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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 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS Figure 810.3 Bus Shelters 810.4 Bus Signs. Bus route identification signs shall comply with 703.5.1 through 703.5.4, and 703.5.7 and 703.5.8. In addition, to the maximum extent practicable, bus route identification signs shall comply with 703.5.5. EXCEPTION: Bus schedules, timetables and maps that are posted at the bus stop or bus bay shall not be required to comply. 810.5 Rail Platforms. Rail platforms shall comply with 810.5. 810.5.1 Slope. Rail platforms shall not exceed a slope of 1:48 in all directions. EXCEPTION: Where platforms serve vehicles operating on existing track or track laid in existing roadway, the slope of the platform parallel to the track shall be permitted to be equal to the slope (grade) of the roadway or existing track. 810.5.2 Detectable Warnings. Platform boarding edges not protected by platform screens or guards shall have detectable warnings complying with 705 along the full length of the public use area of the platform. 810.5.3 Platform and Vehicle Floor Coordination. Station platforms shall be positioned to coordinate with vehicles in accordance with the applicable requirements of 36 CFR Part 1192. Low- level platforms shall be 8 inches (205 mm) minimum above top of rail. 216 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti5c3e Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 187

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