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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 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
Figure 406.4
Landings at the Top of Curb Ramps
406.5 Location. Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not
project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked
crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.
406.6 Diagonal Curb Ramps. Diagonal or corner type curb ramps with returned curbs or other
well-defined edges shall have the edges parallel to the direction of pedestrian flow. The bottom of
diagonal curb ramps shall have a clear space 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum outside active traffic lanes
of the roadway. Diagonal curb ramps provided at marked crossings shall provide the 48 inches (1220
mm) minimum clear space within the markings. Diagonal curb ramps with flared sides shall have a
segment of curb 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum located on each side of the curb ramp and within the
marked crossing.
Figure 406.6
Diagonal or Corner Type Curb Ramps
132 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus1ti6c9e
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