Evacuation chairs are not covered in the ADA, and stairways are not considered part of accessible routes, even with an evacuation chair stowed close by. In no way should evacuation chairs be considered part of an accessible route. Installation of these chairs does not eliminate the requirements for accessible routes where stairways or routes with excessive run slope are installed.
Read MoreAccessible routes must connect parking spaces to accessible entrances. In parking facilities where the accessible route must cross vehicular traffic lanes, marked crossings enhance pedestrian safety, particularly for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Where possible, it is preferable that the accessible route not pass behind parked vehicles.
Read MoreMulti-story buildings and facilities can require an accessible route, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to move above and/or below the main level of entry. Usually this is accomplished by elevators or ramps. This article will focus on elevators.
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