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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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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: SCOPING ADA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION Walk. An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts. Wheelchair Space. Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant. Work Area Equipment. Any machine, instrument, engine, motor, pump, conveyor, or other apparatus used to perform work. As used in this document, this term shall apply only to equipment that is permanently installed or built-in in employee work areas. Work area equipment does not include passenger elevators and other accessible means of vertical transportation. Department of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 1479 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 19

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