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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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- U.S. Department of Justice
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- 2010 standards
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS TECHNICAL
obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe
clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.
Figure 304.3.2
T-Shaped Turning Space
304.4 Door Swing. Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.
305 Clear Floor or Ground Space
305.1 General. Clear floor or ground space shall comply with 305.
305.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces. Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall
comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
305.3 Size. The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220
mm) minimum.
D1e4p4artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 107
Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 78
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