Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities Revised as of January 1998 TABLE OF O!TE!

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2.1 Provisions for Adults 2.2 Equivalent Facilitation

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3.1 Graphic Conventions 3.2 Dimensional Tolerances 3.3 otes 3.! General Terminolo"# 3.$ Definitions

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!.1 %inimum &equirements !.1.1 Application !.1.2 Accessi'le (ites and E)terior Facilities* e+ Construction !.1.3 Accessi'le ,uildin"s* e+ Construction !.1.! -&eserved. !.1.$ Accessi'le ,uildin"s* Additions !.1./ Accessi'le ,uildin"s* Alterations !.1.0 Accessi'le ,uildin"s* 1istoric Preservation !.2 (pace Allo+ance and &each &an"es !.3 Accessi'le &oute !.! Protrudin" 2'3ects !.$ Ground and Floor (urfaces !./ Par4in" and Passen"er 5oadin" 6ones !.0 Cur' &amps !.7 &amps !.8 (tairs !.19 Elevators !.11 Platform 5ifts -:heelchair 5ifts. !.12 :indo+s !.13 Doors !.1! Entrances !.1$ Drin4in" Fountains and :ater Coolers

!.1/ :ater Closets !.10 Toilet (talls !.17 ;rinals !.18 5avatories and %irrors !.29 ,athtu's !.21 (ho+er (talls !.22 Toilet &ooms !.23 ,athrooms< ,athin" Facilities< and (ho+er &ooms !.2! (in4s !.2$ (tora"e !.2/ 1andrails< Gra' ,ars< and Tu' and (ho+er (eats !.20 Controls and 2peratin" %echanisms !.27 Alarms !.28 Detecta'le :arnin"s !.39 (i"na"e !.31 Telephones !.32 Fi)ed or ,uilt=in (eatin" and Ta'les !.33 Assem'l# Areas !.3! Automated Teller %achines !.3$ Dressin" and Fittin" &ooms

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$.1 General $.2 Counters and ,ars $.3 Access Aisles $.! Dinin" Areas $.$ Food (ervice 5ines $./ Ta'le+are and Condiment Areas $.0 &aised Areas $.7 >endin" %achines and 2ther Equipment $.8 ?uiet Areas @&eservedA

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/.1 General /.1-1. General Purpose 1ospitals /.1-2. 1ospitals and &eha'ilitation Facilities /.1-3. 5on" Term Care Facilities /.1-!. Alterations to Patient ,edrooms /.2 Entrances /.3 Patient ,edrooms /.! Patient Toilet &ooms

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0.1 General 0.2 (ales and (ervice Counters< Teller :indo+s< Bnformation Counters

0.2-1. Counters +ith Cash &e"isters< etc. 0.2-2. Tic4etin" Counters< Teller (tations< etc 0.2-3. >oice Communication 0.2-!. Assistive 5istenin" Devices @&eservedA 0.3 Chec4=out Aisles 0.3-1. um'ers &equired 0.3-2. Clear :idth 0.3-3. (i"na"e 0.! (ecurit# ,ollards

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7.1 General 7.2 &eadin" and (tud# Areas 7.3 Chec4=2ut Areas 7.! Card Catalo"s and %a"aCine Displa#s 7.$ (tac4s

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8.1 1otels< %otels< Bnns< ,oardin" 1ouses< Dormitories< &esorts and 2ther (imilar Places of Transient 5od"in" 8.1.1 General 8.1.2 Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms and (uites 8.1.3 (leepin" Accommodations for Persons +ith 1earin" Bmpairments 8.1.! Classes of (leepin" Accommodations 8.1.$ Alterations to Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms< and (uites 8.2 &equirements for Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms< and (uites 8.2.1 General 8.2.2 %inimum &equirements 8.2.2-1. %aneuverin" (pace 8.2.2-2. Accessi'le &oute 8.2.2-3. Doors and Door+a#s 8.2.2-!. (tora"e 8.2.2-$. Controls 8.2.2-/. Accessi'le (paces 8.2.2-0. Ditchens< Ditchenettes< or :et ,ars 8.2.2-7. (leepin" &oom Accommodations for Persons +ith 1earin" Bmpairments 8.3 >isual Alarms< otification Devices and Telephones 8.3.1 General 8.3.2 Equivalent Facilitation 8.! 2ther (leepin" &ooms 8.$ Transient 5od"in" in 1omeless (helters< 1alf+a# 1ouses< Transient Group 1omes< and 2ther (ocial (ervice Esta'lishments 8.$.1 e+ Construction 8.$.2 Alterations

8.$.3 Accessi'le (leepin" Accommodations in e+ Construction

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19.1 General 19.2 ,us (tops and Terminals 19.2.1 e+ Construction -1. e+ ,us Pads -2. e+ or &eplaced ,us (helters -3. e+ ,us &oute Bdentification (i"ns 19.2.2 ,us (top (itin" and Alterations -1. Choosin" (ites -2. e+ &oute Bdentification (i"ns 19.3 Fi)ed Facilities and (tations 19.3.1 e+ Construction -1. Circulation Path -2. Entrances -3. Direct Connections -!. Entrance (i"ns -$. (tation Bdentification (i"ns -/. 5ists of (tations -0. Fare >endin" and Collection -7. Detecta'le :arnin"s -8. >ehicle=Platform Gap -19. ,oardin" Position -11. Bllumination -12. Te)t Telephones -13. Trac4 Crossin"s -1!. Bnformation (#stems -1$. Cloc4s -1/. Escalators -10. Elevators -17. Tic4etin" Areas -18. ,a""a"e Claim 19.3.2 E)istin" Facilities* De# (tations -1. Entrance -2. Accessi'le &oute -3. Fare Collection -!. >ehicle=Platform Gap -$. Direct Connections 19.3.3 E)istin" Facilities* Alterations 19.! Airports 19.!.1 e+ Construction -1. %inimiCe Distance -2. Circulation Path -3. Tic4etin"

-!. Te)t Telephones -$. ,a""a"e Claim -/. Bnformation (#stems -0. Cloc4s -7. (ecurit# (#stems 19.$ ,oat and Ferr# Doc4s @&eservedA

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"ections 11 and 1& 5ave not been incor6orated in t5e *e6art7ent of Justice accessibility standards and are2 t5erefore2 not enforceable#

