# Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Passenger Vessels

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### 1 Preamble 5
1. Public Participation and Request for Comments 6 2. Executive Summary 7 3. Availability of Propos ed Guidelines with Figures and Advisory Sections 9 4. Statutory and Regulatory Background 9 5. Rulemaking History 10 6. Barrier Removal, and Operational and Service Issues Addressed by DOT and DOJ 12 7. Discussion of Proposed Guidelines 12 8. Regulatory Analyses 54

CHAPTER V1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION 67
V101 Purpose 67 V102 Dimensions for Adults and Children 67 V103 Equivalent Facilitation 67 V104 Standard Practices 68 V105 Referenced Standards 70 V106 Definitions 70
CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS 75
V201 Application 75 V202 Existing Pa ssenger Vessels 76 V203 General Exceptions 77 V204 Protruding Objects 78 V205 Operable Parts 78 V206 Onboard Accessible Routes 78 V207 Accessible Means of Escape 83 V208 Passenger Vessel Boarding Systems 85 V209 [Reserved] 85 V210 Rinsing Showers 85 V211 Drinking Fountains 85 V212 Galleys, Pantries, and Sinks 85 V213 Toilet Facilities a nd Bathing Facilities 86 V214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 87 V215 General Emergency Alarm 88 V216 Signs 88 V217 Telephones 90 V218 Two-Way Communication Systems 91 V219 Assistive Listening Systems 91 V220 Automatic Te ller Machines and Fare Machines 92 V221 Assembly Areas 93 V222 Transportation Seating Areas 96 V223 Medical Care Facilities 97 V224 Passenger Guest Rooms 97TABLE OF CONTENTS



### 2 V225 Storage 99 V226 Tables and Counters 100 V227 Sales and Service 100 V228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, and Mail Boxes 101 V229 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 101 V230 Exercise Machines and Equipment 102 V231 Miniature Golf Facilities 102 V232 Play Areas 103 V233 Saunas and Steam Rooms 104 V234 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 104 V235 Shooting Facilities 105 V236 Gaming and Arcade Machines 105 V237 Binoculars 105

CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS 107

V301 General 107 V302 Deck Surfaces 107 V303 Changes in Level 108 V304 Turning Space 109 V305 Clear Deck Space 110 V306 Knee and Toe Clearance 112 V307 Protruding Objects 114 V308 Reach Ranges 116 V309 Operable Parts 118

CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACCESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER BOARDING SYSTEMS 121

V401 General 121 V402 Components 121 V403 Walking Surfaces 121 V404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates 123 V405 Ramps 136 V406 Curb Ramps 139 V407 Elevators 140 V408 Limited Use-Limited Application Elevators 150 V409 Platform Lifts 152 V410 Gangways 153 V411 Manually Powered Boarding Lifts 155

CHAPTER V5: GENERAL PASSENGER VESSEL ELEMENTS 157

V501 General 157 V502 Pool Stairs 157 V503 Handrails 158TABLE OF CONTENTS



### 3 CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES 163

V601 General 163 V602 Drinking Fountains 163 V603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms 164 V604 Water Closets and Toile t Compartments (Stalls) 164 V605 Urinals 173 V606 Lavatories and Sinks 174 V607 Bathtubs 175 V608 Shower Compartments and Rinsing Showers 178 V609 Grab Bars 184 V610 Seats 185 V611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers 188 V612 Saunas and Steam Rooms 188

CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES 189

V701 General 189 V702 Notification Appliances 189 V703 Signs 189 V704 Telephones 197 V705 Two-Way Communication Systems 199 V706 Assistive Listening Systems 199 V707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines 200 CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS 205

V801 General 205 V802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Se ats, and Designated Aisle Seats 205 V803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms 209 V804 Galleys and Pantries 210 V805 Medical Care Facilities 212 V806 Passenger Guest Rooms 212 V807 Storage 214

CHAPTER V9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS 215

V901 General 215 V902 Tables and Counters 215 V903 Benches 216 V904 Sales and Se rvice Counters 217TABLE OF CONTENTS



### 4 CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES 221

V1001 General 221 V1002 Exercise Machines and Equipment 221 V1003 Miniature Golf Facilities 221 V1004 Play Areas 222 V1005 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas 226 V1006 Shooting Positions 234

CHAPTER V11: TENDERS 235

V1101 General 235 V1102 Wheelchair Spaces 235 V1103 Onboard Accessible Route 235Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 5 Billing Code 8150-01-P ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 36 CFR Part 1196 [Docket No. ATBCB-2013-0003]
RIN 3014-AA11 Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: We, the Architectural and Transportation Ba rriers Compliance Board (Access Board), are proposing accessibility guidelines fo r the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that the vessels are readily accessible to and usable by passengers with disabilities. The guidelines would apply to passenger vessels, other than ferries and tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers; ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers; and tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are required to issue accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA that are consistent with our guidelines. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA.
DATES: Submit comments by September 23, 2013. A hearing will be held on the proposed guidelines on July 10, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To pre-register to testify at the hearing, contact Al Baes at (202) 272-0011 (voice), (202) 272-0082 (TTY), or baes@access-board.gov

. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Regulations.gov ID fo r this docket is ATBCB-2013-0003. • E-mail: pvag@access-board.gov . Include docket number ATBCB-2013-0003 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202-272-0081. • Mail or Hand Delivery/Courier: Paul Beatty, Access Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111. All comments received, including any personal inform ation provided, will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and are available for public viewing.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 6 The hearing will be held in the Access Board Conference Room, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Witnesses can testify in person or by telephone. Call-in information and a communication access real-time translation (CART) web streaming link will be posted on the Access Board’s Passenger Vessels homepage at http://www.a ccess-board.gov/pvag/. The hearing will be accessible to persons with disab ilities. An assistive listening syst em, communication access real-time translation (in-person and streaming), sign language in terpreters, and a call-in number will be provided. Persons attending the meetings are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of other participants (see www.access-board.gov/about/policies/fragrance.htm for more information). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Beatty, Access Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111. Telephone: (202) 272-0012 (voice) or (202) 272-0072 (TTY). Email address: pvag@access-board.gov

. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents for Preamble 1. Public Participation and Request for Comments 2. Executive Summary 3. Availability of Proposed Guidelines with Figures and Advisory Sections 4. Statutory and Regulatory Background 5. Rulemaking History 6. Barrier Removal, and Operational and Se rvice Issues Addressed by DOT and DOJ 7. Discussion of Proposed Guidelines 8. Regulatory Analyses In this preamble, “we” and “our” refer to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). 1 1. Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage all persons interested in the rulemaking to submit comments on the proposed guidelines and the questions in the preamble. Instructions for submitting and viewi ng comments are provided above under Addresses. We will consider all th e comments and may change the proposed guidelines based on the comments.

1. The Access Board is an independ ent federal agency esta blished by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act. See 29 U.S.C. 792. The Access Board consists of 13 members appointed by the President from the public, a majority of which are individuals with disabilities, and the heads of 12 fede ral agencies or their designees whose positions are Executive Level IV or above. The federal agencies are: The Departments of Commerce, Defens e, Education, Health and Huma n Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs; General Services Adminis

tration; and United States Postal Service.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 7 2. Executive Summary Legal Authority and Purpose We are required by section 502 of the Rehabilita tion Act and section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to establish and maintain accessibility guidelines for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA to ensure that the vessels are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with dis abilities. We are issuing proposed accessibility guidelines for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels purs uant to this authority to address the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and commu nication barriers encountered by individuals with mobility, hearing, and vision disabilities on passe nger vessels. For exampl e, the proposed guidelines would enable individuals with mobility disabilities to access and use pa ssenger amenities on the vessels, such as seating areas, toilet rooms, and guest rooms. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are required to issue accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA that are consistent with our guidelines. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. Summary of Key Provisions The proposed guidelines would apply to the construction and alteration of passenger vessels, other than ferries and tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers; ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers; and tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. The proposed guidelines would not apply to smaller pass enger vessels because providing accessible features on those vessels present greater challenges due to space constraints and other considerations. The proposed guideli nes, themselves, would not require existing passenger vessels to be made accessible except where altered. The proposed guidelines contain proposed scoping and technical provisions. The proposed scoping provisions specify what passenger vessel features w ould be required to be accessible. Where multiple features of the same type are provided, the propos ed scoping provisions sp ecify how many of the features would be required to be accessible. The proposed technical provisi ons specify the design criteria for accessible features. The passenger vessel featur es addressed by the propos ed scoping and technical provisions include onboard accessible routes connecting passenger decks and passenger amenities within decks; accessible means of escape; doorways and co amings; toilet rooms; wheelchair spaces in assembly areas and transportation seat ing areas; assistive list ening systems; general emergency alarms; guest rooms; and other passenger amenities. The most significant provisions in the proposed guidelines include the following: • An elevator, or on certain passenger vessels a lim ited use-limited application elevator (LULA) or platform lift, would be required to connect passenge r decks, unless one of ten proposed exceptions apply. The proposed provision would enable passenge rs with mobility disabili ties to access and useProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 8 the passenger amenities on the vessels. For new vessels, we estimate an elevator to cost $371,000; a LULA to cost $297,400; and a platform lift to cost $108,700. • A minimum number of guest rooms with mobility feat ures would be re quired on cruise ships. Cruise ships with 501 to 1,000 guest rooms would be r equired to provide a minimum of 3 percent of guest rooms with mobility features. Cruise ships with more than 1,000 guest rooms would be required to provide a minimum of 30 guest rooms with mobility features for the first 1,000 guest rooms (3 percent), plus 2 guest rooms with mobility features for each additional 100 guest rooms or fraction thereof over 1,000 (2 percent). The minimum num ber is consistent with data on the percentage of the population who use mobility devices. The proposed provision would enable passengers who use wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices to access and use the guest rooms. We estimate the proposed provision would result in a gross re venue loss annualized over 20 years of $50 million discounted at 7 percent, and $58 million discounted at 3 percent for new cruise ships permitted to carry 300 or more overnight passengers. Summary of Costs and Benefits The primary estimates of the costs and benefits of the proposed guidelines are shown in Table 1. We estimate the total compliance costs of the proposed guidelines annualized over 20 years are $66 million discounted at 7 percent, and $74 mi llion discounte d at 3 percent. We do not quantify the benefits of the proposed guidelines due to the nature of the be nefits. The proposed guidel ines would address the discriminatory effects of architectural, transpor t ation, and communication barriers encountered by individuals with mobility, hearing, and vision disa b ilities on passenger vessels. The proposed guidelines would afford these individuals equal opportunity to travel on passenger vessels for employment, transportation, public accommodation, and leis ure. The proposed guidel ines would enable these individuals to achieve greater participation in soci e ty, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The benefits are difficult to quantify, but include impor t ant national values recognized in Executive Order 13563 such as equity, human dignity, and fairness. 

### Table 1. Primary Estimates of Costs and Benefits of Proposed Guidelines

7% Discount Rate 3% Discount Rate Costs $66 million $74 million Benefits The proposed guidelines would addr e ss the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers encountered by individuals with mobility, hearing, and vision disabilities on passen ger vessels. The proposed guidelines would afford these individuals equal opportunity to travel on passenger vessels for employment, trans portation, public accommodation, and leisure. The benefits are difficult to quantify, but include important national values recognized in Executive Order 13563 such as equity, human dignity, and fairness. 

### Annualized Over 20 Years (2011 Dollars)Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 9 3. Availability of Proposed Guidelines with Figures and Advisory Sections The proposed guidelines would be codified as an appendix to 36 CFR part 1196. The proposed guidelines with figures and advisory sections are available at: http://www.access -board.gov/pvag/ and http:// www.regulations.gov

. T he figures illustrate the technical prov isions and do not establish mandatory requirements except for symbols. The proposed guide lines would require the use of symbols to identify elevator control buttons, the International Symbol of Accessibility, the International Symbol of TTY, and the International Symbol for Access to Hearing Loss. Since use of these sy mbols would be mandatory, the figures displaying the symbols are included in the proposed guidelines. The advisory sections provide guidance and are not mandatory requirements. However, some advisory sections reference related mandatory requirements to alert readers about those requirements. Question 1. Can the figures be improved to better illustra te the technical provis ions? Can the advisory sections be improved to provide better guidance? 4. Statutory and Regulatory Background The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civi l rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. See 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. Title II of the ADA applies to state and local governments and Title III of the ADA applies to pl aces of public accommodation operated by private entities. 2 The ADA covers designated public transporta tion services provided by state and local governments and specified public transportation services provided by private entities that are primarily engaged in the business of transporting peopl e and whose operations affect commerce. 3 See 42 U.S.C. 12141 to 12147 and 12184. Passenger vessels that prov ide designated public transportation services and specified public transportation services such as ferries and excursio n vessels, and passenger vessels that are places of public accommodation su ch as vessels that provide dinner or sightseeing cruises are covered by the ADA. We are required by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act and section 504 of the ADA to establish and maintain accessibility guidelines fo r the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA to ensure that the vessels are readily accessible to and usable by individual s with disabilities. See 29 U.S.C. 792 (b) (3) and 42 U.S.C. 12204. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is resp onsible for issuing regula tions to implement the transportation provisions of Titles II and III of the ADA. See 42 U.S.C. 12149 and 12186 (a). DOT has issued regulations for passenger vess els used to provide designated publ ic transportation services by state and local governments and specified public transpo rtation services by private entities that are

2. Title III of the ADA covers twelve categories of places of public accommodation, including places of lodging, establishments serving food or drink, and places of exhibition or entertainment. See 42 U.S.C. 12181 (7). 3. The definitions of the terms designated public tr ansportation and specified p ublic transportation are similar and mean transportation by bus, rail, or an y other conveyance that pr ovides the general public with general or special service, including charter se rvice, on a regular and continuing basis. See 42 U.S.C. 12141 (2) and 12181 (10).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 10 primarily engaged in the business of transporting p eople and whose operations affect commerce. See 49 CFR part 39. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is responsible for issuing regulations to implement the other provisions of Titles II and III of the ADA. See 42 U.S.C. 12134 and 12186 (b). DOJ has issued regulations for state and local governments and plac es of public accommodation operated by private entities, including public accommodat ions provided on passenger vessels such as cruise ships, gaming vessels, and dinner vessels. See 28 CFR parts 35 and 36. Titles II and III of the ADA require DOT and DOJ to issue accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the law th at are consistent with our guidelines. See 42 U.S.C. 12134 (c), 12149 (b), and 12186 (c). DOT has reserved a subpart in its regulations for accessibility standards for passenger vessels in anti cipation of these proposed guidelines. See 49 CFR part 39, subpart E. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. 5. Rulemaking History We have developed and maintained accessib ility guidelines for landside facilities for over 30 years. The guidelines for landside facilities re present the state-of-the-art for accessible design. We worked with passenger vessel owners and operators, the disabilit y community, and other interested parties over the past 15 years to address the unique constraints of the marine environment and adapt the guidelines for landside facilities to passenger vessels. Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee In 1998, we convened a Passenger Vessel Access Ad visory Committee comprised of passenger vessel owners and operators, industry trade groups, disa bility advocacy groups, and state and local government agencies to recommend how to adapt the guidelines for landside facilities to passenger vessels. The advisory committ ee submitted a report with recommended guidelines in 2000. 2004 Draft Guidelines and ANPRM Based on the advisory committee’s report, we developed draft guidelines for passenger vessels permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers. In 2004, we released the draft guidelines for comment and issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on small passenger vessels permitted to carry 150 or fewer passengers or 49 or fewer overnight passengers. See 69 FR 69244 and 69245, November 26, 2004. The ANPRM requested comment on whether and how to develop accessibility guidelines for small passenger vessels. We held hearings in Washington, DC and Los Angeles on the 2004 draft guidelines and the ANPRM, and received more than 90 comments.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 11 2006 Draft Guidelines Based on the comments on the 2004 draft guidelines and ANPRM, we revised the draft guidelines in 2006 to cover all ferries; other passenger vessels permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or 49 overnight passengers; and tenders permitted to carry mo re than 59 passengers. We released the 2006 draft guidelines for comment. See 71 FR 38563, July 7, 2006. We received more than 175 comments on the 2006 draft guidelines. Case Studies Between 2005 and 2008, we conducted case studies of ten passenger vessels to identify the impact of the draft guidelines on the vessels. We worked with vessel owners and operators, naval architects, and ship builders to review the original designs of the vessels and to identify design changes that would be needed to meet the draft guidelines. The naval architects and ship builders estimated the cost of the design changes, and considered the impact of the desig n changes on the passenger vessel’s space, fuel consumption, and stability. We prepared reports on the case studies. We updated the case study reports to reflect changes to the proposed guidelines from earlier drafts and to adjust the cost estimates to 2011 dollars. Passenger Vessel Emergency Alarms Advisory Committee Comments on the 2006 draft guidelines raised issu es about emergency alarm systems on passenger vessels alerting passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss. We convened a Passenger Vessel Emergency Alarms Advisory Committee in 2007 comprised of passenger vessel owners and operators, industry trade groups, organizations representing i ndividuals who are deaf or have a hearing loss, and standard setting organizations to address the comments. The advisory committee submitted a report with its recommendations in 2008. The advisory committee recommended that general emergency alarm systems include visible elements to alert passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss, and recommended safeguards against triggering photosensitive seizures in individuals with epilepsy. The advisory committee recommended that the visible elem ents on U.S. flag vessels comply with the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. The advisory commit tee recommended that the U.S. Coast Guard work with the International Maritime Organization to deve lop guidelines for includi ng visible elements in general emergency alarm systems on foreign flag vess els. The International Maritime Organization approved non-mandatory guidelines for including visi ble elements in general emergency alarm systems in 2012. 4 The advisory committee recommended that portable devices be permitted in guest rooms, and that the Cruise Lines International Association develop gui delines to ensure that portable devices would be effective and reliable in alerting and awakening passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss when general emergency alarms and guest room smoke detector alarms ar e activated. The Cruise Lines International Association convened a group to deve lop guidelines for portable devices but, after the group met, it concluded that it did not have the ex pertise for the task. The advisory committee also
4. International Maritime Organizati on, Guidelines for the Design and Installation of a Visible Element to the General Emergency Alarm System on Passen ger Ships, MSC.1/Circ.1418, June 13, 2012 at: http:// www.imo.org/OurWork/Circulars/Pages/IMODOCS.aspx

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### 12 recommended that assistive listening systems and vis ual displays be used to communicate safety briefings and emergency instructions to pa ssengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss. 2008 Draft Guidelines Based on the comments on the 2006 draft guidelines and the case studies, we revised the draft guidelines in 2008. The 2008 draft guidelines co vered ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers; other passenger vessels permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers; and tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. The advisory committee reports, ANPRM, earlier dr afts of the guidelines, comments on the ANPRM and earlier drafts of the guidelines, updated case study reports, and other background information on the proposed guidelines are available at: http://www.access-board.gov/pvag/ . We used all this information to develop the proposed guidelines. 6. Barrier Removal, and Operational and Service Issues Addressed by DOT and DOJ Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines were concerned about the impact of the guidelines on barrier removal in existing passenger vessels. The ADA requires private entities to remove architectural, communication, and transportation barri ers in existing facilities where it is readily achievable. See 42 U.S.C. 12182 (b) (2) (A) (iv). The ADA defines readily achievable as easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense, a nd includes factors for determining whether an action is readily achievable. See 42 U.S.C. 12181 (9). DOJ has issued regulations on barrier removal in public accommodations that apply to public accommodations on passenger vessels. See 28 CFR 36.304. The passenger vessels accessibility gui delines are not required to be used for barrier removal until DOJ adopts them as accessibility standards for the cons truction and alteration of passenger vessels. When DOJ issues accessibility standards fo r the construction and alteration of passenger vessels, it will address the application of the passenger vessels standards to barrier removal. Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines also noted operational and service issues that affect accessibility, including passageway s blocked by luggage or housekeeping carts; need for real time captioning of announcements; and access to shore excursions offered by cruise ships. DOT and DOJ are responsible for issuing regulations pertaining to operational and service issues. DOT and DOJ have issued regulations addressing main tenance of accessible features (28 CFR 35.133 and 36.211), and auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication (28 CFR 35.160 and 36.303; and 49 CFR 39.51 and 39.89). 7. Discussion of Proposed Guidelines The proposed guidelines consist of 11 chapters. Chapter V 1 addresses the application and administration of the proposed guidelines. Chapter V 2 contains proposed scoping provisions. Chapters V 3 through V 10 contain proposed technical provisions . Chapter V 11 contains proposed scoping and technical provisions for tenders. We are committed to writing guidelines that are clear, concise, and easy to understand so that persons who use the guidelines kn ow what is required.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 13 Question 2. Is there language in the pr oposed guidelines that is ambiguous or not clear? Comments should identify specific language in the proposed guidelines that is ambiguous or not clear and, where possible, recommend language that is clear. The proposed guidelines use mandatory language (i.e., s hall) so DOT and DOJ can adopt the guidelines as accessibility standards. Passenger vessel ow ners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. We tried to avoid conflicts with mandatory requirements of foreign nations for foreign flag vessels. The DOT regulations establish a procedure for request ing a waiver where a mandatory requirement of a foreign nation precludes compliance with a requirem ent in the DOT regulations. See 49 CFR 39.9. When DOT issues accessibility standards for the new construction and alteration of passenger vessels subject to its jurisdiction, owners and operators of foreign flag vessels can use the procedure in the DOT regulations to request a waiver where a mandat ory requirement of a foreign nation precludes compliance with a provision in the accessibility standards. Chapter V 1: Application and Administration V101 Purpose The proposed guidelines contain proposed scoping and technical provisions to ensure that passenger vessels are readily accessible to and usable by indi viduals with disabilities. The proposed scoping and technical provisions are to be applied during the desi gn, construction, additions to, and alteration of passenger vessels to the extent required by r egulations issued by DOT and DOJ under the ADA. V102 Dimensions for Adults and Children The proposed guidelines are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. The proposed guidelines include proposed technical provisions based on children’s dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water closets, toilet compartments, lavatories and sinks, and tables and counters. V103 Equivalent Facilitation The use of alternative designs or technologies that result in s ubstantially equivalent or greater accessibility than specified in the pr oposed guidelines would be permitted. V104 Standard Practices
Dimensions that are not stated as maximum or mini mum would be absolute. Absolute dimensions would be subject to conventional industry tolerances. Slopes would be measured when the passenger vessel is in a static design condition at full load. Thi s section also addresses calculation of percentages. V105 Referenced Standards This section lists standards that are referenced in the proposed guidelines and where the standards can be obtained. The proposed guidelines would r equire U.S. flag vessels equipped with a generalProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 14 emergency alarm system or smoke alarms in guest rooms to provi de visible notification appliances complying with the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code in public areas and in guest rooms with communication features. The proposed guidelines also would require passenger vessels that provide play areas to comply with the ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Play Equipment and AST M F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface System s Under and Around Play Equipment. Earlier drafts of the guidelines considered referencing U.S. safety standards for power assisted and power operated doors, elevators, platform lifts, and sprinkler systems. Comments from the cruise industry noted that foreign flag vessel s comply with foreign safety standards that may conflict with U.S. safety standards. To avoid conflicts, the proposed guidelines do not reference these U.S. safety standards. V106 Definitions This section defines terms used in the proposed guidelines. The term administrative authority is used throughout the proposed guidelines and is defined in this section. 5 For U.S. flag vessels, the administrative authority would be the U.S. Coast Guard. For foreign flag vessels, the administrative authority would be the entity designated by the fore ign nation that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, constructi on, or alteration of passenger vessels. The other defined terms are discussed under the section where the term is used . Terms not defined in the proposed guidelines, DOT and DOJ regulations implementing the ADA, U.S. C oast Guard regulations, or standards referenced in the guidelines would be defined by collegiate dictionaries. Chapter V 2: Scoping Requirements Chapter V 2 contains proposed sc oping provisions that specify t he passenger vessels to which the proposed guidelines would apply and what features would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions in Chapters V 3 through V 11. V201.1 Scope The proposed guidelines would apply to all areas of newly designed and newly constructed passenger vessels and altered portions of existing passenger ve ssels with passenger capacities described below, unless a provision in the guidelines would exempt an area or limit the number of features that would be required to comply with the guidelines where multiple features of the same type are provided.

5. The administrative authority is referred to in the following sections: V202.3 Exception 3 (alterations); V207.1 (accessible means of escape); V302.3 Exception 2 (openings); V307.4 Exception 2 (vertical clearance at doorways with coamings); V404.2.5 Exception (thresholds and coamings); V404.2.7 Exception 1 (door hardware force); V404.2.9.1 and V404.2.9.2 Exception (door operating force); V503.4 Exception (handrail height along walking surfaces); V604.5.2 Exception 2 (grab bars at water closets); V703.5.6 Exception 2 (mounting height fo r signs); and V802.1.5 (wheelchair spaces).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 15 V201.1.1 Large Vessels The Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Commit tee recommended guidelines for passenger vessels subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters H and K. 6 Subchapter H covers passenger vessels that are 100 gross tons or more, and carry more than 12 passengers or are a fer ry and carry at least 1 passenger. 7 See 46 CFR 70.05-1. Subchapter K covers passenger vessels that are less than 100 gross tons, and carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight p assengers. See 46 CFR 114.110. Because determining the gross tonnage of a passenger vessel is a complicated process and many foreign flag vessels are not subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the 2004 draft guidelines considered covering passe nger vessels based on the Subchapter K passenger capacity (i.e., carry more than 150 passengers or mo re than 49 overnight passengers). Comments on the 2004 draft guidelines, including comments from th e Passenger Vessel Association, supported this approach. The proposed guidelines would apply to passenger vessels, other than ferries and tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers. 8 As shown in Table 2, we estimate there were 346 multi-purpose vessels such as excursion and dinner vessels pe rmitted to carry more than 150 passengers, and 145 cruise ships permitted to carry more than 49 overnight passengers operating in U.S. ports as of 2010 - 2011. The vessels are listed in Appendices I and II to the regulatory assessment, along with the data sources. 

### Table 2. Multi-Purpose Vessels Permitted to Carry More Than 150 Passengers & Cruise Ships Permitted to Carry More Than 49 Overnight Passengers Table 

### Operating in U.S. Po rts as of 2010 - 2011 Vessel Type Number of Vessels Multi-Purpose Vessels 346 1 Small Cruise Ships (50 to 299 overnight passengers) 32 1 Large Cruise Ships (300 or more overnight passengers) 113 2
Notes: 1. Vessels as of 2010. 2. Vessels as of 2011. We request comment on the proposed scoping provision for large passenger vessels. Question 3. Should alternative scoping provisions appl y to large passenger vessels? Comments should explain the basis for recommending alternative sc oping provisions for large passenger vessels.

6. The advisory committee recommended different gu idelines for smaller passenger vessels subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters C and T. 7. Gross tonnage is a measure of a passenger vessel’s volume. See 46 CFR part 69. 8. Separate scoping provisions are proposed fo r ferries and tenders in V201.1.2 and V201.1.3.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 16 We conducted case studies of two multi-purpose vess els and one small cruise ship to estimate the incremental cost to construct the vessels in comp liance with the proposed gui delines, and the additional annual operation and maintenance costs due to the proposed guidelines. We did not conduct case studies of large cruise ships because we could not find cruise ship owners or operators to participate in case studies. 9 We present in Table 3 our estimates of the incremen t al construction costs for the case study vessels, which is difference between the cost of constr ucting the vessels in the absence of the proposed guidelines (pre-guidelines construction cost) and the cost of constructing the ve ssels in compliance with the proposed guidelines (post-guidelines construction cost ), as a percent increase in construction costs. Our estimates of the pre-guidelines construction co sts and incremental construction costs for the case study vessels are presented in dollars in the case study reports and in Table 7 in the regulatory assessment. The construction costs for the case st udy vessels would increase by 3.2 percent to 9.9 percent. One case study vessel has two entry decks and currently provides an inclined platform lift to connect the two entry decks. The incli ned platform lift is included in the pre-guidelines construction cost. If the vessel did not provide an inclined platform lift, the construction costs would increase by 5.3 percent if an inclined lift is provided, and 8.1 percent if a vertic al platform lift is provided. One case study vessel would have a 5 percent to 10 percent annual incr ease in fuel consumption due to the proposed guidelines. 

### Table 3. Estimated Comp liance Costs for Case Study

Case Study Vessels Percent Increase in Co nstruction Costs Additional Annual Operation & Maint enance Costs 300 Passenger Excursion Vessel 3.2% 1 Not significant 600 Passenger Dinner Vessel 9.9% 5% to 10% increase in fuel consumption 120 Passenger Small Cruise Ship 3.2% Not significant
Note: 1. The vessel has two entry decks and currently provides an inclined platform lift to connect the two entry decks. The inclined platform lift is included in the pre-guidelines construction cost. If the vessel did not provide an inclined platform lift, the construction costs would increase by 5.3% if an inclined lif t is provided, and 8.1% if a vertical platform lift is provided

. V201.1.2 Ferries A ferry would be defined in V106.5 as a vessel that is used on a regular schedule to: (1) provide transportation only between places that are not more than 300 miles apart; and (2) transport only
9. New large cruise ships provide many of the access ible features that would be required by the proposed guidelines, including elevators to connect passenger decks; guest ro oms with mobility features; guest rooms with communication features; wheelchair spac es and assistive listening systems in assembly areas; and pool lifts. The cruise industry is conc erned that the proposed scoping provision for guest rooms with mobility feat ures would result in a loss of guest ro oms and revenue. We discuss this issue under V224.2 Guest Room s with Mobility Features. 

### Multi-Purpose Vessels & Small Cruise ShipProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 17 passengers, or vehicles or railroad cars used in transporting passengers or goods. This definition is based on the definition of a ferry in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (10b). Ferries differ from multi-purpose vessels and cruise ships that are used primarily for leisure purposes. Ferries serve a critical transportation function. Fe rries provide commuter services in major metropolitan areas on both coasts, and link roadways and communities separated by bodies of water. Ferries transport people to work, school, health care facilities , and other places critical to daily living. Because ferries serve a critical transportation function, the 2006 draft guidelines considered covering all ferries regardless of passenger capacity. Comments from ferry owners and operators and the Passenger Vessel Association did not support this approach beca use it would be more difficult and costly for small ferries to comply with the draft guidelines. Based on the comments, the 2008 draft guidelines considered covering ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers. Like the 2008 draft guidelines, t he proposed guidelines would apply to ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers. The proposed scoping provision for ferries is broader than for multi-purpose vessels because ferries serve a critical transportati on function. The 2008 National Census of Ferry Operators shows that about 700 active ferries prov ided an estimated 106 million passenger trips in 2007. 10 The ferries operated in 37 states and 3 U.S. territories. We estimate there were 454 ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers as of 2010. As shown in Table 4, 221 of these ferries are permitted to carry between 100 and 150 passengers, and 130 of these ferries are permitted to carry 149 or 150 passengers. 11 The ferries are listed in Appendix I to the regulatory assessment, along with the data sources. Applying the same scoping provision proposed for multi- purpose vessels to ferries would result in many ferries bei ng inaccessible to indivi duals with disabilities.

10. U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2008 National Ce nsus of Ferry Operators Highlights at: http://apps.bts.gov/ programs/ncfo/

. 11. Ferries that carry 150 or fewer passengers are subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter T. Ferries that carry more than 150 passengers or 49 overnight passengers are subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter K. 

### Table 4. Ferries Permitte d to Carry Between 100 and 150 Passengers as of 2010
Mono-Hull Ferries Passenger

Capacity Multi-Hull Ferries Passengers Only Passengers & Vehicles Total
150 16 27 7 50 149 28 21 31 80 140 - 148 4 21 15 40 130 - 139 0 1 5 6 120 - 129 1 3 2 6Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 18 We request comment on the proposed scoping provision for ferries. Question 4. Should alternative scoping provisions apply to ferries? Comments should explain the basis for recommending alternative scoping provisions for ferries. We conducted case studies of seven ferries to estimate the incremental construction costs and additional annual operation and maintenance costs due to the proposed guidelines. Where the proposed guidelines would result in a reduction of passenger or vehicle capacity or a reduction of passenger amenities such as fixed seating or stor age space provided on the vessel, the case studies examined two design options. 12 The first design option did not increase the ferry size; the second design option increased the ferry size to mainta in the passenger and vehicle capacity, and the same passenger amenities. 13 As shown in Table 5, the construction costs for the case study ferries permitted to carry more than 300 passengers would increase by 1.2 percent to 4.2 percent. The construction costs for the case study ferries permitted to carry 149 to 150 passengers would increase by less than 1 percent to 1.8 percent for the first design option (fe rry size not increased), and by 6.7 percent to 12.5 percent for the second design option (ferry size increased). The construction costs for the 108 passenger multi-hull ferry would increase by 1.1 per cent for the first design option (ferry size not increased), and 24.5 percent for the second design opti on (ferry size increased). The construction cost increase for the 108 passenger multi-hull ferry is high for the second design option because the ferry owner wanted to lengthen the ferry by 10 feet bas ed on the owner’s experience with a larger ferry, instead of the 5 feet minimum needed to maintain the ferry’s seating and storage capacity. If the 108 passenger multi-hull ferry is lengthened by 5 feet, instead of 10 feet, the construction costs would increase by 14 percent to 17 percent, instead of 24.5 percent. 110 - 119 2 3 9 14 100 - 109 2 7 6 15 Total 53 83 75 221

12. The U.S. Coast Guard regulations for passenge r vessels subject to 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters K and T base the maximum number of passengers permitted on the vessels on the length of rail criterion, deck area criterion, or fixed seating criterion, or a combination of these criteria. See 46 CFR 115.113 and 176.113. 13. The owners of some of the larger case study fe rries were not concerned about the loss of some fixed seating due to the proposed guidelines. The case studies of these ferries do not include a second design option. 

### Table 4. Ferries Permitte d to Carry Between 100 and 150 Passengers as of 2010
Mono-Hull Ferries Passenger

Capacity Multi-Hull Ferries Passengers Only Passengers & Vehicles TotalProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 19 Table 5. Estimated Compliance Costs for Case Study Ferries
Case Study Ferry Percent Increase in Construction Costs Additional Annual Operation & Maintenance Costs

108 Passenger Multi-Hull Ferry Design Option 1: Ferry Size Not Increased 1.1%; 6 to 8 seats and storage lost; revenue loss not estimated None
Design Option 2: Ferry Size Increased 24.5% 1 ; No seats or storage lost 18% increase in fuel consumption

149 Passenger Multi-Hull Ferry Design Option 1: Ferry Size Not Increased 1.8%; 7 seats lost; Annual

revenue loss: $134,500 None
Design Option 2: Ferry Size Increased 12.5%; No seats lost 3% to 6.6% increase in fuel consumption

150 Passenger & 20 Vehicle Mono-Hull Ferry Design Option 1: Ferry Size Not Increased Less than 1%; One vehicle space lost; Annual revenue loss: $51,000 to $86,000 None

Design Option 2: Ferry Size Increased 6.7%; No vehicle space lost Not significant 300 Passenger & 40 Vehicle Mono-Hull Ferry 3.0%; 2 to 4 seats lost 2 Not significant

399 Passenger Mono-Hull Ferry 2.2%; 10 seats lost 2 None

450 Passenger Multi-Hull Ferry Design Option 1: Ferry Size Not Increased 1.2%; 42 to 59 seats lost; Revenue loss not estimated None
Design Option 2: Ferry Size Increased

4.2%; No seats lost 10% increase in fuel consumption 4,400 Passenger & 30 Vehicle Mono-Hull Ferry 1.3%; 50 seats lost 2 $1,100 to $1,300 per automatic doorProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 20 The proposed provisions for onboard accessible routes, toilet rooms, wheelchair spaces in transportation seating areas, and assistive listening systems are estimated to have the highest compliance costs for ferries. As discussed under V206 Onboard Accessible Routes, ten exceptions are proposed for onboard accessible routes to connect deck s, and five of these exceptions are proposed to reduce the compliance costs for small vessels and high-speed vessels. Three of the case study ferries would have an annual increase in fuel consumption due to the proposed guidelines under the second design option. O ne case study ferry would have additional annual maintenance costs for providing automatic doors at doorways with coamings and double ramps. We may conduct additional case studies of ferries permitted to carry between 100 and 150 passengers to obtain additional information on the compliance costs for these ferries. Owners and operators of ferries that were recently constructed who are interested in participating in a case study are encouraged to contact us. Based on review of the comments and any additional case studies, we may specify a different passenger capacity in the final guidelines for ferries that are covered by the guidelines or modify some of the provisions that would apply to ferries with certain passenger capacities. Question 5. We request comment on the following quest ions regarding ferries permitted to carry between 100 and 150 passengers: (a) Is additional information available for estima ting the compliance costs for these ferries, including incremental design, construction, operation and ma intenance, lost net revenue, and any other costs? (b) Would owners of these ferries reduce the passenger and vehicle capacity or reduce any passenger amenities such as fixed seating when the ferries are replaced due to the proposed guidelines, or would owners increas e the size of the ferries to maintain the passenger and vehicle capacity, and the same passenger amenities? If the passenger and vehicle capacity would be reduced or any passenger amenities would be reduced, we are interested in information to estimate the cost of such effects. (c) Is there information available or methods for estimating the benefits of the proposed guidelines for these ferries such as number of new trips by passengers with disabilities or number of trips that would result in improved access for passengers with disabilities? Notes: 1. The ferry owner wanted to lengthen the ferry by 10 feet for second design option based on the owner’s experience with a larger ferry, instead of the 5 fe et minimum needed to maintain the ferry’s seating and storage capacity. If the ferry is lengthened by 5 feet, in stead of 10 feet, the construction costs would increase by 14% to 17%, instead of 24.5%. The annual increase in fuel consumption would also be less if the ferry is lengthened by 5 feet, instead of 10 feet. 2. The case study does include a second design opti on because the ferry owner was not concerned about the loss of some fixed seating. 

### Table 5. Estimated Compliance Costs for Case Study Ferries
Case Study Ferry Percent Increase in Construction Costs Additional Annual Operation & Maintenance CostsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 21 (d) Would the proposed guidelin es have any unintended consequences for these ferries such as safety or vessel stability issues, slower travel times, docking issues due to increasing the size of the vessels, or inconveniences for other passengers such as fewer seats, less standing space, or fewer toilet rooms? If so, we are interested in information to estimate the cost of such effects. (e) Are there alternative provisions for onboard acce ssible routes, toilet room s, wheelchair spaces in transportation seating areas, as sistive listening systems, or other features addressed by the proposed guidelines that would reduce th e compliance costs for these ferries?
V201.1.3 Tenders A tender would be defined in V106.5 as a vessel primarily intended for transporting passengers for nonemergency purposes between passenger vessels and shor e-side facilities. Because it would be difficult for inflatable tenders to comply with the proposed guidelines and inflatable tenders do not carry more than 59 passengers, the proposed guidelines would apply to tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. The proposed guidelines would require tenders to comply only with the proposed provisions in Chapters V 1 and V 11 because of th e limited passenger amenities on tenders. Existing tenders that are not altered, including those that se rve newly constructed vessels, would not be required to comply with the proposed guidelines. We request comment on the proposed scoping provision for tenders. We do not have data on the number of existing tenders that carry more than 59 passengers. We did not conduct a case study of a tender because the propos ed provisions for tenders in Chapters V 1 and V 11 are minimal and new tenders met the provisions. V202 Existing Passenger Vessels When additions or alterations are made to existing passenger vessels, this section would require the additions or alterations to comply with the proposed provisions for new construc tion. An addition would be defined in V106.5 as an expansion, extension, or increase in the gross deck area of a passenger vessel. An alteration would be defined in V106.5 as a change to a passenger vessel that affects or could affect the usability of the passenger vessel or porti on thereof. Alterations would include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, re construction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of bulkheads and partitions. The defi nition would exclude normal maintenance, painting or wallpapering, or changes to propulsion, mechanical, and electrical systems unless they affect the usability of the passenger vessel. Only the portions of a passenger vessel that are altered would be required to comply with the proposed provisions for new construction. For example, if a toilet room on a passenger vessel is altered, the altered portions of the toilet room would be requir ed to comply with the applicable proposed provisions for new construction. Earlier drafts of the pro posed guidelines included a pr ovision that would have required a path of travel to altered areas containing a primary function. This provision is not included in the proposed guidelines because the DOJ regulations requi re a path of travel to altered areas containing a primary function. See 28 CFR 35.151 (b) and 36.403.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 22 Three general exceptions are proposed in this secti on for alterations to existing passenger vessels. Exception 1 would not require an onboard accessible route where elements or spaces are altered but the circulation path to the altered el ements or spaces is not altered. Exception 2 would require alterations to comply wi th the proposed guidelines to the maximum extent feasible where compliance is technically infeasible. Technically infeasible would be defined in V106.5 with respect to an alteration as something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removi ng or altering an essential structural member; or because other existing physical or vessel constraints prohibit modi fication or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are in full and strict compliance with the guidelines. Exception 3 would require alterations to provide ac cessibility to the maximum extent feasible where compliance with the proposed guidelines w ould result in any of the following: • An increase in tonnage that changes the passenger vessel’s classification from 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons)) or 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels Carrying More Than 150 Passengers or With Overnight Accommodations For More Than 49 Passengers) to 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels); 14 • A violation of the minimum requirements established by the administrative authority for the stability of the vessel; • A reduction in the structural integrity or fire resistance of a Class A or B bulkhead or deck surface; or • An increase in power load in excess of the existing power supply. Specific exceptions are also pr oposed in certain proposed provisi ons for alterations to existing passenger vessels, including: • Platform lifts would be permitted as a component of onboard accessible routes in alterations to existing passenger vessels. V206.7 Exception. • An accessible means of escape would not be required in alterations to existing passenger vessels. V207.1 Exception 2. • A unisex toilet room would be permitted in alte rations to existing passenger vessels where it is technically infeasible for existing toilet rooms to comply with the proposed guidelines provided the unisex toilet room is located in the same area and on the same deck as the existing non-complying toilet rooms. V213.2 Exception 2. • Visible alarms in public areas would not be requi red in alterations to existing passenger vessels unless an existing alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new alarm system installed. V215.1 Exception 2. • Thresholds 3/4 inch high maximum would be permitt ed at doorways without coamings in alterations to existing passenger vessels provided the thre sholds have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1:2. V404.2.5.1 Exception.

