November 3, 2011- Accessible Marinas and Boating Facilities

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Slide 3: 
Presenters
Peggy Greenwell, Paul Beatty

Slide 4: 
Accessible Marinas and Boating Facilities Session Agenda
ADA and ABA Standards (facilities covered); newly constructed vs. existing marinas; other related provisions; Boating facility provisions; Alterations; Questions

Slide 5: 
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II covers: State and Local government Facilities. Aerial shot of the St. Petersburg Marina in FL

Slide 6: 
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title III covers:
Commercial Facilities; Places of Public Accommodation; Non-Profit as well as For-Profit 
Photo of the Washington marina located off of the Potomac River next to the pentagon

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Architectural Barriers Act
Covers:
Facilities that are designed, constructed, altered, or leased by, or on behalf of the United States. Facilities receiving certain types of Federal Financial assistance.
Photo of the Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell in Nevada

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New Standards under the ADA & ABA

Slide 9: 
Updated Accessibility Guidelines and Standards
2010 ADA Accessibility Standard; 2004 ADA-ABA Accessibility; Guidelines; ADAAG; UFAS

Slide 10: 
Updated ADA and ABA Guidelines (2004)
Picture of the 3 parts of the ADA and ABA guidelines.  ADA scoping chapters’ 1 and 2, ABA scoping chapters 1 and 2, and common technical chapters 3 to 10.

Slide 11: 
DOJ’s Revised ADA Rule (Regulations)
Nondiscrimination policies
2010 Standards 
New construction and Alterations
Additional design requirements 
Application of 2010 Standards to Existing facilities

Slide 12: 
DOJ’s ADA Standards (2010)
Excluding ABA Chapters 1 & 2 (pp. 72 – 140)
Picture of the ADA scoping chapters 1 and 2 combined with the common technical chapters 3 to 10. Cover of the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines (2004)

Slide 13: 
New Construction

Slide 14: 
New ADA Standards
DOJ’s 2010 standards  
(Mandatory March 15, 2012)  
Based on the Board’s ADA-ABA Guidelines (2004) 
Image of cover of the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines (2004)
Image of cover of the 2010 ADA Standards (DOJ)

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Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (Federal facilities)
Similar standards in effect for all federally funded facilities (except housing) 
Effective May 8, 2006 (February 6, 2007 for leased facilities) for new construction and alteration  
Image of large Marina Fairway

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Locating Provisions
Table of Contents 
ADA Application and Scoping 
ADA Chapter 1:  Application and Administration; ADA Chapter 2:  Scoping Requirements; ABA Application and Scoping 
ABA Chapter 1:  Application and Administration; ABA Chapter 2:  Scoping Requirements; Technical Chapters; Chapter 3:  Building Blocks; Chapter 4:  Accessible Routes; Chapter 5:  General Site and Building Elements; Chapter 6:  Plumbing Elements and Facilities; Chapter 7:  Communication Elements and Features; Chapter 8:  Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements; Chapter 9:  Built-In Elements; Chapter 10:  Recreation Facilities 

Slide 17: 
Existing Facilities

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

Slide 19: 
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

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Other Facility Provisions
Parking, toilet and bathing rooms, retail spaces, locker rooms, marina office, restaurants, bars, and other spaces and elements

Slide 22: 
Image showing Loros Marina Plan

Slide 23: 
Exterior Accessible Routes
Image of an accessible exterior route (sloped)

Slide 24: 
Exterior Accessible Routes
Drawing of a marina showing non-gangway sloped walking surface (meeting ADAAG accessible route requirements)

Slide 25: 
Accessible Vehicle Parking 
Parking Spaces, Total parking in a lot Required Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking 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 1001 and over = 20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000
1 of every 6 = Van Space Image of Accessible parking Space

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Accessible Door Clearances
Figure 404.2.4.1 from the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, "Maneuvering Clearance at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates."Figures (a) - (c) Front Approaches.  Maneuvering space on the pull side extends 18 inches (455 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  On the push side of doors not equipped with a closer or latch, the maneuvering space is the same width as the door opening and extends 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  At doors equipped with both a closer and a latch, the maneuvering space extends 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  Figures (d) - (f) Hinge Approaches.  Maneuvering space on the pull side extends 36 inches (915 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door and 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway; if this space extends 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum beyond the latch side of the door, it can extend 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  On the push side, maneuvering space extends 22 inches (560 mm) from the hinge side of the doorway and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway at doors with both a closer and a latch or 42 inches (1065 mm) at doors that do not have both a closer and a latch. (Latch side approach maneuvering clearances not shown.)
Image of retail space at marina with ramp leading to entrance

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Interior Accessible Routes
Photo of an accessible route through a men's department around movable furniture.
Drawing of an accessible route through a grocery store. A man in a scooter is leaning over to pick up an item from a low shelf.

