FED-STD-795 Base Document:1988
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UNIFORM FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
English
INTRODUCTION
1. PURPOSE
2. GENERAL
2.1 Authority
2.2 Provisions for Adults
3. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 Graphic Conventions
3.2 Dimensional Tolerances
3.3 Notes
3.4 General Terminology
3.5 Definitions
4. ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS AND SPACES: SCOPE AND TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Minimum Requirements
4.1.1 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities:
New Construction
4.1.2 Accessible Building: New Construction
4.1.3 Accessible Housing
4.1.4 Occupancy Classifications
4.1.5 Accessible Buildings: Additions
4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations
4.1.7 Accessible Buildings: Historic Preservation
4.2 Space Allowances and Reach Ranges
4.3 Accessible Route
4.4 Protruding Objects
4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces
4.6 Parking and Passenger Loading Zones
4.7 Curb Ramps
4.8 Ramps
4.9 Stairs
4.10 Elevators
4.11 Platform Lifts
4.12 Windows
4.13 Doors
4.14 Entrances
4.15 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers
4.16 Water Closets
4.17 Toilet Closets
4.18 Urinals
4.19 Lavatories and Mirrors
4.20 Bathtubs
4.21 Shower Stalls
4.22 Toilet Rooms
4.23 Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities, and Shower Rooms
4.24 Sinks
4.25 Storage
4.26 Handrails, Grab Bars, Tub and Shower Seats
4.27 Controls and Operating Mechanisms
4.28 Alarms
4.29 Tactile Warnings
4.30 Signage
4.31 Telephones
4.32 Seating, Tables and Work Surfaces
4.33 Assembly Areas
4.34 Dwelling Units
5. RESTAURANTS AND CAFETERIAS
6. HEALTH CARE
7. MERCANTILE
8. LIBRARIES
9. POSTAL FACILITIES
APPENDIX
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT OF 1968 AS AMENDED
INDEX
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