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The first class in this series was an introduction to codes and the code development process, and the requirements pertaining to accessibility.

Powerpoint: Click here to download the Powerpoint presentation of the accessibility session.

Recording: To view the recording of the presentation, click here.
(There was a problem with the audio quality on the recording, so I have included a recording from a previous class.)

Practice: If you are taking the COR140 exam or would like extra practice, you can download an exercise here.

Links to Accessibility Articles on iDigHardware:

Review:

[I recommend marking the locations of the answers to these questions in your copy of A117.1.]

1) ICC A117.1 allows projections of up to 4″ into the required clear opening width in what area of the opening height?

  • a) between 36″ and 48″ above the floor
  • b) between 34″ and 48″ above the floor
  • c) between 34″ and 80″ above the floor
  • d) between 30″ and 80″ above the floor

2) To provide more clear opening width, what type of hinges could be used?

  • a) swing clear hinges
  • b) wide throw hinges
  • c) center pivots
  • d) continuous hinges

3) The maximum threshold height for a door on an accessible route is _______?

  • a) 1/4″
  • b) 1/2″
  • c) 3/4″
  • d) 1″

4) Operating hardware on doors on an accessible route must be mounted in what portion of the door height?

  • a) between 34″ and 48″ above the floor
  • b) between 36″ and 48″ above the floor
  • c) below 48″ above the floor
  • d) between 15″ and 48″ above the floor

5) ICC A117.1 states that doors on an accessible route must close from 90 degrees to 12 degrees in how many seconds?

  • a) 3 seconds
  • b) 6 seconds
  • c) 4 seconds
  • d) 5 seconds

6) ICC A117.1 limits the maximum allowable opening force for interior swinging non-fire-rated doors to what amount of force?

  • a) 15 pounds
  • b) 8.5 pounds
  • c) 5 pounds
  • d) no stated requirement

7) ICC A117.1 limits the maximum allowable opening force for interior swinging fire doors to what amount?

  • a) 15 pounds
  • b) 8.5 pounds
  • c) 5 pounds
  • d) no stated requirement

8) ICC A117.1 prohibits projections in the bottom 10″ on the push side of which doors?

  • a) all swinging doors
  • b) manual swinging doors
  • c) automatic swinging doors
  • d) swinging and sliding doors

9) When a vision lite is installed in a door on an accessible route, the bottom of the lite must be:

  • a) between 36″ and 48″ above the floor
  • b)a maximum of 42″ above the floor
  • c) between 34″ and 48″ above the floor
  • d) a maximum of 43″ above the floor

10) The allowable unobstructed forward reach range for a person in a wheelchair is defined by A117.1 as:

  • a) between 15″ and 48″ above the floor
  • b) between 30″ and 48″ above the floor
  • c) between 34″ and 48″ above the floor
  • d) between 36″ and 48″ above the floor

Answers: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d, 6-c, 7-d, 8-b, 9-d, 10-a

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