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11.1 General. 11.1.1 Entrances. 11.1.2 (ecurit# (#stems. 11.1.3E T+o=:a# Communication (#stems. 11.2 Fudicial Facilities. 11.2.1 Courtrooms. -1.Accessi'le Elements -a. (pectator< Press< and 2ther Areas +ith Fi)ed (eats. -'. Fur# ,o)es and :itness (tands. -c. Fud"esG ,enches and Courtroom (tations. -2.E Assistive 5istenin" (#stems 11.2.2 Fur# Assem'l# Areas and Fur# Deli'eration Areas. -1. &efreshment Areas. -2. Drin4in" Fountains. 11.2.3 Courthouse 1oldin" Facilities. -1. 1oldin" Cells = %inimum um'er. -a. Central 1oldin" Cells. -'. Court=Floor 1oldin" Cells. -2. &equirements for Accessi'le Cells. -a. Doors and Door+a#s. -'.E Toilet and ,athin" Facilities. -c.E ,eds. -d. Drin4in" Fountains and :ater Coolers. -e. Fi)ed or ,uilt=in (eatin" and Ta'les. -f. Fi)ed ,enches. -3.E >isitin" Areas. -a. Cu'icles and Counters. -'. Partitions. 11.3E 5e"islative and &e"ulator# Facilities. -1. &aised (pea4ersG Platforms. -2. (pectator< Press< and 2ther Areas +ith Fi)ed (eats.

11.3.2E Assistive 5istenin" (#stem.

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12.1E General. 12.2 Entrances and (ecurit# (#stems. 12.2.1E Entrances. 12.2.2 (ecurit# (#stems. 12.3E >isitin" Areas. -1. Cu'icles and Counters. -2. Partitions. 12.! 1oldin" and 1ousin" Cells or &ooms* %inimum um'er. 12.!.1E 1oldin" Cells and General 1ousin" Cells or &ooms. 12.!.2E (pecial 1oldin" and 1ousin" Cells or &ooms. 12.!.3E Accessi'le Cells or &ooms for Persons +ith 1earin" Bmpairments. 12.!.! %edical Care Facilities. 12.!.$ Alterations to Cells or &ooms. -&eserved.. 12.$ &equirements for Accessi'le Cells or &ooms. 12.$.1 General. 12.$.2E %inimum &equirements. -1. Doors and Door+a#s. -2.E Toilet and ,athin" Facilities. -3.E ,eds. -!. Drin4in" Fountains and :ater Coolers. -$. Fi)ed or ,uilt=in (eatin" or Ta'les. -/. Fi)ed ,enches. -0. (tora"e. -7. Controls. -8. Accommodations for Persons +ith 1earin" Bmpairments. 12./ >isual Alarms and Telephones.

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5.1* General. E)cept as specified or modified in this section< restaurants and cafeterias shall compl# +ith the requirements of section !. :here fi)ed ta'les -or dinin" counters +here food is consumed 'ut there is no service. are provided< at least $ percent< 'ut not less than one< of the fi)ed ta'les -or a portion of the dinin" counter. shall 'e accessi'le and shall compl# +ith !.32 as required in !.1.3-17.. Bn esta'lishments +here separate areas are desi"nated for smo4in" and non=smo4in" patrons< the required num'er of accessi'le fi)ed ta'les -or counters. shall 'e proportionall# distri'uted 'et+een the smo4in" and non=smo4in" areas. Bn ne+ construction< and +here practica'le in alterations< accessi'le fi)ed ta'les -or counters. shall 'e distri'uted throu"hout the space or facilit#. 5.2Counters and Bars. :here food or drin4 is served at counters e)ceedin" 3! in -7/$ mm. in hei"ht for consumption '# customers seated on stools or standin" at the counter< a portion of the main counter +hich is /9 in -1$2$ mm. in len"th minimum shall 'e provided in compliance +ith !.32 or service shall 'e availa'le at accessi'le ta'les +ithin the same area. 5.3 Access Aisles. All accessi'le fi)ed ta'les shall 'e accessi'le '# means of an access aisle at least 3/ in -81$ mm. clear 'et+een parallel ed"es of ta'les or 'et+een a +all and the ta'le ed"es. 5.4 Dining Areas. Bn ne+ construction< all dinin" areas< includin" raised or sun4en dinin" areas< lo""ias< and outdoor seatin" areas< shall 'e accessi'le. Bn non=elevator 'uildin"s< an accessi'le means of vertical access to the meCCanine is not required under the follo+in" conditions* 1. the area of meCCanine seatin" measures no more than 33 percent of the area of the total accessi'le seatin" areaH 2. the same services and decor are provided in an accessi'le space usa'le '# the "eneral pu'licH and< 3. the accessi'le areas are not restricted to use '# people +ith disa'ilities. Bn alterations< accessi'ilit# to raised or sun4en dinin" areas< or to all parts of outdoor seatin" areas is not required provided that the same services and decor are provided in an accessi'le space usa'le '# the "eneral pu'lic and are not restricted to use '# people +ith disa'ilities. 5.5 Food Service Lines. Food service lines shall have a minimum clear +idth of 3/ in -81$ mm.< +ith a preferred clear +idth of !2 in -19/$ mm. to allo+ passa"e around a person usin" a +heelchair. Tra# slides shall 'e mounted no hi"her than 3! in -7/$ mm. a'ove the floor -see Fi". $3.. Bf self=service shelves are provided< at least $9 percent of each t#pe must 'e +ithin reach ran"es specified in !.2.$ and !.2./. 5.6 a!le"are and Condi#ent Areas. (elf=service shelves and dispensin" devices for ta'le+are< dish+are< condiments< food and 'evera"es shall 'e installed to compl# +ith !.2 -see Fi". $!.. 5.$ %aised &lat'or#s. Bn 'anquet rooms or spaces +here a head ta'le or spea4erGs lectern is located on a raised platform< the platform shall 'e accessi'le in compliance +ith !.7 or !.11. 2pen ed"es of a raised platform shall 'e protected '# placement of ta'les or '# a cur'. 5.( )ending *ac+ines and ,t+er -.ui/#ent. (paces for vendin" machines and other equipment shall compl# +ith !.2 and shall 'e located on an accessi'le route. 5.0 1uiet Areas. -&eserved..

