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Significant changes have made recently to California standards for accessible building and facility design. As a result, the new edition of California Accessibility Reference Manual has been completely updated with hundreds of new illustrations, tables and features.

This new third edition of CARM contains over 2500 illustrations that show exact measurements for accessibility requirements for new buildings, existing buildings, employee areas, alterations and repair requirements, access to public buildings by physically handicapped persons, historic preservation accessibility provisions, auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, sports-related facilities, dining, banquet and bar facilities, office buildings, police departments, courtrooms, libraries, sanitation facilities, medical care facilities, parks and recreational areas, hotels, motels, inns and dormitories, parking requirements, ramps, guardrails, curb ramps, pedestrian grade separations, walks and sidewalks, hazard warnings, stairways, entrances and exits, egress and evacuation assistance, doors and doorways, door hardware, thresholds, interior travel routes, water fountains, wheelchair requirements, alarms, elevators, special access lifts, public telephones, sanitary facilities, urinal facilities, lavatory requirements, toilet requirements, kitchens, bathtubs, showers, storage, vending machines, automated teller machines, fixed or built-in seating at tables and counters, signs and identification, and more.

Illustrated checklists are provided to help you understand and apply accessibility requirements to your planning process. Key concepts give you a brief overview of the topic and help you understand the reasoning behind the requirements. Accessibility highlights give you the essence of the checklist in a straight, plain-English presentation. The actual checklists provide all the details you’ll need.

Includes a CD-ROM with the entire book in Adobe Acrobat plus PDF versions of selected Accessibility chapters from California’s Title 24, and the ADA Standard. Easy search features help you find the exact area you need, in seconds.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Using this Reference Manual, iii Alphabetical Index of Sections, xv General Terminology & Definitions, xvii 1. Accessibility In New Buildings, 1 Key Concepts, 1 Accessibility Highlights, 2 Checklist, 3 General Requirements, 3 Design, 3 Maintenance Of Accessible Features, 3 Temporary Structures, 3 Temporary Restrictions, 4 Commercial Facilities Located In Private Residences, 4 2. Building Accessibility, 5 Key Concepts, 5 Accessibility Highlights, 6 Checklist, 7 General Requirements, 7 Distance To Elevators, 7 3. Access To Employee Areas, 8 Key Concepts, 8 Accessibility Highlights, 9 Checklist, 10 Work Stations 10 Floors And Levels, 11 4. Accessibility For Existing Buildings And Facilities (Alterations & Repairs), 12 Key Concepts, 12 Accessibility Highlights, 13 Checklist, 14 General Requirements, 14 General Accessibility For Entrances, Exits And Paths Of Travel, 17 5. Access To Public Buildings, 18 Key Concepts, 18 Accessibility Highlights, 19 Application For IEEA Form, 22 Checklist, 23 Compliance Procedures / Projects Requiring DSA Certification, 23 General, 23 Application Process, 23 Filing Fees, 23 Cancelling An Application - Filing Fee Returns, 24 Project Cost - Defined, 24 Actual Project Cost - Defined, 24 Revision Of Plans And Specifications, 24 Billing For Further Fees, 24 Refunds, 25 Review Of Plans And Specifications, 25 Written Approval, 25 Approval Obtained, 25 Approval Denied, 25 Unauthorized Deviations 25 Notifications, 25 Access Compliance Products, 25 Product Approvals, 25 Processing Independent Entity Evaluation Approvals (IEEA), 25 IEEA Application Procedure, 26 Accounting Of IEEA, 26 Contacts For Questions, 26 Division Of The State Architect, Access Compliance, Acceptance