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Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The Department of Justice’s explanation of changes to the ADA design standards, with section-by-section analysis and responses to public comments.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Analysis and Commenta ry o n the 2010 ADAStandards push side of the door shown in Plan 1B. The Department acknowledges that in instances where a latch is provided and a closer is required by other regulations or codes, the minimum size of a room with an out-swinging door may be slightly larger than as shown in Plan 1C. Additional floor plans of single-user toilet rooms are now included in further response to the commentary received. 96 - Guidance on the 2010 Standards: Titles II and III DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooff JJuussttiiccee

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