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1 Title III Overview of Design Standards
ADA Trainer Network Module 6g Title III Overview of Design Standards Trainer’s Name Trainer’s Title Phone /Website

2 Disclaimer Information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA. The Northeast ADA Center is authorized by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to provide information, materials, and technical assistance to individuals and entities that are covered by the ADA. The contents of this document were developed under a grant from the Department of Education, NIDRR grant number H133 A However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

3 Which design standards do I follow?
State and local code or the Standards for Accessible Design? The ADA established some minimum standards for accessibility for people with disabilities. State and local governments also have accessibility standards in building codes. Additionally, the principles of Universal Design promote usability for all. It is not important that you learn or remember the exact codes, but we would like to let you know what some of these minimum standards are. You can get more information through the U.S. Access Board at or the Department of Justice at

4 State & Local Building Codes
Each state has a building code with accessibility requirements Many (but not all) based on International Building Code (IBC) Many have additional, unique provisions Building projects must follow standard which is most stringent (provides greater access) for each space or element Building projects are often subject to more than one code or standard (e.g. ADA Standards and state code) and must comply with each one that applies. Compliance is determined for each space, element, or specification. For example, a day care business is building a large new center, including a building with a 125-space parking lot and a playground. Title III of the ADA applies to the project; state codes apply as well. The project must comply with both standards. Perhaps the ADA standards are more stringent in relation to the playground, setting out requirements for accessible play components, ground surface, etc., while the state code has no requirements related to playgrounds. At the same time, the state code is more stringent in relation to scoping requirements for the parking lot, requiring that one in every four accessible parking spaces be van-accessible, while the ADA only requires one in six. The park must provide both an accessible playground in compliance with ADA standards and the parking lot must provide two (rather than only one) van-accessible parking spaces in compliance with state code.

5 U.S. Access Board & Standards for Accessible Design
The Access Board is a federal agency that develops accessibility guidelines The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) adopt and enforce ADA accessibility standards

6 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The 2010 Standards must be used as of 3/15/12 Access complete information at: The revised ADAAG, now referred to as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are more "in harmony" with IBC and have clearer illustrations/diagrams.

7 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Element by Element Safe Harbor: Elements in covered facilities that were built or altered in compliance with the 1991 Standards are not required to retrofit to comply with 2010 Standards until the elements are subject to a planned alteration. Similar safe harbors were adopted for elements associated with the “path of travel” to an altered primary function area.

8 ADA Standards 2010 Standards include requirements for
Checkout aisles, sales and service counters ATMs, vending machines, fuel dispensers Dining areas and cafeterias Dressing and fitting rooms Hotel guest rooms Recreational facilities (golf courses, swimming pools, exercise equipment, etc.) Many more! There are a variety of specific requirements that may be relevant for certain types of businesses. These are just a few examples. More information can be found the U.S. Access Board at or the Department of Justice at New standards must be followed for work on or after March 15, Work that takes place between September 15, 2010, and March 15, 2012 can follow either the 1991 or the 2010 Standards.

9 Employment and Disability Institute
Northeast ADA Center Employment and Disability Institute Cornell University Dolgen Hall Room 201 Ithaca, New York Toll-Free : (NY, NJ, PR, USVI) Telephone Fax TTY Web The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the Department of Education, NIDRR grant number H133 A However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Conclude by reminding participants that the training materials were produced by the Northeast ADA Center in collaboration with the National ADA Network. Remind them of the free and confidential technical assistance and other services available from your local ADA Center and from the ADA Centers throughout the country.

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