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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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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS
Figure 307.2
Limits of Protruding Objects
307.3 Post-Mounted Objects. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang
circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80
inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is
mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12
inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or
80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
EXCEPTION: The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to
comply with 307.3.
Figure 307.3
Post-Mounted Protruding Objects
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Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 83
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