14. U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H have different requirements for ves

sels than the regulations in 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters T and K.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 23 • Running slopes not steeper than 1:8 for a maximum rise of 3 inches and not steeper than 1:10 for a maximum rise of 6 inches would be permitted in alterations to existing passenger vessels where necessary due to space limi tations. V405.2 Exception. • Elevator cars in altered elevators would not be required to comply with the proposed provision for car dimensions where the existing elevator car config uration provides a clear deck area 16 square feet minimum; an inside clear depth of 54 inches minimum; and an inside clear depth 36 inches minimum. V407.4.1 Exception. • Alternative dimensions are proposed for sales and service counters in alterations to existing passenger vessels where compliance with the proposed provisions would result in a reduction of the number of existing counters at wo rk stations. V904.4 Exception. Where the State Historic Preservation Officer or Ad visory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the proposed provisions fo r onboard accessible routes or toilet rooms would threaten or destroy the historic significance of a qualified historic passenger vessel, exceptions are proposed for those features in V206.2.1 Exception 10 and V213.2 Exception 2. We request comment on the proposed excepti ons for alterations to existing passenger. Question 6. Should additional exceptions be provided for alterations to existing passenger vessels? Comments should explain the basis for recommending additional exceptions. We requested comment on the types and frequency of alterations to existing passenger vessels in earlier drafts of the guidelines. The Cruise Lines International Association (formerly International Council of Cruise Lines) responded that when a new de ck or mid-section is adde d to an existing cruise ship, it may not always be feasible for existing circulation paths on the vessel to comply with the proposed provisions for onboard accessible routes. The proposed guidelines would not require existing circulation paths that are not otherwise altered to comply with the proposed provisions for onboard accessible routes when a new deck or mid-section is added to a cruise ship. Question 7. How many new decks or mid-sections are added to cruise ships in a year? What features in the new decks or mid-sections would need to comp ly with the proposed guidelines? Comments should include information to estimate the compliance costs. Individual passenger vessel owners and operators res ponded that alterations generally involve installing new motors and pumps; redecorating toilet rooms; and changing chairs and equipment such as the beverage dispenser and dish washing machine on a dinner vessel. The Passenger Vessel Association responded that passenger vessels generally do not undergo major alterations if there is no change in ownership because it woul d trigger a need to comply with subs equently developed U.S. Coast Guard regulations. According to the Passenger Vessels A ssociation, small cosmetic changes are made when a passenger vessel is transferred to a new owner in similar service. Small cosmetic changes generally would not trigger a need to comply with the propos ed guidelines. The Passenger Vessel Association noted that if a passenger vessel changes service, more extensive changes may be undertaken. For example, if an excursion vessel changes service to a dinner vessel, a galley would be added, passenger space lay outs would be changed, bulkheads may be mo ved, and stairways may be added or relocated.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 24 Question 8. How many passenger vessels change service in a year? What altered features would need to comply with the proposed guidelines when passenger vessels change service? Comments should include information to estimate the compliance costs. Question 9. In addition to adding new decks and mi d-sections to cruise ships and undertaking alterations when passenger vessels c hange service, what other altera tions are undertaken to existing passenger vessels that would need to comply wi th the proposed guidelines? How often are these alterations undertaken? We are interested in information to estimate the compliance costs. V203 General Exceptions This section proposes to exempt the following from the proposed guidel ines: areas and features intended for use by employees only; limited access spaces; water sl ides; raised diving boards; certain diving and swimming platforms; raised boxing and wrestling ri ngs; and furnishings that are not fixed to the vessel. Where necessary to meet camber and sheer needs of the passenger vessel, running slopes and cross slopes would be required to meet the app licable technical provisions to the maximum extent feasible. V204 Protruding Objects Protruding objects along circulation paths, including objects mounted on wall surfaces and posts, are hazardous to passengers who are blind or have lo w vision. This section would require protruding objects on circulation paths to comply with the propos ed technical provisions for protruding objects in V307, including protrusion limits (V307.2); required clear width (V307.3); and vertical clearance (V307.4). U.S. Coast Guard regulations for passenger vessels subject to 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters H and K require stairways and stair towers to be clear of all obstructions other than handrails. See 46 CFR 72.05-20 and 116.438(e). This section would require stairways and stair towers that are required to comply with these U.S. Coast Gu ard regulations to be clear of all obstructions other than handrails to avoid conflicts. The section would not apply to circulation paths us ed only by employees since V203.2 would not require employee areas to comply with the proposed guideli nes. Two exceptions are proposed. Exception 1 would exempt circulation paths within areas of sp ort activity. Exception 2 would exempt certain circulation paths within play areas. V205 Operable Parts An operable part would be defined in V106.5 as a co mponent of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element. This section would require operable parts on accessible elements, on onboard accessible routes , and in accessible rooms and spaces to meet the proposed technical provisions in V309, includi ng clear deck space (V309.2); height (V309.3); and operation (V309.4). Exceptions are proposed fo r operable parts used onl y by employees, certain electrical or communicati on receptacles, HVAC diffusers, redundant controls other than light switches, and exercise machines.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 25 V206 Onboard Accessible Routes This section contains proposed scoping provisions for onboard accessible routes, which are discussed below. Onboard Accessible Routes to Connect Passenger Decks The proposed scoping provision in V206.2.1 would r equire at least one onboard accessible route to connect each passenger deck and mezzanine on mult i-deck passenger vessels. Where a passenger vessel has more than one entry deck, the section wo uld require at least one onboard accessible route to connect each entry deck. A deck woul d be defined in V106.5 as a horizontal division of a passenger vessel that contains space designed for passenger occupancy and generally corresponds to a story in a building. A horizontal division without enclosed sp ace, such as a sun deck, would be considered a deck even though it is not provided with a covering. An entry deck would be defined in V106.5 as a deck that contains passenger entry and departure points that allow pedestrian passengers to embark or disembark a passenger vessel from fixed or floating piers, the land, or tenders in non-emergency situations. The proposed scoping provision in V206.6 would re quire an elevator complying with the proposed technical provisions in V407 to connect the passenger decks. The proposed scoping provision in V206.6 would permit a limited use-limited application elevator (LULA) comp lying with the proposed technical provisions in V408 to connect passenger decks on certain passenger vessels. A LULA is a passenger elevator that is limited in use and application by size , capacity, speed, and rise. Safety codes limit the maximum rise of a LULA to 25 feet. 15 A LULA can be used to connect up to three decks. The Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee re commended that a LULA be permitted to connect decks on passenger vessels that are less than 5,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measuremen t of Ships. The Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee also recommended that where more than one elevator is provided on passenger vessels that are less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships, that the additional elevators be permitted to be a LULA. The proposed guidelines would permit a LULA to connect decks on passenger vessels that are less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships. We assume 85 passenger vessels listed in Appendix I to the regulatory assessment, which have 3 passenger decks and are not eligible to use the exceptions discussed below, are less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships, and new vessels that replace these vessels would be permitted to provide a LULA to connect the decks. We also assu me 12 passenger vessels listed in Appendix I to the regulatory assessment, which have 2 passenger de cks and would need to provide access to passenger amenities that are not located on an entry deck such as transportation seating areas on a vehicle ferry, are less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships, and new vessels that replace these vessels would be permitted to provide a LULA to connect the decks.

15. ASME 17.1-2010 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, section 5.2.1.16.5.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 26 Question 10. Are any of the vessels listed in Appendix I to the regulatory assessment that we assume to be less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships and would be permitted to provide a LULA to connect decks actually 10,000 or more gross tonnage? Question 11. Should criterion other than gross tonnage be used to determine when passenger vessels would be permitted to provi de a LULA to connect decks? The proposed scoping provision in V206.6 also w ould permit a LULA to be provided in passenger vessels eligible to use the exceptions discus sed below, and where a platform lift is permitted. The proposed scoping provision in V206.7 would perm it platform lifts complying with the proposed technical provisions in V409 to connect decks that are less than 3,000 square feet. Safety codes limit the maximum rise of a platform lift to 14 feet. 16 The proposed scoping provision in V206.7 also would permit platform lifts to connect to decks where vertic al clearance constraints on a passenger vessel route make use of an elevator infeasible. Exceptions for Onboard Accessib le Routes to Connect Decks Ten exceptions are proposed in V206.2.1 for onboard ac cessible routes to connec t decks. Exceptions 1, 2, and 3 would reduce the compliance costs for small passenger vessels. Exception 1 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect the decks on passenger vessels that have only two passenger decks unless both decks are entry decks. Exception 2 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect decks that are not entry decks where eac h passenger deck is less than 3,000 square feet. Exception 3 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect decks where a passenger vessel that is otherwise eligible to use Exceptions 1 or 2 has more than one entry deck and at least one designated entry deck: (1) serves each stop used for embarking and disembarking passengers; and (2) contains drinking fountains, toilet rooms, transpo rtation seating areas, and guest rooms with mobility features, where such amenities are provided on the vessel. Exceptions 4 and 5 would reduce the compliance costs for high-speed passenger vessels that cannot use Exceptions 1, 2, or 3. Increasing the weig ht and size of high-speed passenger vessels has a significant impact on the fuel consumption on these vessels. A case study of a high-speed passenger only ferry with two entry decks showed that adding a platform lift to connect the decks on the vessel and providing other accessible features would result in lengthening the vessel by 4 feet and increase the vessel’s fuel consumption by 10 percent. The addition al fuel costs could inhibit future construction of such vessels. Exception 4 would not require an onboard accessib le route to connect decks on high-speed passenger vessels that have only three passenger decks and do not transport vehicles or overnight passengers provided that at least one designated entry deck: (1) serves each stop used for embarking and disembarking passengers; (2) contains drinking fountai ns, toilet rooms, transportation seating areas, and guest rooms with mobility features, where such amenities are provided on the vessel; and (3) contains at least one exterior passenger area that is not cove red by other decks, where an uncovered exterior
16. ASME 17.1-2010 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, section 5.2.1.16.5.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 27 passenger area is provided on the vessel. Exce ption 4 would require acce ss to certain passenger amenities on the designated entry deck similar to Ex ception 3 for small pass enger vessels. Because high-speed passenger vessels eligible to use Exception 4 are typically larger than vessels eligible to use Exception 3, Exception 4 also woul d require the designated entry deck to contain at least one exterior passenger area that is not covered by other dec ks, where an uncovered exterior passenger area is provided on the vessel. Where windscreens are prov ided, this area could be located on the bow of the vessel. Exception 5 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect to the sun deck on a high-speed passenger vessel that does not transport overni ght passengers where the sun deck has no enclosed passenger spaces and is not an entry deck provided t hat at least one exterior passenger area that is not covered by other decks is provided on an entry deck or a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. High-speed vehicle ferri es and high-speed passenger only ferries with two entry decks that serve different stops used for embarking and disembarking passengers that are not eligible to use Exception 4 can use Exception 5 for a sun deck. Exceptions 6 and 7 would reduce the compliance costs for vehicle ferries that are designed to accommodate vehicles with high clearances. Wher e a passenger deck, other than an entry deck, is divided into two separate segments and no horizont al circulation path is provided between the two segments, Exception 6 would require an onboard accessib le route to connect to only one segment of the divided deck. Where decks containing vehicle parking lanes are designed to be raised and lowered and do not provide any other passenger amenities, Exc eption 7 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect to such decks. Although adjust able decks would be exempt from being connected to onboard accessible routes, they would count as a passenger deck for purposes of determining the number of passenger decks the vessel contains. Exception 8 would not require an onboard accessible ro ute to connect to decks, other than entry decks, that are less than 300 square feet. Exception 9 would not require an onboard accessible route to connect to decks below the bulkhead deck. This exception addresses concerns about dow n flooding and onboard accessible routes between main vertical zones. Passenger spaces typically are not located below the bulkhead deck, and other provisions ensure that passenger amenities such as toilet rooms and guest room s with mobility features are located on decks that are connected to an onboard accessible route. Exception 10 would apply to alterations to qualified historic passenger vessels and would not require an onboard accessible route to connect the decks on su ch vessels where the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the provisions for onboard accessible routes would threaten or destroy the historic significance of a qualified historic passenger vessel. We reviewed data on 696 ferries, multi-purpose vessels, and small cruise ships that are expected to reach the end of their expected service over a 20 year period and are assumed to be replaced by new vessels in the regulatory assessment. The data is su mmarized in Table 9 of the regulatory assessment. We estimate 124 of the new vessels (18%) would be required to provide an elevator, LULA, or platform lift to connect decks, and the proposed exceptions would apply to 431 of the new vessels (62%). WeProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 28 estimate 62 vessels (9%) currently provide an elev ator, LULA, or platform lift, and assume the new vessels that replace these vessels would also provide an elevator, LULA, or platform lift in the absence of the proposed guidelines. Eleven of these vessel s are small cruise ships that would be required to provide larger elevators on the new vessels. We estimate the other 79 vessels (11%) have only one passenger deck, and assume the new vessels that replace these vessels would not need an elevator, LULA, or platform lift. In addition, we estimate 23 small cruise ships would be required to provide a platform lift to connect to a tender boarding platform at the stern of the new vessels. We request comment on the proposed exceptions. Question 12. Would providing an elevator, LULA, or platfo rm lift on passenger vessels not eligible to use the proposed exceptions adversely affect the safety or stability of the vessel? Question 13. Should additional excepti ons be provided for onboard accessible routes to connect decks? Comments should explain the bas is for recommending ad ditional exceptions. Elements and Spaces on Decks That Are Not Connected to an Entry Deck by an Onboard Accessible Route The proposed scoping provision in V201.1 would require all areas on newly designed and newly constructed passenger vessels to comply with the proposed guidelines. Thus, elements and spaces provided on passenger decks that are not connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route would be required to comply with the proposed gu idelines. The proposed scoping provision is based on the guidelines for landside facilities. Future additions to landside facilities can result in providing an accessible route to stories that were not required to be connected by an accessible route when the facility was first constructed. The Passenger Vessel Association noted in comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines that future additions to existing pass enger vessels are rare. To reduce the compliance costs, we are considering an altern ative provision for the final guidelin es that would require elements and spaces provided on passenger decks that ar e not connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route to comply only with provisions that meet the needs of individuals with mobility disabilities who can use stairs and individuals with hearing and vision disabilities. This would include the provisions for protruding objects (V204), operable parts (V205), general emergency alarms (V215), signage (V216), and assistive listening systems (V2 19). We request comment on this alternative provision. Question 14. In addition to the provisions indicated a bove, what other provisions should apply to elements and spaces provided on passenger decks that are not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck to meet the needs of individual s with mobility disabiliti es who can use stairs and individuals with hearing and vision disabilities? Onboard Accessible Routes Within Decks 

### The proposed scoping pr ovisions in V206.2.2 through V206.2.9 would require at least one onboard accessible route complying with the proposed technical pr ovisions in Chapter V 4 to connect to the following: accessibl e spaces and elements; dining areas; performance areas and assembly seating areas; and ce rtain recreation facilities.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 29 Location The proposed scoping provision in V206.3 would require onboard accessible routes to coincide with or be located in the same area as general passenger ci rculation paths. Where two interior accessible spaces are connected by an interior passenger circ ulation path, an interior onboard accessible route would be required to connect the same spaces. The interior onboard accessible route would be required to be not more than 300 feet longer than the shortest interior passenger circulation path connecting the two spaces. An exception is proposed that would ex empt smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet. The Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee recommended the 300 feet distance. The 300 feet distance is about twice the distance between main vertical zones required by the U.S. Coast Guard. See 46 CFR 116.415 (d). We request comment on the 300 feet distance. Entry and Departure Points The proposed scoping provision in V206.4 would re quire each passenger entry and departure point on a passenger vessel to be to on an onboard accessible route. Where multiple tender boarding platforms are provided, only one platform on each side of the vessel would be required to be on an onboard accessible route. Doors, Doorways, and Gates The proposed scoping provision in V206.5 would require at least one door, doorway, or gate provided at accessible deck entry and departure points, and at least one door, doorway, or gate serving each accessible room or space to comply with the pr oposed technical provisions for doors, doorways, and gates in V404.
Elevators The proposed scoping provision for elevators in V2 06.5 is discussed under Onboard Accessible Routes to Connect Passenger Decks. Platform Lifts The proposed scoping provision for platform lifts in V206.7 is discussed under Onboard Accessible Routes to Connect Passenger Decks. In addition, plat form lifts would be permitted to be a component of an onboard accessible route in alterations to existi ng passenger vessels. Platform lifts also would be permitted to provide an onboard accessible route to wheelchair spaces in assembly areas; performance areas and speakers’ platforms; levels within passenger guest rooms with mobility features; tender boarding platforms; and play components within play areas or soft contained play structures. Security Barriers The proposed scoping provision in V206.8 would require security barriers to not obstruct onboard accessible routes or accessible means of escape. Where security barriers incorporate screening devices such as metal detectors or fluoroscopes that cannot comply with the proposed provision, anProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 30 exception is proposed that would permit the onboard accessible route to be located adjacent to the security barrier. The onboard accessible route woul d have to permit passengers with disabilities to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided to other passengers passing through the security barrier. V207 Accessible Means of Escape This section would require a passenger vessel to provide an accessible means of escape where the administrative authority requires the vessel to have a means of escape. The section would require the accessible means of escape to provide a substantiall y equivalent level of protection from hazards as is required by the administrative authority for the means of escape. An accessible means of escape would not be required in alterations to existing vessels. We propose the following guidance for providing acce ssible means of escape. Accessible means of escape should be independently usable by passenger s with disabilities and should be made up of onboard accessible route components to the extent possi ble. However, an accessible means of escape may include inaccessible components where passengers with disabilities would be assisted by crew members. For example, a stairway or an exit only doorway with coamings may be part of an accessible means of escape. If passengers with disabilities would have to wait for crew assistance at or near the stairway or doorway, the waiting area should be sufficiently protected from hazards in order to provide them a level of protection that is substantially equival ent to the level of protection afforded by the means of escape provided for passengers who can use stairs unassisted. Similarly, elevators and platform lifts may require crew operation during emergencies. If passe ngers with disabilities would have to wait at or near elevator or platform lift landings, the waiting area should afford them substantially equivalent protection. Protected waiting areas would not be needed where another equivalent method of protection is provided, such as where passenger vessels are pr otected by automatic sprinkler systems or areas are open to the weather. Protected waiting areas should be sized to acco mmodate clear deck spaces complying with the proposed technical provisions in V305 based on the occu pant load of all accessible spaces to be served by the protected waiting area. Protected waiting areas should be equipped with an audible and visible two-way communication system for summoning crew assistance. Doors to protected waiting areas should be identified by a sign stating “Protected Waitin g Area” that includes the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs should be provided in the protec ted waiting area that provide information on their use during emergencies and directions to other accessible means of escape. V208 Passenger Vessel Boarding Systems This section defers to DOT and DOJ to address when accessible passenger boarding systems would be required since passenger boarding systems can be provi ded at landside facilities and involve operational issues between the owner or operator of the landsi de facility and the passenger vessel owner or operator that DOT and DOJ are authorized to address. Technical provisions for accessible passenger boar ding systems are proposed in Chapter V 4, including walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20 complying with the proposed technical provisions in V403; doors and doorways complyin g with the proposed technical provisions in V404;Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 31 ramps complying with the proposed technical provisi ons in V405; elevators complying with the proposed technical provisions in V407; li mited use-limited application elevat ors (LULA) complying with the proposed technical provisions in V408; platform lifts complying with the proposed technical provisions in V409; gangways complying with the proposed technica l provisions in V410; and manually powered boarding lifts complying with the pr oposed technical provisions in V411. V209 [Reserved] Earlier drafts of the guidelines included a scoping prov ision for stairs in V209. The proposed guidelines do not include a scoping provision for stairs. The sect ions will be renumbered in the final guidelines. V210 Rinsing Showers This section would apply where rinsing showers are provided for passengers. It does not require rinsing showers to be provided. The sect ion would require rinsing showers to comply with the proposed technical provisions for rinsing showers in V608, including clear deck space (V608.2.4); shower spray unit and water (V608.6); thresholds (V608.7); a nd enclosures not obstructing controls (V608.8). 17 Where rinsing showers are clustered at a single loca tion, the section would require at least one of the rinsing showers to comply with the proposed te chnical provisions for rinsing showers in V608. V211 Drinking Fountains This section would apply where drinking fountains are provided for passengers. It does not require drinking fountains to be provided. The section woul d require a minimum number (one or 50 percent of the total number) of drinking fountains provided on a deck to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V602 for clear deck space (V602.2); operable parts (V602.3); spout height and location (V602.4 and V602.5); and water flow (V602.6). The section also would require a minimum number (one or 50 percent of the total number) of drinking fountai ns provided on a deck to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V602 for standing persons (V602.7). Where drinking fountains are provided for passengers on decks that are not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck, the section w ould require drinking fountains complying with the proposed technical provisions in V602 to be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. This would ensure that the two types of drinking fountain are available to passengers with dis abilities who cannot use stairs. V212 Galleys, Pantries, and Sinks This section would apply where galleys, pantries, and sinks are provided for passengers. It does not require these features to be provided. The section w ould require galleys and pantries to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V804 for clearance (V804.2); sinks (V804.3); storage (V804.4); and appliances (V804.5). Where sinks are provided, th e section would require at least 5 percent, but no

17. Rinsing showers with transfer type, standard roll-in type, or alternate roll-in type shower compartments would be required to comply with the proposed techni cal provisions for size and clearances for shower compartments (V608.2); grab bars (V608.3); and seats (V608.4).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 32 fewer than one, of each type of sink provided in an accessible room or space to comply with proposed technical provisions in V606, in cluding clear deck space (V606.2); height (V606.3); faucets (V606.4); and exposed pipes and surfaces (V606.5). Mop or service sinks would not be required to comply with this section. V213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities This section would apply where toilet facilities and ba thing facilities are provided for passengers. It does not require these facilities to be provided. The section would require each toilet room and bathing room to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V603, including clearances (V603.2); mirrors (V603.3); and coat hooks and shelves (V603.4). 18 Five exceptions are proposed. Exception 1 would appl y to alterations of existing passenger vessels. Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V603, existing toilet rooms and bathing rooms would be required to comply to the maximum extent feasible, or to provide an unisex toilet room or bathing room complying with the proposed technical provisions in V603 in the same area and on the same deck as the existing non-complying toilet room or bathing room. Exception 2 would apply to alterati ons to qualified historic passenger vessels and would require no fewer than one toilet room for each sex or one unisex toilet room complying with the proposed technical provisions in V603 to be provided on the vessel where the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the proposed provisions for toilet rooms would threaten or destroy the historic sign ificance of a qualified historic passenger vessel. Exception 3 would apply where multiple single user portable toilet or bathing units are clustered at a single location. At least 5 percent of the toilet units and bathing units at each cluster would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V603. Exception 4 would apply where multiple single user to ilet rooms are clustered at a single location. At least 50 percent of the of the single user toilet ro oms for each use at each cluster would be required to comply with the proposed tec hnical provisions in V603. Exception 5 would apply to high-speed passenger vess els that do not transport overnight passengers. Where multiple single user toilet rooms are cluste red at a single location on such vessels, at least 5 percent of the single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V603. This ex ception would reduce compliance costs for high-speed passenger vessels where weight and vessel size have a significant impact on the vessel’s fuel consumption. We request comment on the proposed exceptions. Question 15. Should additional exceptions be provided for toilet rooms? Comments should explain the basis for recommending additional exceptions.

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### 33 Where toilet rooms are provided for passengers on decks that are not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck, the section would r equire at least one toilet room for each sex or one unisex toilet room complying with the proposed techni cal provisions in V603 to be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. This would ensure that a toilet room is available to passengers with disabilities who cannot use stairs. The section would require unisex toilet rooms to contain one lavatory and either one water closet or one water closet and one urinal; and unisex bathing rooms to contain one lavatory, one water closet, and either one shower or one bathtub. Doors to un isex toilet rooms and unisex bathing rooms would be required to have privacy latches. The section would require plumbing fixtures and ac cessories provided in toilet rooms and bathing rooms complying with V603 to comply with th e following proposed te chnical provisions: • At least one toilet compartment (stall) would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions for wheelchair accessible compartments in V604.8.1. Where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or where the combination of urinals and water closets totals six or more fixtures, at least one toilet co mpartment would be required to co mply with the proposed technical provisions for ambulatory accessible compartm ents in V604.8.2. The ambulatory accessible compartment would be in addition to the wheelchair accessible compartment. • At least one water closet would be required to co mply with the proposed technical provisions for water closets in V604. • Where more than one urinal is provided, at least one urinal would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions for urinals in V605. • At least one lavatory would be required to comp ly with the proposed tec hnical provisions for lavatories in V606 and would not be allowed to be located in a toilet compartment. • At least one mirror would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions for mirrors in V603.3. • At least one bathtub would be required to comply wi th the proposed technical provisions for bathtubs in V607, or at least one shower would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions for showers in V608. • At least one of each type of coat hook and sh elf would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions for coat hooks and shelves in V603.4. V214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers This section would apply where washing machines and clothes dryers are provided for passenger use. Where three or fewer washing machines and three or fewer clothes dryers are provided, at least one washing machine and one clothes dryer would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V611, including clear deck space (V611.2); operable parts (V611.3); and height (V611.4). Where more than three washing machines and more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two washing machines and two clothes dryers would be required to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V611.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 34 V215 Emergency Alarms This section would apply where a general alarm system is provided to notify passengers in public areas of emergencies. The Passenger Vessel Emergenc y Alarms Advisory Committee recommended that general emergency alarm systems in clude visible elements to alert passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss. This section would require general emergency alarm systems on U.S. flag vessels to provide visible notification appliances complying wi th the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. The International Maritime Organization approved non-ma ndatory guidelines for including visible elements in general emergency alarm systems in 2012 19

. For the final guidelines, we are considering requiring general emergency alarm systems on foreign flag vessel s that operate in U.S. ports to provide visible notification appliances in public areas and to reference the International Maritime Organization guidelines. We request comment on this proposal. Question 16. What additional costs would be associated with providing visible notification appliances in public areas as part of the general emergency alarm systems on foreign flag vessels that operate in U.S. ports? Two exceptions are proposed. Exception 1 would not require elevators, enclosed platform lifts, enclosed stairways, and areas only open to passengers in emergencies to comply with the section. Exception 2 would not require alterations to existing pa ssenger vessels to comply with the section. Question 17. Are visible notification appliances effectiv e in open deck areas such as sun decks and partially covered deck areas for alerting passenger s who are deaf or have a hearing loss of an emergency? If not, what alternative systems or dev ices can be used in these areas to alert passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss of an emergency? V216 Signs This section would apply to signs that identify permanent rooms and spaces (V216.2); directional and informational signs (V216.3); signs for means of esc ape (V216.4); signs identifying accessible exterior doors where all exterior doors are not accessible (V216.5); signs identifying ac cessible elevators where all elevators are not accessible in alterations to existing passenger vessel s (V216.6); signs identifying toilet rooms and bathrooms (V216.7); signs for TTY s and wheelchair accessible telephones (V216.8 and V216.9); signs for assistive listening systems (V 216.10); and signs for accessible check-out counters (V216.11). The section would require signs to identify, and in some cases provide direction to, these elements and spaces. The section would require t he signs to comply with the proposed technical provisions for visual characters in V703.5. The sect ion also would require certain signs to comply with the proposed technical provisions for raised letters in V703.2; Braille in V703.3; and installation height and location in V703.4. Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines reco mmended that signs indicati ng the availability of assistive listening systems incl ude information about the system. The section would require signs
19. International Maritime Organizati on, Guidelines for the De sign and Installation of a Visible Element to the General Emergency Alarm System on Passen ger Ships, MSC.1/Circ.1418, June 13, 2012 at: http:// www.imo.org/OurWork/Circulars/Pages/IMODOCS.aspx

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### 35 indicating the availability of assistive listening syst ems to also indicate the type of transmitter and receiver used. Where passenger vessels have a cent ral passenger service station to distribute receivers for assistive listening systems and other effective methods are used to notify passengers about the availability, location, and type of transmitter and re ceiver used, signs would not be required for assistive listening systems. The section would require directional signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible means of escape to be provided at all exit doors, platform lift s, and elevators that serve accessible spaces but are not part of an accessible means of escape. An ex ception is proposed that would not require directional signs where platform lifts and elevators are direct ly accessed from protected stairway landings. Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines noted t hat these directional signs, which are intended for passengers with disabilities who cannot use st airs, may be confusing for other passengers in emergencies since the accessible means of esc ape for passengers with disabilities who cannot use stairs may differ from the means of escape for other passengers. For instance, the signs may direct passengers with disabilities who cannot use stairs to crew-operated elevators or platform lifts that are not intended for use by other passengers. Question 18. Are there other effective ways to provide information about the location of escape paths to passengers with disabilities who ca nnot use stairs and other passengers in a way that would minimize any potential for confusion as to which escape path to use? V217 Telephones Where a public telephone is provided on a deck, th is section would require at least one wheelchair accessible public telephone complying with the propos ed technical provisions in V704.2; and at least one public TTY complying with the proposed technical provisions in V704.4 to be provided on the deck. The section also would require all public telephones to have volume controls complying with the proposed technical provisions in V704.3, and to be hearing aid compatible. V218 Two-Way Communication Systems Where a two-way communication system is used to gain admittance to a passenger vessel or to restricted areas within the vessel that are open to passengers, this section woul d require the system to provide both audible and visible signals. The secti on would not apply to areas intended for use only by employees since employees areas would be cove red by the proposed exception in V203.2. V219 Assistive Listening Systems Where an audio amplification system is provided in an assembly area or transportation seating area to communicate information that is integral to the use of the areas, this section would require an assistive listening system to be provided. An assistive listening system would be defined in V106.5 as an amplification system utilizing transmitters, receiv ers, and coupling devices to bypass the acoustical space between a sound source and a listener by me ans of induction loop, radio frequency modulation (FM), or infrared equipment.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 36 Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines reco mmended that assistive listening systems be provided in rooms and spaces that do not have audio amplificatio n systems. Portable assistive listening systems can be used in rooms and spaces that do not have audio amplification systems. The proposed guidelines do not address portable equipment. Howeve r, portable assistive li stening systems may be used to meet the requirements in the DOJ and DOT regul ations on use of auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication. See 28 CFR 35.160 and 36.303, and 49 CFR 39.51 and 39.89. The section does not specify the type of assistive listening system to be provided. Comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines noted the benefits of inducti on loop systems over FM and infrared systems. Individuals who wear heari ng aids equipped with telecoils do not need a separate receiver with an induction loop system. 20 Where induction loop systems are provided, individuals who do not use hearing aids and individuals who use hearing aids not equipped with telecoils would need a receiver. A receiver is also needed with FM and infrared systems. The section would require a minimum number of rece ivers to be provided for assistive listening systems in accordance with Table V219.3. The table would reduce the number of receivers as the total seating capacity of the assembly areas and transportation seating areas on the passenger vessel increases. For example, the table would r equire assembly areas and trans portation seating areas with: • 500 seats to provide a minimum of 20 receivers (4%); • 1,000 seats to provide a minimum of 36 receivers (3.6%); and • 2,000 seats to provide a minimum of 55 receivers (2.75%). A proposed exception would permit the number of receivers to be based on the maximum number of passengers that the passenger vessel is permitted to carry. At least 25 percent, but no fewer than two, of the receivers would be required to be hearing aid compatible (e.g., neck loops that interface with telecoils in hearing aids). Because induction loop systems are compatible with hearing aids equipped wi th telecoils, a proposed exception would reduce the minimum number of receivers by the number that would be required to be hearing aid compatible where induction loop systems are provided. For ex ample, an assembly area with 500 seats would be required to provide a minimum of 20 receivers, and at least 5 of these receivers would be required to be hearing aid compatible. If an induction loop system is provided, the proposed exception would require a minimum of 15, instead of 20, receivers since the induc tion loop system is compatible with hearing aids equipped with telecoils. There are several national surveys that measure hearing loss. The surveys vary in question wording and what they measure. Consequently, the data vary . The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau asks ques tions about hearing aid use; difficulty hearing a normal conversation (even with a hearing aid); and deafness (unable to hear). The SIPP data show among persons aged 15 and older 7.6 million (3.1%) had difficulty hearing a normal conversation, including 5.6 million (2.3%) used a hear ing aid and 1.1 million (0.5%) were deaf. 21 The National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys (NHANES) sponsored by National Center for Health Statistics asks

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### 37 questions about hearing trouble (no trouble, a little, a lot, deaf) and includes audiometric testing of participants. The NHANES data show among persons aged 12 and older 30 million (12.7%) had bilateral hearing loss and the number increases to 48.1 million (20.3%) when unilateral hearing loss is included. 22 Where an audio amplification system is provided in public areas to communicate emergency information to passengers, such as passenger safety briefings and instructions on evacuation procedures, the section would require an assistive listening system to be provided. The Passenger Vessel Emergency Alarms Advisory Committee recommended this proposed provision. We tested a portable FM system on a four passenger deck steel ferry that was 310 feet long, and found that all interior and exterior passenger spaces on the vessel received the FM signal. Where passengers are assigned to go to specific muster stations in an emergency when t he general emergency alarm is activated, an assistive listening system would not be required. Question 19. Is an induction loop system effective on pass enger vessels that have structural metal in the decks and bulkheads (walls) that may interfere with the signal? Where audio amplification system s provide emergency information, passengers who have a hearing loss need information about the availability of t he assistive listening system and where to obtain receivers in order to use the system. Question 20. How should information be provided to passengers who have a hearing loss about the availability of the assistive listening system for sa fety briefings, instructions on evacuation procedures, and other emergency announcements? If signs are pr ovided, what information should be provided on the signs and where should the signs be placed? The Passenger Vessel Emergency Alar ms Advisory Committee also recommended that other methods should be used to effectively communicate emerge ncy and non-emergency information to passengers who are deaf. Question 21. Would visual displays on passenger vessels provide an effective method for communicating emergency and non-em ergency information to passengers who are deaf? If visual displays are provided for communicating emergency and non-emergency information to passengers, are assistive listening systems needed for such informat ion? What passenger areas should provide the visual displays and where should they be placed with in each area? Have visual displays been installed on passenger vessels for communicating emergency and non-emergency information? What costs would be associated with prov iding the visual displays? Question 22. Do passenger vessels have the capability to communicate emergency and nonemergency information such as arrival and depa rture time to passengers through their personal

21. U.S. Census Bureau, Americ ans with Disabilities: 2010 at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70- 131.pdf

. 22. Frank R. Lin, John K. Niparko, and Luigi Ferr ucci, Hearing Loss Prevalence in the United States, JAMA Internal Medicine (November 14, 2011) at: http://archinte.jamanetwor k.com/article.aspx?arti

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### 38 communications devices (e.g., send text messages to passengers’ smartphones when they subscribe to receive such information)? Can such information be provided to passengers through their personal communications devices when passenger vessels are be yond the range of cellular phone towers? What costs would be associated with passenger vessels providing such information to passengers through their personal communications devices?
V220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines Where automatic teller machines and fare machines are provided on passenger vessels, this section would require at least one of each type of machin e provided at each location to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V707, including clear deck space (V707.2); operable parts (V707.3); privacy (V707.4); speech output (V707.5); input (V707.6); display screen (V707.7); and Braille instructions (V707.8). V221 Assembly Areas An assembly area would be defined in V106.5 as a portion of a passenger vessel that is used for entertainment, educational gatherings, or similar purposes. This section would require a minimum number of wheelchair spaces to be provided in assemb ly areas with fixed seats in accordance with Table V221.2.1.1. The table would reduce the number of whee lchair spaces as the total seating capacity of the assembly area increases. For example, the table would require assembly areas with: • 300 seats to provide a minimum of 5 wheelchair spaces (1.6%); • 500 seats to provide a minimum of 6 wheelchair spaces (1.2%); and • 1,000 seats to provide a minimum of 10 wheelchair spaces (1%). The Survey of Income and Program Participatio n sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau show among persons aged 15 and older 3.6 million (1 .5%) used a wheelchair or scooter. 23 The section would require the wheelchair spaces to be an integral part of the fixed seating plan. The section includes proposed scoping and technical provisions for disper sion of wheelchair spaces where seats are arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas to ensure that passengers who use wheelchairs have an equivalent ch oices of seating locations and viewing angles (V221.2.3 and V802.2). The section also includes proposed scoping and technical provisions for dispersion of wheelchair spaces where seats are not arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas (V221.2.4). The cruise industry expressed concerns about the vert ical dispersion of wheelc hair spaces in assembly spaces in comments on earlier drafts of the guidelines . Construction constraints specific to cruise ships can limit the number of onboard accessible route connections between decks and seating sections in theaters on large cruise ships. We reviewed the designs of theaters on several large cruise ships. Based on the theater designs, it appears that the ve rtical dispersion can be ac hieved with minimal loss of seats where onboard accessible route connections are provided between more than one deck and the

23. U.S. Census Bureau, Americ ans with Disabilities: 2010 at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70- 131.pdf

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### 39 seating sections in the theaters. The wheelchair sp aces also would have to meet the provisions for horizontal dispersion and substantially equivalent viewing angles. Some of the theater designs had columns and equipment overhangs that could obstru ct viewing angles and can be addressed by careful layout of wheelchair spaces when designing the theaters. We request comment on the proposed provisions for dispersion and fixed lines of sight. The section also would require a companion seat for each wheelchair space, and a minimum number of designated aisle seats located closest to onboard ac cessible routes. The technical provisions for companion seats in V802.3 would require companion seats to provide shoulder alignment with the adjacent wheelchair spaces, except where the seating is not arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas and where seating is provided at tables and counters. The technical provisions for designated aisle seats in V802.4 would require the seats to provide folding or retractable armrests, where armrests are provided on seating in the immediate area, and to be identified by a sign or marker. V222 Transportation Seating Areas A transportation seating area would be defined in V 106.5 as an area, other than an assembly area, where fixed seats are provided for passengers. Thi s section would require a minimum number of wheelchair spaces in transportation seating areas in accordance with Table V222.3. The table would reduce the number of wheelchair spaces as the to tal seating capacity of the transportation seating increases. For example, the table woul d require transportation seating areas with: • 100 seats to provide a minimum of 2 wheelchair spaces (2%); • 300 seats to provide a minimum of 5 wheelchair spaces (1.6%); and • 650 seats to provide a minimum of 7 wheelchair spaces (1%). The Survey of Income and Program Participatio n sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau show among persons aged 15 and older 3.6 million (1 .5%) used a wheelchair or scooter. 24 An exception is proposed for passenger vessels that pr ovide more fixed seats in transportation seating areas than the vessel is permitted to carry. The proposed exception would permit the number of wheelchair spaces to be based on the maximum number of passengers that the passenger vessel is permitted to carry. The section would require the wheelchair spaces to be an integral part of and dispersed throughout the fixed seating plan. Companion seats would not be required in transportation seating areas. Where transportation seating areas are provided on decks that are not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck, the section would require at least one transportation seating area to be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connecte d to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. This would ensure that transportation seating is ava ilable to passengers with di sabilities who cannot use stairs. Vehicle ferries that are eligible to use t he exceptions for onboard accessible routes to connect

24. U.S. Census Bureau, Americ ans with Disabilities: 2010 at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70- 131.pdf

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### 40 decks would need to provide a platform lift or elevator to connect to de cks where the entry deck is used for vehicles only and a transportation seat ing area is provided only on another deck. V223 Medical Care Facilities This section would apply where passenger ships hav e medical facilities with patient sleeping rooms. The section would require at least 10 percent of the patient sleeping rooms to provide mobility features complying with the proposed technical provisions in V805, including turning space (V805.2); clear deck space (V805.3); and toilet and bathing rooms (V805.4). V224 Passenger Guest Rooms This section would apply to cruise ships and other passenger vessels that transport passengers overnight and provide passenger guest rooms. Some passenger vessels such as ferries or excursion vessels may provide guest rooms that can be reserv ed by passengers for day use. We will define passenger guest rooms in the final guidelines and ar e considering defining the term to include rooms used by passengers for overnight accommodations or for day use. If the final guidelines define passenger guest rooms to include rooms for day use, a minimum number of the rooms would need to provide mobility features and communication feat ures in accordance with the proposed scoping provisions discussed bel ow and would need to be located on an entry deck or on a deck that is connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. Question 23. How many passenger vessels provide gues t rooms that can be reserved by passengers for day use? How many of these guest rooms are provided on the passenger vessel? Are any of these guest rooms provided on an entry deck or a deck that is connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route? What features are provided in these guest rooms to which the proposed guidelines would apply? We are interested in information fo r estimating the costs and benefits of applying the proposed guidelines to these guest rooms? V224.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features This section would require passenger vessels to prov ide a minimum number of guest rooms with mobility features based on the total number of guest rooms in accordance with Table V224.2. For instance, a passenger vessel with 501 to 1,000 guest rooms would be required to provide a minimum of 3 percent of guest rooms with mobility features. A passenger vessel with more than 1,000 guest rooms would be required to provide a minimum of 30 guest rooms wi th mobility features for the first 1,000 guest rooms (3%), plus 2 guest rooms with mobility features for each additional 100 guest rooms or fraction thereof over 1,000 (2%). The section would require a portion of the guest rooms with mobility features to provide a roll-in shower. The section would also r equire guest rooms with mob ility features to be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms. The minimum number of guest rooms with mobility features that would be required on passenge r vessels is consistent with the guidelines for landside facilities such as hotels and resorts. We request comment on this proposed scoping provision. Guest rooms with mobility features are typica lly larger than other guest rooms to accommodate passengers who use wheelchairs or scooters. The pr oposed technical provisions for guest rooms with mobility features would require wider doorways; tu rning space within the guest room; clear deck spaceProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 41 on both sides of a bed or between two beds and at the closet; turning space within the bathroom and clear deck space at the bathtub or shower, lavatory or sink, and toilet (the turning space and clear deck spaces can overlap); and grab bars at the toilet and at the bathtub or shower. The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau has asked questions about use of mobilit y devices, including wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers, by persons aged 15 and older since 1990. The SIPP provides stability in measuring disability over a long period with a large sample that is representative of the U.S. population. We had a report prepared that converted the SIPP data on individuals who used mobility devices to households that have a member who used a mobility device because famili es typically go on cruises for vacation and leisure travel. 25 This report is referred to as the household report. The household report shows households with a member who used a wheelchair or scooter doubled from 1.5 percent in 1990 to 3 percent in 2010. If past tr ends continue, a linear extrapolation to 2025 projects about 4 percent of households will have a member who uses a wheelchair or scooter. We assume households with a member who uses a wheelchair or scooter would need a guest room with mobility features. The household report also shows households with a me mber who used a cane, crutches, or walker grew from 4.5 percent in 1990 to 7 percent in 2010. If past trends continue, a linear extrapolation to 2025 projects about 9 percent of households will have a member who uses a cane, crutches, or walker. Households with a member who uses a cane, crutches , or walker may rent a wheelchair or scooter for distance travel on a cruise ship and for shore excursions. 26 We assume these households may need a guest room with mobility features. We assume households with a member who uses a cane, crutches, or walker may also need features such as grab bars at toilets and at bathtubs or showers that are provided in guest rooms with mobility features, regardle ss of whether they rent a wheelchair or scooter for distance travel on a cruise ship and for shore excursions. The cruise industry submitted a report indicating that about 70 percent of the passengers who used wheelchairs or scooters on 45 cruise ships in 2005 did not occupy a guest room with mobility features. 27 The report suggested that these passengers may have us ed wheelchairs or scooters for distance travel on the cruise ships and for shore excursions, and may not have needed a guest room with mobility features. The entry doorway to guest rooms is typica lly 22 to 24 inches wide and is too narrow for a wheelchair or scooter to pass through. 28 The proposed guidelines woul d require 32 inches minimum clear opening at the entry doorway to guest rooms with mobility features. The report did not consider other possible reasons why a significant percent of passengers who used wheelchairs or scooters did not occupy a guest room with mobility features. Passengers who do not have a disability may have reserved guest rooms with mobility f eatures because they are larger than other guest rooms resulting in
25. Mitch P. LaPlante and H. Stephen Kaye, Mobilit y Device Use and Hearing Impairments Among Individ

uals and Households: 1990 – 2010 (February 15, 2013) at: http://www.access -board.gov/pvag/

. 26. Cruise ship passengers can rent wheelchairs and scooters from Special Needs at Seas at: http:// www.specialneedsatsea.com/

. 27. Cruise Lines International Association, Pass enger Vessel Access Guidelines Access Scoping Eco

nomic Impact Study (June 23, 2008) at: http://www.access-board.gov/pvag/

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### 42 the rooms not being available to passengers with dis abilities. Some cruise lines had a practice of requesting passengers with disabilities to provide a doc tor’s note to reserve a guest room with mobility features. This practice may have discouraged passenge rs with disabilities from reserving guest rooms with mobility features. DOT issued regulations in 2010 that require cruise lines to hold guest rooms with mobility features for passengers with disabilities until all other rooms in the same class are sold, and ban the practice of requesting passengers with disabilitie s to provide a doctor’s note to reserve a guest room with mobility features. See 49 CFR 39.39 (b) (2) and (f). Question 24. How often are individuals with mobility di sabilities or households wi th a member who has a mobility disability who request a guest room with mobility features unable to reserve the type of guest room (e.g., interior, oceanview, balcony, suite) they request, but the same type of guest rooms without mobility features are available? The cruise industry is concerned about the loss of guest rooms and revenue due to the proposed scoping provision for guest rooms with mobility featur es. According to the cruise industry, two guest rooms with mobility features occupy the same square footage as three guest rooms resulting in the loss of one guest room for every two guest rooms with mobility features. We estimate the loss of guest rooms and revenue for large cruise ships permitted to carry 300 or more passengers in Chapter 3 of the regulatory assessment. We estimate the 113 large cruise ships operating in U.S. ports as of 2011 contained 123,516 guest rooms, including 2,392 guest rooms with mobility features (1.9% of the total number of guest rooms). We assume 5 percent of the guest rooms in the cruise fleet are replaced annually and the total number of guest rooms in creases by 3 percent annually. Based on these assumptions, we estimate 786 gues t rooms would be lost over 20 years under the proposed scoping provision against the baseline of the cruise industry pr actice in the absence of the guidelines. According to the cruise industry, each guest room produced $140,000 gross revenue in 2005. Adjusting this figure for inflation to $161,250 in 2011 dollars, we estima te the gross revenue loss annualized over 20 years is $50 million discounted at 7 percent, and $58 million discounted at 3 percent. We note, however, that gross revenue loss overstates the cost. The correct measure for estimating the cost of lost guest rooms is net revenue, which is gross revenue less the costs to serve the passengers who would occupy the guest rooms. Question 25. For cruise ships operating in U.S. ports, is it reasonable to assume that 5 percent of the guest rooms in the cruise fleet are replaced annually and the total number of guest rooms increases by 3 percent annually? Comments should include information to support alternative assumptions. Question 26. Is there other information available to improve our cost estimates? We are particularly interested in information on net revenue per guest room, which accounts for the costs to serve the passengers who occupy the guest rooms.

