TAS ADA-ABA

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TAS ADA-ABA

SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON

Prepared by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, October 1, 2010

TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Architectural Barriers Act, Chapter 469, Texas Civil Statutes; Effective April 1, 1994

2010 STANDARDS OF ACCESSIBLE DESIGN – United States Department of Justice
Published in the Federal Register September 15, 2010; Effective March 15, 2012
TAS ADA-ABA
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
General Information:
This document provides a comparison between the Texas
Accessibility Standards (TAS) administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
and the 2010 Standards of Accessible Design (2010 ADA) administered by the U. S. Department of Justice
(DOJ). The SAD includes guidelines issued under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).
ADA accessibility guidelines cover buildings and facilities in the private sector (places of public
accommodation and commercial facilities covered by Title III of the ADA) constructed or altered with
private funds and the public sector (state and local government facilities covered by Title II of the ADA)
constructed or altered with public funds.
ABA accessibility guidelines cover buildings and facilities in the Federal sector and others constructed,
altered, or leased with Federal funds. The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated its ABA
standards, which apply to most facilities covered by the ABA. Similar standards have been adopted by
the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for postal facilities and by the Department of Defense for military facilities.
The Department of Housing (HUD) is in the processing of updating its ABA standards, which apply to
federally funded residential facilities.
Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS):
TDLR received equivalency
certification from DOJ on September 23, 1996 that the TAS, including the appendix and Architectural
Barriers Administrative Rules Chapter 68; met or exceeded the new construction and alteration
requirements of Title III of the ADA and are consistent with the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines
(ADAAG), except as noted in TAS by italics. The TAS column of this comparison document includes text
from the original 1991 ADAAG (which is not in italics); however, any strike-through indicates ADAAG text
that was not incorporated into the TAS.

