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Four-Part Series on Accessibility and the ADAAG
Test

Part IV: Harmonization of the Standards

In order to receive continuing education credits, you must complete this test with a passing grade and submit it to DLRP. DLRP will grade the test, and if you received a passing grade will inform you and AIA that you have earned 2 HSW Learning Units. If you wish to receive a certificate of completion, please let us know and we will send you one.

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Test Questions:
  1. IBC/ICC Building codes reference what accessibility standard?

  2. Does the local building code official enforce the ADA?

  3. The Harmonization effort is an attempt to make which two standards look alike?


  4. What is the name of the agency which develops federal accessibility guidelines such as UFAS and ADAAG?


  5. All locales which use ANSI are using the same code?
    True
    False

  6. When designing new construction to be built in a state, which has not adopted ADAAG as their accessibility standard, or has not had their standard certified as ADAAG compliant, must architects consider ADAAG in addition to their state standard?
    Yes
    No

  7. The Access Board has developed at least 4 ADAAG supplements (which do not yet have force of law). Which of the following guidelines are NOT part of this group?
    Guidelines for state and local government facilities
    Guidelines for building elements for children's use
    Guidelines for religious facilities
    Guidelines on play areas
    Guidelines for recreational facilities

  8. Can accessibility be "grandfathered" under the current ADAAG?
    Yes
    No

  9. What are the three main sections of the proposed ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines issued in November 1999?


  10. Will the upcoming ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines replace UFAS?
    Yes
    No

  11. Which of the following elements have been included in the revised ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines?
    New numbering system
    Provisions in previous special sections have been integrated into or scattered throughout the larger document
    A subject index
    References to other codes and standards
    All of the above




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