28. A sample of about 500 whee led mobility devices shows that th e minimum clear width needed for a manual wheelchair user ranges from 27 to 31 inches ; for a power wheelchair user ranges from 27 to 33 inches; and for a scooter user ranges from 24 to 33 inches. Center for Inclusive Design and Environ

mental Access, Design Resources DR-15 Clear Floo r Area for Wheeled Mob ility: Redefining the “com

mon wheelchair” (January 4, 2011) at: http://udeworld.com/documents/designresources/pdfs/CFA.pdf

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### 43 Cruise lines construct classes of cruise ships or sister vessels based on the same design without major modification. Each new class of cruise ships is genera lly larger than the previous class. As shown in Appendix II to the regulatory assessment, cruise ships constructed in 2010 and 2011 have over 50 percent more guest rooms than cruise ships constructed in the 1990’s. Cruise lines can mitigate the loss of revenue due to providing guest rooms with mobility features by increasing the number of guest rooms when designing new classes of cruise ships. Question 27. How will cruise lines comply with the proposed scoping provision for guest rooms with mobility features? Will cruise line s construct larger cruise ships than they would have in the absence of the proposed guidelines so they do not lose guest rooms or space for other purposes; will cruise lines choose to reduce guest rooms or space used for other purposes; or will cruise lines do a combination of these choices or something else? Question 28. Is there information available on the percent of the population with mobility disabilities that takes cruises compared to the percent of t he population without mobility disabilities? As noted above, households with a member who used a cane, crutches, or walker grew from 4.5 percent in 1990 to 7 percent in 2010, and a linear extrapolation to 2025 projects about 9 percent of households will have a member who uses a cane, crutches, or walker. These households may rent a wheelchair or scooter for distance travel on cruise ships and fo r shore excursions, and may need guest rooms with wider doorways and space to store the wheelchair or scooter. Regardless of whether these households rent a wheelchair or scooter, the household member who uses a mobility device may need grab bars in the bathroom for stability and support. Question 29. Would it be practical operationally to pr ovide two types of guest rooms with mobility features: (1) one for passengers with mobility disab ilities who use a wheelchair or scooter for distance travel only and not in guest rooms; and (2) the other fo r passengers with mobility disabilities who use a wheelchair or scooter in guest rooms? What specific features would be needed in guest rooms used by passengers with mobility disabiliti es who use wheelchairs or scooters for distance travel only and not in guest rooms? Would providing two types of guest of guest rooms with mobility features reduce the loss of guest rooms and revenue? V224.4 Guest Rooms with Communication Features This section would require passenger vessels to provide a minimum number of guest rooms with communication features based on the total number of guest rooms in accordance with Table V224.4. For instance, a passenger vessel with 501 to 1,000 guest rooms would be required to provide a minimum of 5 percent of guest rooms with communica tion features. A passenger vessel with more than 1,000 guest rooms would be required to provide a minimum of 50 of guest rooms with communication features for the first 1,000 guest rooms (5%), plus 3 guest rooms with mobility features for each additional 100 guest rooms over 1,000 (3%). The section would require guest rooms with communication features to be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms. The minimum number of guest rooms with communication features that would be required on passenger vessels is consistent with the guidelines for l andside facilities such as hotels and resorts. We request comment on this proposed scoping provision.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 44 The Survey of Income and Program Participation (S IPP) sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau asks questions about hearing aid use; difficulty hearing w hat is said in a normal conversation (even when wearing a hearing aid); and deafness (unable to hear) for persons aged 6 and older. We had a report prepared that converted the SIPP data on individuals who had hearing impairments to households that have a member who had a hearing impairment because families typically go on cruises for vacation and leisure travel. 29 This report is referred to as the household report. The household report shows about 9 percent of households in 2010 had a member with a hearing impairment (i.e., had difficulty hearing a normal c onversation, used a hearing aid, or was deaf). The percent of households that had a member who used a hearing aid or was deaf is about 5 percent. The SIPP reports fewer individuals with hearing im pairments compared to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES). NHANES asks questions about hearing trouble (no trouble, a little, a lot, deaf) and includes audiometric testing of participants. NHANES data for persons aged 12 and older show 30 million (12.7%) had a bilateral hearing loss and the number increases to 48.1 million (20.3%) when unilateral hearing loss is included. 30 SIPP data for persons aged 15 and older show 7.6 million (3.1%) had difficulty heari ng a normal conversation, including 5.6 million (2.3%) used a hearing aid and 1.1 million (0.5%) were deaf. 31 Guest rooms with communication features would be requi red to provide visible notification appliances in the room to alert and awaken passengers who ar e deaf or who have a hearing loss of general emergency alarms and guest room smok e detector alarms. For U.S. flag vessels, the visible notification appliances would be required to comply with the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. For foreign flag vessels that operate in U.S. ports, we are considering referencing the International Maritime Organization guidelines in the final guidelines. 32
Question 30. What additional costs would be associated with providing visible notification appliances in guest rooms with communication features on foreign flag vessels that operate in U.S. ports? Guest rooms with communication features also woul d be required to provide vi sible devices to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell, and telephones in the rooms would be required to have volume controls and an electr ical outlet within 48 inches of the telephone to facilitate use of a TTY.

29. Mitch P. LaPlante and H. Stephen Kaye, Mobilit y Device Use and Hearing Impairments Among Individ

uals and Households: 1990 – 2010 (February 15, 2013) at: http://www.access -board.gov/pvag/

. 30. Frank R. Lin, John K. Niparko, and Luigi Ferr ucci, Hearing Loss Prevalence in the United States, JAMA Internal Medicine (November 14, 2011) at: http://archinte.jamanetwor k.com/article.aspx?arti

cleid=1106004

. 31. U.S. Census Bure au, Americans with Disabilities: 2010 at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70- 131.pdf

. 32. International Maritime Organizati on, Guidelines for the De sign and Installation of a Visible Element to the General Emergency Alarm System on Passen ger Ships, MSC.1/Circ.1418, June 13, 2012 at: http:// www.imo.org/OurWork/Circulars/Pages/IMODOCS.aspx

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### 45 The Passenger Vessel Emergency Alarms Advisory Committee recommended that portable devices be permitted in guest rooms and that the Cruise Lines International Association develop guidelines to ensure that portable devices would be effective and reliable in alerting and awakening passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss when general emer gency alarms and guest room smoke detector alarms are activated. The Cruise Lines International A ssociation convened a group to develop guidelines for portable devices but, after the group met, it concluded that it did not have the expertise for the task. In the absence of guidelines that ensu re portable devices would be effect ive and reliable in alerting and awakening passengers who are deaf or have a hearing loss when gener al emergency alarms and guest room smoke detector alarms are activated, we did not consider portable devices. V225 Storage This section would require at least one of each type of storage in accessible spaces to comply with the proposed technical provisions for storage in V807, including clear deck space (V807.2); height (V807.3); and operable parts (V807.4). V226 Tables and Counters This section would require at least 5 percent of the seating or standing spaces at tables or counters provided for passenger use in areas other than a ssembly areas and transportation seating areas to comply with the proposed technical provisions for tables and counters in V902, including clear deck space (V902.2) and height (V902.3). The section woul d require the accessible tables or counters to be dispersed throughout the area where the tables and counters are provided. V227 Sales and Service This section would apply to check-out aisles, sale s and service counters, food service lines, and queues and waiting lines. The section would require a minimum number of check out aisles to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V904.3, including walking surfaces (V904.3.1); counter height (V904.3.2); and check writing surfaces (V904.3.3). For instance, where 1 to 4 check out aisles are provided, at least one would be required to comply wi th the proposed technical provisions in V904.3. The section would require at least one of each type of sales counter and service counter to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V904.4, which would specify dimensions for an accessible portion of the counter and would require a clear deck space for a parallel approach or forward approach to the accessible portion of the counter. An exception is proposed for sales counters and service counters on smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet and the employee side of the counter is 80 inches or less in linear length. The section would require food service lines to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V904.5, which would require self-service shelves and dispens ing devices to be within the proposed technical provisions for reach ranges in V308 and would spec ify dimensions for the height of tray slides. The section would require queues and waiting lines t hat serve check-out aisles or sales counters and service counters that meet the proposed technical provis ions in V904.3 or V904.4 to comply with the proposed technical provisions for walking surfaces in V403.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 46 V228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, and Mail Boxes This section would require at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, and change machine to comply with the proposed technical pr ovisions for operable part s in V309, including clear deck space (V309.2); height (V309.3); and operation (V309.4). Where mail boxes are provided in an interior location for passenger use, the section would require at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type to comply with the proposed technical provisions for operable parts in V309 described above. V229 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms This section would require at least 5 percent, but no fe wer than one, of each type of dressing, fitting, and locker rooms provided in each cluster for passeng er use to comply with the proposed technical provisions in V803, including turning space (V80 3.2); door swing (V803.3); benches (V804.3); and coat hooks and shelves (V803.5). V230 through V237 Recreational Facilities These sections would apply where the following recreation facilities are provided on passenger vessels: exercise machines and equipment (V230); miniature golf facilities (V231); play areas (V232); saunas and steam rooms (V233); swimming pools, wading pool s, and spas (V234); shoot ing facilities (V235); gaming and arcade machines (V236); and post-mounted binoculars (V237). The sections would require a minimum number of these facilities to comply with the proposed technica l provisions for the facilities. Earlier drafts of the guidelines considered requiring slo ped entries to pools as an alternative to pool lifts. The cruise industry noted that sloped entries to pools are not provided on cruise ships due to the space constraints. The proposed guidelines do not require sloped entries to pools. The proposed guidelines would allow sloped entries or transfe r systems as an accessible means of entry to wading pools. The proposed guidelines would require at least one pool lift to be provided for eac h swimming pool. Where more than one swimming pool is provided in a clus ter, an exception is proposed that would require at least one of each type of pool to provide a pool lift and the other pools to provide transfer walls, transfer systems, or pools stairs complying with the applicabl e proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 10. Service Animal Relief Areas
Individuals with disabilities who us e service animals have reported trav eling difficulties due to the absence of service animal relief areas on passenger vessels. We are considering requiring service animal relief areas on passenger vessels in the final guidelines Question 31. Are service animal relief areas currently provided on passenger vessels? What criteria should be used to determine when service animal relief areas are needed? For instance, should need for service animal relief areas be based on the length of trip or total travel time? How many service animal relief areas should be provided on passenger vessels? Should the number vary based on the size of passenger vessel? Where should service animal relief areas be located on passenger vessels?Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 47 What should be the design criteria for service anima l relief areas? What costs are associated with providing service animal relief areas? Chapter V 3. Building Blocks Chapter V 3 contains proposed technical provisions that form the building blocks for accessible features. They are referenced in proposed scoping provisions in Chapter V 2 and in proposed technical provisions in Chapters V 4 through V 11. The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 3 include deck surfaces (V302); changes in level (V303); turning space (V 304); clear deck space (V305); knee and toe clearance (V306); protruding objects (V307); reach ranges (V308); and operable parts (V309). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 3 are the same as those for landside facilities except as noted below. A proposed exception would not requi re openings and changes in level in deck surfaces for vehicle tiedowns on ferries that are flush with the deck surface and are not located within an onboard accessible route to comply with the proposed technical provisi ons for openings and changes in level. Another proposed exception would permit larger openings fo r drains that are not located within an onboard accessible route where the administrative authority determines that larger openings are needed for deck drainage. V307 Protruding Objects Where doors are required by the administrative aut hority to have coamings, an exception is proposed that would permit the vertical clearance at the door to be measured from the finish deck surface adjacent to the coamings and not the top of the coamings. A comment on earlier drafts of the guidelines noted that U.S. Coast Guard regulations permit vertical clearances to be 74 inches on circulation paths and that the proposed technical provisions for protruding objects would require 80 inches minimum vertical clearance, which would affect deck height and may create stability problems. The ferry case studies found that there were no stability problems due to this proposed technical provision. Chapter V 4: Onboard Accessible Routes and Accessible Passenger Boarding Systems Chapter V 4 contains proposed technical provisions for the components of onboard accessible routes and accessible passenger boarding systems, including walking surfaces with running slopes less than 1:20 (V403); doors, doorways, and gates (V404); ramps (V405); curb ramps (V406); elevators (V407); limited use-limited applic ation elevators (V408); and platform lifts (V409). In addition, Chapter V 4 contains proposed technical provisions for components that are specific to accessible passenger boarding systems, including gangways (V410) and manually powered boarding lifts (V411). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 4 are the same as those for landside facilities except as noted below. V403 Walking Surfaces Walking surfaces on vehicle decks would be permitted to overlap vehicle ways. For smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet, proposed exceptions would permit theProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 48 clear width of the walking surface to be 32 inches wide minimum instead of 36 inches wide minimum and would permit fold-down seats to project into walking surface clearances when the seats are in the down position. The proposed exceptions would reduce the impact on smaller passenger vessels such as ferries permitted to carry 150 or fewer passengers. V404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates Exceptions are proposed for doors and gates intended to be operated only by employees, and for doors and gates at entry and departure points. V404.2.5 Thresholds and Coamings U.S. Coast Guard regulations and international conv entions require certain doors on passenger vessels to have raised thresholds known as coamings that are three or more inches in height to provide a watertight barrier at the base of the doors. Coamings are essential to vessel stability and safety, but present barriers to accessibility. This section co ntains proposed technical pr ovisions for thresholds provided at doorways without coamings, and for single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors at doorways with coamings. An exception is proposed that would permit a 3/4 inch high maximum non-beveled threshold on the sealing side of weathertight doors where required by the administrative authority to meet weathertight door sealing requirements provided that the threshol ds contrast visually with adjacent deck surfaces. This exception can be used at doorways without c oamings, and doorways with coamings where single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic door s are provided. Before using this exception at doorways with coamings where single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors are provided, alternatives should be explored with the adm inistrative authority such as installing drainage systems where weathertight doors seal against the top of ramp surfaces. V404.2.5.1 Doorways without Coamings This section would require thresholds at doorways wi thout coamings to be 1/2 inch high maximum with a beveled edge on each side. An exception is proposed that would permit existing or altered thresholds to be 3/4 inch high maximum with a beveled edge on each side. V404.2.5.2 Doorways with Coamings This section would require doorways with coamings to conform to the minimum coaming height determined by the administrative authority. Question 32. Do passenger vessels exceed the mi nimum coaming height determined by the administrative authority? If so, comments should prov ide information explaining conditions where the minimum coaming height is exceeded. The Passenger Vessel Access Advisory Committee recommended that single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors be provided at do orways with coamings. We sponsored a research project by the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center to examine potential access solutions toProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 49 doorways with coamings. 33 A working group organized by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Passenger Vessel Association reviewed the research projec t report. The proposed technical provisions for doorways with coamings considered in the earlier drafts of the guidelines are revised based on the research project report, case studies, and input from the U.S. Coast Guard and Passenger Vessel Association working group. For single ramp access, this section would require a ramp on the side of the doorway to be protected from water infiltration. Changes in level would not be permitted within the maneuvering clearances specified on the other side of the door. For double ramp access, this section would require ramps on each side of the doorway and automatic doors at the doorway. A exception is proposed that would not require automatic doors where the doors are intended to be operated only by employees. For both single ramp access and double ramp access, this section would require the ramp width to be equal to or greater than the width of the maneuvering clearances specified on the side of the doorway where the ramp is provided An exception is proposed that would not require landings at the top of ramps provided at doorways with coamings. For smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet, exceptions are proposed that would permit doorways with coamings that provide single ramp access to have steeper running slopes on ramp runs and the maneuvering clear ances on the side of the doorway without a ramp to be 48 inches minimum in depth. An exception is proposed that would not require single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors where the administrative authority permits coamings to be removable; the doors are intended to be operated only by empl oyees; the coamings are readily re movable by the employees; and the weather deck areas accessed by the doors ar e not open to passengers when the vessel is underway except in emergencies. Where the administrative authority determines that it is not feasible to provide single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors at doorwa ys with coamings due to space limitations and watertight doors are provided instead of weathertight doors, an exception is proposed that would permit the thresholds on the sides of the watertight do ors containing the door seal to have non-beveled thresholds 1 1/4 inches high maximum provided that the thresholds contrast visually with adjacent deck surfaces. V404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware This section would require the force to activate operable parts of door and gate hardware to not exceed 5 pounds. Where the administrative authority determines that greater force is necessary, an exception would permit the administrative authority to establish the maximum force.

33. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center , ADA Access to Pa ssenger Vessels: Finding Safety Equivalence Solutions for Watert ight Doors with Coamings at: http://www@access-board.gov/pvag/

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### 50 V404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force This section would require fire doors and watertight doors for passenger use to have the minimum opening force determined by the administrative authority. Question 33. Do fire doors and watertight doors for passenger use exceed the minimum opening force determined by the administrative authority? If so , comments should provide information explaining conditions where the minimu m opening force is exceeded. The section would require other doors and gates for passenger use, except exterior hinged doors and gates, to have an opening force of 5 pounds maximum. Where the administrative authority determines that greater force is necessary, an exception would permit the administrative authority to establish the maximum force. A proposed exception would not r equire doors on sailing vessels to comply with the proposed technical provisions for opening force. V405 Ramps For smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet, proposed exceptions would permit the clear width of ramp ru ns (including the clear width between handrails, where provided) to be 32 inches minimum instead of 36 inches minimum; and the length of landings at the top and bottom of ramp runs to be 48 inches long minimum instead of 60 inches long minimum.
V407 Elevators This section would permit any door location on elevator cars that have 36 inches minimum door clear width.
V407 Elevators and V408 Limited Us e-Limited Application Elevators Where elevator cars provide emergency two-way comm unication systems, these sections would require the systems to provide a visual signal acknowledging that an emergency signal was received at the bridge or other space where em ergency actions are directed. Where a passenger vessel has more than one entr y deck, an exception is proposed that would not require the elevator car control button for the entr y deck to be identified with the entry deck tactile symbol. V409 Platform Lifts This section would require platform lifts to have a 450 pounds minimum rated load. We are considering increasing the rated load to 660 pounds for inclined platform lifts and 750 pounds for vertical platform lifts in the final guidelines. Product revi ews of available inclined and vertical platform lifts show that they meet the higher rated loads.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 51 Question 34. Are inclined lifts complying with the ASME A18.1- 2011 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts available that have rated loads greater than 660 pounds? How much more do inclined platform lifts with a 660 pounds rated load and ve rtical platform lifts with a 750 pounds rated load cost compared to platform lifts with a 450 pounds ra ted load? What are the benefits of inclined platform lifts with a 660 pounds rated load and vertical platform lifts with a 750 pounds rated load compared to platform lifts with a 450 pounds rated load? For smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet, a proposed exception would permit the lift platform to be to be 32 inches wide minimum where it is approached at the short side in order to allow the use of inclined platform lifts. V410 Gangways This section contains proposed technical provisions for gangways that are part of accessible passenger boarding systems, including slope (V410.2); cros s slope (V410.3); surfaces (V410.4); clear width (V410.5); transition plates (V410.6); landings (V410.7); handrails (V410.8); edge protection (V410.9); and wet conditions (V410.10). The section would require gangway runs to have a running slope of 1:12 maximum. For gangways carried on passenger vessels, a proposed exception would limit the total length of the gangway run or series of gangway runs to the beam of the passenger vessel (width of the vessel at its widest point). For gangways provided at landside facilities, a propos ed exception would limit the total length of the gangway run or series of gangway runs to 120 f eet. This would result in gangways with running slopes steeper than 1:12 in locations where there are severe ti dal or water fluctuations. However, satisfactory solutions cannot be achieved under all conditions in the marine environment. We defer to DOT and DOJ to address when accessible passenger boarding syst ems, including gangways, would be required since passenger boarding systems can be provided at land side facilities and involve operational issues between the owner or operator of the landside facilities and the passenger vessel owner or operator that DOT and DOJ are authorized to address. The section would prohibit changes in level, other than running slope and cross slope, on surfaces of gangway runs. A proposed exception would permit changes in level 1/4 inch without a bevel and 1/2 inch with a bevel on surfaces of gangway runs where conditions result in gangways with slopes greater than 1:4. Another proposed exception would permit changes in level on the portion of the surface of a gangway run that is outside a 36 inches wide minimum surface located between handrails and free of changes in level. For vehicle ferries, a proposed exception for running slope would be permitted where the only way for pedestrian passengers to embark or disembark is by wa y of a gangway that also functions as a vehicle transfer bridge. Another proposed exception woul d permit readily removable handrails on gangways that also function as a vehicle transfer bridge. For smaller passenger vessels where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet, a proposed exception would permit the clear width of gangway runs (including the width between handrails, where provided) to be 32 inches minimum instead of 36 inches minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 52 V411 Manually Powered Boarding Lifts This section contains the proposed technical provis ions for manually powered boarding lifts, including design load (V411.2); controls (V411.3); emergenc y operation (V411.4); equipment failure (V411.5); platform barriers (V411.6); platform surface and size (V411.7); platform approaches (V411.8); platform direction (V411.10); and handrails (V411.11). Manually powered boarding lifts can be used as a component of an accessible passenger boarding system or to access tender boarding platforms in certain conditions. Chapter V 5: General Passenger Vessel Elements Chapter V 5 contains the proposed technical provisi ons for pool stairs, including treads and risers (V502.2); closed risers (V502.3); tread surface (V 502.4); nosings (V502.5); and handrails (V502.6);. Chapter V 5 also contains the proposed technical pr ovisions for handrails, incl uding where they would be required (V503.1 and V503.2); continuity (V503.3); height (V503.4); clearance (V503.5); gripping surface (V503.6); cross section (V 503.7); surfaces (V5003,8); fittings (V503.9); and handrail extensions (V503.10). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 5 are the same as those for landside facilities except as noted below. Where the administrative authority requires handrails along walking surfaces with slopes not steeper than 1:20 to be located more than 38 inches above the deck, a proposed exception would not require the handrails to comply with the proposed technical provision for height. Chapter V 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Chapter V 6 contains the proposed technical provisi ons for drinking fountains (V602); toilet and bathing rooms (V603); water closets and toilet compartments (V604); urinals (V605); lavatories and sinks (V606); bathtubs (V607); shower compartments and rinsing showers (V608); grab bars (V609); tub and shower seats (V610); laundry equipment (V611); and saunas and steam rooms (V612). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 6 are t he same as those for landside facilities. Comments from the cruise industry on earlier drafts of the guidelines noted the need for flexibility in designing bathrooms in guest rooms with mobility features. The proposed technical provisions in V603.2.2 permit clear deck spaces, clearances at fixt ures, and turning spaces in bathrooms to overlap (e.g., clearances at water closets and roll-in showers can overlap). A grab bar would be required on the side wall opposite the seat in roll-in showers only if a side wall is provided. If no sidewall is provided, a grab bar would not be required. Chapter V 7: Communication Elements and Features Chapter V 7 contains the proposed technical provisi ons for visible notificati on appliances for general emergency alarms in public areas (V702); signs (V 703); telephones (V704); two-way communication systems (V705); assistive listening systems (V706); an d automatic teller machines and fare machines (V707). Except for general emergency alarms, which are discussed under Chapter V 2, the proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 7 are t he same as those for landside facilities.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 53 Chapter V 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements Chapter V 8 contains the proposed technical provis ions for wheelchair spaces, companion seats, and designated aisle seats (V802); dressing, fitting, and locker rooms (V803); galleys and pantries (V804); medical care facilities (V805); passenger guest r ooms (V806); and storage (V807). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 8 are the same as for landside facilities except as noted below. V802 Wheelchair Spaces For ferries permitted to carry 150 or fewer passenger s that provide only one tr ansportation seating area under 100 square feet, a proposed exception woul d permit wheelchair spaces in the transportation seating area to overlap onboard accessible routes , accessible means of escape, and means of escape required by the administrative authority. A proposed exception would not require shoulder alignment of wheelchair spaces and companion seats at tables and counters. V806.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features A proposed exception would permit shelving to be used in bathrooms to provide comparable counter top space. Where doors connect adjacent guest rooms and one of the guest rooms does not provide mobility features, a proposed exception would not r equire the door on the side of the guest room that does not provide mobility features to comply with the proposed technical provisions for maneuvering clearances. Where windows are provided in guest rooms with m obility features for operation by passengers, this section would require at least one window to meet the proposed technical provisions for operable parts in V309, including 5 pounds maximum force to operate. Question 35. Are marine windows available that do not require more than 5 pounds force to operate? Can methods or products used to facilitate window oper ation in landside facilities be used in the marine environment? Are automated marine windows available? Question 36. In new construction, can balcony doors t hat are not required to have coamings be designed to meet the proposed technical provisions in V404.2.5.1 for height (1/2 inch maximum) and openings (not allow passage of a sphere more than 1⁄2 inch in diameter)? Can drains be provided at balconies to prevent water from entering guest rooms? For the final guidelines, we are considering technical pr ovisions for beds that are fixed in place, including bed height and clearance between upper and lower berths. Question 37. Is the 17 inches to 19 inches height specified for shower seats and water closets appropriate for beds in guest rooms with mobility features? What should be the minimum clear height above the lower berth where upper and lower berths are provided? Chapter V 9: Built-In ElementsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 54 Chapter V 9 contains the proposed technical provis ions for built-in element s, including tables and counters (V902); benches (V903); and sales and service counters (V904). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 9 are the same as for landside facilities ex cept as noted below. Proposed exceptions would permit clear deck spaces at low beverage tables and narrow counters to be positioned for a parallel approach by passengers who use wheelchairs. Chapter V 10: Recreation Facilities Chapter V 10 contains the proposed technical provisi ons for recreation facilities, including exercise machines and equipment (V1002); miniature golf facili ties (V1003); play areas (V1004); swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (V1005); and shooting positi ons (V1006). The proposed technical provisions in Chapter V 10 are the same as for landside facilities. The proposed technical provisions for pool lifts w ould require single person poo l lifts to have a weight capacity of 300 pounds minimum and be capable of su staining a static load of at least one and a half times the rated load. Question 38. Are there factors unique to the marine environment that may warrant different technical provisions for pool lifts on passenger vessels, including lifting capacity? Chapter V 11: Tenders Chapter V 11 contains proposed scoping and technical provisions for tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. Chapter V 11 would require t enders to provide at least two wheelchair spaces. Chapter V 11 also would require at least one onboa rd accessible route to connect each wheelchair space to the entry and departure points of the t ender used by passengers in non-emergency conditions serving the seating area in which the wheelchair space is located. Question 39. Are there new tenders that do not meet the proposed scoping and technical provisions in Chapter V 11? 8. Regulatory Analyses Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) and Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review): The Office of Management and Budget has reviewed the proposed guidelines in accordance with Executive Orders 13563 and 12866. Among other things, Executive Order 13563 directs agencies to propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination that its benefits justify its costs; tailor the regulation to impose the least burden on society, consistent with obtaining the regulatory objectives; and, in choosing among alternative regulatory approa ches, select those approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13563 recognizes that so me benefits are difficult to quantify and provides that, where appropriate and permitted by law, agenc ies may consider and discuss qualitatively values that are difficult or impossible to quantify, includi ng equity, human dignity, fairness, and distributive impacts.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 55 We prepared a regulatory assessment of the co sts and benefits of the proposed guidelines. The regulatory assessment is available at: http://www.access-board.gov/pvag/ and http://www.regulations.gov

. We estimate the compliance costs separately for: (1) ferries, multi-purpose vessels such as dinner vessels and excursion vessels, and small cruise ships; and (2) large cruise ships operating in U.S. ports. We consider cruise ships permitted to carry bet ween 50 and 299 overnight passengers small cruise ships, and cruise ship permitted to carry 300 or more passengers large cruise ships. Ferries, Multi-Purpose Vessels, and Small Cruise Ships We estimate there were 454 ferries, 346 multi-pur pose vessels, and 32 small cruise ships in the size categories covered by the proposed guidelines operating in U.S. ports as of 2010. These 832 vessels are listed in Appendix I to the regulatory assessment, along with the data sources. Question 40. Are there vessels listed in Appendix I that should not be included in the appendix (e.g., vessels retired)? Are there vessels not listed in Appendix I that should be included in the appendix? We estimate 387 of the ferries (85%), 286 of the multi-purpose vessels (83%), and 23 of the small cruise ships (72%) for a total of 696 of the vessels (84%) are expected to reach the end of their service life over 20 years. We assume these vessels would be r eplaced by new vessels and the new vessels would have the same passenger and vehicle capacity, passenger amenities, and number of passenger decks as the vessels they replace. We also assume t he total number of vessels would be stable over 20 years. We conducted case studies of ten vessels to develop estimates of the compliance costs. We divided the 696 vessels that we assume to be replaced over 20 years into 13 groups by type and size of vessel and extrapolated the compliance costs from the case study vessels to these vessels. See Table 8 in regulatory assessment for the 13 groups of vessels and case study vessels matched with each group. The compliance costs include the following components:

• Vertical Access Construction Cost. This is the cost of installi ng an elevator, limited use-limited application elevator (LULA), or platform lift to connect passenger decks on a vessel with more than one deck. See Table 9 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the vertical access construction costs for the vessels

• Other Accessible Feature Costs. This includes the cost to expand toilet rooms; modify doors and thresholds; install automatic doors at doorways with coamings and double ramps; add assistive listening systems; and provide protected waiting areas as part of an accessible means of escape where passengers with disabilities wait for crew assistance during emergencies. See Table 10 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the other accessible feature costs for the vessels.

• Lengthening Cost. This is the cost of increasing the length of a vessel to accommodate the accessible features and maintain passenger and vehicle capacity. See Table 11 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the costs to lengthen the vessels.

• Redesign Cost. This is the cost for architectural design drawings for a new vessel that differs in design from the vessel it replaces. See Table 12 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the redesign costs for the vessels.

• Vertical Access Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost of maintaining an elevator, LULA, or platform lift to connect passenger decks. See Tabl e 13 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the vertical access maintenance costs for the vessels.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 56 • Automatic Door Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost of maintaining and replacing automatic doors at doorways with coamings and double ramps. See Table 13 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the automatic door maintenance costs for the vessels.

• Engine Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost for additional engine maintenance due to added weight from the accessible features and vessel lengthening. See Table 14 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the engine maintenance costs for the vessels.

• Fuel Cost. This is the annual cost for additional fuel consumption due to installing an elevator, LULA, or platform lift to connect passenger decks and ve ssel lengthening. See Table 14 in the regulatory assessment for estimates of the additional annual fuel costs for the vessels. We estimate the total compliance costs for the vessels annualized over 20 years are $16 million discounted at 7 percent and 3 percent. See Table 15 in the regulatory assessment for the total estimated compliance costs. Question 41. We request comment on the following qu estions regarding the regulatory assessment: (a) Is it reasonable to assume the number of ferries , multi-purpose vessels, and small cruise ships to which the proposed guidelines would apply woul d be stable over 20 y ears? Comments should include information to support alternate assumptions. (b) Are the compliance cost estimates reasonable? If the estimates are not reasonable, comments should identify the specif ic estimate that is not reasonable and alternative methods or sources of information to improve the estimate. (c) Would providing an elevator, LULA, or platform lift on the vessels in Table 9 in the regulatory assessment result in increased electr ical loads that would require larg er electric generator systems? Comments should include cost estimates for larger electric generator systems, where possible. (d) Are the assumptions regarding the increases in fuel consumption in Table 14 in the regulatory assessment reasonable? Comments should include information to support alternate assumptions. (e) Would increasing the lengthen of the vessels in Table 11 in the regulatory assessment impact their use of docking areas? Co mments should describe an y impacts and how to estimate the costs of the impacts. (f) Would the proposed guidelines result in vessel owners and operators reducing the passenger and vehicle capacity of the vessels or reducing passenger amenities such as fixed seating or guest rooms; or would vessel owners and operators increase the size of the vessels to maintain or increase the passenger and vehicle capacity and passenger amenities? If the passenger and vehicle capacity or passenger am enities would be reduced, we are interested in information to estimate the loss of capacity and net revenue loss. (g) Are there other compliance costs associated with the proposed guidelines that are not identified in the regulatory assessment? (h) Do the proposed guidelines have any unintended consequences for passenger vessels?Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 57 Large Cruise Ships We estimate there were 113 large cruise ships operating in U.S. ports as of 2011. These large cruise ships are listed in Appendix II to the regulatory assessment, along with the data sources. Question 42. Are there large cruise ships listed in Appendix II that should not be included in the appendix (e.g., vessels retired)? Are there large cruise ships not listed in Appendix II that should be included in the appendix? New large cruise ships provide many accessible features that would be required by the proposed guidelines, including elevators to connect passenger decks; guest room s with mobility features; guest rooms with communication features; wheelchair spac es and assistive listening systems in assembly areas; and pool lifts. We proposed to conduct case studies of new large cruise ships to examine the impact of the proposed guidelines on the vessels. However, we did not conduct case studies of large cruise ships because we could not find cruise ship ow ners and operators to participate in case studies. The cruise industry is concerned about the impact of the proposed scoping provision for guest rooms with mobility features. Due to the lack of information, we did not estimate the costs for large cruise ships to comply with the proposed guidelines other than the proposed scoping provision for guest rooms with mobility features. Question 43. Would new large cruise ships incur incr emental design, constr uction, operation and maintenance, or any other costs due to the propos ed guidelines? Which proposed provisions would result in incremental costs? We are interested in information to estimate the incremental costs. As discussed under V224.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features, the proposed guidelines would require cruise ships to provide a minimum number of guest r ooms with mobility featur es. Guest rooms with mobility features are typically larger than other guest rooms to accommodate passengers who use wheelchairs or scooters. According to the cruise in dustry, two guest rooms with mobility features occupy the same square footage as three guest rooms resulting in the loss of one guest room for every two guest rooms with mobility features. We estimate the number of guest rooms that would be lost over 20 years under the proposed scoping provision in Chapter 3 of the regulatory assessment. We estimate the 113 large cruise ships operating in U.S. ports as of 2011 contained 123,516 guest rooms, including 2,392 guest rooms with mobility features (1.9% of the total number of guest rooms). We assume 5 percent of the guest rooms in the cruise fleet are replaced annually and the total number of guest rooms increases by 3 percent annually. Based on these assumptions, we estimate 786 guest rooms would be lost over 20 years under the proposed scoping provision against the baseline of the cruise industry practice in the absence of the guidelines. According to the crui se industry, each guest r oom produced $140,000 gross revenue in 2005. Adjusting this figure for inflati on to $161,250 in 2011 dollars, we estimate the gross revenue loss annualized over 20 years is $50 milli on discounted at 7 percent, and $58 million discounted at 3 percent. We do not estimate costs for tenders because the proposed provisions for tenders are minimal and new tenders meet the provisions. BenefitsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 58 We do not quantify the benefits of the proposed guidelines due to the nature of the benefits. The proposed guidelines would address the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers encountered by individuals with mobility, hearin g, and vision disabilities on passenger vessels. Accessible passenger boardi ng systems would enable passengers with mobility disabilities to independently board and disembark from passenger vessels. Wheelchair spaces in seating areas would enable passengers who use wheelchai rs or scooters to sit with other passengers. Passengers with mobility disabilities would be able to use toilet rooms and guest rooms on passenger vessels and cruise ships. Assistive listening systems would enable passengers who have difficulty hearing to listen to a narrated tour delivered on t he public address system of an excursion vessel. Passengers who have difficulty seeing or are blind would be able to walk around passenger vessels without encountering protruding objects. The proposed guidelines would afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to travel on passenger vessels for employment, transportation, public accommodation, and leisure. The proposed guideli nes would enable individuals with disabilities to achieve greater participation in society, independent living, and economic self -sufficiency. The benefits are difficult to quantify, but include important national values recognized in Executive Order 13563 such as equity, human dignity, and fairness. The Survey of Income and Program Participation (S IPP) sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau asks questions about whether persons have difficulty per forming a specific set of functional activities. 34 The SIPP provides estimates of disability prevalen ce that are representative of the civilian noninstitutionalized population living in the United States. We recognize that not all these individuals are likely to directly benefit from the proposed guidelines because some may not use passenger vessels covered by the proposed guidelines. We do not have information to estimate the number of people with mobility disabilities or their family members who would directly benefit from the proposed guidelines. We provide the data below for illustrative purposes.
Persons with Mobi lity Disabilities The proposed provisions for accessible passenger boarding systems, onboard accessible routes, accessible means of escape, toilet rooms, wheelc hair spaces in assembly areas and transportation seating areas, and guest rooms with mobility featur es would directly benefit persons with mobility disabilities who use passenger vessels covered by the proposed guidelines. The SIPP data show among persons aged 15 and older, 30.6 million (12. 6%) had limitations associated with ambulatory activities of the lower body, including difficulty walk ing, climbing stairs, or us ing mobility devices. This number includes: • 23.9 million (9.9%) had difficul ty walking a quarter of a mile; • 22.3 million (9.2%) had difficulty climbing a flight of stairs; • 11.6 million (4.8%) used a cane, crutches, or walker to assist with mobility; and • 3.6 million (1.5%) used a wheelchair or scooter.

34. U.S. Census Bureau, Americ ans with Disabilities: 2010 at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70- 131.pdf

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### 59 Persons Who Have Difficulty Hearing or Are Deaf The proposed provisions for assistive listening sy stems, general emergency alarms, and guest rooms with communication features would directly benefit persons who have difficulty hearing or are deaf and use passenger vessels covered by the proposed gui delines. The SIPP data show among persons aged 15 and older 7.6 million (3.1%) had difficulty hearing, including 5.6 million (2.3%) used a hearing aid and 1.1 million (0.5%) were deaf. The SIPP reports that fewer persons with hearing im pairments compared to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES). NHANE S includes audiometric testing of participants. NHANES data for persons aged 12 and older show 30 million (12.7%) had a bilateral hearing loss and the number increases to 48.1 million (20.3%) when unilateral hearing loss is included. 35 Persons Who Have Difficulty Seeing or Are Blind The proposed provisions for protruding objects, elev ator call buttons and signals, and tactile and visual characters on signs would directly benefit persons who have difficulty seeing or are blind and use passenger vessels covered by the proposed guidel ines. The SIPP data show among persons aged 15 and older, 8.1 million (3.3%) had difficulty s eeing, including 2.0 million (0.8%) were blind. Question 44. Do the proposed guidelines have other qualitative benefits? Are there methods or sources of information for monetizing or quantifying the benefits of the proposed guidelines? Primary Estimates of Costs and Benefits The primary estimates of the costs and benefits of the proposed guidelines are shown in Table 6. We estimate the total compliance costs annualized over 20 years are $66 million discounted at 7 percent, and $74 million discounted at 3 percent.

35. Frank R. Lin, John K. Niparko, and Luigi Ferr ucci, Hearing Loss Prevalence in the United States, JAMA Internal Medicine (November 14, 2011) at: http://archinte.jamanetwor k.com/article.aspx?arti

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### Table 6. Primary Estimates of Costs and Benefits of Proposed Guidelines Table Annualized Over 20 Years (2011 Dollars)
7% Discount Rate 3% Discount Rate Costs $66 million $74 million

Benefits The proposed guidelines would addr e ss the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers encountered by individuals with mobility, hearing, and vision disabilities on passen ger vessels. The proposed guidelines would afford these individuals equal opportunity to travel on passenger vessels for employment, trans portation, public accommodation, and leisure. The benefits are difficult to quantify, but include important national values recognized in Executive Order 13563 such as equity, human dignity, and fairness. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 60 Question 45. Are there alternatives in addition to those included in the proposed guidelines that would: (1) achieve the statutory and regulatory objective to ensure that passenger vessels are readily accessible to and usable by passengers with disabilities; and (2) reduce the compliance costs for passenger vessel owners and operators? Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis We are required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act to consider the impact of regulatory proposals on small entities; analyze alternatives that minimize the impact on small entities; and make the analysis available for comment. We included an initial regulatory flexibility analysis to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act in Chapter 7 of the regulatory assessment. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis estimates the compliance costs for small entities that construct new vessels to replace existing vessels. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis include tables showing the compliance costs for 13 groups of vessels by type and size. Why Are We Issuing the Proposed Guidelines? We are required by section 502 of the Rehabilita tion Act and section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to issue ac cessibility guidelines for the cons truction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. We are issuing the proposed guidelines pursuant to this statutory authority. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are required to issue accessibility standards for th e construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA that are consistent with ou r guidelines. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the proposed gui delines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alte ration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 61 What is the Objective of, and Legal Basis for, the Proposed Guidelines? The objective of the proposed guidelines is to ensure that newly co nstructed and altered portions of passenger vessels are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. The legal basis for the proposed guidelines is section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act and section 504 of the ADA. How Many Small Entities Would Be Affected by Proposed Guidelines? The proposed guidelines would affect small busi nesses identified by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes listed in Table 7 and small governments with a population of 50,000 or less that own or operate passenger vessels, other than ferries or tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers; ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers; and tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. 

