New ADA Accessibility Standards for the Attractions Industry

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1 New ADA Accessibility Standards for the Attractions Industry 1

2 New ADA Accessibility Standards for the Attractions Industry 2

3 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AMUSEMENT PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS WEBINAR DISCLAIMER IAAPA makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information in the webinars and related materials; all such content is provided on an as is basis. IAAPA HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CONTENTS OF THESE MATERIALS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IAAPA hereby disclaims all liability for any claims, losses, or damages in connection with use or application of these materials. IAAPA does not guarantee, warrant, or endorse the products or services of any firm, organization, or person. The information contained in these webinars and related materials has been prepared, compiled, or provided by IAAPA as a service to its members and is not intended to constitute legal advice or the rendering of legal, consulting, or other professional services of any kind. Users of these materials should not in any manner rely upon or construe the information or resource materials in these materials as legal, or other professional advice and should not act or fail to act based upon the information in these materials without seeking the services of a competent legal or other professional. 3

4 Presenter U.S. Access Board Peggy H. Greenwell Accessibility Specialist Training Coordinator 4

5 Session Agenda History of the accessibility standards Effective dates Review of provisions for miniature golf, amusement rides, swimming pools & aquatic recreation facilities Other related provisions Questions 5

6 U.S. Access Board Providing leadership in accessible design Guidelines and Standards Technical Assistance Training and Outreach Research ABA Enforcement 6

7 Background and History IAAPA involvement in all stages of the Board s rulemaking Early 90 s members of Recreation Access Federal Advisory Committee Board issues final rule Co-sponsored transfer device design competition Numerous educational opportunities and meetings to share information 7

DOJ Adopts Revised ADAAG Amusement rides Boating facilities Fishing piers and platforms Sports facilities Play areas Golf courses Miniature golf courses Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas "For

8 DOJ Adopts Revised ADAAG Amusement rides Boating facilities Fishing piers and platforms Sports facilities Play areas Golf courses Miniature golf courses Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas "For the very first time, these rules will cover recreational facilities like amusement parks and marinas and gyms and golf facilities and swimming pools, and municipal facilities like courtrooms and prisons," Obama stated.

9 DOJ s Revised ADA Rule (Regulations) Nondiscrimination policies 2010 Standards New construction and Alterations Additional design requirements Application of 2010 Standards to Existing facilities 9

10 Current ADA Standards Option: DOJ s 2010 standards (mandatory March 15, 2012) OR DOJ s 1991 standards (until March 15, 2012) 10

11 New ADA (and ABA) Standards Based on the Board s ADA-ABA Guidelines (2004) DOJ included several additional requirements/ revisions Earlier supplements added including Recreation Facilities 11

12 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines 12

13 Additional DOJ Requirements In DOJ s updated ADA regulations: Social Service Center Establishments Housing at Places of Education Assembly Areas Medical Care Facilities Residential Dwelling Units Detention and Correctional Facilities Places of Lodging 13

14 Online Guidance 14

15 What Standards Apply to Existing Facilities? Title II Program accessibility Title III Readily achievable barrier removal For more information, contact

16 Safe Harbor Existing Facilities Elements that comply with 1991 Standards do not need to be modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless those elements are altered on or after March 15, Safe Harbor does not apply to elements in existing facilities that were not subject to specific requirements in the 1991 Standards For more information, contact

17 Elements in 2010 Standards Not Subject to Safe Harbor (A) Residential facilities and dwelling units (B) Amusement rides (C) Recreational boating facilities (D)Exercise machines and equipment (E) Fishing piers and platforms (F) Golf facilities (G) Miniature golf facilities (H) Play areas (I) Saunas and steam rooms (J) Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (K) Shooting facilities with firing positions, (L) Miscellaneous. (1) Team or player seating (2) Accessible route to bowling lanes (3) Accessible route in court sports facilities For more information, contact

18 Other issues addressed by revisions to the ADA Service animals regulation Other power-driven mobility devices Maintenance of accessible features Reservation made by places of lodging Ticketing 18

19 DOJ ANPRM s on Other Issues Accessibility of Web Information and Services Provided by Entities Covered by the ADA Movie Captioning and Video Description Accessibility of Next Generation Equipment and Furniture 19

20 Locating provisions Table of Contents ADA Application and Scoping ADA Chapter 1: Application and Administration ADA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements ABA Application and Scoping ABA Chapter 1: Application and Administration ABA Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements Technical Chapters Chapter 3: Building Blocks Chapter 4: Accessible Routes Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements Chapter 9: Built-In Elements Chapter 10: Recreation Facilities

21 Subject Index (pp )

22 Review of Scoping and Technical Provisions Miniature golf Amusement rides Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas Aquatic recreation facilities Other boating, fishing, sports, and golf courses 22

