Chapter 2-
Accessibility Exam
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Whether an interior space must be accessible is determined by its use and occupancy classification.
(True/False) - Answer: False. The use and occupancy classification is part of determining the
accessibility requirements (for example, if it is a residence or an office). But a jurisdiction can have
additional requirements. Who owns or operates the space can also determine certain aspects of the
accessibility (for example, a religious organization, a state government, or a private company).
The ADA is an accessibility code for the design of public buildings.
(True/False) - Answer: False. The ADA is not a code. It is a civil rights law that protects against
discrimination on the basis of disability. It covers many aspects of disability discrimination, such as
employment, communication, transportation, services, and the design of most buildings that are used
by the public.
Toilets and bathing facilities are the primary areas that must be accessible for a building to be compliant
with most accessibility codes and standards.
(True/False) - Answer: False. Most areas of a building interior must have be accessible to differing
degrees as defined by the codes, standards, and federal legislations.
Existing buildings may be "grandfathered" from compliance with the ADA.
(True/False) - Answer: False. Although some building built before the ADA legislation may be allowed
modified requirements, existing buildings are expected to be modified to meet the ADA requirements to
"the maximum extent feasible."
To know the extent to which a project must be accessible, you must typically refer to the building code,
the appropriate federal legislation, and the ICC A117.1.
(True/False) - Answer: True
The accessibility chapter in the IBC sets the scope of compliance but does not contain technical
requirements for accessibility. It refers instead to the ICC A117.1 for technical requirements.
(True/False) - Answer: True
What is another name for the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board? - Answer:
Access Board (or U.S. Access Board or ATBCB)
Accessibility Exam
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Whether an interior space must be accessible is determined by its use and occupancy classification.
(True/False) - Answer: False. The use and occupancy classification is part of determining the
accessibility requirements (for example, if it is a residence or an office). But a jurisdiction can have
additional requirements. Who owns or operates the space can also determine certain aspects of the
accessibility (for example, a religious organization, a state government, or a private company).
The ADA is an accessibility code for the design of public buildings.
(True/False) - Answer: False. The ADA is not a code. It is a civil rights law that protects against
discrimination on the basis of disability. It covers many aspects of disability discrimination, such as
employment, communication, transportation, services, and the design of most buildings that are used
by the public.
Toilets and bathing facilities are the primary areas that must be accessible for a building to be compliant
with most accessibility codes and standards.
(True/False) - Answer: False. Most areas of a building interior must have be accessible to differing
degrees as defined by the codes, standards, and federal legislations.
Existing buildings may be "grandfathered" from compliance with the ADA.
(True/False) - Answer: False. Although some building built before the ADA legislation may be allowed
modified requirements, existing buildings are expected to be modified to meet the ADA requirements to
"the maximum extent feasible."
To know the extent to which a project must be accessible, you must typically refer to the building code,
the appropriate federal legislation, and the ICC A117.1.
(True/False) - Answer: True
The accessibility chapter in the IBC sets the scope of compliance but does not contain technical
requirements for accessibility. It refers instead to the ICC A117.1 for technical requirements.
(True/False) - Answer: True
What is another name for the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board? - Answer:
Access Board (or U.S. Access Board or ATBCB)