### Table 7. Small Business Ad ministration Size Standards

NAICS Code Small Business Size 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation 500 or fewer employees 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation 500 or fewer employees 483212 Inland Water Passenger Transportation 500 or fewer employees 487110 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water $7 million or less annual receipts 713210 Casinos (except Casino Hotels) $7 million or less annual receipts We estimate 381 small entities own or operate 635 ve ssels in the size categories covered by the proposed guidelines. This includes 372 small bus inesses that own or operate 257 ferries, 338 multipurpose vessels, and 23 small cruise ships permitted to carry 50 to 299 overnight passengers; and 9 small governments that own or operate 16 ferries and 1 multi-purpose vessel. What Are the Proposed Compliance Requirements? The proposed guidelines would apply wh en small entities replace their ex isting vessels with new vessels or add new vessels to their fleet. The proposed gui delines, themselves, would not require existing vessels to be made accessible except where altered. The proposed guidelines contain proposed scoping and technical provisions. The proposed scopi ng provisions specify what passenger vessel features would be required to be accessible. Where mu ltiple features of the same type are provided, the proposed scoping provisions specify how many of th e features would be required to be accessible. The proposed technical provisions spec ify the design criteria for accessible features. The passenger vessel features addressed by the proposed scoping and tec hnical provisions include onboard accessible routes connecting passenger decks and passenger amenities within decks; accessible means of escape; doorways and coamings; toilet room s; wheelchair spaces in assembly areas and transportation seating areas; assistive listening systems; general emergency alarms; guest rooms; and other passenger amenities. The proposed gui delines include proposed technical provisions for accessible passenger boarding systems. However, we defer to DO T and DOJ to address when accessible passengerProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 62 boarding systems would be required since passenger boarding systems can be provided at landside facilities and involve operational issues between the owner or operator of the landside facility and the passenger vessel owner or operator that DOT and DOJ are authorized to address. What Are the Compliance Costs for Small Entities? We estimate the compliance costs for small entities that construct new vessels to replace existing vessels. As shown in Table 8, we estimate 533 vessels owned or operated by small entities would reach the end of their expected service li fe over 20 years beginning in 2011. We assume small entities would construct new vessels to replace these vessels. The estimated compliance costs are based on case studies and are adjusted to 2011 dollars. 

### Table 8. Small Entity Vessels Replaced by Ne w Vessels Over 20 Years

Vessel Number Number Replaced Over 20 Years Ferries 273 238 Multi-Purpose Vessels 339 279 Small Cruise Ships 23 16 Total 635 533 The compliance costs include the following components:

• Vertical Access Cost. This is the cost of installing an elevat or, limited use-limited application elevator (LULA), or platform lift to connect passenger deck s on a vessel with more than one deck. When small entities construct new vessel s to replace existing vessels, we estimate 65 vessels would be required to provide a LULA at a cost of $297,000; 29 vessels would be required to provide an elevator at a cost of $372,000; 5 small cruise ship s that currently provide elevators would be required to provide larger elevators at a cost of $2,700; and 16 small cruise ships would be required to provide a platform lift to tender boarding platforms at the ster n of the vessel at a cost of $27,700. See Table 22 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur compliance costs for an elevator, LULA, or platform lift.

• Other Accessible Feature Costs. This includes the cost to expand toilet rooms; modify doors and thresholds; install automatic doors at doorways with coamings and double ramps; add assistive listening systems; and provide protected waiting areas as part of an accessible means of escape where passengers with disabilities wait for crew assistance during emergencies. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessel s, we estimate 516 vessels would incur compliance costs for other accessible features. The costs would range from $19,000 for mono-hull ferries permitted to carry 151 to 1,000 passengers plus vehicles to $631,000 for mono-hull ferries permitted to carry 1,001 or more passengers plus vehicles . The costs are higher for mono-hull ferries permitted to carry 1,001 or more passengers plus vehicles because the estimate is based on the case study of a 4,400 passenger and 30 vehicle ferry where the owner wanted to provide automatic sprinkler systems instead of protected waiting areas as part of an accessible means of escape even though the automatic sprinkler systems are more costly. Th e costs would be lower if protected waiting areasProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 63 are provided. See Table 23 in the regulatory asse ssment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur compliance costs for other accessible features.

• Lengthening Cost. This is the cost of increasing the length of a vessel to accommodate the accessible features and maintain passenger and vehicle capacity. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessels, we es timate 217 vessels would need to be lengthened due to the proposed guidelines. The costs would ra nge from $60,000 for mono-hull ferries permitted to carry 100 to 150 passengers to $2,117,000 for some small cruise ships. See Table 23 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur compliance costs to lengthen the vessel.

• Redesign Cost. This is the cost for architectural design drawings for a new vessel that differs in design from the existing vessel it replaces. W hen small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessels, we estimate 470 vessels wo uld need to be redesigned due to the proposed guidelines. The costs would range from $2,000 for some mono-hull ferries permitted to carry 151 to 1,000 passengers plus vehicles to $261,100 for so me small cruise ships. See Table 23 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur compliance costs to redesign the vessel.

• Additional Fuel Cost. This is the annual cost for additional fuel consumption due to installing an elevator, LULA, or platform lift to connect pa ssenger decks and vessel lengthening. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existi ng vessels, we estimate 243 vessels would incur additional fuel costs due to the proposed guidelines . The costs would range from $5,000 annually for mono-hull vessels permitted to carry 151 to 1,000 passengers to $214,000 annually for multi-hull vessels permitted to carry 151 to 600 passengers. S ee Table 24 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur additional fuel costs.

• Vertical Access Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost of maintaining an elevator, LULA, or platform lift to connect passenger decks. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessels, we estimate 100 vessels woul d incur these annual maintenance costs. The costs would be $5,500 for an elevator or LULA, and $2 ,800 for a platform lift. See Table 24 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur these annual maintenance costs.

• Additional Engine Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost for additional engine maintenance due to added weight from the accessible features or vessel lengthening. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessels, we estimate 37 vessels would incur these annual maintenance costs. The costs would be $22,000 for multi-hull ferries permitted to carry 100 to 150 passengers. See Table 24 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur these annual maintenance costs.

• Automatic Door Maintenance Cost. This is the annual cost of maintaining and replacing the automatic doors provided at doorways with coami ngs and double ramps. When small entities construct new vessels to replace existing vessels , we estimate 54 vessels would incur these annual maintenance costs. The costs would range from $1,000 for mono-hull multi-purpose vessels permitted to carry 500 to 1,000 passengers, to $6,000 for mono-hull multi-purpose vessels permitted to carry 1,001 or more passengers. See Table 24 in the regulatory assessment for the types and sizes of the vessels that would incur these annual maintenance costs.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



### 64 What Significant Alternatives Did We Consider? We based the proposed guidelines on our accessibility gui delines for landside facilities. Table 25 in the regulatory assessment compares the proposed guidelines for passenger vessels to the guidelines for landside facilities to show the exceptions and alte rnative provisions that we propose to reduce the impact on passenger vessels owners and operators, including small entities. Are There Other Relevant Federal Rules? DOT has issued regulations implementing the ADA for passenger vessels that provide designated public transportation services operated by state and lo cal governments or specif ied public transportation services operated by private entities that are pr imarily engaged in the busines s of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce. DOT has reserv ed a subpart in the regulations for accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of pa ssenger vessels in anticipation of our issuing these guidelines. See 49 CFR part 39, subpart E. DOJ has issued regulations implementing the ADA for state and local governments and public accommodations, including those provided on passenger vessels such as cruise ships, gaming vessels, and dinner vessels. See 28 CFR parts 35 and 36. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for th e construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) The proposed guidelines adhere to the fundamental federalism principles and policy making criteria in Executive Order 13132. The proposed guidelines are is sued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), civil rights legislation that was enacted by Congress pursuant to its authority to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and to regulate commerce. The ADA was enacted to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and to ensure that the federal government plays a central role in enforcing the standards. See 42 U.S.C. 12101 (b) (1) and (3). The ADA recognizes the authority of state and local governments to enact and enforce laws that provide for greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities. See 42 U.S.C. 1 2201 (b). State and local government agencies were members of the advisory committee that provided recommendations for the proposed guidelines. We made drafts of the guidelines available for pub lic comment in 2004 and 2006. State and local governments provided comments on the drafts. We considered the comments when developing the proposed guidelines. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act does not apply to proposed or final rules that enforce constitutional rights of individuals or enforce statutory rights that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or disability. Sinc e the proposed guidelines are issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohi bits discrimination on the basis of disability, an assessment of their effect on state, local, and trib al governments, and the private sector is not required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 65 List of Subjects in 36 CFR Part 1196 Civil Rights, Incorporation by reference, Individuals with disabilities, Transportation.

_________________________________ Karen L. Braitmayer, Chair. For the reasons stated in the preamble, we propose to add part 1196 to title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations to read as follows: PART 1196 – PASSENGER VESSEL S ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES Sec. 1196.1 Accessibi lity Guidelines. Appendix to Part 1196 – Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794f, 42 U.S.C. 12204. § 1196.1 Accessibility Guidelines. The accessibility guidelines for pa ssenger vessels covered by the Amer icans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are set forth in the appendix to this part. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are required to issu e accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA that are consistent with these guidelines. When DOT and DOJ issue accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA, passenger vessel owners and operators are required to comply with the standards.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: Preamble



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# CHAPTER V1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
V101 Purpose V101.1 General. T his document contains scoping and te chnical requirements for accessibility to passenger vessels by individuals with disabilities. The requirements are to be applied during the design, construction, additions to, and alteration of facilities and elements on passenger vessels to the extent required by regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Justice under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Advisory V101.1 General. In addition to the requirements contained in this document, covered entities must comply under the Americans with Disabilities Act with the regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (see 28 CFR part 35, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Govern ment Services, and part 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accomm odations and in Commercial Facilities) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (see 49 CFR part 37, Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities, and 49 CFR part 39, Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Passenger Vessels), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (see 29 CFR part 1630, Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act). V101.2 Effect on Removal of Barriers in Existing Passenger Vessels. This do cument does not address existing passenger vessels unless altered at the discretion of a covered entity. The U.S. Department of Justice has authority over existing pa ssenger vessels that are subject to the requirement for removal of barriers under title III of the ADA. Any determination that this document applies to existing passenger vessels subject to the barrier removal require ment is solely within the discretion of the U.S. Department of Justice and is effective only to the extent required by regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. V102 Dimensions for Adults and Children. The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. In addition, this document includes technical requirements based on children’s dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water closets, toilet compartments, lavatories and sinks, and tables and counters. V103 Equivalent Facilitation. Noth ing in these requirements prevents the use of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, pr ovided they result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability. Advisory V103 Equivalent Facilitation. The responsibility for demonstrating equivalent facilitation in the event of a challenge rests with the covered entity. With the exception of transit vehicles and faciliti es, which are covered by regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, there is no process for certifying that an alternative design provides equivalent facilitation.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION



### 68 V104 Standard Practices
V104.1 Dimensions. Dimension s that are not stated as “maximum” or “minimum” are absolute. V104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances. All dimensions are subject t o conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points. Advisory V104.1.1 Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances. Conventional industry tolerances recognized by this provision include those for field conditions and those that may be a necessary consequence of a particular m anufacturing process. Recognized tolerances are not intended to apply to design work.

V104.1.2 Slopes. Slopes are measured when the passenger vessel is in a static design condition at full load. V104.2 Calculation of Percentages. Where the required number of elements or facilities to be provided is determined by calculations of ratios or percentages and remainders or fractions result, the next greater whole number of such elements or facilities shall be provided. Where the determination of the required size or dimension of an element or faci lity involves ratios or percentages, rounding down for values less than one half shall be permitted. It is good practice when specifying dimens ions to avoid specifying a tolerance where dimensions are absolute. For example, if this document requires “11⁄2 inches,” avoid specifying “11⁄2 inches pl us or minus X inches.” Where the requirement states a specified range, such as in Section V609.4 where grab bars must be installed between 33 inches and 36 inches above the deck surface, the range provides an adequate tolerance and therefore no tolerance outside of the range at either end point is permitted. Where a requirement is a minimum or a maximum dimension that does not have two specific minimum and maximum end points, tolerances may apply. Where an element is to be installed at the minimum or maximum permitt ed dimension, such as “15 inches minimum” or “5 pounds maximum”, it would not be good practice to specify “5 pounds (plus X pounds) or 15 inches (minus X inches).” Rather, it would be good practice to specify a dimension less than the required maximum (or more than the required minimum) by the amount of the expected field or manufacturing tolerance and not to state any tolerance in conjunction with the specified dimension. Specifying dimensions in design in the ma nner described above will better ensure that facilities, spaces and elements on passenger vessels accomplish the level of accessibility intended by these requirements. It will also more often produce an end result of strict and literal compliance with the stated requirements and eliminate enforcement difficulties and issues that might otherwise arise. Informati on on specific tolerances may be available from industry or trade organizations and published references.Figure V104 Graphic Convention for Figures Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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### 70 V105 Referenced Standards V105.1 General. The standards listed in V105.2 are incorporated by reference in this document and are part of the requirements to the prescribed extent of each such reference. The Director of the Federal Register has approved these standards for incorpor ation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 (Incorporation by Refer ence). Copies of the referenced standards may be inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004. V105.2 Referenced Standards. The specific edition of the standards listed below are referenced in this document. Where differences occur between this document and the referenced standards, this document applies. V105.2.1 ASTM. Copies of the referenced standards may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (http:// www.astm.org). ASTM F1292-99 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see V1004.2.6.2). ASTM F1292-04 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see V1004.2.6.2). ASTM F1487-01 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (see V106.5 “Use Zone”). ASTM F1951-99 Standard Specification for Determi nation of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (see V1004.2.6.1).
V105.2.2 NFPA. Copies of the referenced standard may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169 -7471 (http:// www.nfpa.org). NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 Edition (see V702.2, and V806.3.3.1). V106 Definitions V106.1 General. For the purpose of this document, the terms defined in V106.5 have the indicated meaning. V106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards. Terms not defined in V106.5 or in regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act, but sp ecifically defined in a referenced standard, shall have the specified meaning from the referenced standard unless otherwise stated. V106.3 Undefined Terms. The meaning of terms not specifically defined in V106.5 or in regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U. S. Department of Transportation to implement theProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 71 Americans with Disabilities Act, or in U.S. Coast Guard regulations, or in re ferenced standards shall be as defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context implies. V106.4 Interchangeability. Words, terms and phrases used in the singular include the plural and those used in the plural include the singular. V106.5 Defined Terms.
Accessible. A passenger vessel or portion thereof that complies with this document. Addition. An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross deck area of a passenger vessel. Administrative Authority. For U.S. flag vessels, the administrative authority is the U.S. Coast Guard. For foreign flag vessels, the administrative authority is entity designated by the foreign nation that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, construction, or alteration of passenger vessels. Alteration. A change to a passenger vessel that affects or could affect the usability of the passenger vessel or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan c onfiguration of bulkheads (w alls) and partitions. Normal maintenance, painting or wallpapering, or changes to propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the passenger vessel. Area of Sport Activity. That portion of a room or space where t he play or practice of a sport occurs. Assembly Area. A portion of a passenger vessel, used for the purpose of entertainment or educational gatherings, or similar purposes. For t he purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, pa ssenger meeting rooms, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters, and dinner theaters. Assistive Listening System (ALS). An amplification system utiliz ing transmitters, receivers, and coupling devices to bypass the ac oustical space between a sound source and a listener by means of induction loop, radio frequency modula tion (FM), or infrared equipment. Bulkhead Deck. The upper most deck to which watertight bulkheads (walls) and the watertight shell extend. Camber. The transverse curvature given to the weather deck surfaces to shed water readily, increase deck surface strength, and increase headroom clearance on the centerline for the deck below. Also known as the rise or crown of a deck. Catch Pool. A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes. Characters. Letters, numbers, punctuation marks and typographic symbols. Children’s Use. Describes spaces and elements specifical ly designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION



### 72 Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of pass age provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, weather deck areas, passageways, elev ators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and landings. Coaming. The vertical plating located at the base of a doorway for the purpose of stiffening the edges of the opening and resisting entry of water. Cross Slope. The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope). Curb Ramp. A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it. Deck. A horizontal division of a passenger vessel which contains space designed for passenger occupancy and generally corresponds to a story in a bui lding. A horizontal division without enclosed space, such as a sun deck, is considered a deck even though it is not provided with a covering. A deck containing one or more mezzani nes has more than one deck level. Element. An architectural or mechanical component of a passenger vessel, facility, or space. Elevated Play Component. A play component that is approached above the ground level of the play area and that is part of a composite play stru cture consisting of two or more play components attached or functionally linked to create an inte grated unit providing more than one play activity. Entry Deck. A deck which contains passenger entry and departure points which allow pedestrian passengers to embark or disembark a passenger vessel from tenders, fixed piers, floating piers, or the land in non-emergency conditions. Facility. All or any portion of passenger vessels, stru ctures, vessel improvements, elements, and pedestrian routes or vehicular ways located on a passenger vessel. Ferry. A vessel that is used on a regular schedule to : (1) provide transportation only between places that are not more than 300 miles apart, and (2) transpor t only passengers, or vehi cles or railroad cars used in transporting passengers or goods. Gangway. A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway which consists of one or more runs. Ground Level . The level within a deck where a play area is located. Ground Level Play Component. A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level

. Mail Boxes. Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages, or other deliverable matter. Mezzanine. An intermediate level or levels between t he deck surface and ceiling of any deck with an aggregate deck surface area of not more than one-third of the area of the room or space in which the level or levels are located. Mezzanines have suff icient elevation that space for human occupancy can be provided on the deck level below. Also known as the tween deck.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 73 Operable Part. A component of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element. Pictogram. A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facili ties, or concepts. Play Area. A portion of a passenger vessel containing play components designed and constructed for children. Play Component. An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Qualified Historic Passenger Vessel. A passenger vessel that is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as historic under an appropriate State or local law. Ramp. A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20. Running Slope. The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope). Sailing Vessel. A vessel principally equipped for propulsion by sail even if the vessel has an auxiliary means of propulsion. Sheer. The fore-and-aft curvature from bow to stern of a ship’s deck surface as shown in side elevation. Soft Contained Play Structure. A play structure made up of one or more play components where the user enters a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materi als, such as plastic, netting, or fabric. Space. A definable area, such as a room, toilet room, corridor, assembly area, open deck area, storage room, alcove, or lobby Structural Members. The components of the passenger vessel that give it its inherent strength, integrity, and resistance to damage. Examples include, but are not limited to, the keel, keelson, stem and stern posts, frames, longitudinals, structural decks, structural and fire protection bulkheads (walls), gussets, stanchions, columns, girders, beams, knees, trusses, an d hull plating and planking. Tactile. An object that can be perceived using the sense of touch. Technically Infeasible. With respect to an alteration of a passenger vessel, something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering an essential structural member; or becaus e other existing physical or vessel constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements. Tender. A vessel primarily intended for transpor ting passengers for non-emergency purposes between passenger vessels and shore side facilities.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION



### 74 Transition Plate. A sloping pedestrian walkway located at the end(s) of a gangway, or between gangways segments on a telescoping gangway. Transportation Seating Area . An area, other than an assembly area, where fixed seats are provided for passengers. TTY. An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Ma chinery that employs interactive text-based communication through the transmission of coded si gnals across the telephone network. TTYs may include, for example, devices known as TDDs (telecommuni cation display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf persons) or computers with special modems. TTYs are also called text telephones. Use Zone. The area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that is designated by ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (incorporated by referenc e, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) for unrestricted circulation around the play equipment and where it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the play equipment. Vehicular Way. A route provided for vehicular traffic. Wheelchair Space. Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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# CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS
V201 Application V201.1 Scope. All a reas of newly designed and newly co nstructed passenger vessels and altered portions of existing passenger vessels shall comply wi th this document to the extent required by V201.1. Advisory V201.1 Scope. The requirements are to be applied to all areas of a passenger vessel unless exempted, or where scoping limits the number of spaces and elements required to comply with this document.

V201.1.1 Large Vessels. Passeng er vessels, other than ferries and tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers shall comply with Chapters V 1 through V 10. Advisory V201.1.1 Large Vessels. For U.S. flag passenger vessels, the US Coast Guard (USCG) determines the number of passengers a vessel is permitted to carry and how many, if any, would be overnight passengers. This information is recorded in the vessel’s certificate of inspection (COI) which is required to be carried onboard the vessel. Under USCG regulations, it is possible that a vess el could be capable of carrying more passengers then the COI allows. However, the vessel owner may certificate a vessel to carry fewer than the maximum for business and regulatory reasons.

V201.1.2 Ferries. Ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers shall comply with Chapters V 1 through V 10. Advisory V201.1.2 Ferries. There are passenger vessels which are referred to as water taxis. If a water taxi meets the definition of a ferry in section V106.5 and is permitted to carry more than 99 passengers, the water taxi is subject to the requirements of this document.

V201.1.3 Tenders. Tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers shall comply with Chapters V 1 and V 11. V201.2 Application Based on Facility Use. Where a facility, room, or space on a passenger vessel contains more than one use, each portion shall comply with the applicable requirements for that use. Example 1 (Exempted Spaces). Areas intended for use only b y employees are not required to comply with this document (V203.2). Example 2 (Space Scoping). Not all clustered single user toilet rooms must comply with this document (V213.2 Exception 4). Example 3 (Element Scoping). Operable part s provided in passenger areas must comply with this document (V205.1), but the operable parts in passenger areas intended for use only by employees are not required to comp ly with this document (V205.1 Exception 1).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 76 V201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. These requirements shall apply to temporary and permanent structures on passenger vessels. Advisory V201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. Temporary facilities covered by these requirements include, but are not limited to, reviewing stands, bleacher areas, stages, platforms and daises, fixed furniture systems, wall systems, and exhibit areas. V202 Existing Passenger Vessels V202.1 General. Additions and alterations to existing passenger vessels shall comply with V202.
V202.2 Additions. Each add ition to an existing passenger vessel shall comply with the requirements for new construction.
V202.3 Alterations. Where existing elements or spaces ar e altered, each altered element or space shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where elements or spaces are altered and the circulation path to the altered element or space is not altered, an onboard accessible route shall not be required. 2. In alterations, where compliance with applicab le requirements is technically infeasible, the alteration shall comply with the requir ements to the maximum extent feasible. 3. In alterations, each alteration shall provide ac cessibility to the maximum extent feasible where compliance with applicable provisions would result in: (a) an increase in tonnage that changes the passenger vessel’s classification from 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels Carrying More Than 150 Passengers or With Overnight Accommodations For More Than 49 Passengers) or 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons)) to 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels); (b) a violation of the minimum requirements established by the administrative authority for the stability of the vessel; (c) a reduction in the structural integrity or fire resistance of a Class A or B bulkhead (wall) or deck surface; or (d) an increase in power load in excess of the existing power supply. Advisory V202.3 Alterations. Although covered entities are permitted to limit the scope of an alteration to individual elements, the alte ration of multiple elements within a room or space may provide a cost-effective opportunity to make the entire room or space accessible. Any elements or spaces of the passenger vessel that are required to comply with these requirements must be made accessible within the scope of the alteration, to the maximum extent feasible. If providing accessibility in compliance wi th these requirements for people with one type of disability (e.g., people who use wheelchairs) is not feasible, accessibility must still be provided in compliance with the requirements for people with other types of disabilities (e.g., people who have hearing impair ments or who have vision impairments) to the extent that such accessibility is feasible.

V202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction in Access. An alteration tha t decreases or has the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a passenger vessel below the requirements for new construction at the time of the alteration is prohibited.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 77 V202.3.2 Extent of Application. An alteration of an existing element, space, or area of a passenger vessel shall not impose a requirement for accessi bility greater than required for new construction. V202.4 Alterations to Qualified Historic Passenger Vessels. Alterations to a qualified historic passenger vessel shall comply with V202.4. EXCEPTION: Where the State Historic Preservation Of ficer or Advisory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with th e requirements for onboard accessible routes or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the hi storic significance of the passenger vessel, the exceptions for alterations to qualified historic passenger vessels for that element shall be permitted to apply. V203 General Exceptions V203.1 General. Passenger vessels shall be exempt from these requirements to the extent specified by V203. V203.2 Employee Areas and Features. Areas and features of passenger vessels which are intended for use only by employees shall not be required to comply with this document.

V203.3 Limited Access Spaces. Spaces accessed only by ladder s, catwalks, crawl spaces, manholes, hatches, or very narrow passageways shall not be required to comply with this document. V203.4 Camber and Sheer. Where necessary to meet camber and sheer needs of the vessel, running slopes and cross slopes shall comply with this document to the maximum extent feasible. V203.5 Water Slides. Water slides shall not be required to comply with this document. V203.6 Raised Diving Boards. Raised diving boards shall not be required to comply with this document. V203.7 Diving Platforms and Swimming Platforms. Diving platforms and swimming platforms shall not be required to comply with this document, if the platforms: 1) are located on the outboard side of passenger vessels, 2) do not function as part of a passenger boarding system subject to V208, and 3) do not function as a tender boardi ng platform subject to V206.4. Advisory V203.2 Employee Areas and Features. Where an accessible means of escape required by V207 runs through an employee sp ace, only the circulation path in the space containing the accessible means of escape is subject to applicable accessibility requirements because the circulation path is not intended for use only by employees. Nothing in this section or this document alters an employer's obligation under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act to prov ide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, which may include modifications to areas and features of passenger vessels that are intende d for use only by employees, unless doing so would cause the employer undue hardship. Compliance with this document is not a defense to the claim that an employer has violated Title I by failing to make such areas or features accessible to an employee or app licant as a reasonable accommodation.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 78 V203.8 Raised Boxing and Wrestling Rings. Raised boxing or wrestling rings shall not be required to comply with this document. V203.9 Furnishings. Fu rnishings that are not fixed to the passenger vessel shall not be required to comply with this document. V204 Protruding Objects V204.1 General. Prot ruding objects on circulation paths shall comply with V307. Stairways and stair towers on passenger vessels subject to 46 CFR 72.05-20 or 116.438 (e) shall be clear of all obstructions other than handrails. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Within areas of sport activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with V307. 2. Within play areas, protruding objects on circulat ion paths shall not be required to comply with V307 provided that ground level accessible rout es provide vertical clearance complying with V1004.2. V205 Operable Parts V205.1 General. Opera ble parts on elements required to comply with this document, on onboard accessible routes, and in rooms or spaces required to comply with this document shall comply with V309. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Opera ble parts that are intended for use only by employees shall not be required to comply with V309. 2. Electrical or communication re ceptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with V309. 3. Where two or more outlets are provided in a galle y or pantry above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to comply with V309. 4. Deck surface electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with V309. 5. HVAC diffusers shall not be required to comply with V309. 6. Except for light switches, where redun dant contro ls are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to comply with V309. 7. Exercise machines shall not be required to comply with V309. Advisory V205.1 General. Section V205.1 covers controls used by passengers, such as light switches, electrical outlets, environment al controls, dispensers and trash receptacles.
V206 Onboard Accessible Routes V206.1 General. Onbo ard accessible routes shall be provided in accordance with V206 and shall comply with V402.1. V206.2 Where Required. Onboar d accessible routes shall be provided where required by V206.2.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 79 V206.2.1 Multi-Deck Passenger Vessels. At least one onboard accessible route shall connect each passenger deck and mezzanine in multi-deck passenger vessels. Where passenger vessels have multiple entry decks, at least one onboard accessible route shall connect each entry deck. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Passenger vessels that have only tw o passenger decks shall not be required to provide an onboard accessible route to connec t the decks unless both decks are entry decks. 2. Where each passenger deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the passenger vessel shall not be required to provide an onboard ac cessible route connecting passenger decks that are not entry decks. 3. Where a passenger vessel has more than one entry deck and is otherwise eligible to use exception 1 or 2, the entry decks shall not be required to be connected to an onboard accessible route provided that at least one designated entr y deck: (a) serves each stop used for embarking and disembarking passengers, and (b) contains passenger amenities in accordance with V211.1.1, V213.1.1, V222.2, and V224.6, where such passenger amenities are provided on the vessel. 4. On high-speed passenger vessels that have onl y three passenger decks and do not transport vehicles or overnight passengers, an onboard acce ssible route shall not be required to connect the decks provided that at leas t one designated entry deck: (a) serves each stop used for embarking and disembarking passengers; (b) contai ns passenger amenities in accordance with V211.1.1, V213.1.1, V222.2, and V224.6, where such passenger amenities are provided on the vessel; and (c) contains at least one exterior pa ssenger area that is uncovered by other decks, where an uncovered exterior passenger area is provided on the vessel. 5. On high-speed passenger vessels that do not transport overnight passengers, a deck that has no enclosed passenger spaces and is not an entry deck shall not be required to be connected to an onboard accessible route provided that at l east one exterior passenger area that is uncovered by other decks is provided on an entry deck or a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. 6. On vehicle ferries, where a deck, other than an entry deck, is divided into two separate segments and no horizontal circulation path is provided between the two segments, only one segment of the divided deck is required to be connected by an onboard accessible route. 7. On vehicle ferries, decks containing vehicle pa rking lanes that are designed to be raised and lowered and do not provide any other passenger amenities shall not be required to be connected to an onboard accessible route. 8. Decks, other than entry decks, that are less than 300 (28 m 2 ) square feet shall not be required to be connected to an onboard accessible route. 9. Decks below the bulkhead deck shall not be required to be connected to an onboard accessible route. 10. Where exceptions for alterations to qualifie d historic passenger vessels are permitted by V202.4, an onboard accessible route shall not be required between decks.Advisory V206.2.1 Multi-Deck Passenger Vessels

. Deck is a d efined term in this document (see V106.5). Under section V206.2.1, all passenger decks and mezzanines must be connected to an onboard accessible r oute in multi-deck vessels, unless an exception applies. Where an exception applies and a deck is not required to be connected to an elevator or other means of vertical access, the mezzanine on that deck is also not required to be connected to a means of vertical access. However, the exceptions do not exempt the elements and spaces located within such decks and mezzanines from compliance with this document. For example, a drinking fountain on a passenger deck not connected by an elevator or other means of ve rtical access must still comply with V211 and be located on an accessible route within the deck required by V206.2.2. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 80 V206.2.1.1 Stairs and Escalators in Existing Passenger Vessels. In alterations and additions, where an escalator or stair is provided where none existed previously and major structural modifications are necessary for the installation, at least one onboard accessible route shall be provided between the levels served by the escalator or stair unless exempted by V206.2.1 Exceptions 1 through 10. V206.2.2 Spaces and Elements. With in a deck, at least one o nboard accessible route shall connect all spaces and elements within the passenger vessel required to comply with this document which are otherwise connected by a circulation path, unl ess exempted by V206.2.1 Exceptions 1 through 10. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In assembly areas with fixed seat ing required to comply with V221, an onboard accessible route shall not be required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an onboard accessible route are not provided. 2. Onboard accessible routes shall not be required to connect mezzanines where passenger vessels have no more than one passenger deck. In addition, onboard accessible routes shall not be required to connect decks or mezzanines wh ere multi-deck passenger vessels are exempted by V206.2.1 Exceptions 1 through 10. Advisory V206.2.2 Spaces and Elements. Accessible routes must connect all spaces and elements required to be accessible including changes in level (e.g., tender platforms, raised dining areas, and speaker platforms) within th e deck. Where an elevator or other means of vertical access is not required by V206.2 .1 to a passenger deck, the requirements of V206.2.2 still apply within that deck. Where a percentage of elements or spaces are required to comply with this document, then only the percentage of elements and spaces that are required to be accessible must be connected to an accessible route.
V206.2.3 Restaurants and Cafeterias. In rest aurants and cafeterias, at least one onboard accessible route shall be provided to all dining ar eas, including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining areas. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In p assenger vessels not required to provide an onboard accessible route between decks, an onboard accessible route shall not be required to a mezzanine dining area where the mezzanine contains less than 25 percent of the total combined area for seating and dining and where the same decor and services are provided in the accessible area.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 81 2. In alterations, an onboard acce ssible route shall not be required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in a space required to comply with this document and not restricted to use by people with disabilities. Advisory V206.2.3 Restaurants and Cafeterias Exception 2. Examples of “same services” include, but are not limited to, bar service, rooms having smoking and nonsmoking sections, lotto and other table games, carry-out, and buffet service. Examples of “same decor” include, but are not limited to, seating at or near windows and railings with views, areas designed with a certain theme, party and banquet rooms, and rooms where entertainment is provided.
V206.2.4 Performance Areas. Where a circulation p ath directly connects a performance area to an assembly seating area, at least one onboard access ible route shall directly connect the assembly seating area with the performance area. V206.2.5 Bowling Lanes. Wh ere bowling lanes are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of each type of bowling lane, shall be on an onboard accessible route. V206.2.6 Court Sports. In court sports, at least one onboard ac cessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court. V206.2.7 Exercise Machines and Equipment. Exercise machines and equipment required to comply with V230 shall be on an onboard accessible route. V206.2.8 Miniature Golf Facilities. Holes requ ired to comply with V231.2, including the start of play, shall be on an onboard accessible route. Accessib le routes serving miniature golf facilities shall comply with V402 except as modified by V1003.2. V206.2.9 Play Areas. Pla y areas shall provide onboard accessible routes in accordance with V206.2.9. Accessible routes serving play areas shall comply with V402 except as modified by V1004.2. V206.2.9.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. At least one onboard accessible route shall be provided within the play area. The onboard accessible route shall connect ground level play components required to comply with V232.2.1 and elevated play components required to comply with V232.2.2, including entry and exit points of the play components. Advisory V206.2.9.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. The term “ground level” is used in this document and refers to the base level of a playground. Assistance material written for landside applications is available at www.access-board.gov and can aid in applying the play area provisions to passenger vessels.

V206.2.9.2 Soft Contained Play Structures. Where three or fewer entry points are provided for soft contained play structures, at least one entr y point shall be on an onboard accessible route.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 82 Where four or more entry points are provided for soft contained play structures, at least two entry points shall be on an onboard accessible route.
V206.3 Location. Onboard accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general passenger circulation paths. Where any two in terior spaces which are required to comply with this document are connected by an interior general passenger circulation path, the onboard accessible route connecting the same two spaces shall also be interior. An onboard accessible route connecting any two spaces required to comply with this docum ent shall not be more than 300 feet (91 m) longer than the shortest general passenger circulat ion path connecting the same two spaces. EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), V206.3 shall not apply. V206.4 Entry and Departure Points. Each entry and departure point used by passengers shall be on an onboard accessible route. EXCEPTION: Only one tender boarding platform on the po rt and starboard side of the vessel shall be required to be on an onboard accessible route. V206.5 Doors, Doorways, and Gates. Doors, doorways, and gates providing user passage shall be provided in accordance with V206.5. V206.5.1 Deck Entry and Departure. Where doors, doorways, or gates are provided at entry and departure points required to comply with V206.4, at least one door, doorway, or gate shall comply with V404. V206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces. Within a passenger vessel, at least one door, doorway, or gate serving each room or space complying with these requirements shall comply with V404.
V206.6 Elevators. Elevators provided for passengers shall comply with V407. Where multiple elevators are provided, each elevator shall comply with V407. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In passenger vessels less than 10,000 gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage Measurem ent of Ships, elevators complying with V408 shall be permitted. 2. In passenger vessels permitted to use the excepti ons to V206.2.1 or permitted by V206.7 to use a platform lift, elevators comply ing with V408 shall be permitted. V206.6.1 Existing Elevators. Where elements of existing elevator s are altered, the same element shall also be altered in all elevators that are programmed to respond to the same hall call control as the altered elevator and shall comply with the re quirements of V407 or V408 for the altered element. V206.7 Platform Lifts. Platform lifts shall comply with V409 . Platform lifts shall be permitted as a component of an onboard accessible route in accordance with V206.7. EXCEPTION: In alterations, platform lifts shall be permitted as a component of any onboard accessible route. V206.7.1 Decks Less Than 3,000 Square Feet. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an onboard accessible route to decks that are less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 83 V206.7.2 Vertical Clearance Constraints. Platform lifts shall be permitted where the vertical clearance constraints of a route where a passenger vessel operates makes the use of an elevator infeasible. V206.7.3 Wheelchair Spaces. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an onboard accessible route to comply with the wheelchair space dis persion and line-of-sight requirements of V221 and V802. V206.7.4 Performance Areas and Speakers’ Platforms. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide onboard accessible routes to perfor mance areas and speakers’ platforms. V206.7.5 Passenger Guest Rooms. Platform lifts shall be permi tted to connect levels within guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with V806.2. V206.7.6 Tender Platforms. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an onboard accessible route to tender boarding platforms. EXCEPTION: Where platform lifts serving tender boarding platforms are exposed to waves and the tender boarding platforms are less than 300 square feet (28 m 2 ), manually powered boarding lifts complying with V411 shall be permitted. V206.7.7 Play Areas. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide onboard accessible routes to play components or soft contained play structures. V206.8 Security Barriers. Security barriers, including but not limited to, security bollards and security check points shall not obstruct a required onboard ac cessible route or accessible means of escape. EXCEPTION: Where security barriers incorporate elements that cannot comply with these requirements such as certain metal detectors, fl uoroscopes, or other similar devices, the onboard accessible route shall be permitted to be locate d adjacent to the security barriers. The onboard accessible route shall permit persons with disabili ties passing around security barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided others passing through the security barrier. V207 Accessible Means of Escape V207.1 General. Where the administrative authority requires a passenger vessel to have a means of escape, an accessible means of escape shall be pr ovided and shall provide a substantially equivalent level of protection from hazards as is required by the administrative authority for the means of escape. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where a required means of escape is perm itted by the administrative authority to include a ladder, window, hatch, or deck scuttle, t he corresponding accessible means of escape shall not be required. 2. In alterations, accessible means of escape shall not be required.Advisory V207.1 General. An administrative authority, such as the U.S. Coast Guard, typically requires passenger vessel s subject to its jurisdiction to have one or more means of escape from occupied rooms and spaces con necting to areas where passengers and crew can be evacuated from the vessel (e.g. survival craft embarkation stations). Generally, a means of escape provides a protected and unobstructed way of travel that may include horizontal components (e.g., doorways and passageways) and vertical components (e.g., stairways). The means of escape also may include areas of refuge (also known as muster stations or assembly stations) that are desi gned to protect occupants from the effects of hazards such as fire and smoke. Passengers may be required to wait in these areas temporarily before they are either permitted to re-enter the affected areas where hazards are no longer a threat or may be routed to ar eas where they can evacuate the vessel. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 84 The accessible means of escape required by this document must provide passengers who cannot use an inaccessible means of escape with a substantially equivalent level of protection from hazards as is provided pass engers who can use an inaccessible means of escape. Accessible means of escape should be independently usable by passengers with disabilities and should be made up of onboard accessible route components to the extent possible. However, an accessible means of escape may include inaccessible components where passengers with disabilities would be assi sted by crew members. For example, a stairway or an exit only doorway with coami ngs may be part of an accessible means of escape but if passengers with disabilities woul d have to wait for crew assistance at or near the stairway or doorway, the waiting area should be sufficiently protected from hazards in order to provide the occupants a level of protection that is substantially equivalent to the level of protection afforded by the means of escape provided passengers who can use stairs unassisted. Similarly, elevators and platform lifts may require crew operation during emergencies. If passengers with disabilities w ould have to wait at or near elevator or platform lift landings, the waiting area should af ford them substantially equivalent protection. A protected waiting area would not be needed where another equivalent method of protection is provided, such as where passenger vessels are protected by automatic sprinkler systems or areas are open to the weather. A protected waiting area should be sized to accommodate at least one clear deck space (see V305) for each occupant to be served. Bu ilding codes typically require one such space per 200 occupants based on the occupant load of all accessible spaces to be served by the protected area. The clear deck spaces should not reduce the required width of any means of escape traveling through the area. Where more than two clear deck spaces are provided at a single location, each space should be acce ssible without necessitating travel through more than one adjoining clear deck space. Protected waiting areas should be equipped with an audible and visible two-way communication system that connects the bridge of the vessel or other space where emergency actions are directed. Doors to protected waiting areas should be ident ified by a sign stating “Protected Waiting Area” that includes the International Symbol of Accessibility (see V703.7.2.1). Signs should be provided in protected waiting areas that contain information on the use of the area during emergencies, including use of the two-wa y communication system to summon crew assistance, and directions to ot her accessible means of escape



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### 85 V208 Passenger Vessel Boarding Systems V208.1 General. W here required by U.S. Department of Transportation or the U.S. Department of Justice, at least one accessible passenger boarding system complying with V402.2 shall connect an entry deck to fixed piers, floating piers, or landside structures. Advisory V208.1 General. The passenger boarding system may be carried by the vessel or located at landside structures, or partially carried by the vessel and located on land. V209 [Reserved] V210 Rinsing Showers V210.1 General. W here provided, rinsing showers shall comply with V608. EXCEPTION: Wh ere rinsing showers are clustered at a single location, at least one of the rinsing showers shall be required to comply with V608. Advisory V210.1 General Exception. A “cluster” is a group of rinsing showers proximate to one another, generally, within sight of, or adjacent to, one another. V211 Drinking Fountains V211.1 General. W here provided on a deck, drinking fountains shall be provided in accordance with V211. V211.1.1 Entry Deck Location. Whe re passenger drinking fountains are provided on decks not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck as permitted by the exceptions in V206.2.1, passenger drinking fountains complying with V211.2 shall be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route.
V211.2 Minimum Number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with V602.1 through V602.6 a nd one drinking fountain shall comply with V602.7. EXCEPTION: Wh ere a single drinking fountain complies with V602.1 through V602.6 and V602.7 it shall be permitted in place of two separate drinking fountains.
V211.3 More Than Two. Wher e more than two drinking fountains are provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with V602.1 through V602.6 and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with V602.7. EXCEPTION: Wh ere 50 percent of the drinking founta ins yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or down if the total number of drinking fountains complying with V211 equals 100 percent of drinking fountains. V212 Galleys, Pantries, and Sinks V212.1 General. W here provided, galleys, pantries, and sinks shall comply with V212. V212.2 Galleys and Pantries. Ga lleys and pantries shall comply with V804.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 86 V212.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 per cent, but not fewer than one, of each type provided in each room or space required to comply with this document shall comply with V606. EXCEPTION: Mop or service sinks shall not be required to comply with V212.3. V213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities V213.1 General. W here passenger toilet facilities and pa ssenger bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with V213. V213.1.1 Entry Deck Location. Whe re passenger toilet room s are provided on decks not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck as permitted by the exceptions in V206.2.1, at least one passenger toilet room for each sex, or one unisex toilet room, complying with V603 shall be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. V213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. Where toilet rooms are provided, each toilet room shall comply with V603. Where bathing rooms are pr ovided, each bathing room shall comply with V603. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In alterations, where it is technically infeasible to comply with V603, the existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms shall comply to the maximum extent feasible in accordance with V202.3 exception 2, or provide a single unisex toilet room or bathing room complying with V603 that is located in the same area and on the same deck as existing inaccessible toilet or bathing rooms. 2. Wh ere exceptions for alterations to qualified hi storic passenger vessels are permitted by V202.4, no fewer than one toilet room for each sex or one un isex toilet room complyi ng with V603 shall be provided. 3. Where multiple single user portable toilet or ba thing units are clustered at a single location, at least 5 percent of the toilet units and bathing units at each cluster shall be required to comply with V603. Portable toilet units and bathing units complying with V603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility comp lying with V703.7.2.1. 4. Where multiple single user toilet rooms are cluster ed at a single location, at least 50 percent of the single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster shall be required to comply with V603. 5. On high-speed passenger vessels that do not transport overnight passengers, where multiple single user toilet rooms are clustered at a single loca tion, at least 5 percent of the single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster shal l be required to comply with V603. Advisory V213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. These requirements allow the use of unisex (or single-user) toilet rooms in alterations when technical infeasibility can be demonstrated. Unisex toilet rooms benefit people who use opposite sex personal care assistants. For this reason, it is advantageous to install unisex toilet rooms in addition to accessible single-sex toilet rooms in new facilities.