Slide 28: 
Toilet and Bathing Facilities _ Drawing of shower Size and Clearances - 30-in by 60-in drawing of shower Size and Clearances - 36-in by 36-in

Slide 29: 
Water Closet Clearance
No longer permitted under new standards
Photo of water closet and lavatory immediately adjacent to it.

Slide 30: 
Water Closet Clearance
Allows space for side transfers
Image of a person using wheelchair shown within the water closet clear floor space and in between the water closet and lavatory.

Slide 31: 
Transfer Stall
Clear floor space positioned for alignment with seat
Image showing Clear floor space 36" min. wide and 48" min. long in front of shower stall opening that is aligned with control wall.  Person using wheelchair occupies space and is aligned with shower seat.  Arrow indicates transfer direction. 

Slide 32: 
Recreation Facilities
Five images showing recreation facilities, outdoor swimming pool, person in a wheelchair sitting on a pier , a playground, person using exercise equipment and a miniature golf course 

Slide 33: 
Boating Facility Provisions
Accessible routes, boat slips, boarding piers at boat launch ramps

Slide 34: 
Recreational Boating Facilities Section 235 
Number of boat slips required to be accessible (based on the number of slips provided)
Dispersion of accessible boat slips throughout the various types provided
Number of boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to be accessible.  

Slide 35: Technical Provisions Section 1003
Fixed and floating facilities; Accessible routes; Gangways; Accessible boat slips
Boarding piers at boat launch ramps; Harbor photo

Slide 36: 
How Guidelines Apply 
Diagram of a boating facility

Slide 37: 
Fixed Boating Facilities
Photo of boats at boating facility

Slide 38: 
Floating Boating Facilities
Photo of pier3-seattle-2 gangways

Slide 39: 
Gangways 
Photo of long gangway

Slide 40: 
Gangway Slope
Gangway slope – connecting floating facilities
Design for 1:12 maximum slope OR provide at least an 80 foot gangway 
Photo of pier3-seattle- gangway-2

Slide 41: 
Gangways Connecting Accessible Boat Slips
Drawing of accessible gangway serving accessible boat slips in a large facility

Slide 42: 
Gangway – Small Facilities
Less than 25 boat slips, the slope of the gangway may exceed 1:12 (8:33%), if the gangway is at least 30 feet long. Photo of gangway small boat facility

Slide 43: 
Gangway – Rise
Photo of pier3-seattle-2 gangways

Slide 44: 
Gangways – Gates and Doors
Photo of gangway connecting floating pier Plan view of a person using a wheelchair at door positioned at door and occupying space beyond the latch; forward approach maneuvering clearance.

Slide 45: 
Gangway – Transition Plates Photo of transition plate, drawing of transition plate

Slide 46: 
Gangway – Handrail Extensions
Photo of Ramp, Alum, Fairport Harbor OH 02

Slide 47: 
Gangway – Width
36 inches minimum.  Photo of a gangway

Slide 48: 
Cross Slope – Gangways, Transition Plates, and Floating Piers
1:50 maximum measured in the static position.  Photos of gangways with transition plates

Slide 49: 
Fixed Ramps on Floating Facilities
Follow accessible route requirements - maximum 1:12 slope, landings every 30 feet, edge protection, handrails, etc. Photo of ramp to boat

Slide 50: 
Route Leading to Accessible Boat Slips.  Photo of marina

Slide 51: 
Use of Elevators and Platform Lifts 
Photo of an individual using ramp rider onto a pier

Slide 52: 
Boat Slips
Drawing of a marina layout showing various docks and boat slips

Slide 53: 
Boat Slips
Number of accessible boat slips
Uses modified vehicle parking table
Table:  Number of boat slips provided and (minimum required to be accessible): 1-25 91), 26-50 (2), 51-100 (3), 101-150 (4), 151-300 (5), 301- 400 (6) 401-500 (7), 501-600 (8), 601-700 (9), 701-800 (10), 801-900 (11), 901-1000 (12), 1001 and over (12 plus 1 for each 100 or fraction thereof) 

Slide 54: 
Boat Slips 40 linear ft.
Number of boat slips, not identified, each 40 feet of boat slips edge provided along perimeter of pier counts as one boat slip.

