{"product_id":"the-ada-companion-guide-isbn-9780470583920","title":"The ADA Companion Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate reference to the latest ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArchitects, interior designers, engineers, facility managers, and related building professionals will find this to be a handy guide to the latest \u003ci\u003eAmericans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)\u003c\/i\u003e, as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Registry in 2004 and subsequently updated. As this book went to press in 2010, the U.S. Justice Department was expected to soon adopt the latest ADAAG, as covered in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese guidelines have been revamped to offer more cohesive architectural guidance that improves the accessible design of buildings for individuals with special needs. Learn what the essentials of these revised guidelines are with this handy reference—what has changed, what hasn't, how to apply the guidelines, and what effect they will have on both the public and private sectors—with:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-use format that follows the same organization as the actual revised ADAAG, with the revised numbering system, updated scoping, and technical provisions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA chapter focused on the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), which is specific to those dealing with federal buildings and facilities funded by the federal government\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial commentaries on crucial or hard-to-understand examples, with photographs that illustrate practical applications of the guidelines, written by an architect who is an accessibility expert that consults regularly with design professionals, building owners, and facility managers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ADA Companion Guide\u003c\/i\u003e combines the complete ADAAG and ABA guidelines with explanations, commentary, and illustrations, offering easy-to-follow guidance on how to eliminate unnecessary architectural barriers for persons with disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Summary of Changes 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 1: Application and Administration 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABA Application, and Scoping (Chapters F1 and F2) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Technical Requirements (Chapters 3 through 10) 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 3: Building Blocks 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 4: Accessible Routes 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Telephones 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e218 Transportation Facilities 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e219 Assistive Listening Systems 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e221 Assembly Areas 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e225 Storage 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e227 Sales and Service 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e229 Windows 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e230 Two-Way Communication Systems 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e231 Judicial Facilities 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e233 Residential Facilities 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e234 Amusement Rides 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e235 Recreational Boating Facilities 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e236 Exercise Machines and Equipment 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e237 Fishing Piers and Platforms 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e238 Golf Facilities 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e239 Miniature Golf Facilities 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e240 Play Areas 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e241 Saunas and Steam Rooms 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Architectural Barriers Act 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABA Chapter 1: Application and Administration 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF101 Purpose 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF102 Dimensions for Adults and 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Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF229 Windows 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF230 Two-Way Communication Systems 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF231 Judicial Facilities 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF233 Residential Facilities 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF234 Amusement Rides 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF235 Recreational Boating Facilities 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF236 Exercise Machines and Equipment 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF237 Fishing Piers and Platforms 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF238 Golf Facilities 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF239 Miniature Golf Facilities 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF240 Play Areas 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF241 Saunas and Steam Rooms 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF243 Shooting Facilities with 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\u003cp\u003e406 Curb Ramps 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e407 Elevators 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e408 Limited-Use\/Limited-Application Elevators 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e409 Private Residence Elevators 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e410 Platform Lifts 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e501 General 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e502 Parking Spaces 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e503 Passenger Loading Zones 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e504 Stairways 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e505 Handrails 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e601 General 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e602 Drinking Fountains 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e605 Urinals 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e606 Lavatories and Sinks 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e607 Bathtubs 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e608 Shower Compartments 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e609 Grab Bars 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e610 Seats 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e612 Saunas and Steam Rooms 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e701 General 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e702 Fire Alarm Systems 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e703 Signs 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e704 Telephones 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e705 Detectable Warnings 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e706 Assistive Listening Systems 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e708 Two-Way Communication Systems 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e801 General 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e808 Courtrooms 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e809 Residential Dwelling Units 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e810 Transportation Facilities 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e811 Storage 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 9: Built-In Elements 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e901 General 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e903 Benches 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADA Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1001 General 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1002 Amusement Rides 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1003 Recreational Boating Facilities 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1004 Exercise Machines and Equipment 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1005 Fishing Piers and Platforms 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1006 Golf Facilities 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1007 Miniature Golf Facilities 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1008 Play Areas 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1010 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMARCELA ABADI RHOADS\u003c\/b\u003e, AIA, RAS, is a registered architect and a registered accessibility specialist based in Texas. As owner of Abadi Accessibility, abadiaccess.com, Rhoads assists design professionals and building owners with accessibility consultation on all phases of design and construction. She also helps educate practitioners and the public about accessibility through seminars, blogs, and a monthly newsletter.  \u003cb\u003eThe ultimate reference to the latest ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArchitects, interior designers, engineers, facility managers, and related building professionals will find this to be a handy guide to the latest \u003ci\u003eAmericans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)\u003c\/i\u003e, as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Registry in 2004 and subsequently updated. 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