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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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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES 1009.6 Pool Stairs. Pool stairs shall comply with 1009.6. 1009.6.1 Pool Stairs. Pool stairs shall comply with 504. EXCEPTION: Pool step riser heights shall not be required to be 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum and 7 inches (180 mm) high maximum provided that riser heights are uniform. 1009.6.2 Handrails. The width between handrails shall be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. Handrail extensions required by 505.10.3 shall not be required on pool stairs. 1010 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 1010.1 Turning Space. A circular turning space 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at shooting facilities with firing positions. 252 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti8c9e

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