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/.1 General. %edical care facilities included in this section are those in +hich people receive ph#sical or medical treatment or care and +here persons ma# need assistance in respondin" to an emer"enc# and +here the period of sta# ma# e)ceed t+ent#=four hours. Bn addition to the requirements of section !< medical care facilities and 'uildin"s shall compl# +ith /.

(1) Hospitals - general purpose hospitals, psychiatric facilities, detoxification facilities At least 10 percent of patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to be accessible. ( ) Hospitals and rehabilitation facilities that speciali!e in treating conditions that affect mobility, or units "ithin either that speciali!e in treating conditions that affect mobility All patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to be accessible. (#) $ong term care facilities, nursing homes - At least %0 percent of patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to be accessible. (&) Alterations to patient bedrooms. (a) 'hen patient bedrooms are being added or altered as part of a planned reno(ation of an entire "ing, a department, or other discrete area of an existing medical facility, a percentage of the patient bedrooms that are being added or altered shall comply "ith ).#. *he percentage of accessible rooms pro(ided shall be consistent "ith the percentage of rooms required to be accessible by the applicable requirements of ).1(1), ).1( ), or ).1(#), until the number of accessible patient bedrooms in the facility equals the o(erall number that "ould be required if the facility "ere ne"ly constructed. (+or example, if 0 patient bedrooms are being altered in the obstetrics department of a hospital, of the altered rooms must be made accessible. ,f, "ithin the same hospital, 0 patient bedrooms are being altered in a unit that speciali!es in treating mobility impairments, all of the altered rooms must be made accessible.) 'here toilet-bathrooms are part of patient bedrooms "hich are added or altered and required to be accessible, each such patient toilet-bathroom shall comply "ith ).&. (b) 'hen patient bedrooms are being added or altered indi(idually, and not as part of an alteration of the entire area, the altered patient bedrooms shall comply "ith ).#, unless either. a) the number of accessible rooms pro(ided in the department or area containing the altered patient bedroom equals the number of accessible patient bedrooms that "ould be required if the percentage requirements of ).1(1), ).1( ), or ).1(#) "ere applied to that department or area/ or b) the number of accessible patient bedrooms in the facility equals the o(erall number that "ould be required if the facility "ere ne"ly constructed. 'here toilet-bathrooms are part of patient bedrooms "hich are added or altered and required to be accessible, each such toilet-bathroom shall comply "ith ).&.
6.2 -ntrances. At least one accessi'le entrance that complies +ith !.1! shall 'e protected from the +eather '# canop# or roof overhan". (uch entrances shall incorporate a passen"er loadin" Cone that complies +ith !././. 6.3 &atient Bedroo#s. Provide accessi'le patient 'edrooms in compliance +ith section !. Accessi'le patient 'edrooms shall compl# +ith the follo+in"*

(1) 0ach bedroom shall ha(e a door that complies "ith &.1#.

01203*,45. 0ntry doors to acute care hospital bedrooms for in- patients shall be exempted from the requirement in &.1#.) for maneu(ering space at the latch side of the door if the door is at least && in (11 0 mm) "ide. ( ) 0ach bedroom shall ha(e adequate space to pro(ide a maneu(ering space that complies "ith &. .#. ,n rooms "ith beds, it is preferable that this space be located bet"een beds. (#) 0ach bedroom shall ha(e adequate space to pro(ide a minimum clear floor space of #) in (61% mm) along each side of the bed and to pro(ide an accessible route complying "ith &.#.# to each side of each bed.
6.4 &atient oilet %oo#s. :here toiletI'ath rooms are provided as a part of a patient 'edroom< each patient 'edroom that is required to 'e accessi'le shall have an accessi'le toiletI'ath room that complies +ith !.22 or !.23 and shall 'e on an accessi'le route.

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$.1 General. Bn addition to the requirements of section !< the desi"n of all areas used for 'usiness transactions +ith the pu'lic shall compl# +ith 0. $.2 Sales and Service Counters2 eller 3indo"s2 4n'or#ation Counters.

(1) ,n areas used for transactions "here counters ha(e cash registers and are pro(ided for sales or distribution of goods or ser(ices to the public, at least one of each type shall ha(e a portion of the counter "hich is at least #) in (61%mm) in length "ith a maximum height of #) in (61% mm) abo(e the finish floor. ,t shall be on an accessible route complying "ith &.#. 7uch counters shall include, but are not limited to, counters in retail stores, and distribution centers. *he accessible counters must be dispersed throughout the building or facility. ,n alterations "here it is technically infeasible to pro(ide an accessible counter, an auxiliary counter meeting these requirements may be pro(ided. ( ) ,n areas used for transactions that may not ha(e a cash register but at "hich goods or ser(ices are sold or distributed including, but not limited to, tic8eting counters, teller stations, registration counters in transient lodging facilities, information counters, box office counters and library chec8-out areas, either. (i) a portion of the main counter "hich is a minimum of #) in (61% mm) in length shall be pro(ided "ith a maximum height of #) in (61% mm)/ or (ii) an auxiliary counter "ith a maximum height of #) in (61% mm) in close proximity to the main counter shall be pro(ided/ or (iii) equi(alent facilitation shall be pro(ided (e.g., at a hotel registration counter, equi(alent facilitation might consist of. (1) pro(ision of a folding shelf attached to the main counter on "hich an indi(idual "ith a disability can "rite, and ( ) use of the space on the side of the counter or at the concierge des8, for handing materials bac8 and forth). All accessible sales and ser(ice counters shall be on an accessible route complying "ith &.#.

(#)9 ,n public facilities "here counters or teller "indo"s ha(e solid partitions or security gla!ing to separate personnel from the public, at least one of each type shall pro(ide a method to facilitate (oice communication. 7uch methods may include, but are not limited to, grilles, slats, tal8-through baffles, intercoms, or telephone handset de(ices. *he method of communication shall be accessible to both indi(iduals "ho use "heelchairs and indi(iduals "ho ha(e difficulty bending or stooping. ,f pro(ided for public use, at least one telephone communication de(ice shall be equipped "ith (olume controls complying "ith &.#1.%. Hand-operable communications de(ices, if pro(ided, shall comply "ith &. :. (&)9 Assisti(e $istening 7ystems. (;eser(ed).
$.3* C+ec56out Aisles.

