Open AccessWalking Surface Hazards And The Codes
Author(s) -
Michael Kravitz
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v11i1.525
Subject(s) - notice , usability , premise , computer science , national standard , transport engineering , engineering , architectural engineering , computer security , human–computer interaction , political science , law , linguistics , philosophy , pulp and paper industry
The Object Of This Paper Is To Call Attention To The American National Standards Institute Standard, Ansi A117.1, Titled, Providing Accessibility And Usability For Physically Handicapped People, And How It Can Be Applied To Sidewalks And Crosswalks That Lead To And From Handicapped Curb Ramps. The Premise Considered Herein Is That A Change In Level Greater Than One-Half (In) Inch Should Be The Threshold Height For Defective Walking Surfaces. These Surfaces Should Be Repaired According To Ansi A117.1. The Paper Refers, Generally, To New York City And Examines Prior Notice Requirements For Defects.