15.0.0 The American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The federal government implemented Title III of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and requires places of public accommodation and commercial facilities to be designed, constructed and altered in compliance with the accessibility standards established by this act. The Department of Justice published a Code of Federal Regulations designated 28 CRF Part 36 which contains specific requirements to be followed to comply with those regulations

This section contains numerous diagrams and dimensional data to illustrate and explain many of the critical areas in building construction that must be made to comply with 28 CRF Part 36.

15.1.0 Dimensions of Adult-Size Wheelchairs

15.2.0 Minimum Clear Width for One/Two Wheelchairs

15.3.0 Minimum Clear Floor Space for Wheelchairs

15.4.0 Wheelchair Turning Space

15.5.0 Minimum Clearance for Seating and Tables

15.6.0 Side Reach From a Wheelchair

15.7.0 Forward Reach from a Wheelchair

15.7.1 Reach for Card Catalogs

15.7.2 Reach for Stacks in a Library

15.7.3 Reach for Shelves and Closets

15.8.0 Accessible Routes

15.8.1 Maneuvering Clearance at Doors

15.8.2 Two Hinged Doors in Series

15.8.3 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

15.9.0 Mounting Heights for Telephones

15.10.0 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers

15.11.0 Clear Space at Lavatories

15.12.0 Clear Space at Bathtubs

15.13.0 Grab Bars at Bathtubs

15.14.0 Grab Bars at Water Closets

15.15.0 Wheelchair Transfers

15.16.0 Toilet Stalls

15.17.0 Shower Size and Clearances

15.17.1 Roll-in Showers with Folding Seat

15.18.0 Elevator Cars Minimum Dimensions

15.18.1 Elevator...