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- **Citation:** 71 Ill. Adm. Code 400.APPENDIX
- **Heading:** Section 400.APPENDIX A Illinois Accessibility Code
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 71 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND REAL PROPERTY / CHAPTER I: CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD / Part 400 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE / Section 400.APPENDIX A   Illinois Accessibility Code

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Section 400.APPENDIX A   Illinois
Accessibility Code
BOARD
NOTE:  In this Appendix A, italicization of text indicates that the Capital
Development Board has adopted rules applicable in the State of Illinois that
differ to some extent from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Defined
terms are indicated by bold text.
CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
101
Purpose
101.1 General.
This document contains
scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to
sites
,
facilities
,
buildings
, and
elements
by individuals with disabilities.
101.2 Buildings and Facilities Covered.
This
Code
applies to all
public facilities
and
multi-story
housing
as defined and governed by the
Environmental Barriers Act
and located, in whole or in part, within the legal geographic boundaries of the
State of Illinois, unless specifically exempted in this Code.
101.3 Applicability, General.
This
Code
is applicable when work involving new construction,
alterations
,
additions
,
historic preservation
, restoration, or
reconstruction
in whole or
in part begins after the effective date of this
Code
. The
Code
becomes enforceable with the signing of a construction contract, issuance of an
official authorization or permit for construction, or the start of
construction, whichever occurs first.
101.4 Applicability to Federally Financed Facilities.
The fact that a
building
or
facility
governed by the
Environmental
Barriers Act
is also a
facility
financed by federal funds is no bar
to the application of this
Code
.
101.5 Force of Law.
This
Code
,
together with the
Environmental Barriers Act
and the standards
incorporated by reference identified in Section 105, has the force of a
building code and as such is law in the State of Illinois.
101.6 Enforcement.
The Attorney General
shall have the authority to enforce this
Code
in accordance with Section
6 of the
Environmental Barriers Act
tion of this
Code
.
101.5 Force of Law.
This
Code
,
together with the
Environmental Barriers Act
and the standards
incorporated by reference identified in Section 105, has the force of a
building code and as such is law in the State of Illinois.
101.6 Enforcement.
The Attorney General
shall have the authority to enforce this
Code
in accordance with Section
6 of the
Environmental Barriers Act
. The Attorney General may
investigate any complaint or reported violation of the
Environmental
Barriers Act
and, where necessary to ensure compliance, may do any of the
following:
1.
Conduct
an investigation to determine if a violation of the
Environmental Barriers
Act
and this
Code
exists. This includes the power to:
a.
Require
an individual or entity to file a statement or report in writing under oath or
otherwise, as to all information the Attorney General may consider;
b.         Examine
under oath any person alleged to have participated in or with knowledge of the violations;
and
c.         Issue
subpoenas or conduct hearings in aid of any investigation.
2.         Bring
an action for injunction to halt construction or alteration of any
public
facility
or
multi-story housing
or to require compliance with this
Code
by any
public facility
or
multi-story housing
which has been or
is being constructed or altered in violation of the
Environmental Barriers
Act
and this
Code
.
3.         Bring an action for mandamus.
4.         Bring an action for penalties as follows:
a.         Any
owner
of a
public facility
or
multi-story housing
in
violation of the
Environmental Barriers Act
shall be subject to civil
penalties in a sum not to exceed $250 per day, and each day the
owner
is
in violation of the
Environmental Barriers Act
constitutes a separate
offense;
b
his
Code
.
3.         Bring an action for mandamus.
4.         Bring an action for penalties as follows:
a.         Any
owner
of a
public facility
or
multi-story housing
in
violation of the
Environmental Barriers Act
shall be subject to civil
penalties in a sum not to exceed $250 per day, and each day the
owner
is
in violation of the
Environmental Barriers Act
constitutes a separate
offense;
b.         Any
architect
or
engineer
negligently or intentionally stating
pursuant to Section 5 of the
Environmental Barriers Act
that a plan is
in compliance with the
Environmental Barriers Act
when such plan is not
in compliance shall be subject to a suspension, revocation, or refusal of
restoration of his or her certificate of registration or license pursuant to
the
Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989
, the
Professional
Engineering Practice Act of 1989
, and the
Structural Engineering
Practice Act of 1989
; and
c.         Any
person who knowingly issues a building permit or other official authorization
for the construction or alteration of a
public facility
or the
construction of
multi-story housing
in violation of the
Environmental
Barriers Act
shall be subject to civil penalties in a sum not to exceed
$1,000.
5.         Bring
an action for any other appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, in
lieu of a civil action, the entry of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with
the individual or entity deemed to have violated the
Environmental Barriers
Act
.
101.6.1 Continuity of Violation.
A
public
facility
or
multi-story housing
continues to be in violation of the
Environmental
Barriers Act
and this
Code
following construction or alteration so
long as the
public facility
or
multi-story housing
is not
compliant with the
Environmental Barriers Act
and this
Code
.
101.7. Local Standards.
The provisions of
the
Environmental Barriers Act
and this
Code
constitute minimum
requirements for all
governmental units
, including home rule units
in violation of the
Environmental
Barriers Act
and this
Code
following construction or alteration so
long as the
public facility
or
multi-story housing
is not
compliant with the
Environmental Barriers Act
and this
Code
.
101.7. Local Standards.
The provisions of
the
Environmental Barriers Act
and this
Code
constitute minimum
requirements for all
governmental units
, including home rule units.
Pursuant to Section of the,
Environmental Barriers Act
, any
governmental
unit
may enact more stringent requirements to increase and facilitate
access to the
built environment
by individuals with disabilities.
101.8 Revisions to Code.
This
Code
may be revised from time to time by the Capital Development Board in accordance
with the
Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100]
and Section
4 of the
Environmental Barriers Act
.
101.9 Permits/Statement of Compliance.
Where
permits are required for the construction or alteration of any
public
facility
or
multi-story housing
unit, the plans and specifications
submitted by the
owner
to obtain such a permit shall be examined for
compliance with this
Code
by the
administrative authority
which
issues the permit for construction.
101.9.1 Filing.
Section 5(d) of the
Environmental
Barriers Act
requires a Statement of Compliance by the
architect/engineer
unless the cost of construction or alteration is less than $50,000. For
privately
owned
work it shall be filed with the local
administrative authority
or, in the absence of an
administrative authority
, with the County
Clerk. For
publicly-owned
work, it shall be filed with the
governmental
unit
contracting for the work.
101.9.2 Content and Signature
ement of Compliance by the
architect/engineer
unless the cost of construction or alteration is less than $50,000. For
privately
owned
work it shall be filed with the local
administrative authority
or, in the absence of an
administrative authority
, with the County
Clerk. For
publicly-owned
work, it shall be filed with the
governmental
unit
contracting for the work.
101.9.2 Content and Signature.
The
Statement of Compliance shall be worded as follows and signed by the
architect/engineer
:
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
I have prepared, or caused to be prepared under my direct
supervision, the attached plans and specifications and state that, to the best
of my knowledge and belief and to the extent of my contractual obligation, they
are in compliance with the
Environmental Barriers Act
[410 ILCS 25] and
the Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400).
Signed: (Architect/Engineer)
SEAL ILLINOIS REGISTRATION NO:
Date:
101.9.3 Alternative to Statement of Compliance.
The
seal of the
architect/engineer
as required by Section 14 of the
Illinois
Architecture Practice Act of 1989
, Section 12 of the Illinois Structural
Engineering Licensing Act and Section 14 of the
Illinois Professional
Engineering Practice Act
may be provided in lieu of the "Statement of
Compliance" required in Section 101.9.2.
101.10 Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing
Facilities.
This document does not address barrier removal in
existing
facilities
.
Buildings
constructed prior to May 1, 1988
were not subject to the Illinois
Accessibility Code
. For guidance on
removal of barriers in existing
facilities
, see Section 101.2 of the
2010 ADA Standards.
101.11 Waiver Prohibited.
The requirements
of this
Code
cannot be waived by any party.
102
Dimensions for Adults and Children
The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and
anthropometrics
onstructed prior to May 1, 1988
were not subject to the Illinois
Accessibility Code
. For guidance on
removal of barriers in existing
facilities
, see Section 101.2 of the
2010 ADA Standards.
101.11 Waiver Prohibited.
The requirements
of this
Code
cannot be waived by any party.
102
Dimensions for Adults and Children
The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and
anthropometrics. In addition, this document includes technical requirements
based on children's dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains,
water closets, toilet compartments, lavatories and sinks, dining surfaces, and
work surfaces.
103
Equivalent Facilitation
Nothing in these requirements prevents the use of designs,
products, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided they
result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability.
104
Conventions
104.1 Dimensions.
Dimensions that are not stated as
"maximum" or "minimum" are absolute.
104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances.
All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the
requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points.
104.2 Calculation of Percentages.
Where the required
number of
elements
or
facilities
to be provided is
determined by calculations of ratios or percentages and remainders or fractions
result, the next greater whole number of such
elements
or
facilities
shall be provided. Where the determination of the required size or dimension of
an element or
facility
involves ratios or percentages, rounding
down for values less than one half shall be permitted.
104.3 Figures.
Unless specifically stated otherwise,
figures are provided for informational purposes only.
Figure 104
Graphic Convention for Figures
104.4 Mandatory Terms.
Use of the terms
"provide" or "shall" means the provision is mandatory.
105
Referenced Standards
105.1 General
ement or
facility
involves ratios or percentages, rounding
down for values less than one half shall be permitted.
104.3 Figures.
Unless specifically stated otherwise,
figures are provided for informational purposes only.
Figure 104
Graphic Convention for Figures
104.4 Mandatory Terms.
Use of the terms
"provide" or "shall" means the provision is mandatory.
105
Referenced Standards
105.1 General.
The standards listed in
105.2 are incorporated by reference in this document and are part of the
requirements to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
105.2 Referenced Standards.
The specific edition of
the standards listed below are referenced in this document. Where differences
occur between this document and the referenced standards, this document
applies.
105.2.1 ANSI/BHMA.
Copies of the referenced standards
may be obtained from the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355
Lexington Avenue, 17
th
floor, New York, NY 10017 (
www.buildershardware.com
).
ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1999 American National Standard for Power
Operated Pedestrian Doors (see 404.3).
ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2002 American National Standard for Power
Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors (see 404.3, 408.3.2.1, and 409.3.1).
105.2.2 ASME.
Copies of the referenced standards may
be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park
Avenue, New York, New York 10016 (
www.asme.org
).
ASME A17.1- 2013 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
(see 407.1, 408.1, 409.1, and 810.9).
ASME A18.1-2011 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and
Stairway Chairlifts (see 410.1).
105.2.3 ASTM.
Copies of the referenced standards may
be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (
www.astm.org
).
ASTM F 1292-13 Standard Specification for Impact
Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
(see 1008.2.6.2)
or Platform Lifts and
Stairway Chairlifts (see 410.1).
105.2.3 ASTM.
Copies of the referenced standards may
be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (
www.astm.org
).
ASTM F 1292-13 Standard Specification for Impact
Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
(see 1008.2.6.2).
ASTM F 1487-11 Standard Consumer Safety Performance
Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (see 106.5).
ASTM F 1951-09b Standard Specification for Determination
of Accessibility of Surface Systems under and around Playground Equipment (see
1008.2.6.1).
105.2.4 ICC/IBC.
Copies of the referenced standard
may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 (
www.iccsafe.org
).
International Building Code, 2015 Edition (see 1005.2.1).
International Building Code, 2006 Edition, or later
edition (see Definition of "Applicable Building Code").
105.2.5 NFPA.
Copies of the referenced standards may
be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471, (
www.nfpa.org
).
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2013 Edition (see 702.1
and 809.5.2).
105.2.6 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the
Interior.
Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from
the
www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation.htm
or at your local
library.  It is also available from the
Illinois State Historic Preservation
Office
. The Standards and Guidelines do not include any later amendments or
editions.
"Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (Revised 1992).
106
Definitions
106.1 General.
For the purpose of this document, the
terms defined in 106.5 have the indicated meaning.
106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards
ric Preservation
Office
. The Standards and Guidelines do not include any later amendments or
editions.
"Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (Revised 1992).
106
Definitions
106.1 General.
For the purpose of this document, the
terms defined in 106.5 have the indicated meaning.
106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards.
Terms
not defined in 106.5 but specifically defined in a referenced standard, shall
have the specified meaning from the referenced standard unless otherwise
stated.
106.3 Undefined Terms
. The meaning of terms
not specifically defined in 106.5 or in referenced standards shall be as
defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context implies.
106.4 Interchangeability.
Words, terms, and phrases
used in the singular include the plural and those used in the plural include
the singular.
106.5 Defined Terms.
Accessibility Code.
As required by the
Environmental
Barriers Act
, accessibility code means this Code.
Accessible.
A
site
,
building
,
facility
,
or portion thereof that complies with this
Code
.
Accessible Route.
A continuous unobstructed
path connecting all accessible
elements
and
spaces
of a
building
or
facility
. Interior
accessible routes
may include corridors,
floors,
ramps
, elevators, lifts, skywalks, tunnels and clear floor space
at fixtures. Exterior
accessible routes
may include parking access
aisles,
curb ramps
, crosswalks at
vehicular ways
,
walks
,
ramps
,
and lifts.
Adaptability or Adaptable.
The ability of
certain
building
spaces
and
elements
, such as kitchen
counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the
needs of individuals with different types or degrees of
disability
.
Adaptable Dwelling Unit.
A
dwelling unit
constructed and equipped so it can be converted with minimal
structural
change
for use by persons with different types and degrees of
disability
.
Addition
tain
building
spaces
and
elements
, such as kitchen
counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the
needs of individuals with different types or degrees of
disability
.
Adaptable Dwelling Unit.
A
dwelling unit
constructed and equipped so it can be converted with minimal
structural
change
for use by persons with different types and degrees of
disability
.
Addition.
An expansion, extension, or increase in the
gross floor area or height of a
building
or
facility
.
Administrative Authority.
A jurisdictional
body that adopts or enforces the
applicable building code
, or other
codes, regulations and/or standards for the design, construction or
alteration
of
buildings
and
facilities
.
Alteration.
Any modification or renovation
that affects or could affect the usability of the building or
facility
or
part of the
building
or
facility
. Alteration
includes, but is not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation,
reconstruction,
historic preservation
,
historic reconstruction
,
historic rehabilitation
,
historic restoration
, changes to or
rearrangement of the structural parts or
elements
,
changes to
or replacement of plumbing fixtures or controls,
changes to or
rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions,
resurfacing of
circulation paths
or
vehicular ways
, and changes
or improvements to parking lots (as required in 202.3.3).
The following
work is not considered to be an alteration unless it affects the usability of
the
building
or
facility
: normal maintenance,
reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical
systems.
Amusement Attraction.
Any
facility
, or
portion of a
facility
, located within an amusement park or theme
park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement
attractions include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other
attractions without seats.
Amusement Ride
nce,
reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical
systems.
Amusement Attraction.
Any
facility
, or
portion of a
facility
, located within an amusement park or theme
park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement
attractions include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other
attractions without seats.
Amusement Ride.
A system that moves persons through a
fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.
Amusement Ride Seat.
A seat that is built-in or
mechanically fastened to an amusement ride intended to be occupied by one or
more passengers.
Architect/Engineer.
An architect,
professional engineer, or structural engineer as defined by the
Illinois
Architecture Practice Act of 1989
, the
Illinois Professional Engineering
Practice Act of 1989
, or the Illinois Structural Engineering Licensing Act
who has the contract responsibility for the project, who prepares the
construction documents from which the
building
is constructed, and who
signs the Statement of Compliance with the
Environmental Barriers Act
and this
Code
.
Area of Refuge.
An area where persons
unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or
assistance during emergency evacuation.
Area of Sport Activity.
That portion of a room or
space
where the play or practice of a sport occurs.
Assembly Area.
A
building
or
facility
,
or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic
gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements,
assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls,
courtrooms,
public
meeting rooms,
public
hearing
rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters,
playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts,
amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.
Assistive Listening System (ALS)
these requirements,
assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls,
courtrooms,
public
meeting rooms,
public
hearing
rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters,
playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts,
amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.
Assistive Listening System (ALS).
An amplification
system utilizing transmitters, receivers, and coupling devices to bypass the
acoustical space between a sound source and a listener by means of induction
loop, radio frequency, infrared, or direct-wired equipment.
Boarding Pier.
A portion of a pier where a boat is
temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.
Boards.
Boards
include, but are not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, and composite products.
Boat Launch Ramp.
A sloped surface designed for
launching and retrieving trailered boats and other water craft to and from a
body of water.
Boat Slip.
That portion of a pier, main pier, finger
pier, or float where a boat is moored for the purpose of berthing, embarking, or
disembarking.
Building.
Any structure used or intended for
supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Building Code, Applicable.
The building
code adopted by the
administrative authority
under whose jurisdiction
the work involved will be carried out. The work includes construction,
additions
,
alterations
, or change of occupancy. If no building code has been
adopted by the
administrative authority
, or if the work is not within a
municipal or other
administrative authority's
jurisdiction, the building
code shall be deemed to be the 2006, or a later edition, of the ICC
International Building Code.
Built Environment.
Those parts of the
physical environment which are designed, constructed, or altered by people,
including all
public facilities
and
multi-story housing
units.
Camp Shelter
ty
, or if the work is not within a
municipal or other
administrative authority's
jurisdiction, the building
code shall be deemed to be the 2006, or a later edition, of the ICC
International Building Code.
Built Environment.
Those parts of the
physical environment which are designed, constructed, or altered by people,
including all
public facilities
and
multi-story housing
units.
Camp Shelter.
A
partially enclosed structure that provides campers and hikers cover from
weather and that does not contain plumbing fixtures or kitchen appliances. Camp
shelters are not
transient lodging facilities
or
residential dwelling units
.
Camping Facility.
A
site
or portion of a
site
developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains
camping
units
.
Camping Unit.
An
outdoor space in a
camping facility
used for camping that contains
outdoor constructed features
, parking spaces for recreational vehicles or other
vehicles, tent pads or tent platforms, or
camp shelters
.
Catch Pool.
A pool or designated section of a pool
used as a terminus for water slide flumes.
Characters.
Letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and
typographic symbols.
Children's Use.
Describes
spaces
and
elements
specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.
Circulation Path.
An exterior or interior way of
passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to,
walks
,
hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts,
ramps
, stairways, and
landings.
Closed-Circuit Telephone.
A telephone with a
dedicated line such as a house phone, courtesy phone, or phone that must be
used to gain entry to a
facility
.
Code ("this Code", or "the Code").
The Illinois Accessibility Code.
Common Use Areas or Common Areas
pedestrian travel, including but not limited to,
walks
,
hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts,
ramps
, stairways, and
landings.
Closed-Circuit Telephone.
A telephone with a
dedicated line such as a house phone, courtesy phone, or phone that must be
used to gain entry to a
facility
.
Code ("this Code", or "the Code").
The Illinois Accessibility Code.
Common Use Areas or Common Areas.
Areas,
including interior and exterior rooms,
spaces
, or
elements
, which
are held out for use by all tenants and
owners
in
public facilities
and
multi-story housing
, including but not limited to, residents of an
apartment building or condominium complex, occupants of an office building, or
the guests of such residents or occupants. Common use areas or common areas
includes, but are not limited to, lobbies, elevators, hallways, laundry rooms,
swimming pools, storage rooms, recreation areas, parking garages, building
offices, conference rooms, patios, restrooms, telephones, drinking fountains,
restaurants, cafeterias, delicatessens, and stores.
Cross Slope.
The slope that is perpendicular to the
direction of travel (see
running slope
).
Curb Ramp.
A
ramp
that cuts through or is built up to the curb. Curb ramps
can be perpendicular or parallel, or a combination of parallel and
perpendicular ramps.
Detectable Warning.
A standardized surface feature
built in or applied to walking surfaces or other
elements
to warn of
hazards on a
circulation path
.
Disability.
A physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or a record or
history of such an impairment; or regarded as having such an impairment.
Dwelling Unit.
A single unit of residence
which provides a kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and
spaces
for living, bathing, sleeping, and other residential activities. Dwelling
units are found in housing types such as townhouses and apartment buildings.
Element
re major life activities; or a record or
history of such an impairment; or regarded as having such an impairment.
Dwelling Unit.
A single unit of residence
which provides a kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and
spaces
for living, bathing, sleeping, and other residential activities. Dwelling
units are found in housing types such as townhouses and apartment buildings.
Element.
An architectural, mechanical
(including plumbing), or electrical component of a
building
,
facility
,
space
,
site
, or
public right-of-way
.
Elevated Play Component.
A
play component
that
is approached above or below grade and that is part of a composite play
structure consisting of two or more
play components
attached or
functionally linked to create an integrated unit providing more than one play
activity.
Emergency Warning System.
A fire alarm or
smoke or heat detector system used to activate audible and visual emergency
alarms.
Employee Work Area.
All or any portion of a
space
used only by employees and used only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms,
bathing
rooms, locker rooms,
kitchenettes, and break rooms are not employee work
areas.
Entrance.
Any access point to a
building
or
portion of a
building
or
facility
or
multi-story housing
used for of entering. An entrance includes the approach
walk
, the
vertical access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself,
vestibule if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of the entry
door or gate.
Environmental Barrier.
An
element
or
space
of the
built environment
which limits accessibility to or
use of the
built environment
by individuals with disabilities.
Facility.
All or any portion of
buildings
,
structures,
site
improvements,
elements
,
and pedestrian routes or
vehicular ways
located on a
site
.
Gangway.
A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that
links a fixed structure or land with a floating structure. Gangways that
connect to vessels are not addressed by
the Code
.
Golf Car Passage
of the
built environment
by individuals with disabilities.
Facility.
All or any portion of
buildings
,
structures,
site
improvements,
elements
,
and pedestrian routes or
vehicular ways
located on a
site
.
Gangway.
A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that
links a fixed structure or land with a floating structure. Gangways that
connect to vessels are not addressed by
the Code
.
Golf Car Passage.
A continuous passage upon which a
motorized golf car can operate.
Governmental Unit.
State
agencies as
defined in the
State Auditing Act
,
circuit courts, units of local
government and their officers, boards of election commissioners, public
colleges and universities, and school districts.
Ground Level Play Component.
A
play component
that is approached and exited at the ground level.
Historic Preservation.
The act or process
of accurately preserving and/or recovering the form and details of a
historic
building
and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by
means of repair, stabilization, or restoration as defined herein. Historic
Preservation also includes "
Historic Reconstruction
," "
Historic
Rehabilitation
," and "
Historic Restoration
."
Historic Reconstruction.
The act or process
of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of an original
building
,
structure, object, or part thereof as it appeared at a specific period of time.
Historic Reconstruction only applies to
reconstruction
of
buildings
which are open to view by the
public
, are used to demonstrate historic
or architectural values, and/or are used for purposes of display of a
historic
building
type, design, technique of construction, or period setting
.
Historic Rehabilitation.
The act or process
of making a compatible use possible for a historic property through repair,
alterations
,
and
additions
while preserving those portions or features which convey
its historical, cultural, or architectural values.
Historic Restoration
or are used for purposes of display of a
historic
building
type, design, technique of construction, or period setting
.
