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Section 1110 Recreational Facilities

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 11 Accessibility > 1110 Recreational Facilities
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1110.1 General

Recreational facilities shall be provided with accessible features in accordance with Sections 1110.2 through 1110.4.

1110.2 Facilities Serving Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 Occupancies

Recreational facilities that serve Group R-2, R-3 and Group R-4 occupancies shall comply with Sections 1110.2.1 through 1110.2.3, as applicable.

1110.2.1 Facilities Serving Accessible Units

In Group R-2 and R-4 occupancies where recreational facilities serve Accessible units, every recreational facility of each type serving Accessible units shall be accessible.

1110.2.2 Facilities Serving Type A and Type B Units in a Single Building

In Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies where recreational facilities serve a single building containing Type A units or Type B units, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of recreational facility shall be accessible. Every recreational facility of each type on a site shall be considered to determine the total number of each type that is required to be accessible.

1110.2.3 Facilities Serving Type A and Type B Units in Multiple Buildings

In Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies on a single site where multiple buildings containing Type A units or Type B units are served by recreational facilities, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of recreational facility serving each building shall be accessible. The total number of each type of recreational facility that is required to be accessible shall be determined by considering every recreational facility of each type serving each building on the site.

1110.3 Other Occupancies

Recreational facilities not falling within the purview of Section 1110.2 shall be accessible.

1110.4 Recreational Facilities

Recreational facilities shall be accessible and shall be on an accessible route to the extent specified in this section.

1110.4.1 Area of Sport Activity

Each area of sport activity shall be on an accessible route and shall not be required to be accessible except as provided for in Sections 1110.4.2 through 1110.4.15.

1110.4.2 Team or Player Seating

At least one wheelchair space shall be provided in team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.
Exception: Wheelchair spaces shall not be required in team or player seating areas serving bowling lanes that are not required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1110.4.3.

1110.4.3 Bowling Lanes

An accessible route shall be provided to at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of bowling lane.

1110.4.4 Court Sports

In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court.

1110.4.5 Raised Boxing or Wrestling Rings

Raised boxing or wrestling rings are not required to be accessible or to be on an accessible route.

1110.4.6 Raised Refereeing, Judging and Scoring Areas

Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging or scoring a sport are not required to be accessible or to be on an accessible route.

1110.4.7 Animal Containment Areas

Animal containment areas that are not within public use areas are not required to be accessible or to be on an accessible route.

1110.4.8 Amusement Rides

Amusement rides that move persons through a fixed course within a defined area shall comply with Sections 1110.4.8.1 through 1110.4.8.3.
Exception: Mobile or portable amusement rides shall not be required to be accessible.

1110.4.8.1 Load and Unload Areas

Load and unload areas serving amusement rides shall be accessible and be on an accessible route. Where load and unload areas have more than one loading or unloading position, at least one loading and unloading position shall be on an accessible route.

1110.4.8.2 Wheelchair Spaces, Ride Seats Designed for Transfer and Transfer Devices

Where amusement rides are in the load and unload position, the following shall be on an accessible route.
  1. The position serving a wheelchair space.
  2. Amusement ride seats designed for transfer.
  3. Transfer devices.

1110.4.8.3 Minimum Number

Amusement rides shall provide at least one wheelchair space, amusement ride seat designed for transfer or transfer device.
Exceptions:
  1. Amusement rides that are controlled or operated by the rider are not required to comply with this section.
  2. Amusement rides designed primarily for children, where children are assisted on and off the ride by an adult, are not required to comply with this section.
  3. Amusement rides that do not provide seats that are built-in or mechanically fastened shall not be required to comply with this section.

1110.4.9 Recreational Boating Facilities

Boat slips required to be accessible by Sections 1110.4.9.1 and 1110.4.9.2 and boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to be accessible by Section 1110.4.9.3 shall be on an accessible route.

1110.4.9.1 Boat Slips

Accessible boat slips shall be provided in accordance with Table 1110.4.9.1. All units on the site shall be combined to determine the number of accessible boat slips required. Where the number of boat slips is not identified, each 40 feet (12 m) of boat slip edge provided along the perimeter of the pier shall be counted as one boat slip for the purpose of this section.
Exception: Boat slips not designed for embarking or disembarking are not required to be accessible or be on an accessible route.
TABLE 1110.4.9.1
BOAT SLIPS
TOTAL NUMBER OF BOAT SLIPS PROVIDEDMINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE BOAT SLIPS
1 to 251
26 to 502
51 to 1003
101 to 1504
151 to 3005
301 to 4006
401 to 5007
501 to 6008
601 to 7009
701 to 80010
801 to 90011
901 to 100012
1001 and over12, plus 1 for every 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000

1110.4.9.2 Dispersion

Accessible boat slips shall be dispersed throughout the various types of boat slips provided. Where the minimum number of accessible boat slips has been met, further dispersion shall not be required.

1110.4.9.3 Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps

Where boarding piers are provided at boat launch ramps, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of the boarding piers shall be accessible.

1110.4.10 Exercise Machines and Equipment

At least one of each type of exercise machine and equipment shall be on an accessible route.

1110.4.11 Fishing Piers and Platforms

Fishing piers and platforms shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.

1110.4.12 Miniature Golf Facilities

Miniature golf facilities shall comply with Sections 1110.4.12.1 through 1110.4.12.3.

1110.4.12.1 Minimum Number

At least 50 percent of holes on miniature golf courses shall be accessible.

1110.4.12.2 Miniature Golf Course Configuration

Miniature golf courses shall be configured so that the accessible holes are consecutive. Miniature golf courses shall provide an accessible route from the last accessible hole to the course entrance or exit without requiring travel through any other holes on the course.
Exception: One break in the sequence of consecutive holes shall be permitted provided that the last hole on the miniature golf course is the last hole in the sequence.

1110.4.12.3 Accessible Route

Holes required to comply with Section 1110.4.12.1, including the start of play, shall be on an accessible route.

1110.4.13 Play Areas

Play areas containing play components designed and constructed for children shall be located on an accessible route.

1110.4.14 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas

Swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.
Exceptions:
  1. Catch pools or a designated section of a pool used as a terminus for a water slide flume shall not be required to provide an accessible means of entry, provided that a portion of the catch pool edge is on an accessible route.
  2. Where spas or hot tubs are provided in a cluster, at least 5 percent, but not less than one spa or hot tub in each cluster, shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.
  3. Swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs that are required to be accessible by Sections 1110.2.2 and 1110.2.3 are not required to provide accessible means of entry into the water.

1110.4.14.1 Raised Diving Boards and Diving Platforms

Raised diving boards and diving platforms are not required to be accessible or to be on an accessible route.

1110.4.14.2 Water Slides

Water slides are not required to be accessible or to be on an accessible route.

1110.4.15 Shooting Facilities With Firing Positions

Where shooting facilities with firing positions are designed and constructed at a site, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of firing position shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.

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