2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES TECHNICAL 1008.3.2 Transfer Steps. Transfer steps shall be provided where movement is intended from transfer platforms to levels with elevated play components required to be on accessible routes. Transfer steps shall comply with 1008.3.2. 1008.3.2.1 Size. Transfer steps shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum. 1008.3.2.2 Height. Each transfer step shall be 8 inches (205 mm) high maximum. 1008.3.2.3 Transfer Supports. At least one means of support for transferring shall be provided. Advisory 1008.3.2.3 Transfer Supports. Transfer supports are required on transfer platforms and transfer steps to assist children when transferring. Some examples of supports include a rope loop, a loop type handle, a slot in the edge of a flat horizontal or vertical member, poles or bars, or D rings on the corner posts. Figure 1008.3.2 Transfer Steps 1008.4 Play Components. Ground level play components on accessible routes and elevated play components connected by ramps shall comply with 1008.4. 1008.4.1 Turning Space. At least one turning space complying with 304 shall be provided on the same level as play components. Where swings are provided, the turning space shall be located immediately adjacent to the swing. 1008.4.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space complying with 305.2 and 305.3 shall be provided at play components. Department of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 241