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April 2010
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ADA Update
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. It applies to facilities in the private sector and to state and local government facilities. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) was created in 1991; revised in 1994 and updated in 2004. However, six years after the 2004 update, the Department of Justice has yet to approve the new ADAAG.
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| While the ADAAG is not a building code, many jurisdictions have adopted it into their local accessibility standards. Unfortunately, some of these are still using the 1991 version and requiring all railing to be 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches diameter with a clearance of 1-1/2 inches between the wall and handrail. |
| On the other hand, the Accessible Barriers Act (ABA) -- which applies to federal facilities -- has approved the 2004 ADA and ABA Accesibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities. This applies to postal, military and other federal facilities. Federal housing approval is still pending. |
| Unfortunately, you will continue to see the incorrect dimensional requirements for handrail in specifications for some time. Note however that the Access Board -- the agency which oversees the ADAAG -- considers the 2004 update their answer to all questions regarding the original 1991 ADAAG. For technical assistance, contact ta@access-board.gov |
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A good buyer is always on the look-out for best quality, best customer service and best pricing. However, it's not uncommon to find that to get the best quality and best customer service, a higher cost is involved. On the other hand, to get the best price, you may have to lower your standards for quality and customer service.
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| But with Wagner, you can have it all -- Best Customer Experience: Wagner People, Product, Performance and Best Pricing on Wagner manufactured brackets, flanges, elbows, end caps and connectors. |
| If you can find a lower price on comparable, domestically produced components, let us know. |
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