Of Product, 26 Product Submittal, 26 Division Of The State Architect Access Compliance, 26 Products Evaluated By Recognized State And City Agencies, 26 Products Evaluated By A Recognized Evaluation Agency, 26 Development Of DSA Acceptance Criteria, 26 Marking, 26 6. Historic Preservation, 27 Key Concepts, 27 Accessibility Highlights, 28 Checklist, 31 General Requirements, 31 Alternative Accessibility Provisions, 31 Purpose, 31 Intent, 31 Scope, 31 General Application, 31 Basic Provisions, 31 Regular Code, 31 Alternative Provisions 31 Alternative Minimum Standards, 31 Entry, 31 Doors, 32 Power Assisted-Doors, 32 Toilet Rooms, 32 Exterior And Interior Ramps And Lifts, 32 Equivalent Facilitation, 32 ADA Standards, 33 Applicability, 33 Definition, 33 Procedures, 33 ADA Application, 33 Historic Preservations, 34 Minimum Requirements, 34 7A. Group A Occupancies: Assistive Listening Systems, 35 Key Concepts, 35 Accessibility Highlights, 36 Checklist, 37 Assistive-Listening Systems In Assembly Areas, 37 7B. Group A Occupancies: Auditoriums, Assembly Halls, Theaters, And Related Facilities, 38 Key Concepts, 38 Accessibility Highlights, 39 Checklist, 41 General Requirements, 41 Accessibility To Key Facilities, 41 Variety Of Locations, 41 Wheelchair Spaces, 41 Placement Of Wheelchair Locations, 42 Size Of Wheelchair Location, 42 Table: Size Of Wheelchair And Seating Locations, 43 Seating For Semi-Ambulant Individuals, 43 Life Safety Requirements, 43 Access To Performing Areas, 44 Stages, Enclosed And Unenclosed Platforms And Orchestra Pits, 44 Ticket Booths, 44 Miscellaneous, 44 7C. Group A Occupancies: Stadiums, Gymnasiums And Sports-Related Facilities, 45 Key Concepts, 45 Accessibility Highlights, 46 Checklist, 47 General Requirements, 47 Participation Areas, 47 Sanitary And Locker Facilities, 48 7D. Group A Occupancies: Restaurants And Similar Dining Establishments, Banquet Facilities, Bars And Taverns, And Related Facilities, 49 Key Concepts, 49 Accessibility Highlights, 50 Checklist, 51 General Requirements, 51 Raised Or Sunken Areas, 51 Restrooms, 51 Seating, 52 Table: Basic Dimensions For Counters, 52 Food Service Aisles, 53 Food Preparation Areas, 53 Tableware And Condiment Areas, 53 Vending Machines & Other Equipment, 53 7E. Group A Occupancies: Religious Facilities, 54 Key Concepts, 54 Accessibility Highlights, 55 Checklist, 56 Sanctuary, 56 Assembly Areas, 56 Classrooms And Offices, 56 Sanitary Facilities, 56 8. Group B Occupancies: Offices And Public Services, 57 Key Concepts, 57 Accessibility Highlights, 58 Checklist, 60 General Requirements, 60 Assembly Areas In Group B Occupancies, 60 Office Buildings, Personal & Public Service Facilities, 60 Business And Professional Offices, 61 Personal And Public Service Facilities, 62 Public Utility Facilities, 62 Police Dept, Law Enforcement, Fire Department Facilities And Courtrooms, 63 Miscellaneous General Standards, 64 Storage Areas, 64 9A. Group E Occupancies: Educational Facilities, 65 Key Concepts, 65 Accessibility Highlights, 66 Checklist, 67 Laboratory Rooms, 67 Teaching Facility Cubicles, Study Carrels, Etc, 67 Reading And Study Areas, 68 Checkout Counter, 68 Book Shelving, 68 Card Catalog, 68 Open Book Stacks, 68 9B. Group F Occupancies: Factories & Industrial Facilities, 69 Key Concepts, 69 Accessibility Highlights, 70 Checklist, 71 General Requirements, 71 Factories, 72 Warehouses, 73 10. Group H Occupancies: Hazardous Occupancies, 74 Key Concepts, 74 Accessibility Highlights Checklist, 75 General Requirements, 76 Accessible Sanitation Facilities, 76 Accessible Routes, 76 Accessible Floors And Levels, 76 Employee Work Areas, 76 11. Group I Occupancies: Patient Care Facilities, 77 Key Concepts, 77 Accessibility Highlights, 78 Checklist, 80 General Requirements, 80 Entrance & Parking, 80 Diagnostic, Treatment, Waiting Areas, Offices, Suites, And Sanitary Facilities, 81 Patient Bedrooms And Toilet Rooms, 81 Patient Bedroom Areas, 83 