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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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CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES TECHNICAL Figure 1003.3.1 (Exception 1) Clear Pier Space Reduction at Boat Slips Figure 1003.3.1 (Exception 2) Edge Protection at Boat Slips 1003.3.2 Boarding Pier Clearances. Boarding piers at boat launch ramps shall provide clear pier space 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and shall extend the full length of the boarding pier. Every 10 feet (3050 mm) maximum of linear pier edge shall contain at least one continuous clear opening 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The clear pier space shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that multiple 36 inch (915 mm) wide segments are separated by segments that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum. 2. Edge protection shall be permitted at the continuous clear openings provided that it is 4 inches (100 mm) high maximum and 2 inches (51 mm) wide maximum. D2e6p8artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 231 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 202

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