ADA 101 – Vertical Clearance
ADAS 2010 307.4 – Vertical Clearance Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance …
$30M and 17 years for ADA compliant sidewalks in Springfield, MO
Ensuring sidewalks and curbs ramps are in compliance with ADA standards is good practice, and not just because it is the law. Gentle slopes, well …
ADA 101 – Handrail Height
2010 ADAS 505.4 – Handrail Height Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces, …
E-Scooters and Mopeds Are Barriers In some Cases
Dock-less E-scooters have arrived in most major cities. Some people see them as a great solution to congested streets and reducing emissions. Others see them …
ADA 101 – Vision Lights
2010 ADAS 404.2.11 – Vision Lights Doors, gates, and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing one or more glazing panels that permit viewing …
New York City Settlement requires survey of 162,000 sidewalk curbs
Accessible public right-of-ways are good for everyone. Gentle slopes, well defined landings and wide smooth pathways are all convenient for the able user. However, for …
BlueDAG Compliance – Episode 12 – Evaluating Public Restrooms
Victor Felix, BlueDAG’s Director of Content and Accessibility, walks viewers through some of the common issues they should look for when evaluating public restrooms.
Dutchess County, NY, Awards $112,000 of Accessibility Grants
Funding public works can be challenging, even more so for smaller cities and towns. However, with a little effort and resolve, ways and means are …
ADA 101 – Door and Gate Surfaces
2010 ADAS 404.2.10 – Door and Gate Surfaces Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall …