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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 10: RECREATION FACILITIES 1009.4.2 Height. The height of the transfer wall shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the deck. Figure 1009.4.2 Transfer Wall Height 1009.4.3 Wall Depth and Length. The depth of the transfer wall shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum. The length of the transfer wall shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum and shall be centered on the clear deck space. Figure 1009.4.3 Depth and Length of Transfer Walls 1009.4.4 Surface. Surfaces of transfer walls shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges. 1009.4.5 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar complying with 609 shall be provided on the transfer wall. Grab bars shall be perpendicular to the pool wall and shall extend the full depth of the transfer wall. The top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above transfer walls. Where one grab bar is provided, clearance shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides of the grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Grab bars on transfer walls shall not be required to comply with 609.4. 248 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti8c5e

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