Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 19 - Public Health and Safety › 395a - Making Buildings Accessible to, and Usable by, The Physically Handicapped › Section 19-395a-1 - Construction standards

Current through July 10, 2024
The following standards shall apply, as provided by sections
				19-395a to 19-395c, inclusive, of the general statutes, to all buildings and
				facilities constructed, remodeled or repaired by the state or its agents or by
				any political subdivision of the state or its agents when state funds or state
				interest is involved. In accomplishing the intent and purpose of these
				standards, reference is made to the Standard Specifications A117.1-1961
				prepared and approved October 81, 1961, by the American Standards
				Association.
(1)
Grading.
The grading of ground shall be such that it attains a level with a normal
			 entrance or a gradient ramp thereto, and makes the facility accessible to
			 individuals with physical disabilities.
(2)
Ramps with gradients.
Where
			 ramps with gradients are necessary or desired, they shall conform to the
			 following specifications: Ramps shall not have a slope greater than one foot
			 rise in twelve feet, or eight and thirty-three one hundredths per cent, or four
			 degrees fifty minutes.
(3)
Entrances.
At least one primary entrance to each building shall be
			 usable by individuals in wheelchairs, avoiding abrupt changes in levels and
			 with thresholds flush with the floor. At least one entrance usable by
			 individuals in wheelchairs shall be on a level which shall make the elevators
			 accessible.
(4)
Doors and
			 doorways.
Doors shall have a clear opening of not less than thirty-two
			 inches when open and shall be operable by a single effort.
(5)
Toilet rooms.
An appropriate
			 number of toilet rooms, in accordance with the nature and use of a specific
			 building or facility, shall be made accessible to and usable by the physically
			 handicapped. Such toilet rooms shall have space to allow traffic of individuals
			 in wheelchairs. A space of approximately sixty inches by sixty inches is
			 required for turning. Each toilet room shall have at least one toilet stall
			 which is or has: (A) Three feet wide; (B) at least four feet eight inches,
			 preferably five feet deep; (C) a door, where doors are used, which is
			 thirty-two inches wide and swings out, (D) handrails on each side, thirty-three
			 inches high and parallel to the floor, one and one-half inches in outside
			 diameter, with one and one-half inches clearance between rail and wall, and
			 fastened securely at ends and center.
(6)
Elevators.
In a
			 multiple-story building, elevators are essential to the successful functioning
			 of physically disabled individuals. They shall conform to the following
			 requirements: Elevators shall be accessible to, and usable by, the physically
			 disabled on the level which they use to enter the building, and at all levels
			 normally used by the general public.
(7)
Controls.
Switches and
			 controls for light, heat, ventilation, elevators, windows, draperies, fire
			 alarms, and all similar controls of frequent or essential use, shall be placed
			 within the reach of individuals in wheelchairs.
(8)
Parking.
Where parking
			 facilities are provided, suitable parking spaces shall be provided and so
			 identified for the use of the physically handicapped.
(9)
Public telephones.
If public
			 telephones are provided in the building, an appropriate number shall be made
			 accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped.
(10)
Warning signals.
Audible
			 warning signals shall be accompanied by simultaneous visible signals for the
			 benefit of those with hearing disabilities.