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Slide 11:
Accessible Assembly Areas

Slide 12:
Presenters 
Mary Adams
Architect
U.S. Department of Justice

Rex Pace
Accessibility Specialist
U.S. Access Board

Diane Perry
Architect
U.S. Department of Justice

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Session Agenda
•	Accessibility Standards
•	Assistive Listening Systems
•	Accessible Routes
•	Wheelchair Spaces
•	Size and Location
•	Companion Seating
•	Integration and Dispersion

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Accessibility Standards

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Laws Requiring Accessibility
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
• Rehabilitation Act

Slide 16:
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
DOJ Issued 2010 ADA Standards
Based on Board’s ADA‐ABA Guidelines (2004)

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Key 2010 ADA Standards Sections

35.151(g) Assembly Areas
(Title II Facilities)

36.406(f) Assembly Areas
(Title III Facilities)

2004 ADAAG:
206 Accessible Routes
219 Assistive Listening Systems
221 Assembly Areas
706 Assistive Listening Systems
802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, Designated Aisle Seats

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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.

Slide 19:
2004 ADA‐ABA Guidelines
Diagram showing the organization of chapters of the 2004 ADA-ABA Guidelines and the cover of ADA-ABA 2004 Guidelines.

Slide 20:
ABA Standards (“F”)
F206 Accessible Routes
F219 Assistive Listening Systems
F221 Assembly Areas
706 Assistive Listening Systems
802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, Designated Aisle Seats

Slide 21:
Access Board Online Guidance
www.access‐board.gov/guidelines‐and‐standards

Slide 22:
Department of Justice Online Guidance
www.ADA.gov

Slide 23:
106.5 Defined Terms
Assembly Area:

“A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes.”

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Examples of Assembly Areas
•	classrooms
•	lecture halls
•	courtrooms
•	public meeting rooms
•	legislative chambers
•	motion picture houses
•	auditoria
•	theaters
•	playhouses
•	dinner theaters
•	concert halls
•	amphitheaters
•	arenas
•	stadiums
•	grandstands
•	convention centers

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Assistive Listening Systems

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Assistive Listening Systems
Required where (219.2):
•	audible communication integral to use of space
•	where no audio amplification exception
•	courtrooms do not get exception
Not triggered by fixed seating or occupant load

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Assistive Listening Systems
219.3 Receivers
Table 219.3 Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 50 or less requires a minimum of 2 receivers and a minimum of 2 receivers are required to be hearing aid compatible
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 51-200 requires a minimum of 2 receivers plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seats and a minimum of 2 receivers are required to be hearing aid compatible.
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 201-500 requires a minimum of 2 receivers plus 1 per 25 seats over 50 seats or a fraction thereof and a minimum of 1 per 4 receivers or fraction thereof are required to be hearing aid compatible
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 501-1000 requires a minimum of 20 receivers plus 1 per 33 seats over 500 seats or a fraction thereof and a minimum of 1 per 4 receivers or fraction thereof are required to be hearing aid compatible
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 1001-2000 requires a minimum of 35 receivers plus 1 per 50 seats over 1000 seats or a fraction thereof and a minimum of 1 per 4 receivers or fraction thereof are required to be hearing aid compatible
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area 2001 and over requires a minimum of 55 receivers plus 1 per 100 seats over 2000 seats or a fraction thereof and a minimum of 1 per 4 receivers or fraction thereof are required to be hearing aid compatible

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Assistive Listening Systems
706 Technical Provisions
•	Receiver Jacks
•	Receiver Hearing‐Aid Compatibility
•	Sound Pressure Level
•	Signal‐to‐Noise Ratio
•	Peak Clipping Level

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Accessible Routes

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Accessible Routes
206.2.4 Spaces and Elements

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206.2.4 Spaces and Elements
Exception 2:
An accessible route is not required to serve fixed seating where there are no required wheelchair spaces complying with 221

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206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias

206.2.5, Exception 3
Tiered dining area providing seating required to comply with 221 and each tier with the same services
At least 25 percent of the dining area shall be on an accessible route

206.2.5
Multi‐level restaurant with dining tables and chairs
All dining levels shall be connected by an accessible route, including raised or sunken, and outdoor dining areas

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206.2.6 Performance Areas

Accessible route required where circulation path directly connects a seating area to performance area

Accessible route to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers

Platform lifts permitted to provide accessible route to performance areas and speakers platforms (206.7.1)