Historic Rehabilitation.
The act or process
of making a compatible use possible for a historic property through repair,
alterations
,
and
additions
while preserving those portions or features which convey
its historical, cultural, or architectural values.
Historic Restoration.
The act or process of
accurately recovering the form and details of a
building
or
facility
and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the
removal of later work or by replacement of missing earlier work
.
Historically Interpreted Building.
A
qualified
historic building
which is open in whole or part to view by the
public
and has as its major purpose the display of a historic or architectural artifact
created in the past in order to give a sense of cultural orientation and
establish values of time and place. Historically interpreted buildings do not
necessarily have attendants or formal guided or even self-guided tours
.
Horizontal Exit.
An exit component
consisting of fire-resistance-rated construction and opening protectives
intended to compartmentalize portions of a
building
to create refuge
areas that provide safety from fire and smoke from the area of fire origin.
Key Station.
Rapid, light rail, and commuter rail
stations, as defined under criteria established by the U.S. Department of
Transportation in
49 CFR 37.47
and
49 CFR 37.51
, respectively.
Low Energy Power-Operated Door.
Swinging
door that opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian, such as pressing
a push plate or waving a hand in front of a sensor. The door closes
automatically, operates with decreased forces, and decreased speeds. See also
Power-Assisted
Door
and
Power Operated Door
.
Mail Boxes.
Receptacles for the receipt of documents,
packages, or other deliverable matter
gy Power-Operated Door.
Swinging
door that opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian, such as pressing
a push plate or waving a hand in front of a sensor. The door closes
automatically, operates with decreased forces, and decreased speeds. See also
Power-Assisted
Door
and
Power Operated Door
.
Mail Boxes.
Receptacles for the receipt of documents,
packages, or other deliverable matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited
to, post office boxes and receptacles provided by commercial mail-receiving
agencies, apartment
facilities
, or schools.
Marked Crossing.
A crosswalk or other identified path
intended for pedestrian use in crossing a
vehicular way
.
Means of Egress.
A continuous and
unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a
building
or
facility
that provides an
accessible route
to an
area of refuge
, a
horizontal
exit
, or a
public way
.
Mezzanine.
An intermediate level or levels between
the floor and ceiling of any
story
. It has an aggregate floor area of
not more than one-third of the area of the room or
space
in which the
level or levels are located. Mezzanines have sufficient elevation that
space
for human occupancy can be provided on the floor below.
Multi-Story Housing.
Any
building
of
four or more stories containing ten or more
dwelling units
constructed
to be held out for sale or lease by any person to the
public
.
Multi-story housing includes, but is not limited to, the following
building
types: apartment buildings, condominium buildings, convents, housing for the
elderly, and monasteries.
Occupant Load.
The number of persons for which the
means of egress of a
building
or portion of a
building
is
designed.
Operable Part.
A component of an
element
that
is used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust
the
element
.
Outdoor Constructed Features
uilding
types: apartment buildings, condominium buildings, convents, housing for the
elderly, and monasteries.
Occupant Load.
The number of persons for which the
means of egress of a
building
or portion of a
building
is
designed.
Operable Part.
A component of an
element
that
is used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust
the
element
.
Outdoor Constructed Features.
Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood
stoves, trash and recycling receptacles, water hydrants, utility and sewage
hookups, outdoor rinsing showers, benches, and viewing scopes provided at
outdoor recreation
facilities
.
Owner.
The owner of the real property or existing
facility
or the tenant of the real property or existing
facility
.
Picnic Facility.
A
site
or portion of a
site
developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains
picnic
units
.
Picnic Unit.
An
outdoor space in a
picnic facility
used
for picnicking that contains
outdoor constructed features
.
Pictogram.
A pictorial symbol that represents
activities,
facilities
, or concepts.
Play Area.
A portion of a
site
containing
play components
designed and constructed for children.
Play Component.
An
element
intended to
generate specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Play
components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part of a
composite play structure.
Power-Assisted Door.
Swinging door that
opens by reduced pushing or pulling force on the door operating hardware. The
door closes automatically after the pushing or pulling force is released and
functions with decreased forces. See also
Low Energy Power-Operated Door
and
Power Operated Door
.
Power Operated Door.
Swinging, sliding, or
folding door which opens automatically when approached by a pedestrian or opens
automatically upon an action by a pedestrian. The door closes automatically and
includes provisions such as presence sensors to prevent entrapment. See also
Low
Energy Power-Operated Door
and
Power-Assisted Door
lso
Low Energy Power-Operated Door
and
Power Operated Door
.
Power Operated Door.
Swinging, sliding, or
folding door which opens automatically when approached by a pedestrian or opens
automatically upon an action by a pedestrian. The door closes automatically and
includes provisions such as presence sensors to prevent entrapment. See also
Low
Energy Power-Operated Door
and
Power-Assisted Door
.
Primary Function Area.
An area of a
building
or
facility
containing a major activity for which the
building
or
facility
is intended. There can be multiple areas containing a primary
function in a single
building
. Primary function areas are not limited to
public use
areas. Mixed use
facilities
may include numerous
primary function areas for each use. Areas containing a primary function do not
include: mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, supply storage rooms, employee lounges
or locker rooms, janitorial closets,
entrances
, corridors, or restrooms.
Restrooms are not areas containing a primary function unless the provision of
restrooms is a primary purpose of the area, such as in highway rest stops.
Privately Owned Building.
Any
building
which is not a
public
building
or
facility
as defined by
the
Code
.
Public.
Any group of people who are users
of the
building
or employees of the
building
. The term “public”
is not intended to include those people who are employed by the
owner
of
a
building
for the sole purpose of construction or
alteration
of
a
building
during the time in which the
building
is being
constructed or altered.
Public Facility.
A public facility includes
all of the following: 1. Any
building
, structure, or
site
improvement which is: owned by or on behalf of a
governmental unit
;
leased, rented or used, in whole or in part, by a
governmental unit
; or
financed, in whole or in part, by a grant or a loan made or guaranteed by a
governmental
unit
. 2
which the
building
is being
constructed or altered.
Public Facility.
A public facility includes
all of the following: 1. Any
building
, structure, or
site
improvement which is: owned by or on behalf of a
governmental unit
;
leased, rented or used, in whole or in part, by a
governmental unit
; or
financed, in whole or in part, by a grant or a loan made or guaranteed by a
governmental
unit
. 2. Any
building
, structure, or
site
improvement used or
held out for use or intended for use by the
public
or by employees for
one or more of, but not limited to, the following: the purpose of gathering,
recreation,
transient lodging
, education, employment, institutional
care, or the purchase, rental, sale or acquisition of any goods, personal
property or services; places of
public
display or collection; social
service establishments; and stations used for specified
public
transportation. 3. A
public right-of-way
.
Publicly Owned Building.
Any
building
owned by the State of Illinois or any
governmental unit
.
Public Entrance.
An
entrance
that is not a
service
entrance
or a
restricted entrance
.
Public Right-of-Way
.
Public land or property, usually in interconnected
corridors, that is acquired for or dedicated to transportation purposes.
Public Use.
Interior or exterior rooms,
spaces
,
or
elements
that are made available to the public. Public use may be
provided at a
building
or
facility
that is
privately owned
or
publicly owned
.
Employee work areas
are not
considered public use areas.
Public Way.
Any street, alley, or other parcel of
land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded,
dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the
public
for
public
use
and, which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3050
mm).
Qualified Historic Building (Historic Building)
owned
.
Employee work areas
are not
considered public use areas.
Public Way.
Any street, alley, or other parcel of
land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded,
dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the
public
for
public
use
and, which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3050
mm).
Qualified Historic Building (Historic Building).
All
buildings
, parts of
buildings
,
facilities
,
or
sites
individually listed in or eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places, a "contributing" building or
site
in a National Register Historic District as determined by the Illinois State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or as determined by a "Certified Local
Government" designated by the SHPO, a
building
or
site
designated or eligible as a historic or architectural landmark by a local
Landmarks Commission or local Historic Preservation Commission, and
buildings
which undergo
historic reconstruction
.
Ramp.
A walking surface that has a
running slope
steeper than 1:20.
Reconstruction.
The act or process of
reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of an original
building
,
structure, object, or part thereof (see
Historic Reconstruction
).
Residential Dwelling Unit.
A unit intended to be used
as a residence that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential dwelling
units do not include
transient lodging
, inpatient medical care,
licensed long-term care, and detention or correctional
facilities
.
Restricted Entrance.
An
entrance
that is made
available for
common use
on a controlled basis
and that is not a
service
entrance
. Such
entrances
shall include, but are not limited to, "employee-only"
entrances
.
Running Slope.
The slope that is parallel to the
direction of travel (see
cross slope
).
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Criteria developed by the National Park Service, of
the U.S
entrance
that is made
available for
common use
on a controlled basis
and that is not a
service
entrance
. Such
entrances
shall include, but are not limited to, "employee-only"
entrances
.
Running Slope.
The slope that is parallel to the
direction of travel (see
cross slope
).
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Criteria developed by the National Park Service, of
the U.S. Department of the Interior, and used to determine if a
historic
rehabilitation
project qualifies as a certified rehabilitation. The intent
of the
Standards
is to assist the long-term preservation of a property's
significance through the preservation of historic materials and features. The
Standards
pertain to
historic buildings
of all materials, construction types,
sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior of
historic
buildings
. The
Standards
also encompass related landscape features
and the
building's
site
and environment, as well as
attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The
Standards
are
codified in the Code of Federal Regulations
(
36 CFR 67.7
)
as
published and updated by the Office of the Federal Register.
Self-Service Storage.
A
building
or
facility
designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage
spaces
to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a
self-service basis.
Service Entrance.
An
entrance
intended
primarily for delivery of goods or services.
Site.
A parcel of land bounded by a property line or
a designated portion of a
public right-of-way
.
Soft Contained Play Structure.
A play structure made
up of one or more
play components
where the user enters a fully
enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such as plastic,
netting, or fabric.
Space.
A definable area, such as a room, toilet room,
hall, assembly area,
entrance
, storage room, alcove, courtyard, or
lobby.
State.
The State of Illinois and any
instrumentality or agency of it.
Story
ucture.
A play structure made
up of one or more
play components
where the user enters a fully
enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such as plastic,
netting, or fabric.
Space.
A definable area, such as a room, toilet room,
hall, assembly area,
entrance
, storage room, alcove, courtyard, or
lobby.
State.
The State of Illinois and any
instrumentality or agency of it.
Story.
That portion of a
building
or
facility
designed for human occupancy included between the upper surface of a floor and
upper surface of the floor or roof next above. A story containing one or more
mezzanines
has more than one floor level.
Structural Change.
Changes to or
rearrangement of the
structural elements
, plumbing fixture changes, or
changes to or rearrangement of the plan configuration of walls and full height
partitions.
Structural Element.
A load-carrying
component of a structural system of a
building
, structure, or
facility
,
such as a foundation, wall, column, strut, slab, beam, girder, truss, or arch;
or components of a
structural frame
.
Structural Frame.
The columns and the girders, beams,
and trusses having direct connections to the columns and all other members that
are essential to the stability of the
building
or
facility
as a
whole.
Structurally Impracticable.
Those rare
circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the
incorporation of accessibility features in new construction. (see 203.15)
Tactile.
An object that can be perceived using the
sense of touch.
Technically Infeasible
onnections to the columns and all other members that
are essential to the stability of the
building
or
facility
as a
whole.
Structurally Impracticable.
Those rare
circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the
incorporation of accessibility features in new construction. (see 203.15)
Tactile.
An object that can be perceived using the
sense of touch.
Technically Infeasible.
