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Are truncated domes allowed in an accessible parking access aisle?

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Yikes

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ADA/CBC 11B-502.4 for accessible parking stall access aisles says: "Changes in level are not permitted. Exception: slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted."

Questions:

1. Are truncated domes in a detectable warning system per ADA / CBC 11B-705 allowed in the striped access aisle? Or do they constitute a "change in level" that is not allowed? Note that the elevation difference is less than 0.25".

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2. If a dome that is 0.18" high is NOT allowed, then what are the allowable construction tolerances (surface texture) on an accessible stall and access aisle?
 
I've never seen truncated domes in a parking lot. They are usually at the curb ramp just before you enter the parking lot.
 
This is a grey area up for revision to the CBC this code cycle. Construction tolerance is limited to 2% crossslope max and no vertical rise exceeding 1/4"
 
mtlogcabin said:
Why in the world would you put truncated domes in an accessible parking stall access aisle. What is the purpose/reason?
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Good question. In this instance, the head of the parking stall's striped aisle is the 4th side of a 3-way "T" intersection walkway system. Long story short, this intersection cannot be altered under present circumstances. My concern is that a blind person on the walkway will come to this intersection, and if the intersection is filled with domes, they won't know which of the 3 pathway options is the "hazardous vehicular way".
 
Yikes said:
ADA/CBC 11B-502.4 for accessible parking stall access aisles says: "Changes in level are not permitted. Exception: slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted."

Questions:

1. Are truncated domes in a detectable warning system per ADA / CBC 11B-705 allowed in the striped access aisle? Or do they constitute a "change in level" that is not allowed? Note that the elevation difference is less than 0.25".

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2. If a dome that is 0.18" high is NOT allowed, then what are the allowable construction tolerances (surface texture) on an accessible stall and access aisle?
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IMHO
No, they can interfere with the loading and unloading of wheelchairs and can be a tripping hazard to those using mobility devices and mobility problems.
 
I can think of a lot of reasons to not have them there, but not one that code would prohibit them from being there...It is not a change and level and they are required on some accessible routes so they are obviously allowed....It does not sound like a raised marked crossing, why are they there at all?
 
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