2018 Illinois Accessibility Code Capital Development Board Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois CDB 2.5M 06/19 Cover art by Sarah H. Suits TABLE OF CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................... vii EFFECTIVE DATE ......................................................................................................................... vii TYPOGRAPHIC CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................... vii REPRODUCTION RIGHTS ............................................................................................................ vii CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... viii CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION .................................................................... 1 101 Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 1 102 Dimensions for Adults and Children ............................................................................. 3 103 Equivalent Facilitation................................................................................................... 3 104 Conventions .................................................................................................................. 3 105 Referenced Standards ................................................................................................... 5 106 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................... 18 201 Application .................................................................................................................. 18 202 Existing Buildings and Facilities ................................................................................... 18 203 General Exceptions ..................................................................................................... 26 204 Protruding Objects ...................................................................................................... 28 205 Operable Parts ............................................................................................................ 28 206 Accessible Routes ........................................................................................................ 29 207 Accessible Means of Egress ........................................................................................ 39 208 Parking Spaces ............................................................................................................ 39 209 Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops .................................................................... 42 210 Stairways ..................................................................................................................... 42 211 Drinking Fountains ...................................................................................................... 43 212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks ............................................................................... 43 213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing Facilities ......................................................................... 44 214 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers ...................................................................... 45 215 Fire Alarm Systems ...................................................................................................... 46 216 Signs ............................................................................................................................ 46 2018 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE i | P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION 217 Telephones .................................................................................................................. 49 218 Transportation Facilities ............................................................................................. 51 219 Assistive Listening Systems ......................................................................................... 51 220 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines ......................................................... 52 221 Assembly Areas ........................................................................................................... 52 222 Dressing, Fitting, and Locker Rooms ........................................................................... 55 223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities............................................................... 56 224 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms ................................................................................. 56 225 Storage ........................................................................................................................ 58 226 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces ............................................................................ 59 227 Sales and Service ......................................................................................................... 60 228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines, Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers ............................................................................................................................................ 60 229 Windows ..................................................................................................................... 61 230 Two-Way Communication Systems ............................................................................ 61 231 Judicial Facilities .......................................................................................................... 61 232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities .......................................................... 62 233 Residential Facilities .................................................................................................... 64 234 Amusement Rides ....................................................................................................... 69 235 Recreational Boating Facilities .................................................................................... 70 236 Exercise Machines and Equipment ............................................................................. 70 237 Fishing Piers and Platforms ......................................................................................... 70 238 Golf Facilities ............................................................................................................... 71 239 Miniature Golf Facilities .............................................................................................. 71 240 Play Areas .................................................................................................................... 72 241 Saunas and Steam Rooms ........................................................................................... 73 242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas.................................................................. 73 243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions...................................................................... 74 244 Camping Facilities ....................................................................................................... 74 245 Picnic Facilities ............................................................................................................ 77 ii | P a g e 2018 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION 246 Viewing Areas.............................................................................................................. 79 247 Trails ............................................................................................................................ 79 248 Beach Access Routes ................................................................................................... 80 249 Benches ....................................................................................................................... 81 CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS ................................................................................................. 82 301 General ........................................................................................................................ 82 302 Floor or Ground Surfaces ............................................................................................ 82 303 Changes in Level .......................................................................................................... 83 304 Turning Space .............................................................................................................. 84 305 Clear Floor or Ground Space ....................................................................................... 85 306 Knee and Toe Clearance ............................................................................................. 87 307 Protruding Objects ...................................................................................................... 89 308 Reach Ranges .............................................................................................................. 91 309 Operable Parts ...........................................................................................................