(1) ,n ne" construction, accessible chec8-out aisles shall be pro(ided in conformance "ith the table belo".
otal C+ec56out Aisles o' -ac+ Design 1=! $=7 7 = 1$ over 1$ *ini#u# 7u#!er o' Accessi!le C+ec56out Aisles 8o' eac+ design9 1 2 3 3< plus 29J of additional aisles

01203*,45. ,n ne" construction, "here the selling space is under %000 square feet, only one chec8-out aisle is required to be accessible. 01203*,45. ,n alterations, at least one chec8-out aisle shall be accessible in facilities under %000 square feet of selling space. ,n facilities of %000 or more square feet of selling space, at least one of each design of chec8-out aisle shall be made accessible "hen altered until the number of accessible chec8-out aisles of each design equals the number required in ne" construction. 0xamples of chec8-out aisles of different <design< include those "hich are specifically designed to ser(e different functions. =ifferent <design< includes but is not limited to the follo"ing features - length of belt or no belt/ or permanent signage designating the aisle as an express lane. ( ) 2lear aisle "idth for accessible chec8-out aisles shall comply "ith &. .1 and maximum ad>oining counter height shall not exceed #? in (6)% mm) abo(e the finish floor. *he top of the lip shall not exceed &0 in (101% mm) abo(e the finish floor. (#) 7ignage identifying accessible chec8-out aisles shall comply "ith &.#0.: and shall be mounted abo(e the chec8-out aisle in the same location "here the chec8-out number or type of chec8-out is displayed.
$.4 Securit: Bollards. An# device used to prevent the removal of shoppin" carts from store premises shall not prevent access or e"ress to people in +heelchairs. An alternate entr# that is equall# convenient to that provided for the am'ulator# population is accepta'le.

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(.1 General. Bn addition to the requirements of section !< the desi"n of all pu'lic areas of a li'rar# shall compl# +ith 7< includin" readin" and stud# areas< stac4s< reference rooms< reserve areas< and special facilities or collections. (.2 %eading and Stud: Areas. At least $ percent or a minimum of one of each element of fi)ed seatin"< ta'les< or stud# carrels shall compl# +ith !.2 and !.32. Clearances 'et+een fi)ed accessi'le ta'les and 'et+een stud# carrels shall compl# +ith !.3. (.3 C+ec56,ut Areas. At least one lane at each chec4=out area shall compl# +ith 0.2-1.. An# traffic control or 'oo4 securit# "ates or turnstiles shall compl# +ith !.13. (.4 Card Catalogs and *aga;ine Dis/la:s. %inimum clear aisle space at card catalo"s and ma"aCine displa#s shall compl# +ith Fi". $$. %a)imum reach hei"ht shall compl# +ith !.2< +ith a hei"ht of !7 in -1229 mm. preferred irrespective of approach allo+ed. (.5 Stac5s. %inimum clear aisle +idth 'et+een stac4s shall compl# +ith !.3< +ith a minimum clear aisle +idth of !2 in -19/$ mm. preferred +here possi'le. (helf hei"ht in stac4 areas is unrestricted -see Fi". $/..

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(1) 0xcept as specified in the special technical pro(isions of this section, accessible transient lodging shall comply "ith the applicable requirements of section &. *ransient lodging includes facilities or portions thereof used for sleeping accommodations, "hen not classed as a medical care facility.
0.1 <otels2 *otels2 4nns2 Boarding <ouses2 Dor#itories2 %esorts and ,t+er Si#ilar &laces o' ransient Lodging.

6.1.1 General# All public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to comply "ith section & (Accessible 0lements and 7paces. 7cope and *echnical ;equirements). 01203*,45. 7ections 6.1 through 6.& do not apply to an establishment located "ithin a building that contains not more than fi(e rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such proprietor.
8.1.2 Accessi!le =nits2 Slee/ing %oo#s2 and Suites. Accessi'le sleepin" rooms or suites that compl# +ith the requirements of 8.2 -&equirements for Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms< and (uites. shall 'e provided in conformance +ith the ta'le 'elo+. Bn addition< in hotels< of $9 or more sleepin" rooms or suites< additional accessi'le sleepin" rooms or suites that include a roll= in sho+er shall also 'e provided in conformance +ith the ta'le 'elo+. (uch accommodations shall compl# +ith the requirements of 8.2< !.21< and Fi"ure $0-a. or -'.. 7u#!er o' Accessi!le %oo#s %oo#s "it+ %oll6in S+o"ers %oo#s 1 to 2$ 1 2/ to $9 2 $1 to 0$ 3 1 0/ to 199 ! 1 191 to 1$9 $ 2 1$1 to 299 / 2 291 to 399 0 3 391 to !99 7 ! !91 to $99 8 ! plus 1 for each additional 199 over !99 $91 to 1999 2J of total 1991 and 29 plus 1 for each 199 over

over 1999 8.1.3 Slee/ing Acco##odations 'or &ersons "it+ <earing 4#/air#ents. Bn addition to those accessi'le sleepin" rooms and suites required '# 8.1.2< sleepin" rooms and suites that compl# +ith 8.3 ->isual Alarms< otification Devices< and Telephones. shall 'e provided in conformance +ith the follo+in" ta'le* 7u#!er o' -le#ents Accessi!le -le#ents 1 to 2$ 1 2/ to $9 2 $1 to 0$ 3 0/ to 199 ! 191 to 1$9 $ 1$1 to 299 / 291 to 399 0 391 to !99 7 !91 to $99 8 $91 to 1999 2J of total 1991 and over 29 plus 1 for each 199 over 1999 8.1.! Classes o' Slee/ing Acco##odations.

