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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 610 Seats 219 611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 222 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms 222 CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES 223 701 General 223 702 Fire Alarm Systems 223 703 Signs 223 704 Telephones 231 705 Detectable Warnings 233 706 Assistive Listening Systems 234 707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 235 708 Two-Way Communication Systems 238 CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS 239 801 General 239 802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats 239 803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 243 804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes 243 805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 246 806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms page intentionally left blank 247 807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells 248 808 Courtrooms 249 809 Residential Dwelling Units 249 810 Transportation Facilities 251 811 Storage 255 CHAPTER 9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS 256 901 General 256 902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 256 903 Benches 256 904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters 257 CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES 261 1001 General 261 1002 Amusement Rides 261 1003 Recreational Boating Facilities 265 1004 Exercise Machines and Equipment 270 1005 Fishing Piers and Platforms 271 1006 Golf Facilities 272 1007 Miniature Golf Facilities 273 1008 Play Areas 274 1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 279 1010 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 289 LIST OF FIGURES AND INDEX 290 346 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Justice Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 6

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