Alterations To Patient Bedrooms, 83 12. Group M Occupancies: Retail Facilities, 84 Key Concepts, 84 Accessibility Highlights, 85 Checklist, 87 General Requirements, 87 Work Areas, 87 Check Stands, 87 Table 11B-2: Accessible Checkstands, 87 Examples Of Checkout, 88 Point-Of-Sale Machines, 88 Turnstiles, 88 Theft-Prevention Barriers, 89 Circulation, 90 Storage Areas, 90 Fitting And Dressing Rooms, 91 13. Outdoor Occupancies, 93 Key Concepts, 93 Accessibility Highlights, 94 Checklist, 95 Campsites, 95 Beaches, Picnic Areas, 95 Sanitary Facilities, 95 Parking Lots, 95 Trails, Paths, 96 Nature Trails, 96 Highway Rest Areas, 96 Permanent Facilities, 96 14. Group R Occupancies: Lodging And Dormitories, 97 Key Concepts, 97 Accessibility Highlights, 98 Checklist, 101 General Requirements, 101 Guest Rooms And Suites, 101 Available Range Of Accommodations, 102 Access To Beds, 102 Lift Device Clearances, 102 Dormitory Rooms, 102 Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units, 102 Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas, 103 Recreational Facilities, 103 Kitchens, Kitchenettes Or Wet Bar Facilities, 103 Toilet Facilities, 103 Visual Alarms, Notification Devices And Telephones For Persons With Hearing Impairment, 103 Bathing And Shower Facilities, 104 Bathroom Doors, 104 Bathroom Floor Space, 104 Tubs And Showers, 104 Water Closets, 104 Lavatory And Mirrors, 104 Mirrors, 105 Controls And Dispensers, 105 Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units, 106 Accessible Assigned Parking, 106 Accessible Visitor Parking, 106 Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas, 106 Participation Areas, 107 Swimming Pools, 107 Door Signal Devices, 108 Doors & Openings, 108 Spaces, 108 Accessible Route, 108 15. Adaptable Dwelling Units, l09 Key Concepts, 109 Accessibility Highlights, 110 Checklist, 113 Kitchens In Dwelling Units, 113 Kitchen Sinks, 113 Countertops, 114 Lower Shelving, 114 Laundry Rooms, 115 Electrical Outlets, 115 Bathroom, 115 Bathroom Entrance Doorway, 115 Bathroom Maneuvering Space, 115 Water Closets, 116 Grab Bar Reinforcement, 116 Toilet (Water Closet), 116 Back Wall Installations, 116 Side Wall Installation,117 Shower Stalls, 117 Bathtubs, 117 Lavatories And Mirrors, 119 16. Accessible Routes: Bldgs. W/O Elevator, 120 Key Concepts, 120 Accessibility Highlights, 121 Checklist, 123 General Requirements, 123 Single Building With Common (Lobby) Entrance, 123 All Other Sites, Including Single Building With Multiple Entrances, 123 Provisions To Test Nos. 1 And 2, 124 Test No.1-Individual Building Test, 124 Test No.2 - Site Analysis Test, 125 Test No.3 - Unusual Characteristics Test, 125 Additional Requirements (CA T241150A.2), 125 17. Accessible Exterior Route Of Travel, 126 Key Concepts, 126 Accessibility Highlights, 127 Checklist, 128 General Requirements, 128 Design And Construction, 128 Signs, 129 Accessible Route Of Travel, 129 18. Parking, 130 Key Concepts, 130 Accessibility Highlights, 131 Checklist, 133 Parking Stall Signage Requirements, 133 Medical Care Outpatient Facilities, 133 Table llB-6: Spaces Required, 134 Single Parking Stalls, 134 Double Parking Stalls, 135 Double Diagonal Parking Space Design, 136 Van Parking Space Design, 136 Parking Structures, 136 19. Passenger Drop-Off And Loading Zones, 137 Key Concepts, 137 Accessibility Highlights, 138 Checklist, 139 Location, 139 Passenger Loading Zones, 139 Valet Parking, 139 Accessibility Signs, 140 Color Of Symbol, 140 Finish And Contrast, 140 Proportions, 140 Character Size, 140 Vertical Clearance, 140 20. Ramps, 141 Key Concepts, 141 Accessibility Highlights, 142 Checklist, 144 General Requirements, 144 Width, 144 Slope, 145 Landings - Location, 145 Size Of Top And Bottom Landings, 145 Landing Width, 145 Change Of Direction, 145 Other Intermediate Landings, 145 Encroachment Of Doors, 146 Strike Edge, 146 Hazards, 146 Handrails, 146 Wheel Guides, 147 Guards, 147 Outdoor Ramps, 147 21. Guardrails, 