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ADA Regulations

Setting the standard for quality & durability in detectable warning surface

ADA Accessibility Guidelines: Detectable Warnings

Introduction to detectable warnings and the ADAAG requirements
Draft Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way (June 17, 2002) (PDF: 150k)
- www.access-board.gov (see: Public Rights-of-Way)
US DOT Memorandum: Re: ADAAG & Detectable Warnings (PDF: 46k)
ADAAG Standards: Broken Down by Section (PDF: 304k)
- www.access-board.gov (See: Publications-Facilities, Guidelines and Standards)

Requirements of a Detectable Warning Surface:
- Sections 4.29.1-6
Where are Detectable Warning Surfaces Required?
- Curb ramps, hazardous vehicular ways and reflecting pools 4.7.7, 4.29.5 and 4.29.6
- Transit platform edges- 10.3.1(8)
Public Rights of Way Final Report: Building a True Community (PDF Version: 284k)
- www.access-board.gov (See: Publications-Public Rights-of-Way)
- Part II: Executive Summary of Detectable Warning recommended Standards: X02.5.7
- Detectable Warnings at sidewalk/street transitions: X02.4.12
- Application requirements: X02.5.7.2 (A-E)
- Specifications: X02.5.7.3 (A-E)
Detectable Warnings: Synthesis of U.S. and International Practice (PDF: 151k)
- Definition and Specifications
- Geometry of Detectable Warnings
- Research on visual contrast
Accessible Design for the Blind: (PDF Version: 43k)
Detectable Warning Surface Information
- www.accessforblind.org (See: Detectable Warnings)
Detectable Warnings: (PDF: 146k) Compliance Check list to be used with ADAAG 43
- www.access-board.gov (See: Publication-Facilities, Guidance Material)