ANSI 2009 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities)
The specifications in the ANSI A117.1-2009 standard make sites, facilities, buildings and elements accessible to and usable by people with such physical disabilities as the inability to walk, difficulty walking, reliance on walking aids, blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hearing impairment, in coordination, reaching and manipulation disabilities, lack of stamina, difficulty interpreting and reacting to sensory information, and extremes of physical size. The intent of this standard is to allow a person with physical disability to independently get to, enter, and use a site, facility, building, or element.
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Book Overview
- The INTERNATIONAL CODES COUNCIL’S A117.1 2009 ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES is an updated edition to include a new chapter on recreational facilities, a new section addressing technical requirements for variable message signs commonly used in transportation facilities, and a number of other clarifications, revisions, and additions that enhance the solid provisions set forth by its predecessors.
- Key Aspects:
- Accessible Design for People with Disabilities
- Clear Floor and Maneuvering Space Requirements
- Doors, Entrances, and Circulation Paths
- Accessible Plumbing Fixtures and Restrooms
- Reach Ranges and Operable Controls
- Communication Features
- Special Rooms and Areas
- Highlights:
- Establishes minimum design requirements for accessibility in buildings and sites.
- Promotes universal design principles across all building types.
- Mandates both visual (strobe) and audible (alarm) systems for fire alarms.
- Complements—but is not the same as—the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
About ICC
International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.
Specifications
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × 0.5 in |
- Publisher: International Code Council
- Edition/Release Date: October 20, 2010
- ISBN: 978-1580019187
- Pages: 120
- Format: Paperback / Softbound
- Target Audience: Professionals
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