ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When a playground has both ground-level and elevated play components, what must the accessible route provide access to first?
Answer: Ground-level accessible components
ADA guidelines prioritize accessible routes to ground-level play components before elevated ones.
What is the required minimum number of ground-level accessible play components for a playground with 10 total ground-level components?
Answer: 2
When there are 10 ground-level components, at least 2 must be accessible per ADA playground accessibility requirements.
What handrail height range is required on playground ramps per ADA guidelines?
Answer: 20 to 28 inches
Playground ramp handrails must be between 20 and 28 inches above the ramp surface to accommodate children's reach.
An accessible route connecting a parking area to a playground must comply with which standard?
Answer: ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD)
Routes from parking to the playground entrance must meet ADA Standards for Accessible Design, not just playground-specific standards.
What is the maximum running slope for a ramp on a playground accessible route?
Answer: 1:12 (8.33%)
Ramps on accessible playground routes must not exceed a 1:12 slope, consistent with general ADA ramp standards.
Under ADA, what is the minimum height for edge protection on elevated ramps to prevent wheelchair wheels from slipping off?
Answer: 2 inches
Edge protection on accessible ramps must be at least 2 inches high to prevent wheelchair wheels from rolling off the edge.
Which play component is specifically excluded from ADA elevated accessibility requirements on playgrounds?
Answer: Climbers
Climbers are excluded from elevated component accessibility requirements because they inherently require climbing ability.