(1) ,n order to pro(ide persons "ith disabilities a range of options equi(alent to those a(ailable to other persons ser(ed by the facility, sleeping rooms and suites required to be accessible by 6.1. shall be dispersed among the (arious classes of sleeping accommodations a(ailable to patrons of the place of transient lodging. +actors to be considered include room si!e, cost, amenities pro(ided, and the number of beds pro(ided. ( ) 0qui(alent +acilitation. +or purposes of this section, it shall be deemed equi(alent facilitation if the operator of a facility elects to limit construction of accessible rooms to those intended for multiple occupancy, pro(ided that such rooms are made a(ailable at the cost of a single occupancy room to an indi(idual "ith disabilities "ho requests a single-occupancy room.
8.1.$. Alterations to Accessi!le =nits2 Slee/ing %oo#s2 and Suites. :hen sleepin" rooms are 'ein" altered in an e)istin" facilit#< or portion thereof< su'3ect to the requirements of this section< at least one sleepin" room or suite that complies +ith the requirements of 8.2 -&equirements for Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms< and (uites. shall 'e provided for each 2$ sleepin" rooms< or fraction thereof< of rooms 'ein" altered until the num'er of such rooms provided equals the num'er required to 'e accessi'le +ith 8.1.2. Bn addition< at least one sleepin" room or suite that complies +ith the requirements of 8.3 ->isual Alarms< otification Devices< and Telephones. shall 'e provided for each 2$ sleepin" rooms< or fraction thereof< of rooms 'ein" altered until the num'er of such rooms equals the num'er required to 'e accessi'le '# 8.1.3. 0.2 %e.uire#ents 'or Accessi!le =nits2 Slee/ing %oo#s and Suites. 8.2.1 General. ;nits< sleepin" rooms< and suites required to 'e accessi'le '# 8.1 shall compl# +ith 8.2. 8.2.2 *ini#u# %e.uire#ents. An accessi'le unit< sleepin" room or suite shall 'e on an accessi'le route compl#in" +ith !.3 and have the follo+in" accessi'le elements and spaces.

(1) Accessible sleeping rooms shall ha(e a #) in (61% mm) clear "idth maneu(ering space located along both sides of a bed, except that "here t"o beds are pro(ided, this requirement can be met by pro(iding a #) in (61% mm) "ide maneu(ering space located bet"een the t"o beds.

( ) An accessible route complying "ith &.# shall connect all accessible spaces and elements, including telephones, "ithin the unit, sleeping room, or suite. *his is not intended to require an ele(ator in multi-story units as long as the spaces identified in 6. . ()) and (:) are on accessible le(els and the accessible sleeping area is suitable for dual occupancy. (#) =oors and door"ays designed to allo" passage into and "ithin all sleeping rooms, suites or other co(ered units shall comply "ith &.1#. (&) ,f fixed or built-in storage facilities such as cabinets, shel(es, closets, and dra"ers are pro(ided in accessible spaces, at least one of each type pro(ided shall contain storage space complying "ith &. %. Additional storage may be pro(ided outside of the dimensions required by &. %. (%) All controls in accessible units, sleeping rooms, and suites shall comply "ith &. :. ()) 'here pro(ided as part of an accessible unit, sleeping room, or suite, the follo"ing spaces shall be accessible and shall be on an accessible route. (a) the li(ing area. (b) the dining area. (c) at least one sleeping area. (d) patios, terraces, or balconies. 01203*,45. *he requirements of &.1#.? and &.#.? do not apply "here it is necessary to utili!e a higher door threshold or a change in le(el to protect the integrity of the unit from "ind-"ater damage. 'here this exception results in patios, terraces or balconies that are not at an accessible le(el, equi(alent facilitation shall be pro(ided. (e.g., 0qui(alent facilitation at a hotel patio or balcony might consist of pro(iding raised dec8ing or a ramp to pro(ide accessibility). (e) at least one full bathroom (i.e., one "ith a "ater closet, a la(atory, and a bathtub or sho"er). (f) if only half baths are pro(ided, at least one half bath. (g) carports, garages or par8ing spaces. (:) @itchens, @itchenettes, or 'et Aars. 'hen pro(ided as accessory to a sleeping room or suite, 8itchens, 8itchenettes, "et bars, or similar amenities shall be accessible. 2lear floor space for a front or parallel approach to cabinets, counters, sin8s, and appliances shall be pro(ided to comply "ith &. .&. 2ountertops and sin8s shall be mounted at a maximum height of #& in (?)% mm) abo(e the floor. At least fifty percent of shelf space in cabinets or refrigerator-free!ers shall be "ithin the reach ranges of &. .% or &. .) and space shall be designed to allo" for the operation of cabinet and-or appliance doors so that all cabinets and appliances are accessible and usable. 2ontrols and operating mechanisms shall comply "ith &. :.

(?) 7leeping room accommodations for persons "ith hearing impairments required by 6.1 and complying "ith 6.# shall be pro(ided in the accessible sleeping room or suite.
0.3 )isual Alar#s2 7oti'ication Devices and ele/+ones. 8.3.1 General. Bn sleepin" rooms required to compl# +ith this section< au)iliar# visual alarms shall 'e provided and shall compl# +ith !.27.!. >isual notification devices shall also 'e provided in units< sleepin" rooms and suites to alert room occupants of incomin" telephone calls and a door 4noc4 or 'ell. otification devices shall not 'e connected to au)iliar# visual alarm si"nal appliances. Permanentl# installed telephones shall have volume controls compl#in" +ith !.31.$H an accessi'le electrical outlet +ithin ! ft -1229 mm. of a telephone connection shall 'e provided to facilitate the use of a te)t telephone. 8.3.2 -.uivalent Facilitation. For purposes of this section< equivalent facilitation shall include the installation of electrical outlets -includin" outlets connected to a facilit#Gs central alarm s#stem. and telephone +irin" in sleepin" rooms and suites to ena'le persons +ith hearin" impairments to utiliCe porta'le visual alarms and communication devices provided '# the operator of the facilit#. 0.4 ,t+er Slee/ing %oo#s and Suites. Doors and door+a#s desi"ned to allo+ passa"e into and +ithin all sleepin" units or other covered units shall compl# +ith !.13.$. 0.5 ransient Lodging in <o#eless S+elters2 <al'"a: <ouses2 ransient Grou/ <o#es2 and ,t+er Social Service -sta!lis+#ents.

6.%.1 !e> onstruction# ,n ne" construction all public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to comply "ith section &. At least one of each type of amenity (such as "ashers, dryers and similar equipment installed for the use of occupants) in each common area shall be accessible and shall be located on an accessible route to any accessible unit or sleeping accommodation. 01203*,45. 'here ele(ators are not pro(ided as allo"ed in &.1.#(%), accessible amenities are not required on inaccessible floors as long as one of each type is pro(ided in common areas on accessible floors.
8.$.2 Alterations.

