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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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Index and List of Figures LIST OF FIGURES FOR THE 2010 STANDARDS Figure 104 Graphic Convention for Figures 39 Figure 302.2 Carpet Pile Height 104 Figure 302.3 Elongated Openings in Floor or Ground Surfaces 105 Figure 303.2 Vertical Change in Level 105 Figure 303.3 Beveled Change in Level 106 Figure 304.3.2 T-Shaped Turning Space 107 Figure 305.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space 108 Figure 305.5 Position of Clear Floor or Ground Space 108 Figure 305.7.1 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Forward Approach 109 Figure 305.7.2 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Parallel Approach 109 Figure 306.2 Toe Clearance 110 Figure 306.3 Knee Clearance 111 Figure 307.2 Limits of Protruding Objects 112 Figure 307.3 Post-Mounted Protruding Objects 112 Figure 307.4 Vertical Clearance 113 Figure 308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach 114 Figure 308.2.2 Obstructed High Forward Reach 114 Figure 308.3.1 Unobstructed Side Reach 115 Figure 308.3.2 Obstructed High Side Reach 116 Figure 403.5.1 Clear Width of an Accessible Route 118 Figure 403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn 118 Figure 404.2.3 Clear Width of Doorways 120 Figure 404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates 121 270 - 2010 Standards: Title II and III Department of Justice

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