V213.2.1 Unisex (Single-Use or Family) Toilet and Unisex Bathing Rooms. Unisex toilet ro oms shall contain one lavatory and either one water closet or one water closet and one urinal. Unisex Advisory V213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms Excepti ons 3 through 5. A “cluster” is a group of toilet rooms proximate to one anothe r. Generally, toilet rooms in a cluster are within sight of, or adjacent to, one another.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 87 bathing rooms shall contain one lavatory, one wate r closet and either one shower or one shower and one bathtub. Doors to unisex toilet rooms and unisex bathing rooms shall have privacy latches. V213.3 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories. Plumbing fixtures and accessories provided in a toilet room or bathing room required to comply with V213.2 shall comply with V213.3. V213.3.1 Toilet Compartments (Stalls). W here toilet compartments are provided, at least one toilet compartment shall comply with V604.8.1. In addi tion to the compartment required to comply with V604.8.1, at least one compartment shall comply with V604.8.2 where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or where the combination of urinals and water closets totals six or more fixtures. Advisory V213.3.1 Toilet Compartments (Stalls). A toilet compartment is a partitioned space that is located within a toilet room, and that normally contains no more than one water closet. A toilet compartment may also contain a lavatory (i.e., a sink provided for hand washing). Where a toilet compartment has more than one plumbing fixture, it must meet the space requirements for a toilet room (see V604.8). Full-height partitions and door assemblies can comprise toilet compartm ents where the minimum required spaces are provided within the compartment.
V213.3.2 Water Closets. W here water closets are provided, at least one shall comply with V604.
V213.3.3 Urinals. Where more than one urinal is provi ded, at least one shall comply with V605.
V213.3.4 Lavatories. Where lavatories are provided, at le ast one shall comply with V606 and shall not be located in a toilet compartment.
V213.3.5 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall comply with V603.3. V213.3.6 Bathing Facilities. W here bathtubs or showers ar e provided, at least one bathtub complying with V607 or at least one shower complying with V608 shall be provided. V213.3.7 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Where coat h ooks or shelves are provided in toilet rooms without toilet compartments, at least one of each type shall comply with V603.4. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet compartments, at least one of each type complying with V604.8.3 shall be provided in toilet compartments required to comply with V213.3.1. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in bathing facilities, at least one of each type complying with V603.4 shall serve fixtures required to comply with V213.3.6. V214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers V214.1 General. W here provided, washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with V214. V214.2 Washing Machines. Where three or fewer washing machines are provided, at least one shall comply with V611. Where more than three washing machines are provided, at least two shall comply with V611.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 88 V214.3 Clothes Dryers. Where three or fewer clothes dryers are provided, at least one shall comply with V611. Where more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two shall comply with V611. V215 General Emergency Alarm V215.1 General. W here a general alarm system is provided to notify passengers in public areas of emergencies, the alarm system shall provide notificat ion appliances in public areas in accordance with V702. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Eleva tors, enclosed platform lifts, enc losed stairways, and areas only open to passengers in emergencies shall not be required to comply with V215. 2. In alterations, compliance with V215 shall not be required except where an existing alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a new alarm system is installed. Advisory V215.1 General. Section V224.4 contains scoping for guest rooms required to have communication features and references th e technical requirements in V806.3 which address the general emergency alarm and smoke detector alarms in guest rooms. V216 Signs V216.1 General. Signs shall be provided in accordance with V216 and shall comply with V703. EXCEPTIONS: 1. V essel directories, menus, seat and row designations in assembly areas, occupant names, vessel names, and company names and logos shall not be required to comply with V216. 2. In p arking facilities, signs shall not be requi red to comply with V216.2, V216.3, and V216.6 through V216.9. 3. T emporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with V216. V216.2 Designations. Int erior and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with V703.1, V703.2, and V703.5. Where pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior rooms and spaces, the pictograms shall comply with V703.6 and shall have text descriptors complying with V703.2 and V703.5. EXCEPTION: Exterior sign s that are not located at the door to the space they serve shall not be required to comply with V703.2. Advisory V216.2 Designations. Section V216.2 applies to signs that provide designations, labels, or names for rooms or spaces where the sign is not likely to change over time. Examples include signs labeling restrooms, ro om and deck numbers or letters, and room names. Tactile text descriptors are required for pictograms that are provided to label or identify a permanent room or space. Pictograms that provide information about a room or space, such as “no smoking,” occupant logos, and the International Symbol of Accessibility, are not required to have text descriptors. V216.3 Directional and Informational Signs. Sig ns that provide direction to or information about spaces and facilities of the passenger vessel shall comply with V703.5.Advisory V216.3 Directional and Informational Signs. Information about spaces and facilities includes rules of conduct, occupa nt load, and similar signs. Signs providing direction to rooms or spaces includ e those that identify escape routes. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 89 V216.4 Means of Escape Signs. Signs for means of escape shall comply with V216.4.
V216.4.1 Exit Doors. Exit doors identified with illuminated exit signs shall be identified by tactile signs complying with V703.1, V703.2, and V703.5. V216.4.2 Directional Signs. At exit doo rs, platform lifts, and elevators that are not part of an accessible means of escape, signs complying with V703.5 shall be provided indicating the location of the accessible means of escape. EXCEPTION: Wh ere platform lifts and elevators are di rectly accessed from protected stairway landings, V216.4.2 shall not apply.
V216.5 Exterior Doors. W here not all exterior public doors comply with V404, public doors complying with V404 shall be identified by the International Sym bol of Accessibility complying with V703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with V703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest public door complying with V404 shall be provided at exterior public doors that do not comply with V404.
V216.6 Elevators. In a lterations, where existing elevators do not comply with V407 or V408, elevators complying with V407 or V408 shall be identified with the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with V703.7.2.1. V216.7 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. Sign s for toilet rooms and bathing rooms shall be provided in accordance with V216.7
V216.7.1 Alterations. In alterations, where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with V603, directional signs complying with V703.5 shall be provided to indicate the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with V603 within the facility. In addition, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with V603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with V703.7.2.1. Directional signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with V703.7.2.1. V216.7.2 Clustered Single User Toilet Facilities or Bathing Facilities. Wh ere clustered single user toilet facilities or bathing facilities are permitted to use V213.2 Exceptions 3 through 5, toilet facilities or bathing facilities complying with V603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with V703.7.2.1 unless all toil et facilities and bathing facilities comply with V603.
V216.8 TTYs

. Identification and directional signs for public TTYs shall be provided in accordance with V216.8. V216.8.1 Identification Signs

. Public TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTY complying with V703.7.2.2.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 90 V216.8.2 Directional Signs . Directional signs indicating the lo cation of the nearest public TTY shall be provided at public telephones not containing a public TTY. In addition, where signs provide direction to public telephones, they shall also provide direction to public TTYs required by V217. Directional signs shall comply with V703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of TTY complying with V703.7.2.2. V216.9 Wheelchair Accessible Telephones. Where signs provide directi on to public telephones, they shall also provide direction to public wheelchair accessible telephones required by V217, unless all public telephone locations have wheelchair accessible telephones. Directional signs shall comply with V703.5. V216.10 Assistive Listening Systems. Ea ch assembly area and transportation seating area required by V219 to provide assistive listening systems shall provide signs informing passengers of the availability of the assistive listeni ng system and type of transmitter and receiver used. Assistive listening signs shall comply with V703.5 and shall include th e International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss complying with V703.7.2.3. EXCEPTION: Wh ere passenger vessels have a central passenger service station to distribute receivers for assistive listening systems and ot her effective methods bes ides signage are used to notify passengers of the availability, location, and type of assistive listening systems provided, V216.10 shall not apply. V216.11 Check-Out Aisles. W here more than one check-out aisle is provided, check-out aisles complying with V904.3 shall be identified by the Inte rnational Symbol of Acce ssibility complying with V703.7.2.1. Where check-out aisles are identified by numbers, letters, or functions, signs identifying check-out aisles complying with V904.3 shall be lo cated in the same location as the check-out aisle identification. EXCEPTION: Wh ere all check-out aisles serving a sing le function comply with V904.3, V703.7.2.1 shall not apply. V217 Telephones V217.1 General. W here public telephones are provided, public telephones shall be provided in accordance with V217 for each type of public telephone provided. Advisory V217.1 General. These requirements apply to al l types of public telephones, including courtesy phones provided at passenger vessel restaurants or concierge desks that provide free direct connections to passenger guest rooms or guest services.

V217.2 Minimum Number. Whe re a public telephone is provi ded on a deck, at least one shall be a wheelchair accessible public telephone complying with V704.2 and at leas t one shall be a public TTY complying with V704.4. V217.3 Volume Controls. All p ublic telephones shall have volume controls complying with V704.3. V217.4 Hearing Aid Compatibility. All public telephones shall be hearing aid compatible.Advisory V217.4 Hearing Aid Compatibility. It is recommended the Telecommunications Industry Association Standard RS-504 (Magnet ic Field Intensity Criteria for Telephone Compatibility with Hearing Aids) be used (reproduced in 47 CFR 68.316, Hearing aid compatibility: Technical requirements) to determine hearing aid compatibility. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 91 V218 Two-Way Communication Systems V218.1 General. W here a two-way communication system is provided to gain admittance to a passenger vessel or to restricted areas open to passengers within a passenger vessel, the system shall comply with V705. V219 Assistive Listening Systems V219.1 General. Assistive liste ning systems shall be provided in accordance with V219. Advisory V219.1 General. Assistive listening systems tr ansmit an audio signal to receivers to assist people who are hard of hearing in understanding the audio signal received by others from room sound systems (e.g., in a movie theater). Further information can be found in the advisories under V706. V219.2 Required Systems. Passenger a reas shall provide assistiv e listening systems complying with V706 in accordance with V219.2. Advisory V219.2 Required Systems. Although this document only requires assistive listening systems to be provided under certai n conditions, the ADA regulations of the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Transportation regarding auxiliary aids and services may require assistive listening sy stems to be provided in other areas and under other conditions to make communications available to people who are hard of hearing. V219.2.1 Assembly and Transportation Seating Areas. Wh ere an audio amplification system is provided in an assembly area or transportation s eating area to communicate information that is integral to the use of the space, an assi stive listening system shall be provided. V219.2.2 Emergency Information . Where an aud io amplification sy stem is provided in public areas to communicate emergency information to pass engers, an assistive listening system shall be provided. EXCEPTION : Where passengers are assigned specific mu ster stations to go to in an emergency when the general emergency alarm is ac tivated, V219.2.2 shall not apply. Advisory V219.2.2 Emergency Information. Emergency information includes passenger safety briefings and instructions to passengers during emergency conditions.
V219.3 Receivers. Re ceivers complying with V706.3 shall be provided for assistive listening systems in accordance with Table V219.3. The minimum number of receivers shall be based on the total seating capacity in all the assembly areas and transportation seating areas required to comply with V219.2 thatProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 92 use the same type of assistive listening system. Twenty-five percent minimum of receivers provided, but no fewer than two, for each type of assistive list ening system, shall be hearing-aid compatible and shall comply with V706.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where a n induction loop assistive list ening system is provided, the minimum number of receivers required by Table V219.3 to be hearing-aid compatible shall not be required to be provided. 2. The number of receivers shall be permitted to be based on the maximum number of passengers permitted to be carried on the passenger vessel. 

### Table V219.3 Receivers for A ssistive Listening Systems
Capacity of Seating Minimum Number of Required Rec eivers Minimum Number of Required Receivers Requi red to be Hearing-Aid Compatible 50 or less 2 2 51 to 200 2, plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seat s, or fraction thereof 2

201 to 500 2, plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seat s, or fraction thereof 1 per 4 receivers, or fraction thereof

501 to 1000 20, plus 1 per 33 seats over 500 seat s, or fraction thereof 1 per 4 receivers, or fraction thereof

1001 to 2000 35, plus 1 per 50 seats over 1000 seat s, or fraction thereof 1 per 4 receivers, or fraction thereof

2001 and over 55, plus 1 per 100 seats over 2000 seats , or fraction thereof 1 per 4 receivers, or fraction thereof

Advisory V219.3 Receivers. Assistive listening systems are generally categorized by their mode of transmission. There are hard-wired systems and three types of wireless systems: induction loop, infrared, and FM radio transmiss ion. Where no seats are provided in an assembly area, use the occupant load of the assembly area to determine the seating capacity, and therefore the number of receivers to provide. Hardwired systems are rarely used anymore. However, where provided, re ceiver connections for hard-wired systems should be dispersed through out the applicable areas.
V220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines V220.1 General. Where automatic teller machines or self-s ervice fare vending, collection, or adjustment machines are provided, at least one of each type prov ided at each location shall comply with V707. Where bins are provided for envelopes, waste paper, or other purposes, at least one of each type shall comply with V807.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 93 V221 Assembly Areas V221.1 General. Assembly areas sh all comply with V221. EXCEPTION: In passenger vessels that function prim arily as ferries, assembly areas shall be permitted to comply with V222. Advisory V221.1 General. The term assembly area is defined in V106.5 as a portion of a passenger vessel, used for the purpose of ente rtainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. Assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, passenger meeting rooms, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters, and dinner theaters. Assembly areas should not be confused with the term areas of refuge (also known as assembly stations or muster stations). Areas of refuge are typically large spaces that are separated from the effects of fire and flooding where passengers can gather in an emergency, and then if necessary be directed to an evacuation station for disembarking a vessel. An assembly area could be designed and constructed to also fu nction as an area of refuge. Section V222 addresses transportation seating areas which are defined in V106.5 as an area, other than an assembly area, where fixed seats are provided for passengers. V221.2 Wheelchair Spaces. Wheelchair sp aces shall be provided in assembly areas with fixed seating in accordance with V221.2.
V221.2.1 Number. The n umber of wheelchair spaces shall be provided in accordance with V221.2.1. V221.2.1.1 General Seating. In g eneral seating, wheelchair sp aces complying with V802.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table V221.2.1.1 based on the number of fixed seats in each assembly area. 

### Table V221.2.1.1 Number of Wheelchair Spaces

Number of Seats Minimum Number of Required Wheelchair Spaces 4 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 150 4 151 to 300 5 301 to 500 6 501 to 5000 6, plus 1 for each 150, or fraction thereof, be tween 501 through 5000 5001 and over 36, plus 1 for each 200, or fraction thereof, over 5000Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 94 V221.2.1.2 Boxes. In boxes, wheelchair spaces complying with V802.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table V221.2.1.1 based on the total number of fixed seats provided in boxes. Wheelchair spaces shall be located in not less than 20 percent of all boxes provided. Advisory V221.2.1.2 Boxes. The number of wheelchair spaces required in boxes is based on the total number of seats provided in all the boxes and must be located in no fewer than 20% of the boxes. For example, a perform ance facility has 20 boxes, each of which contains 10 seats, totaling 200 seats. In this example, 5 wheel chair spaces would be required, and the wheelchair spaces must be plac ed in at least 4 of the boxes. Additionally, because the wheelchair spaces must also me et the dispersion requirements of V221.2.3, the boxes containing these wheelchair spaces cannot all be located in one area unless an exception to the dispersion requirements applies. V221.2.2 Integration. W heelchair spaces shall be an integr al part of the fixed seating plan. Advisory V221.2.2 Integration. The requirement that wheelchair spaces be an “integral part of the fixed seating plan” means that wheelchair spaces must be placed within the footprint of the fixed seating area. Wheelch air spaces cannot be segregated from seating areas. For example, it would be unacceptable to place only the wheelchair spaces, or only the wheelchair spaces and their associated companion seats, outside the seating areas defined by risers in an assembly area. V221.2.3 Dispersion and Fixed Lines of Sight. Where seats are arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas, wheelchair sp aces shall provide lines of sight complying with V802.2 and shall comply with V221.2.3. In prov iding lines of sight, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed. Wheelchair spaces shal l provide spectators with choice s of seating locations and viewing angles that are substantially equivalent to, or better than, the choices of seating locations and viewing angles available to all other spectators. Where tables or counters with fixed seats are provided in assembly areas, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed at the tables and counters. When the number of wheelchair spaces r equired by V221.2.1 has been met, further dispersion shall not be required. Advisory V221.2.3 Dispersion and Fixed Lines of Sight. Consistent with the overall intent of the ADA, individuals who use wheelchai rs must be provided equal access so that their experience is substantially equivalent to that of other members of the audience. Thus, while individuals who use wheelchairs need not be provided with the best seats in the house, neither may they be relegated to the worst.

V221.2.3.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shal l be dispersed horizontally. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Horizontal dispersion shall not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats provided that the companion se ats required by V221.3 and wheelchair spaces are located within the 2 nd or 3 rd quartile of the total row length. Intermediate aisles shall be included in determining the total row length. If the row length in the 2 nd and 3 rd quartile of a row is insufficient to accommodate the required number of companion seats and wheelchairProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 95 spaces, the additional companion seats and wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located in the 1 st and 4 th quartile of the row. 2. In row seating, two wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side.

V221.2.3.2 Vertical Dispersion. Whe elchair spaces shall be dispersed vertically at varying distances from the screen or performance area. In addition, wheelchair spaces shall be located in each balcony or mezzanine that is located on an onboard accessible route which connects to an entry deck. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Vertical dispersion shall not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats provided that the wheelchair spaces provide viewing angles that are equivalent to, or better than, the average viewing angle provided in the facility. 2. In bleachers, wheelchair spaces shall not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points of entry to bleacher seating.

V221.2.4 Dispersion and No Fixed Lines of Sight. Where seats are not arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas, wh eelchair spaces shall be dispersed throughout the fixed seating plans. Where tables or counters with fixed seats are provided, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed at the tables and counters. W hen the number of wheelchair spaces required by V221.2.1 has been met, further dispersion shall not be required. EXCEPTION: T wo wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side. Advisory V221.2.4 Dispersion and No Fixed Lines of Sight. A tour vessel is an example of a passenger vessel where seats are not instal led to provide lines of sight to fixed screen or fixed performance areas. V221.3 Companion Seats. At le ast one companion seat comply ing with V802.3 shall be provided for each wheelchair space required by V221.2.1. V221.4 Designated Aisle Seats. In assembly areas, at least 5 percent of the total number of fixed aisle seats provided shall comply with V802.4 and sh all be the aisle seats located closest to onboard accessible routes. Advisory V221.2.3.1 Horizontal Dispersion . Horizontal dispersion of wheelchair spaces is the placement of spaces in an assembly facility seating area from side-to-side.

Advisory V221.2.3.2 Vertical Dispersion. When wheelchair spaces are dispersed vertically in an assembly facility they should be placed at different locations within the seating area from front-to-back so that the distance from the screen, stage, or other focal point is varied among wheelchair spaces. Advisory V221.2.3.2 Vertical Dispersion Exception 2. Points of entry to bleacher seating may include, but are not limited to, cross aisles, and entrance ramps and stairs. Vertical, center, or side aisles adjoining bleacher seating that are stepped or tiered are not considered entry points.Advisory V221.4 Designated Aisle Seats in Assembly Areas. When selecting which aisle seats will meet the requirements of V802 .4, those aisle seats which are closest to, not necessarily on, accessible routes must be se lected first. For example, an assembly area has two aisles (A and B) serving seating areas with an accessible route connecting to the top and bottom of Aisle A only. The aisle seat s chosen to meet V802.4 must be those at the top and bottom of Aisle A, working toward the middle. Only when all seats on Aisle A would not meet the 5 percent minimum would seats on Aisle B be designated. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 96 V222 Transportation Seating Areas V222.1 General. T ransportation seating areas shall comply with V222. V222.2 Entry Deck Location. Where transportation seating area s are provided on decks not connected by an onboard accessible route to an entry deck as permitted by the exceptions in V206.2.1, at least one transportation seating area comply ing with V222 shall be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. V222.3 Wheelchair Spaces. T he number of wheelchair spaces shall be provided in accordance with V222.3.
V222.3.1 Number. Whee lchair spaces complying with V802.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table V222.3 based on the total number of fixed seat s provided in transportation seating areas of the passenger vessel. EXCEPTION: Wh ere more fixed seats are provided in transportation seating areas than the maximum number of passengers the vessel is pe rmitted to carry, the number of wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be based on the maximum number of passengers permitted to be carried. 

### Table V222.3 Number of Wheelchair Spaces

Number of Seats Minimum Number of Required Wheelchair Spaces 1 to 60 1 61 to 120 2 121 to 180 3 181 to 240 4 241 to 300 5 301 to 500 6 501 to 5000 6, plus 1 for each 150, or fraction thereof, be tween 501 through 5000 5001 and over over 5000 

### 36, plus 1 for each 200, or fraction thereof,Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 97 V222.3.2 Integration. Wheelchair spaces shall be an integr al part of the fixed seating plans. V222.3.3 Dispersion. Wh eelchair spaces shall be dispersed throughout the fixed seating plans of the transportation seating areas located on an entry deck or connected by an accessible route to an entry deck. Where tables or counters with fixed seats are provided in transportation seating areas located on an entry deck or connected by an access ible route to an entry deck, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed at the tables and counters. When the number of wheelchair spaces required by V222.3.1 has been met, further dispersion shall not be required. EXCEPTION: T wo wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side. Advisory V222.3.3 Dispersion. Example. A ferry has two decks. The main deck is the only entry deck of the vessel and has a transportation seating area inside the main deck cabin. The upper (second) deck has a transportation seating area outside and another inside the upper deck cabin. A total of 149 fi xed seats are provided in the three seating areas. An elevator or other means of vert ical access is not required to connect the two decks (see V206.2.1), to meet the dispersion requirements of V222.3.3, the three required wheelchair spaces must be located in the main deck cabin transportation seating area.
V223 Medical Care Facilities V223.1 General. W here patient sleeping rooms are provided in medical care facilities, at least 10 percent, but no fewer than one, of the patient sleepi ng rooms shall provide mobility features complying with V805. EXCEPTION: T oilet rooms that are part of critical or intensive care patient sleeping rooms shall not be required to comply with V603.
V223.1.1 Alterations. Wh ere sleeping rooms are altered or added, the requirements of V223 shall apply only to the sleeping rooms being altered or added until the number of sleeping rooms complies with the minimum number required for new construction. V224 Passenger Guest Rooms V224.1 General. W here passenger guest rooms are provided, guest rooms shall comply with V224.
V224.1.1 Alterations. Wh ere guest rooms are altered or added, the requirements of V224 shall apply only to the guest rooms being altered or adde d until the number of guest rooms complies with the minimum number required for new construction. Advisory V224.1.1 Alterations. In alterations and additions , the minimum required number of accessible passenger guest rooms is based on the total number of guest rooms altered or added instead of the total number of guest rooms provided in a passenger vessel. Typically, each alteration of a passenger ve ssel is limited to a particular portion of the passenger vessel. When accessible guest rooms are added as a result of subsequent alterations, compliance with V224.5 (Dispersion) is more lik ely to be achieved if all of the accessible guest rooms are not provided in the same area of the passenger vessel.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 98 V224.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features. Guest rooms with mobility features complying with V806.2 shall be provided in accordance with Table V224.2. EXCEPTION: In passenger vessels with fewer than 121 guest rooms, the total number of guest rooms required to provide mobility features in compliance with V806.2 shall be permitted to be 5 percent provided that the number of rooms with roll- in showers specified in Table V224.2 is provided. 

### Table V224.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features

Total Number of Guest Rooms Provided Minimum Required Number of Rooms With Tubs or Showers Minimum Number of Req uired Rooms With Roll-In Showers Total Number of Required Rooms
1 to 25 1 0 1 26 to 50 2 0 2 51 to 75 3 1 4 76 to 100 4 1 5 101 to 150 5 2 7 151 to 200 6 2 8 201 to 300 7 3 10 301 to 400 8 4 12 401 to 500 9 4 13 501 to 1000 2 percent of total 1 percent of total 3 percent of total 1001 and over 20, plus 1 for each 100, or fract ion thereof, over 1000 10, plus 1 for each 100, or fract ion thereof, over 1000 30, plus 2 for each 100, o r fraction thereof, over 1000

V224.3 Beds. In gue st rooms having more than 25 beds, 5 percent minimum of the beds shall have clear deck space complying with V806.2.3. V224.4 Communication Features. Guest rooms with communication features complying with V806.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table V224.4.

### Table V224.4 Guest Rooms wi th Communication Features

Total Number of Guest Rooms Provided Minimum Number of Required Guest Rooms with Co mmunication Features 2 to 25 2 26 to 50 4 51 to 75 7 76 to 100 9 101 to 150 12 151 to 200 14 201 to 300 17 301 to 400 20 401 to 500 22 501 to 1000 5 percent of total 1001 and over 50, plus 3 for each 100 over 1000 Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 99 V224.5 Dispersion. Guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with V806.2 and guest rooms required to provide communication feat ures complying with V 806.3 shall be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms, and shall prov ide choices of types of guest rooms, number of beds, and other amenities comparable to the choi ces provided to other guests. Where the minimum number of guest rooms required to comply with V806 is not sufficient to allow for complete dispersion, guest rooms shall be dispersed in the following prio rity: guest room type, number of beds, and amenities. At least one guest room required to provide mobility features complying with V806.2 shall also provide communication features complying with V806.3. One guest room or not more than 10 percent of guest rooms required to provide mobility features complyi ng with V806.2 shall be used to satisfy the minimum number of guest rooms required to provide communication features complying with V806.3. Advisory V224.5 Dispersion. Factors to be considered in providing an equivalent range of options may include, but are not limited to, room size, bed size, cost, view, bathroom fixtures such as hot tubs and spas, smoking and nonsmoking, and the number of rooms provided.

V224.6 Location. Guest rooms req uired to provide mobility features complying with V806.2 shall be provided on an entry deck or on a deck connected to an entry deck by an onboard accessible route. V225 Storage V225.1 General. S torage facilities shall comply with V225.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 100 V225.2 Storage. Where storage is provided in spaces requir ed to comply with this document, at least one of each type shall comply with V807. Advisory V225.2 Storage. Types of storage include, but are not limited to, closets, cabinets, shelves, clothes rods, hooks, and drawers. Where provided, at least one of each type of storage must be within the reach ranges sp ecified in V308; however, it is permissible to install additional storage outside the reach ranges. V225.3 Self-Service Shelving. Self-service shelves at othe r than food service lines shall be located on an onboard accessible route complying with V402. Self-service shelving shall not be required to comply with V308. Advisory V225.3 Self-Service Shelving. Self-service shelves include library and store shelves. Self-service shelves at food service lines are addressed in V227.4.
V226 Tables and Counters V226.1 General. W here tables or counters are provided for passenger use in areas other than assembly areas and transportation seating areas, at least 5 percent of the seating or standing spaces at the tables and counters shall comply with V902. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Sales and service counters shall not be required to comply with V902. 2. Check writing surfaces provided at check-out ai sles that are not required to comply with V904.3 shall not be required to comply with V902. Advisory V226.1 General. Where tables or counters are pr ovided in assembly areas or transportation seating areas, the requirement s of V221 or V222 would apply instead of V226. V226 and V902 can be used as guidance where portable tables are provided. V226.2 Dispersion. T ables and counters required to comply with V902 shall be dispersed throughout the area where the tables and counters are provided. V227 Sales and Service V227.1 General. W here provided, check-out aisles, sales counter s, service counters, food service lines, queues, and waiting lines shall comply with V227 and V904. V227.2 Check-Out Aisles. Whe re check-out aisles are provided , check-out aisles complying with V904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table V227.2. Where check-out aisles serve different functions, check-out aisles complying with V904.3 shal l be provided in accordance with Table V227.2 for each function. Where check-out aisles are dispers ed throughout the passenger vessel or facility, checkout aisles complying with V904.3 shall be dispersed. EXCEPTION: Wh ere the selling space is under 5,000 square feet (465 m 2 ) no more than one check-out aisle complying wi th V904.3 shall be required.

### Table V227.2 Accessibl e Check-Out Aisles

Number of Check-Out Aisles of Each Function Minimum Number of Check-Out Aisles of Each F unction Required to Comply with V904.3 1 to 4 1 5 to 8 2 9 to 15 3 16 and over 3, plus 20 percent of additional aisles Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 101 V227.2.1 Altered Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are altered, at least one of each check-out aisle serving each functi on shall comply with V904.3 until the number of check-out aisles complies with V227.2. V227.3 Counters. Where provided in a space, at least one of each type of sales counter and service counter shall comply with V904.4. EXCEPTION: Wh ere the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ) and the employee side of the counter is 80 inches (2030 mm) or less in linear length, the counter shall not be required to comply with V227.3. Advisory V227.3 Counters. One continuous counter can be used to provide different types of service. For example, order and pick-up are different services. It would not be acceptable to provide access only to the part of the counter where orders are taken when orders are picked-up at a different location on the same counter. Both the order and pick-up section of the counter must be accessible.
V227.4 Food Service Lines. Foo d service lines shall comply with V904.5. Where self-service shelves are provided, at least 50 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type provided shall comply with V308. V227.5 Queues and Waiting Lines. Que ues and waiting lines servicing counters or check-out aisles required to comply with V904.3 or V904.4 shall comply with V403. V228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, and Mail Boxes V228.1 General. W here provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, and change machine shall comply with V309.
V228.2 Mail Boxes. Where mail boxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with V309. V229 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms V229.1 General. Where dre ssing rooms, fitting rooms, or lo cker rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of use in each cluster provided shall comply with V803.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 102 EXCEPTION: In alterations, where it is technically inf easible to provide rooms in accordance with V229.1, one room for each sex on each level shall co mply with V803. Where only unisex rooms are provided, unisex rooms shall be permitted. V229.2 Coat Hooks and Shelves. W here coat hooks or shelves are provided in dressing, fitting or locker rooms without individual compartments, at le ast one of each type shall comply with V803.5. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in individual compartments at least one of each type complying with V803.5 shall be provi ded in individual compartments in dressing, fitting, or locker rooms required to comply with V229.1. V230 Exercise Machines and Equipment V230.1 General. At least one o f each type of exercise machine and equipment shall comply with V1002.

V231 Miniature Golf Facilities V231.1 General. Miniature golf facilities shall comply with V231.
V231.2 Minimum Number. At le ast 50 percent of holes on miniature golf courses shall comply with V1003.3. Advisory V231.2 Minimum Number. Where possible, providing access to all holes on a miniature golf course is recommended. If a cour se is designed with the minimum 50 percent accessible holes, designers or operators are encouraged to select holes which provide for an equivalent experience to the maximum extent possible. V231.3 Miniature Golf Course Configuration. Miniature g olf courses s hall be configured so that the holes complying with V1003.3 are consecutive. Miniature golf courses shall provide an onboard accessible route from the last hole complying with V1003.3 to the course entrance or exit without requiring travel through any other holes on the course. EXCEPTION: One break in the sequence of consecutive hol es shall be permitted if the last hole on the miniature golf course is the last hole in the sequence. Advisory V230.1 General. Most strength training equipment and machines are considered different types. Where operators provide a biceps curl machine and cable-cross-over machine, both machines are required to meet the provisions in section V230.1, even though an individual may be able to work on their biceps through both types of equipment. Similarly, there are many types of cardiovasc ular exercise machines, such as stationary bicycles, rowing machines, st air climbers, and treadmills. Each machine provides a cardiovascular exercise and is consider ed a different type for purposes of these requirements.Advisory V231.3 Miniature Golf Course Configuration. Where only the minimum 50 percent of the holes are accessible, an accessible route from the last accessible hole to the course exit or entrance must not require travel back through other holes. In some cases, this may require an additional accessible r oute. Other options include increasing the number of accessible holes in a way that limits the distance needed to connect the last accessible hole with the course exit or entrance. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 103 V232 Play Areas V232.1 General. Play areas for child ren ages 2 and over shall comply with V232. Where separate play areas are provided for specific age groups, each play area shall comply with V232. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In existing play areas, where play com ponents are relocated for the purposes of creating safe use zones and the ground surface is not altered or extended for more than one use zone, the play area shall not be required to comply with V232. 2. Where play components are altered and the grou nd surface is not altered, the ground surface shall not be required to comply with V1004.2.6. V232.2 Play Components. Where provided, play components shall comply with V232.2 and V1004. V232.2.1 Ground Level Play Components. Ground level play components shall be provided in the number and types required by V232.2.1. Ground level play components that are provided to comply with V232.2.1.1 shall be permitted to satisfy the additional number required by V232.2.1.2 if the minimum required types of play components are sati sfied. Where two or more required ground level play components are provided, they shall be dis persed throughout the play area and integrated with other play components. Advisory V232.2.1 Ground Level Play Components. The term “ground level” is used in this document and refers to the base level of a playground. Assistance material written for landside applications is avail able at www.access-board.gov and can aid in applying the play area provisions to passenger vessels.

V232.2.1.1 Minimum Number and Types. W here ground level play components are provided, at least one of each type shall be on an onboard accessible route and shall comply with V1004.4. V232.2.1.2 Additional Number and Types. Where elevated play components are provided, ground level play components shall be provided in accordance with Table V232.2.1.2 and shall comply with V1004.4. EXCEPTION: If a t least 50 percent of the elev ated play components are connected by a ramp and at least 3 of the elevated play components connected by the ramp are different types of play components, the play area shall not be required to comply with V232.2.1.2.

### Table V232.2.1.2 Number and Types of Ground Level Play Components Required to be on an Onboard Accessible Route

Number of Elevated Play

Components Provided Minimum Number of Ground L evel Play Components Required to be on an Onboard Accessible Route Minimum Number of Different T

ypes of Ground Level Play Components Required to be on an Onboard Accessible Route 1 Not applicable Not applicable 2 to 4 1 1 5 to 7 2 2 8 to 10 3 3 11 to 13 4 3 14 to 16 5 3 17 to 19 6 3 20 to 22 7 4 23 to 25 8 4 26 and over 8, plus 1 for each additional 3, or fractio n thereof, over 25 5 Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



### 104 V232.2.2 Elevated Play Components. Where elevated play components are provided, at least 50 percent shall be on an onboard accessible route and shall comply with V1004.4. V233 Saunas and Steam Rooms V233.1 General. W here provided, saunas and steam rooms shall comply with V612. EXCEPTION: Wh ere saunas or steam rooms are clustered at a single location, no more than 5 percent of the saunas and steam rooms, but no fewer than one, of each type in each cluster shall be required to comply with V612. V234 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas V234.1 General. Swimming po ols, wading pools, an d spas shall comply with V234. V234.2 Swimming Pools. At least one swimming pool lift complying with V1005.2 shall be provided for each swimming pool. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Catch pools shall not be required to comp ly with V234.2 if the catch pool edge is on an onboard accessible route. 2. Where swimming pools are provided in a cluste r and at least one of each type of pool in the cluster has a swimming pool lift complying with V1005.2, the other pools in the cluster shall beProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 105 permitted to provide transfer walls complying wi th V1005.4; transfer systems complying with V1005.5; or pool stairs complying with V1005.6. V234.3 Wading Pools. At least one accessible means of entry shall be provided for wading pools. Accessible means of entry shall comply with sloped entries complying with V1005.3 or transfer systems complying with V1005.5. V234.4 Spas. At least one accessible means of entry s hall be provided for spas. Accessible means of entry shall comply with swimming pool lifts comp lying with V1005.2; transfer walls complying with V1005.4; or transfer systems complying with V1005.5. EXCEPTION: Where spas are provided in a cluster, no more than 5 percent, but no fewer than one, spa in each cluster shall be required to comply with V234.4. V235 Shooting Facilities V235.1 General. Where shooting facilities with firing posi tions are designed and c onstructed, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of firing position shall comply with V1006. V236 Gaming and Arcade Machines V236.1 General. Where gaming and arcade machines are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with V309.
V237 Binoculars V237.1 General. Where post-mounted binoculars are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with V309.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS



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# CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS

V301 General V301.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 3 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V302 Deck Surfaces V302.1 General. Deck surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with V302. EXCEPTIONS: Areas of sport activity sha ll not be required to comply with V302. Advisory V302.1 General. A stable surface is one that remains unchanged by contaminants or applied force, so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition. A firm surface resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface. A slip-resistant surface provides sufficient frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation. V302.2 Carpet. Carp et or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, or backing or no cushion. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to deck surfaces and shall have trim on t he entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with V303. Advisory V302.2 Carpet. Carpets and permanently affixed mats can significantly increase the amount of force (roll resistance) needed to propel a wheelchair over a surface. The firmer the carpeting and backing, the lower the roll resistance. A pile thickness up to 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) (measured to the backing, or cushion (e.g., padding) if no backing is provided) is allowed, although a lower pile provides eas ier wheelchair maneuvering. If a backing or cushion is used, it must be firm. Preferably, carpet cushion should not be used because the soft cushioning increases roll resistance.

Figure V302.2 Carpet Pile Height V302.3 Openings. Ope nings in deck surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) in diameter except as allowed in V407.4.3 and V409.4. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 108 EXCEPTIONS: 1. Vehicle tie-downs that are flush with the deck surface and are not located within an onboard accessible route shall not be required to comply with V302.3. 2. W here the administrative authority determines that larger openings are needed for deck drainage, openings not located within an accessible route shall be permitted to be increased, if the size shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) in diameter.

Figure V302.3 Elongated Openings in Deck Surfaces V303 Changes in Level V303.1 General. W here changes in level are permitted in deck surfaces, they shall comply with V303. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with V303. 2. Vehicle tie-downs that are flush with the deck surface and are not located within an accessible route shall not be required to comply with V303.
V303.2 Vertical. Change s in level of 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

Figure V303.2 Vertical Change in LevelProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 109 V303.3 Beveled. Changes in level between 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2. Advisory V303.3 Beveled. A change in level of 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) is permitted to be 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) vertical plus 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) beveled. However, in no case may the combined change in level exceed 1⁄2 inch (13 mm). Changes in level exceeding 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) must comply with V405 (Ramps) or V406 (Curb Ramps).

Figure V303.3 Beveled Change in Level V303.4 Ramps. Change s in level greater than 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped, and shall comply with V405 or V406. V304 Turning Space V304.1 General. T urning space shall comply with V304. V304.2 Deck Surfaces. Deck surfaces o f a turning space shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slo pes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. Advisory V304.2 Deck Surfaces Exception. As used in this section, the phrase “changes in level” refers to surfaces with slopes a nd to surfaces with an abrupt rise exceeding that permitted in Section V303.3. Such changes in level are prohibited in required clear deck spaces, turning spaces, and in similar spac es where people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices must park thei r mobility aids such as in w heelchair spaces, or maneuver to use elements such as at doors, fixtures, a nd telephones. The exception permits slopes not steeper than 1:48.
V304.3 Size. T urning space shall comply with V304.3.1 or V304.3.2. V304.3.1 Circular Space. T he turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with V306. V304.3.2 T-Shaped Space. Th e turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall beProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 110 clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with V306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

Figure V304.3.2 T-Shaped Turning Space V304.4 Door Swing. Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces. V305 Clear Deck Space V305.1 General. Clear deck sp ace shall comply with V305. V305.2 Deck Surfaces. Deck surfa ces of a clear deck space shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slo pes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. V305.3 Size. The clea r deck space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum.Figure V305.3 Clear Deck Space Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 111 V305.4 Knee and Toe Clearance. Unless otherwise specified, clear deck space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with V306.
V305.5 Position. Unless otherwise specified, clear deck sp ace shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element.

Figure V305.5 Position of Clear Deck Space V305.6 Approach. One full unobstructed side of the clear deck space shall adjoin an accessible route or adjoin another clear deck space. V305.7 Maneuvering Clearance. Where a clear deck space is confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with V305.7.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 112 V305.7.1 Forward Approach. Where the clear deck space is approached at the short side, the space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum where the depth of the confined clear deck space exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).

Figure V305.7.1 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Forward Approach V305.7.2 Parallel Approach. Where th e clear deck space is approached at the long side, the space shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum wher e the depth of the confined clear deck space exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).

Figure V305.7.2 Maneuvering Clearance in an Alcove, Parallel Approach
V306 Knee and Toe Clearance V306.1 General. W here space beneath an element is included as part of clear deck space or turning space, the space shall comply with V306. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an element but shall not be considered as part of th e clear deck space or turning space. Advisory V306.1 General. Clearances are measured in relation to the usable clear deck space, not necessarily to the vertical support for an element. When determining clearance under an object for required turning or maneuv ering space, care should be taken to ensure the space is clear of any obstructions.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 113 V306.2 Toe Clearance. V306.2.1 General. Space under an element between the finish deck surface and 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish deck surface shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply with V306.2. V306.2.2 Maximum Depth. T oe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element. V306.2.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear deck space, the toe clearance shall ext end 17 inches (430 mm) minimum under the element. V306.2.4 Additional Clearance. S pace extending greater than 6 inches (150 mm) beyond the available knee clearance at 9 inc hes (230 mm) above the finish deck surface shall not be considered toe clearance.
V306.2.5 Width. T oe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.

Figure V306.2 Toe Clearance
V306.3 Knee Clearance. V306.3.1 General. Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish deck surface shall be consi dered knee clearance and shall comply with V306.3. V306.3.2 Maximum Depth. Kne e clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish deck surface. V306.3.3 Minimum Required Depth. Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear deck space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish deck surface, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish deck surface.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 114 V306.3.4 Clearance Reduction. Between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish deck surface, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.
V306.3.5 Width. Knee clea rance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.

Figure V306.3 Knee Clearance V307 Protruding Objects V307.1 General. Prot ruding objects shall comply with V307.
V307.2 Protrusion Limits. Object s with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish deck su rface shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path. EXCEPTION: Hand rails shall be permitted to protrude 41⁄2 inches (115 mm) maximum. Advisory V307.2 Protrusion Limits. When a cane is used and the element is in the detectable range, it gives a person sufficient time to detect the element with the cane before there is body contact. Elements located on ci rculation paths, including operable elements, must comply with requirements for protruding objects. For example, awnings and their supporting structures cannot reduce the minimum required vertical clearance.Figure V307.2 Limits of Protruding Objects Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 115 V307.3 Required Clear Width. Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for onboard accessible routes. V307.4 Vertical Clearance. V ertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. 2. Where doors are required by the administrative authority to have coamings, measurements shall be permitted to be taken from the finish deck surface adjacent to the coamings and not the top of the coamings.Figure V307.4 Vertical Clearance Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 116 V308 Reach Ranges V308.1 General. Rea ch ranges shall comply with V308. Advisory V308.1 General. The following table provid es guidance on reach ranges for children according to age where vessel elements such as coat hooks, lockers, or operable parts are designed for use primarily by childr en. These dimensions apply to either forward or side reaches. Accessible elements and operable parts designed for adult use or children over age 12 can be located outside these range s but must be within the adult reach ranges required by V308. Children's Reach Ranges

Forward or Side Reach Ages 3 and 4 Ages 5 through 8 Ages 9 through 12 High (maximum) 36 in (915 mm) 40 in (1015 mm) 44 in (1120 mm) Low (minimum) 20 in (510 mm) 18 in (455 mm) 16 in (405 mm)

V308.2 Forward Reach.
V308.2.1 Unobstructed. Where a fo rward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface.Figure V308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 117 V308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear deck space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach sh all be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.

