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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.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS Figure 802.2.1.1 Lines of Sight Over the Heads of Seated Spectators 802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads. Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces. Figure 802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between the Heads of Seated Spectators 802.2.2 Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators. Where spectators are expected to stand during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with 802.2.2. 802.2.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads. Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in 204 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti4c1e Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 175

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