Questions and Answers
1.Protruding objects may not protrude more than inches into the path of
travel.
Answer 4"
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2.In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than .-
Answer 1/2"
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3.In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest part
of the counter, what is the maximum height of the sink front above the
floor?
Answer 34"
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,4.The height of handrails shall be minimum and maximum
vertically above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces.
Answer 34" minimum, 38" maximum
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5.A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of .
Answer 36"
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6.Enter and proceed" is presented as a on the raised touchable
surface on a function key."
Answer Circle
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7.Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require
Answer Tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
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8.In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking surface
shall be permitted to be reduced to minimum for a length of 24
inches maximum.
Answer 32 inches
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9.The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating
areas shall be minimum.
Answer 36 inches
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10.The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than
Answer 1:20
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11. What components shall not be part of an accessible route?
Answer Revolving doors & Turnstiles
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12.The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be permitted
to be located above the floor.
Answer 54"
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13.The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend under an
element that is 9" above the floor.
Answer 25"
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14.The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform
and controls are to be no less than foot candles.
Answer 5
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