Figure V308.2.2 Obstructed High Forward Reach
V308.3 Side Reach.
V308.3.1 Unobstructed. Wh ere a clear deck space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side r each shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTION: An o bstruction shall be permitted between the clear deck space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.Figure V308.3.1 Unobstructed Side Reach Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



### 118 V308.3.2 Obstructed High Reach. Where a clear deck space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. EXCEPTION: The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface.

Figure V308.3.2 Obstructed High Side Reach V309 Operable Parts V309.1 General. Opera ble parts shall comply with V309.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 119 V309.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided. V309.3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in V308. V309.4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V3: BUILDING BLOCKS



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# CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACCESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER BOARDING SYSTEMS

V401 General V401.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V402 Components
V402.1 Accessible Routes. Onboard accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: (a) walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20 complying with V403, (b) doors, doorways, and gates complying with V404, (c) ramps complying with V405, (d) curb ramps complying with V406, (e) elevators complying with V407, (f) elevators, where permitted by V206.6, complying with 408, and (g) platform lifts, where permitted by V206.7, complying with V409. V402.2 Accessible Passenger Boarding Systems. Accessible passenger boarding systems shall consist of one or more of the following components: (a) walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20 complying with V403; (b) doors and doorways complying with V404; (c) ramps complying with V405; (d) elevators complying with V407 or V408; (e) platform lifts complying with V409; (f) gangways complying with V410; and (g) manually powered boarding lifts complying with V411. V403 Walking Surfaces V403.1 General. Walking surfaces with running slopes not steeper than1:20 shall comply with V403. Walking surfaces on vehicle decks shall be permitted to overlap vehicle ways. V403.2 Deck Surface. Deck surfaces shall comply with V302. V403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48. V403.4 Changes in Level. Changes in level shall comply with V303. V403.5 Clearances. Walking surfaces shall provide clearances complying with V403.5. V403.5.1 Clear Width. Except as provided in V403.5.2 and V403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 122 EXCEPTIONS: 1. The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum, if reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm ) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. 2. Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the walking surface shall be permitted to have a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. 3. Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), fold-down seats complying with V309 shall be permitted to project into walking surface clearances when in the down position. Advisory V403.5.1 Clear Width Exception 3. Although the exception allows fold-down seats to project into walking surfaces, the administrative authority may not allow such projections or may limit the amount of projection if the walking surface subject to this document is also part of a means of esca pe required by the administrative authority.

Figure V403.5.1 Clear Width of Walking Surface
V403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn. V403.5.2.1 Clear Width at 180 Degree Turn. Wh ere the walking surface makes a 180 degree turn around an element which is less than 48 in ches (1220 mm) wide, clear width shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum approaching the turn, 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum at the turn and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum leaving the turn. EXCEPTION: Where the clear width at the turn is 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum,V403.5.2.1 shall not apply.Figure V403.5.2.1 Clear Width at 180 DegreeTurn Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 123 V403.5.2.2 Clear Width at 90 Degree Turn. Where the walking surface is less than 36 inches (915 mm) wide and makes a 90 degree turn, an L-shaped space shall be provided with one stroke 90 inches (2285 mm) minimum in length having a width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum and the other stroke 56 inches (1420 mm) mini mum in length having a width of 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. V403.5.3 Passing Spaces. A walkin g surface with a clear width less than 60 inches (1525 mm) shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet (61 m) maximum. Passing spaces shall be either: a space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 in ches (1525 mm) minimum; or, an intersection of two walking surfaces providing a T-shaped space complying with V304.3.2 where the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum beyond the intersection.
V403.6 Handrails. Where handrails are provided along walk ing surfaces with running slopes not steeper than 1:20, handrails shall comply with V503. V404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates V404.1 General. Doo rs, doorways, and gates shall comply with V404. EXCEPTION: Wh ere doors, doorways, and gates are intended to be operated only by employees, they shall not be required to:Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 124 1. Provide the portion of the maneuvering clearance beyond the latch side of the door specified in V404.2.4; or 2. Co mply with V404.2.7, V404.2.8, V404.2.9, V404.3.2 and V404.3.4 through V404.3.7. Advisory V404.1 General Exception. Employees must have sole control of doors that are eligible for this exception. It would not be ac ceptable for employees to operate the doors for people with disabiliti es while allowing other passengers to have independent access. V404.2 Manual Doors, Doorways, and Manual Gates. Manual doors and doorways and manual gates intended for user passage shall comply with V404.2. V404.2.1 Revolving Doors, Gates, and Turnstiles. Revo lving doors, revolving gates, and turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route. V404.2.2 Double-Leaf Doors and Gates. At least one o f the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall comply with V404.2.3 and V404.2.4. EXCEPTION: A t do orways intended to be operated only by employees at entry and departure points, and at vessel evacuation points, V404.2.2 shall not apply. V404.2.3 Clear Width. Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 in ches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inc hes (865 mm) above the finish deck surface. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish deck surface sha ll not exceed 4 inches (100 mm). EXCEPTIONS: 1. In alterations, a projection of 5/8 inch (16 mm) maximum into the required clear width shall be permitted for the latch side stop. 2. Door closers and door stops shall be permi tted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. 3. The clear width of doors to stairways shall be permitted to comply with the applicable requirements of the administrative authority.

Figure V404.2.3 Clear Width of DoorwaysAdvisory V404.2.3 Clear Width. Where doors have radius corners, doors may have to be wider to provide a 32 inch (815 mm) minimum clear opening width at the bottom of the doors. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 125 V404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with V404.2.4. Maneuverin g clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Entry doors to medical facility patient rooms shall not be required to provide the clearance beyond the latch side of the door. 2. Maneuvering clearances shall not be required on the outboard side of doors and gates at entry and departure points that are required to be accessible. 3. Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), fold-down seats when in the down position shall be permitted to project into maneuvering clearances for doors and gates intended to be operated only by employees. V404.2.4.1 Swinging Doors and Gates. Swingin g doors and gates shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table V404.2.4.1. 

### Table V404.2.4.1 Maneuverin g Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates Types of Use Minimum Maneuvering Clearance

Approach Direction Door or Gate Side Perpendicular to Do orway Parallel to Doorway (beyon d latch side unless noted) From front Pull 60 inches (1525 mm) 18 inches (455 mm) From front Push 48 inches (1220 mm) 0 inches (0 mm) 1

1. Add 12 inches (305 mm) if closer and latch are provided.

From hinge side Pull 60 inches (1525 mm) 36 inches (915 mm) From hinge side Pull 54 inches (1370 mm) 42 inches (1065 mm) From hinge side Push 42 inches (1065 mm) 2

2. Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer and latch are provided. 22 inches (560 mm) 3

3. Beyond hinge side.

From latch side Pull 48 inches (1220 mm) 4

4. Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer is provided. 24 inches (610 mm)

From latch side Push 42 inches (1065 mm) 4 24 inches (610 mm)Figure V404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 126Figure V404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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### 128 V404.2.4.2 Doorways without Doors or Gates, Sliding Doors, and Folding Doors. Doorways less than 36 inches (915 mm) wide wit hout doors or gates, sliding doors, or folding doors shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table V404.2.4.2. 

### Table V404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Doorw ays without Doors or Gates, Manual Sliding Doors, and Manual Folding Doors Minimum Maneuvering Clearance
Approach Direction Perpendicular to Doorway Parallel to Doorway (beyond stop/lat ch side unless noted) From front 48 inches (1220 mm) 0 inches (0 mm)
From side 1

1. Doorway with no door only. 42 inches (1065 mm) 0 inches (0 mm)

From pocket/hinge side 42 inches (1065 mm) 22 inches (560 mm) 2

2. Beyond pocket/hinge side. From stop/latch side 42 inches (1065 mm) 24 inches (610 mm)

Figure V404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Doorways without Doors, Sliding Doors, Gates, and Folding DoorsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 129 V404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 in ches (455 mm) of the latch side of a doorway projects more than 8 inches (205 mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate. Advisory V404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. A door can be recessed due to placement of casework, and other fixed elements adjacent to the doorway. This provision must be applied wherever doors are recessed.

Figure V404.2.4.3 Maneuvering Clearances at Recessed Doors and Gates
V404.2.4.4 Deck Surface. Deck surface within required maneuvering clearances shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. 2. Changes in level at thresholds and coamings complying with V404.2.5 shall be permitted. V404.2.5 Thresholds and Coamings. Doorways with out coamings shall comply with V404.2.5.1. Doorways with coamings shall comply with V404.2.5.2. EXCEPTION: Wh ere required by the administrative aut hority to meet weathertight door sealing requirements, weathertight doors shall be permi tted to have non-beveled thresholds 3⁄4 inch (19Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 130 mm) high maximum on the sealing side of the doors provided that the thresholds contrast visually with adjacent deck surfaces either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. Advisory V404.2.5 Exception. This exception can be used at doorways without coamings, and doorways with coamings where single ramp access complying with V404.2.5.2.1 or double ramp access and automatic doors complying with V404.2.5.2.2 are provided. Before using this exception at doorways with coamings where single ramp access or double ramp access and automatic doors are provided, it is recommended that alternatives be explored with the administrative authority such as installing drainage systems where weathertight doors seal against the top of ramp surfaces.

Figure V404.2.5 Thresholds V404.2.5.1 Doorways without Coamings. Where provided at doorways without coamings, thresholds shall be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high maximu m. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with V302 and V303. EXCEPTION: Existing or altered thresholds 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) high maximum that have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1:2 shall not be required to comply with V404.2.5.1. V404.2.5.2 Doorways with Coamings. Where the administrative authority requires doorways to have coamings, the coaming s hall conform to the minimum c oaming height determined by the administrative authority and the doorways shall comply with V404.2.5.2.1 or with V404.2.5.2.2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where ramps are provided at doorways with coamings, the landing at the top of the ramps specified in V405.7 shall not be required. 2. Where the administrative authority permits coamings to be removable, doorways shall not be required to comply with V404.2.5.2 provided that: (a) the thresholds are readily removable by employees; (b) the doors are only employ ee operated; and (c) the weather deck areas accessed by the doors are not open to passengers when the vessel is underway, except in emergencies.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 131 3. Where the administrative authority determines that it is not feasible to comply with V404.2.5.2 due to space limitations and watertight doors are provided instead of weathertight doors, the thresholds on the side of the watertight doors containing the door seal are permitted to have non-beveled thresholds 11⁄4 inches (32 mm) high maximum provided that the thresholds contrast visually with adjacent deck surfaces either light-on-dark or dark-onlight. V404.2.5.2.1 Single Ramp Access. Doorways with coamings shall provide single ramp access complying with V404.2.5.2.1. V404.2.5.2.1.1 Side with Ramp. A ramp complying with V405 shall be provided on the side of the doorway to be protected from wate r infiltration. The ramp width shall be equal to or greater than the width of the maneuvering clearances required by V404.2.2.4. EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the slope of the ramp run at doorways with c oamings that provide single ramp access shall be permitted to comply with Table V405.2. V404.2.5.2.1.2 Side without Ramp. On the side of the doorway without a ramp, changes in level are not permitted within the maneuvering clearances required by V404.2.2.4. EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), maneuvering clearances specified in V404.2.4 shall be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in depth on the side of the doorway without a ramp.

Figure V404.2.5.2.1(a) Single Ramp AccessProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 132 V404.2.5.2.2 Double Ramp Access and Automatic Doors. Doorways with coamings shall provide double ramp access and automatic doors complying with V404.2.5.2.2. V404.2.5.2.2.1 Double Ramps. Ramps complying with V405 shall be provided on each side of the doorway. The ramp width shall be equal to or greater than the width of the maneuvering clearances r equired by V404.2.2.4.
V404.2.5.2.2.2 Automatic Doors. Automatic doors complying with V404.3 shall be provided at doorways with double ramp access at coamings. EXCEPTION: Where the doors are intended to be operated only by employees, the doors shall not be required to be automatic.

V404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series. The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series and gates in series s hall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum plus the width of doors or gates swinging into the space. Figure V404.2.5.2.1(b) Single Ramp Access

Figure V404.2.5.2.2 Double Ramp Access and Automatic DoorsFigure V404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 133 V404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with V309.4. Operabl e parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum a bove the finish deck surface. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating ha rdware shall be exposed and usable from both sides. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the administrative authority has determined that forces greater than 5 pounds (22.2 N) are necessary for hardware on fire doors, watertight doors, or other doors, the maximum force shall be permitted to be establis hed by the administrative authority for such doors. 2. Access gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on self-latching devices at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish deck surfac e provided that the self-latching devices are not also self-locking devices and operated by m eans of a key, electronic opener, or integral combination lock. 3. In alte rations, existing locks shall be permitted in any location at existing glazed doors without stiles, existing overhead rolling doors or grilles, and si milar existing doors or grilles with locks that are activated only at the top or bottom rail.Advisory V404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware. Door hardware that can be operated with a closed fist or a loose grip accommodates the greatest range of users. Hardware that requires simultaneous hand and finger move ments require greater dexterity and coordination, and is not recommended. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 134 V404.2.8 Closing Speed. Door and gate closing speed shall comply with V404.2.8. V404.2.8.1 Door Closers and Gate Closers. Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum. V404.2.8.2 Spring Hinges. Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum. V404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force. Door and gate opening forces shall comply with V404.2.9. EXCEPTION: Doors on sailing vessels shall not be required to comply with V404.2.9. V404.2.9.1 Fire and Watertight Doors. Fire doors and watertight doors shall have the minimum opening force determined by the administrative authority. V404.2.9.2 Gates and Other Doors. At gates and doors other than fire and watertight doors, the force for pushing or pulling open interior and exterior sliding and folding doors, and interior hinged doors and gates, shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. EXCEPTION: Wh ere the administrative authority determines that forces greater than 5 pounds (22.2 N) are necessary, the maximum opening force shall be permitted to be established by the administrative authority. Advisory V404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force. The maximum force pertains to the continuous application of force nec essary to fully open a door, not the initial force needed to overcome the inertia of the door. It does not apply to the force required to retract bolts or to disengage other devices used to keep the door in a closed position.
V404.2.10 Door and Gate Surfaces. Swingin g door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish deck surface measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Sliding doors shall not be required to comply with V404.2.10. 2. T empered glass doors without stiles that have a bottom rail or shoe with the top leading edge tapered at 60 degrees minimum from the horizontal s hall not be required to meet the 10 inch (255 mm) bottom smooth surface height requirement. 3. Doors and gates that do not extend to within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish deck surface shall not be required to comply with V404.2.10.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 135 4. In alterations, existing doors and gates without smooth surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish deck surface shall not be required to provide smooth surfaces complying with V404.2.10 provided that, if added kick plates are installed, cavities created by such kick plates are capped. V404.2.11 Vision Lights. Doors, gates, and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing one or more glazing panels that permit viewing through the panels shall have the bottom of at least one glazed panel located 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTION: V ision lights with the lowest part more than 66 inches (1675 mm) from the finish deck surface shall not be required to comply with V404.2.11. V404.3 Automatic and Power-Assisted Doors and Gates. Auto matic doors and automatic gates shall comply with V404.3. Advisory V404.3 Automatic and Power-Assisted Doors and Gates. Although section V404.3 does not reference a safety standard for power-operated doors and gates, it is recommended for full powered automatic doors that ANSI/BHMA A156.10 (American National Standard for Power Operated Pedest rian Doors) be used by US Flag passenger vessels. In addition, for low energy and power-assisted doors, it is recommended that ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors) also be used by US Flag vessels.
V404.3.1 Clear Width. Doorways shall provide a clear opening of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum in power-on and power-off mode. The minimum clear width for automatic door systems in a doorway shall be based on the clear opening provided by all le aves in the open position, unless the breakout opening requirement in V404.3.6 applies. V404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearance. Cleara nces at power-assisted doors and gates shall comply with V404.2.4. Clearances at automatic doors and gates without emergency power and serving an accessible means of escape shall comply with V404.2.4. EXCEPTION: Wh ere automatic doors and gates remain open in the power-off condition, V404.3.2 shall not apply.
V404.3.3 Thresholds. Thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with V404.2.5. V404.3.4 Doors in Series and Gates in Series. Do ors in series and gates in series shall comply with V404.2.6. V404.3.5 Controls. Man ually operated controls shall comply with V309. The clear deck space adjacent to the control shall be located beyond the arc of the door swing. V404.3.6 Break Out Opening. Where doors and gates without emergency power are a part of an accessible means of escape, the clear break out op ening at swinging or slid ing doors and gates shall be 32 inches (815 mm) minimum when operated in emergency mode.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 136 EXCEPTION: Where manual swinging doors and gates comply with V404.2 and serve the same accessible means of escape, V404.3.6 shall not apply. Advisory V404.3.6 Break Out Opening. Break out openings are typically on sliding doors and enable passengers to pass through doorways equipped with automatic doors during emergencies where normal ship’s power is not available. V404.3.7 Revolving Doors, Revolving Gates, and Turnstiles. Revo lving doors, revolving gates, and turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route. V405 Ramps V405.1 General. Ramp s shall comply with V405. EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, aisle ramps adjacent to seating and not serving elements required to be on an accessible route shall not be required to comply with V405. V405.2 Slope. Ra mp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12. EXCEPTION: In alterations, ramps shall be permitted to comply with Table V405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations. 

### Table V405.2 Alternate Ramp Sl opes Permitted by the Exception Slope 1

1. A slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited.

Steeper than 1:10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches (75 mm) Steeper than 1:12 but not steeper than 1:10 6 inches (150 mm)

Advisory V405.2 Slope. To accommodate the widest range of users, provide ramps with the least possible running slope and, wherever possible, accompany ramps with stairs for use by those individuals for whom distance pr esents a greater barrier than steps, e.g., people with heart disease or limited stamina. V405.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48. Advisory V405.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope is the slope of the surface perpendicular to the direction of travel. Cross slope is measur ed the same way as slope is measured (i.e., the rise over the run).
V405.4 Deck Surfaces. Deck surfaces o f ramp runs shall co mply with V302. Changes in level other than the running slope and cross slope are not permitted on ramp runs. V405.5 Clear Width. The clear width of a ramp run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. Maximum RiseProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 137 EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the clear width of ramp runs and the clear width between handrails shall be permitted to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum.
V405.6 Rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (760 mm) maximum. V405.7 Landings. Ramp s shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run. Landings shall comply with V405.7. Advisory V405.7 Landings. Ramps that do not have level landings at changes in direction can create a compound slope that will not meet the requirements of this document. Circular or curved ramps continually change direction. Curvilinear ramps with small radii also can create compound cross slopes and cannot, by their nature, meet the requirements for accessible routes. A level landing is needed at the accessible door to permit maneuvering and simultaneously door operation.

Figure V405.7 Ramp Landings V405.7.1 Slope. Lan dings shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slo pes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
V405.7.2 Width. The lan ding clear width shall be at least as wide as the widest ramp run leading to the landing. V405.7.3 Length. Th e landing clear length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 138 EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the landing clear length shall be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum. V405.7.4 Change in Direction. Ramp s that change direction between runs at landings shall have a clear landing 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum. V405.7.5 Doorways. W here doorways are located adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances required by V404.2.4 and V404.3.2 shall be permitted to overlap the required landing area. V405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying with V503. V405.9 Edge Protection. Edge protection complying with V405 .9.1 or V405.9.2 shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Edge protection shall not be required on ramps that are not required to have handrails and have sides complying with V406.3. 2. Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings serving an adjoining ramp run, gangway run, or stairway. 3. Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings having a vertical drop-off of 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) maximum within 10 inches (255 mm) horizontally of the minimum landing area specified in V405.7. V405.9.1 Extended Deck Surface. Th e deck surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside fa ce of a handrail complying with V503. Advisory V405.9.1 Extended Deck Surface. The extended surface prevents wheelchair casters and crutch tips from slipping off the ramp surface.

Figure V405.9.1 Extended Deck Surface Edge Protection
V405.9.2 Curb or Barrier. A cu rb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch (100 mm) diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches (100 mm) of the finish deck surface.Figure V405.9.2 Curb or Barrier Edge Protection Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 139 V405.10 Wet Conditions. Landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water. V406 Curb Ramps V406.1 General. Curb ramps shall comply with V406, V405.2 through V405.5, and V405.10. V406.2 Counter Slope. Counte r slopes of adjoining gutters and vehicular way surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters, and vehicular ways shall be at the same level.

Figure V406.2 Counter Slope of Surfaces Adjacent to Curb Ramps V406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps. Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.

Figure V406.3 Sides of Curb RampsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 140 V406.4 Landings. Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing. EXCEPTION: In alterations, where there is no landing at the top of existing curb ramps, curb ramp flares shall be provided and shall not be steeper than 1:12.

Figure V406.4 Landings at the Top of Curb Ramps

V407 Elevators V407.1 General. Elevat ors shall comply with V407. They shall be passenger elevators. Elevator operation shall be automatic.

V407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. Elevator landings shall comply with V407.2. V407.2.1 Call Controls. Whe re elevator call buttons or keypads are provided, they shall comply with V407.2.1 and V309.4. Call buttons shall be raised or flush. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing elevators shall be permitted to have recessed call buttons. Advisory V407.1 General. The U.S. Department of Justice ADA regulations (28 CFR 35.133, Maintenance of accessible features, and 28 CFR 36.211, Maintenance of accessible features) require that accessible features be maintained in working order so that they are accessible to and usable by those people they are intended to benefit. Isolated or temporary interruptions in service due to maintenance or repairs may be unavoidable; however, failure to take prompt action to effe ct repairs could constitute a violation of the regulations. Although section V407.1 does not reference a safety standard for elevators, it is recommended that ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) be used by US Flag passenger vessels.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 141 V407.2.1.1 Height. Call buttons and keypads shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in V308, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing call buttons and existing keypads shall be permitted to be located at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface measured to the centerline of the highest operable part. V407.2.1.2 Size. Call bu ttons shall be 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) minimum in the smallest dimension. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing elevator call buttons shall not be required to comply with V407.2.1.2. V407.2.1.3 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided at call controls. Advisory V407.2.1.3 Clear Deck Space. The deck space required at elevator call buttons must remain free of obstructions including ashtrays, plants, and other decorative elements that prevent wheelchair users and others from reaching the call buttons. The height of the clear deck space is considered to be a volume from the deck surface to 80 inches (2030 mm) above the deck surface. Recessed ashtra ys should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for the call buttons.

V407.2.1.4 Location. The call button that designates the up direction shall be located above the call button that designates the down direction. EXCEPTION: Destinat ion-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.2.1.4. Advisory V407.2.1.4 Location Exception. A destination-oriented elevator system provides lobby controls enabling passengers to select deck stops, lobby indicators designating which elevator to use, and a car indicator designating the deck at which the car will stop. Responding cars are programmed for maximum efficiency by reducing the number of stops any passenger experiences.

V407.2.1.5 Signals. Call buttons shall have visible signals to indicate when each call is registered and when each call is answered. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.2.1.5 if visible and audible signals comp lying with V407.2.2 indicating which elevator car to enter are provided. 2. In alterations, existing elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.2.1.5. V407.2.1.6 Keypads. Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and shall comply with V407.4.7.2. V407.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with V407.2.2. V407.2.2.1 Visible and Audible Signals. A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answe ring a call and the car’s direction of travel.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 142 Where in-car signals are provided, they shall be visible from the deck area adjacent to the hall call buttons. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Visible and audible signals shall not be required at each destinationoriented elevator where a visible and audible signal complying with V407.2.2 is provided indicating the elevator car designation information. 2. In alterations to existing elevators, a signal indicating the direction of car travel shall not be required. V407.2.2.2 Visible Signals. Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. The visi ble signal elements shall be 21⁄2 inches (64 mm) minimum measured along the vertical centerline of the element. Signals s hall be visible from the deck area adjacent to the hall call button. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Destination-oriented elevators shal l be permitted to have signals visible from the deck area adjacent to the hoistway entrance. 2. In alterations, existing elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.2.2.2.

V407.2.2.3 Audible Signals. Audible signals shall sound once for the up direction and twice for the down direction, or shall have verbal annunciato rs that indicate the direction of elevator car travel. Audible signals shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum and 3000 Hz maximum. The audible signal and verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambi ent, but shall not exceed 80 dB maximum, measured at the hall call button. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.2.2.3 if the audible tone and verbal announc ement is the same as those given at the call button or call button keypad. 2. In alterations, existing elevators shall not be required to comply with the requirements for frequency and dB range of audible signals. Figure V407.2.2.2 Visible Hall SignalsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 143 V407.2.2.4 Differentiation. Each destination-oriented elevator in a bank of elevators shall have audible and visible means for differentiation. V407.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Sig ns at elevator hoistways shall comply with V407.2.3. V407.2.3.1 Deck Designation. Deck design ations complying with V703.2 and V703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entra nces. Deck designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile char acters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum. Where vessel entry points are provided on only one deck, a tactile star shall be provided on both jambs at the entry deck.

Figure V407.2.3.1 Deck Designations on Jambs of Elevator Hoistway Entrances V407.2.3.2 Car Designations. Destination-oriented elevators shall provide tactile car identification complying with V703.2 on both ja mbs of the hoistway immediately below the deck designation. Car designations shall be provided in both tactile characters and braille. Tactile characters shall be 2 inc hes (51 mm) high minimum.

Figure V407.2.3.2 Car Designations on Jambs of Destination-Oriented Elevator Hoistway EntrancesProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 144 V407.3 Elevator Door Requirements. Hoistway and car doors shall comply with V407.3. V407.3.1 Type. Elevator doors shall be the horizontal sl iding type. Car gates shall be prohibited. V407.3.2 Operation. Elevator hoistway and car doors shall open and close automatically. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing manually operated hoistway swing doors shall be permitted if they comply with V404.2.3 and V404.2.9. Car door closing shall not be initiated until the hoistway door is closed. V407.3.3 Reopening Device. Elevator doors shall be provided with a reopening device complying with V407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes obstructed by an object or person. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing elevators wi th manually operated doors shall not be required to comply with V407.3.3. V407.3.3.1 Height. The device shall be activated by s ensing an obstruction passing through the opening at 5 inches (125 mm) nominal and 29 in ches (735 mm) nominal above the finish deck surface. V407.3.3.2 Contact. The device shall not require physical contact to be activated, although contact is permitted to occur before the door reverses.
V407.3.3.3 Duration. Door reopening devices shall remain effective for 20 seconds minimum. V407.3.4 Door and Signal Timing. The minimum acceptable time fr om notification that a car is answering a call or notification of the car assi gned at the means for the entry of destination information until the doors of that car start to close shall be calculated from the following equation: T = D/(1.5 ft/s) or T = D/(455 mm/s) = 5 seconds minimum where T equals the total time in seconds and D equals the distance (in feet or millimeters) from the point in the lobby or corridor 60 inches (1525 mm) directly in front of the farthest call button controlling that car to the centerline of its hoistway door. EXCEPTIONS: 1. For cars with in-car lanterns, T shall be permitted to begin when the signal is visible from the point 60 inches (1525 mm) directly in front of the farthest hall call button and the audible signal is sounded. 2. Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with V407.3.4. V407.3.5 Door Delay. Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for 3 seconds minimum.
V407.3.6 Width. The width of elevator doors shall comply with Table V407.4.1. EXCEPTION: In alterations to existing elevator s, a power-operated car door complying with V404.2.3 shall be permitted. V407.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall comply with V407.4. V407.4.1 Car Dimensions. Inside dimensions of elevator ca rs and clear width of elevator doors shall comply with Table V407.4.1.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 145 EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing elevator car co nfigurations that provide a clear deck area 16 square feet (1.5 m 2 ) minimum, and an inside clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum and an inside clear width 36 inches (915 mm) minimum shall be permitted. 

### Table V407.4.1 Elevator Car Dimensions
Minimum Dimensions

Door Location Door Clear Width Inside Car, Side to Side Inside Car, Back W all to Front Return Inside Car, Back W all to Inside Face of Door Centered 42 inches (1065 mm) 80 inches (2030 mm) 51 inches (1295 mm) 54 inches (1370 mm) Any 36 inches (915 mm) 1

1. A tolerance of minus 5/8 inch (16 mm) is permitted. 68 inches (1725 mm) 51 inches (1295 mm) 54 inches (1370 mm) Any 36 inches (915 mm) 1 54 inches (1370 mm) 80 inches (2030 mm) 80 inches (2030 mm) Any 36 inches (915 mm) 1 60 inches (1525 mm) 2

2. Other car configurations that provide a turning space complying with V304 with the door closed shall be permited. 60 inches (1525 mm) 2 60 inches (1525 mm) 2

Figure V407.4.1 Elevator Car DimensionsFigure V407.4.1 Elevator Car Dimensions Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 146 V407.4.2 Deck Surfaces. Deck surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with V302 and V303.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 147 V407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall be 11⁄4 inch (32 mm) maximum. V407.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall be equipped with a self-leveling feature that will automatically bring and maintain the car at deck landings within a tolerance of 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions.
V407.4.5 Illumination. The level of illumination at the car controls, platform, car threshold, and car landing sill shall be 5 foot candles (54 lux) minimum. V407.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Where provided, elevator car controls shall comply with V407.4.6 and V309.4. EXCEPTION: In alterations to existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with V407.4.6 is provided, existing car operating panels shall not be required to comply with V407.4.6.
V407.4.6.1 Location. Controls shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in V308. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the elevator panel serves more than 16 openings and a parallel approach is provided, buttons with deck desig nations shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. 2. In alterations to existing elevators, car control buttons with deck designations shall be permitted to be located 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface where a parallel approach is provided.
V407.4.6.2 Buttons. Car control buttons with deck designations shall comply with V407.4.6.2 and shall be raised or flush. EXCEPTION: In alterations to existing elevator s, buttons shall be permitted to be recessed. V407.4.6.2.1 Size. Buttons shall be 3⁄4 inch (19 mm) minimum in their smallest dimension. V407.4.6.2.2 Arrangement. Buttons shall be arranged with numbers in ascending order. When two or more columns of buttons are provided, they shall read from left to right. V407.4.6.3 Keypads. Car control keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and shall comply with V407.4.7.2. V407.4.6.4 Emergency Controls. Emergency controls shall comply with V407.4.6.4. V407.4.6.4.1 Height. Emergency control buttons shall hav e their centerlines 35 inches (890 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface.
V407.4.6.4.2 Location. Emergency controls, including the emergency alarm, shall be grouped at the bottom of the panel. V407.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls. Designations and indicators of car controls shall comply with V407.4.7.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 148 EXCEPTION: In alterations to existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with V407.4.7 is provided, existing car operating panels shall not be required to comply with V407.4.7.
V407.4.7.1 Buttons. Car control buttons shall comply with V407.4.7.1. V407.4.7.1.1 Type. Control buttons shall be identified by tactile characters complying with V703.2.
V407.4.7.1.2 Location. Raised character and braille designations shall be placed immediately to the left of the control button to which the designations apply. EXCEPTION: In alterations, where space on an existing car operating panel precludes tactile markings to the left of the controls, ma rkings shall be placed as near to the controls as possible. V407.4.7.1.3 Symbols. The control button for the emergency stop, alarm, door open, door close, entry deck, and phone, shall be identif ied with tactile symbols shown in Figure V407.4.7.1.3. EXCEPTION: Where a passenger vessel has more than one entry deck, the entry deck tactile symbol is not required. Figure V407.4.7.1.3 Elevator Control Button Identification Control Button Tactile Symbol Braille Message Emergency Stop “ST”OP Three cells Alarm AL“AR”M Four cells Door Open OP“EN” Three cells Door Close CLOSE Five cells Entry Deck MA“IN” Three cells Phone PH“ONE” Four cellsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 149 V407.4.7.1.4 Visible Indicators. Buttons with deck designations shall be provided with visible indicators to show that a call has been registered. The visible indication shall extinguish when the car arrives at the designated deck. V407.4.7.2 Keypads. Keypads shall be identified by char acters complying with V703.5 and shall be centered on the corresponding keypad button. The number five key shall have a single raised dot. The dot shall be 0.118 inch (3 mm) to 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) base diameter and in other aspects comply with Table V703.3.1. V407.4.8 Car Position Indicators. Audible and visible car position indicators shall be provided in elevator cars.
V407.4.8.1 Visible Indicators. Visible indicators shall comply with V407.4.8.1. V407.4.8.1.1 Size. Characters shall be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high minimum.
V407.4.8.1.2 Location. Indicators shall be located above the car control panel or above the door.
V407.4.8.1.3 Deck Arrival. As the car passes a deck and when a car stops at a deck served by the elevator, the corresponding character shall illuminate. EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators sh all not be required to comply with V407.4.8.1.3 if the visible indicators extinguish when the call has been answered.
V407.4.8.1.4 Destination Indicator. In destination-oriented elevators, a display shall be provided in the car with visible indicators to show car destinations.
V407.4.8.2 Audible Indicators. Audible indicators shall comply with V407.4.8.2. V407.4.8.2.1 Signal Type. The signal shall be an automatic verbal annunciator which announces the deck at which the car is about to stop. EXCEPTION: For elevators other than destination-oriented elevators that have a rated speed of 200 feet per minute (1 m/s) or less, a non-verbal audible signal with a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum which sounds as the car passes or is about to stop at a deck served by the elevator shall be permitted. V407.4.8.2.2 Signal Level. The verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the annunciator. V407.4.8.2.3 Frequency. The verbal annunciator shall hav e a frequency of 300 Hz minimum to 3000 Hz maximum. V407.4.9 Emergency Communication. Where provided, emergency two-way communication systems shall comply with V308 and shall provide a visual signal in the elev ator car acknowledging that an emergency signal was received at the bri dge of the vessel or other space where emergency actions are directed. Tactile sym bols and characters shal l be provided adjacent to the operable parts of the system in the elevator car and shall comply with V703.2.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 150 V408 Limited Use-Limited Application Elevators V408.1 General. L imited use-limited application elevator s shall comply with V408. They shall be passenger elevators. Elevator operation shall be automatic. Advisory V408.1 General. Although section V408.1 does not reference a safety standard for elevators, it is recommended that ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, be used by US flag passenger vessels. V408.2 Elevator Landings. L andings serving limited- use/limited-application elevators shall comply with V408.2. V408.2.1 Call Buttons. Ele vator call buttons and keypads shall comply with V407.2.1. V408.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals shall comply with V407.2.2. V408.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Sig ns at elevator hoistways shall comply with V407.2.3.1.
V408.3 Elevator Doors. Elevator ho istway doors shall comply with V408.3. V408.3.1 Sliding Doors. Sliding hoistway and car doors shall comply with V407.3.1 through V407.3.3 and V408.4.1. V408.3.2 Swinging Doors. Swingin g hoistway doors shall open and close automatically and shall comply with V404, V407.3.2 and V408.3.2. V408.3.2.1 Power Operation. Swinging doors shall be power-operated. Advisory V408.3.2.1 Power Operation. Although section V408.3.2.1 does not reference a safety standard for power-operated swing doors, it is recommended that ANSI/BHMA A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, be used by US Flag passenger vessels.

V408.3.2.2 Duration. Power-op erated swinging doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum when activated. V408.4 Elevator Cars. Elevator cars shall co mply with V408.4. V408.4.1 Car Dimensions and Doors. Ele vator cars shall provide a clear width 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum and a clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum. Car doors shall be positioned at the narrow ends of cars and shall provide 32 inches (815 mm) minimum clear width. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Cars that provide a clear width 51 inches (1295 mm) minimum shall be permitted to provide a clear depth 51 inches (1295 mm) minimum provided that car doors provide a clear opening 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 151 2. In alterations, existing elevator cars shall be permitted to provide a clear width 36 inches (915 mm) minimum, clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum, and a net clear platform area 15 square feet (1.4 m 2 ) minimum.

Figure V408.4.1 Limited-Use/Limited-Application (LULA) Elevator Car Dimensions
V408.4.2 Deck Surfaces. Deck surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with V302 and V303.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 152 V408.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The platform to hoistway clearance shall comply with V407.4.3. V408.4.4 Leveling. Elevator car leveling shall comply with V407.4.4.
V408.4.5 Illumination. Elevator car illumination shall comply with V407.4.5. V408.4.6 Car Controls. Elevator car controls shall comply with V407.4.6. Control panels shall be centered on a side wall and shall comply with V309. V408.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls. Designations and indicators of car controls shall comply with V407.4.7. V408.4.8 Emergency Communications. Car emergency signaling devices complying with V407.4.9 shall be provided. V409 Platform Lifts V409.1 General. Platform lifts shall comply with V409. Platform lifts shall not be attendant-operated and shall provide unassisted entry and exit from the lift. The rated load of the platform lifts shall be 450 pounds (204 kg) minimum.

V409.2 Platform Surface and Size. The lift platform surface and size shall comply with V302, V303, and V305. EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the lift platform shall be permitted to be 32 inches (815 mm) wide minimu m where the lift platform is approached at the short side. V409.3 Platform to Runway Clearance. The clearance between the platform sill and the edge of any runway landing shall be 11⁄4 inch (32 mm) maximum. Advisory V409.1 General. Inclined and vertical platform lifts are available for shortdistance vertical transportation. Because an accessible route requires an 80 inch (2030 mm) vertical clearance, care should be taken in selecting lifts as they may not be equally suitable for use by people using wheelchairs and people standing. If a lift does not provide 80 inch (2030 mm) vertical clearance, it cannot be considered part of an accessible route in new construction. The ADA and other Federal civil rights laws requ ire that accessible features be maintained in working order so that they are accessible to and usable by those people they are intended to benefit. Isolated or temporary interruptions in service due to maintenance or repairs may be unavoidable; however, failure to take prompt action to effect repairs could constitute a violation of Federal laws and these requirements. Although section V409.1 does not reference a safety standard for platform lifts, it is recommended that the provisions in ASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, be used by US Flag passenger vessels where applicable in the marine environment.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 153 V409.4 Operable Parts. Controls for platform lifts shall comply with V309. V409.5 Doors and Gates. Plat form lifts shall have low-energy power-operated doors or gates complying with V404.3. Doors shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum. End doors and gates shall provide a clear width 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Side doors and gates shall provide a clear width 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Pla tform lifts serving two landings maximum and having doors or gates on opposite sides shall be permitted to have self-closing manual doors or gates.

Figure V409.5 Platform Lift Doors and Gates V410 Gangways V410.1 General. Gang ways that are part of accessible pa ssenger boarding systems shall comply with V410. V410.2 Slope. Gan gway runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Whe re gangways have only one run and the gangways do not exceed a rise of 6 inches (150 mm), the gangways shall be permitt ed to have running slopes in accordance with Table V410.2. 2. Where an existing gangway run or series of gangway runs is replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway run shall not be required to comply with V410.2. 3. On vessel carried gangways, where the total length of the gangway run or series of runs is at least as long as the beam of the vessel, gangways s hall not be required to comply with V410.2. 4. On pier provided gangways, where the total length of a gangway run or series of runs is at least 120 feet (37 m), gangways shall not be required to comply with V410.2.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 154 5. On passenger vessels which carry vehicles, where the only way for pedestrian passengers to embark or disembark is by way of a gangway that also functions as a vehicle transfer bridge, gangways shall not be required to comply with V410.2. 

### Table V410.2 Alternate Running Sl opes Permitted by Exception 1
Slope 1

1. A slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited.

Steeper than 1:10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches (75 mm) Steeper than 1:12 but not steeper than 1:10 6 inches (150 mm)

V410.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope of gangway runs shall not be steeper than 1:48. Advisory V410.3 Cross Slope. Cross slope is the slope of the surface perpendicular to the direction of travel. It is measured the same way as slope is measured: the rise over the run.
V410.4 Surfaces. Surfaces o f gangway runs shall comply with V302. Changes in level other than the running slope and cross slope are not permitted on gangway runs. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where gangways are deployed and conditions result in slopes greater than 1:4, changes in level complying with V303.2 or V303.3 shall be permitted on surfaces of gangway runs. 2. Changes in level shall be permitted on gangway run surfaces that extend beyond the minimum clear width specified in V410.5. V410.5 Clear Width. The clear width of a gangway run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Where the largest deck is less than 3,000 square feet (279 m 2 ), the width of gangway runs and the distance between handrails, if provided, shall be permitted to have clear widths of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum.
V410.6 Transition Plates. Transition plates provided at the ends of gangway runs shall contrast visually with adjacent passenger walkways either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. V410.7 Landings. Gangways shall hav e landin gs at the top and the bottom of each gangway run. Landings shall comply with V410.7. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Landings shall not be required between trans ition plates complying with V403 or V405, and gangways. 2. On telescoping gangways, landings shall not be required between gangway segments where transition plates are provided which comply with V405.1 through V405.6, and V405.8 through V405.10. V410.7.1 Slope. Lan dings shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slo pes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted. Maximum RiseProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 155 V410.7.2 Width. The landing clear width shal l be at least as wide as the widest gangway run leading to the landing. V410.7.3 Length. Th e landing clear length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum. V410.7.4 Change in Direction. Ga ngways that change direction between runs at landings shall have a clear landing 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum. V410.7.5 Doorways. W here doorways are located adjacent to a gangway landing, maneuvering clearances required by V404.2.4 and V404.3.2 shall be permitted to overlap the required landing area. V410.8 Handrails. Ga ngway runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying with V503. EXCEPTION: Gangways th at also function as vehicle transfer bridges shall be permitted to have readily removable handrails. V410.9 Edge Protection. Edge protection complying with V410 .9.1 or V410.9.2 shall be provided on each side of gangway runs and at each side of gangway landings. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Edg e protection shall not be required on the sides of gangway landings serving an adjoining ramp run, gangway run, or stairway. 2. Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of gangway landings having a vertical drop-off of 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) maximum within 10 inches (255 mm) horizontally of the minimum landing area specified in V410.7. V410.9.1 Extended Deck Surface. The deck surface of the gangway run or landing shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside fa ce of a handrail complying with V503. Advisory V410.9.1 Extended Deck Surface. The extended surface prevents wheelchair casters and crutch tips from slipping off the gangway surface.
V410.9.2 Curb or Barrier. A cu rb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch (100 mm) diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches (100 mm) of the finish deck surface. V410.10 Wet Conditions. Lan dings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water. V411 Manually Powered Boarding Lifts V411.1 General. Manu ally powered boarding lifts shall comply with V411. V411.2 Design Load. The design load of the lift shall be at least 600 pounds (272 kg). Working parts, such as cables, pulleys, and shafts, which would be expected to wear, and upon which the lift depends for support of the load, shall have a safety factor of at least six, based on the ultimate strength of the material. Nonworking parts, such as platform, frame, and attachment hardware which would not beProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V4: ONBOARD ACC ESSIBLE ROUTES AND ACCESSIBLE PASSEN

### 156 expected to wear, shall have a safety factor of at least three, based on the ultimate strength of the material. V411.3 Controls. Where provided, each control for deploying, lowering, raising, and stowing the lift and lowering the roll-off barrier shall require continuous manual pressure by the operators and an inherent design feature or other system shal l not allow improper lift sequencing w hen the lift platform is occupied. The controls shall allow reversal of the lift operation sequence when the lift is occupied. V411.4 Emergency Operation. The lift, when occupied, shall incorporate an emergency method of lowering. V411.5 Equipment Failure. The lift, when occupied, shall have provis ions to prevent it from falling any faster than 12 inches/second (305 mm/second) and droppi ng an occupant in the event of a single failure of any load carrying component. V411.6 Platform Barriers. The lift platform shall be equipped with barriers to prevent any of the wheels of a wheelchair or mobility aid from rolling off the lift during its operation. V411.7 Platform Surface and Size. The lift platform surface and size shall comply with V302, V303, and V305. EXCEPTION: Where the lift platform is approached at the long side, the platform shall be permitted to be 56 inches (1420 mm) wide minimum. V411.8 Platform Approaches. The approaches to the lift platform, or loading-edge barriers used as approaches, shall comply with V403 or V405. Transi tions from adjacent deck and pier surfaces shall comply with V303. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Ramped approaches to the lift platform shall be permitted to have running slopes not exceeding 1:8 if the rise of the ramps does not exceed 3 inches (75 mm). 2. Landings specified in V405.7 shall not be re quired between ramped approaches and the lift platform. V411.9 Platform Deflection. The lift platform shall not deflect more than 3 degrees in any direction between its unloaded position and its position when l oaded with 600 pounds (272 kg) applied through a 26 inch (660 mm) by 26 inch (660 mm) test pallet at the centroid of the lift platform. V411.10 Boarding Direction. The lift shall permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchairs and mobility aids.
V411.11 Handrails. The platform on the lift shall be equipped with handrails on two sides, which move in tandem with the lift, and which shall be grasp able and provide support to standees throughout the entire lift operation. Handrails shall have a usabl e component 8 inches (205 mm) long minimum, and the top of the gripping surface shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the platform. The handrails shall be capabl e of withstanding a force of 100 pounds (449 N) concentrated at any point on the handrail without permanent deformation of the rail or its supporting structure. The handrails shall comply with V503.5 through V503.9.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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# CHAPTER V5: GENERAL PASSENGER VESSEL ELEMENTS

V501 General V501.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 5 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V502 Pool Stairs V502.1 General. Poo l stairs shall comply with V502.
V502.2 Treads and Risers. All step s on pool stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread depths. Risers shall be 4 inches (100 mm) hi gh minimum and 7 inches (180 mm) high maximum. Treads shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum. Tread depth shall be measured from riser to riser. EXCEPTION: Risers shall not be required to comply with V502.2 if riser heights are uniform. V502.3 Closed Risers. Risers shall be closed. V502.4 Tread Surface. S tair treads shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: T reads shall be permitted to have a slope not steeper than 1:48. V502.5 Nosings. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Nosings that project beyond risers sh all have the underside of the leading edge curved or beveled. Risers shall be permitted to slope under the tread at an angle of 30 degrees maximum from vertical. The permitted projection of the nosing shall extend 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) maximum over the tread below.

