2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS TECHNICAL 806.2.5 Kitchens and Kitchenettes. Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804. 806.2.6 Turning Space. Turning space complying with 304 shall be provided within the guest room. 806.3 Guest Rooms with Communication Features. Guest rooms required to provide communication features shall comply with 806.3. Advisory 806.3 Guest Rooms with Communication Features. In guest rooms required to have accessible communication features, consider ensuring compatibility with adaptive equipment used by people with hearing impairments. To ensure communication within the facility, as well as on commercial lines, provide telephone interface jacks that are compatible with both digital and analog signal use. If an audio headphone jack is provided on a speaker phone, a cutoff switch can be included in the jack so that insertion of the jack cuts off the speaker. If a telephone-like handset is used, the external speakers can be turned off when the handset is removed from the cradle. For headset or external amplification system compatibility, a standard subminiature jack installed in the telephone will provide the most flexibility. 806.3.1 Alarms. Where emergency warning systems are provided, alarms complying with 702 shall be provided. 806.3.2 Notification Devices. Visible notification devices shall be provided to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell. Notification devices shall not be connected to visible alarm signal appliances. Telephones shall have volume controls compatible with the telephone system and shall comply with 704.3. Telephones shall be served by an electrical outlet complying with 309 located within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the telephone to facilitate the use of a TTY. 807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells 807.1 General. Holding cells and housing cells shall comply with 807. 807.2 Cells with Mobility Features. Cells required to provide mobility features shall comply with 807.2. 807.2.1 Turning Space. Turning space complying with 304 shall be provided within the cell. 807.2.2 Benches. Where benches are provided, at least one bench shall comply with 903. 807.2.3 Beds. Where beds are provided, clear floor space complying with 305 shall be provided on at least one side of the bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. 807.2.4 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. Toilet facilities or bathing facilities that are provided as part of a cell shall comply with 603. Where provided, no fewer than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower shall comply with the applicable requirements of 603 through 610. D2e4p8artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 211 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 182