148 Key Concepts, 148 Accessibility Highlights, 149 Checklist, 150 Where Required, 150 Height, 150 Openings, 150 Assembly Guards, 151 Cross Aisles, 151 Sightline - Constrained Guard Heights, 151 Guards At The End Of Aisles, 151 22. Curb Ramps, 152 Key Concepts, 152 Accessibility Highlights, 153 General Requirements, 155 Width, 155 Slope, 155 Level Landing, 155 Finish, 155 Border, 156 Obstructions, 156 Detectable Warnings, 156 Diagonal Curb Ramps, 156 23. Pedestrian Grade Separations, 158 Key Concepts, 158 Accessibility Highlights, 159 Checklist, 160 General Requirements, 160 24. Walks And Sidewalks, 161 Key Concepts, 161 Accessibility Highlights, 162 Checklist, 163 Gratings, 163 Changes In Level, 164 Level Areas And Door Clearances, 165 25. Hazards, 166 Key Concepts, 166 Accessibility Highlights, 167 Checklist, 169 Warning Curbs, 169 Overhanging Obstructions, 169 Protruding Objects, 169 Head Room, 169 Free-Standing Signs, 170 Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms, 170 Detectable Directional Texture At Transit Boarding Platforms, 171 Detectable Directional Texture At Hazardous Vehicular Areas, 171 Detectable Warnings At Reflecting Pools, 171 26. Stairways, 172 Key Concepts, 172 Accessibility Highlights, 173 Checklist, 175 General Requirements, 175 Stairway Width, 175 Required Handrails, 175 Handrail Configuration, 176 Handgrips, 177 Stair Treads, Risers And Nosing, 178 Striping For The Visually Impaired, 179 Stair Level Identification Sign, 180 27. Entrances & Exits, 183 Key Concepts, 183 Accessibility Highlights, 184 Checklist, 185 General Requirements, 185 Entrances & Signs, 186 Temporary Restrictions, 186 Recessed Doormats, 186 Gates, 186 Service Entrances, 186 Automatic Doors, 187 28. Egress And Areas For Evacuation, 188 Key Concepts, 188 Accessibility Highlights, 189 Checklist, 191 General Requirements, 191 Location And Construction, 191 Adjacent Stairway Width, 192 Two-Way Communication, 192 Identification, 193 Area For Evacuation Assistance, High-Rise Alternative, 193 Alarms / Emergency Warning Systems, 193 29. Doors & Doorways, 194 Key Concepts, 194 Accessibility Highlights, 195 Checklist, 197 Entrances, 198 Doors, 198 Type Of Lock And Latch, 198 Width And Height, 198 Hinged Doors, 198 Pairs Of Doors, 198 Automatic And Power Assisted Doors, 198 Revolving Door, 199 Turnstiles, Rails And Pedestrian Controls, 199 Recessed Doors, 200 Consecutive Doors / Doors In A Series, 200 Doors Located In A Recess Or Alcove, 200 Gates, 200 Service Entrances, 200 Recessed Doormats, 200 Temporary Restrictions, 200 Clear Space At Doors / Landings / Clearance, 201 Force To Open Door, 201 Door Closer, 203 Surface, 203 30. Door Hardware, 204 Accessibility Highlights, 204 Checklist, 205 General Requirements, 205 31. Thresholds At Doorways, 206 Accessibility Highlights, 206 Checklist, 207 General Requirements, 207 Doormats, 207 Carpets, 207 32. Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs, 208 Key Concepts, 208 Accessibility Highlights, 209 Checklist, 210 General Requirements, 210 Wheelchair Passage Width, 210 Size And Approach, 210 Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces, 210 Forward Approach, 210 Side Approach, 211 33. Floors, Levels And Ground Surfaces, 213 Key Concepts, 213 Accessibility Highlights, 214 Checklist, 215 General Requirements, 215 Ground And Floor Surfaces, 215 Changes In Level, 216 Carpets, 216 Grating, 216 34. Interior Travel Routes - Aisles, Alcoves & Corridors, 217 Accessibility Highlights, 217 Checklist, 218 Interior Requirements Aisles, 218 Width, 218 Circulation Around Obstacles, 219 Alcoves- Forward Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces), 220 Alcoves- Side Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces), 222 35. Corridors, Hallways & Exterior Exit Balconies, 223 Key Concepts, 223 Accessibility Highlights, 224 Checklist, 225 Corridor And Hallway Widths, 225 Corridors And Hallways Over 200 Feet, 225 Circulation