With respect to an
alteration
of a
building
or a
facility
, a condition wherein compliance with
a requirement of this
Code
has little likelihood of accomplishment
because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a
load-bearing member that is an essential part of the
structural frame
;
or because other existing physical or
site
constraints prohibit
modification or addition of
elements
,
spaces
, or features that
are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements.
Temporary.
A
building
or any
element
of a
building
which is not permanent and is designed to be used only for
a short period of time for some special purpose. Temporary
buildings
or
facilities
include, but are not limited to, reviewing stands, temporary classrooms,
bleacher areas, stages, platforms and daises, fixed furniture systems, wall
systems, and exhibit areas, temporary banking
facilities
, and temporary
health screening
facilities
. Structures and equipment directly
associated with the actual processes of construction are not required to be
accessible as permitted in 203.2.
Trail.
A
pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes. A
pedestrian route developed primarily to connect
elements
,
spaces
, or
facilities
within a
site
is
not a trail.
Trailhead.
An
outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or
maintaining a
trail
to serve as an
access point to the
trail
. The junction
of two or more
trails
or the
undeveloped junction of a
trail
and a
road is not a trailhead.
Teeing Ground.
In golf, the starting place for the
hole to be played
lements
,
spaces
, or
facilities
within a
site
is
not a trail.
Trailhead.
An
outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or
maintaining a
trail
to serve as an
access point to the
trail
. The junction
of two or more
trails
or the
undeveloped junction of a
trail
and a
road is not a trailhead.
Teeing Ground.
In golf, the starting place for the
hole to be played.
Transfer Device.
Equipment designed to facilitate the
transfer of a person from a wheelchair or other mobility aid to and from an
amusement
ride seat
.
Transient Lodging.
A
building
or
facility
containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations
that are primarily short-term in nature. Transient lodging does not include
residential
dwelling units
intended to be used as a residence, inpatient medical care
facilities
,
licensed long-term care
facilities
, detention or correctional
facilities
,
or private
buildings
or
facilities
that
contain no more than five rooms for rent or hire and that are actually occupied
by the proprietor as the residence of such proprietor.
Transition Plate.
A sloping pedestrian walking
surface located at the end(s) of a
gangway
.
TTY.
An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Machinery
that employs interactive text-based communication through the transmission of
coded signals across the telephone network. TTYs may include, devices known as
TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf
persons) or computers with special modems. TTYs are also called text
telephones.
Use Zone.
The ground level area beneath and
immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that is designated
by ASTM F 1487 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards"
in Chapter 1) for unrestricted circulation around the play equipment and where
it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the play
equipment.
Vehicular Way.
A route provided for vehicular
traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking
facility
play structure or play equipment that is designated
by ASTM F 1487 (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards"
in Chapter 1) for unrestricted circulation around the play equipment and where
it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the play
equipment.
Vehicular Way.
A route provided for vehicular
traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking
facility
.
Viewing Area.
An
outdoor space developed for viewing landscapes, wildlife, or other points of
interest.
Walk.
An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian
use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts.
Wheelchair Space.
Space for a single wheelchair and
its occupant.
Work
Area Equipment.
Any machine, instrument, engine, motor, pump, conveyor, or
other apparatus used to perform work. As used in this document, this term shall
apply only to equipment that is permanently installed or built-in in
employee
work areas
. Work area equipment does not include passenger elevators and
other accessible means of vertical transportation.
CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS
201
Application
201.1 Scope.
All areas of newly designed and newly
constructed
buildings
and
facilities
and altered portions of
existing
buildings
and
facilities
shall comply with these
requirements.
201.2 Application Based on Building or Facility Use.
Where
a
site
,
buildings
,
facility
, room, or
space
contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the applicable
requirements for that use.
201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures.
These
requirements shall apply to
temporary
and permanent
buildings
and
facilities
.
201.4
Commercial Facilities Located in Private Residences
nts.
201.2 Application Based on Building or Facility Use.
Where
a
site
,
buildings
,
facility
, room, or
space
contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the applicable
requirements for that use.
201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures.
These
requirements shall apply to
temporary
and permanent
buildings
and
facilities
.
201.4
Commercial Facilities Located in Private Residences
.
When a commercial facility is
located in a private residence, the portion of the residence used exclusively
as a residence is not covered by this
Code
, but that portion used
exclusively in the operation of the commercial facility or that portion used
both for the commercial facility and for residential purposes is covered by the
new construction and
alterations
requirements of this
Code
. The
portion of the residence covered by this
Code
extends to those
elements
used to enter the commercial facility, including the front sidewalk, if any,
the door or entryway, and hallways; and those portions of the residence,
interior or exterior, available to or used by employees or visitors of the
commercial facility, including restrooms.
202
Existing Buildings and Facilities
202.1 General.
Existing
buildings
or
facilities
shall comply with 202.
202.2 Additions.
Each
addition
to an existing
buildings
or
facility
shall comply with the requirements for new construction.
Each
addition
that affects or could affect the usability of or access to
an area containing a
primary function
shall comply with 202.4.
Additions
to a
building
must provide entry from the existing
building
at
all common levels without necessitating leaving and re-entering the
addition
from the outside.
202.2.1 Toilet and Bathing Facilities
hall comply with the requirements for new construction.
Each
addition
that affects or could affect the usability of or access to
an area containing a
primary function
shall comply with 202.4.
Additions
to a
building
must provide entry from the existing
building
at
all common levels without necessitating leaving and re-entering the
addition
from the outside.
202.2.1 Toilet and Bathing Facilities.
If
there are no toilet rooms, bathing
facilities
, or shower rooms in the
addition
and these
facilities
are provided in the existing
building
, then
at least one toilet room, one bathing
facility
, or one shower room
for
each sex, or one unisex toilet room or bathing facility (when permitted by the
Illinois Plumbing Code)
shall comply with 603 through 608.
202.3 Alterations.
Where existing
elements
or
spaces
are altered, each altered
element
or
space
shall comply with the
applicable requirements of Chapter 2.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Unless
required by 202.4, where
elements
or
spaces
are altered and the
circulation
path
to the altered
element
or
space
is not altered, an
accessible
route
shall not be required.
2.
In
alterations
, where compliance with applicable requirements is
technically
infeasible
, the
alteration
shall comply with the requirements to the
maximum extent feasible.
In alterations where compliance with the
applicable requirements is structurally impracticable, the alteration shall
comply with the requirements to the extent that it is not structurally
impracticable as set forth in 203.15.
3.
Residential
dwelling units
not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard
issued pursuant to the
Americans With Disabilities Act
or
Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
, as amended, shall not be required to
comply with 202.3.
4.
Where
elements
or
spaces
are altered in
camping facilities
,
picnic facilities
,
viewing areas
, or
trailheads
and the
circulation path
to the altered
element
or
space
is not
altered, the
circulation path
shall not
be required to comply with 1016.
5
the
Americans With Disabilities Act
or
Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
, as amended, shall not be required to
comply with 202.3.
4.
Where
elements
or
spaces
are altered in
camping facilities
,
picnic facilities
,
viewing areas
, or
trailheads
and the
circulation path
to the altered
element
or
space
is not
altered, the
circulation path
shall not
be required to comply with 1016.
5.
Multi-story
housing covered by 233.6 shall not be required to comply with 202.3.
6.         Alterations
to
qualified
historic buildings
and
facilities
shall comply with 202.5.
202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in Access.
An
alteration
that decreases or has the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a
building
or
facility
below the requirements for new construction at the time of
the
alteration
is prohibited.
202.3.2 Extent of Application.
An
alteration
of an existing
element
,
space
, or area of a
building
or
facility
shall not impose a requirement for accessibility greater than required for new
construction.
202.3.3 Parking Lots.
All changes,
improvements, or maintenance of existing parking lots including sealcoating,
resurfacing, remarking, fencing, curbs,
walks
, and/or landscaping shall
provide accessible parking spaces in accordance with 208. In addition, an
accessible
route
shall be provided within the parking lot to connect the accessible
parking spaces to a path of travel that leads to an accessible
entrance
.
The
accessible route
shall include the connection from the parking lot
onto the path of travel that leads to the accessible
entrance
.
202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas
rking spaces in accordance with 208. In addition, an
accessible
route
shall be provided within the parking lot to connect the accessible
parking spaces to a path of travel that leads to an accessible
entrance
.
The
accessible route
shall include the connection from the parking lot
onto the path of travel that leads to the accessible
entrance
.
202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas.
In
addition to the requirements of 202.3, an
alteration
that affects or
could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a
primary
function
shall be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent
feasible, the path of travel to the altered area, including the
entrance
route to the altered area and the
rest rooms, telephones, and drinking
fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by
individuals with disabilities, unless the cost of the
alterations
to
provide an accessible path of travel to the
primary function area
exceeds 20% of the cost of the overall
alteration
, or such
alterations
are otherwise disproportionate to the overall
alterations
in terms of
cost and scope as determined under criteria established by the U. S. Attorney
General or the U.S. Department of Transportation, as applicable. In existing
transportation
facilities
, an area of
primary function
shall be
as defined under regulations published by the Secretary of the U.S. Department
of Transportation or the U.S. Attorney General.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Residential
dwelling units
and
multi-story housing
shall not be required
to comply with 202.4.
2.
Camping
facilities
,
picnic facilities
,
viewing areas
,
trailheads
,
trails
, and beach
access routes shall not be required to comply with 202.4.
202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and
Facilities.
Alterations
to a
qualified historic building
or
facility
shall comply with 202.3 and 202.4
ntial
dwelling units
and
multi-story housing
shall not be required
to comply with 202.4.
2.
Camping
facilities
,
picnic facilities
,
viewing areas
,
trailheads
,
trails
, and beach
access routes shall not be required to comply with 202.4.
202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and
Facilities.
Alterations
to a
qualified historic building
or
facility
shall comply with 202.3 and 202.4.
For projects involving
alterations
to
qualified historic buildings
only, the
Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings (Revised 1992), U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park
Service, Preservation Assistance Division, Washington, D.C., shall apply.
EXCEPTION:
Where compliance with applicable
requirements is
technically infeasible
or where the Illinois State
Historic Preservation Office or the Accessibility Specialist at the Capital
Development Board determines, pursuant to 202.5.1, that compliance with the
requirements for
accessible routes
,
entrances
, or toilet
facilities
would threaten or destroy the historic significance
of the
building
or
facility
, the alternative requirements in
202.5.4 shall be permitted to apply.
Alterations
to a
qualified historic
building
or
facility
shall also comply with 202.5.2 and 202.5.3.
202.5.1 Determination of Alterations That Would
Threaten or Destroy Historic Significance.
Where
alterations
are undertaken to a
qualified historic building
or
facility
, if
the entity undertaking the
alterations
believes that compliance with the
requirements for
accessible routes
(exterior and interior),
ramps
,
entrances
, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic
significance of the
building
or
facility
and that the alternative
requirements in 202.5.4 should be used for the
element
or
space
being altered, the entity should consult with the Illinois State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO)
s
believes that compliance with the
requirements for
accessible routes
(exterior and interior),
ramps
,
entrances
, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic
significance of the
building
or
facility
and that the alternative
requirements in 202.5.4 should be used for the
element
or
space
being altered, the entity should consult with the Illinois State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO). If the Illinois SHPO agrees that compliance with
the requirements for
accessible routes
(exterior and interior),
ramps
,
entrances
, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic
significance of the
building
or
facility
, the alternative
requirements in 202.5.4 may be used. The determination that an
alteration
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the
building
or
facility
shall be based upon the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
Alterations
not recommended by the Standards shall be considered to threaten or destroy the
historic significance of the
building
or
facility
. In that case,
the alternative requirements as defined in 202.5.4 for
alterations
to
qualified
historic buildings
may be used.
202.5.2 Alterations to Historically Interpreted
Buildings.
