The Americans with Disabilities Act

The American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first enacted in 1990.

• True

• False

The ADA is a Federal law signed by President George H.W. Bush.

• True

• False

Accessible Route

• is the well-worn path.

• is the path of least resistance.

• is the walking surface from the exterior access through the living unit.

• is the shortest distance between two points.

An exterior access (entry door) can be located in a bedroom.

• True

• False

An access route cannot pass through a bathroom, closet, or similar space and must have a minimum width of __________ inches.

• 28"

• 30"

• 32"

• 36"

The access route cannot have a vertical change in floor height greater than _________ inches.

• 1"

• 1/4"

• 1/8"

• 3/4"

A ramp cannot exceed a slope of ____________.

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 1:10

• 1:20

All doors in a Type A unit (a building with occupancy of no more than 49 people), must have a minimum clear opening width of _________ inches.

• 30"

• 32"

• 34"

• 36"

A 48" wide x 30" depth floor area is required in front of the following fixtures in a kitchen space.

• Trash compactor, Sink, and Dishwasher

• Cooktop, range, and Oven

• Refrigerator

• All of the above.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law requiring all new public accommodations and commercial facilities to be accessible and usable by people with disabilities.

• True

• False