Around Obstacles, 226 36. Water Fountains, Drinking, 228 Key Concepts, 228 Accessibility Highlights, 229 Checklist, 230 Where Only One Drinking Fountain Area Is Provided, 230 Where More Than One Drinking Fountain Is Provided, 230 Clearances, 231 Cantilevered Drinking Fountains, 231 Knee Clearance, 231 Toe Clearance, 231 Clear Floor Space, 232 Alcoves, 232 Bubbler, 233 The Spout, 233 37. Space Allowances, 234 Accessibility Highlights, 234 Checklist, 235 General Requirements, 235 Wheelchair Passage Width, 235 Circulation Around Obstacles, 235 Size And Approach, 235 Wheelchair Turning Space, 236 Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs: Size And Approach, 236 Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearance To Wheelchair Spaces, 237 Forward Reach, 238 Without Obstruction, 238 With Obstruction, 238 Side Reach, 238 Without Obstruction, 238 Over Obstruction, 238 38. Reach Ranges, 239 Checklist, 239 Forward Reach, 239 Side Reach, 239 39. Alarms, 240 Key Concepts, 240 Accessibility Highlights, 241 Checklist, 243 Alarms/Emergency Warning Systems/Accessibility, 243 Audible Alarms, 243 Visual Alarms, 244 Employee Work Areas, 245 Groups l-1 And R-l, 245 Spacing In Rooms, 245 Spacing In Corridors, 246 ADA Requirements For Spacing In Rooms And Corridors, 246 Manual Alarm, 246 Auxiliary Alarms, 246 40. Elevators, Control Panels, Visual & Audible Signals, 247 Key Concepts, 247 Accessibility Highlights, 248 Checklist, 251 General Requirements, 251 Entrance Signs, 251 Door Operation, 251 Door Size, 252 Car Interior, 252 Car Call, 253 Door Protective And Opening Device, 253 Hall Call, 253 Operations And Leveling, 253 Handrails, 254 Elevator Car Control Panel, 254 Minimum Illumination, 255 Car Position Indicator And Signal, 255 Hall Call Buttons, 255 Hall Lantern, 256 Doorjamb Marking, 257 Plan Review And Approval, 257 41. Special Access (Wheelchair) Lifts, 258 Key Concepts, 258 Accessibility Highlights, 259 Checklist, 262 General Requirements, 262 Landing Size, 262 Relationship To The Path Of Travel, 262 When Provided As A Means Of Egress, 263 Pits, 264 Car Enclosure, 264 Car Doors And Gates, 264 Light In Car, 265 Buffers And Buffer Supports, 265 Emergency Stop Switch, 265 Emergency Devices, 265 Capacity, 265 Speed, 266 Rise, 266 Capacity Plate, 266 Inclined Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts, 267 Controls And Operating Mechanisms, 267 42. Public Telephones, 268 Key Concepts, 268 Accessibility Highlights, 269 Checklist, 271 General Requirements, 271 Accessible Route, 272 Equipment For The Hearing Impaired, 273 Enclosures, 273 Head Room, 274 Text Telephones, 275 43. Sanitary Facilities, 276 Key Concepts, 276 Accessibility Highlights, 277 Checklist, 279 Separate And Unisex Toilet Facilities, 279 Clear Doorway Openings, 279 Identification Symbols For Sanitary Facilities - Door Signage, 280 General, 280 Men's Sanitary Facility, 280 Woman's Sanitary Facilities, 281 Unisex Sanitary Facilities, 282 Signs And Identification, Mounting Location And Height: Permanent Wall Sign, 282 Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol For Signs, 282 Character Type, 282 Character Size & Placement, 282 Pictorial Symbol Signs (Pictograms), 282 Braille, 282 Plan Review And Inspection, 282 44. Urinal Facilities, 283 Key Concepts, 283 Accessibility Highlights, 284 Checklist, 285 Clear Floor Space, 285 Basic Configuration And Location, 285 Alcove Urinals, 286 Accessible Route, 286 Flush Controls, 287 Walls And Floor Surfaces, 287 45. Lavatory, 288 Key Concepts, 288 Accessibility Highlights, 289 Checklist, 290 General Requirements, 290 Clear Floor Space, 290 Mounting Location, 290 Toe Clearance, 290 Knee Clearance, 291 Hotwater And Drainpipes, 291 Faucet Controls, 291 46. Lavatories/Lavatory Fixtures & Accessories, 292 Key Concepts, 292 Accessibility Highlights, 293 Checklist, 294 General Requirements), 294 Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls, 294 Mirrors, 