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A building entrance has a door with a threshold height of 3/4 inch. According to ADA requirements, what must be provided?

Correct Answer

C) The threshold must be lowered to 1/2 inch maximum

ADA limits threshold heights to 1/2 inch maximum at doorways. Thresholds between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled. A 3/4 inch threshold exceeds the maximum allowed height.

Answer Options
A
Nothing additional is required
B
A ramp with maximum 1:2 slope
C
The threshold must be lowered to 1/2 inch maximum
D
A ramp with maximum 1:12 slope

Why This Is the Correct Answer

ADA limits threshold heights to 1/2 inch maximum at doorways. Thresholds between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled. A 3/4 inch threshold exceeds the maximum allowed height.

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