ACCESSIBILTY, PROGRAMMING & OCCUPANCY QUIZZES

Question 1

For front loading washing machines, how far should the centerline of the clear floor space be offset from the centerline of the door opening?
A. 24 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches

Answer 1

A. 24 inches

Question 2

What is the maximum horizontal protrusion allowed for objects below 27” within the circulation path?
A. Any protrusion is allowed as long as it doesn’t reduce the min. circulation path
B. None allowed
C. Only 4”
D. Only 2”

Answer 2

A. Any protrusion is allowed as long as it doesn’t reduce the min. circulation path

Question 3

What is the maximum threshold height for transfer-type shower compartments in existing facilities where alterations would not be feasible?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 3 inches
D. 2 inches

Answer 3

D. 2 inches

Question 4

What is the maximum height for the spout outlet of wheelchair accessible drinking fountains?
A. 30 inches
B. 43 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 38 inches

Answer 4

C. 36 inches

Question 5

What is the maximum AFF for the door to the washing compartment on front loading washing machine?
A. 30 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 40 inches

Answer 5

B. 36 inches

Question 6

Where should the top of the bench seat be measured to?
A. 21 - 23 inches Max AFF
B. 15 - 20 inches Max AFF
C. 17 - 19 inches Max AFF

Answer 6

C. 17 - 19 inches Max AFF

Question 7

How many grab bars are required for bathtubs with a permanent seat on the back wall?
A. One horizontal
B. No grab bars needed
C. Two horizontal
D. One vertical

Answer 7

C. Two horizontal

Question 8

What is the essence of Universal Design?
A. Design that is accessible to the most amount of persons
B. Design for persons with all types of disabilities
C. Design for specific groups of disabilities

Answer 8

A. Design that is accessible to the most amount of persons

Universal design is design that is usable by all people

Question 9

What is the MAX Flush Control height on toilets?
A. 36” AFF
B. 48” AFF
C. 24” AFF

Answer 9

B. 48” AFF

Question 10

What is the minimum required depth of clearance in front of bathtubs?
A. 36 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches

Answer 10

A. 36 inches

Question 11

In an ACCESSIBLE ROUTE, the minimum passage point width of 32” CANNOT be longer than ________ inches
A. 32
B. 36
C. 24
D. 30

Answer 11

C. 24

Question 12

The Clearances on the Pull side for a Door approached from the LATCH SIDE are ____inches if Latch is present, _ if Closer is present
A. 54, 42
B. 44, 54
C. 48, 42
D. 48, 54

Answer 12

D. 48, 54

Question 13

Thresholds up to ____________ inches can be ________ & have a 1:2 slope
A. 3/4” 1/2”
B. 1/2” 1/4”
C. 1” 1/4”
D. None of the above. They can only be 1/4” max

Answer 13

B. 1/2” 1/4”

Question 14

What is the height range for letters on directional signage?
A. 5/8” - 2”
B. 7/8” - 2”
C. 3/8” - 3”
D. 5/8” - 3”

Answer 14

D. 5/8” - 3”

Question 15

How far from the wall should the centerline of a children toilet be installed?
A. 10”
B. 19”
C. 20”
D. 12”

Answer 15

D. 12”

Question 16

What are the MINIMUM Knee clearance dimensions under a lavatory
A. 6”
B. 17”
C. 8”
D. 9”

Answer 16

C. 8”

The space under the sink is split between knee and toe spaces. The dimensions for each of those are the clearances individually.
Knee space itself goes from 8” to 11”
Below that is the toe space, which is MIN 17”

Question 17

What type of signs are required to contain both raised characters and braille?
A. Directional and Informational Visual signs
B. Tactile signs
C. All accessible signs
D. Warning signs

Answer 17

B. Tactile signs

Question 18

A floor mounted drinking fountain is protruding into the corridor about 12”. What do you do?
A. Recess it in an alcove so that it doesn’t protrude more than 4”
B. Leave it as is
C. Replace it with a wall hung drinking fountain
D. Remove it completely

Answer 18

B. Leave it as is

Leave it as is is the correct answer. As long as it does not decrease the egress requirements, anything that is floor mounted can protrude more than 4” from the walls.
A wall-hung unit will not be allowed to protrude 12” as it will be above the cane detection area which is from the floor to 27” AFF.

Question 19

The panel access is recessed between two wing walls that are 18” deep creating an alcove. What would be the MINIMUM maneuvering floor clearance area for parallel approach of a wheelchair?
A. 60”
B. 54” x 36”
C. 48”
D. 52” x 30”

Answer 19

A. 60”

Question 20

An Accessible bathtub requires ________ of MAXIMUM depth in front
A. 30”
B. 24”
C. 36”
D. 48”

Answer 20

A. 30”

Question 21

The corridor in the building is 44” wide. However, it just became an accessible egress route. This will require wheelchair passing areas throughout. How far apart would these need to be located?
A. 100’
B. 75’
C. 200’
D. 50’

Answer 21

C. 200’

Question 22

On the following Egress Corridor, indicate the required distance A
A. 36”
B. 22”
C. 32”
D. 30”

Answer 22

B. 22”

This dimension is 1/2 of the required width of the corridor. In this case, the corridor is 44”, so the required clear distance is 22”

Question 23

Which one is the BEST location for a thermostat in housing for the elderly

A. 15” AFF top
B. Any of the above
C. 40” AFF on center
D. 48” AFF bottom

Answer 23

C. 40” AFF on center

The center of the operable part must be within the range of 15”48” AFF. The Best and only option from all of those is 40” AFF.