295 Medicine Cabinets, 295 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 296 Faucet Controls, 295 47. Toilet Facilities, 296 Key Concepts, 296 Accessibility Highlights, 297 Checklist, 298 Grab Bar Dimensions, 298 Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 298 Side Wall, 298 Rear Wall, 298 Grab Bar Dynamics, 298 Structural Strength, 299 Grab Bar - Surface, 299 Turning Space Requirements, 299 Sanitary Accessories, 300 Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls, 300 Mirrors, 300 Medicine Cabinets, 301 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 301 48. Single Accommodation Toilet, 302 Key Concepts, 302 Accessibility Highlights, 303 Checklist, 305 General Requirements, 305 Water Closets, 305 Toilet Seats, 305 Flush Valves, 306 Grab Bars, 307 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 307 Structural Strength, 307 Towel Sanitary, Napkins, Waste Receptacle, 308 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 308 Interior Surfaces, 308 49. Multiple Accommodation Toilet, 309 Key Concepts, 309 Accessibility Highlights, 310 Checklist, 312 Wheelchair Clearance, 312 Clear Floor, 313 Clear Floor Space With Inward-Swinging Doors, 313 Accessible Fixtures, 313 Compartments And Compartment Doors, 313 Automatic-Closing Device, 313 Door Opening Hardware, 314 Accessible Water-Closet Compartments, 314 Front-Side, Hinge-Side And Latch-Side Approach, 314 Front-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315 Front-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 315 Latch-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315 Latch-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 315 Hinge-Side Approach Swing-In Compartment Door, 315 Hinge-Side Approach Swing-Out Compartment Door, 316 Water Closet, 316 Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 317 Side Wall, 317 Rear Wall, 317 Grab Bar Dimensions, 317 Grab Bars - Structural Strength, 318 Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, 318 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 318 Interior Surfaces, 318 Ambulatory Accessible Stall, 319 General, 319 Grab Bars - Mounting Location, 319 Side Wall, 319 Rear Wall, 319 Grab Bar Dimensions, 319 50. Front Transfer Toilets, 322 Key Concepts, 322 Accessibility Highlights, 323 Checklist, 325 General Requirements, 325 Grab Bars, 325 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 326 Structural Strength, 326 Compartment Doors, 327 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 327 Interior Surfaces 327 51. Side (Lateral) Transfer Toilets, 329 Key Concepts, 329 Accessibility Highlights, 330 Checklist, 332 General Requirements, 332 Grab Bars, 333 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width, 333 Structural Strength, 333 Compartment Doors, 334 Toilet Tissue Dispensers, 334 Interior Surfaces, 334 52. Grab Bars 336 Key Concepts, 336 Accessibility Highlights, 337 Checklist, 338 Projection, 338 Diameter, 338 Structural Strength, 338 Surface, 339 53. Sinks, 340 Key Concepts, 340 Accessibility Highlights, 341 Checklist, 342 Clear Floor Space, 342 Depth And Height, 342 Knee Clearance, 342 Exposed Pipes And Surfaces, 343 Faucet Controls And Operating Mechanisms, 343 54. Kitchens, 344 Key Concepts, 344 Accessibility Highlights, 345 Checklist, 346 Clear Floor Space / Centerline / Clear Width, 346 Clear Floor Space, 346 Centerline, 346 Clear Width, 346 Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls, 346 Countertops, 347 Repositionable Countertops, 347 Lower Shelving, 348 Removable Base Cabinets, 348 55. Bathtubs, 349 Key Concepts, 349 Accessibility Highlights, 350 Checklist, 352 Bathing Facilities, 352 Clear Floor Space, 352 Seat In Tub, 352 Seat At Head Of Tub, 352 Seat, 353 Grab Bar And Shower Seat Structural Strength, 353 Grab Bars / Basic Dimensions, 353 Grab Bar Location With Seat In Tub, 354 Grab Bars Location With Seat At Head Of Tub, 354 Wall Reinforcement For Grab Bars, 354 Controls, 