Analysis Of The Proposed Standarts (Appendix A) - Summary Of The Major Substantive Changes Proposed For The Scoping And Technical Requirements Page 29
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63each bank is required to be wheelchair accessible. The Department believes these
scoping requirements for wheelchair accessible telephones are reasonable and will not
result in burdensome obligations or lost revenue for owners and operators.
218 and 810 Transportation Facilities
Detectable Warnings. Detectable warnings are a distinctively textured surface of
truncated domes that is identifiable by cane and underfoot. The 1991 Standards at
sections 4.1.3(15); 4.7.7; 4.29.2; 4.29.5; 4.29.6; and 10.3.1(8) require detectable warnings
at curb ramps, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and transit platform edges.
The proposed revisions at sections 218.2; 218.3; 810.5; 810.5.2; 705.1; 705.1.1; 705.1.2;
705.1.3; and 705.2 only require detectable warnings at transit platform edges. The
proposal will change the technical specifications for the diameter and spacing of the
truncated domes. The proposal also deletes the requirement for the material used to
provide contrast to be an integral part of the truncated domes and for the truncated domes
to contrast in resiliency or sound-on-cane contact from adjoining walking surfaces at
interior locations.
The proposed revisions to the 1991 Standards apply to detectable warnings on developed
sites. They do not apply to the public-right-of-way. Scoping for detectable warnings at
all locations other than transit platform edges has been eliminated from this rule.
However, because detectable warnings have been shown to significantly benefit
individuals with disabilities at transit platform edges, the proposed standards will provide
scoping and technical requirements for detectable warnings at transit platform edges.
219 and 706 Assistive Listening Systems
Signs. Section 216.10 requires each covered assembly area to provide signs at each
auditorium to inform patrons that assistive listening systems are available. However, an
exception to this requirement permits assembly areas that have ticket offices or ticket
windows to display the required signs at the ticket window.
A commenter recommended eliminating the exception at 216.10 because, for example,
people who buy tickets through the mail, by subscription, or on-line may not need to stop
at a ticket office or window upon arrival at the assembly area. The Department believes
that an individual’s decision to purchase tickets before arriving at a performance does not
limit the discretion of the assembly operator to use the ticket window to provide other
services to its patrons. The Department is retaining the exception at 216.10 to permit the
venue operator some flexibility in determining how to meet the needs of its patrons.
Audible Communication. The 1991 Standards at section 4.1.3(19)(b) require assembly
areas where audible communication is integral to the use of the space to provide an
assistive listening system if they have an audio amplification system or an occupant load
of 50 or more people and have fixed seating. The proposed standards at section 219 will
require assistive listening systems in spaces where communication is integral to the space
and audio amplification is provided, and in courtrooms.
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