2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

TECHNICAL CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS 801 General 801.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 8 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. Advisory 801.1 Scope. Facilities covered by these requirements are also subject to the requirements of the other chapters. For example, 806 addresses guest rooms in transient lodging facilities while 902 contains the technical specifications for dining surfaces. If a transient lodging facility contains a restaurant, the restaurant must comply with requirements in other chapters such as those applicable to certain dining surfaces. 802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats 802.1 Wheelchair Spaces. Wheelchair spaces shall comply with 802.1. 802.1.1 Floor or Ground Surface. The floor or ground surface of wheelchair spaces shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. 802.1.2 Width. A single wheelchair space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum Where two adjacent wheelchair spaces are provided, each wheelchair space shall be 33 inches (840 mm) wide minimum. Figure 802.1.2 Width of Wheelchair Spaces 802.1.3 Depth. Where a wheelchair space can be entered from the front or rear, the wheelchair space shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) deep minimum. Where a wheelchair space can be entered only from the side, the wheelchair space shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum. 202 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti3c9e Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 173