(1) 7ocial ser(ice establishments "hich are not homeless shelters. (a) *he pro(isions of 6.%.# and 6.1.% shall apply to sleeping rooms and beds. (b) Alteration of other areas shall be consistent "ith the ne" construction pro(isions of 6.%.1. ( ) Homeless shelters. ,f the follo"ing elements are altered, the follo"ing requirements apply. (a) at least one public entrance shall allo" a person "ith mobility impairments to approach, enter and exit including a minimum clear door "idth of # in (?1% mm). (b) sleeping space for homeless persons as pro(ided in the scoping pro(isions of 6.1. shall include doors to the sleeping area "ith a minimum clear "idth of # in (?1% mm) and maneu(ering space around the beds for persons "ith mobility impairments complying "ith 6. . (1).

(c) at least one toilet room for each gender or one unisex toilet room shall ha(e a minimum clear door "idth of # in (?1% mm), minimum turning space complying "ith &. .#, one "ater closet complying "ith &.1), one la(atory complying "ith &.16 and the door shall ha(e a pri(acy latch/ and, if pro(ided, at least one tub or sho"er shall comply "ith &. 0 or &. 1, respecti(ely. (d) at least one common area "hich a person "ith mobility impairments can approach, enter and exit including a minimum clear door "idth of # in (?1% mm). (e) at least one route connecting elements (a), (b), (c) and (d) "hich a person "ith mobility impairments can use including minimum clear "idth of #) in (61% mm), passing space complying "ith &.#.&, turning space complying "ith &. .# and changes in le(els complying "ith &.#.?. (f) homeless shelters can comply "ith the pro(isions of (a)- (e) by pro(iding the abo(e elements on one accessible floor.
8.$.3. Accessi!le Slee/ing Acco##odations in 7e" Construction. Accessi'le sleepin" rooms shall 'e provided in conformance +ith the ta'le in 8.1.2 and shall compl# +ith 8.2 Accessi'le ;nits< (leepin" &ooms and (uites -+here the items are provided.. Additional sleepin" rooms that compl# +ith 8.3 (leepin" Accommodations for Persons +ith 1earin" Bmpairments shall 'e provided in conformance +ith the ta'le provided in 8.1.3. Bn facilities +ith multi='ed rooms or spaces< a percenta"e of the 'eds equal to the ta'le provided in 8.1.2 shall compl# +ith 8.2.2-1..

14# TRA!"$ORTAT)O! FA )L)T)E"#

1>.1 General. Ever# station< 'us stop< 'us stop pad< terminal< 'uildin" or other transportation facilit#< shall compl# +ith the applica'le provisions of section !< the special application sections< and the applica'le provisions of this section. The e)ceptions for elevators in !.1.3-$.< e)ception 1 and !.1./-1.-4. do not appl# to a terminal< depot< or other station used for specified pu'lic transportation< or an airport passen"er terminal< or facilities su'3ect to Title BB. 1>.2 Bus Sto/s and er#inals. 19.2.1 7e" Construction.

(1) 'here ne" bus stop pads are constructed at bus stops, bays or other areas "here a lift or ramp is to be deployed, they shall ha(e a firm, stable surface/ a minimum clear length of 6) inches (measured from the curb or (ehicle road"ay edge) and a minimum clear "idth of )0 inches (measured parallel to the (ehicle road"ay) to the maximum extent allo"ed by legal or site constraints/ and shall be connected to streets, side"al8s or pedestrian paths by an accessible route complying "ith &.# and &.&. *he slope of the pad parallel to the road"ay shall, to the extent practicable, be the same as the road"ay. +or "ater drainage, a maximum slope of 1.%0 ( B) perpendicular to the road"ay is allo"ed. ( ) 'here pro(ided, ne" or replaced bus shelters shall be installed or positioned so as to permit a "heelchair or mobility aid user to enter from the public "ay and to reach a location, ha(ing a minimum clear floor area of #0 inches by &? inches, entirely "ithin the perimeter of the shelter. 7uch shelters shall be connected by an accessible route to the boarding area pro(ided under paragraph (1) of this section.

(#) 'here pro(ided, all ne" bus route identification signs shall comply "ith &.#0.%. ,n addition, to the maximum extent practicable, all ne" bus route identification signs shall comply "ith &.#0. and &.#0.#. 7igns that are si!ed to the maximum dimensions permitted under legitimate local, state or federal regulations or ordinances shall be considered in compliance "ith &.#0. and &.#0.# for purposes of this section. 01203*,45. Aus schedules, timetables, or maps that are posted at the bus stop or bus bay are not required to comply "ith this pro(ision.
19.2.2 Bus Sto/ Siting and Alterations.

(1) Aus stop sites shall be chosen such that, to the maximum extent practicable, the areas "here lifts or ramps are to be deployed comply "ith section 10. .1(1) and ( ). ( ) 'hen ne" bus route identification signs are installed or old signs are replaced, they shall comply "ith the requirements of 10. .1(#).
1>.3 Fi?ed Facilities and Stations. 19.3.1 7e" Construction. e+ stations in rapid rail< li"ht rail< commuter rail< intercit# 'us< intercit# rail< hi"h speed rail< and other fi)ed "uide+a# s#stems -e.".< automated "uide+a# transit< monorails< etc.. shall compl# +ith the follo+in" provisions< as applica'le*

(1) 0lements such as ramps, ele(ators or other circulation de(ices, fare (ending or other tic8eting areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed to minimi!e the distance "hich "heelchair users and other persons "ho cannot negotiate steps may ha(e to tra(el compared to the general public. *he circulation path, including an accessible entrance and an accessible route, for persons "ith disabilities shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide "ith the circulation path for the general public. 'here the circulation path is different, signage complying "ith &.#0.1, &.#0. , &.#0.#, &.#0.%, and &.#0.:(1) shall be pro(ided to indicate direction to and identify the accessible entrance and accessible route. ( ) ,n lieu of compliance "ith &.1.#(?), at least one entrance to each station shall comply "ith &.1&, 0ntrances. ,f different entrances to a station ser(e different transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, at least one entrance ser(ing each group or route shall comply "ith &.1&, 0ntrances. All accessible entrances shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide "ith those used by the ma>ority of the general public. (#) =irect connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall ha(e an accessible route complying "ith &.# from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. Any elements pro(ided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. (&) 'here signs are pro(ided at entrances to stations identifying the station or the entrance, or both, at least one sign at each entrance shall comply "ith &.#0.& and &.#0.). 7uch signs shall be placed in uniform locations at entrances "ithin the transit system to the maximum extent practicable. 01203*,45. 'here the station has no defined entrance, but signage is pro(ided, then the accessible signage shall be placed in a central location.