Figure V502.5 Pool Stair NosingsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelin es: CHAPTER V5: GENERAL PASSENGER VESSEL ELEMENTS



### 158 V502.6 Handrails. Pool stairs shall have h andrails complying with V503.
V503 Handrails V503.1 General. Han drails provided along walking surfaces complying with V403, at elevators complying with V407 or V408, and at platform lifts complying with V409, shall comply with V503. Handrails required at ramps complying with V405, gangways complying with V410, and pool stairs complying with V502, shall comply with V503. V503.2 Where Required. Hand rails shall be provided on both sides of pool stairs, gangways, and ramps. EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, handrails shall not be required on both sides of aisle ramps where a handrail is provided at either side or within the aisle width. V503.3 Continuity. Handrails shall be continuous within the fu ll length of each set of pool stairs, gangway run, or ramp run. Inside handrails on switchback or dogleg ramps shall be continuous between flights or runs. EXCEPTION: In assemb ly areas, handrails on ramps shall not be required to be continuous in aisles serving seating. V503.4 Height. T op of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above walk ing surfaces, stair nosings, gangway surfaces, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfac es, stair nosings, gangway surfaces, and ramp surfaces. EXCEPTION: Wh ere the administrative authority requ ires handrails along walking surfaces with slopes not steeper than 1:20 to be located more than 38 inches (965 mm) above deck surfaces, the handrails shall not be required to comply with V503.4. Advisory V503.4 Height. The requirements for stair, gangway, and ramp handrails in this document are for adults. When children are the principal users in a facility (e.g., children’s center), a second set of handrails at an appropriate height can assist them and aid in preventing accidents. A maximum height of 28 inches (710 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the gangway surface, ramp surface or stair nosing is recommended for handrails designed for children. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails, 9 inches (230 mm) minimum, shoul d be provided to help prevent entrapment.

Figure V503.4 Handrail HeightProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 159 V503.5 Clearance. Clearance between handrail gripping surf aces and adjacent surfaces shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) minimum.

Figure V503.5 Handrail Clearance V503.6 Gripping Surface. Handrail grippin g surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides. The bottoms of handrail gripping surfaces shall not be obstructed for more than 20 percent of their length. Where provided, horizontal projections shall occur 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) minimum below the bo ttom of the handrail gripping surface. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where handrails are provided along walking surfaces with slopes not steeper than 1:20, the bottoms of handrail gripping surfaces shall be permitted to be obstructed along their entire length where they are integral to crash rails or bumper guards. 2. The distance between horizontal projections and the bottom of the gripping surface shall be permitted to be reduced by 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) for each 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) of additional handrail perimeter dimension that exceeds 4 inches (100 mm). Advisory V503.6 Gripping Surface. People with disabilities, older people, and others benefit from continuous gripping surfaces that permit users to reach the fingers outward or downward to grasp the handrail, particularly as the user senses a loss of equilibrium or begins to fall.

Figure V503.6 Horizontal Projections Below Gripping Surface
V503.7 Cross Section. Handra il gripping surfaces shall have a cross section complying with V503.7.1 or V503.7.2. V503.7.1 Circular Cross Section. Han drail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 11⁄4 inches ( 32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelin es: CHAPTER V5: GENERAL PASSENGER VESSEL ELEMENTS



### 160 V503.7.2 Non-Circular Cross Sections. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 in ches (100 mm) minimum and 61⁄4 inches (160 mm) maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 21⁄4 inches (57 mm) maximum.

Figure V503.7.2 Handrail Non-Circular Cross Section
V503.8 Surfaces. Handrail grippin g surfaces and any surfac es adjacent to them shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges. V503.9 Fittings. Handra ils shall not rotate within their fittings.
V503.10 Handrail Extensions. Handra il gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of pool stairs, gangway runs, and ramp runs in accordance with V503.10. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Extensions shall not be required for c ontinuous handrails at the inside turn of switchback or dogleg gangways, and ramps. 2. In assembly areas, extensions shall not be required for ramp handr ails in aisles serving seating where the handrails are discontinuous to provide access to seating and to permit crossovers within aisles. 3. In alterations, full extensions of handrails shall not be required where such extensions would be hazardous due to plan configuration. 4. Where gangways and transition plates connect and are requir ed to have handrails, handrail extensions shall not be required. 5. Where handrail extensions are provided on gangway s or transition plates, extensions shall not be required to be horizontal to the landing surface. V503.10.1 Top and Bottom Extension at Ramps and Gangways. Ramp and gangway handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp and gangway runs. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent ramp run.Figure V503.10.1 Top and Bottom Handrail Extension at Ramps and Gangways Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 161 V503.10.2 Top Extension at Pool Stairs. At the top of pool stairs, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beginning directly above the first riser nosing. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelin es: CHAPTER V5: GENERAL PASSENGER VESSEL ELEMENTS



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# CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES

V601 General V601.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 6 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V602 Drinking Fountains V602.1 General. Drinking foun tains shall comply with V307 and V602. V602.2 Clear Deck Space. Units shall have a clear deck space complying with V305 positioned for a forward approach and centered on the unit. Knee and toe clearance complying with V306 shall be provided. EXCEPTION: A parallel approach complying with V305 shall be permitted at units for children's use where the spout is 30 inches (760 mm) maximum a bove the finish deck surface and is 31⁄2 inches (90 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. V602.3 Operable Parts. Ope rable parts shall comply with V309. V602.4 Spout Height. S pout outlets shall be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V602.5 Spout Location. The spout shall be located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers.

Figure V602.5 Drinking Fountain Spout Location

V602.6 Water Flow. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum and shall be located 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches (75 mm) of the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches (75 mm) and 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum.Advisory V602.6 Water Flow. The purpose of requiring the drinking fountain spout to produce a flow of water 4 inches (100 mm) hi gh minimum is so that a cup can be inserted under the flow of water to provide a drink of water for an individual who, because of a disability, would otherwise be incapabl e of using the drinking fountain. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 164 V602.7 Drinking Fountains for Standing Persons. Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons shall be 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 43 inches (1090 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms V603.1 General. T oilet and bathing rooms shall comply with V603. V603.2 Clearances. Cle arances shall comply with V603.2. V603.2.1 Turning Space. T urning space complying with V304 shall be provided within the room. V603.2.2 Overlap. Required clear deck spaces, clearance at fixtures, and turning space shall be permitted to overlap. V603.2.3 Door Swing. Doors shall not swing into the clear deck space or clearance required for any fixture. Doors shall be permitted to swing into the required turning space. EXCEPTION: Where the toilet room or bathing room is for individual use and a clear deck space complying with V305.3 is provided within the room, beyond the arc of the door swing, doors shall be permitted to swing into the clear deck sp ace or clearance required for any fixture.
V603.3 Mirrors. Mirrors lo cated above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. Mirrors not located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches (890 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. Advisory V603.3 Mirrors. A single full-length mirror can accommodate a greater number of people, including children. In order for mirrors to be usable by people who are ambulatory and people who use w heelchairs, the top edge of mi rrors should be 74 inches (1880 mm) minimum from the deck surface.
V603.4 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in V308. Shelves shall be located 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments (Stalls) V604.1 General. W ater closets and toilet compartments shall comply with V604.2 through V604.8. EXCEPTION: W ater closets and toilet compartments for children's use shall be permitted to comply with V604.9.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 165 V604.2 Location. The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except t hat the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in V604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.

Figure V604.2 Water Closet Location
V604.3 Clearance. Clea rances around water closets and in toilet compartments shall comply with V604.3. V604.3.1 Size. Cle arance around a water closet shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the side wall and 56 inches (1420 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall. Advisory V604.3.1 Size. The section specifies the size requirement for the clearance required around a water closet required to comply with this document by V213.3.1. Other clearance requirements apply to the room and other features in the room. For example, V603.2.1 requires the accessible toilet room to have a turning space and V404.2.4 requires accessible doors to have maneuvering clearance s. All the clearances together, even when overlapping, will produce a room size la rger than the water closet clearance.Figure V604.3.1 Size of Clearance at Water Closets Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 166 V604.3.2 Overlap. The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanita ry napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible routes, clear deck spaces and clearanc es required at other fixtures, and the turning space. No other fixtures or obstructions shall be located within the required water closet clearance. Advisory V604.3.2 Overlap. When the door to the toilet room is placed directly in front of the water closet, the water closet cannot over lap the required maneuvering clearance for the door inside the room. Clearances required at other fixtures (e.g., water closet and shower) may overlap.
V604.4 Seats. The seat h eight of a water closet above t he finish deck surface shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measur ed to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position. V604.5 Grab Bars. Grab bars for water closets shall comply with V609. Grab bars shall be provided on the side wall closest to the water closet and on the rear wall. V604.5.1 Side Wall. The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.Figure V604.5.1 Side Wall Grab Bar at Water Closets Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 167 V604.5.2 Rear Wall. The rear wall grab bar shall be 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches (305 mm) minimum on one side and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on the other side. EXCEPTIONS: 1. T he rear grab bar shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum, centered on the water closet, where wall space does not permit a length of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum due to the location of a recessed fixture adjacent to the water closet. 2. Where an administrative authority requires flush controls for flush valves to be located in a position that conflicts with the location of the rear grab bar, then the rear grab bar shall be permitted to be split or shifted to the open side of the toilet area.

Figure V604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bar at Water Closets
V604.6 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with V309. Flush controls s hall be located on the open side of the water closet, except in compartments with vacuum flush syste ms and in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with V604.8.2.Advisory V604.6 Flush Controls. If plumbing valves are located directly behind the toilet seat, flush valves and related plumbing can cause injury or imbalance when a person leans back against them. To prevent causing injury or imbalance, the plumbing can be located behind walls or to the side of the toilet; or provide a toilet seat lid. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 168 V604.7 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with V309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. Advisory V604.7 Dispensers. If toilet paper dispensers are installed above the side wall grab bar, the outlet of the toilet paper dispenser must be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface and the top of the gripping surface of the grab bar must be 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finished deck surface.

Figure V604.7 Dispenser Outlet Location V604.8 Toilet Compartments. Wheelchair accessible toilet comp artments shall meet the requirements of V604.8.1 and V604.8.3. Compartments containing mo re than one plumbing fixture shall comply with V603. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply with V604.8.2 and V604.8.3. V604.8.1 Wheelchair Accessible Compartments. Wh eelchair accessible compartments shall comply with V604.8.1. V604.8.1.1 Size. W heelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1420 mm) deep minimum for wall hung water closets, and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for deck surface mountedProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 169 water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair accessible compartments for children’s use shall be 60 inc hes (1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for wall hung and deck surface mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Advisory V604.8.1.1 Size. The minimum space required in toilet compartments is provided so that a person using a wheelchair can maneuv er into position at the water closet. This space cannot be obstructed by baby changing tables or other fixtures or conveniences, except as specified at V604.3.2 (Overlap). If toilet compartments are to be used to house fixtures other than those associated with the water closet, they must be designed to exceed the minimum space requirements. Convenience fixtures such as baby changing tables must also be accessible to people with disabilities as well as to other users. Toilet compartments that are designed to meet, and not exceed, the minimum space requirements may not provide adequate space for maneuvering into position at a baby changing table.

Figure V604.8.1.1 Size of Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment

V604.8.1.2 Doors. T oilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with V404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstructi on shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull comply ing with V404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.Figure V604.8.1.2 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Doors Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 170 V604.8.1.3 Approach. Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to the water closet. V604.8.1.4 Toe Clearance. The front partition and at least one side partition shall provide a toe clearance of 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface and 6 inches (150 mm) deep minimum beyond the compartment-side face of the partition, exclusive of partition support members. Compartments for children’s use shall provide a toe clearance of 12 inches (305 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTION: T oe clearance at the front partition shall not be required in a compartment greater than 62 inches (1575 mm) deep with a wall-hung water closet or 65 inches (1650 mm) deep with a deck-surface-mounted water closet. Toe clearance at the side partition shall not be required in a compartment greater than 66 inches (1675 mm) wide. Toe clearance at the front partition shall not be required in a comp artment for children’s use that is greater than 65 inches (1650 mm) deep. V604.8.1.5 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with V609. A side-wall grab bar complying with V604.5.1 shall be provided and shall be located on the wall closest to the water closet. In addition, a rear-wall grab bar complying with V604.5.2 shall be provided.Figure V604.8.1.4 Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment Toe Clearance Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 171 V604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply with V604.8.2. V604.8.2.1 Size. Ambula tory accessible compartments shall have a depth of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum and a width of 35 inches (890 mm) minimum and 37 inches (940 mm) maximum.
V604.8.2.2 Doors. T oilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with V404, except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull comply ing with V404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area. V604.8.2.3 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with V609. A side-wall grab bar complying with V604.5.1 shall be provided on both sides of the compartment.Figure V604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Toilet Compartment Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 172 V604.8.3 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in V308. Shelves shall be located 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children's Use. Water closets and toilet compartments for children's use shall comply with V604.9. Advisory V604.9 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for Children's Use. The requirements in V604.9 are to be followed where the exception for children's water closets in V604.1 is used. The following table pr ovides additional gu idance in applying the specifications for water closets for children according to the age group served and reflects the differences in the size, stature, and reach ranges of children ages 3 through 12. The specifications chosen should correspond to the age of the primary user group. The specifications of one age group should be applied consistently in the installation of a water closet and related elements. Advisory Specifications for Water Closets Serving Children Ages 3 through 12 Ages 3 and 4 Ages 5 through 8 Ages 9 through 12 Water Closet

Centerline 12 inches (305 mm) 12 to 15 inches (305 to 380 mm) 15 to 18 inches (380 to 455 mm) Toilet Seat Height 11 to 12 inches (280 to 305 mm) 12 to 15 inches (305 to 380 mm) 15 to 17 inches (380 to 430 mm)Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 173 V604.9.1 Location. The water closet shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, exce pt that the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from th e side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in V604 .8.2. Compartments shall be arranged for left-hand or right-hand approach to the water closet. V604.9.2 Clearance. Cle arance around a water closet shall comply with V604.3. V604.9.3 Height. The height of water closets shall be 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position. V604.9.4 Grab Bars. Grab ba rs for water closets shall comply with V604.5. V604.9.5 Flush Controls. Flush co ntrols shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with V309.2 and V309.4 and shall be installed 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. Flush controls s hall be located on the open side of the water closet, except in compartments with vacuum flush syste ms and in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with V604.8.2. V604.9.6 Dispensers. Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with V309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the finish dec k surface. There shall be a clearance of 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) minimum below the grab bar. Dispense rs shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. V604.9.7 Toilet Compartments. T oilet compartments shall comply with V604.8.
V605 Urinals V605.1 General. Urinals sha ll comply with V605. Advisory V605.1 General. Stall-type urinals provide greater accessibility for a broader range of persons, including people of short stature. Grab Bar Height 18 to 20 inches (455 to 510 mm) 20 to 25 inches (510 to 635 mm) 25 to 27 inches (635 to 685 mm) Dispenser Height 14 inches (355 mm) 14 to 17 inches (355 to 430 mm) 17 to 19 inches (430 to 485 mm) Advisory Specifications for Water Closets Serving Children Ages 3 through 12 Ages 3 and 4 Ages 5 through 8 Ages 9 through 12Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 174 V605.2 Height and Depth. Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. Urinals shall be 131⁄2 inches (345 mm) deep minimum measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture.

Figure V605.2 Height and Depth of Urinals V605.3 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 positioned for forward approach shall be provided. V605.4 Flush Controls. Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with V309. V606 Lavatories and Sinks V606.1 General. L avatories and sinks shall comply with V606. Advisory V606.1 General. If soap and towel dispensers are provided, they must be located within the reach ranges specified in V308. Locate soap and towel dispensers so that they are conveniently usable by a person at the accessible lavatory. V606.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear d eck space complying with V 305, positioned for a forward approach, and knee and toe clearance comply ing with V306 shall be provided. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A parallel approach complying with V305 shall be permitted to a galley and pantry sink in a space where a cook top or conventional range is not provided and to wet bars. 2. A knee clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface shall be permitted at lavatories and sinks used primaril y by children 6 through 12 years where the rim or counter surface is 31 inches (785 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. 3. A p arallel approach complying with V305 shall be permitted to lavatories and sinks used primarily by children 5 years and younger. 4. The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances. 5. No more than one bowl of a multi-bowl sink shall be required to provide knee and toe clearance complying with V306.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 175 V606.3 Height. Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface.
V606.4 Faucets. Con trols for faucets shall comply with V309. Hand-operated, metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum. V606.5 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces. W ater supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.
V607 Bathtubs V607.1 General. Bat htubs shall comply with V607. V607.2 Clearance. Cle arance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum. A lavatory comply ing with V606 shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance. Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub.

Figure V607.2 Clearance for Bathtubs
V607.3 Seat. A permanent seat at the head end of the bathtub or a removable in-tub seat shall be provided. Seats shall comply with V610. V607.4 Grab Bars. Grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with V609 and shall be provided in accordance with V607.4.1 or V607.4.2. V607.4.1 Bathtubs With Permanent Seats. F or bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with V607.4.1.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 176 V607.4.1.1 Back Wall. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with V609.4 and the other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 in ches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall. V607.4.1.2 Control End Wall. A g rab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

Figure V607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats
V607.4.2 Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats. For b athtubs without permanent seats, grab bars shall comply with V607.4.2.
V607.4.2.1 Back Wall. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with V609.4 and the other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches ( 610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall. V607.4.2.2 Control End Wall. A g rab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
V607.4.2.3 Head End Wall. A grab b ar 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.Figure V607.4.2 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Removable In-Tub Seats Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 177 V607.5 Controls. Controls, other than drain stoppers, shall be located on an end wall. Controls shall be between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub. Controls shall comply with V309.4.

Figure V607.5 Bathtub Control Location V607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. A shower sp ray unit with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) long minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars. Bathtub shower spray units shall deliver water that is 120°F (49°C) maximum. Advisory V607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. Ensure that hand-held shower spray units are capable of delivering water pressure substantially equivalent to fixed shower heads.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 178 V607.7 Bathtub Enclosures. Enclosures for bathtubs shall not obstruct controls, faucets, shower and spray units, or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs on to bathtub seats or into bathtubs. Enclosures on bathtubs shall not have tracks installed on the rim of the open face of the bathtub. V608 Shower Compartments and Rinsing Showers V608.1 General. Sho wer compartments and rinsing showers shall comply with V608. Advisory V608.1 General. Shower stalls that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide and have no curb may increase the usability of a bathr oom because the shower area provides additional maneuvering space. V608.2 Size and Clearances for Shower Compartments and Rinsing Showers. Sh ower compartments and rinsing showers shall have si zes and clearances complying with V608.2. V608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments. T ransfer type shower compartments shall be 36 inches (915 mm) by 36 inches (915 mm) clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides and shall have a 36 inch (915 mm) wi de minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment. Clearance of 36 inches (915 mm ) wide minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum measured from the control wall shall be provided.

Figure V608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartment Size and ClearanceProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 179 V608.2.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Standard roll-in type shower compartments shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions measured at center point s of opposing sides and shall have a 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment. V608.2.2.1 Clearance. A 30 inch (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inch (1525 mm) long minimum clearance shall be provided adjacent to t he open face of the shower compartment. EXCEPTION: A la vatory complying with V606 shall be permitted on one 30 inch (760 mm) wide minimum side of the clearance if it is not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the controls or, where provided, not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the shower seat.

Figure V608.2.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance V608.2.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Alternate roll-in type shower compartments shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide and 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions measured at ce nter points of opposing sides. A 36 inch (915 mm) wide minimum entry shall be provided at one end of the long side of the compartment.Figure V608.2.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartment Size and Clearance Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 180 V608.2.4 Rinsing Showers. At rinsing showers, a clear deck space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum s hall be provided. The shower head location shall be centered on one side of the clear deck space. V608.3 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with V609 and shall be provided in accordance with V608.3. Where multiple grab bars are used, required horizontal grab bars shall be installed at the same height above the finish deck surface. V608.3.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments. In transfer type compartments, grab bars shall be provided across the control wall and back wall to a point 18 inches (455 mm) from the control wall.

Figure V608.3.1 Grab Bars for Transfer Type Showers V608.3.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Where a seat is provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and, if provided, onProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 181 the side wall opposite the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Where a seat is not provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on three walls. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (1 50 mm) maximum from adjacent walls.

Figure V608.3.2 Grab Bars for Standard Roll-In Type Showers V608.3.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from adjacent walls.

Figure V608.3.3 Grab Bars for Alternate Roll-In Type Showers
V608.4 Seats. A folding or n on-folding seat shall be prov ided in transfer type shower compartments. A folding seat shall be provided in roll-in type show ers required in guest rooms with mobility features complying with V806.2. Seats shall comply with V6 10. Seats shall not be provided in rinsing showers unless the rinsing showers meet the criteria in V608 for transfer-type, standard roll-in type, or alternate roll-in type showers. V608.5 Controls. In shower compartments, controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall comply with V309.4 and V608.5. In rinsing showers, controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall comply with V309.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 182 V608.5.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments. In transfer type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall opposite the seat 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the shower deck surface and shall be located on the control wall 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening.

Figure V608.5.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartment Control Location V608.5.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In st andard roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower sp ray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the show er deck surface. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be in stalled on the back wall adjacent to the seat wall and shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the seat wall. Advisory V608.5.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In standard roll-in type showers without seats, the shower head and operable parts can be located on any of the three walls of the shower without adversely affecting accessibility.

Figure V608.5.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartment Control LocationProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 183 V608.5.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower sp ray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the show er deck surface. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall adjacent to the seat 27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the side wall behind the seat or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (380 mm) maximum, left or right, of the centerline of the seat. Where a seat is not provided, the controls, faucets, and show er spray unit shall be installed on the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

Figure V608.5.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartment Control Location V608.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. I n shower compartments and rinsing showers, a shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) long minimum t hat can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab ba rs. Shower spray units shall deliver water that is 120°F (49°C) maximum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 184 EXCEPTION: A fixed shower head located at 48 in ches (1220 mm) maximum above the shower finish deck surface shall be permitted instead of a hand-held spray unit in facilities that are not medical care facilities or guest rooms. Advisory V608.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. Ensure that hand-held shower spray units are capable of delivering water pressure substantially equivalent to fixed shower heads.
V608.7 Thresholds. Th resholds in rinsing showers and roll -in type shower compartments shall be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high maximum in accordance with V303. In transfer type shower compartments, thresholds 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled, rounded, or vertical. EXCEPTION: In alterations, a threshold 2 inches (51 mm) high maximum shall be permitted in transfer type shower compartments in existing ve ssels where provision of a 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) high threshold would disturb the structural integrity of the deck surface. V608.8 Shower Enclosures. Enclosu res for shower compartm ents and rinsing showers shall not obstruct controls, faucets, shower spray units and, where provided, shower seats. V609 Grab Bars V609.1 General. Grab b ars in toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall comply with V609. V609.2 Cross Section. Grab bars sh all have a cross section complying with V609.2.1 or V609.2.2. V609.2.1 Circular Cross Section. Grab b ars with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 11⁄4 inches (32 mm) mi nimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum. V609.2.2 Non-Circular Cross Section. Grab bars with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maxi mum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 4.8 inches (120 mm) maximum.

Figure V609.2.2 Grab Bar Non-Circular Cross SectionProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 185 V609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm). At rinsing showers, if grab bars are installed on posts, the sp ace between the post and grab bar shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm). The space between the grab bar and proj ecting objects below and at the ends shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Th e space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above shall be permitted to be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) minimum.

Figure V609.3 Spacing of Grab Bars
V609.4 Position of Grab Bars. Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the fi nish deck surface measured to the top of the gripping surface, except that at water closets for children's use complying with V604.9, grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position 18 inches ( 455 mm) minimum and 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface measured to the top of the gripping surface. The height of the lower grab bar on the back wall of a bathtub shall comply with V607.4.1.1 or V607.4.2.1. V609.5 Surface Hazards. Grab b ars and any wall or other surfaces adjacent to grab bars shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges. V609.6 Fittings. Grab bar s shall not rotate within their fittings.
V609.7 Installation. Gra b bars shall be installed in any manner that provides a gripping surface at the specified locations and that does not ob struct the required clear deck space. V609.8 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the grab bar, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure. V610 Seats V610.1 General. Sea ts in bathtubs and shower compartments shall comply with V610.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 186 V610.2 Bathtub Seats. The top of bathtub seats shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the bathroom finish deck surfac e. The depth of a removable in-tub seat shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inches (4 05 mm) maximum. The seat shall be capable of secure placement. Permanent seats at the head end of the bathtub shall be 15 inches (380 mm) deep minimum and shall extend from the back wall to or beyond the outer edge of the bathtub.

Figure V610.2 Bathtub Seats V610.3 Shower Compartment Seats. Where a seat is provided in a standard roll-in shower compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be instal led on the side wall adjacent to the controls, and shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. Where a seat is provided in an alternate roll-in type show er compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be installed on the front wall opposite the back wall, and shall extend from the adjacent side wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. In transfer type showers, the seat shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. The top of the seat shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the bathroom finish deck surface. Seats shall comply with V610.3.1 or V610.3.2.

Figure V610.3 Extent of SeatProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 187 V610.3.1 Rectangular Seats. The rear edge of a rectangular seat shall be 21⁄2 inches (64 mm) maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) mi nimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. The side edge of the seat shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall.

Figure V610.3.1 Rectangular Shower Seat V610.3.2 L-Shaped Seats. The rear edge of an L-shaped seat shall be 21⁄2 inches (64 mm) maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) mi nimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. The rear edge of the "L" portion of the seat shall be 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the wall and the front edge shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the wall. The end of the "L" shall be 22 inches (560 mm) minimum and 23 inches maximum (585 mm) from the main seat wall.

Figure V610.3.2 L-Shaped Shower SeatProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES



### 188 V610.4 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure. V611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers V611.1 General. W ashing machines and clothes dr yers shall comply with V611. V611.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck sp ace complying with V305 positioned for parallel approach shall be provided. The clear deck space shall be centered on the appliance. V611.3 Operable Parts. Op erable parts, including doors, lint screens, and detergent and bleach compartments shall comply with V309. V611.4 Height. T op loading machines shall have the door to the laundry compartment located 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. Front loading machines shall have the bottom of the opening to the laundry compartment located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface.

Figure V611.4 Height of Laundry Compartment Opening
V612 Saunas and Steam Rooms V612.1 General. Sau nas and steam rooms shall comply with V612.
V612.2 Bench. Where seating is provided in saunas and steam rooms, at least one bench shall comply with V903. Doors shall not swing into the clear deck space required by V903.2. EXCEPTION: A rea dily removable bench shall be permi tted to obstruct the turning space required by V612.3 and the clear deck space required by V903.2. V612.3 Turning Space. A turn ing space complying with V304 shall be provided within saunas and steam rooms.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 189 

# CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES

V701 General V701.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 7 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V702 Notification Appliances V702.1 General. Notificatio n appliances in publ ic areas shall comply with V702. V702.2 U.S. Flag Passenger Vessels. U.S. flag passenger vessels shall provide visible notification appliances complying with section 18.5 of NFPA 72 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1). Visible notification applia nces shall be activated upon activation of the passenger vessel general emergency alarm. V703 Signs V703.1 General. Signs shall comply with V703. Where both visual and tactile characters are required, either one sign with both visual and tactile characte rs, or two separate signs, one with visual, and one with tactile characte rs, shall be provided. V703.2 Raised Characters. Raised characters shall comply with V703.2 and shall be duplicated in braille complying with V703.3. Raised characters shall be installed in accordance with V703.4. Advisory V703.2 Raised Characters. Signs that are designed to be read by touch should not have sharp or abrasive edges. V703.2.1 Depth. Raised characters shall be 1 /32 inch (0.8 mm) minimum above their background. V703.2.2 Case. Characters shall be uppercase. V703.2.3 Style. Characters sha ll be sans serif. Characte rs shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative, or of other unusual forms. V703.2.4 Character Proportions . Chara cters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the uppercase letter "O" is 55 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter "I". V703.2.5 Character Height. Chara cter height measured vertically from the baseline of the character shall be 5/8 inch (16 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum based on the height of the uppercase letter "I". EXCEPTION: Wh ere separate raised and visual characters with the same information are provided, raised character height shall be permitted to be 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) minimum.Figure V703.2.5 Height of Raised Characters Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 190 V703.2.6 Stroke Thickness. Stroke thickness of the uppercase letter "I" shall be 15 percent maximum of the height of the character. V703.2.7 Character Spacing. Ch aracter spacing shall be measur ed between the two closest points of adjacent raised characters within a message, excluding word spaces. Where characters have rectangular cross sections, spacing between individual raised characte rs shall be 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised character stroke width maximum. Where characters have other cross sections, spacing between individual raised c haracters shall be 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised character stroke width maximum at the base of the cross sections, and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum and 4 times the raised character stroke width maximum at the top of the cross sections. Characters shall be separated from raised borders and decorative elements 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum. V703.2.8 Line Spacing. S pacing between the baselines of separate lines of raised characters within a message shall be 135 percent minimum and 170 per cent maximum of the raised character height.
V703.3 Braille. Braille shall be contracted (Grade 2) and shall comply with V703.3 and V703.4. Advisory V703.3 Braille. Contracted (Grade 2) braille is an abbreviated method of displaying words in braille. For example, th e word "men" is displayed using the braille symbols for "m" and "en". The word "women" woul d use the braille symbols for "w", "o", "m", and "en". Some grouping of letters have no contracted form, such as exit which would appear as "e", "x", "i", and "t". Also, numbers have no contracted form. Numbers in braille are created by using "a" to "j" for 1 to 0. By putting a “#” sign in front of the letter or letters the reader is told these are numbers not letters. Therefore, #abc means 123 and #aj means 10. V703.3.1 Dimensions and Capitalization. Braille d ots shall have a domed or rounded shape and shall comply with Table V703.3.1. The indication of an uppercase letter or letters shall only be used before the first word of sentences, proper nouns and names, individual letters of the alphabet, initials, and acronyms.

### Table V703.3.1 Braille Dimensions Measurement Range Minimum in Inches Maximum in Inches Dot base diameter 0.059 (1.5 mm) to 0.063 (1.6 mm)
Distance between two dots in the same cell 1

1. Measured center to center. 0.090 (2.3 mm) to 0.100 (2.5 mm) Distance between corresponding dots in adjacent
ce lls 1 0.241 (6.1 mm) to 0.300 (7.6 mm)

Dot height 0.025 (0.6 mm) to 0.037 (0.9 mm) Distance between corresponding dots from one cell directly below 1 0.395 (10 mm) to 0.400 (10.2 mm)

Figure V703.3.1 Braille Measurement Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 191 V703.3.2 Position. Braille shall be positioned below the corre sponding text. If text is multi-lined, braille shall be placed below the entire text. Brai lle shall be separated 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum from any other tactile characters and 3/8 inch (9 .5 mm) minimum from raised borders and decorative elements. EXCEPTION: Braille provided on elevator car contro ls shall be separated 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) minimum and shall be located either directly bel ow or adjacent to the corresponding raised characters or symbols.Figure V703.3.2 Position of Braille Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 192 V703.4 Installation Height and Location. Signs with tactile characters shall comply with V703.4. V703.4.1 Height Above Finish Deck Surface. T actile characters on signs shall be located 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum above the finish deck su rface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches (1525 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character. EXCEPTION: T actile characters for elevator car cont rols shall not be required to comply with V703.4.1.

Figure V703.4.1 Height of Tactile Characters Above Finish Deck SurfaceProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 193 V703.4.2 Location. Where a tactile sign is provided at a door, the sign shall be located alongside the door at the latch side. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with one active leaf, the sign shall be located on the inactive leaf. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with two active leafs, the sign shall be located to the right of the right hand door. Where there is no wall space at the latch side of a single door or at the right side of double doors, signs shall be located on the nearest adjacent wall. Signs containing tactile characters shall be located so that a clear deck space of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum by 18 inches (455 mm) minimum, centered on the tactile characters, is provided beyond the arc of any door swing between the closed position and 45 degree open position. EXCEPTION: Sig ns with tactile characters shall be permitted on the push side of doors with closers and without hold-open devices.

Figure V703.4.2 Location of Tactile Signs at Doors
V703.5 Visual Characters. V isual characters shall comply with V703.5. EXCEPTION: Wh ere visual characters comply with V703.2 and are accompanied by braille complying with V703.3, they shall not be required to comply with V703.5.2 through V703.5.9. V703.5.1 Finish and Contrast. Chara cters and their background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background wi th either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. Advisory V703.5.1 Finish and Contrast. Signs are more legible for persons with low vision when characters contrast as much as possible with their background. Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text and its background colors and textures.
V703.5.2 Case. Characters shall be uppercase or lowercase or a combination of both. V703.5.3 Style. Characters sha ll be conventional in form. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative, or of other unusual forms. V703.5.4 Character Proportions. Chara cters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the uppercase letter "O" is 55 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter "I".Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 194 V703.5.5 Character Height. Minimum character height shall comply with Table V703.5.5. Viewing distance shall be measured as the horizontal di stance between the character and an obstruction preventing further approach towards the sign. Character height shall be based on the uppercase letter "I". 

### Table V703.5.5 Visu al Character Height Height to Finish Deck Surface

From Baseline of Character Horizontal Viewing Distance Minimum Character Height 40 inches (1015 mm) to less

than or equal to 70 inches (1780 mm) Less than 72 inches (1830 mm) 5/8 inch (16 mm) 72 inches (1830 mm) and grea ter 5/8 inch (16 mm), plus 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) per foot (305 mm) of

viewing distance above 72 inches (1830 mm) Greater than 70 inches (1780 mm) to le ss than or equal to 120 inches (3050 mm) Less than 180 inches (4570 mm) 2 inches (51 mm) 180 inches (4570 mm) and grea ter 2 inches (51 mm), plus 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) per foot (305 mm) of

viewing distance above 180 inches (4570 mm) Greater than 120 inches (3050 mm) Less than 21 feet (6400 mm) 3 inches (75 mm) 21 feet (6400 mm) and greater 3 inches (75 mm), plus 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) per foot (305 mm) of viewing distance above 21 feet (6400 mm) V703.5.6 Height From Finish Deck Surface. V isual characters shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Visual characters indi cating elevator car controls shall not be required to comply with V703.5.6. 2. W here the administrative authority requires signs to be mounted below 40 inches (1015 mm), V703.5.6 shall not apply. V703.5.7 Stroke Thickness. S troke thickness of the uppercase letter "I" shall be 10 percent minimum and 30 percent maximum of the height of the character. V703.5.8 Character Spacing. Ch aracter spacing shall be measur ed between the two closest points of adjacent characters, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall be 10 percent minimum and 35 percent maximum of character height. V703.5.9 Line Spacing. S pacing between the baselines of separate lines of characters within a message shall be 135 percent minimum and 170 percent maximum of the character height.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 195 V703.6 Pictograms. Pictograms shall comply with V703.6. V703.6.1 Pictogram Field. Pictograms shall have a field h eight of 6 inches (150 mm) minimum. Characters and braille shall not be located in the pictogram field.

Figure V703.6.1 Pictogram Field
V703.6.2 Finish and Contrast. Pictog rams and their field shall hav e a non-glare finish. Pictograms shall contrast with their field with either a light pi ctogram on a dark field or a dark pictogram on a light field. Advisory V703.6.2 Finish and Contrast. Signs are more legible for persons with low vision when characters contrast as much as possible with their background. Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text and background colors and textures. V703.6.3 Text Descriptors. Pictogra ms shall have text descriptors located directly below the pictogram field. Text descriptors shall comply with V703.2, V703.3 and V703.4. V703.7 Symbols of Accessibility. Symbo ls of accessibility shall comply with V703.7. V703.7.1 Finish and Contrast. Symbols of accessibility and their background shall have a nonglare finish. Symbols of accessibi lity shall contrast with their background with either a light symbol on a dark background or a dark symbol on a light background. Advisory V703.7.1 Finish and Contrast. Signs are more legible for persons with low vision when characters contrast as much as possible with their background. Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text and background colors and textures.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 196 V703.7.2 Symbols. V703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility. The International Symbol of Accessibility shall comply with Figure V703.7.2.1.

Figure V703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility V703.7.2.2 International Symbol of TTY. T he International Symbol of TTY shall comply with Figure V703.7.2.2.

Figure V703.7.2.2 International Symbol of TTY V703.7.2.3 Assistive Listening Systems. Assist ive listening systems shall be identified by the International Symbol of Ac cess for Hearing Loss complying with Figure V703.7.2.3.

Figure V703.7.2.3 International Symbol of Access for Hearing LossProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 197 V704 Telephones V704.1 General. Pub lic telephones shall comply with V704. V704.2 Wheelchair Accessible Telephones. Whee lchair accessible telephones shall comply with V704.2. V704.2.1 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided. The clear deck space shall not be obstructed by bases, enclosures, or seats. Advisory V704.2.1 Clear Deck Space. Because clear deck space is required to be unobstructed, telephones, enclosures and related telephone book storage cannot encroach on the required clear deck space and must comply with the provisions for protruding objects. (See Section V307).

V704.2.1.1 Parallel Approach. Where a parallel approach is provided, the distance from the edge of the telephone enclosure to the face of the telephone unit shall be 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.

Figure V704.2.1.1 Parallel Approach to Telephone V704.2.1.2 Forward Approach. Wher e a forward approach is provided, the distance from the front edge of a counter within the telephone enclosure to the face of the telephone unit shall be 20 inches (510 mm) maximum.

Figure V704.2.1.2 Forward Approach to TelephoneProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 198 V704.2.2 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply with V309. Telephones shall have pushbutton controls where such service is available. V704.2.3 Telephone Directories. T elephone directories, where provided, shall be located in accordance with V309. V704.2.4 Cord Length. The cord from the telephone to the handset shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum. V704.3 Volume Control Telephones. Public telephones required to have volume controls shall be equipped with a receiver volume control that provides a gain adjustable up to 20 dB minimum. For incremental volume control, provide at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain minimum. An automatic reset shall be provided. Advisory V704.3 Volume Control Telephones. Amplifiers on pay phones are located in the base or the handset or are built into th e telephone. Most are operated by pressing a button or key. If the microphone in the handset is not being used, a mute button that temporarily turns off the microphone can also reduce the amount of background noise which the person hears in the earpiece. If a volume adjustment is provided that allows the user to set the level anywhere from the base volume to the upper requirement of 20 dB, there is no need to specify a lower limit. If a stepped volume control is provided, one of the intermediate levels must provide 12 dB of gain. Consider compatibility issues when matching an amplified handset with a phone or phone system. Amplified handsets that can be switched with pay telephone handsets are av ailable. Portable and inline amplifiers can be used with some phones but are not practi cal at most public phones covered by these requirements.
V704.4 TTYs. TTYs required at a public telephone shall be permanently affixed wi thin, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure. Where an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone cord shall be sufficiently long to allow connection of the TTY and the telephone receiver. V704.4.1 Height. When in use, the touch surface of TTY keypads shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTION: Wh ere seats are provided, V704.4.1 shall not apply. Advisory V704.4.1 Height. A telephone with a TTY installed underneath cannot also be a wheelchair accessible telephone because the required 34 inches (865 mm) minimum keypad height can cause the highest operable part of the telephone, usually the coin slot, to exceed the maximum permitted side and fo rward reach ranges. (See Section V308). Advisory V704.4.1 Height Exception. While seats are not required at TTYs, reading and typing at a TTY is more suited to sitting than standing.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 199 V705 Two-Way Communication Systems V705.1 General. T wo-way communication systems shall comply with V705. Advisory V705.1 General. Devices that do not require handsets are easier to use by people who have a limited reach.
V705.2 Audible and Visual Indicators. Th e system shall provide both audible and visual signals. Advisory V705.2 Audible and Visual Indicators. A light can be used to indicate visually that assistance is on the way. Signs indicating the meaning of visual signals should be provided.
V705.3 Handsets. Hand set cords, if provided, shal l be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum. V706 Assistive Listening Systems V706.1 General. Assistive liste ning systems shall comply with V706. Advisory V706.1 General. Assistive listening systems are generally categorized by their mode of transmission. There are hard-wired systems and three types of wireless systems: induction loop, infrared, and FM radio transmission. Each has different advantages and disadvantages that can help determine which sy stem is best for a given application. For example, an FM system may be better than an in frared system in some open-air assemblies since infrared signals are less effective in sunlight. On the other hand, an infrared system is typically a better choice than an FM system where confidential trans mission is important because it will be contained within a given space. Induction loop systems, however, enable persons who use hearing aids (or cochlear im plants) equipped with telecoils to use the system without needing a separate receiver and headset.

