August 4, 2011: Accessible Health Clubs and Fitness Center Webinar

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Welcome to the Accessibility Online Webinar Series
A collaborative program between the 
ADA National Network and the 
US Access Board
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Webinar Features
Closed captioning – click CC icon (top of screen) or control-F8 and adjust your screen
Questions - type and submit questions in the Chat Area Text box or press control-M and enter text in the Chat Area. Please do not use emoticons or hand-raising features during this session

Slide 3: 
Presenters
U.S. Access Board
Photo of Peggy Greenwell
Photo of Bill Botten

Slide 4: 
Accessible Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities 
Session Agenda
Application of accessibility standards 
Common features  
Other elements 
Questions

Slide 5: 
Types of Facilities Covered  
ADA – STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMODATION
ABA – FEDERAL FACILITIES
Health Club, Gym, Fitness Facility, Personal Training Studio
Employee fitness facilities 
Fitness facilities connected with a hotel/motel, resort, airport, and spa
Local recreation centers, YMCA 
Photo from waist level down of a person walking on a treadmill

Slide 6: 
New ADA Standards
DOJ’s 2010 standards  
(Mandatory March 15, 2012)  
Based on the Board’s ADA-ABA Guidelines (2004) 
Image of cover of 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Image of DOJ Seal, Image of ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines Cover

Slide 7: 
ABA Standards
(Federal facilities)
Similar standards in effect for all federally funded facilities (except housing) 
Housing – UFAS still applies (HUD to update standards) 
Image of Seal of the U.S. HUD Image of the Federal Building

Slide 8: 
New Construction

Slide 9: 
New Construction
All areas must comply except:
Exempted structures/ spaces
Partially scoped spaces

Slide 10: 
General Exceptions
Recreation Facilities
Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport
Raised boxing/ wrestling rings
Water slides and raised diving boards/ platforms
Animal containment areas not open to the public
Image of boxing ring

Slide 11: 
Chapter 2:  Scoping_ Screen shot of table of contents.
Image of 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Image of ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines cover Image of ABAAS cover

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Scoping Provisions
Exempted spaces – 203
Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms – 222
Storage – 225
Exercise machines and equipment – 236
Play areas – 240
Saunas and steam rooms – 241
Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas - 242 

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CHAPTER 10 – Technical provisions
Recreation Facilities:
Amusement rides 
Recreational boating facilities
Fishing piers and platforms 
Golf facilities 
Miniature golf facilities 
Play areas 
Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas
Image of a woman sitting on a pool lift

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Alterations

Slide 15: 
Alterations
Standards apply based on: 
Planned scope of work 
Primary function areas/path of travel
“Technically infeasible” 

Slide 16: 
Alterations
Additional requirements for alterations to areas containing a “primary function” (major activity intended for facility)
Example:
Group exercise room in a health club
Pool in a recreation center 
Exercise equipment in a fitness facility 

Slide 17: 
Alterations
Alterations to primary function areas require accessible “path of travel”:
Accessible route (from site arrival points, parking, building entrances)
Restrooms, phones, drinking fountains 

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Alterations
Example of “path of travel”
Site plan shows "path of travel" leading from sidewalks and accessible parking into and through building to space labeled "primary function area."  Telephone, drinking fountain, and men's and women's restrooms are depicted on this path of travel.

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Alterations
Path of travel:
Compliance required except where “Disproportionate” to the project cost (more than 20%)

Slide 20: 
Alterations
“Technical Infeasibility” =
Existing physical/site constraints that prohibit compliance
Example: removing fixture to create accessible stall conflicts with plumbing code

Slide 21: 
Existing Facilities

Slide 22: 
What Standards Apply to ADA Existing Facilities?
Title II — Program accessibility
Title III — Readily achievable barrier removal
For more information, contact DOJ @ 800 514-0301

Slide 23: 
Safe Harbor – Existing Facilities
Elements that comply with 1991 Standards do not need to be modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless those elements are altered on or after March 15, 2012. 
Safe Harbor does not apply to elements in existing facilities that were not subject to specific requirements in the 1991 Standards. For more information, contact DOJ @ 800 514-0301

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

Slide 25: 
Common elements

Slide 26: 
Exercise Equipment and Machines
Photo showing exercise equipment - top row of elliptical machines, second row from the top of treadmills, and the third row from the top with recumbent bikes and regular stationary bikes One of each type

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Exercise Equipment and Machines
30 in x 48 in clear space 
Positioned for transfer or for use by an individual using a wheelchair 
Clear floor space or ground space for more than one piece of equipment permitted to overlap 
A sketch showing 6 pieces of exercise equipment with the required clear space adjacent to the equipment in one case, a clear space is shared between an elliptical machine and a bench press. 
Image of a male seated in a wheelchair using a lat pull down machine

Slide 28: 
Exercise Equipment and Machines
No requirement to modify equipment
Controls and operating mechanisms exempt
Image of a woman seated in a wheelchair using a seated press machine
Image shows layout of an exercise rooms with a men's and women's locker room, and approximately 25 pieces of exercise equipment including weight training and cardiovascular equipment.

