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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS 240 Play Areas 6968 241 Saunas and Steam Rooms TABLE OF CONT1E70N02T S 242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 17002 243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 17013 CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS 114014 301 General 114014 302 Floor or Ground Surfaces 114014 303 Changes in Level 114025 304 Turning Space 114036 305 Clear Floor or Ground Space 114047 306 Knee and Toe Clearance 114069 307 Protruding Objects 114181 308 Reach Ranges 115103 309 Operable Parts 115136 CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES 115147 401 General 115147 402 Accessible Routes 115147 403 Walking Surfaces 115147 404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 115169 405 Ramps 116247 406 Curb Ramps 116381 407 Elevators 117303 408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators 118403 409 Private Residence Elevators 118425 410 Platform Lifts 118447 CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS 118469 501 General 118469 502 Parking Spaces 118469 503 Passenger Loading Zones 118592 504 Stairways 119503 505 Handrails 119514 CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES 119569 601 General 119569 602 Drinking Fountains 119569 603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms 119670 604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments 119681 605 Urinals 210770 606 Lavatories and Sinks 210770 607 Bathtubs 210781 608 Shower Compartments 211714 609 Grab Bars 211881 324 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Justice Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 4 3 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 5

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