ARE Study Review

To specify an accessible sink, the depth of the basin should be a maximum of ________. Choose two of the following: A. 5.5 inches depth in a counter 33 inches high. B. 6 inches deep. C. 6.5 inches depth in a counter 34 inches high. D. 7 in deep in a counter 35 inches high. E. 7.5 in deep in a counter 36 inches high.

As a tactile sign, braille would be included below this symbol. Where is the sign found and what wording do some building codes require to be included on the sign?

For single user portable toilet units at a construction site, used only by construction personnel, at least _____ compliant unit(s) shall be provided. A. 5% but no less than one, B. 10%, C. one, D. none

What is the clear floor area required for this front approach at an accessible water fountain? (yellow dash line) A. 36 x 60 B. 36 x 48 C. 30 x 48 D. 30 x 60 Answer C. 30 x 48. Although set in an alcove, the depth of the recess is not 24 inches or greater, which requires a 36 inch clear width. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Resource tip: ADAAG revised regulations for ADA in a publication released September 15, 2010. Access the latest standards, which are in effect from March 2011 here . The maximum opening force of 5 pounds is applicable to which of the following : A. interior hinged doors B. folding doors C. sliding doors D. exterior hinged doors E. all of the above Answer E. all of the above ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Handrails at the bottom of stairs shall extend ____________. A. 12 inches B. 12 inches plus extend the slope for a horizontal distance the depth of one tread C. 18 inches D. the depth of one tread Answer B. 12 inches plus extend the slope for a horizontal distance the depth of one tread ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is the maximum height above the finished floor that this accessible drinking fountain spout may be? A. 34 inches B. 36 inches C. 38 inches D. 42 inches Answer B. 36 inches. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

A building will display this sign to indicate the presence of: A. active listening systems B. text telephone C. mobile/business suite D. communications center Answer B. text telephone = international TDD symbol. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Per ANSI 117.1, what is the minimum and maximum height, based on the uppercase letter 'I', of the characters in "WOMEN" for this signage? Answer Minimum 5/8 inch and maximum 2 inches. ARE 4.0 exam prep

If the three surfaces in this image are level, how deep must this uncurbed detectable warning zone be? A. 24 inches B. 30 inches C. 36 inches D. 42 inches Answer C. 36 inches deep. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the minimum clear depth and width for a push side / hinge side approach of this swinging door if it has both latch and closer? Answer Depth = 48, Width = 54, depth would be 42 without latch and closer ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

If the total rise on an accessible ramp leading to a building's entrance is 5 inches, what is the maximum permitted slope? A. 1:8 B. 1:10 C. 1:12 D. 1:20 Answer B. 1:10 is permitted as long as the max. rise does not exceed 6 inches. ARE 4.0 exam prep

What is the maximum allowable slope for accessible parking spaces and access aisles? A. 1:12, B. 1:20 C. 1:30, D. 1:50

A 4-story law school building with a 250 occupant capacity has drinking fountains in the corridor of each floor. According to IBC special occupancy provisions, how many fountains are required in total? Answer 8 (4 for standing persons, 4 at a low elevation for wheelchairs). 50% must be accessible on floors where they are provided, even on floors that are not required to be accessible (1109.5).

An accessible route has a change in level of 3/8 in. What is necessary to allow this level change according to ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines? A. Nothing B. Ramp C. Bevel D. Platform lift Answer C Bevel: 1/4 to 1/2 inch changes in level allows the first 1/4 inch vertical portion and the remaining made with a 1:2 slope bevel. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

On the pull side, what is the minimum depth (Y) of clear floor space and clear wall (X) adjacent, min. & preferred, that is necessary for front approaching wheelchair maneuverability? Answer Y = 60 inches, X = 18 inches minimum, 24 inches preferred. ARE 4.0 exam study: SD

Universal parking space design provides that all accessible spaces are _____inches wide with an access aisle of _____ inches wide. The use of Universal parking space design is an alternative to the provision of a percentage of spaces with a wide aisle, and requires no additional signage as any accessible space can accommodate vans with lifts. Further, the wider vehicle space allows parking biased to either side depending on the desired exiting side.

An van-accessible parking space must be at least _____inches wide and requires an access aisle for passenger loading zone that is ____inches wide, for a total of _______feet. The passenger loading zone for van-accessible parking is necessary to accommodate the use of side lifts.

An accessible parking space must be at least _____inches wide and requires an access aisle with passenger loading zone that is ____inches wide, for a total of _______feet.

A 2,500 sf mezzanine in an art gallery must be connected by an accessible route. True or False?