355 Shower Spray Unit, 355 Bathtub Enclosures, 355 Door And Panels, 355 Glazing For Shower And Bathtub Enclosures, 355 Plastics, 355 56. Showers, 357 Key Concepts, 357 Accessibility Highlights, 358 Checklist, 359 General Requirements, 360 Option 1: Roll-In Shower, 60" Min. Width x 30" Min. Depth, 360 Clear Floor Space, 360 Water Controls-Location, 360 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 360 Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 360 Option 2: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60" Min. Width x 36" Min. Depth, 361 Clear Floor Space, 361 Water Controls-Location, 361 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 361 Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 361 Option 3: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60" Min. Width x 36" Min. Depth, 361 Clear Floor Space, 361 Water Controls-Location, 361 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location, 362 Shower Seat-Mounting Location, 362 Requirements That Apply To All 3 Shower Options, 362 Floor Slope, 362 Thresholds, 362 Water Controls, 362 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit, 363 Sprayer Unit Alternative, 363 Shower Seat, 363 Shower Seat Dimensions, 363 Grab Bars, 364 Grab Bars Dimensions, 364 Grab Bars Structural Strength, 364 Soap Dish, 365 Enclosures, 365 Doors And Panels, 365 Glazing And Plastics, 365 57. Storage, 368 Key Concepts, 368 Accessibility Highlights, 369 Checklist, 370 General Requirements, 370 Forward Reach, 371 Side Reach, 372 Hardware, 372 58. Controls & Operating Mechanisms, Vending Machines, 373 Key Concepts, 373 Accessibility Highlights, 374 Checklist, 375 General Requirements, 375 Alcove - Clear Floor Space, 376 Forward Reach, 377 Side Reach, 377 59. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) And Point-Of-Sale Machines, 378 Key Concepts, 378 Accessibility Highlights, 379 Checklist, 381 General Requirements, 381 Controls Or Operating Mechanisms, 381 One ATM, 382 Two ATMs, 384 Three Or More ATMs, 384 ATM Display, 385 ATM Equipment For Persons With Vision Impairments, 385 60. Fixed Or Built-In Seating, Tables And Counters, 386 Key Concepts, 386 Accessibility Highlights, 387 Checklist, 388 Seating Space Allowance, Clear Floor Space & Reach Ranges, 388 If High Forward Reach Is Over An Obstruction, 389 Side Reach, 390 If Side Reach Is Over An Obstruction, 390 Height Of Work Surfaces, 390 Sales And Service Counters, Teller Windows And Information Counters, 390 61. Signs And Identification, 391 Key Concepts, 391 Accessibility Highlights, 392 Checklist, 394 General Requirements, 394 Symbols Of Accessibility, 394 The Color Of Symbol, 394 Signs, 395 Identification Signs, 395 Directional And Informational Signs, 395 Accessibility Signs, 395 Entrance Signs, 395 Accessibility Information Posted, 395 Traffic Control Devices, 396 Symbols, 396 International TTY Symbol, 396 Volume Control Telephones Symbol, 396 Assistive Listening Systems, 396 Signs For Text Telephones, 396 Cleaner Air Symbol, 396 Finish And Contrast, 396 Proportions, 396 Character Height, 397 Braille 397 Mounting Location And Height, 397 Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol Signs, 398 Character Placement, 398 Plan Review Inspection, 398 Plan Review And Approval, 398 62. Cleaner Air Symbol, 402 Key Concepts, 402 Accessibility Highlights, 403 Checklist 404 General Requirements, 404 Removal Of Symbol, 404 Color And Size Of Symbol, 404 Conditions Of Use, 404 63. Means Of Egress Identification Sign, 405 Key Concepts, 405 Accessibility Highlights, 406 Checklist, 407 General Requirements, 408 Tactile Exit Signs, 408 Graphics, 408 Exit Sign Illumination, 408 Stairway Signs In Buildings With Two Or More Stories, 410 Sign age Detail Characteristics, 410 Placement Location, 411 Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol Signs, 411 Floor-Level Exit Signs, 411 Path Marking, 411 Delayed Egress Locks, 411 Required Accessibility, 