Question 1

For people interested in architecture or design for the disabled and using the ANSI standards, it is helpful to understand the difference between accessibility and adaptability. Which description best describes Accessibility in the ANSI Standards.

Accepted Answer

ANSI A117.1-1986 describes accessibility as a site, building, facility or portion thereof that can be approached, entered and used by physically disabled people

Question 2

What is the maximum threshold height for a sliding door in barrier free design with a beveled edge on each side?

Accepted Answer

3/4 inch
The maximum threshold height for a sliding door in barrier free design with a beveled edge on each side is 3/4 of an inch.

Question 3

American Disability Act requires certain standards are made for those that are sight impaired when using an elevator. Which of the following are some of those standards?

Accepted Answer

A sign on both door jams on every floor and in raised Braille and raised letters, emergency intercom identified by Braille and raised letters.

Question 4

For people interested in architecture or design for the disabled and using the ANSI standards, it is helpful to understand the difference between accessibility and adaptability. Which description best describes Adaptability in the ANSI Standards.

Accepted Answer

ANSI A117.1-1986
Adaptability is the flexibility of certain building elements (such as kitchen counters, sinks and grab bars) to be modified to accommodate the needs of people with different types or degrees of disability. The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) uses both terms and is based on the ANSI standard.

Question 5

The floor level to the bank is 1 foot above the ground. How long does the wheelchair ramp need to be?

Accepted Answer

The floor level to the bank is 1 foot above the ground. How long does the wheelchair ramp need to be 12 feet.
The ADA formula is no ramp slope should be no greater than 1:12. At least one foot of ramp length is needed for each inch of height.

Question 6

The ________ serves as a temporary haven from the effects of a fire or other emergency.

Accepted Answer

The area of refuge serves as a temporary haven from the effects of a fire or other emergency.
An area of refuge is an area where one or more people can wait safely

Question 7

The number of exits required for a building is dependent on the size of the building, the use of the building and the number of occupants. The minimum number is of exists that every building must have for each floor is?

Accepted Answer

The minimum number is of exists that every building must have for each floor is two.

Question 8

A hospital wants to know if a fabric retains bacteria or not so they can prevent a fabric that may make people susceptible to more germs. What is the agency that performs that test?

Accepted Answer

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist
AATCC Method 100, Antibacterial finishes on Textile Materials Assessment of, is a quantitative procedure which is adequately sensitive but cumbersome and time consuming for routine quality control and screening tests.

Question 9

A restaurant wants to have a buffet line but their space is not very large. What is the minimum clear space required for the aisle and yet allow for accessibility?

Accepted Answer

The minimum clear space required for the aisle and yet allow for accessibility is 36 inches.
5.5 Food Service Lines. Food service lines shall have a minimum clear width of 36 in (915 mm), with a preferred clear width of 42 in (1065 mm) to allow passage around a person using a wheelchair.

Question 10

An older couple wants to retire and decides it would be great to run a small motel. They find an older place and find it is not up to ADA standards. The amount of rooms the motel will have is 32 rooms. How many of those sleeping rooms will be required to be ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

A motel with 32 sleeping rooms would be required to have two room be accessible to meet ADA standards.
ADA 9.1.2 Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms, and Suites.

Question 11

Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or more must be at least ___" wide or as wide as determined by multiplying the occupant load by 0.3.

Accepted Answer

44 inches is the minimum clear width for a stairway with 50 or more occupants.
36 inches is the minimum clear with for stairway with 49 or less occupants.

Quiz 1: Interior Design