ADA accessible design standards
- 72 ADA accessible design standards
- 73 Ergonomics: visual and physical
- 74 Exterior noise intrusion
- 75 Internally generated noise
- 76 Thermal comfort
- 77 Olfactory comfort
- 78 Reverberation time
- 79 Sound masking
- 80 Sound reducing surfaces
- 81 Sound barriers
- 82 Individual thermal control
- 83 Radiant thermal comfort
- P4 Impact reducing flooring
72. ADA accessible design standards
Ensuring that individuals with physical disabilities have access and mobility in newly constructed or renovated buildings is an important aspect of an equitable building environment.
This feature requires compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design regulations, regardless of building age or location. ADA requirements are intended to protect the right of people with disabilities to participate in everyday life by ensuring access to buildings and facilities.
The following requirement is met:
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New & Existing Buildings | New & Existing Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: ADA Regulations | P | P | P |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: ADA Regulations | P | P | - | P | P |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: ADA Regulations | Architect |
| 72.1.a |
The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division's 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design set accessibility standards for new construction and alterations. |