Walks:
At least one route without stairs to an accessible entry from
bus stops, parking, passenger loading area, etc.
Maximum width of 3’-0”.
Passing place at least 60” wide every 200 ft.
4. Firm stable surface; joints 1/2” wide (maximum); 1/4” maximum
irregularities in height; gratings located off walk surface.
1:20 maximum running slope. 1:50 maximum cross slope.
Curb ramps wherever walk crosses curbs.
Ramps:
Slope |
|
1:8 |
< or = 2 ft. on existing sites |
1:12 |
everywhere else |
1:16 - 1:20 |
preferred |
60" long level runoff area, top and bottom.
Handrails both sides, continuous at one side of landings. 12"
extension where handrail is not continuous.
Handrails not necessary at curb ramps.
Protection at edge of ramp surface.
Flare slope on curb ramp 1:10 maximum, wherever people can walk
across it.
Stairs:
On steep slopes, provide stairs as well as ramps.
11" minimum tread depth,
exclusive of nosings
7" maximum riser height
1-1/2" maximum nosing.
Handrails - same as ramps.
Parking
Reserved-for-disabled sign.
Access aisle 60" minimum wide, 96" for vans.
Number of spaces reserved for people with disabilities:
Total Spaces |
Number Reserved* |
0-100 |
1 per 25 |
101-200 |
4, +1 per 50 |
201-500 |
6, +1 per 100 |
500 + |
9, + 1 per 200 |
* double the number for
health care facilities
At least one van accessible
space or one for every eight accessible spaces.

Hazard Avoidance:
Protected edges or reflecting pools and other drop-offs.
Stairs located off paths.
If overhanging edges are 27" or higher, place objects hanging
from walls off pedestrian path.
If overhanging edges are higher than 27" but objects are mounted
on posts of pylons, they can project into pedestrian areas 12"
maximum.
Entries:
Landing 60" deep minimum.
18" clearance at latch side of outswinging door, 24" preferred.
1:50 maximum slope of landing in any direction.
Sheltered entry preferred.

Site Furniture:
At least one of all types of site amenities should be accessible.
48" maximum reach to objects requiring front approaches in wheelchairs.
Clearances at tables for
wheelchair users: 19" deep by 30" wide by 29" high.
