2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

TECHNICAL CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS 810.6.3 Station Names. Stations covered by this section shall have identification signs complying with 703.5. Signs shall be clearly visible and within the sight lines of standing and sitting passengers from within the vehicle on both sides when not obstructed by another vehicle. Advisory 810.6.3 Station Names. It is also important to place signs at intervals in the station where passengers in the vehicle will be able to see a sign when the vehicle is either stopped at the station or about to come to a stop in the station. The number of signs necessary may be directly related to the size of the lettering displayed on the sign. 810.7 Public Address Systems. Where public address systems convey audible information to the public, the same or equivalent information shall be provided in a visual format. 810.8 Clocks. Where clocks are provided for use by the public, the clock face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly visible. Hands, numerals and digits shall contrast with the background either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. Where clocks are installed overhead, numerals and digits shall comply with 703.5. 810.9 Escalators. Where provided, escalators shall comply with the sections 6.1.3.5.6 and 6.1.3.6.5 of ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) and shall have a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Existing escalators in key stations shall not be required to comply with 810.9. 810.10 Track Crossings. Where a circulation path serving boarding platforms crosses tracks, it shall comply with 402. EXCEPTION: Openings for wheel flanges shall be permitted to be 2½ inches (64 mm) maximum. Figure 810.10 (Exception) Track Crossings 811 Storage 811.1 General. Storage shall comply with 811. 811.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided. 811.3 Height. Storage elements shall comply with at least one of the reach ranges specified in 308. 811.4 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply with 309. 218 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti5c5e Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 189