Site Accessibility Evaluation
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 02/13/2025
SUBJECT: Fountain Park Self-Evaluation
1. On 07/15/2021, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:
Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones
3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.
4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.
City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov
Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report
Sincerely,
Robert Hernandez
Table of Contents
Findings
Accessible routes
BFID: 191281
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
BFID: 191280
from the sidewalk, no detectable warnings, no landing which has up to a 5.5% slope. The ramp has 2 broken pads with up to 3/8" vertical displacement and non-delineated wings.
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191291
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191282
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
BFID: 191283
- 33.7% slope on a side flare in attached concrete
- no detectible warnings
- a 4.5% cross slope,
- a 10% running slope,
- excessive debris build-up
- no level landing
- Does not line up with connecting ramp across Institute.
-up to a 1" lip on concrete from the road entrance (in a gutter pan).
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191284
- Up to 34% side flares in attached concrete.
- No delineated wings which can cause extreme cross slopes.
- No truncated domes,
- Up to 1/2" vertical displacement from ramp slope to the gutter pan.
- No level landing - up to a 6% slope.
- Also, this ramp doesn't line up well with the receiver on the other side of Santa Fe.
Curb Ramps
BFID: 194324
- Up to 20.6% side flares in attached concrete.
- No delineated wings which can cause extreme cross slopes.
- No truncated domes,
- Up to 1/2" vertical displacement from ramp slope to the gutter pan.
- No level landing
- Also, this ramp doesn't line up well with the receiver on the other side of the driveway. It angles as if to cross Santa Fe.
- The gutter slope is up to 9.1%.
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191292
- No delineated wings which can cause an extreme cross slope,
- A 5% cross slope - no level landing,
- A broken pad causes 1" vertical displacement,
- Ramp face/tie-in to the side flare can cause a 1-2" drop at the gutter pan,
- Ramp leads to a path that dead-ends at the end of the park about 90 feet away.
- Shrubs/vines protrude into landing and path of travel.
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191290
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191287
A cross slope of over 5%,
A running slope of 14.1%,
No level landing,
No detectable warnings,
A side flare at 23% in attached concrete.
There is also a 1/2" vertical displacement at the base of the ramp leading to the gutter plan, and
The wings are not delineated which causes a high cross slope.
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191286
A cross slope between 5-8% due to side flares,
A running slope of 14.3%,
No level landing,
No detectable warnings
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191293
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191294
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191296
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191288
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
BFID: 191295
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191297
Curb Ramps
BFID: 191298
Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing.
BFID: 191299
Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing.
BFID: 191300
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 302.3
Openings in floor surfaces shall be of a size that does not permit the passage of a 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter sphere, except as allowed in Sections 407.4.3, 408.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, and 805.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the predominant direction of travel.
BFID: 191301
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 191306
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 0.5 inch maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 0.25 inch and 0.5 inch shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
BFID: 191307
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191308
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 191309
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191310
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.
BFID: 191311
Ramps
BFID: 194331
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 194332
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
BFID: 194333
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
BFID: 194334
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.
BFID: 194335
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 194336
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 194337
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
BFID: 194338
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
BFID: 194339
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level are not permitted within the turning space.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
BFID: 194340
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 302.3
Openings in floor surfaces shall be of a size that does not permit the passage of a 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter sphere, except as allowed in Sections 407.4.3, 408.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, and 805.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the predominant direction of travel.
BFID: 194341
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 302.3
Openings in floor surfaces shall be of a size that does not permit the passage of a 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter sphere, except as allowed in Sections 407.4.3, 408.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, and 805.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the predominant direction of travel.
BFID: 194342
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
BFID: 194343
The sides of curb ramps (curb ramp flares) where provided, shall not be steeper than 1:10.
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 406.1
Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with Sections 406, 405.2, 405.3, and 405.10.
BFID: 194344
The sides of curb ramps (curb ramp flares) where provided, shall not be steeper than 1:10.
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 406.1
Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with Sections 406, 405.2, 405.3, and 405.10.
BFID: 194346
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
BFID: 194347
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
Parking
BFID: 191285
Each lot where parking is provided for the public as clients, guests, or employees, shall provide accessible parking and shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance.
There are a total of 39 parking stalls in the parking lot that could be reasonably associated with this facility. There likely should be a minimum of 2 accessible stalls with a minimum of (XX) being designed as van accessible.
Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1, except as required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility.
2010 ADAS Section 208.2
Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.
BFID: 191303
The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 502.5
Parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper than 1: 48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
BFID: 191305
The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 502.5
Parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper than 1: 48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
BFID: 191304
The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
2009 ANSI A117.1 Section 502.5
Parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper than 1: 48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
Pavilion and Picnic Tables
BFID: 191289
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter.
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
BFID: 191279
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
BFID: 194345
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2015 IBC Section Advisory
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2010 ADAS Section Advisory
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2009 ANSI A117.1 Section Advisory
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