Slide 29: 
Area of Sport Activity
“That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of sport occurs”.
Photo of a male in a wheelchair using a path to access a ball field
Photo of a person in a wheelchair and a woman playing on a racquetball court

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Area of sport activity
Court Sports –Accessible route to directly connect both sides of the court
A photo of two indoor tennis courts

Slide 31: 
Area of Sport Activity
Accessible route to each area of sport activity
Exempt from firm, stable, and slip resistant surface 
A sketch of a multi-field sports complex with at least 18 different fields.  Yellow arrows are used to indicate the fields (all 18) that must be connected by an accessible route in new construction

Slide 32: 
Swimming Pools
Required means of access into the water
Over 300 linear feet of pool wall = 2 (one primary) 
Less than 300 linear feet of pool wall = 1lift or sloped entry
Image of an accessible Pool Lifts with man descending into water
Sloped entry photo with man descending the ramp into the water using a wheelchair

Slide 33: 
Permitted means of Pool Access
Graphic illustrating the accessible means of access into a swimming pool or spa 

Slide 34:
Sloped Entry
Extend to 24 inches to 30 inches below stationary water level
1:12 maximum slope
Handrails - 33 inches min - 38 inches max clear width 
Figure 72 from the swimming pool guidelines showing the slope and landing requirements of a sloped entry.

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Pool Lift
Located where water does not exceed 48 inches
Footrests – must be provided and move with seat
Photo of individual using a pool lift
Figure 71 of the guidelines illustrating the required submerged depth of the seat at 18 inches minimum

Slide 36: 
Pool lift
Armrest – if provided opposite water shall be removable or fold in raised or load position
Capable of unassisted operation – both deck and water A photo of women using a cane transferring to a pool lift on the pool deck

Slide 37: 
Transfer Wall
Clear deck space - 60 inches x 60 inches, slope 1:48 maximum
Height – 16 inches to 19 inches
2 illustrations showing transfer wall with one grab bar and transfer wall with two grab bars.

Slide 38: 
Transfer System
Platform, 19 in min depth, 24 in clear width, 16 in to 19 in height
Surface – not sharp and rounded edges. Illustration of transfer system platform and steps

Slide 39: 
Pool Stairs
Comply with stairs provisions, except as modified
Handrail width 20 to 24 inches
Extensions not required at bottom landing
Photo of two women, one woman is descending down a set of pool stairs into the water as the other women watches. Illustration of pool stairs

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Spas
At least one means of entry:
Lift - footrests not required
Transfer wall
Transfer system
Where provided, in a cluster, 5% but not less than one.
Photo of a lift for a spa that is partial submerged into the water.

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Wading pools
At least one sloped entry - handrails not required
Extend to the deepest part of the wading pool.
Photo of a wading pool with a large mushroom shaped pedestal water fall in the center.

Slide 42: 
Diving Boards and Raised Platforms
Accessible route not required to serve raised diving boards or diving platforms.
A photo of a 3 meter diving board

Slide 43: 
Water Play Components
Ground level access and transfer access to elevated play components required.
Photo of a splash park at sunset with water spraying, photo of water play structure, children in the splash pad one child in a wheelchair.

Slide 44: 
Play Areas 
One of each type of ground level play component
50% elevated play components
Ramp access required for more than 20 elevated components 
Photo of a play area, image of Guide to ADA Accessibility guidelines for play areas cover

Slide 45: 
Soft Contained Play Structures
3 or fewer entry points = 1 on accessible route
4 or more entry points = 2 on accessible route
(AR must connect entry & exit points) Illustration of a soft contained play structure with several entry and exit points

Slide 46: 
Other facility elements 

Slide 47: 
Entrances
Scoping: 
At least 60% of public entrances to comply
Also:
Direct access from parking structures (all)
Direct access from tunnels or elevated walkways
Different fixed routes in transit facilities
Entrances to different tenant spaces
Restricted or secured entrances (at least 1)

Slide 48: 
Entrances
Automated openers recommended for exterior doors.
Photo of a man in a wheelchair entering a building using a power assisted door 

