by BDS Code Staff | Oct 9, 2018 | ADA Accessibility, Code Consulting
Helpful answers on ADA barrier removal: Where Can I find “Barrier Removal” requirements in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design? There is a single reference to “Barrier Removal” in Section 101.2 Entitled “Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing Facilities”....
by BDS Code Staff | Apr 15, 2016 | ADA Accessibility, Code Consulting
The 2010 ADA Standards require permanent rooms to be identified with signs containing raised characters and Braille. If pictograms are included to designate a toilet room, then the raised characters and Braille are to be installed directly below the pictogram. If the...
by BDS Code Staff | Jan 10, 2015 | ADA Accessibility, Code Consulting
The alteration requirements contain a limit on how much money is required to be spent on accessible elements serving the Primary Area remodel. Question: What limits are placed on alteration costs within the Primary Function Area? Answer: Altered Elements are to be...
by BDS Code Staff | Jan 9, 2015 | ADA Accessibility
Section 202.3 of the 2010 ADA Standards requires business occupancies that alter buildings, to do so in a manner which makes their facility readily accessible. Question: What is the primary function rule for alterations? Answer: Section 202.4 says, when primary or...
by BDS Code Staff | Jun 19, 2014 | ADA Accessibility, Code Consulting
Field Tolerances are permitted during construction, but not allowed for design. It is important that designs do not include ± on dimensions, as this would provide a moving target rather than complying dimensions. The field “tolerance” or adjustment” is allowed in...
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