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Chapter 3 Building Blocks. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Architectural Barriers Program. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2012 Texas Accessibility Standards

Chapter 3

Building Blocks

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Architectural Barriers Program

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation2This presentation will identify the compliance requirements of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation3The elements and spaces to be discussed during this presentation are addressed in Chapter 3 and in limited cases, Chapter 2, of the 2012 TAS and include the following:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation4Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements204Protruding Objects205Operable PartsChapter 3: Building Blocks301General302Floor or Ground Surfaces303Changes in Level304Turning Space305Clear Floor or Ground Space306Knee and Toe Clearance307Protruding Objects308Reach Ranges309Operable PartsTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation301 GeneralTechnical: 302Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe provisions of Chapter 3 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document (301.1).

Chapter 3 - Building BlocksTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Defined as: Elements or components contributing to a plan or system.308 Reach Ranges309 Operable Parts304 Turning Space305 Clear Floor or Ground Space306 Knee and Toe Clearance307 Protruding Objects302 Floor or Ground Surfaces303 Changes in LevelThe components of Chapter 3 create the basic system for building accessible rooms, elements, and spaces.What are Building Blocks?Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation302Floor or Ground SurfacesTechnical: 302Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation302.1 General Floor or ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

The following excerpts from Advisory 302.1 address the minimum requirements for stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces.Floor or Ground SurfacesTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationOne that remains unchanged by contaminants or applied force, so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition.Grass and sod surfaces are not prohibited, however, they typically will not meet this criteria.

What is a stable surface?Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation11One that resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface.

Soft or loose materials such as sand, gravel, bark, mulch, or wood chips surfaces do not meet this criteria.

What is a firm surface?Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

One that provides sufficient frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation.Slip resistance is the most controversial and difficult to measure since there are many types of surfaces and testing methods and compliance is applicable when wet or dry. In 2009, the National Floor Safety Institute issued the ANSI/NFSI B101.1 which is a new national safety standard for testing dry, hard surfaces.What is slip resistance?Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationIt was recommended to DOJ that they apply an American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standard (with modifications) to the 2010 SAD to assess whether or not a floor surface is "slip resistantDOJ declined the recommendation since there is no generally accepted test method for the slip-resistance of all walking surfaces under all conditions.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationHowever, DOJ did include ASTM standards in the 2010 SAD applicable to safe surfaces under and around playground equipment.ASTM standards are referenced in:105.2.3 (Referenced Standards)1008.2.6 (Play Areas: Ground Surfaces)

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ADA-CertifiedTAS-CompliantADA-ApprovedNoneneither DOJ nor TDLR endorses or approves any products or manufacturers.Compliance is typically dependent on the installation and maintenance.

What surfaces have theADA /TAS Seal of Approval? Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation16

(Concrete with small pebbles)

Some factors that affect compliance with 302:

Size of aggregateTamping and leveling of the aggregate

Example:Exposed AggregateTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWithin animal containment areas, floor and ground surfaces shall not be required to be stable, firm,or slip resistant.

Not applicable to public circulation routes where animals may travel, such as in petting zoos (Advisory 203.12).

302.1 Floor or Ground SurfaceException 1Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationAreas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 302.

Area of Sport Activity. That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of a sport occurs (106.5.9).302.1 Floor or Ground Surface Exception 2Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationCarpet or carpet tile shall: be securely attached

have a firm cushion, pad or backing or no cushion or pad.

302.2 Carpet

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationPile height shall be exceed maximum.

PadCarpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture.

Level Cut PileThickness is measured to the backing, cushion, or pad (302.2 Advisory).302.2 Carpet, Contd.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationExposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge.

Carpet trim shall comply with 303.302.2 Carpet, Contd.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Carpets and permanentlyaffixed mats cansignificantly increase theamount of force (roll resistance) needed to propel a wheelchair over a surface (Advisory 302.2).Roll ResistanceThe firmer the carpeting and backing, the lower the roll resistance (Advisory 302.2).Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation23

302.3 Openings

Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than diameter except as allowed.

Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel. No longer called gratingsTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation303Changes in LevelTechnical: 303Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere changes in level are permitted in floor or ground surfaces, they shall comply with 303.303.1 Changes in LevelGeneral

Where changes in level are not permitted, the surface must be level (slope of 1:48 max.).Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationTurning Space (304.2)*

Clear Floor and Ground Space (305.2)*

Door Maneuvering Clearance (404.2.4.4)*

Ramp Runs (405.4)

Landings (405.7.1)*

*Slopes not steeper than 1:48 permitted.Changes in Level Not PermittedTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation27Parking Spaces and Access Aisles (502.4)*

Passenger Loading Zones (503.4)*

Stair Treads (504.4)*

Surfaces- Assembly Wheelchair Spaces (802.1.1)*

*Slopes not steeper than 1:48 permitted.Changes in Level Not PermittedTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation28Not applicable to public circulation routes alongside animal pens in a State Fairs (203.12 Advisory).

Animal containment areas shall not be required to comply with 303.

303.1 Changes in LevelException 1Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationAreas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 303.303.1 Changes in LevelException 2

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationChanges in level of 1/4 inch high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.303.2 Vertical

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303.3 BeveledChanges in level between 1/4 inch high minimum and 1/2 inch high maximum shall be beveled with a slope no steeper than 1:12.Changes in LevelTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation32Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch shall be ramped, and shall comply with 405 (ramps) or 406 (curb ramps).303.4 Ramps

Changes in levelTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation304Turning SpaceTechnical: 304Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationFloor and ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302.

Changes in level are not permitted.304.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces

Turning SpacesTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationSlopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. 304.2 Floor or Ground SurfacesException

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Circular Space (304.3.1)T-Shaped Space (304.3.2)304.3 SizeTurning Space Turning space shall comply with 304.3.1 and 304.3.2.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation37304.3.1 Circular SpaceThe turning space shall be a space 60 inches diameter minimum.

The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch square minimum with arms and a base 36 inches wide minimum.

ArmArm304.3.2 T-Shaped SpaceArms shall be clear of obstructions 12 minimum in each direction.

Base shall be clear of obstructions 24 minimum.BaseTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationEXAMPLE: Knee and toe clearance at base of T

60 front of T shall always be unobstructed.ArmBaseThe space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.304.3.2 T-Shaped Space, Contd.(See Advisory 809.2.2)Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation40Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.

304.4 Door SwingTurning SpaceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTechnical: 305305Clear Floor or Ground SpaceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationFloor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302.

Changes in level are not permitted.

305.2 Floor or Ground Space

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationSlopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.305.2 Floor or Ground SpaceException

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches minimum by 48 inches minimum.

305.3 SizeTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationUnless Otherwise Specified clear floor or ground space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance.305.4 Knee and Toe Clearance

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305.5 Positionclear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either a forward or parallel approach to an element.Unless Otherwise Specified Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOne full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space shall adjoin an accessible route or adjoin another clear floor or ground space.

305.6 ApproachTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1 and 305.7.2.305.7 Maneuvering ClearanceAlcoves

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation49Alcoves shall be 36 inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches.

The depth shall exceed 24 inches on both sides of the alcove depth.305.7.1 Forward ApproachAlcovesTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationAlcoves shall be 60 inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches.

305.7.2 Parallel ApproachAlcoves

The depth shall exceed 15 inches on both sides of the alcove depth.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationTechnical: 306306Knee and Toe ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Drinking FountainsLavatories and SinksDining and Work SurfacesCounters (forward approach)Knee & Toe ClearanceWhere Required

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation53Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with 306.

Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an element but shall not be considered part of the clear floor or ground space or turning space.306.1 Knee and Toe ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationMaximum depth for knee and toe clearance is 25 inches. If the depth of the floor space is 36 inches; the additional 11 inches cannot be part of the 60 inch turning space.

36Clearances are measured in relation to the usable clear floor space and the space should be clear of obstructions (306.1 Advisory).Example: Additional SpaceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationToe Clearance

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Evaluation of Figure 306.2Toe ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation9Finish Floor or GroundSpace under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance.

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306.2.1 Toe ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Toe clearance shall extend 25 maximum under an element.