Slide 49: 
Accessible Vehicle Parking 
1 OF EVERY 6 = VAN SPACE
Photo of an accessible parking space, accessible parking sign, and a striped access aisle
Total Parking in Lot 	Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces 
1 to 25= 1; 26 to 50= 2; 51 to 75=3; 76 to 100=4; 101 to 150=5; 151 to 200=6; 201 to 300=7; 301 to 400=8 ; 401 to 500=9; 501 to 1000=2 percent of total and 1001 and over=20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 

Slide 50: 
Parking
Clarifications/ revisions:
Marking of access aisles
Sign height (60” min.) 
Angled vans spaces 
(Aisle on passenger side)
Image of accessible parking sign

Slide 51: 
Drinking Fountains
Where provided at exterior site or floor, 2 units required (wheelchair & standing access)
Alternative:  single “hi-lo” unit multiple installations: 50% of each type (Can round up or down) 
Image of drinking Fountain photo, both high and low 

Slide 52: 
Toilet Rooms and Bathing Facilities

Slide 53: 
Toilet/Bath/Dressing Rooms
Door cannot swing into toilet/bathroom fixture clearances or into dressing rooms unless … 
A toilet room is shown in plan view with a water closet and lavatory on the same (back) wall with clear floor space at both fixtures indicated.  An in-swinging door is located on side wall closest to the lavatory with door maneuvering clearance shown.  The door is located so that the door swing does not intrude into the water closet and lavatory clearances.

Slide 54: 
Toilet/Bath/Dressing Rooms
Unobstructed wheelchair space (30”x 48”) is provided beyond door swing
A toilet room is shown in plan view with a water closet and lavatory on the same (back) wall with clear floor space at both fixtures indicated.  An in-swinging door is located on side wall closest to the lavatory and wheelchair space is shown located beyond the door swing.

Slide 55: 
Water Closet Clearance
Lavatory overlap no longer permitted.
Photo of water closet and lavatory immediately adjacent to it 

Slide 56: 
Toilet Rooms
Allows space for side transfers
Photo of water closet and lavatory with man sitting in space between

Slide 57: 
Toilet Rooms
Fixtures can be recessed shorter (24” min.) rear grab bar allowed in this case.
Recessed lavatory adjacent to water closet shown in plan view to be located closer to the water closet but behind the water closet clear floor space. 

Slide 58: 
Bathing Facilities

Slide 59: 
Bathing Facilities
Access to all public and common use facilities, including:
Gym/ pool shower rooms
Employee locker rooms
At least one shower or tub required
Options:
Transfer shower stall 
Roll-in shower
Tub

Slide 60: 
Transfer Stall
Image of Transfer shower stall

Slide 61: 
Transfer Stall
Stall dimensions:  absolute, not minimum 
New standards: 36” measured at center point
Grab bars can be continuous or split
Image of Transfer shower stall 36" by 36" absolute.
Image of transfer shower stall with a continuous grab bar on wall opposite seat and on the back wall extending to a point 18" from the control wall

Slide 62: 
Seats
Dimensions
Location
Height (17” – 19”)
Securement
Structural strength
Image of shower seat in transfer shower stall

Slide 63: 
Seats
New standards: specifications for L-shaped and rectangular seats
Image of L-shaped seat with one section at the front 15" to 16" wide and the other section at the back wall 14" to 15" wide the back section extends to a point 22" to 23" from the seat wall. Image of L-shaped seat with back edge 2 1/2 inches max from the seat wall and side edge 1 1/ 2 inches max from the back wall. Image of Rectangular shower seat with back edge 2 1/2 inches max from the seat wall and the front edge 15 to 16 inches from the seat wall.  The side edge is 1 1/ 2 inches maximum from the back wall.

Slide 64: 
Transfer Stall
Clear floor space positioned for alignment with seat.
Image of Clear floor space 36" min. wide and 48" min. long in front of shower stall opening that is aligned with control wall.  Image of person using wheelchair occupies space and is aligned with shower seat.  Arrow indicates transfer direction. 

Slide 65: 
Transfer Stall
Control location near opening (usable from outside stall)
Curb: ½ max drawing of transfer shower stall control location on side wall 15" max from the opening and 38" min. and 48" max above the floor

Slide 66: 
Roll-in Shower (no seat) Stall dimensions and clear floor space (lav can overlap space)
Plan view of roll-in shower and clear floor space in front both 60" min. long.  Shower depth is 30" min. and clear floor space depth is 36" min.  Lavatory shown overlapping clear floor space on one side.  New standards: CFS 30” min. deep (instead of 36”)

Slide 67: 
Roll-in Shower (no seat)
Shower head and controls permitted on any wall if no seat provided.
Image of a roll-in shower without seat with arrows showing permitted shower head and control location on back wall or either side wall

Slide 68: 
Roll-in Shower (no seat)
Shower head and control location.
Plan view of roll-in shower without seat showing control location extending across back wall or either side wall above the grab bar and 48" max from the floor.