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Table of Contents
Figures and Tables (ADA) ................................................................................................................................. 6
1. Purpose, Authority, and Application. ........................................................................................................ 36
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 36
1.2 Authority ................................................................................................................................................ 39
1.3 Application ............................................................................................................................................. 40
2. General ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
2.1 Provisions for Adults and Children ........................................................................................................ 54
2.2 Equivalent Facilitation ........................................................................................................................... 67
3. Miscellaneous Instructions & Definitions ................................................................................................. 70
3.1 Graphic Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 70
3.2 Dimensional Tolerances........................................................................................................................ 70
3.3 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 72
3.4 General Terminology ............................................................................................................................. 72
3.5 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 73
4. Accessible Elements and Spaces: Scope and Technical Requirements .............................................. 94
4.1 Minimum Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 94
4.1.1 Application .......................................................................................................................................... 94
4.1.2 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction ..................................................... 108
Protruding Objects................................................................................................................................ 110
Ground and Floor Surfaces .................................................................................................................. 110
Parking ................................................................................................................................................. 111
Toilet and Bathing Facilities ................................................................................................................. 120
Signage ................................................................................................................................................ 123
4.1.3 Accessible Buildings: New Construction .................................................................................... 132
Protruding Objects................................................................................................................................ 135
Ground and Floor Surfaces .................................................................................................................. 135
Stairs .................................................................................................................................................... 135
Elevators .............................................................................................................................................. 137
Platform Lifts ........................................................................................................................................ 145
Windows ............................................................................................................................................... 148
Doors .................................................................................................................................................... 148
Entrances ............................................................................................................................................. 151
Egress and Areas of Rescue Assistance ............................................................................................. 154
Drinking Fountains ............................................................................................................................... 156
Toilet and Bathing Facilities ................................................................................................................. 157
Storage, Shelving and Display Units .................................................................................................... 162
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Controls and Operating Mechanisms ................................................................................................... 165
NEW: Depositories, Vending and Change Machines, Mail Boxes and Fuel Dispensers ....... 166
Emergency Warning Systems .............................................................................................................. 167
Detectable Warnings ............................................................................................................................ 169
Signage ................................................................................................................................................ 169
Public Telephones ................................................................................................................................ 176
Fixed or Built-In Seating and Tables .................................................................................................... 182
Assembly Areas ................................................................................................................................... 183
Automated Teller (and Fare) Machines ............................................................................................... 191
Dressing and Fitting (Locker) Rooms................................................................................................... 191
4.1.4 (Reserved) ....................................................................................................................................... 194
4.1.5 Accessible Buildings: Additions ....................................................................................................... 194
4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations ..................................................................................................... 196
4.1.7 Accessible Buildings: Historic Preservation ..................................................................................... 218
4.2 Space Allowances and Reach Ranges ............................................................................................... 226
4.3 Accessible Route ................................................................................................................................ 236
4.4 Protruding Objects .............................................................................................................................. 252
4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces ................................................................................................................. 256
4.6 Parking and Passenger Loading Zones .............................................................................................. 260
4.7 Curb Ramps ........................................................................................................................................ 268
4.8 Ramps ................................................................................................................................................. 274
4.9 Stairs ................................................................................................................................................... 286
4.10 Elevators ........................................................................................................................................... 294
NEW: Limited-Use/Limited Application Elevators .......................................................................... 311
NEW: Private Residence Elevators .................................................................................................. 313
4.11 Platform Lifts (Wheelchair Lifts) ........................................................................................................ 318
4.12 Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 322
4.13 Doors ................................................................................................................................................. 324
4.14 Entrances .......................................................................................................................................... 338
4.15 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers ............................................................................................. 340
4.16 Water Closets .................................................................................................................................... 344
4.17 Toilet Stalls ........................................................................................................................................ 352
4.18 Urinals ............................................................................................................................................... 364
4.19 Lavatories and Mirrors ...................................................................................................................... 366
4.20 Bathtubs ............................................................................................................................................ 372
4.21 Shower Stalls .................................................................................................................................... 378
4.22 Toilet Rooms ..................................................................................................................................... 390
4.23 Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities and Shower Rooms ........................................................................... 396
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4.24 Sinks.................................................................................................................................................. 404
NEW: Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks ......................................................................................... 409
4.25 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 414
4.26 Handrails, Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats ........................................................................... 416
4.27 Controls and Operating Mechanisms. ............................................................................................... 428
4.28 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................... 432
4.29 Detectable Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 436
4.30 Signage ............................................................................................................................................. 440
4.31 Telephones ....................................................................................................................................... 452
4.32 Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables. ................................................................................................ 458
4.33 Assembly Areas ................................................................................................................................ 460
4.34 Automated Teller Machines .............................................................................................................. 472
4.35 Dressing and Fitting Rooms (and Locker Rooms) ............................................................................ 482
NEW: Benches .................................................................................................................................... 484
NEW: Coat Hooks and Shelves ......................................................................................................... 485
5. Restaurants, Cafeterias, Snack Bars and Vending Areas .................................................................... 488
6. Medical Care Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 496
7. Business and Mercantile ....................................................................................................................... 504
8. Libraries................................................................................................................................................. 514
9. Accessible Transient Lodging ............................................................................................................... 520
10. Transportation Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 544
NEW: Additional Requirements ................................................................................................................... 572
Plumbing Elements and Facilities ............................................................................................................. 572
Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers ...................................................................................... 572
Saunas and Steam Rooms ........................................................................................................... 573
Communication Elements and Features ................................................................................................... 574
Assistive Listening Systems ........................................................................................................ 574
Two-Way Communication Systems ............................................................................................ 578
Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements .................................................................................................... 580
Judicial Facilities ........................................................................................................................... 580
Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities ......................................................................... 582
Residential Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 587
Leases (Federal) ............................................................................................................................ 612
Recreation Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 616
Amusement Rides ......................................................................................................................... 616
Recreational Boating Facilities .................................................................................................... 630
Exercise Machines and Equipment ............................................................................................. 639
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Fishing Piers and Platforms ......................................................................................................... 640
Golf Facilities ................................................................................................................................. 643
Miniature Golf Facilities ................................................................................................................ 647
Play Areas ...................................................................................................................................... 651
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas ................................................................................ 669
Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions .................................................................................... 680
Bowling Lanes ............................................................................................................................... 681
Court Sports................................................................................................................................... 681

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Figures and Tables (ADA)

Figure 104
Graphic Convention for Figures

Table 208.2 Table 217.2
Parking Spaces Wheelchair Accessible Telephones
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1 to 25 1
1 per floor, level, and
1 or more single units
26 to 50 2 exterior site
51 to 75 3 1 per floor, level, and
1 bank
76 to 100 4 exterior site
101 to 150 5 2 or more banks 1 per bank
151 to 200 6
201 to 300 7
301 to 400 8
401 to 500 9
501 to 1000 2 percent of total
20, plus 1 for each 100,
1001 and over
or fraction thereof, over 1000

