{"id":235,"date":"2010-07-22T22:10:38","date_gmt":"2010-07-23T02:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2023-11-17T13:14:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:14:42","slug":"library-building-ada-functional-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/library-building-ada-functional-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Building ADA Functional Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

When our firm (ACA) plans and programs a New Library Building we inform our clients that we will be applying ADA standards. We believe it is very important to adhere to ADA building standards <\/a>set out to support access for people with disabilities. <\/p>\n

  • Improved access to library spaces, equipment and materials should enable everyone to enjoy the freedom to seek information. <\/li>\n

    When we renovate a library building we do a visual assessment. We tour Library areas and\/or zones to determine if it provides ADA access or if the building space restrict user flow. Usually, book shelves that haven’t been rearranged for 20 years require rethinking. \t<\/p>\n

  • For example, 36″ aisle spacing between the book stacks was a standard for library design. The stacks were planned for efficiency and not for ADA compliance. <\/li>\n
  • When planning you may consider 46″ aisles to ensure access is provided and flow is improved.<\/li>\n

    Other ADA compliance issues that need to be considered are the staff work areas. \t<\/p>\n

  • Non-compliant circulation desks and\/or workstation spaces that can not be adjusted need to be considered a priority. <\/li>\n
  • The staff require work spaces to ensure their positive energy and professional effort is maximized.<\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When our firm (ACA) plans and programs a New Library Building we inform our clients that we will be applying ADA standards. 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