23 Miniature Golf 23

24 Miniature golf 50% of holes required to be accessible and consecutive Exception permits one break, provided the last hole is included Return to course exit may not require travel back through other holes

25 Miniature golf Accessible route may be provided on the playing surface, OR

26 Adjacent to the playing surface Golf club reach range- where ball can come to rest 36 inches max from accessible route 1:20 max. Miniature golf

27 Other provisions 1 inch maximum curb permitted for a width of 32 inches minimum where route intersects hole Start of Play - 48 inches minimum by 60 inches minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 27

28 Amusement rides 28

29 Amusement rides One of the following per ride Wheelchair space OR Ride seat designed for transfer OR Use of a transfer device YOUR CHOICE

30 E X C E P T I O N S

31 Wheelchair access Clear floor space Protrusions Load and unload areas

32 Transfer seat Seat height Position of clear floor space Transfer entry Wheelchair storage space

33 Transfer device Clear floor or ground space Transfer height Wheelchair storage space

34 Other provisions Load/unload areas Newly designed load and unload areas serving existing amusement rides must be accessible Alterations provisions triggered for rides where the structural or operational characteristics of an amusement ride are altered to the extent that the amusement ride's performance differs from that specified by the manufacturer or the original design Routine maintenance, painting, and changing of theme boards are examples of activities that do not constitute an alteration

Other provisions Signage required to Identify the type of access provided on amusement rides to be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines.

35 Other provisions Signage required to Identify the type of access provided on amusement rides to be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. Indicate the location of the accessible load and unload areas at entries to queues and waiting lines where accessible unload areas also serve as accessible load areas

36 Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas 36

37 Swimming pools Required means of access into the water Over 300 linear ft of pool wall = 2 Less than 300 linear ft of pool wall = 1lift or sloped entry

40 Sloped Entry Extend to 24 inches to 30 inches below stationary water level 1:12 maximum slope Handrails - 33 inches min - 38 inches max clear width

41 Sloped entry

42 Sloped entry

43 Pool Lift Located where water does not exceed 48 inches Footrests must be provided and move with seat pool deck stationary water level 18 min 455 Fig 71 Pool Lift Submerged Depth

44 Pool lift Armrest if provided opposite water shall be removable or fold in raised or load position Capable of unassisted operation both deck and water

45 Transfer Wall Clear deck space - 60 inches x 60 inches, slope 1:48 maximum Height 16 inches to 19 inches

46 Transfer System Clear space 60 inches x 60 inches Centered on 24 inch width

47 Transfer System Platform 19 in min depth 24 in clear width 16 in to 19 in height Surface not sharp and rounded edges

48 Comply with stairs provisions, except as modified Pool Stairs Handrail width 20 to 24 inches Extensions not required at bottom landing

49 Spas At least one means of entry: Lift - footrests not required Transfer wall Transfer system Where provided, in a cluster, 5% but not less than one

50 At least one sloped entry - handrails not required Extend to the deepest part of the wading pool Wading pools

51 Water slides Accessible route required to edge of catch pool

52 Aquatic Recreation Facilities 52

53 Aquatic recreation facilities Aquatic recreation facilities (wave action pools, leisure rivers, and other pools where access is limited to one area) One means of access Pool lift, sloped entry, or transfer system Clear width of handrails on slope entry does not apply

54 Other recreation facilities 54

55 Boating facilities Marinas, public piers with boat slips Fixed and floating (not ferry docks) Gangway slope 1:12 maximum OR provide up to an 80 ft. gangway Accessible boat slips based on number provided

56 Fishing piers and platforms Accessible routes serving floating piers/platforms Design gangway to 1:12 OR provide up to a 30 ft. gangway Railings - Maximum 34 inch height for 25% of the railing with lowered railing dispersed Exception: where a guard is provided which complies with ICC/IBC

occurs Accessible route to each area of sport activity

57 Sports facilities Area of sport activity That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of sport occurs Accessible route to each area of sport activity Exempt from firm, stable, and slip resistant surface provision

58 Team player seating areas Platform lift permitted

Where one or two - at least one, three or more are provided - at least two

59 Golf Courses In lieu of a compliant accessible route Golf car passage - Continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can operate Teeing grounds - Where one or two - at least one, three or more are provided - at least two Putting greens - each putting green designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit

60 Technical Assistance Material

61 Questions 61

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63 Where to direct questions U.S. Department of Justice Implementing regulation and additional requirements Requirements for existing facilities title II & III (800) (voice) (800) (TTY) U.S. Access Board 2010 Accessibility Standards for new construction and alterations (800) (voice) (800) (TTY) (202) (FAX)

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