Question 24

What is the required clearance of a water closet door?
A. Depends on approach
B. 42”
C. 60” clear
D. Front approach

Answer 24

B. 42”

Clearance between the door side of a compartment and any obstruction must be 42” Minimum

Question 25

What is the minimum depth of a work counter? A. 25" B. 17" C. 24" D. 20"

Answer 25

B. 17"

Question 26

What are the dimensions of a standard Roll-in type shower stall? A. 36x60 B. 48x72 C. 30x60 D. 36x72

Answer 26

C. 30x60 *Standard roll-in type shower stall is 30" x 60" minimum clear inside measured at center points of opposing sides and have a 60" wide minimum entry on the face of the shower stall.*

Question 27

Which carpet type would be the best choice to install in a nursing home facility? A. Cut pile 1/4" pile height with backing and 1/4" pad B. 1/4" loop height, with backing, no pad C. 1/2" loop height, with backing, no pad D. Shag with backing, no pad

Answer 27

C. 1/2" loop height, with backing, no pad *Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The pile shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height.*

Question 28

What is the MINIMUM width of this corridor A? A. 44" B. 54" C. 50" D. 48"

Answer 28

B. 54" *The door has a MINIMUM clear width of 32" It requires 4" offset for trim 18" MINIMUM are required on the pull side for front approach 32+4+18 = 54"*

Question 29

In the Accessible Conference Room, Indicate the minimum dimensions required for the A location A. 30" B. 24" C. 19" D. 36"

Answer 29

D. 36" *Minimum width of an accessible route is 36”*

Question 30

What is the MINIMUM width of a leaf in a set of double doors? A. 32 inches B. 30 inches C. 36 inches D. 24 inches

Answer 30

A. 32 inches *32" is the minimum clear opening of a door, regardless of whether it is a single or double door*

Question 31

The outdoor eatery has 6 tables with 24 chairs total. Code requires 5% or 1 table/seat minimum to be accessible. How many tables will need to be made accessible to wheelchair? A. 2 B. 4 C. 1 D. 5

Answer 31

A. 2

Question 32

Indicate how many accessible seats are required in the dining area. Assume both areas are part of the same location and adjacent to an accessible route A. 1 B. 4 C. 1 table D. 2

Answer 32

D. 2 *5% of seats must be accessible (IBC 1108.2.9.1) – Total seats = 28. Accessible seats required = 2*

Question 33

During renovations, routes A & B need to be connected. What is the MIN dimension required for C? A. 36" B. 60" C. 42" D. 48"

Answer 33

D. 48" *Associated 90 Degree turns in Existing buildings: If two routes (A & C) are 42" with a distance between them of less than 48", the MINIMUM width of the route connecting them (B) must be 48" 2017 ICC A117.1 403.5.2.2*

Question 34

In the Accessible Conference Room, Indicate the minimum dimensions required for the C location A. 16"-20" B. 24"-36" C. 18"-24" D. 18"-20"

Answer 34

B. 24"-36" *Standard Sitting Zone is 18-24”*

Question 35

In the Activity Center below, one of the doors was installed incorrectly. Indicate which door A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer 35

D. D *Doors require 12" Min. on the push side and 18" Min. on the pull side. Moving it to the north would accomplish this*

Question 36

In the following illustration, indicate the accessible height. A. 15"-36" MAX B. 15" MAX C. 15"-48" MAX D. 15" MIN

Answer 36

A. 15"-36" MAX *This falls within the range of operable parts without obstruction -which is 15"-48" In the case of the FRONT LOADING washer or dryer, the range of the door opening is limited to the MIN. of 15" and a MAX of 36". The controls must be no higher than 48"*

Question 37

What is the recommended static Coefficient of Friction (COF) for Ramps located in an Accessible Route? A. .42 B. .8 C. 1 D. .6

Answer 37

B. .8

Question 38

Your new clients have hired you to design their new house. In the process of analysis, you tell them you would like to come to their existing home to observe how they use they use their kitchen and appliances so that their needs can be addressed in the new program. This would be called A. Territoriality analysis B. Proxemics analysis C. Behavior Settings D. Deficiency needs analysis

Answer 38

C. Behavior Settings *Behavior settings are theorized entities that help explain the relationship between individuals and the environment*

Question 39

The new childcare facility will provide care for 40 children under 30 months. How would you classify the new space and what provisions must be present for this to be correct? A. R-3. All it needs is a sprinkler system B. E - All rooms will be on the level of discharge with individual exits C. I-4 - It's a daycare, so no special provisions are required D. None of the above

Answer 39

B. E - All rooms will be on the level of discharge with individual exits

Question 40

The office building you are renovating has several floor level transitions. After adding a small ramp, you realize that there is yet another vertical change of approx. 1/2" What option should you consider? A. Add a slope to the entire width of the elevation change B. Add 1:2 slope to cover 1/4" of the total height C. A small ramp 6" - 12" long D. No need to consider a change. The height is within ADA acceptable range

Answer 40

B. Add 1:2 slope to cover 1/4" of the total height

Question 41

What is the handrail extension required on the bottom of a ramp vs. a stairs A. Handrail extension on Stairs will match the depth of the bottom thread. On Ramps it is 12" at the top of the landing B. Handrail extensions on Ramps and Stairs is the same C. Handrail extension - Ramps is 12" / Stairs is 11" D. It's up to the AHJ to determine what is the required length in each case

Answer 41

A. Handrail extension on Stairs will match the depth of the bottom thread. On Ramps it is 12" at the top of the landing