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the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the requirement for areas of rescue assistance in new construction. The ADA authorizes the Department... http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/foia/tal351.txt
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that do not have supervised automatic sprinkler systems also are required to provide areas of rescue assistance on each level that does not have an accessible exit.... http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/foia/tal381.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
more information? Specific 4.1 Minimum Requirements (scoping) When are areas of rescue assistance required? Does the definition of "technically infeasible" include... http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/FAQ.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines
to comply with section 4. Appendix Note EXCEPTIONS: Requirements for areas of rescue assistance in 4.1.3(9), 4.3.10, and 4.3.11 do not apply. Compliance with requirements... http://www.adaportal.org/...pecial_Occupancies/ADAAG_12.html
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Your first question asks whether the 48" clear width requirement for stairs adjacent to areas of rescue assistance (4.3.11.3) applies if a building is exempt from... http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/foia/tal001.txt
TAM III 7-7000_ADAAG
and d) Install only one accessible dressing room for each sex on each level. Areas of rescue assistance are not required in alterations (?4.1.6(1)(g). There are special... http://www.adaportal.org/...AM_III/Chapter_7/III-7-7000.html
Job Accommodation Network
so they can locate and assist each other in emergencies. Employers may want to designate areas of rescue assistance. Section 4.3.11 of the Americans with Disabilities... http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/emergency.html
TAM III 7-5000_ADAAG
entrances to enclosed parking, pedestrian tunnels, and elevated walkways. III-7.5135 Areas of rescue assistance (ADAAG ?4.1.3(9) Areas of rescue assistance (safe... http://www.adaportal.org/...AM_III/Chapter_7/III-7-5000.html
Guide to ADAAG Provisions
as part of an accessible means of egress. Otherwise, in new construction, ADAAG requires areas of rescue assistance unless the building is equipped with a supervised... http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/guide.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines
for emergencies or connect to an accessible area of rescue assistance. Appendix Note 4.3.11 Areas of Rescue Assistance. 4.3.11.1 Location and Construction. An area... http://www.adaportal.org/.../ADAAG/Tech_Rqmts/ADAAG_4-3.html