If
historically interpreted buildings
as defined
in 106.5, which are owned by either a
governmental unit
or are
privately
owned
, undergo
alterations
to a
primary function area
the
minimum requirements of 202.5.2.1 through 202.5.2.7 shall be met.
202.5.2.1 Accessible Route.
An
accessible
route
complying with 207.1 and Chapter 4 shall be provided to one principal
level with displays open to the
public
ically interpreted buildings
as defined
in 106.5, which are owned by either a
governmental unit
or are
privately
owned
, undergo
alterations
to a
primary function area
the
minimum requirements of 202.5.2.1 through 202.5.2.7 shall be met.
202.5.2.1 Accessible Route.
An
accessible
route
complying with 207.1 and Chapter 4 shall be provided to one principal
level with displays open to the
public
.
EXCEPTION:
Where providing an
accessible
route
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the
building
or
facility
, fully accessible permanent interpretive exhibits which are
of equivalent educational and interpretative scope as the non-accessible
historic parts of the
building
or
facility
shall be provided as
near to the non-accessible part of the
building
or
facility
as
possible
.
202.5.2.2 Displays.
New
displays
and written information shall be located and designed so that
they may be seen by seated persons. New exhibits and signage displayed
horizontally (such as open books) should be no higher than 44 inches (1120 mm)
above the floor surface.
202.5.2.3 Toilet Facilities.
If toilets are
required in the
facility
by the
Illinois Plumbing Code
, at
least one accessible toilet room for each sex shall be provided as near the
site
as possible but at least within 200 feet from the main
entrance
of the
building
or
facility
.
Exceptions
:
1.         Accessible
toilet rooms are not required if the cost exceeds 20% of the overall cost of
the
alteration
.
2.         One
accessible unisex toilet room may be provided in lieu of accessible toilet
rooms for each sex if the accessible
primary function area
is less than
5,000 net square feet.
202.5.2.4 Drinking Fountains
rom the main
entrance
of the
building
or
facility
.
Exceptions
:
1.         Accessible
toilet rooms are not required if the cost exceeds 20% of the overall cost of
the
alteration
.
2.         One
accessible unisex toilet room may be provided in lieu of accessible toilet
rooms for each sex if the accessible
primary function area
is less than
5,000 net square feet.
202.5.2.4 Drinking Fountains
. If drinking
fountains are required in the
facility
by the
Illinois Plumbing Code
,
at least one accessible drinking fountain, or bottled drinking water, or a
water dispensing faucet (water station), shall be provided as near the
site
as possible but at least within 200 feet (65 m) from the main
entrance
of the
building
or
facility
.
202.5.2.5 Parking Spaces.
Accessible
parking spaces complying with 208 and 502 shall be provided, where parking is
provided. The accessible parking spaces should be located as close to the
building
as possible to shorten the travel distance from the spaces to the
entrance
.
202.5.2.6 Accessible Route from Parking.
An
accessible route
from the accessible parking spaces, if provided, to an
accessible
entrance
shall be provided, unless the cost to provide an
accessible
route
exceeds 20% of the overall cost of the
alteration
.
202.5.2.7 Alternative Requirements.
Alternative
requirements for
qualified historic
buildings
in 202.5.4 may be
substituted for the applicable requirements of Chapter 2.
202.5.3 Alterations to Other Historic Buildings.
If
qualified historic
buildings
other than
historically
interpreted buildings
covered in 202.5.2, which are owned by either a
governmental
unit
or are
privately owned
, undergo
alterations
the minimum
requirements of 202.5.3.1 through 202.5.3.3 shall be met.
202.5.3.1 Altered Elements or Spaces.
The
element
or
space
being altered shall comply with the applicable requirements of
Chapter 2
.
202.5.3.2 Alterations to a Primary Function Area
storically
interpreted buildings
covered in 202.5.2, which are owned by either a
governmental
unit
or are
privately owned
, undergo
alterations
the minimum
requirements of 202.5.3.1 through 202.5.3.3 shall be met.
202.5.3.1 Altered Elements or Spaces.
The
element
or
space
being altered shall comply with the applicable requirements of
Chapter 2
.
202.5.3.2 Alterations to a Primary Function Area.
When
alterations
are made to a
primary function area
, the following
accessible features shall be provided in the following order of priority up to
a maximum cost of 20% of the total cost of
alterations
:
1.
An
accessible
entrance
and an accessible means of egress intended for use
by the general
public
.
2.
An
accessible
route
between an accessible
entrance
and accessible means of egress
and the
primary function area
being altered.
3.
At
least one accessible toilet room for each sex if toilets are required in the
facility
by the
Illinois Plumbing Code
.
EXCEPTION.
One
accessible unisex toilet room may be provided in lieu of accessible toilet
rooms for each sex if the accessible
primary function area
is less than
5,000 net square feet.
4.
Accessible parking spaces complying with 208 and 502, where
parking is provided.
5.
An
accessible
route
from a site arrival point or from the accessible parking spaces, if
provided, to an accessible
entrance
.
202.5.3.3 Alternative
Requirements.
Alternative requirements
in 202.5.4 may be
substituted for these requirements where deemed necessary by the Illinois State
Historic Preservation Office.
202.5.4
Alternative Requirements
for Qualified
Historic
Buildings.
The alternative requirements in 202.5.4.1
through 202.5.4.15 may be substituted for the applicable requirements of Chapter
2 when a
qualified historic
building
undergoes
alterations
.
202.5.4.1 Changes in Level.
Changes of
level may be accommodated by
ramps
having the following maximum slopes:
1.
A
slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches (1830
mm).
2
c
Buildings.
The alternative requirements in 202.5.4.1
through 202.5.4.15 may be substituted for the applicable requirements of Chapter
2 when a
qualified historic
building
undergoes
alterations
.
202.5.4.1 Changes in Level.
Changes of
level may be accommodated by
ramps
having the following maximum slopes:
1.
A
slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches (1830
mm).
2.
A
slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches (915 mm).
3.         A
slope between 1:6 and 1:8 is allowed for a maximum rise of 2 inches (610 mm).
4.
Where
access to any
space
in a
qualified historic building
will
be limited to controlled groups with assigned tour guides, changes in level as provided
in this subsection 202.5.4.1(1) may be accommodated by means of a detachable
ramp.
202.5.4.2 Exemptions for Controlled Groups with
Assigned Tour Guides.
Where access to any
space
in a
qualified
historic building
will be limited to controlled groups with assigned tour
guides, requirements of the following Sections are waived for that
space
.
1.
404,
Doors, except minimum widths as noted in 202.5.4.5 below, and threshold heights
in 404.2.5;
2.
225
and 811, Storage;
3.
205
and 309, Controls and Operating Mechanisms, where not intended to be operated
by the general
public
;
4.         705,
Detectable Warnings
; and
5.         216 and 703, Signage.
202.5.4.3 Exemption for Controlled Groups and Door
Attendants.
Where access to any
space
in a
qualified
historic building
will be limited to controlled groups with assigned
tour guides, or where a full-time door attendant or concierge is provided at
the door within visual and audible communication range, there are no special
requirements for door hardware or operation.
202.5.4.4 Door Hardware.
The addition of
adapter lever handles that retain the existing hardware will be considered to
meet the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
as
they do not result in the removal of any historic features from the structure
ided at
the door within visual and audible communication range, there are no special
requirements for door hardware or operation.
202.5.4.4 Door Hardware.
The addition of
adapter lever handles that retain the existing hardware will be considered to
meet the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
as
they do not result in the removal of any historic features from the structure.
202.5.4.5 Door Width.
Minimum clear door
opening width for a single door or the single active leaf of a pair of doors
shall
meet the requirements of 404.2.3. When the
alteration
of an
existing historic door does not meet the
Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation
, a lesser dimension may be considered to be
accessible if it provides the highest level of access within the limited
dimensions available. Examples of acceptable methods of providing improved
access while maintaining the historic door include the following:
1.
Maintain the door opening area free of any
obstructions so that the clear opening can be measured with the door in a 180
degree position rather than the 90 degree position.
2.
Reverse the swing of the door.
3.         Remove or alter the side door stop(s).
4.         Replace the existing hinges with offset
hinges.
Example: A historically
significant door is only 30 inches (9140 mm) wide. Because the door, associated
transom and surrounding trim are all significant features of the
building
,
altering the opening and replacing the door does not meet the
Secretary of
the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
. The installation of off-set
hinges and the replacement of the door stops creates a clear opening of 29-1/2
inches (8990 mm), but otherwise retains all of the historic features of the
building
.
In these circumstances, the modified front entry door would be considered to be
accessible.
202.5.4.6 Width of Pairs
of Doors.
For pairs of doors where an individual leaf does not
provide the minimum clear opening, the following options provide improved
access:
1
oor stops creates a clear opening of 29-1/2
inches (8990 mm), but otherwise retains all of the historic features of the
building
.
In these circumstances, the modified front entry door would be considered to be
accessible.
202.5.4.6 Width of Pairs
of Doors.
For pairs of doors where an individual leaf does not
provide the minimum clear opening, the following options provide improved
access:
1.         Activating the second leaf; or
2.         Adding a power operator that activates both
leaves.
202.5.4.7 Entrances.
If it is determined
that no
entrance
used by the
public
can comply with 206.4 without
threatening or destroying the historic character of the
building
or
facility
,
then access at any
entrance
not used by the general
public
, but
open (unlocked) with directional signage at the primary
entrance
may be
used. The accessible
entrance
shall also have a notification system.
Where security is a problem, remote monitoring may be used.
202.5.4.8 Accessible Routes from Entrances. Accessible
routes
from an accessible
entrance
to all
publicly
used
spaces
on at least the level of the accessible
entrance
shall be provided. Access shall be provided to all levels of a
building
or
facility
in compliance with 207.1 and Chapter 4 whenever practical,
and where such access would not threaten or destroy the historic character of
the
building
or
facility
.
202.5.4.9 Stairs.
Where the
alterations
to a historic stair do not meet the
Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation
(as determined by the Illinois State
Historic Preservation Office), the requirements of 504 are waived.
Example: The addition of a modern complying handrail on
the wall side of a historic stair may meet the minimum requirement for a
necessary handrail without
alterations
to the historic railing and
balustrade, thus meeting the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation
. In many instances it may also be possible to
install a new code compliant handrail on top of the historic railing and
balustrade
ion of a modern complying handrail on
the wall side of a historic stair may meet the minimum requirement for a
necessary handrail without
alterations
to the historic railing and
balustrade, thus meeting the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation
. In many instances it may also be possible to
install a new code compliant handrail on top of the historic railing and
balustrade.
202.5.4.10 Stair Handrail Extensions.
Full
extension of stair handrails shall not be required in
alterations
where
such extensions would be hazardous or impossible due to plan configuration.
202.5.4.11 Elevator Doors.
If safety door edge is provided in existing automatic elevators,
then the automatic door protective and reopening devices as required in 407.3.3
may be omitted.
202.5.4.12 Elevator Dimensions.
Where
existing shaft or
structural elements
prohibit strict compliance with
the minimum dimensions of the elevator cars as required in 407.4.1, then the
minimum floor area dimensions may be reduced to no less than 48 inches by 48
inches (1220 mm by 1220 mm).
202.5.4.13 Assembly Seating Dispersion.
In
alterations
to
qualified historic buildings
where it is
technically infeasible
to disperse seating throughout an assembly area, the seating may be located in
collected areas. Seating shall adjoin an
accessible route
which also
serves as a means of emergency egress.
202.5.4.14 Elevator Features.
Where
historic elevator features such as call buttons, hall lanterns, and control
panels cannot comply with 407, the addition of new compliant controls that
retain the existing will be considered to meet the
Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation
as they do not result in the removal of the
historic elevator features.
