
28 CFR Part 36 Subpart D: Title III public accommodations and commercial facilities – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::36.401 | Title III new construction: facilities for first occupancy after 26 January 1993 |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::36.402-403 | Title III alterations and path of travel |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::36.404-405 | Title III alterations: elevator exemption and historic preservation |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::36.406 | Title III: standards election by permit date, and the lodging, housing, assembly and medical provisions |
Chapter 2: Scoping requirements – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::201-202 | Scope: new construction and alterations, additions, prohibited reductions, alterations to primary function areas |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::203 | General exceptions |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::204-205 | Protruding objects and operable parts |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::206 | Accessible routes |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::207 | Accessible means of egress |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::208-209 | Parking spaces, passenger loading zones and bus stops |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::210-212 | Stairways, drinking fountains, kitchens and sinks |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::213 | Toilet facilities and bathing facilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::214-215 | Washing machines, clothes dryers and fire alarm systems |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::216 | Signs |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::217-220 | Telephones, transportation facilities, assistive listening systems, ATMs and fare machines |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::221 | Assembly areas: wheelchair spaces, companion seats, designated aisle seats, lawn seating |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::222-223 | Dressing, fitting and locker rooms; medical care and long-term care facilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::224 | Transient lodging guest rooms |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::225-228 | Storage, dining and work surfaces, sales and service counters, depositories, vending machines, mail boxes and fuel dispensers |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::229-230 | Windows and two-way communication systems |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::231-233 | Judicial facilities, detention and correctional facilities, residential facilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::234-235 | Amusement rides and recreational boating facilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::236-239 | Exercise machines, fishing piers, golf and miniature golf facilities |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::240 | Play areas |
| us-ada-2010-standards-for-accessible-design::241-243 | Saunas and steam rooms, swimming pools, wading pools, spas and shooting facilities |
What is US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and who does it apply to?
US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design is a compliance framework from United States with 3 domains and 29 controls. The binding US design standards for accessible buildings and facilities: the Title II and Title III regulations on new construction, alterations, path of travel and the standard to apply by date, and the scoping requirements that fix how many accessible routes, entrances, parking spaces, toilet rooms, seats, guest rooms, cells, dwelling units and recreation elements a facility must provide, with the technical chapters summarised. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design actually require?
US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design has 29 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 2: Scoping requirements – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (21 controls), 28 CFR 35.151: Title II public entities, new construction and alterations – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (4 controls), 28 CFR Part 36 Subpart D: Title III public accommodations and commercial facilities – US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of US 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design do I already cover?
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