306.2.3 Minimum Required DepthWhere toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space, the toe clearance shall extend 17 minimum under the element.17 min; 25 max9306.2.2 Minimum DepthTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

925Example: 306.2.2Maximum DepthTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationSpace extending morethan 6 inches beyondthe available kneeclearance at 9 inchesabove the finish flooror ground shall not beconsidered toe clearance.

306.2.4 Additional ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationExample: 306.2.4Additional ClearanceIf available knee clearance is 10 inches at 9 inches; any space extending more than 6 inches beyond 11 inches (10 + 6 = 16) would not be considered toe clearance.

9*17 minimum required by 306.2.3.116Clearance past 16 is not toe clearance.*Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationToe clearance shall be 30 inches wide minimum.*

30 min.*Also applicable to the width of the knee clearance based on 306.3.5.306.2.5 WidthTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationKnee Clearance

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Evaluation of Figure 306.3 Knee ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationSpace under an element between 9 inches and 27 inches above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance.

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279306.3.1 Knee ClearanceTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches maximum under an element at 9 inches.

306.3.2 Maximum Depth

9

Minimum depth is 11 based on 303.3.3.25 max.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation67

306.3.3 Minimum Required DepthKnee clearance shall extend:11 inches deep minimum at 9 inches.8 inches deep minimum at 27 inches.

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11 min. 9Maximum depth is 25 based on 303.3.2.8 min.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationBetween 9 inches and 27 inches above the finish floor or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch for each 6 inches in height.306.3.4 Clearance Reduction

927Slope 1:6

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Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches maximum under an element at 9 inches (306.3.2).Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches maximum under an element (306.2.2).

Summary: Maximum Depths Toe and Knee Clearance

Excerpt fromTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Excerpt from U.S. ACCESS BOARD TECHNICAL GUIDE

Summary: ClearancesToe and KneeTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Protruding ObjectsScoping: 204Technical: 307Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation204.1 Protruding ObjectsProtruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with 307.

These requirements address barriers to persons that are blind or visually impaired or even persons that are temporarily distracted.

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Circulation paths can be identified by wearing a blindfold like many people do on White Cane Day, a national observance in the United States celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964.Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and landings (106.5.19).Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation74Within areas of sport activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with 309.204.1 Protruding Objects Exception 1

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation75Within play areas, protruding objects on circulation paths are not required to comply with 307 provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in compliance with 1008.2.

204.1 Protruding Objects Exception 2Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation307 Protruding ObjectsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationObjects with leading edges more than 27 inches and not more than 80 inches above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches maximum horizontally into the circulation path.

307.2 Protrusion LimitsProtruding ObjectsTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Example: 307.2 Protrusion Limits

Typical Protruding ObjectsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationHandrails shall be permitted to protrude 4 inches maximum.

307.2 Protrusion Limits ExceptionTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation80Elements located on circulation paths, including operable elements such as casement windows, cannot encroach more than 4 inches into circulation paths above 27 inches(307.2 Advisory).

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Standard height drinking fountains

Fire extinguisher cabinets and wall sconces

Wall-mounted signs

4 max.80 min.Typical Interior Examples:Protruding Objects Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

123Light fixtures

Post-mounted signs

Handrails

Typical Exterior Examples:Protruding Objects Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Hand dryers and towel dispensers

Shelves

Diaper changing tables*

*Applicable in open and closed position.Typical Toilet Room Examples:Protruding ObjectsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationThis section addresses two different types of post-mounted objects:

Post-Mounted Objects

Signs or other obstructions mounted between posts or pylons.

Free-standing object mounted on posts or pylons.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationFree-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths: 307.3 Post-Mounted Objects On Posts or Pylons

802712 max.12 inches maximum when located between 27 inches minimum and 80 inches maximum.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches:

307.3 Post-Mounted Objects Between Posts or PylonsThe lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches maximum or 80 inches minimum.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps are not required to comply with 307.3.This does not apply to the handrail extensions which shall be horizontal (505.10.1 and 505.10.2).

Sloped portion34 38 allowed for the sloped portion of handrails in lieu of 27 maximum required by 307.3.307.3 Post-Mounted ObjectsExceptionTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation88307.4 Vertical ClearanceShall be 80 inches high minimum.

Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches high.

The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches maximum.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationExamples: Potential Protruding ObjectsSlanted walls can also be protruding objects.

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307.4 Vertical ClearanceExceptionDoor closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (in lieu of 80 inches) minimum above the finish floor or ground.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationProtruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes.

307.5 Required Clear Width

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationTechnical: 308308Reach RangesTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

48 maximum high and 15 inches minimum low is required for both unobstructed side and forward reach ranges (308.2 & 308.3).

308 Reach RangesNew54 inches no longer allowed for high side reach. 9 inches no longer allowed for low side reach.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationReach ranges shall comply with 308.

Permitted: Childrens Reach RangesRequired: Adult Reach Ranges

If the option for childrens reach ranges is not used; adult reach ranges is required.

308.1 Reach RangesTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationReach Ranges

Childrens UseTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe following table provides guidance on reach ranges for children according to age where building elements such as coat hooks, lockers, or operable parts are designed for use primarily by children.

These dimensions apply to either forward or side reaches.

Advisory 308.1 Reach RangesChildrens UseTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Advisory 308.1 GeneralChildren's Reach RangesForward or Side ReachAges 3 and 4Ages 5 through 8Ages 9 through 12High (max)36 in (915 mm)40 in (1015 mm)44 in (1120 mm)Low (min)20 in (510 mm)18 in (455 mm)16 in (405 mm)Childrens reach ranges are advisory since the reach ranges shown in this table are also allowed for adults.Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationExample:Not a Violation 308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach.48 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum.

A reach of 44 maximum and 16 minimum (as recommended for children) is not a violation of 308.2.1.

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Accessible elements and operable parts designed for adult use or children over age 12 can be located outside these ranges but shall be within the adult reach ranges.

Advisory 308.1, Contd.Childrens UseTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationForward Reach

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Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the following is required:

High Forward Reach: 48 inches maximum.Low Forward Reach: 15 inches minimum.308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction.Example: If the obstruction is 18 deep; the clear floor space must extend at least 18 beneath the element.308.2.2 Obstructed High ReachForward Reach

18 clear floor space18 obstructionTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere the reach depth is 20 inches maximum:

High Forward Reach: 48 inches maximum.308.2.2 Obstructed Reach, Contd.Forward Reach

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308.2.2 Obstructed Reach, Contd.Forward Reach Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches:

High Forward Reach: 44 inches maximum.

Maximum Reach Depth: 25 inches.

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Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationHigh Side Reach: 48 inches maximum.

Low Side Reach: 15 inches minimum.

308.3.1 UnobstructedSide Reach Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed: Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationAn obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches maximum.Unacceptable Examples 308.3.1 Unobstructed Side ReachException 1

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches maximum from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.

308.3.1 Unobstructed Side ReachException 2Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation308.3.2 Obstructed High ReachSide Reach Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction:Height of Obstruction: 34 inches maximum. Depth of Obstruction: 24 inches maximum.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThe top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches high maximum above the finish floor.

308.3.2 Obstructed High ReachException 1Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts of fuel dispensers are permitted to be 54 inches maximum from the surface of the vehicular way if installed on existing curbs.

308.3.2 Obstructed High ReachException 2Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation308.3.2 Obstructed Reach, Contd.Side Reach Where the reach depth is 10 inches maximum:High Side Reach: 48 inches maximum. Reach Depth: 10 inches maximum.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation308.3.2 Obstructed Reach, Contd.Side Reach Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches:High Side Reach: 46 inches maximum. Reach Depth: 24 inches maximum.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable PartsScoping: 205Technical: 309Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with 309.

205.1 Operable PartsOperable Part: A component of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element (106.5.40).

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Controls subject to compliance with 309 include, but are not limited to:

light switchescircuit breakersduplexes and other convenience receptaclesenvironmental and appliance controlsplumbing fixture controlssecurity and intercom systemsExamples of environmental controls:Ceiling FanThermostatSkylight Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel are not required to comply with 309.Machinery spaces frequented only by service personnel are also exempted by 203.5.205.1 Operable PartsException 1

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationElectrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with 309.

