Entrances, doors and gates: approach clearances

Chapter 4: Accessible Routes Entrances, Doors, and Gates Restricted Entrances [§206.4.7] If entrances are restricted to certain occupants on a controlled basis, at least one must comply in addition to public entrances required to be accessible. This applies to those entrances where entry access is verified by security personnel and is strictly limited to certain occupants, but no one else, including guests or companions of authorized individuals. All other types of entrances, excluding service entrances, are considered “public entrances” under the Standards, including employee-only entrances requiring keys or access cards or codes but that lack the level of security of restricted entrances. Two-Way Communication Systems [§230 and §708] Where two-way communication systems are provided to gain entry to a facility or to restricted spaces, they must include visual and audible signals to accommodate people with hearing, speech, or visual impairments. This applies to all entrances equipped with such systems, including those that are inaccessible. Lighted signals should have labels to indicate their meaning. If handsets are provided, cords must be at least 29” long. Control buttons and other operable parts must comply at those systems located at accessible entrances. Alterations [§206.4 and §202.4] In alterations to existing facilities, accessible entrances are required:  if an existing entrance is altered (and no fully compliant entrance already exists);  when entrances are newly added to a facility or as part of a facility addition; or  as necessary to achieve an accessible path of travel to primary function areas that are altered (unless disproportionate to the cost). When alterations are made to Qualified Historic Facilities primary function areas, a These requirements also apply when alterations are made connecting accessible path of to qualified historic facilities. However, if making a public travel from site arrival points is entrance accessible would threaten or destroy a facility’s required to the extent that it historic significance (as determined by the appropriate does not exceed more than State Historic Preservation Official or Advisory Council on 20% of the project cost. Historic Preservation), access can be Achieving an accessible provided to a non-public entrance should be the top entrance instead. A priority in providing the notification or remote monitoring system is accessible path of travel required where such an according to regulations entrance is locked. implementing these Standards. (§206.4, Ex. 2) 4