Slide 55: 
Accessible Boat Slips
Accessible boat slip – 60 inches width of clear pier space
Where obstructed, at least one opening of 60 inches in width every 10 feet
Edge protection permitted
Figure 59 illustrates pier clearances in plan view. Accessible boat slips are served by clear pier space 60 inches wide minimum and at least as long as the accessible boat slips. Every 10 feet maximum of linear pier edge serving the accessible boat slips contains at least one continuous clear opening 60 inches minimum wide.

Slide 56: 
Transfer Methods
Photo of person being lifted into boat using a transfer lift, Photo of a sail boat transfer

Slide 57: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Clear Space Reduction
Figure 60 shows in plan view that the width of the clear pier space can be 36 inches wide minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum where multiple 36 inch wide segments are separated by clear segments 60 by 60 inches minimum. Drawing showing the 60-inch minimum clear pier width provision, boat slips

Slide 58: 
Accessible Boat Slips
Drawing showing pier clearances and areas permitted to be obstructed

Slide 59: 
Accessible Boat Slips - Dispersion
Dispersed throughout the various types of slips provided
Does not require an increase in the number of slips required to be accessible
Figure of marina with four piers, showing various types of slips, shallow water slip, transient slip, deep water slip, seasonal slip, cable connection provided

Slide 60: 
Accessible Boat Slips - Dispersion
Clustering of accessible slips is permitted 
Figure of marina with various slip types, transient slip, seasonal slip, deep water slip, Shallow water slip Cable Connection provided

Slide 61: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Identification 
No requirement for identification 
Not reserved in the same way as accessible vehicle parking spaces
Make information regarding accessible boat slips available in promotional material or a facility guide.  Contact DOJ on operational issues 

Slide 62: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Edge Protection 
Edge protection is not required
If provided at opening 4 inches high maximum and 2 inches deep maximum at the continuous clear openings. Figure 61 shows in elevation pier edge protection that is 4 inches high maximum and 2 inches deep maximum. 

Slide 63: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Hose Bibbs, Water Supply Hoses, Outlets for Electric, Cable, etc. Photo showing pier with electrical outlet Drawing showing side reach ranges for electrical outlets on pier 48”15”

Slide 64: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Cleats and Other Securement Devices
Not required to be located within reach ranges
Photo of pier with securement devices

Slide 65: 
Boarding Piers at Launch Ramps
Where gangways connect 
Design for 1:12 OR provide at least a 30 foot gangway
Accessible route within boat launch ramp – maximum slope does not apply
Photo of boat launch ramp

Slide 66: 
Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps - Clearances 
Entire length of the boarding pier must be 60 inches wide minimum
Every 10 feet maximum of pier edge must have at least one clear opening 60 inches in length. Photo of boat launch

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Launch Ramps without Boarding Piers.  Photo of boat launch without boarding pier

Slide 68: 
Alterations to Existing Facilities

Slide 69: 
What’s Considered an Alteration?
Examples of alterations
Redesigning boat slips; Replacement of floating docks; Re-surfacing parking lot
Painting, re-roofing, and general maintenance activities are not considered an alteration
Figure of marina with four piers.  In figure labels point out types of alterations:  renovating shower facilities, reconfiguring boat slips, and resurfacing the parking lot. 

Slide 70: 
Requirements for Alterations
Follow accessibility standards new construction
“Technically infeasible” “What you touch - you fix”
Alterations to “primary function areas” carry additional obligation
Figure of marina with 4 boat piers showing some slips filled with boats.

Slide 71: 
Requirements for Alterations Path of Travel Obligations
Where alteration is made to “primary function area”
Area altered must be done in compliance with standards along with an accessible “path of travel” to the altered area 20% disproportionate rule  
Figure showing marina and pier with accessible path of travel

Slide 72: 
Gangway – Alteration
Where an existing gangway is replaced or altered, an increase in the length is not required (unless required by path of travel obligations). Picture of gradual gangway to floating pier.

Slide 73: 
Accessible Boat Slips – Alterations
Illustration of accessible finger piers

Slide 74: 
Technical Assistance Material _Image of cover of technical assistance accessible sports facilities, Image of cover of technical assistance document fishing, Cover page to accessible boating facilities technical assistance document.
 
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