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Table 219.3
Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems
Minimum Number of Required
Capacity of Seating in Assembly Minimum Number of
Receivers Required to be
Area Required Receivers
Hearing-aid Compatible
50 or less 2 2
2, plus 1 per 25 seats
51 to 200 2
over 50 seats ¹
2, plus 1 per 25 seats
201 to 500 1 per 4 receivers ¹
over 50 seats ¹
20, plus 1 per 33 seats
501 to 1000 1 per 4 receivers ¹
over 500 seats ¹
35, plus 1 per 50 seats
1001 to 2000 1 per 4 receivers ¹
over 1000 seats ¹
55 plus 1 per 100 seats
2001 and over 1 per 4 receivers ¹
over 2000 seats ¹
¹ Or fraction thereof

Table 221.2.1.1
Number of Wheelchair Spaces
in Assembly Areas
Minimum Number of
Number of Seats
Required Wheelchair Spaces
4 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
51 to 150 4
151 to 300 5
301 to 500 6
6, plus 1 for each 150, or fraction thereof,
501 to 5000
between 501 through 5000
36, plus 1 for each 200, or fraction thereof,
5001 and over
over 5000

Table 224.2
Guest Rooms with Mobility Features
Minimum Minimum
Total Number of
Number of Required Number of Required Total Number of
Guest Rooms
Rooms without Rooms with Required Rooms
Provided
Roll-In Showers Roll-In Showers
1 to 25 1 0 1
26 to 50 2 0 2
51 to 75 3 1 4
76 to 100 4 1 5
101 to 150 5 2 7
151 to 200 6 2 8
201 to 300 7 3 10
301 to 400 8 4 12
401 to 500 9 4 13
501 to 1000 2 percent of total 1 percent of total 3 percent of total
20, plus 1 for each 100, 10, plus 1 for each 100, 30, plus 2 for each 100,
1001 and over or fraction thereof, or fraction thereof, or fraction thereof,
over 1000 over 1000 over 1000

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Table 224.4
Guest Rooms with Communication Features
Minimum Number of Required
Total Number of
Guest Rooms with
Guest Rooms Provided
Communication Features
2 to 25 2
26 to 50 4
51 to 75 7
76 to 100 9
101 to 150 12
151 to 200 14
201 to 300 17
301 to 400 20
401 to 500 22
501 to 1000 5 percent of total
1001 and over 50, plus 3 for each 100 over 1000

Table 225.3 Table 227.2
Self-Service Storage Facilities Check-Out Aisles
Minimum Number of Minimum Number of
Total Spaces in Facility Spaces Required to be Number of Check-Out Check-Out Aisles
Accessible Aisles of Each Function
5 percent, but no fewer of Each Function Required to Comply with
1 to 200 than 1 904.3
10, plus 2 percent of total 1 to 4 1
201 and over
number of units over 200 5 to 8 2
9 to 15 3
3, plus 20 percent of
16 and over
additional aisles

Table 235.2
Boat Slips
Total Number of Minimum Number of
Boat Slips Provided in Required Accessible Boat
Facility Slips
1 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
51 to 100 3
101 to 150 4
151 to 300 5
301 to 400 6
401 to 500 7
501 to 600 8
601 to 700 9
701 to 800 10
801 to 900 11
901 to 1000 12
12, plus 1 for every 100,
1001 and over
or fraction thereof, over 1000

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Table 240.2.1.2 Number and Types of Ground Level Play
Components Required to be on accessible Routes

Minimum Number of Ground Minimum Number of Different
Number of Elevated Play
Level Play Components Required Types of Ground Level Play
Components Provided
to be on an Accessible Route Components Required
to be on an Accessible Route
1 Not applicable Not applicable
2 to 4 1 1
5 to 7 2 2
8 to 10 3 3
11 to 13 4 3
14 to 16 5 3
17 to 19 6 3
20 to 22 7 4
23 to 25 8 4
8, plus 1 for each additional 3,
26 and over 5
or fraction thereof, over 25

Figure 302.2 Figure 302.3 Elongated Openings
Carpet Pile Height in Floor or Ground Surfaces

Figure 303.2 Figure 303.3
Vertical Change in Level Beveled Change in Level

Figure 304.3.2 Figure 305.3
T-Shaped Turning Space Clear Floor or Ground Space

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