Amending Chapter 6 Buildings Functional Physically Handicapped

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In the event that the number <;of apartment units allocated for the physically handicapped is not sufficient to cover the quality and size range offered in the complex -at- large, the apartment units for the physically handicapped shall reflect the quality, size and cost of the type of apartment unit which is predominant in the complex. SECTION 6 -20. BUILDING ACCESS All buildings subject to the requirements of this Article shall be provided with means of access usable by the physically handi- capped. Not less than one access, continuous from the public way to the interior of the building, shall be provided with surfaced walks or ramps or combinations thereof, without abrupt changes in level. (a) Walks. The minimum width of surfaced walks shall be four (4) feet. Intersections with other walks or ramps shall be level and at a common grade. Walks shall terminate at doorways in a level platform not less than five (5) feet in width, and extending at least one foot beyond the opening side of the door. Platforms shall be not less than five (5) feet in depth where doors swing over the platform, and not less than four (4) feet in depth where doors do not swing over the platform. Walks having a slope of more than five per cent shall conform to the requirements for ramps. (b) Entrances. At least one primary entrance to each building shall be usable by individuals in wheelchairs. Vestibule doors shall have a space between them and the primary door of not less than eighty -four (84) inches, measured from their closed positions. Primary entrance doors in vestibule type entrances shall open in the same direction so that swings do not conflict. (c) At least one entrance usable by individuals in wheelchairs shall be on a level that would make the elevators accessible. (d) All suspended lights, signs, fixtures or similar objects that protrude into regular corridors or traffic ways shall be at a height of at least seven (7) feet measured from the floor. SECTION 6 -21. ENTRANCES, DOORWAYS AND DOORS (a) Entrances and doors intended for use by the public shall have a clear opening of no less than thirty -six (36) inches wide when open and shall be operable by the use of one hand. (b) When buildings have two or more public exterior entrances which are equipped with doors, one of said doors shall be operable with one hand by a physically handicapped person in a wheelchair or on crutches. Said doors shall be clearly marked as designed for the physically handicapped person. (c) Thresholds shall be no more than one -half 00 inch above the floor and have gently sloping edges. (d) Low- hanging door closers that remain within the opening of a doorway when the door is open, or that protrude into regular corridors or traffic ways when the door is closed shall not be located below 6'4" as measured from the floor. -3-