(%) 7tations co(ered by this section shall ha(e identification signs complying "ith &.#0.1, &.#0. , &.#0.#, and &.#0.%. 7igns shall be placed at frequent inter(als and shall be clearly (isible from "ithin the (ehicle on both sides "hen not obstructed by another train. 'hen station identification signs are placed close to (ehicle "indo"s (i.e., on the side opposite from boarding) each shall ha(e the top of the highest letter or symbol belo" the top of the (ehicle "indo" and the bottom of the lo"est letter or symbol abo(e the hori!ontal midline of the (ehicle "indo". ()) $ists of stations, routes, or destinations ser(ed by the station and located on boarding areas, platforms, or me!!anines shall comply "ith &.#0.1, &.#0. , &.#0.#, and &.#0.%. A minimum of one sign identifying the specific station and complying "ith &.#0.& and &.#0.) shall be pro(ided on each platform or boarding area. All sign referenced in this paragraph shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed in uniform locations "ithin the transit system. (:)9 Automatic fare (ending, collection and ad>ustment (e.g., add-fare) systems shall comply "ith &.#&. , &.#&.#, &.#&.&, and &.#&.%. At each accessible entrance such de(ices shall be located on an accessible route. ,f self-ser(ice fare collection de(ices are pro(ided for the use of the general public, at least one accessible de(ice for entering, and at least one for exiting, unless one de(ice ser(es both functions, shall be pro(ided at each accessible point of entry or exit. Accessible fare collection de(ices shall ha(e a minimum clear opening "idth of # inches/ shall permit passage of a "heelchair/ and, "here pro(ided, coin or card slots and controls necessary for operation shall comply "ith &. :. Cates "hich must be pushed open by "heelchair or mobility aid users shall ha(e a smooth continuous surface extending from inches abo(e the floor to : inches abo(e the floor and shall comply "ith &.1#. 'here the circulation path does not coincide "ith that used by the general public, accessible fare collection systems shall be located at or ad>acent to the accessible point of entry or exit. (?) 3latform edges bordering a drop-off and not protected by platform screens or guard rails shall ha(e a detectable "arning. 7uch detectable "arnings shall comply "ith &. 6. and shall be & inches "ide running the full length of the platform drop-off. (6) ,n stations co(ered by this section, rail-to-platform height in ne" stations shall be coordinated "ith the floor height of ne" (ehicles so that the (ertical difference, measured "hen the (ehicle is at rest, is "ithin plus or minus %-? inch under normal passenger load conditions. +or rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, high speed rail, and intercity rail systems in ne" stations, the hori!ontal gap, measured "hen the ne" (ehicle is at rest, shall be no greater than # inches. +or slo" mo(ing automated guide"ay <people mo(er< transit systems, the hori!ontal gap in ne" stations shall be no greater than 1 inch. 01203*,45 1. 0xisting (ehicles operating in ne" stations may ha(e a (ertical difference "ith respect to the ne" platform "ithin plus or minus 1-1- inches. 01203*,45 . ,n light rail, commuter rail and intercity rail systems "here it is not operationally or structurally feasible to meet the hori!ontal gap or (ertical difference requirements, mini-high platforms, car-borne or platform-mounted lifts, ramps or bridge plates, or similar manually deployed de(ices, meeting the applicable requirements of #) 2+; part 116 , or &6 2+; part #? shall suffice.

(10) 7tations shall not be designed or constructed so as to require persons "ith disabilities to board or alight from a (ehicle at a location other than one used by the general public. (11) ,llumination le(els in the areas "here signage is located shall be uniform and shall minimi!e glare on signs. $ighting along circulation routes shall be of a type and configuration to pro(ide uniform illumination. (1 ) *ext *elephones. *he follo"ing shall be pro(ided in accordance "ith &.#1.6. (a) ,f an interior public pay telephone is pro(ided in a transit facility (as defined by the =epartment of *ransportation) at least one interior public text telephone shall be pro(ided in the station. (b) 'here four or more public pay telephones ser(e a particular entrance to a rail station and at least one is in an interior location, at least one interior public text telephone shall be pro(ided to ser(e that entrance. 2ompliance "ith this section constitutes compliance "ith section &.1.#(1:)(c)/. (1#) 'here it is necessary to cross trac8s to reach boarding platforms, the route surface shall be le(el and flush "ith the rail top at the outer edge and bet"een the rails, except for a maximum -1- inch gap on the inner edge of each rail to permit passage of "heel flanges. 7uch crossings shall comply "ith &. 6.%. 'here gap reduction is not practicable, an abo(e-grade or belo"-grade accessible route shall be pro(ided. (1&) 'here public address systems are pro(ided to con(ey information to the public in terminals, stations, or other fixed facilities, a means of con(eying the same or equi(alent information to persons "ith hearing loss or "ho are deaf shall be pro(ided. (1%) 'here cloc8s are pro(ided for use by the general public, the cloc8 face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly (isible. Hands, numerals, and-or digits shall contrast "ith the bac8ground either light-on-dar8 or dar8-on-light. 'here cloc8s are mounted o(erhead, numerals and-or digits shall comply "ith &.#0.#. 2loc8s shall be placed in uniform locations throughout the facility and system to the maximum extent practicable. (1)) 'here pro(ided in belo" grade stations, escalators shall ha(e a minimum clear "idth of # inches. At the top and bottom of each escalator run, at least t"o contiguous treads shall be le(el beyond the comb plate before the risers begin to form. All escalator treads shall be mar8ed by a strip of clearly contrasting color, inches in "idth, placed parallel to and on the nose of each step. *he strip shall be of a material that is at least as slip resistant as the remainder of the tread. *he edge of the tread shall be apparent from both ascending and descending directions. (1:) 'here pro(ided, ele(ators shall be gla!ed or ha(e transparent panels to allo" an unobstructed (ie" both in to and out of the car. 0le(ators shall comply "ith &.10. 01203*,45. 0le(ator cars "ith a clear floor area in "hich a )0 inch diameter circle can be inscribed may be substituted for the minimum car dimensions of &.10, +ig. .

