ARP 301-2

Prof. Prac 1: Laws Affecting the Practice of Architecture

BP 344 “Accessibility Law” - IRR of BP 344

Answer Sheet

GROUP 8

Bautista, Rochelle C.
2021-10022
De Guzman, Piola Denice R.
2021-00083
Hernandez, Eufraim S.
2021-00023
Sarbuda, Glaiza M.
2021-00035
1. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible ramp?
A) 0.90 meters
B) 1.00 meters
C) 1.20 meters
D) 1.50 meters

2. The gradient of an accessible ramp should not be steeper than:

A) 1:10
B) 1:12
C) 1:14
D) 1:20

3. For ramps wider than 1.20 meters but not less than 3.00 meters, what additional feature is
recommended?
A) Slip-resistant coating
B) Intermediate handrails at the center
C) Lighting fixtures
D) Visual warning signs

4. What is the maximum length of an accessible ramp before a landing is required?

A) 3.00 meters
B) 6.00 meters
C) 9.00 meters
D) 12.00 meters

5. How long should the level area be at the top and bottom of any ramp?
A) 1.00 meter
B) 1.20 meters
C) 1.50 meters
D) 1.80 meters

6. At what height should handrails be installed on both sides of the ramp?

A) 600 mm and 800 mm from the floor
B) 700 mm and 900 mm from the floor
C) 800 mm and 1000 mm from the floor
D) 900 mm and 1100 mm from the floor

7. What is the minimum height for curbs on both sides of the ramp?
A) 50 mm
B) 75 mm
C) 100 mm
D) 125 mm

8. If a ramp has a rise greater than 170 mm and leads down towards an area with vehicular
traffic, what safety feature is required?
A) A warning sign
B) A full-width railing at the lower end
 C) An audible alarm system
D) A barrier or bollard

9. What is the required Coefficient of Friction for slip-resistant materials on ramps according
to BP 344?
A) 0.5 for level surfaces
B) 0.6 for level surfaces
C) 0.7 for sloping surfaces
D) 0.8 for sloping surfaces

10. Handrails for ramps should extend how far beyond the top and bottom of the ramp?
A) 200 mm
B) 250 mm
C) 300 mm
D) 350 mm

11. The minimum clear space for a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn is:
A) 1.20 m by 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m by 1.50 m
C) 1.80 m by 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m by 2.00 m

12. Accessible toilet stalls must have a minimum width of:

A) 0.80 m
B) 0.90 m
C) 1.20 m
D) 1.50 m

13. The height of the grab bars in accessible toilet facilities should be:
A) 700 mm from the floor
B) 800 mm from the floor
C) 900 mm from the floor
D) 1000 mm from the floor

14. The minimum unobstructed space in front of an elevator door to accommodate a

wheelchair is:
A) 1.20 m by 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m by 1.50 m
C) 1.80 m by 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m by 2.00 m

15. The minimum door width for an accessible entrance is:

A) 0.80 m
B) 0.90 m
C) 1.00 m
D) 1.20 m
16. The minimum level landing size at the top and bottom of a ramp is:
A) 1.20 m by 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m by 1.50 m
C) 1.80 m by 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m by 2.00 m

17. The minimum clear headroom for an accessible route is:

A) 1.80 m
B) 2.00 m
C) 2.20 m
D) 2.40 m

18. The maximum height of an accessible water closet (toilet) seat from the floor is:
A) 400 mm
B) 450 mm
C) 500 mm
D) 550 mm

19. The minimum clear space for a wheelchair to make a 90-degree turn is:
A) 1.20 m by 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m by 1.50 m
C) 1.80 m by 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m by 2.00 m

20. The minimum width of an accessible corridor is:

A) 0.90 m
B) 1.20 m
C) 1.50 m
D) 1.80 m

21. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces for a parking lot with 100 total
spaces is:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 5

22. The minimum width of an accessible parking space is:

A) 2.40 m
B) 2.50 m
C) 3.00 m
D) 3.50 m

23. The minimum depth of an accessible parking space is:

A) 4.00 m
B) 4.50 m
C) 5.00 m
D) 5.50 m
24. The minimum width of an accessible pedestrian walkway is:
A) 0.90 m
B) 1.20 m
C) 1.50 m
D) 1.80 m

25. The minimum clear space for a wheelchair user to pass another pedestrian is:
A) 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m
C) 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m

26. The maximum allowable cross slope of an accessible pedestrian walkway is:
A) 1:50
B) 1:48
C) 1:20
D) 1:12

27. The minimum clear space for a wheelchair user to approach and use a public telephone
is:
A) 0.80 m by 1.20 m
B) 0.90 m by 1.30 m
C) 1.00 m by 1.40 m
D) 1.20 m by 1.50 m

28. The maximum height for the operable parts of an accessible public telephone is:
A) 1.20 m
B) 1.30 m
C) 1.40 m
D) 1.50 m

29. The minimum clear floor space required to accommodate a single stationary wheelchair
and occupant is:
A) 0.75 m by 1.20 m
B) 0.80 m by 1.25 m
C) 0.90 m by 1.30 m
D) 1.00 m by 1.40 m

30. The minimum clear width for two wheelchairs to pass side by side is:
A) 1.50 m
B) 1.60 m
C) 1.70 m
D) 1.80 m

31. The minimum clear space for a wheelchair user to make a T-shaped turn is:
A) 1.20 m by 1.20 m
B) 1.50 m by 1.50 m
 C) 1.80 m by 1.80 m
D) 2.00 m by 2.00 m

32. The minimum clear width for an accessible elevator is:

A) 0.80 m
B) 0.90 m
C) 1.00 m
D) 1.10 m

33. The minimum depth for an accessible elevator is:

A) 1.20 m
B) 1.30 m
C) 1.40 m
D) 1.50 m

34. The minimum clear width for an accessible bathroom door is:
A) 0.75 m
B) 0.80 m
C) 0.85 m
D) 0.90 m

35. The minimum turning space in an accessible bathroom is:

A) 1.20 m diameter
B) 1.50 m diameter
C) 1.70 m diameter
D) 1.80 m diameter

36. The minimum clear space for a forward approach to an accessible lavatory is:
A) 0.75 m by 1.20 m
B) 0.80 m by 1.30 m
C) 0.85 m by 1.40 m
D) 0.90 m by 1.50 m

37. The maximum height for an accessible lavatory countertop is:

A) 0.80 m
B) 0.85 m
C) 0.90 m
D) 0.95 m

38. The minimum clear space for a side approach to an accessible water closet is:
A) 0.80 m by 1.20 m
B) 0.90 m by 1.30 m
C) 1.00 m by 1.40 m
D) 1.10 m by 1.50 m
39. The minimum clear space for a forward approach to an accessible water closet is:
A) 0.75 m by 1.20 m
B) 0.80 m by 1.30 m
C) 0.85 m by 1.40 m
D) 0.90 m by 1.50 m

40. The minimum clear width for an accessible route in a building is:
A) 0.90 m
B) 1.00 m
C) 1.20 m
D) 1.50 m