202.5.4.15 Signage
y egress.
202.5.4.14 Elevator Features.
Where
historic elevator features such as call buttons, hall lanterns, and control
panels cannot comply with 407, the addition of new compliant controls that
retain the existing will be considered to meet the
Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation
as they do not result in the removal of the
historic elevator features.
202.5.4.15 Signage.
Where historic signage
including exit signs, directional, informational, and permanent room signage,
cannot comply with 216 and 703, the addition of new compliant signage that
retains the existing will be considered to meet the
Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
as it does not result in the
removal of the historic signage.
202.5.4.16 Site Arrival
Points.
At least one accessible route from a site arrival point to
an accessible entrance shall be required.
202.6 Governmental Units in Public Facilities.
A
governmental unit
shall not enter into a new or renewal agreement to
lease, rent, or use, in whole or in part, any
public facility
which does
not comply with this
Code
.
203
General Exceptions
203.1 General.
Sites
,
buildings
,
facilities
,
and
elements
are exempt from these requirements to the extent specified
by 203.
203.2 Construction Sites.
Structures and sites
directly associated with the actual processes of construction, including but
not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage, and
construction trailers shall not be required to comply with these requirements or
to be on an
accessible route
. Portable toilet units provided for use
exclusively by construction personnel on a construction site shall not be
required to comply with 213 or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.3 Raised Areas
uding but
not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage, and
construction trailers shall not be required to comply with these requirements or
to be on an
accessible route
. Portable toilet units provided for use
exclusively by construction personnel on a construction site shall not be
required to comply with 213 or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.3 Raised Areas.
Areas raised primarily for purposes
of security, life safety, or fire safety, including but not limited to,
observation or lookout galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers, or life
guard stands shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be
on an
accessible route
.
203.4 Limited Access Spaces.
Spaces
accessed
only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, or very narrow passageways shall not
be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible
route
.
203.5 Machinery Spaces.
Spaces
frequented only
by service personnel for maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of
equipment shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on
an
accessible route
. Machinery spaces include, but are not limited to,
elevator pits or elevator penthouses; mechanical, electrical or communications
equipment rooms; piping or equipment catwalks; water or sewage treatment pump
rooms and stations; electric substations and transformer vaults; and highway
and tunnel utility
facilities
.
203.6 Single Occupant Structures.
Single occupant
structures accessed only by passageways below grade or elevated above standard
curb height, including but not limited to, toll booths that are accessed only
by underground tunnels, shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.7 Detention and Correctional Facilities
and tunnel utility
facilities
.
203.6 Single Occupant Structures.
Single occupant
structures accessed only by passageways below grade or elevated above standard
curb height, including but not limited to, toll booths that are accessed only
by underground tunnels, shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.7 Detention and Correctional Facilities.
In
detention and correctional
facilities
,
common use areas
that are
used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel and that do not serve
holding cells or housing cells required to comply with 232, shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.8 Residential Facilities.
In residential
facilities
,
common use areas
that do not serve
residential dwelling units
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall
not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible
route
.
This exemption does not apply to
multi-story housing
covered by 233.6.
203.9 Employee Work Areas.
Spaces
and
elements
within
employee work areas
shall only be required to comply with
206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that
individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the
employee
work area
.
Employee work areas
, or portions of
employee work
areas
, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square
feet (28 m
2
) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish
floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the function of the
space
shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible
route
.
203.10 Raised Refereeing, Judging, and Scoring Areas.
Raised
structures used solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.11 Water Slides.
Water slides shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route
th these requirements or to be on an
accessible
route
.
203.10 Raised Refereeing, Judging, and Scoring Areas.
Raised
structures used solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.11 Water Slides.
Water slides shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.12 Animal Containment Areas
.
Animal
cages, pens, corrals, and similar areas in which animals are contained shall be
on an
accessible route
but shall not otherwise be required to comply
with these requirements.
Public
circulation routes where animals may
travel, such as in petting zoos and passageways alongside animal pens in
State
fairs, are not eligible for this exception.
203.13 Raised Boxing or Wrestling Rings.
Raised
boxing or wrestling rings shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.14 Raised Diving Boards and Diving Platforms.
Raised
diving boards and diving platforms shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an
accessible route
.
203.15 Structural Impracticability.
Full compliance
with the requirements for new construction is not required in those rare
circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the
incorporation of all required accessibility features. If full compliance is
structurally
impracticable
, compliance shall be required to the extent that it is not
structurally
impracticable
. In that case, any portion of the
facility
that can be
made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not
structurally
impracticable
n the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the
incorporation of all required accessibility features. If full compliance is
structurally
impracticable
, compliance shall be required to the extent that it is not
structurally
impracticable
. In that case, any portion of the
facility
that can be
made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not
structurally
impracticable
. If providing accessibility in conformance to these
requirements to people with certain disabilities (e.g., people who use a
wheelchair) would be
structurally impracticable
, accessibility shall
nonetheless be provided for people with other disabilities (e.g., people who
use crutches, or people who have a vision, hearing, or mental impairment) in
accordance with these requirements.
204
Protruding Objects
204.1 General.
Protruding objects on
circulation
paths
shall comply with 307.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Within
areas of sport activity
, protruding objects on
circulation paths
shall not be required to comply with 307.
2.
Within
play areas
, protruding objects on
circulation paths
shall not be
required to comply with 307 provided that ground level
accessible routes
provide vertical clearance in compliance with 1008.2.
205
Operable Parts
205.1 General.
Operable parts
on accessible
elements
,
accessible route
, and in accessible rooms and
spaces
shall comply
with 309.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Operable
parts
that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel
shall not be required to comply with 309.
2.
Electrical
or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to
comply with 309.
3.
Where
two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top
that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required
to comply with 309.
4.
Floor
electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with 309.
5.
HVAC
diffusers shall not be required to comply with 309.
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eptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to
comply with 309.
3.
Where
two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top
that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required
to comply with 309.
4.
Floor
electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with 309.
5.
HVAC
diffusers shall not be required to comply with 309.
6.
Except
for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single
element
,
one control in each
space
shall not be required to comply with 309.
7.
Cleats
and other boat securement devices shall not be required to comply with 309.3.
8.
Exercise
machines and exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with 309.
206
Accessible Routes
206.1 General.
Accessible routes
shall be
provided in accordance with 206 and shall comply with Chapter 4.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Accessible routes
shall not be required where outdoor recreation access
routes are provided at
camping facilities
in accordance with 244.5,
picnic facilities
in accordance with 245.4,
viewing areas
in accordance with 246.3, or
trailheads
in accordance with 247.3.2.
2.
Accessible routes
shall not be required where at
camping facilities
,
picnic facilities
,
viewing areas
, or
outdoor
constructed features
are provided on
trails
.
3.
Accessible routes
shall not be required where beach access routes are
provided in accordance with 248.
206.2 Where Required.
Accessible routes
shall
be provided where required by 206.2.
206.2.1 Site Arrival Points.
At least one
accessible
route
shall be provided within the
site
from accessible parking
spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks;
and
public
transportation stops to the accessible
building
or
facility
entrance
they serve.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
[Deleted].
2.
An
accessible route
shall not be required between
site
arrival points and the
building
or
facility
entrance
if
the only means of access between them is a
vehicular way
not providing
pedestrian access
spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks;
and
public
transportation stops to the accessible
building
or
facility
entrance
they serve.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
[Deleted].
2.
An
accessible route
shall not be required between
site
arrival points and the
building
or
facility
entrance
if
the only means of access between them is a
vehicular way
not providing
pedestrian access.
Access from
site
arrival points is permitted to
include
vehicular ways
. Where a
vehicular ways
, or a portion of a
vehicular ways
, is provided for pedestrian travel, such as within a
shopping center or shopping mall parking lot, this exception shall not apply.
206.2.2 Within a Site.
At least one
accessible
route
shall connect accessible
buildings
, accessible
facilities
,
accessible
elements
, and accessible
spaces
that are on the same
site
.
For
areas of sport activity
, an
accessible route
is required
to connect to the boundary of each
area of sport activity
. The size of
an
area of sport activity
includes only the space needed to play. Where
multiple sports fields or courts are provided, an
accessible route
is
required to each field or
area of sport activity
.
EXCEPTION:
An
accessible route
shall not be
required between accessible
buildings
, accessible
facilities
,
accessible
elements
, and accessible
spaces
where all of the
following conditions apply:
1.         The
only means of access between them is a
vehicular way
not providing
pedestrian access; and
2.         Due
to circumstances outside the control of the
owner
, either the slope of
the finished ground level between accessible
facilities
and
buildings
exceeds 1:12, or physical barriers or legal restrictions prevent the
installation of an
accessible route
; and
3.         Parking
that complies with 208 and 502 is provided at each accessible
building
,
facility
,
element
, or
space
.
206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities.
At
least one
accessible route
shall connect each
story
and
mezzanine
in multi-
story
buildings
and
facilities
dings
exceeds 1:12, or physical barriers or legal restrictions prevent the
installation of an
accessible route
; and
3.         Parking
that complies with 208 and 502 is provided at each accessible
building
,
facility
,
element
, or
space
.
206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities.
At
least one
accessible route
shall connect each
story
and
mezzanine
in multi-
story
buildings
and
facilities
.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
An
accessible route
is not required to a basement, second
story
or
mezzanine
space
if all of the following conditions in 1.1 and
1.2 are met; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to levels
containing offices of health care providers, terminals, depots or other
stations used for specified
public
transportation, airport passenger
terminals, shopping centers, or shopping malls,
buildings
designed,
constructed or altered by or for the use of a public entity, or
buildings
owned by the State of Illinois or any
governmental unit
.
1.1       The
basement, second
story
and
mezzanine
space
are each 1,000
square feet (93 m
2
) or less in area; and
1.2       The
exempt area consists of the following type of
space
: (1) the second
story
of a two-
story
building
with or without a basement; or (2) the
mezzanine
of a one-
story
building
with or without a basement; or (3) the
basement of a one-
story
or a two-
story
building
.
2.
[Deleted].
3.
In
detention and correctional
facilities
, an
accessible route
shall
not be required to connect stories where cells with mobility features required
to comply with 807.2, all
common use areas
serving cells with mobility
features required to comply with 807.2, and all
public use
areas are on
an
accessible route
.
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or (3) the
basement of a one-
story
or a two-
story
building
.
2.
[Deleted].
3.
In
detention and correctional
facilities
, an
accessible route
shall
not be required to connect stories where cells with mobility features required
to comply with 807.2, all
common use areas
serving cells with mobility
features required to comply with 807.2, and all
public use
areas are on
an
accessible route
.
4.
In
residential
facilities
, an
accessible route
shall not be required
to connect stories where
residential dwelling units
with mobility
features required to comply with 809.2 through 809.4, all
common use areas
serving
residential dwelling units
with mobility features required to
comply with 809.2 through 809.4, and
public use
areas serving
residential
dwelling units
are on an
accessible route
.
This exemption does
not apply to
multi-story housing
covered by 233.6.
5.
Within
multi-
story
transient lodging
guest rooms with
mobility features required to comply with 806.2, an
accessible route
shall not be required to connect stories provided that
spaces
complying
with 806.2
and all
common areas
such as kitchens and living rooms are
located
on an
accessible route
and sleeping accommodations for two
persons minimum are provided on a
story
served by an
accessible route
.
An
accessible route
must connect the accessible
entrance
of
the guest room to the
common areas
and all accessible sleeping
accommodations.
6.
In
air traffic control towers, an
accessible route
shall not be required to
serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.
7.
[Deleted
– see 202.5].
8.