(1?) 'here pro(ided, tic8eting areas shall permit persons "ith disabilities to obtain a tic8et and chec8 baggage and shall comply "ith :. . (16) 'here pro(ided, baggage chec8-in and retrie(al systems shall be on an accessible route complying "ith &.#, and shall ha(e space immediately ad>acent complying "ith &. . ,f unattended security barriers are pro(ided, at least one gate shall comply "ith &.1#. Cates "hich must be pushed open by "heelchair or mobility aid users shall ha(e a smooth continuous surface extending from inches abo(e the floor to : inches abo(e the floor.
19.3.2 -?isting Facilities@ Ae: Stations.

(1) ;apid, light and commuter rail 8ey stations, as defined under criteria established by the =epartment of *ransportation in subpart 2 of &6 2+; part #: and existing intercity rail stations shall pro(ide at least one accessible route from an accessible entrance to those areas necessary for use of the transportation system. ( ) *he accessible route required by 10.#. (1) shall include the features specified in 10.#.1(1), (&)-(6), (11)-(1%), and (1:)-(16). (#) 'here technical infeasibility in existing stations requires the accessible route to lead from the public "ay to a paid area of the transit system, an accessible fare collection system, complying "ith 10.#.1(:), shall be pro(ided along such accessible route. (&) ,n light rail, rapid rail and commuter rail 8ey stations, the platform or a portion thereof and the (ehicle floor shall be coordinated so that the (ertical difference, measured "hen the (ehicle is at rest, is "ithin plus or minus 1-1- inches under all normal passenger load conditions, and the hori!ontal gap, measured "hen the (ehicle is at rest, is no greater than # inches for at least one door of each (ehicle or car required to be accessible by &6 2+; part #:. 01203*,45 1. 0xisting (ehicles retrofitted to meet the requirements of &6 2+; #:.6# (one-car-per-train rule) shall be coordinated "ith the platform such that, for at least one door, the (ertical difference bet"een the (ehicle floor and the platform, measured "hen the (ehicle is at rest "ith %0B normal passenger capacity, is "ithin plus or minus inches and the hori!ontal gap is no greater than & inches. 01203*,45 . 'here it is not structurally or operationally feasible to meet the hori!ontal gap or (ertical difference requirements, mini-high platforms, car-borne or platform mounted lifts, ramps or bridge plates, or similar manually deployed de(ices, meeting the applicable requirements of #) 2+; part 116 , or &6 2+; part #?, shall suffice. (%) 5e" direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall, to the maximum extent feasible, ha(e an accessible route complying "ith &.# from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. Any elements pro(ided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public.
19.3.3 -?isting Facilities@ Alterations.

(1) +or the purpose of complying "ith &.1.)( ) Alterations to an Area 2ontaining a 3rimary +unction, an area of primary function shall be as defined by applicable pro(isions of &6 2+; #:.&#(c)/ (=epartment of *ransportationDs A=A ;ule) or ? 2+; #).&0# (=epartment of EusticeDs A=A ;ule).
1>.4. Air/orts. 19.!.1 7e" Construction.

(1) 0lements such as ramps, ele(ators or other (ertical circulation de(ices, tic8eting areas, security chec8points, or passenger "aiting areas shall be placed to minimi!e the distance "hich "heelchair users and other persons "ho cannot negotiate steps may ha(e to tra(el compared to the general public. ( ) *he circulation path, including an accessible entrance and an accessible route, for persons "ith disabilities shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide "ith the circulation path for the general public. 'here the circulation path is different, directional signage complying "ith &.#0.1, &.#0. , &.#0.# and &.#0.% shall be pro(ided "hich indicates the location of the nearest accessible entrance and its accessible route. (#) *ic8eting areas shall permit persons "ith disabilities to obtain a tic8et and chec8 baggage and shall comply "ith :. . (&) 'here public pay telephones are pro(ided, and at least one is at an interior location, a public text telephone shall be pro(ided in compliance "ith &.#1.6. Additionally, if four or more public pay telephones are located in any of the follo"ing locations, at least one public text telephone shall also be pro(ided in that location. (a) a main terminal outside the security areas/ (b) a concourse "ithin the security areas/ or (c) a baggage claim area in a terminal. 2ompliance "ith this section constitutes compliance "ith section &.1.#(1:)(c)/. (%) Aaggage chec8-in and retrie(al systems shall be on an accessible route complying "ith &.#, and shall ha(e space immediately ad>acent complying "ith &. .&. ,f unattended security barriers are pro(ided, at least one gate shall comply "ith &.1#. Cates "hich must be pushed open by "heelchair or mobility aid users shall ha(e a smooth continuous surface extending from inches abo(e the floor to : inches abo(e the floor. ()) *erminal information systems "hich broadcast information to the general public through a public address system shall pro(ide a means to pro(ide the same or equi(alent information to persons "ith a hearing loss or "ho are deaf. 7uch methods may include, but are not limited to, (isual paging systems using (ideo monitors and computer technology. +or persons "ith certain types of hearing loss such methods may include, but are not limited to, an assisti(e listening system complying "ith &.##.:. (:) 'here cloc8s are pro(ided for use by the general public the cloc8 face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly (isible. Hands, numerals, and-or digits shall contrast "ith their bac8ground either light-on-dar8 or dar8-on-light. 'here cloc8s are

mounted o(erhead, numerals and-or digits shall comply "ith &.#0.#. 2loc8s shall be placed in uniform locations throughout the facility to the maximum extent practicable. (?)9 7ecurity 7ystems. ,n public facilities that are airports, at least one accessible route complying "ith &.# shall be pro(ided through fixed security barriers at each single barrier or group of security barriers. A group is t"o or more security barriers immediately ad>acent to each other at a single location. 'here security barriers incorporate equipment such as metal detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar de(ices "hich cannot be made accessible, an accessible route shall be pro(ided ad>acent to such security screening de(ices to facilitate an equi(alent circulation path. *he circulation path shall permit persons "ith disabilities passing through security barriers to maintain (isual contact "ith their personal items to the same extent pro(ided other members of the general public. 01203*,45. =oors, door"ays, and gates designed to be operated only by security personnel shall be exempt from &.1#.6, &.1#.11, and &.1#.1 .
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