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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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- 2010 standards
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
409.4.5 Illumination Levels. Elevator car illumination shall comply with 407.4.5.
409.4.6 Car Controls. Elevator car control buttons shall comply with 409.4.6, 309.3, 309.4, and
shall be raised or flush.
409.4.6.1 Size. Control buttons shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimension.
409.4.6.2 Location. Control panels shall be on a side wall, 12 inches (305 mm) minimum from
any adjacent wall.
Figure 409.4.6.2
Location of Private Residence Elevator Control Panel
409.4.7 Emergency Communications. Emergency two-way communication systems shall comply
with 409.4.7.
409.4.7.1 Type. A telephone and emergency signal device shall be provided in the car.
409.4.7.2 Operable Parts. The telephone and emergency signaling device shall comply with
309.3 and 309.4.
409.4.7.3 Compartment. If the telephone or device is in a closed compartment, the
compartment door hardware shall comply with 309.
409.4.7.4 Cord. The telephone cord shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum.
146 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus1ti8c3e
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