ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide

Table of Contents

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

 

ABA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS

F201  Application

F202  Existing Buildings and Facilities

F203  General Exceptions                     

F204  Protruding Objects

F205  Operable Parts

F206  Accessible Routes

F207  Accessible Means of Egress

F208  Parking Spaces

F209  Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops

F210  Stairways

F211  Drinking Fountains

F212  Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks

F213  Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities

F214  Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers

F215  Fire Alarm Systems

F216  Signs

F217  Telephones

F218  Transportation Facilities

F219  Assistive Listening Systems

F220  Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines

F221  Assembly Areas

F222  Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms

F223  Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities

F224  Transient Lodging Guest Rooms

F225  Storage

F226  Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces

F227  Sales and Service

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

F229  Windows

F230  Two-Way Communication Systems

F231  Judicial Facilities

F232  Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities

F233  Residential Facilities

F234  Amusement Rides

F235  Recreational Boating Facilities

F236  Exercise Machines and Equipment

F237  Fishing Piers and Platforms

F238  Golf Facilities

F239  Miniature Golf Facilities

F240  Play Areas

F241  Saunas and Steam Rooms

F242  Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

F243  Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

F244  Camping Facilities

F245  Picnic Facilities

F246  Viewing Areas

F247  Trails

F248  Beach Access Routes

 

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS

301   General

302   Floor or Ground Surfaces

303   Changes in Level

304   Turning Space

305   Clear Floor or Ground Space

306   Knee and Toe Clearance

307   Protruding Objects

308   Reach Ranges

309   Operable Parts

 

CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

401   General

402   Accessible Routes

403   Walking Surfaces

404   Doors, Doorways, and Gates

405   Ramps

406   Curb Ramps

407   Elevators

408   Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators

409   Private Residence Elevators

410   Platform Lifts

 

CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND  BUILDING ELEMENTS

501   General

502   Parking Spaces

503   Passenger Loading Zones

504   Stairways

505   Handrails

 

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

 

CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES

1001  General       

1002  Amusement Rides

1003  Recreational Boating Facilities

1004  Exercise Machines and Equipment

1005  Fishing Piers and Platforms

1006  Golf Facilities

1007  Miniature Golf Facilities

1008  Play Areas

1009  Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

1010  Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions

1011  Outdoor Constructed Features

1012  Parking Spaces within Camping Units and Picnic Units and Pull-Up Spaces at Dump Stations

1013  Tent Pads and Tent Platforms

1014  Camp Shelters

1015  Viewing Areas

1016  Outdoor Recreation Access Routes

1017  Trails

1018  Beach Access Routes

1019  Conditions for Exceptions