Spaces
greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m
2
) but less than 3,000 square
feet (280 m
2
) in area that are used exclusively for archival storage
or for product storage in a business or mercantile occupancy shall not be
required to be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.3.1 Stairs and Escalators in Existing Buildings
erve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.
7.
[Deleted
– see 202.5].
8.
Spaces
greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m
2
) but less than 3,000 square
feet (280 m
2
) in area that are used exclusively for archival storage
or for product storage in a business or mercantile occupancy shall not be
required to be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.3.1 Stairs and Escalators in Existing Buildings.
In
alterations
and
additions
, where an escalator or stair is
provided where none existed previously and major structural modifications are
necessary for the installation, an
accessible route
shall be provided
between the levels served by the escalator or stair unless exempted by 206.2.3
Exceptions
1 through 8
.
206.2.4 Spaces and Elements.
At least one
accessible
route
shall connect accessible
building
or
facility
entrances
with all accessible
spaces
and
elements
and with all
accessible
dwelling units
within the
building
or
facility
which are otherwise connected by a
circulation path
unless exempted by
206.2.3
Exceptions 1 through 8
.
An
accessible route
shall also
connect at least one accessible
entrance
of each accessible
dwelling
unit
with those exterior and interior
spaces
and
facilities
that serve the accessible
dwelling unit
.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Raised
courtroom stations, including judges' benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs'
stations, deputy clerks' stations, and court reporters' stations shall not be
required to provide vertical access provided that the required clear floor
space, maneuvering space, and, if appropriate, electrical service are installed
at the time of initial construction to allow future installation of a means of
vertical access complying with 405, 407, 408, or 410 without requiring
substantial reconstruction of the
space
.
2.
In
assembly areas with fixed seating required to comply with 221, an
accessible
route
shall not be required to serve fixed seating where
wheelchair
spaces
required to be on an
accessible route
are not provided.
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of initial construction to allow future installation of a means of
vertical access complying with 405, 407, 408, or 410 without requiring
substantial reconstruction of the
space
.
2.
In
assembly areas with fixed seating required to comply with 221, an
accessible
route
shall not be required to serve fixed seating where
wheelchair
spaces
required to be on an
accessible route
are not provided.
3.
Accessible
routes
shall not be required to connect stories or
mezzanines
where multi-
story
buildings
or
facilities
are exempted by
206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 8.
206.2.5 Restaurants, Cafeterias, and Banquet Rooms.
In restaurants and cafeterias, an
accessible route
shall be
provided to all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and
outdoor dining areas.
In banquet rooms or
spaces
where a head
table or speaker's lectern is located on a raised platform, an
accessible
route
shall be provided to the platform. Open edges of a raised platform
shall be protected by placement of tables or by a curb.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
In
buildings
or
facilities
not required to provide an
accessible
route
between stories, an
accessible route
shall not be required to
a
mezzanine
dining area where the
mezzanine
contains less than 25
percent of the total combined area for seating and dining and where the same
decor and services are provided in the accessible area.
2.
In
alterations
, an
accessible route
shall not be required to
existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor
dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible
space
usable by the
public
and not restricted to use by people with
disabilities.
3.
In
sports
facilities
, tiered dining areas providing seating required to
comply with 221 shall be required to have
accessible routes
serving at
least 25 percent of the dining area provided that
accessible routes
serve seating complying with 221 and each tier is provided with the same
services.
206.2.6 Performance Areas
le by the
public
and not restricted to use by people with
disabilities.
3.
In
sports
facilities
, tiered dining areas providing seating required to
comply with 221 shall be required to have
accessible routes
serving at
least 25 percent of the dining area provided that
accessible routes
serve seating complying with 221 and each tier is provided with the same
services.
206.2.6 Performance Areas.
Where a
circulation
path
directly connects a performance area to an assembly seating area, an
accessible
route
shall directly connect the assembly seating area with the performance
area. An
accessible route
shall be provided from performance areas to
ancillary areas or
facilities
used by performers unless exempted by
206.2.3
Exceptions 1 through 8
.
206.2.7 Press Boxes.
Press boxes in assembly areas
shall be on an
accessible route
.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
An
accessible route
shall not be required to press boxes in bleachers that
have points of entry at only one level provided that the aggregate area of all
press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m
2
) maximum.
2.
An
accessible route
shall not be required to free-standing press boxes that
are elevated above grade 12 feet (3660 mm) minimum provided that the aggregate
area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m
2
) maximum.
206.2.8 Employee Work Areas.
Common use
circulation
paths
within
employee work areas
shall comply with 402.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Common
use
circulation paths
located within
employee work areas
that
are less than 1000 square feet (93 m
2
) and defined by permanently
installed partitions, counters, casework, or furnishings shall not be required
to comply with 402.
2.
Common
use
circulation paths
located within
employee work areas
that
are an integral component of
work area equipment
shall not be
required to comply with 402.
3.
Common
use
circulation paths
located within exterior
employee work areas
that are fully exposed to the weather shall not be required to comply with 402.
206.2.9 Amusement Rides
urnishings shall not be required
to comply with 402.
2.
Common
use
circulation paths
located within
employee work areas
that
are an integral component of
work area equipment
shall not be
required to comply with 402.
3.
Common
use
circulation paths
located within exterior
employee work areas
that are fully exposed to the weather shall not be required to comply with 402.
206.2.9 Amusement Rides.
Amusement rides
required to comply with 234 shall provide
accessible routes
in
accordance with 206.2.9.
Accessible routes
serving
amusement rides
shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1002.2.
206.2.9.1 Load and Unload Areas.
Load and unload
areas shall be on an
accessible route
. Where load and unload areas have
more than one loading or unloading position, at least one loading and unloading
position shall be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.9.2 Wheelchair Spaces, Ride Seats Designed for
Transfer, and Transfer Devices.
When
amusement rides
are in the load
and unload position,
wheelchair spaces
complying with 1002.4,
amusement
ride seats
designed for transfer complying with 1002.5, and
transfer
devices
complying with 1002.6 shall be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.10 Recreational Boating Facilities.
Boat
slips
required to comply with 235.2 and
boarding piers
at
boat
launch ramps
required to comply with 235.3 shall be on an
accessible
route
.
Accessible routes
serving recreational boating
facilities
shall comply with Chapter 4, except as modified by 1003.2.
206.2.11 Bowling Lanes.
Where bowling lanes are provided,
at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of each type of bowling lane, shall
be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.12 Court Sports.
In court sports, at least one
accessible
route
shall directly connect both sides of the court.
206.2.13 Exercise Machines and Equipment.
Exercise
machines and equipment required to comply with 236 shall be on an
accessible
route
.
206.2.14 Fishing Piers and Platforms.
Fishing piers
and platforms shall be on an
accessible route
ng lane, shall
be on an
accessible route
.
206.2.12 Court Sports.
In court sports, at least one
accessible
route
shall directly connect both sides of the court.
206.2.13 Exercise Machines and Equipment.
Exercise
machines and equipment required to comply with 236 shall be on an
accessible
route
.
206.2.14 Fishing Piers and Platforms.
Fishing piers
and platforms shall be on an
accessible route
.
Accessible routes
serving fishing piers and platforms shall comply with Chapter 4 except as
modified by 1005.1.
206.2.15 Golf Facilities.
At least one
accessible
route
shall connect accessible
elements
and
spaces
within the
boundary of the golf course. In addition,
accessible routes
serving golf
car rental areas; bag drop areas; course weather shelters complying with
238.2.3; course toilet rooms; and practice putting greens, practice
teeing
grounds
, and teeing stations at driving ranges complying with 238.3 shall
comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1006.2.
EXCEPTION:
Golf car passages
complying with
1006.3 shall be permitted to be used for all or part of
accessible routes
required by 206.2.15.
206.2.16 Miniature Golf Facilities.
Holes required to
comply with 239.2, including the start of play, shall be on an
accessible
route
.
Accessible routes
serving miniature golf
facilities
shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1007.2.
206.2.17 Play Areas.
Play areas
shall provide
accessible
routes
in accordance with 206.2.17.
Accessible routes
serving
play
areas
shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1008.2.
206.2.17.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components.
At
least one
accessible route
shall be provided within the
play area
.
The
accessible route
shall connect
ground level play components
required to comply with 240.2.1 and
elevated play components
required to
comply with 240.2.2, including entry and exit points of the
play components
.
206.2.17.2 Soft Contained Play Structures
fied by 1008.2.
206.2.17.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components.
At
least one
accessible route
shall be provided within the
play area
.
The
accessible route
shall connect
ground level play components
required to comply with 240.2.1 and
elevated play components
required to
comply with 240.2.2, including entry and exit points of the
play components
.
206.2.17.2 Soft Contained Play Structures.
Where
three or fewer entry points are provided for
soft contained play structures
,
at least one entry point shall be on an
accessible route
. Where four or
more entry points are provided for
soft contained play structures
, at
least two entry points shall be on an
accessible route
.
206.3 Location.
Accessible routes
shall
coincide with or be located in the same area as general
circulation paths
.
Where
circulation paths
are interior, required
accessible routes
shall also be interior.
206.4 Entrances.
Entrances
shall be provided
in accordance with 206.4.
Entrance
doors, doorways, and gates shall
comply with 404 and shall be on an
accessible route
complying with 402.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Where
an
alteration
includes
alterations
to an
entrance
, and the
building
or
facility
has another
entrance
complying with
404 that is on an
accessible route
, the altered
entrance
shall
not be required to comply with 206.4 unless required by 202.4.
2.
[Deleted].
206.4.1 Public Entrances.
In addition to
entrances
required by 206.4.2 through 206.4.9, at least 60 percent of all
public
entrances
shall comply with 404.
EXCEPTION:
In multi-story housing covered by
233.6, at least 50 percent of all public entrances shall comply with 404.
206.4.2 Parking Structure Entrances.
Where direct
access is provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a
building
or
facility
entrance
, each direct access to the
building
or
facility
entrance
shall comply with 404.
206.4.3 Entrances from Tunnels or Elevated Walkways
.
EXCEPTION:
In multi-story housing covered by
233.6, at least 50 percent of all public entrances shall comply with 404.
206.4.2 Parking Structure Entrances.
Where direct
access is provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a
building
or
facility
entrance
, each direct access to the
building
or
facility
entrance
shall comply with 404.
206.4.3 Entrances from Tunnels or Elevated Walkways.
Where
direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated
walkway to a
building
or
facility
, at least one direct
entrance
to the
building
or
facility
from each tunnel or walkway shall
comply with 404.
206.4.4 Transportation Facilities.
In addition to the
requirements of 206.4.2, 206.4.3, and 206.4.5 through 206.4.9, transportation
facilities
shall provide
entrances
in accordance with 206.4.4.
206.4.4.1 Location.
In transportation
facilities
,
where different
entrances
serve different transportation fixed routes or
groups of fixed routes, at least one
public entrance
serving each fixed
route or group of fixed routes shall comply with 404.
EXCEPTION:
Entrances
to
key stations
and existing intercity rail stations retrofitted in accordance with
49 CFR
37.49
or
49 CFR 37.51
shall not be required to comply with
206.4.4.1.
206.4.4.2 Direct Connections.
Direct connections to
other
facilities
shall provide an
accessible route
complying with
404 from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation
system
elements
required to be accessible. Any
elements
provided
to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an
accessible route
connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system
elements
required to be accessible.
EXCEPTION:
In
key stations
and existing
intercity rail stations, existing direct connections shall not be required to
comply with 404.
206.4.4.3 Key Stations and Intercity Rail Stations.
Key stations and existing intercity rail stations required by Subpart C of
49
CFR 37
to be altered shall have at least one
entrance
complying with
404
transportation system
elements
required to be accessible.
EXCEPTION:
In
key stations
and existing
intercity rail stations, existing direct connections shall not be required to
comply with 404.
