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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 Figure 505.5 Handrail Clearance 155 Figure 505.6 Horizontal Projections Below Gripping Surface 155 Figure 505.7.2 Handrail Non-Circular Cross Section 156 Figure 505.10.1 Top and Bottom Handrail Extension at Ramps 157 Figure 505.10.2 Top Handrail Extension at Stairs 157 Figure 505.10.3 Bottom Handrail Extension at Stairs 158 Figure 602.5 Drinking Fountain Spout Location 159 Figure 604.2 Water Closet Location 161 Figure 604.3.1 Size of Clearance at Water Closets 162 Figure 604.3.2 (Exception) Overlap of Water Closet Clearance in Residential Dwelling Units 162 Figure 604.5.1 Side Wall Grab Bar at Water Closets 163 Figure 604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bar at Water Closets 164 Figure 604.7 Dispenser Outlet Location 165 Figure 604.8.1.1 Size of Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment 166 Figure 604.8.1.2 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors 166 Figure 604.8.1.4 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Toe Clearance 167 Figure 604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Toilet Compartment 168 Figure 605.2 Height and Depth of Urinals 170 Figure 607.2 Clearance for Bathtubs 172 Figure 607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats 173 Figure 607.4.2 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Removable In-Tub Seats 173 Figure 607.5 Bathtub Control Location 174 Figure 608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance 175 Figure 608.2.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance 176 272 - 2010 Standards: Title II and III Department of Justice

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