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Accessible ruler/ template?

steveray

steveray

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Anyone know if one exists and where to get a scaled template/ ruler for checking (radius & rectangle)common door maneuvering clearances, 60" radius, 36"X48", etc....? Tried googling around a bit but wouldn't even know what it would be called...Thanks!
 
Forensic exhibit? You will need to cut out your own of foldable oil cloth or similar material if you want it to be portable. Not enough demand for manufactured items.
 
I used to have a scale that would show an accessible turning space for a plan review at different scales that I got at an accessibility class. I lost it but would like to replace it.
 
Rick18071 said:
I used to have a scale that would show an accessible turning space for a plan review at different scales that I got at an accessibility class. I lost it but would like to replace it.
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Hopefully this thread will help both of us then...C-Thru ruler used to be in my town and we still have Alvin who does alot of drawing and art stuff...
 
Rick18071 said:
I used to have a scale that would show an accessible turning space for a plan review at different scales that I got at an accessibility class. I lost it but would like to replace it.
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Rick, check the kids playroom, that's where I found my drafting aids?:eek:

If your cheap:
For a field inspection you could doctor up a yard stick with a magic marker for measuring your toilet, grab bars, counter, TP holder etc in case you forget all the measurements. Whittle the end down and use it for the emergency lighting, smoke detector and exit light testing. Can use it for the stairs, treads, handrail and spindle spacing. Theres usually room to wright info on the yard stick. Good tool for a rookie inspector until they memorize the requirements.
 
Great idea on the yardstick!...I may have to try that for inspections...So there really is not one tool for pen and paper reviews for checking circles and rectangles and maybe T shape?
 
I was given a 25' tape measure that has notations about what happens at each dimension. It was given to me during an ADA training. it says DBTAC Northwest ADA info Center 800-949-4232 on the sticker. Maybe they are still available for the field side of it.
 
For my field work, I used to have shoes that were exactly 12" long, and put painters tape on my pant legs at 9", 15", 27", 29", and 34" AFF; and 48" on my sleeve.
It was not accurate, but I would only need to measure if it looked like it was gonna be close.
After you do enough field evaluations, at some point you brain can eyeball it really close, probably within 1/4" accuracy - - much like how upright bass players know exactly where to put their fingers to hit the right note.
That said, I always rely on a yardstick or tape measure for final verification when measurement looks close.
 
Guys, you are missing his point. He is doing board reviews, not field. A pre-printed template has not been produced that I am aware of but he can use a large circle & large square templates of 1/8 or 1/4" scale that will provide circles and squares of the minimum dimensions allowed.
 
ADAguy said:
Guys, you are missing his point. He is doing board reviews, not field. A pre-printed template has not been produced that I am aware of but he can use a large circle & large square templates of 1/8 or 1/4" scale that will provide circles and squares of the minimum dimensions allowed.
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You are assuming the drawing is correct. Access is ALL about the field.
 
Yes Mark, but before appearing in the field the AHJ must review and approve the plans which is what SteveRay says he is doing.
 
Knowledge not a template works.
Templates for which code?
As you know, ADA IS NOT THE SAME AS ANSI117, neither are the same as CBC. Thats probably why the ADA~TAPE MEASURE failed.

Just had a case where a licensed Architect plans showed the building 1 foot 3 inches wider than it was. Everything was great on the plans. Kitchen equipment and the accessible stalls would not fit. Template would not help.
 
MH,
Thanks for the info, was not aware of the ADA Accessibility Survey tool set.

Steveray,
Sorry for the thread hijack, sometimes we (I) only talk about what we (I) know instead of what the poster wants to know.:)

But still it's all good info!
Can't find a supplier with the Starrett tape measure, may have to go with a Stanley.
 
It's all good, I like the discussion, ultimately plans and field both matter to me. If it is right on the plans, I have a chance of it being right in the field. If the plans are wrong, I have no chance and they have the "well you approved the plans" argument, not that they are going to win it....In tight spaces,rectangular spaces are tough to scale in a hurry, so anything to make it easier to check would be great...
 
linnrg said:
I was given a 25' tape measure that has notations about what happens at each dimension. It was given to me during an ADA training. it says DBTAC Northwest ADA info Center 800-949-4232 on the sticker. Maybe they are still available for the field side of it.
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Good luck in reading it
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