V706.2 Receiver Jacks. Receivers re quired for use with an assistive listening system shall include a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) standard mono jack. The technical standards for assistive list enin g systems describe minimum performance levels for volume, interference, and distortion. Sound pressure levels (SPL), expressed in decibels, measure output sound volume. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N), also expressed in decibels, represents the relati onship between the loudness of a desired sound (the signal) and the background noise in a space or piece of equipment. The higher the SNR, the more intelligible the signal. The peak clipping level limits the distortion in signal output produced when high-volume sound waves are manipulated to serve assistive listening devices. Selecting or specifying an effective assistive listening system for a large or complex venue requires assistance from a professional sound engineer who is knowledgeable about assistive technology and the communica tion needs of people with hearing loss

. The Access Board has published technical assistance on assistive listening devices and systems (see www.access-board.gov).Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 200 V706.3 Receiver Hearing-Aid Compatibility. Receivers required to be hearing-aid compatible shall interface with telecoils in hearing aids through the provision of neck loops. Advisory V706.3 Receiver Hearing-Aid Compatibility. The telecoil is a circuit installed inside many hearing aids (and coch lear implants). When the hearing aid is set to the telecoil mode, the hearing aid can pick up the electr omagnetic energy emitted from the neck loop which is connected to an infrared or FM receiver. Receivers that are not compatible with hearing aids include those connected to ear buds (which may require removal of hearing aids), and earphones and headsets that must be worn over the ear which can create disruptive interference in the transmission and can be uncomfortable for people wearing hearing aids. Some headsets can function as neck loops. An except ion is provided in V219.3 regarding the requirement of V706.3 where induction loop systems are installed because a telecoil-equipped hearing aid or cochlear implant serves as a receiver. Where inductive loops are provided, inductive loop re ceivers should be available to ensure access to people with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids or cochlear implants.
V706.4 Sound Pressure Level. Assist ive listening systems shall be capable of providing a sound pressure level of 110 dB minimum and 118 dB maximum with a dynamic range on the volume control of 50 dB. V706.5 Signal-to-Noise Ratio. The signal-to-noise ratio for inte rnally generated noise in assistive listening systems shall be 18 dB minimum. V706.6 Peak Clipping Level. Peak clipp ing shall not exceed 18 dB of clipping relative to the peaks of speech.
V707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines Advisory V707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines. Interactive transaction machines (ITMs), other than ATMs, are not cover ed by Section V707. However, for entities covered by the ADA, the U.S. Department of Justice regulations that implement the ADA provide additional guidance regarding the relationship between these requirements and elements that are not directly addressed by these requirements. Federal procurement law requires that ITMs purchased by the Federal government comply with standards issued by the Access Board under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1 973, as amended. This law covers a variety of products, includi ng computer hardware and software, websites, phone systems, fax machines, copiers, and simi lar technologies. For more information on Section 508 consult the Access Board’s website at www.access-board.gov.
V707.1 General. Aut omatic teller machines and fare machines shall comply with V707.Advisory V707.1 General. If fare cards have one tactually distinctive corner they can be inserted with greater accuracy. Token collection devices that are designed to accommodate tokens which are perforated can allow a pers on to distinguish more readily between tokens and common coins. Place accessible gates and fare vending machines in close proximity to other accessible elements when feasible so the facility is easier to use. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 201 V707.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided. V707.3 Operable Parts. Ope rable parts shall comply with V309. Unless a clear or correct key is provided, each operable part shall be able to be diff erentiated by sound or touch, without activation. V707.4 Privacy. Automatic teller machines shall provide the opportunity for the same degree of privacy of input and output available to all individuals. Advisory V707.4 Privacy. In addition to people who are bl ind or visually impaired, people with limited reach who use wheelchairs or hav e short stature, who cannot effectively block the ATM screen with their bodies, may prefer to use speech output. Speech output users can benefit from an option to render the visi ble screen blank, thereby affording them greater personal security and privacy. V707.5 Speech Output. Machines shall be speech enabled. O perating instructions and orientation, visible transaction prompts, user i nput verification, error messages, and all displayed information for full use shall be accessible to and independently usable by individuals with vision impairments. Speech shall be delivered through a mechanism that is readily available to all users, including but not limited to, an industry standard connector or a telephone handset. Speech shall be recorded or digitized human, or synthesized. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Audible tones shall be permitted instead of speech for visible output that is not displayed for security purposes, including but not limited to, asterisks representing personal identification numbers. 2. Advertisements and other similar information s hall not be required to be audible unless they convey information that can be used in the transaction being conducted. 3. Where speech synthesis cannot be supported, dynamic alphabetic output shall not be required to be audible. Advisory V707.5 Speech Output. If an ATM provides additional functions such as dispensing coupons, selling theater tickets, or providing copies of monthly statements, all such functions must be available to customers using speech output. To avoid confusion at the ATM, the method of initiating the speec h mode should be easily discoverable and should not require specialized training. For example, if a telephone handset is provided, lifting the handset can initiate the speech mode.
V707.5.1 User Control. Speech shall be capable of being repeated or interrupted. Volume control shall be provided for the speech function. EXCEPTION: S peech output for any single function shall be permitted to be automatically interrupted when a transaction is selected.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



### 202 V707.5.2 Receipts. Where receipts are provided, speec h output devices shall provide audible balance inquiry information, error messages, and all other information on the printed receipt necessary to complete or verify the transaction. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Machine location, date and time of transaction, customer account number, and the machine identifier shall not be required to be audible. 2. Information on printed receipts that duplicat es information availabl e on-screen shall not be required to be presented in the form of an audible receipt. 3. Printed copies of bank statements and checks shall not be required to be audible. V707.6 Input. Input devices shall comply with V707.6. V707.6.1 Input Controls. At least one t actilely discernible input control shall be provided for each function. Where provided, key surfaces not on ac tive areas of display sc reens, shall be raised above surrounding surfaces. Where membrane keys are the only method of input, each shall be tactilely discernible from surrounding surfaces and adjacent keys. V707.6.2 Numeric Keys. Numeric ke ys shall be arranged in a 12-key ascending or descending telephone keypad layout. The number five key shal l be tactilely distinct from the other keys. Advisory V707.6.2 Numeric Keys. Telephone keypads and computer keyboards differ in one significant feature, ascending versus descending numerical order. Both types of keypads are acceptable, if the computer-style keypad is organized similarly to the number pad located at the right on most computer keyboards, and does not resemble the line of numbers located above the computer keys.

Figure V707.6.2 Numeric Key Layout V707.6.3 Function Keys. Functio n keys shall comply with V707.6.3. V707.6.3.1 Contrast. Fun ction keys shall contrast visu ally from background surfaces. Characters and symbols on key surfaces shall cont rast visually from key surfaces. Visual contrast shall be either light-on-dark or dark-on-light.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 203 EXCEPTION: Tactile symbols required by V707.6.3.2 shall not be required to comply with V707.6.3.1. V707.6.3.2 Tactile Symbols. Function key surfaces shall have tactile symbols as follows: Enter or Proceed key: raised circle; Clear or Correct key: raised left arrow; Cancel key: raised letter ex; Add Value key: raised plus sign; Decrease Value key: raised minus sign. V707.7 Display Screen. The display screen shall comply with V707.7. V707.7.1 Visibility. The display screen shall be visible from a point located 40 inches (1015 mm) above the center of the clear deck space in front of the machine. V707.7.2 Characters. Characters displayed on the screen shall be in a sans serif font. Characters shall be 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) high minimum based on the uppercase letter "I". Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
V707.8 Braille Instructions. Braille instructions for initiating t he speech mode shall be provided. Braille shall comply with V703.3.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES



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# CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS

V801 General V801.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 8 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats V802.1 Wheelchair Spaces. W heelchair spaces s hall comply with V802.1. EXCEPTION: Wh ere ferries permitted to carry 150 or fewer passengers provide only one transportation seating area that is less than 100 square feet (9.29 m 2 ), wheelchair spaces shall not be required to comply with V802.1.4 and V802.1.5. V802.1.1 Deck Surface. The deck surfa ce of wheelchair spaces shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slo pes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
V802.1.2 Width. A sin gle wheelchair space shall be 36 in ches (915 mm) wide minimum. Where two adjacent wheelchair spaces are provided, each wheelchair space s hall be 33 inches (840 mm) wide minimum.

Figure V802.1.2 Width of Wheelchair Spaces V802.1.3 Depth. Where a wheelchair space can be entered from the front or rear, the wheelchair space shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) deep minimum. Where a wheelchair space can be entered only from the side, the wheelchair space shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum.Figure V802.1.3 Depth of Wheelchair Spaces Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS



### 206 V802.1.4 Approach. Wheelchair spaces shall adjoin accessible routes. Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair spaces. Advisory V802.1.4 Approach. Because accessible routes serving wheelchair spaces are not permitted to overlap the footprint of wheelc hair spaces, access to any wheelchair space cannot be through another wheelchair space. V802.1.5 Overlap. Wheelchair spaces shall not overlap accessible means of escape required by this document, and means of escape requir ed by the administrative authority. Advisory V802.1.5 Overlap. V802.1.5 seeks to ensure w heelchair spaces do not project into and block (but may adjoin) the minimum clear width of accessible means of escape required by V207, and other means of escape required by the administrative authority which generally provide emergen cy evacuation paths for use by passengers and crew.
V802.1.6 Tables and Counters. Wher e wheelchair spaces are prov ided at tables or counters, the tables and counters shall comply with V902. The knee and toe clearance required by V902.2 shall extend the width of the wheelchair space. V802.2 Lines of Sight. Lines of sight to the screen, or perfo rmance area, for spectators in wheelchair spaces shall comply with V802.2. V802.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Seated Spectators. Wh ere spectators are expected to remain seated during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with V802.2.1.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 207 V802.2.1.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads. Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

Figure V802.2.1.1 Lines of Sight Over the Heads of Seated Spectators V802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads. Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of seated spectators in th e first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

Figure V802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between the Heads of Seated Spectators V802.2.2 Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators. Where spectators are expected to stand during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with V802.2.2.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS



### 208 V802.2.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads. Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of standing spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

Figure V802.2.2.1 Lines of Sight Over the Heads of Standing Spectators V802.2.2.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads. Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in whee lchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of standing spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

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### 209 V802.3 Companion Seats. Companion seats shall comply with V802.3. V802.3.1 Alignment. Comp anion seats shall be located to provide shoulder alignment with adjacent wheelchair spaces. The shoulder alignment point of the wheelchair space shall be measured 36 inches (915 mm) from the front of the wheelchair space. The deck surface of the companion seat shall be at the same elevation as the deck surface of the wheelchair space. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where seats in the assembly area are not arranged to provide lines of sight to fixed screens or performance areas, companion seats shall not be required to provide shoulder alignment with adj acent wheelchair spaces. 2. Co mpanion seats at tables and counters shall not be required to prov ide shoulder alignment with adjacent wheelchair spaces. V802.3.2 Type. Comp anion seats shall be equivalent in size, quality, comfort, and amenities to the seating in the immediate area. Compani on seats shall be permitted to be movable. V802.4 Designated Aisle Seats. Design ated aisle seats shall comply with V802.4.
V802.4.1 Armrests. Where armrests are provided on the seating in the immediate area, folding or retractable armrests shall be provi ded on the aisle side of the seat. V802.4.2 Identification. Each designa ted aisle seat shall be identified by a sign or marker. Advisory V802.4.2 Identification. Seats with folding or retractable armrests are intended for use by individuals who have di fficulty walking. Consider identifying such seats with signs that contrast (light-on-dark or dark-on-light) and that are also photo luminescent. V803 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms V803.1 General. Dressing, fitting , and locker ro oms shall comply with V803. Advisory V803.1 General. Partitions and doors should be designed to ensure that people using accessible dressing and fitting rooms have privacy equivalent to that afforded other users of the facility. Section V903.5 requires dressing room bench seats to be installed so that they are at the same height as a typica l wheelchair seat, 17 inches (430 mm) to 19 inches (485 mm). However, wheelchair seats can be lower than dressing room benches for people of short stature or children using wheelchairs. V803.2 Turning Space. T urning space complying with V 304 shall be provided within the room. V803.3 Door Swing. Doors shall no t swing into the room unless a clear deck space complying with V305.3 is provided, beyond the arc of the door swing.
V803.4 Benches. A ben ch complying with V903 shall be provided within the room.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS



### 210 V803.5 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Coat hooks provided within the room shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in V308. Shelves sh all be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V804 Galleys and Pantries V804.1 General. Galleys and pantries shall comply with V804. V804.2 Clearance. Whe re a pass through galley is provided, clearances shall comply with V804.2.1. Where a U-shaped galley is provided, clearances shall comply with V804.2.2. EXCEPTION: S paces that do not provide a cooktop or conventional range shall not be required to comply with V804.2. Advisory V804.2 Clearance. Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls, excluding hardware. V804.2.1 Pass Through Galleys. In pass through galleys where counters, appliances, or cabinets are on two opposing sides, or where counters, appliances, or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within galley work areas shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum. Pass through galleys shall have two entries.

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### 211 V804.2.2 U-Shaped Galleys. In U-shaped galleys enclosed on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, app liances, or walls within galley work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

Figure V804.2.2 U-Shaped Galleys
V804.3 Sinks. Sinks shall comply with V6 06. V804.4 Storage. At least 50 percent of shelf space in storage facilities shall comply with V807. V804.5 Appliances. W here provided, galley appliances shall comply with V804.5. V804.5.1 Clear Deck Space. A clear de ck space complying with V305 shall be provided at each galley appliance. Clear deck spaces shall be permitted to overlap. V804.5.2 Operable Parts. All appliance controls shall comply with V30 9. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Appliance doors and door latching devices shall not be required to comply with V309.4. 2. Bottom-hinged appliance doors, when in the open position, shall not be required to comply with V309.3.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS



### 212 V804.5.3 Dishwasher. Clear deck space shall be positioned adj acent to the dishwasher door. The dishwasher door, in the open position, shall not obstruct the clear deck space for the dishwasher or the sink. V804.5.4 Range or Cooktop. Where a forward approach is provided, the clear deck space shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with V306. Where knee and toe space is provided, the underside of the range or cooktop shall be insula ted or otherwise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock. The location of c ontrols shall not require reaching across burners. V804.5.5 Oven. Ovens shall have controls on front panels. V804.5.6 Refrigerator/Freezer. Combin ation refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the freezer space 54 inches (1370 mm ) maximum above the finish deck surface. The clear deck space shall be positioned for a parallel appr oach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/ freezer with the centerline of the clear deck space offset 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space. V805 Medical Care Facilities V805.1 General. Medical care facility patient sleeping rooms required to provide mobility features shall comply with V805. V805.2 Turning Space. T urning space complying with V 304 shall be provided within the room. V805.3 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provi ded on each side of the bed. The clear deck space shall be positioned for a parallel approach to the side of the bed. V805.4 Toilet and Bathing Rooms. T oilet and bathing rooms that are provided as part of a patient sleeping room shall comply with V603. Where provided, no fewer than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower shall comply with the applicable requirements of V603 through V610. V806 Passenger Guest Rooms V806.1 General. Guest rooms shall co mply with V806. Guest rooms required to provide mobility features shall comply with V806.2. Guest room s required to provide communication features shall comply with V806.3. V806.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features. Guest rooms required to provide mobility features shall comply with V806.2. Advisory V806.2 Guest Rooms. The requirements in Section V806.2 do not include requirements that are common to all accessible spaces. For example, closets in guest rooms must comply with the applicable pr ovisions for storage s pecified in scoping. V806.2.1 Living and Dining Areas. L iving and dining areas shall be accessible.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 213 V806.2.2 Exterior Spaces. Exterior spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies that serve the guest room shall be accessible. V806.2.3 Sleeping Areas. At least one sleeping area shall be accessible and shall provide a clear deck space complying with V305 on both sides of a bed. The clear deck space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. EXCEPTION: Wh ere a single clear deck space comp lying with V305 positioned for parallel approach is provided between two beds, a clear deck space shall not be required on both sides of a bed. V806.2.4 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. At least one bathroom that is provided as part of a guest room shall comply with V603. No fewer than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower shall comply with applicable requirements of V603 through V610. In addition, required roll-in shower compartments shall comply with V608.2.2 or V608.2.3. Toilet and bathing fixtures required to comply with V603 through V610 shall be permitted to be located in more than one toilet or bathing area, if travel between fixtures does not require travel between other parts of the guest room. V806.2.4.1 Vanity Counter Top Space. If vanity counter top space is provided in nonaccessible guest toilet or bathing rooms, comparab le vanity counter top space in terms of size and proximity to the lavatory, shall also be provided in accessible guest toilet or bathing rooms. EXCEPTION: Shelving shall be permitted to be used to provide the comparable counter top space. Advisory V806.2.4.1 Vanity Counter Top Space . This provision is intended to ensure that guest rooms subject to V806.2 are provided with comparable vanity counter top space. V806.2.5 Galleys and Pantries. Galleys and p antries shall comply with V804. V806.2.6 Turning Space. T urning space complying with V304 shall be provided within the guest room. V806.2.7 Doors to Adjacent Guest Rooms. Wh ere provided, doors that connect adjacent guest rooms shall comply with V404. EXCEPTION: Where the adjacent guest room is not required to comply with V806.2, the side of the door in the adjacent guest room shall not be required to comply with V404.2.4.
V806.2.8 Windows. Where g lass and other glazed openings are provided for operation by passengers, at least one opening shall comply with V309. V806.3 Guest Rooms with Communication Features. Guest rooms required to provide communication features shall comply with V806.3. V806.3.1 General Emergency Alarm. Where general emergency alarms are provided in passenger vessels, visible notification appliances complying with V806.3.3 shall be provided in the guest rooms to alert passengers of the general emergency alarms. The visible notification a ppliances shall not be used for any other purpose.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS



### 214 V806.3.2 Smoke Alarm. Where smoke alarms are provided in guest rooms, visible notification appliances complying with V806.3.3 shall be provided in the guest rooms to alert passengers of smoke alarms. Such visible notification appliances shall not be used for any other purpose. V806.3.3 Visible Notification Appliances. Visible notification applianc es shall comply with V806.3.3. EXCEPTION: In alterations, existing passenger vessels shall not be required to comply with V806.3.3 unless an existing alarm system is u pgraded or replaced, or a new alarm system is installed. V806.3.3.1 U.S. Flag Passenger Vessels. U.S. flag passenger vessels shall provide visible notification appliances complying with applicable se ctions in 18.5 of NFPA 72 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1). V806.3.3.2 General Alarm Activation. Visible notification appliances provided in guest rooms for the general emergency alarm systems shall be activated upon activation of the passenger vessel general emergency alarm. V806.3.3.3 Smoke Detector Activation. Visible notification appliances provided in guest rooms for smoke detectors shall be activated upon activation of the smoke detectors.
V806.3.4 Visible Devices. Visible devices shall be provided to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell. Visible de vices shall not be connected to visible notification appliances required by V806.3.1 and V806.3.2. Telephones shall have volume controls compatible with the telephone system and shall comply with V704.3. Telephones shall be served by an electrical outlet complying with V309 located within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the telephone to facilitate the use of a TTY. V807 Storage V807.1 General. Storage shall comply with V807. V807.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided. V807.3 Height. Storage elements shall comply with at least one of the reach ranges specified in V308. V807.4 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply with V309.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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# CHAPTER V9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS

V901 General V901.1 Scope. The p rovisions of Chapter 9 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. V902 Tables and Counters V902.1 General. T ables and counters shall comply with V902.2 and V902.3. EXCEPTION: T ables and counters for children’s use shall be permitted to comply with V902.4. V902.2 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space complying with V305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with V306 shall be provided. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where raised seating surfaces are provided at tables or counters and the tops of the tables or counters are 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface, clear deck spaces shall be permitted to be positioned for parallel approaches. 2. Where the top of tables or counters is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum deep, clear deck spaces shall be permitted to be positi oned for parallel approaches. Advisory V902.2 Clear Deck Spaces Exceptions 1 and 2. Exception 1 addresses situations where the usable surface is too low to provide knee clearance (e.g., a beverage table), but users are still sitting at raised seat ing surfaces (e.g., chairs, stools, and benches). Exception 2 addresses where the usable surface is too narrow to provide knee clearance (e.g., narrow counter along a wall). V902.3 Height. The to ps of tables and counters shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. EXCEPTION: The top of tables and counters shall be permitted to be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface where the clear deck spaces are allowed by V902.2 to be pos itioned for parallel approaches. V902.4 Tables and Counters for Children’s Use. Accessible t ables and counters for children’s use shall comply with V902.4. EXCEPTION: T ables and counters that are used primarily by children, 5 years and younger, shall not be required to comply with V902.4 where a clear deck space complying with V305 positioned for a parallel approach is provided. V902.4.1 Clear Deck Space. A clear de ck space complying with V305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. Knee and toe clearanc e complying with V306 shall be provided, except that knee clearance 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish deck surface shall be permitted. V902.4.2 Height. The tops of tables and counters shall be 26 inches (660 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS



### 216 V903 Benches V903.1 General. Ben ches shall comply with V903. Advisory V903.1 General. The technical provisions in V903 are not for typical seating benches. Benches covered by V903 have a greater depth which assists persons who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids to dress or change their clothes while on the benches. V903.2 Clear Deck Space. Clear deck space complying with V305 shall be provided and shall be positioned at the end of the bench seat and parallel to the short axis of the bench. V903.3 Size. Benches sh all have seats that are 42 inc hes (1065 mm) long minimum and 20 inches (510 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) deep maximum. V903.4 Back Support. The b ench shall provide for back support or shall be affixed to a wall. Back support shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum and shall extend from a point 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the seat surface to a point 18 inches (455 mm) minimum above the seat surface. Back support shall be 21⁄2 inches (64 mm) maximum from the rear edge of the seat measured horizontally.

Figure V903.4 Bench Back Support V903.5 Height. The top of the bench seat surface shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V903.6 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure.
V903.7 Wet Locations. Wh ere installed in wet locations, the surface of the seat shall be slip resistant and shall not accumulate water.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 217 V904 Sales and Service Counters V904.1 General. Che ck-out aisles and sales and service counters shall comply with the applicable requirements of V904. V904.2 Approach. All p ortions of counters required to comply with V904 shall be located adjacent to a walking surface complying with V403. Advisory V904.2 Approach. If a cash register is provided at the sales or service counter, locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a disability.
V904.3 Check-Out Aisles. Check-ou t aisles shall comply with V904.3.
V904.3.1 Aisle. Aisles shall comp ly with V403. V904.3.2 Counter. The counte r surface height shall be 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. The top of the counter edge protection shall be 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the top of the counter surface on the aisle side of the check-out counter.

Figure V904.3.2 Check-Out Aisle Counters V904.3.3 Check Writing Surfaces. W here provided, check writing surfaces shall comply with V902.3. V904.4 Sales and Service Counters. Sale s counters and service counters shall comply with V904.4.1 or V904.4.2. The accessible portion of the counter top shall extend the same depth as the sales or service counter top. EXCEPTION: In alterations, when the provision of a count er complying with V904.4 would result in a reduction of the number of existing counters at work stations or a reduction of the number of existing mail boxes, the counter shall be permitted to have a portion which is 24 inches (610 mm) longProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS



### 218 minimum complying with V904.4.1 provided that the required clear deck space is centered on the accessible length of the counter.

Figure V904.4 (Exception) Alteration of Sales and Service Counters V904.4.1 Parallel Approach. A portion of the counter surface that is 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum above the finish deck surface shall be provided. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be posit ioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the 36 inch (915 mm) minimum length of counter. EXCEPTION: Wh ere the provided counter surface is less than 36 inches (915 mm) long, the entire counter surface shall be 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum above the finish deck surface. V904.4.2 Forward Approach. A portion of th e counter surface that is 30 inches (760 mm) long minimum by 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum shal l be provided. Knee and toe space complying with V306 shall be provided under the counter. A clear deck space complying with V305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter. V904.5 Food Service Lines. Coun ters in food service lines shall comply with V904.5. V904.5.1 Self-Service Shelves and Dispensing Devices. Self-service shelves and d ispensing devices for tableware, dishware, condiments, food, and beverages shall comply with V308. V904.5.2 Tray Slides. The tops of tray slides shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish deck surface. V904.6 Security Glazing. W here counters or teller windows have security glazing to separate employees from the passengers, a method to fa cilitate voice communication shall be provided. Telephone handset devices, if provided, shall comply with V704.3.Advisory V904.6 Security Glazing. Assistive listening devices complying with V706 can facilitate voice communication at counters or teller windows where there is security glazing which promotes distortion in audible informat ion. Where assistive listening devices are installed, place signs complying with V703.7.2. 3 to identify those fa cilities which are so equipped. Other voice communication methods incl ude, but are not limited to, grilles, slats, talk-through baffles, intercoms, or telephone handset devices. Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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# CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES

V1001 General V1001.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 10 shall appl y where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. Advisory V1001.1 Scope. Unless otherwise modified or specifically addressed in Chapter 10, all other provisions apply to the design and construction of recreation facilities and elements. The provisions in Section V1001.1 app ly wherever these elements are provided. For example, some passenger vessels may contain a room with exercise equipment to which these sections would apply. V1002 Exercise Machines and Equipment V1002.1 Clear Deck Space. Exercise ma chines and equipment shall have a clear deck space complying with V305 positioned for transfer or for use by an individual seated in a wheelchair. Clear deck spaces required at exercise machines and equipment shall be permitted to overlap. Advisory V1002.1 Clear Deck Space. One clear deck space is permitted to be shared between two pieces of exercise equipment. To optimize space use, designers should carefully consider layout options such as connecting ends of the row and center aisle spaces. The position of the clear deck spac e may vary greatly depending on the use of the equipment or machine. For example, to provide access to a shoulder press machine, clear deck space next to the seat would be appropriate to allow for transfer. Clear deck space for a bench press machine designed for use by an individual seated in a wheelchair, however, will most likely be centered on the operating mechanisms.
V1003 Miniature Golf Facilities V1003.1 General. Miniature golf facilities shall comply with V1003.
V1003.2 Accessible Routes. Accessib le routes serving holes on miniature golf courses shall comply with V402. Accessible routes located on playing surfaces of miniature golf holes shall be permitted to use the exceptions in V1003.2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Playing surfaces shall not be required to comply with V302.2. 2. Where accessible routes intersect playing surfaces of holes, a 1 inch (25 mm) maximum curb shall be permitted for a width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. 3. A slope not steeper than 1:4 for a 4 inch (100 mm) maximum rise shall be permitted. 4. Ramp landing slopes specified by V405.7 .1 shall be permitted to be 1:20 maximum. 5. Ramp landing length specified by V405.7.3 shall be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum. 6. Ramp land ing size specified by V405.7.4 shall be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 222 7. Handrails shall not be required on holes. W here handrails are provided on holes, the handrails shall not be required to comply with V503. V1003.3 Miniature Golf Holes. Miniat ure golf holes shal l comply with V1003.3. V1003.3.1 Start of Play. A clear d eck space 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the start of play. V1003.3.2 Golf Club Reach Range Area. All areas within holes where golf balls rest shall be within 36 inches (915 mm) maximum of a clear deck sp ace 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum havi ng a running slope not steeper than 1:20. The clear deck space shall be served by an accessible route. Advisory V1003.3.2 Golf Club Reach Range Area. The golf club reach range applies to all holes required to be accessible. This includes accessible routes provided adjacent to or, where provided, on the playing surface of the hole.

Figure V1003.3.2 Golf Club Reach Range Area V1004 Play Areas V1004.1 General. Play areas shall comply with V1004.
V1004.2 Accessible Routes. Accessib le routes serving play areas shall comply with V402 and V1004.2 and shall be permitted to use the exceptions in V1004.2.1 through V1004.2.3. WhereProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 223 accessible routes serve ground level play component s, the vertical clearance shall be 80 inches high (2030 mm) minimum. V1004.2.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. Accessible routes serving ground level play components and elevated play components shall be permitted to use the exceptions in V1004.2.1. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Transfer systems complying with V1004.3 shall be permitted to connect elevated play components except where 20 or mo re elevated play components are provided no more than 25 percent of the elevated play components shall be permitted to be connected by transfer systems. 2. Where transfer systems are provided, an el evated play component shall be permitted to connect to another elevated play component as part of an accessible route. Advisory V1004.2.1 Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. The term “ground level” is used in this document and refers to the base level of a playground. Technical assistance material written for landside applications is avai lable at www.access-board.gov and can aid in applying the play area provisions to passenger vessels. V1004.2.2 Soft Contained Play Structures. Accessible routes se rving soft contained play structures shall be permitted to use the exception in V1004.2.2. EXCEPTION: Transfer systems complying with V1004.3 shall be permitted to be used as part of an accessible route. V1004.2.3 Water Play Components. Accessible routes serving water play components shall be permitted to use the exceptions in V1004.2.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the surface of the accessible route, clear deck spaces, or turning spaces serving water play components is subm erged, compliance with V302, V403.3, V405.2, V405.3, and V1004.2.6 shall not be required. 2. Transfer systems complying with V1004.3 sh all be permitted to connect elevated play components in water. V1004.2.4 Clear Width. Accessib le routes connecting play components shall provide a clear width complying with V1004.2.4. V1004.2.4.1 Ground Level. At groun d level, the clear width of accessible routes shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In play areas less than 1000 square feet (92 m 2 ), the clear width of accessible routes shall be permitted to be 44 inches (1120 mm) minimum provided that at least one turning space complying with V304.3 is provided where the restricted accessible route exceeds 30 feet (9.14 m) in length. 2. The clear width of accessible routes shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum for a distance of 60 inches (1525 mm) maximum provided that multiple reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 224 V1004.2.4.2 Elevated. The clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated play components shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated play components shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a distance of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum if reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. 2. The clear width of transfer systems c onnecting elevated play components shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. V1004.2.5 Ramps. Within play areas, ramps connecting ground level play components and ramps connecting elevated play compon ents shall comply with V1004.2.5. V1004.2.5.1 Ground Level. Ramp runs connecting ground level play components shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:16.
V1004.2.5.2 Elevated. The rise for any ramp run connecti ng elevated play components shall be 12 inches (305 mm) maximum.
V1004.2.5.3 Handrails. Where required on ramps serving play components, the handrails shall comply with V503, except as modified by V1004.2.5.3. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Handrails shall not be required on ramps located within ground level use zones. 2. Handrail extensions shall not be required. V1004.2.5.3.1 Handrail Gripping Surfaces. Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 0.95 inches (24 mm) minimum and 1.55 inches (39 mm) maximum. Where the shape of the grippi ng surface is non-circular, the handrail shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. V1004.2.5.3.2 Handrail Height. The top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) maximum above the ramp surface. V1004.2.6 Ground Surfaces. Deck surfaces on accessible routes, clear deck spaces, and turning spaces shall comply with V1004.2.6. V1004.2.6.1 Accessibility. Deck surfaces shall comply with ASTM F1951 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1). Ground surfaces shall be inspected and maintained regularly and frequently to en sure continued compliance with ASTM F1951.
V1004.2.6.2 Use Zones. Deck surfaces located within use zones shall comply with ASTM F1292 (1999 edition or 2004 edition) (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1). V1004.3 Transfer Systems. Where transfer systems are provided to connect to elevated play components, transfer systems shall comply with V1004.3.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 225 V1004.3.1 Transfer Platforms. Transfer platforms shall be prov ided where transfer is intended from wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Transfer platforms shall comply with V1004.3.1. V1004.3.1.1 Size. Transfer platforms shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum. V1004.3.1.2 Height. The height of transfer platforms shall be 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum measured to the top of the surface from the deck surface. V1004.3.1.3 Transfer Space. A tra nsfer space complying with V305.2 and V305.3 shall be provided adjacent to the transfer platform. The 48 inch (1220 mm) long minimum dimension of the transfer space shall be centered on and parallel to the 24 inch (610 mm) long minimum side of the transfer platform. The side of the trans fer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed. V1004.3.1.4 Transfer Supports. At le ast one means of support for transferring shall be provided.

Figure V1004.3.1 Transfer Platforms in Play Areas V1004.3.2 Transfer Steps. T ransfer steps shall be provided where movement is intended from transfer platforms to levels wi th elevated play components required to be on accessible routes. Transfer steps shall comply with V1004.3.2. V1004.3.2.1 Size. Transfer steps shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum. V1004.3.2.2 Height. Each tran sfer step shall be 8 inches (205 mm) high maximum. V1004.3.2.3 Transfer Supports. At le ast one means of support for transferring shall be provided.Figure V1004.3.2 Transfer Steps in Play Areas Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 226 V1004.4 Play Components. Ground level play components on acce ssible routes and elevated play components connected by ramps shall comply with V1004.4. V1004.4.1 Turning Space. At least one turning space complying with V304 shall be provided on the same level as play components. Where swings are provided, the turning space shall be located immediately adjacent to the swing. V1004.4.2 Clear Deck Space. Clea r deck space complying with V305.2 and V305.3 shall be provided at play components. V1004.4.3 Play Tables. Where play tables are provided, knee clearance 24 inches (610 mm) high minimum, 17 inches deep (430 mm) minimum, a nd 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum shall be provided. The tops of rims, curbs, or other obs tructions shall be 31 inches (785 mm) high maximum. EXCEPTION: Pla y tables designed and constructed primarily for children 5 years and younger shall not be required to provide knee clear ance where the clear deck space required by V1004.4.2 is arranged for a parallel approach. V1004.4.4 Entry Points and Seats. Where play components require transfer to entry points or seats, the entry points or seat s shall be 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the clear deck space. EXCEPTION: Entry point s of slides shall not be required to comply with V1004.4.4. V1004.4.5 Transfer Supports. Where play components require transfer to entry points or seats, at least one means of support for transferring shall be provided. V1005 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas V1005.1 General. Where provided, pool lifts, sloped entries , transfer walls, transfer systems, and pool stairs shall comply with V1005.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 227 V1005.2 Pool Lifts. Pool lifts shall comply with V1005.2. Advisory V1005.2 Pool Lifts. There are a variety of seats available on pool lifts ranging from sling seats to those that are preformed or molded. Pool lift seat s with backs will enable a larger population of persons with disabilities to use the lift. Pool lift seats that consist of materials that resist corrosion and provide a fi rm base to transfer will be usable by a wider range of people with disabilities. Additional opt ions such as armrests, head rests, seat belts, and leg support will enhance accessibility and better accommodate people with a wide range of disabilities.
V1005.2.1 Seat Location. In the raised position, the centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck surface and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum from the edge of the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of the seat and the pool edge shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.

Figure V1005.2.1 Pool Lift Seat Location V1005.2.2 Clear Deck Space. On the side of the seat opposite the water, a clear deck space shall be provided parallel with the seat. The space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and shall extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line located 12 inches (305 mm) behind the rear edge of the seat. The clear deck space shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.

Figure V1005.2.2 Clear Deck Space at Pool LiftsProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 228 V1005.2.3 Seat Height. The height of the lift seat shall be designed to allow a stop at 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the deck surface to the top of the seat surface when in the raised (load) position.

Figure V1005.2.3 Pool Lift Seat Height
V1005.2.4 Seat Width. T he seat shall be 16 inches (405 mm) wide minimum.
V1005.2.5 Footrests and Armrests. Footrests shall be provided and shall move with the seat. If provided, the armrest positioned opposite the water sha ll be removable or shall fo ld clear of the seat when the seat is in the raised (load) position. EXCEPTION: Foo trests shall not be required on pool lifts provided in spas. V1005.2.6 Operation. The lift shall be capable of unassisted operation from both the deck surface and water levels. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be unobstructed when the lift is in use and shall comply with V309.4. Advisory V1005.2.6 Operation. Pool lifts must be capable of unassisted operation from both the deck and water levels. This will permit a person to call the pool lift when the pool lift is in the opposite position. It is extremel y important for a person who is swimming alone to be able to call the pool lift when it is in the up position so he or she will not be stranded in the water for extended periods of time awaiting assistance. The requirement for a pool lift to be independently operable does not precl ude assistance from being provided. V1005.2.7 Submerged Depth. The lif t shall be designed so that the seat will submerge to a water depth of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level.Advisory V1005.2.7 Submerged Depth. As pool lifts are required by V1005.2.5 to be equipped with footrests, water depths greater than 18 inches (455 mm) are needed to properly submerge the seat of pool lifts. To allow the opportunity for someone to provide assistance from a standing posi tion in the water to lift users, it is recommended that a portion of the pools where pool lifts are located have water depths that do not exceed 48 inches (1220 mm).

Figure V1005.2.7 Pool Lift Submerged Depth Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 229 V1005.2.8 Lifting Capacity. Single person pool lifts shall have a weight capacity of 300 pounds (136 kg) minimum and be capable of sustaining a static load of at least one and a half times the rated load. Advisory V1005.2.8 Lifting Capacity. Single person pool lifts must be capable of supporting a minimum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg) and sustaining a static load of at least one and a half times the rated load. Providing a pool lift with a weight capacity greater than 300 pounds (136 kg) may be advisable. V1005.3 Sloped Entries. Sloped e ntries shall comply with V1005.3. Advisory V1005.3 Sloped Entries. Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices may not be appropriate for submerging in water. Some may have batteries, motors, and electrical systems that when submerged in water may cause damage to the personal mobility device or wheelchair or may contaminate the pool water. Providing an aquatic wheelchair made of non-corrosive materials and designed for access into the water will protect the water from contamination and avoid dam age to personal wheelchairs or other mobility aids.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 230 V1005.3.1 Sloped Entries. Sloped entries shall comply with V402 except as modified in V1005.3.1 through V1005.3.3. EXCEPTION: Where sloped entries are provided, the surfaces shall not be required to be slip resistant. V1005.3.2 Submerged Depth. Sloped entries shall extend to a depth of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum below t he stationary water level. Where landings are required by V405.7, at least one landing s hall be located 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum below the stationary water level. EXCEPTION: In wading pools, the sloped entry and landings, if provided, shall extend to the deepest part of the wading pool.
V1005.3.3 Handrails. At least two handrails complying wi th V503 shall be provided on the sloped entry. The clear width between required handrails shall be 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Handrail extensions specified by V 503.10.1 shall not be required at the bottom landing serving a sloped entry. 2. Where a sloped entry is provided for wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user access is limited to one area, the handrails shall not be required to comply with the clear width requirements of V1005.3.3. 3. Sloped entries in wading pools shall not be required to provide handr ails complying with V1005.3.3. If provided, handrails on sloped entries in wading pools shall not be required to comply with V503. V1005.4 Transfer Walls. Transfer walls shall comply with V1005.4. V1005.4.1 Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer wall. Where one grab bar is provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the clearance between the grab bars. V1005.4.2 Height. The height of the transfer wall shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the deck surface. V1005.4.3 Wall Depth and Length. The depth of the transfer wall shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum. The le ngth of the transfer wall shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum and shall be centered on the clear deck space. V1005.4.4 Surface. Surfaces of transfer walls shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges. V1005.4.5 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar complying with V609 shall be provided on the transfer wall. Grab bars shall be perpendicular to the pool wa ll and shall extend the full depth of the transfer wall. The top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above transfer walls. Where one grab bar is provided, clearance shall be 24 inches (610Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 231 mm) minimum on both sides of the grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: Grab ba rs on transfer walls shall not be required to comply with V609.4. V1005.5 Transfer Systems. T ransfer systems shall comply with V1005.5. V1005.5.1 Transfer Platform. A transfer plat form shall be provided at the head of each transfer system. Transfer platforms shall provide 19 in ches (485 mm) minimum clear depth and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum clear width.

Figure V1005.5.1 Size of Transfer Platform V1005.5.2 Transfer Space. A tran sfer space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer platform surface and shall be centered along a 24 inch (610 mm) minimum side of the transfer platform. The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed.

Figure V1005.5.2 Clear Deck Space at Transfer PlatformProposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 232 V1005.5.3 Height. The height of the transfer platform shall comply with V1005.4.2. EXCEPTION : Transfer platforms which serve wading pools are permitted to have a height of 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum measured to the top of the platform surface from the deck surface. V1005.5.4 Transfer Steps. T ransfer step height shall be 8 inches (205 mm) maximum. The surface of the bottom tread shall extend to a water depth of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level. EXCEPTION: In wa ding pools where the depth of the water is less than 18 inches (455 mm), the water depth of the bottom tread surface is permitted to be equal to the depth of the pool. Advisory V1005.5.4 Transfer Steps. Where possible, the height of the transfer step should be minimized to decrease the distance an indivi dual is required to lift up or move down to reach the next step to gain access.

Figure V1005.5.4 Transfer Steps
V1005.5.5 Surface. The surface of the transfer system shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges. Advisory V1005.5.5 Surface. People using the transfer system may have skin contact with the surfaces of the transfer system. Care should be taken in selecting surface materials. Some materials require more maintenance and may be subject to splintering which might cause skin injuries and related health comp lications. Padding of transfer surfaces may further protect people duri ng use of such systems.
V1005.5.6 Size. Each tran sfer step shall have a tread clear depth of 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum and shall have a tread clear width of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum.Figure V1005.5.6 Size of Transfer Steps Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



### 233 V1005.5.7 Grab Bars. At least one grab bar on each transfer step and the transfer platform or a continuous grab bar serving each transfer step and th e transfer platform shall be provided. Where a grab bar is provided on each step, the tops of gri pping surfaces shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above each step and transfer platform. Where a continuous grab bar is provided, the top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above the step nosing and transfer platform. Grab bars shall comply with V609 and be located on at least one side of the transfer system. The grab bar located at the transfer platform shall not obstruct transfer. EXCEPTION: Grab ba rs on transfer systems shall not be required to comply with V609.4.

Figure V1005.5.7 Grab Bars
V1005.6 Pool Stairs. Pool st airs shall comply with V1005.6. V1005.6.1 Pool Stairs. Poo l stairs shall comply with V502.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines: CHAPTER V10: RECREATION FACILITIES



### 234 V1005.6.2 Handrails. The width between handrails shall be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. V1006 Shooting Positions V1006.1 Turning Space. A circular turning space 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at shooting positions.Proposed Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines



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# CHAPTER V11: TENDERS

V1101 General. Tenders shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 11 where required by V201.1.3. V1102 Wheelchair Spaces. At least two wheelchair spaces s hall be provided and shall comply V1102. V1102.1 Deck Surface. The deck surface of wheelchair spaces shall comply with V302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
V1102.2 Width. A single wheelchair space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Where two adjacent wheelchair spaces are provided, each wheelchair space shall be 33 inches (840 mm) wide minimum. V1102.3 Depth. Wheelchair spaces shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) deep minimum. V1102.4 Securement. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided with securement systems which limit the movement of occupied wheelchairs or mobility aids under normal tender operating conditions. V1103 Onboard Accessible Route. At least one onboard accessible route complying with V402 shall connect each wheelchair space to the entry and depar ture points of the tender used by passengers in non-emergency conditions serving t he seating area in which the wheelchair space is located.