Dedicated use receptacles are typically set up with its own circuit breaker or line and intended for a single use such as a stove or closed-circuit telephone or security camera. 205.1 Operable PartsException 2

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet is not be required to comply with 309.Example: 1 of these 3 outlets is not required to comply.205.1 Operable PartsException 3

Electrical outletTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationFloor electrical outlets shall not be required to comply with 309.

205.1 Operable PartsException 4 Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationHVAC diffusers shall not be required to comply with 309.

HVAC diffusers are exempt environmental controls.205.1 Operable PartsException 5

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationExcept for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to comply with 309.

Examples of accessible light switches:205.1 Operable PartsException 6 Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationCleats and other boat securement devices shall not be required to comply with 309.3 (height).This exception does not apply to any other requirements of 309.

205.1 Operable PartsException 7

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Exercise machines and exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with 309.205.1 Operable PartsException 8

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation309 Operable PartsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationA clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.309.2 Clear Floor SpaceOperable Parts

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308.309.3 HeightOperable Parts

Clear Floor SpaceElectrical outlet

Ceiling fan and light controlsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.

The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds maximum.309.4 OperationOperable Parts Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationGas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds maximum.This exception does not apply to any other requirements of 309.

309.4 OperationException Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

If a faucet or other operable part can be operated with a closed fist and it takes less than 5 pounds force to operate, then it would be considered an accessible operable part.Examples of accessible faucets:Rule of ThumbTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation131

Applying Building Blocks

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation132Scoping: 228Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, & Fuel DispensersTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, change machine, and fuel dispenser shall comply with 309.228.1 DepositoriesVending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationDrive-up only depositories shall not be required to comply with 309 (operable parts).Depositories include, but are not limited to, night receptacles in banks, post offices, video stores, and libraries (228.1 Advisory).

228.1 DepositoriesExceptionTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere mail boxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5%, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with 309.

228.2 Mail Boxes

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationIn residential facilities, where mail boxes are provided for each residential dwelling unit, mail boxes complying with 309 shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4.228.2 Mail BoxesResidential Facilities Include:Crew Quarters for Emergency Response PersonnelSocial Service EstablishmentsGraduate Student and Faculty Housing at Places of Education Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation137Scoping: 229WindowsTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhen glazed openings are provided in accessible rooms or spaces for operation by occupants, at least one opening shall comply 309.

Each glazed opening required by an administrative authority to operable shall comply with 309.229 Windows

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationGlazed openings in residential dwelling units required to comply with 809 shall not be required to comply with 229.229.1 WindowsException 1

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationGlazed openings in guest rooms required to provide communication features and in guest rooms required to comply with 206.5.3 (accessible doors only) shall not be required to comply with 229.229.1 Windows Exception 2Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationOperable elements shall also comply with requirements for protruding objects (307.2, Advisory).Example: Casement windows, when open, cannot encroach more than 4 inches into circulation paths (307.2 Advisory).Applicable when open and when closed.

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationWhere shooting facilities with firing positions are designed and constructed at a site, at least 5%, but no fewer than one, of each type of firing position shall comply with 1010 (243.1).Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

A circular turning space 60 diameter minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at shooting facilities with firing positions (1010.1). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Information ResourcesTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationWebsite developed through a contract with DBTAC* and the U.S. Access Board

*Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centerwww.accessibilityonline.org/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation145U.S. Department of JusticeGuidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignTitle II Revised*Title III Revised* Primer for Small Businesses

*Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-by-section analysis of the rule and responses to public comments on the proposed rule.

*Appendix B to the title III regulation discusses major changes in the 2010 ADA and responds to public comments received on the proposed rules. www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htmTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationU. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Fair Housing Design Manual

www.huduser.org/portal/publications/destech/fairhousing.htmlTexas Department of Licensing and RegulationTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation2012 TASTechnical Assistance

[email protected] Toll Free in Texas(512)539-5669 (Phone)(512) 539-5690 (Fax)

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationUnited States Access Board2010 ADATechnical Assistance

[email protected]: (202) 272-0080 or (800) 872-2253TTY: (202) 272-0082 or (800) 993-2822

Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationThank You

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