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Table 1. Accessibility for physical diversity strategies
| Accessibility for physical diversity | Examples, specifications, and explanation |
|---|---|
| Wave-to-open or vertical hand/foot press door operators at all regularly used building entrances. | No-touch door activation devices accommodate a wide range of users, including those with mobility impairments, people carrying objects or children, and individuals with temporary injuries. |
| Meeting spaces to accommodate mobility devices for at least 10% of occupants. | Accommodations include, but are not limited to, clear floor spaces, and pathways of travel without obstruction. Users must be able to park mobility devices next to or within the seating area to avoid exclusion. |
| Accessible and inclusive equipment and activities in fitness facilities. And Open and accessible route to and around the equipment. | Projects with fitness equipment and activities must be designed to accommodate a range of physical abilities. This includes providing an inclusive range of strength and stretching training equipment. A minimum clearance of 36 inches (0.915 meters) is the appropriate threshold for accessible routes between exercise equipment, as this aligns with ADA requirements for accessible paths and allows adequate space for wheelchair users to navigate between equipment. |
| Alternate accessible route that starts and terminates at the same location for non-accessible routes. | Directness and proximity of the accessible route are essential to maintain a similar level of convenience to the non-accessible route. The alternative accessible route must be in the same general area as the circulation paths. As per_International Code Council_ (ICC), the maximum allowable difference between the start and end points of an accessible route and its non-accessible counterpart is 200 feet (61 meters) in most indoor facilities, though it’s recommended to minimize this distance for those with mobility challenges, ideally to 100 feet (30 meters).185 |
Table 2. Accessibility for safety and aging
| Accessibility for safety and aging | Examples and explanation |
|---|---|
| Non-slip flooring | Acceptable non-slip flooring includes but is not limited to textured tiles, rubber flooring, and epoxy coated flooring providing slip resistance. |
| Fix area rugs to floor below and provide transition strips over high traffic areas.* | Solutions include non-slip backing, double-side carpet tape, and rug gripper to keep the rug in place. Transition strips to smooth the connection between two different types of flooring materials are required in high traffic areas. |
| Provide visual indication or railings at all full height glazing, except in private residences. | Providing visual indicators, such as markers or patterns, will make it more noticeable for all users, including those with vision impairments. Adding railings at full-height glass also helps provide a physical barrier for people to easily detect and use for support, though not required. |
| Provide audible and visual alerts for emergency alerts. | Providing emergency alerts ensures that all users, including those with hearing or visual impairments, can respond to |
185 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”, International Code Council, (2017), 2017 ICC A117.1, https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/icca117-12017P4/chapter-4-accessible-routes.
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