Slide 69: 
Roll-in Shower (with seat)
Shower head/controls required on back within reach from seat.
Plan view of roll-in shower with seat and control location on back wall 27" max from seat wall and 48" max from the floor.

Slide 70: 
Roll-in Shower (with seat)
Improper location makes controls and shower spray unit unusable from seat.
Image of man on roll-in shower seat shown stretching to try to reach controls on opposite wall; arrow indicates correct location on back wall closer to seat.

Slide 71: 
Roll-in Showers
No curbs - smooth transition to shower floor
(New standards: ½” max. beveled curb allowed)
To control water:
2% max slope allowed
Consider trench drain
Other solutions
Image of trench drain at shower opening

Slide 72: 
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
36” depth = absolute dimension.
Plan view of alternate combination roll-in transfer stall 36" deep and 60" min. wide with a 36" min. wide opening in front wall on one end.  Shower seat is attached to front wall.

Slide 73: 
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
36” depth allows alignment with seat for transfer.
Image of alternate combination roll-in/transfer stall with person using a wheelchair positioned in stall in front of opening adjacent to shower seat.

Slide 74: 
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
Location of controls and shower head
Plan view of shower head and control location in alternation roll-in/transfer stall shown on side wall next to seat. Plan view of shower head and control location in alternate roll-in/transfer shower stall shown on side wall next to seat 27" max from the seat wall above the grab bar and 48" max from the floor. 

Slide 75: 
Alternate Roll-in/Transfer
New standards: alternate location on back wall.
Plan view shower head and control location in alternation roll-in/transfer stall shown on back wall opposite seat.
Figure of shower head and control location in alternate roll-in/transfer shower stall shown on side wall next to seat 27" max from the seat wall above the grab bar and 48" max from the floor.  Second figure shows centerline of shower head and control location 15" max from side wall adjacent to seat above the grab bar and 48" max from the floor.

Slide 76: 
Shower Spray Unit
Hand-held shower spray unit required for showers and tubs
(Exception for “unmonitored” facilities)
New standards:
On/off control 
Water temperature (120 degrees max.)
Image of hand-held shower spray unit and hose.

Slide 77: 
Showers
Common Error:
Grab bar on seat wall.
Photo of roll-in shower with grab bar on side wall above folding seat

Slide 78: 
Saunas and steam rooms
Where provided in a cluster, at least 5%, not less than one
Turning space within the room—may be obstructed by readily removable seats
Door swing cannot swing into clear floor/ground space for bench
Photo of a steam room

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Signs
Door swing cannot swing into clear floor/ground space for bench
Tactile/ visual – labels for permanent rooms & spaces, exit doors
Visual only – directional or informational signs 
Exempt: temporary signs, building menus, directories, addresses, company names and logos
Photo of a sign with raised lettering and Braille.

Slide 80: 
Sales and Service Counters
36” max height (accessible portion)
Applies to full depth of counter
36” min. length (30” min. forward approach) security glazing – method to facilitate voice communication
Photo of reception desk with a person using a wheelchair sitting parallel to the counter

Slide 81: 
Dressing, Fitting, & Locker Rooms 
Access to at least 5% of each type of locker, in each cluster
Clear floor space
Elements within reach range
Operable parts
Accessible bench 
Sketch of an individual using a wheelchair positioned adjacent to a row of lockers, reaching a locker unit.  An accessible bench is located behind this space.

Slide 82: 
Dressing/ Fitting/ Locker Rooms
Door swing into turning space (if wheelchair space beyond swing)
Figure of wheelchair with a dressing room.

Slide 83:
[Changing] Benches (903)
Figure of a wheelchair positioned at one end of a changing bench

Slide 84: 
Benches
Back support - new specifications
Figure of transfer bench with back support

Slide 85: 
Where to direct questions 
U.S. Department of Justice
Implementing regulation and additional requirements
Requirements for existing facilities – title II & III
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
www.ada.gov
U.S. Access Board
2010 Accessibility Standards for new construction and alterations
(800) 872-2253 (voice) 
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
ta@access-board.gov
www.access-board.gov

Slide 86: 
Technical Assistance Material
Images of the swimming pool and spa technical assistance guide cover, the technical assistance guide for sports facilities, the technical assistance document cover for boating facilities, and the cover of the technical assistance guide for fishing facilities.

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