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11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats

Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats
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11B-802.1 Wheelchair Spaces

Wheelchair spaces shall comply with Section 11B-802.1.

11B-802.1.1 Floor or Ground Surface

The floor or ground surface of wheelchair spaces shall comply with Section 11B-302. Changes in level are not permitted.

Exception: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

11B-802.1.2 Width

A single wheelchair space shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum. Where two adjacent wheel-chair spaces are provided, each wheelchair space shall be 33 inches (838 mm) wide minimum.

FIGURE 11B-802.1.2

WIDTH OF WHEELCHAIR SPACES

11B-802.1.3 Depth

Where a wheelchair space can be entered from the front or rear, the wheelchair space shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) deep minimum. Where a wheel-chair space can be entered only from the side, the wheel-chair space shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) deep minimum.

FIGURE 11B-802.1.3

DEPTH OF WHEELCHAIR SPACES

11B-802.1.4 Approach

Wheelchair spaces shall adjoin accessible routes. Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair spaces.

11B-802.1.5 Overlap

Wheelchair spaces shall not overlap circulation paths.

11B-802.2 Lines of Sight

Lines of sight to the screen, performance area, or playing field for spectators in wheelchair spaces shall comply with Section 11B-802.2.

11B-802.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Seated Spectators

Where spectators are expected to remain seated during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with Section 11B-802.2.1.

11B-802.2.1.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads

Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.1.1

LINES OF SIGHT OVER THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS

11B-802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads

Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheel-chair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.1.2

LINES OF SIGHT BETWEEN THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS

11B-802.2.2 Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators

Where spectators are expected to stand during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with Section 11B-802.2.2.

11B-802.2.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads

Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of standing spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.2.1

LINES OF SIGHT OVER THE HEADS OF STANDING SPECTATORS

11B-802.2.2.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads

Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of standing spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.2.2

LINES OF SIGHT BETWEEN THE HEADS OF STANDING SPECTATORS

11B-802.3 Companion Seats

Companion seats shall comply with Section 11B-802.3.

11B-802.3.1 Alignment

In row seating, companion seats shall be located to provide shoulder alignment with adjacent wheelchair spaces. The shoulder alignment point of the wheelchair space shall be measured 36 inches (914 mm) from the front of the wheelchair space. The floor surface of the companion seat shall be at the same elevation as the floor surface of the wheelchair space.

11B-802.3.2 Type

Companion seats shall be equivalent in size, quality, comfort, and amenities to the seating in the immediate area. Companion seats shall be permitted to be movable.

11B-802.4 Designated Aisle Seats

Designated aisle seats shall comply with Section 11B-802.4.

11B-802.4.1 Armrests

Where armrests are provided on the seating in the immediate area, folding or retractable armrests shall be provided on the aisle side of the seat.

11B-802.4.2 Identification

Each designated aisle seat shall be identified by a sign or marker with the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1. Signs complying with Section 11B-703.5, notifying patrons of the availability of such seats shall be posted at the ticket office.

11B-802.5 Semi-Ambulant Seats

Semi-ambulant seats shall provide at least 24 inches (610 mm) clear leg space between the front of the seat to the nearest obstruction or to the back of the seat immediately in front.

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11B-802 Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats
( 914 mm) from the front of the wheelchair space. The floor surface of the companion seat shall be at the same elevation as the floor surface ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats
11B-802.1.4 Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, Approach
Wheelchair spaces shall adjoin accessible routes. Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair spaces ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats > 11B-802.1 Wheelchair Spaces > 11B-802.1.4 Approach
11B-802.1 Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, Wheelchair Spaces
Wheelchair spaces shall comply with Section 11B -802.1 ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats > 11B-802.1 Wheelchair Spaces
11B-802.1.5 Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, Overlap
Wheelchair spaces shall not overlap circulation paths ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats > 11B-802.1 Wheelchair Spaces > 11B-802.1.5 Overlap
11B-802.1.1 Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, Floor or Ground Surface
The floor or ground surface of wheelchair spaces shall comply with Section 11B -302. Changes in level are not permitted. Exception: Slopes ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-802 Wheelchair Spaces, Companion Seats, and Designated Aisle Seats and Semi-Ambulant Seats > 11B-802.1 Wheelchair Spaces > 11B-802.1.1 Floor or Ground Surface
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