206.4.4.3 Key Stations and Intercity Rail Stations.
Key stations and existing intercity rail stations required by Subpart C of
49
CFR 37
to be altered shall have at least one
entrance
complying with
404.
206.4.5 Tenant Spaces.
At least one accessible
entrance
to each tenancy in a
facility
shall comply with 404.
EXCEPTION:
Self-service storage
facilities
not required to comply with 225.3 shall not be required to be on an
accessible
route
.
206.4.6 Residential Dwelling Unit Primary Entrance.
In
residential dwelling units
, at least one primary
entrance
shall
comply with 404. The primary
entrance
to a
residential dwelling unit
shall not be to a bedroom.
206.4.7 Restricted Entrances.
Where
restricted
entrances
are provided to a
building
or
facility
, at least
one
restricted entrance
to the
building
or
facility
shall
comply with 404.
206.4.8 Service Entrances.
If a
service entrance
is the only
entrance
to a
building
or to a tenancy in a
facility
,
that
entrance
shall comply with 404.
206.4.9 Entrances for Inmates or Detainees
. Where
entrances
used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel are provided at
judicial
facilities
, detention
facilities
, or correctional
facilities
,
at least one such
entrance
shall comply with 404.
206.5 Doors, Doorways, and Gates.
Doors, doorways,
and gates providing user passage shall be provided in accordance with 206.5.
206.5.1 Entrances.
Each
entrance
to a
building
or
facility
required to comply with 206.4 shall have at least one door,
doorway, or gate complying with 404.
206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces.
Within a
building
or
facility
,
all doors, doorways, and gates on an
accessible route
which serve accessible rooms or
spaces
shall comply with 404
.
206.5.3 Transient Lodging Facilities
vided in accordance with 206.5.
206.5.1 Entrances.
Each
entrance
to a
building
or
facility
required to comply with 206.4 shall have at least one door,
doorway, or gate complying with 404.
206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces.
Within a
building
or
facility
,
all doors, doorways, and gates on an
accessible route
which serve accessible rooms or
spaces
shall comply with 404
.
206.5.3 Transient Lodging Facilities.
In
transient
lodging
facilities
,
entrances
, doors, and doorways providing
user passage into and within guest rooms that are not required to provide
mobility features complying with 806.2 shall comply with 404.2.3
and the
door handles and pulls shall comply with 404.2.7
.
EXCEPTION:
Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that
are not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be
required to comply with 404.2.3.
206.5.4 Residential Dwelling Units.
In
residential
dwelling units
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4, all doors and doorways providing user passage shall comply with
404.
206.6 Elevators.
Elevators provided for passengers
shall comply with 407. Where multiple elevators are provided, each elevator
shall comply with 407.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
In
a
building
or
facility
permitted to use the exceptions to 206.2.3
or permitted by 206.7 to use a platform lift, elevators complying with 408
shall be permitted.
2.
Elevators
complying with 408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-
story
residential
dwelling units
.
3.         Elevators
complying with 408 shall be permitted
to provide access to the second
story
or the
mezzanine
of a two-
story
building
, or to the
basement or
mezzanine
space
of a one-
story
building
,
where each
story
is more than 1000 square feet (93 m
2
) and
less than 3000 square feet (279 m
2
), and is not a shopping center,
shopping mall or the professional office of a health care provider.
206.6.1 Existing Elevators
h 408 shall be permitted
to provide access to the second
story
or the
mezzanine
of a two-
story
building
, or to the
basement or
mezzanine
space
of a one-
story
building
,
where each
story
is more than 1000 square feet (93 m
2
) and
less than 3000 square feet (279 m
2
), and is not a shopping center,
shopping mall or the professional office of a health care provider.
206.6.1 Existing Elevators.
Where
elements
of
existing elevators are altered, the same
element
shall also be altered
in all elevators that are programmed to respond to the same hall call control
as the altered elevator and shall comply with the requirements of 407 for the
altered
element
.
206.7 Platform Lifts.
Platform lifts shall comply
with 410. Platform lifts shall be permitted as a component of an
accessible
route
in new construction in accordance with 206.7. Platform lifts shall be
permitted as a component of an
accessible route
in an existing
building
or
facility
.
206.7.1 Performance Areas and Speakers' Platforms.
Platform
lifts shall be permitted to provide
accessible routes
to performance
areas, head tables in banquet rooms and
spaces
, and speakers' platforms.
206.7.2 Wheelchair Spaces.
Platform lifts shall be
permitted to provide an
accessible route
to comply with the
wheelchair
space
dispersion and line-of-sight requirements of 221 and 802.
206.7.3 Incidental Spaces.
Platform lifts shall be
permitted to provide an
accessible route
to incidental
spaces
which are not
public use
spaces
and which are occupied by five
persons maximum.
206.7.4 Judicial Spaces.
Platform lifts shall be
permitted to provide an
accessible route
to: jury boxes and witness
stands; raised courtroom stations including, judges' benches, clerks' stations,
bailiffs' stations, deputy clerks' stations, and court reporters' stations; and
to depressed areas such as the well of a court.
206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints.
Platform lifts
shall be permitted where existing exterior
site
constraints make use of
a
ramp
or elevator infeasible
le route
to: jury boxes and witness
stands; raised courtroom stations including, judges' benches, clerks' stations,
bailiffs' stations, deputy clerks' stations, and court reporters' stations; and
to depressed areas such as the well of a court.
206.7.5 Existing Site Constraints.
Platform lifts
shall be permitted where existing exterior
site
constraints make use of
a
ramp
or elevator infeasible.
206.7.6 Guest Rooms and Residential Dwelling Units.
Platform
lifts shall be permitted to connect levels within
transient lodging
guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 or
residential
dwelling units
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4.
206.7.7 Amusement Rides.
Platform lifts shall be
permitted to provide
accessible routes
to load and unload areas serving
amusement
rides
.
206.7.8 Play Areas.
Platform lifts shall be permitted
to provide
accessible routes
to
play components
or
soft
contained play structures
.
206.7.9 Team or Player Seating.
Platform lifts shall
be permitted to provide
accessible routes
to team or player seating
areas serving
areas of sport activity
.
206.7.10 Recreational Boating Facilities and Fishing
Piers and Platforms.
Platform lifts shall be permitted to be used instead
of
gangways
that are part of
accessible routes
serving
recreational boating
facilities
and fishing piers and platforms.
206.8 Security Barriers.
Security barriers, including
but not limited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not
obstruct a required
accessible route
or accessible means of egress.
EXCEPTION:
Where security barriers incorporate
elements
that cannot comply with these requirements such as certain metal detectors,
fluoroscopes, or other similar devices, the
accessible route
shall be
permitted to be located adjacent to security screening devices
mited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not
obstruct a required
accessible route
or accessible means of egress.
EXCEPTION:
Where security barriers incorporate
elements
that cannot comply with these requirements such as certain metal detectors,
fluoroscopes, or other similar devices, the
accessible route
shall be
permitted to be located adjacent to security screening devices. The
accessible
route
shall permit persons with disabilities passing around security
barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same
extent provided others passing through the security barrier.
207
Accessible Means of Egress
207.1 General.
Means of egress shall comply with
207 and 506.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Where
means of egress are permitted by
the
applicable building code
to
share a common path of egress travel, accessible means of egress shall be
permitted to share a common path of egress travel.
2.
Areas of refuge
shall not be
required in detention and correctional
facilities
.
207.2 Platform Lifts
. Standby power shall be provided
for
platform lifts permitted by 506.5
to serve as a part of an
accessible means of egress.
208
Parking Spaces
208.1 General.
Where parking spaces are provided
for
the
public
, for visitors or for employees
, parking spaces shall be
provided in accordance with 208.
EXCEPTION:
Parking spaces used exclusively for buses,
trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, or vehicular impound
shall not be required to comply with 208 provided that lots accessed by the
public
are provided with a passenger loading zone complying with 503.
208.2 Minimum Number.
Parking spaces complying with
502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by
208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking
facility
is
provided on a
site
, the number of accessible spaces provided on the
site
shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking
facility
er loading zone complying with 503.
208.2 Minimum Number.
Parking spaces complying with
502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by
208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking
facility
is
provided on a
site
, the number of accessible spaces provided on the
site
shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking
facility
.
Table 208.2
Parking Spaces
Total Number of
Parking Spaces
Provided in Parking Facility
Minimum Number
of Required
Accessible Parking Spaces
1 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
76 to 100
4
101 to 150
5
151 to 200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400
8
401 to 500
9
501 to 1000
2 percent of total
1001 and over
20, plus 1 for each 100, or
fraction thereof, over 1000
208.2.1 Hospital Outpatient Facilities.
Ten percent
of patient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient
facilities
shall comply with 502.
208.2.2 Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical
Therapy Facilities.
Twenty percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided
to serve rehabilitation
facilities
specializing in treating conditions
that affect mobility and outpatient physical therapy
facilities
shall
comply with 502.
208.2.3 Residential Facilities
Owned or Financed by
Governmental Entities
.
Parking spaces provided to serve residential
facilities
owned or financed by governmental entities
shall comply with 208.2.3.
208.2.3.1 Parking for Residents.
Where at least one
parking space is provided for each
residential dwelling unit
, at least
one parking space complying with 502 shall be provided for each
residential
dwelling unit
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4.
208.2.3.2 Additional Parking Spaces for Residents.
Where
the total number of parking spaces provided for each
residential dwelling
unit
exceeds one parking space per
residential dwelling unit
, 2
percent, but no fewer than one space, of all the parking spaces not covered by
208.2.3.1 shall comply with 502
dwelling unit
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4.
208.2.3.2 Additional Parking Spaces for Residents.
Where
the total number of parking spaces provided for each
residential dwelling
unit
exceeds one parking space per
residential dwelling unit
, 2
percent, but no fewer than one space, of all the parking spaces not covered by
208.2.3.1 shall comply with 502.
208.2.3.3 Parking for Guests, Employees, and Other
Non-Residents.
Where parking spaces are provided for persons other than
residents, parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2.
208.2.4 Vertical Clearance at Parking Spaces.
For
every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by 208.2 to comply with
502,
at least one shall have a vertical clearance complying with 502.5.
208.3 Location.
Parking
facilities
shall
comply with 208.3.
208.3.1 General.
Parking spaces complying with 502
that serve a particular
building
or
facility
shall be located on
the shortest
accessible route
from parking to an
entrance
complying with 206.4. Where parking serves more than one accessible
entrance
,
parking spaces complying with 502 shall be dispersed and located on the
shortest
accessible route
to the accessible
entrances
. In parking
facilities
that do not serve a particular
building
or
facility
,
parking spaces complying with 502 shall be located on the shortest
accessible
route
to an accessible pedestrian
entrance
of the parking
facility
.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
All
parking spaces required by 208.2.4
shall be permitted to be grouped on one
level within a multi-
story
parking
facility
.
2.
Parking
spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking
facilities
if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of
distance from an accessible
entrance
or
entrances
, parking fee,
and user convenience.
208.3.2 Residential Facilities
king spaces required by 208.2.4
shall be permitted to be grouped on one
level within a multi-
story
parking
facility
.
2.
Parking
spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking
facilities
if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of
distance from an accessible
entrance
or
entrances
, parking fee,
and user convenience.
208.3.2 Residential Facilities.
In residential
facilities
containing
residential dwelling units
required to provide mobility
features complying with 809.2 through 809.4, parking spaces provided in
accordance with 208.2.3.1 shall be located on the shortest
accessible route
to the
residential dwelling unit
entrance
they serve. Spaces
provided in accordance with 208.2.3.2 shall be dispersed throughout all types
of parking provided for the
residential dwelling units
.
EXCEPTION:
Parking spaces provided in accordanc

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