Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards (2015)

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards

(2015)

Note: This edition includes new provisions for outdoor developed areas and emergency transportable housing.

Adopted by the: Department of Defense (2008) General Services Administration (2005)

U.S. Postal Service (2005)

About this Edition of the ABA Standards

Standards issued under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) apply to facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with federal funds. Four agencies establish the ABA standards according to guidelines issued by the Access Board:

? Department of Defense (DOD) ? Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ? General Services Administration (GSA) ? U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

This edition of the ABA Accessibility Standards has been adopted by GSA, DOD, and USPS. (The USPS standards do not include the non-mandatory advisory notes). HUD's adoption of these standards is pending.

ABA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

F101 Purpose F102 Dimensions for Adults and Children F103 Modifications and Waivers F104 Conventions F105 Referenced Standards F106 Definitions

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ABA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS

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F201 Application

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F202 Existing Buildings and Facilities

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F203 General Exceptions

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F204 Protruding Objects

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F205 Operable Parts

26

F206 Accessible Routes

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F207 Accessible Means of Egress

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F208 Parking Spaces

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F209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops

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F210 Stairways

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F211 Drinking Fountains

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F212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks

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F213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities

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F214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers

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F215 Fire Alarm Systems

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F216 Signs

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F217 Telephones

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F218 Transportation Facilities

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F219 Assistive Listening Systems

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F220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines

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F221 Assembly Areas

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F222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms

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F223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities

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F224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms

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F225 Storage

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F226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces

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F227 Sales and Service

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F228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers

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F229 Windows

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F230 Two-Way Communication Systems

60

F231 Judicial Facilities

60

F232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities

61

F233 Residential Facilities

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F234 Amusement Rides

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F235 Recreational Boating Facilities

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F236 Exercise Machines and Equipment

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F237 Fishing Piers and Platforms

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F238 Golf Facilities

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F239 Miniature Golf Facilities

72

F240 Play Areas

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F241 Saunas and Steam Rooms

76

F242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

76

F243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

77

F244 Camping Facilities

77

F245 Picnic Facilities

80

F246 Viewing Areas

82

F247 Trails

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F248 Beach Access Routes

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CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS

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301 General

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302 Floor or Ground Surfaces

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303 Changes in Level

87

304 Turning Space

88

305 Clear Floor or Ground Space

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306 Knee and Toe Clearance

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307 Protruding Objects

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308 Reach Ranges

95

309 Operable Parts

98

CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

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401 General

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402 Accessible Routes

99

403 Walking Surfaces

99

404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates

101

405 Ramps

109

406 Curb Ramps

113

407 Elevators

115

408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators

125

409 Private Residence Elevators

127

410 Platform Lifts

129

CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS

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501 General

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502 Parking Spaces

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503 Passenger Loading Zones

134

504 Stairways

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505 Handrails

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CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES

601 General 602 Drinking Fountains 603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms 604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments 605 Urinals 606 Lavatories and Sinks 607 Bathtubs 608 Shower Compartments 609 Grab Bars 610 Seats 611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms

CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES

701 General 702 Fire Alarm Systems 703 Signs 704 Telephones 705 Detectable Warnings 706 Assistive Listening Systems 707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 708 Two-Way Communication Systems

CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS

801 General 802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats 803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes 805 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities 806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells 808 Courtrooms 809 Residential Dwelling Units 810 Transportation Facilities 811 Storage

CHAPTER 9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS

901 General 902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces 903 Benches 904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters

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