411 64. Electrical Receptacles, Switches & Controls, 412 Accessibility Highlights, 412 Checklist, 413 Electrical Receptacles, 413 Switches, 413 65. Transportation Facilities, 415 Accessibility Highlights, 415 Checklist, 419 Bus Stop Pads And Shelters, 419 Bus Stop Pads, 420 Bus Stop Siting Alterations, 420 Fixed Facilities And Stations - New Construction, 421 Path Of Travel, 421 Entrances And Exits, 421 Signage, 421 Accessible Fare Collection Systems, 422 Hazards / Platforms, 422 Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms, 422 Warning Texture And Color Features, 422 Color Contrast, 422 Detectable Directional Texture At Boarding Platforms, 423 Horizontal Gaps, 423 Lighting, 424 Telephones, 424 Boarding Platforms, 424 Public Address Systems, 424 Clocks, 424 Elevators/Escalators, 424 Existing Facilities - Key Stations, 425 Existing Facilities - Alterations, 425 Airports - New Construction, 426 Path Of Travel, 426 Telephones, 426 Baggage Check-In/ Retrieval, 426 Public Address, 427 Clocks, 427 Security Systems, 427 66. Card Readers At Gasoline Fuel Dispensing Facilities, 428 Key Concepts, 428 Accessibility Highlights, 429 Checklist, 430 General Requirements, 430 Definitions, 430 Application, 430 Number Of Accessible Card-Reading Devices Required, 431 Required Features, 431 Protection Of Dispensers Mounted At Grade, 431   INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS REFERENCE MANUAL This reference manual has been designed to help the reader confirm compliance with the latest, most current accessibility requirements found in California's Building Code (Title 24), the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) and related materials. You can use the Table of Contents or the Index to find an area of interest. Or, since your purchase of the book brings you the entire reference on CD-ROM in PDF format, you can use the disc to search on words, phrases, code references, etc. The CD-ROM also brings you the relevant portions of the state codes that are referenced in the printed manual. Once you have found an area of interest, you will typically find three different presentation of the information: "Key Concepts" give you a quick overview, and point out the "big ideas" that will help you understand the code and how it is applied. "Accessibility Highlights" present the requirements in a easy-to-understand summary format. Finally, the illustrated "Checklists" provide the code requirements, in detail, with exceptions, code citations, etc. BACK COVER CARM - California Accessibility Reference Manual Code & Checklist An Illustrated Guide to Title 24 and the ADA Requirements for Accessible Design and Construction 3rd Edition / Fully Revised & Expanded / Illustrated This unique references is a quick and easy-to-understand guide on how the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's additional requirement work together. The California Accessibility Reference Manual goes beyond the regulatory language, and provides explanation and clarification, to help you apply California's accessibility requirements in your work. More than 800 unique illustrations Dozens of tables for quick look-up NEW! Key Concepts give you an instant overview of most topics, and Accessibility Highlights set out the requirements in plain English Checklists help you make sure you've met all requirements Extensive citations to Calif. Title 24 Complete text of relevant Calif. Title 24 Regulations on the CD-ROM Includes CD-ROM Companion for Quick Searching Use Adobe® Reader® to Search and Browse the complete reference...quick and easy! Note: Adobe Reader is not included on the CD-ROM, as it can be downloaded FREE from Adobe.com. Also, since the CD-ROM is intended only as a companion to the printed book, printing from the CD-ROM has been disabled/restricted. The California Accessibility Reference Manual has been completely updated to reflect California's Title 24, as of 2009, and current ADA regulations.