Illustration of stage with a panel of speakers, one who uses a wheelchair, a ramp connects the stage with the main floor level

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206.2.7 Press Boxes Exceptions
Bleachers: entry at only one level – aggregate area of all press boxes 500 square feet max

Free Standing: Above grade 12 feet min. – aggregate area of all press boxes 500 square feet max

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221.5 Lawn Seating

Access Route to lawn seating and exterior overflow seating areas where fixed seats are not provided 

Aerial photograph of concert venue with large areas of outdoor lawn seating.
Photo Source Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

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Handrails
Exceptions for 505.2 and 505.3
Illustration of slope aisle ramp adjacent to seating at the end of rows with a handrail only on the side with a wall available.
Not required on both sides

Illustration of slope aisle ramp between seating row with a free standing handrail mounted in the center of the aisle, the handrail is configured in segments with openings to permit periodic passage between rows.
Not required to be continuous in aisles serving seating

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Wheelchair Spaces

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Variety of Size and Types of Spaces
Classroom with tables and chairs.
Baseball stadium
Lecture Hall with fixed seating.

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Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.1 Number and Location
Table showing total number of wheelchair spaces

Seating for 4-25  Minimum 1 wheelchair space
Seating 26 -50  Minimum 2 wheelchair spaces
Seating 51-150  Minimum 4 wheelchair spaces
Seating 151-300  Minimum 5 wheelchair spaces
Seating 301-500  Minimum 6 wheelchair spaces
Seating 501-5000  Minimum 6 plus 1 for each 150 over 501
Seating 5001 and over Minimum 36 plus 1 for each 200 over 5000

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Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.1 Small Assembly Areas

1991 Standards
capacity 51 to 300
4 wheelchair spaces

2010 Standards
capacity 151 to 300
5 wheelchair spaces

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Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.1 Large Assembly Areas

Slide 42:
Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.1 Large Assembly Areas

1991 Standards
capacity 501 or more
1 percent +1
wheelchair spaces

2010 Standards
capacity 501 ‐ 5000
6 + 1 for each 150
capacity 5001 or more
36 + 1 for each 200

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Maintenance of Accessible
Features
§ 35.133(c); § 36.211(c)
If the 2010 Standards reduce the technical requirements or the number of required accessible elements below the number required by the 1991 Standards, the technical requirements or the number of accessible elements in a facility subject to this part may be reduced in accordance with the requirements of the 2010 Standards.

Slide 44:
Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.2
Luxury Boxes, Club Boxes and Suites
Calculated box by box and suite by suite
Photo of arena suite seating.

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Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.3 Other Boxes
Tiered boxes designed for spatial or acoustical purposes 20 percent of the total seats in all boxes
Photo of tiered box seating in performing arts venue.

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Wheelchair Spaces
221.2.1.4 Team and Player Seating
At least one wheelchair space shall be provided
Photo of team seating area.
Illustration of a team seating area with a wheelchair space.

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Wheelchair Spaces
35.151(g)(3) and 36.406(f)(3)
When wheelchair spaces are not used, individual removable seats may be placed in those spaces
Photo of wheelchair space with swing away seat

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Wheelchair Spaces
802.1.2 Width
Figure (a) is a plan view of a single wheelchair space 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.  Figure (b) is a plan view of two wheelchair spaces side by side.  Each space is 33 inches (840 mm) wide minimum.

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Wheelchair Spaces
802.1.3 Depth
Figure (a) shows a wheelchair space that can be entered from the front or rear that is 48 inches (1220 mm) deep minimum.  Figure (b) shows a wheelchair space entered from the side that is 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum.

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Wheelchair Spaces
802.1.4 Approach
Diagram of side entry wheelchair space.

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Wheelchair Spaces
802.1.4 Approach
Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair spaces
Diagram of assembly seating area indicating wheelchair spaces connecting to accessible routes.

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Wheelchair Spaces
802.1.5 Overlap
Wheelchair spaces shall not overlap circulation paths
Aisle width required by applicable building or life safety code
Diagram of wheelchair spaces located outside of circulation paths.

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Companion Seats

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Companion Seats
221.3 Number
At least one companion seat for each wheelchair space
Photo of wheelchair spaces with adjacent companion seats.

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Companion Seats
802.3.1 Alignment
Shoulder to shoulder
Wheelchair space aligned for shoulder-to-shoulder alignment with adjacent bench; shoulder centerline measured 36" from front of space.

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Companion Seats
802.3.1 Alignment
Same floor elevation
Photograph of bleacher seating where wheelchair spaces have been located on the floor below the lowest seating level.

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Companion Seats
802.3.2 Type
Photo of companion seats with padded seats and backs, armrests and cup holders.
Photo of folding chair companion seats without armrests and cup holders.
Equivalent in size, comfort, quality and amenities
Permitted to be moveable

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Designated Aisle Seats

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Designated Aisle Seats
221.4 Number and Location
5 percent of the total number of aisle seats
Located closest to accessible routes 
Diagram of assembly seating area indicating designated aisle seats located closest to accessible routes.

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Designated Aisle Seats
802.4 Armrests and Identification
Folding or retractable armrests on aisle side of seat

Identified by a sign or marker 
Photo of designated aisle seat with folding armrest and identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility.

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Integration and Dispersion

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Horizontal Dispersion
221.2.3.1
Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed horizontally

Exception: 300 seats or less if wheelchair spaces & companion seats are located in the 2nd or 3rd quartile of row 
Plan diagram showing 4 seating quartiles with wheelchair spaces in the 2nd and 3rd.

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Horizontal Dispersion
35.151(g)(2) or 36.406 (f)(2)
Around the field of play or performance area
Plan diagram of a hockey stadium showing seating that wraps around entire playing field.

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Vertical Dispersion
221.2.3.2
Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed vertically at varying distances from the screen, performance area or playing field.
Exception 1: 300 seats or less if viewing angles are equivalent
Photograph showing a view from a wheelchair space in an auditorium.

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Vertical Dispersion
221.2.3.2
At varying distances from the screen, performance area, or playing field
Plan diagram of an outdoor performance stadium showing wheelchair spaces dispersed at varying distances from the stage.

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Vertical Dispersion
In each balcony or mezzanine that is located on an accessible route
Illustration of a sectional view through an auditorium showing wheelchair spaces on varying levels including the balcony.

Slide 67:
Vertical Dispersion
221.2.3.2
Exception 2:
In bleachers, wheelchair spaces shall not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points of entry to bleacher seating.
However, choose entry points that will provide wheelchair spaces with viewing angles that are substantially equivalent to or better than those of all other spectators.
Photograph of the entry level to a large bleacher seating area.

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Lines of Sight

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Lines of Sight Over Seated Spectators
802.2.1
Figure 802.2.1.1 
Line of Sight Over Heads
Elevation drawing shows a person using a wheelchair on an upper level of tiered seating having a line of sight over the heads of spectators seated in front.
Figure 802.2.1.2 
Line of Sight Between Heads
Elevation drawing shows a person using a wheelchair on an upper level of tiered seating having a line of sight between the heads of spectators seated in front.

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Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators
802.2.2

Figure 802.2.2.1 
Line of Sight Over Heads
Elevation drawing shows a person using a wheelchair on an upper level of tiered seating elevated sufficiently to have a line of sight over the heads of spectators standing in front.

Figure 802.2.2.2 
Line of Sight Between Heads
Elevation drawing shows a person using a wheelchair on an upper level of tiered seating elevated sufficiently to have a line of sight between the heads of spectators standing in front.

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Stadium Style Movie Theaters 
35.151(g)(4) or 36.406(f)(4)
Located on a riser or cross-aisle in the stadium section
•	 within the rear 60%
•	with vertical viewing angles (as measured to the top of the screen) from the 40th to the 100th percentile
Plan diagram of a stadium style theater showing all wheelchair spaces located on the cross aisle.

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Removable Seats and Platforms 

Slide 73:
Platforms
35.151(g)(3) and 36.406(f)(3)
Wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not located on (or obstructed by) temporary platforms or other movable structures
Photograph of large stadium seating area.

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Questions?

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U.S. Department of Justice
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
www.ada.gov

Slide 76:
U.S. Access Board
(800) 872‐2253 (voice)
(800) 993‐2822 (TTY)
E‐mail: ta@access‐board.gov
www.access‐board.gov
“Advancing Full Access and Inclusion for All”

Slide 77:
Continuing Education
AIA Provider Number: I017
LA CES Provider Name: Great Lakes ADA Center
AICP Provider Name: Great Lakes ADA Center

Course Title: Accessible Assembly Areas
Course Number: GL20140605
Date: June 5th, 2014

Credits earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members and LA CES for those with an LA number. Certificates of Completion are available upon request.

This course is registered with AIA, LA CES, and AICP for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the professional organizations of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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