Codes Test 1 - ADA/TABA Questions
and Answers
Is the ADA enforced through the federal government? - ANSWER-no, it's all done
through the legal system even though it's a federal civil rights law. It is enforced by the
Department of Justice. It can only be enforced through law suits. There is no legal
jurisdiction to investigate ADA complaints.
Title II - ANSWER-ADA; state and local governments; public entities are included in this;
any public spaces or events like police department, fire department, etc.
Title III - ANSWER-accommodations; building owners and tenants are required to
comply; public accommodations, commercial facilities, and any private place where one
might go to take an exam (ex. driver's license, NCIDQ, SAT, etc.)
ADA - ANSWER-signed in as a law in 1990 by George H.W. Bush; 2010 (ADA
Standards for Accessible Design) new standards were put in place; a federal civil rights
law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities
What are the requirement for design professionals under the TABA? - ANSWER-design
professional with overall responsibility must submit plans and specs required under
TABA no later than the 20th day after the date the person issues the plans and specs
What are the requirement for building owners under the TABA? - ANSWER-owner must
submit plans and specs to the department under his chapter then apply for a building
construction permit
Which plans are required to be submitted for plan review under TABA? - ANSWER-
projects over 50k are required to submit for plan review and inspection, but not all
projects over 50k are subject, the scope of work makes a difference. MUST check cost
AND scope!!
Who reviews the plans under TABA? - ANSWER-Registered Accessibility Specialist
What level of compliance with TAS is required? - ANSWER-new construction: full
compliance; renovations: depends on scope of the project; existing: buildings not
undertaking construction activity subject to TAS, are not required to be brought into
compliance like the ADA
ADA is a ____ law, whereas TABA is a ____ law - ANSWER-civil rights; construction
, Compliance with the titles are required regardless of whether or not there's ____, unlike
the TABA - ANSWER-construction
the TABA puts the sole burden of compliance of the building or facility on the ____.
Under the ADA, ____ can be held be held responsible. - ANSWER-owner; owner and
tenants
The TABA requires _____ on subject projects, while the titles do not. - ANSWER-plan
reviews and inspections
The federal code is called the ___ - ANSWER-2010 Standards for Accessible Design
The state code is called the ____ - ANSWER-2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
How do you know which codes to comply with? - ANSWER-You are required to comply
with all accessibility codes that might be applicable
To ease confusion, the ADA has a process called ____ - ANSWER-Equivalency
Certification (see handout); TX is seeking EC
Does a private museum fall under the ADA? - ANSWER-yes, it falls under the public
accommodation and commercial facility umbrellas; nearly all types of private businesses
that serve the public are included in the twelve categories, regardless of size
Are private school or religious day care centers required to comply with the ADA? -
ANSWER-no, they are controlled by a religious organization so they are exempt from
federal civil rights laws
Can a building be exempt from ADA, but not from other accessibility laws? - ANSWER-
yes; ex. religious parking lot in TX
Administrative Rules - ANSWER-Aside form the Texas law "the TABA" Texas also has
administrative rules that tell us how to comply with the law; Chapter 68
Under the administrative rules, who is exempt from the provisions of the Act? -
ANSWER-federal property; restricted occupancy spaces in factories; places used
primarily for religious rituals; van accessible parking at garages constructed prior to 94;
and residential facilities
How do the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the Texas Accessibility
Standards differ? - ANSWER-aligning the standards, equivalency certification, italics in
the TAS
How do you find info about accessibility laws, rules, and standards? - ANSWER-federal:
access-board.gov; state: tdlr.texas.gov (go to Architectural Barriers Tab)
and Answers
Is the ADA enforced through the federal government? - ANSWER-no, it's all done
through the legal system even though it's a federal civil rights law. It is enforced by the
Department of Justice. It can only be enforced through law suits. There is no legal
jurisdiction to investigate ADA complaints.
Title II - ANSWER-ADA; state and local governments; public entities are included in this;
any public spaces or events like police department, fire department, etc.
Title III - ANSWER-accommodations; building owners and tenants are required to
comply; public accommodations, commercial facilities, and any private place where one
might go to take an exam (ex. driver's license, NCIDQ, SAT, etc.)
ADA - ANSWER-signed in as a law in 1990 by George H.W. Bush; 2010 (ADA
Standards for Accessible Design) new standards were put in place; a federal civil rights
law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities
What are the requirement for design professionals under the TABA? - ANSWER-design
professional with overall responsibility must submit plans and specs required under
TABA no later than the 20th day after the date the person issues the plans and specs
What are the requirement for building owners under the TABA? - ANSWER-owner must
submit plans and specs to the department under his chapter then apply for a building
construction permit
Which plans are required to be submitted for plan review under TABA? - ANSWER-
projects over 50k are required to submit for plan review and inspection, but not all
projects over 50k are subject, the scope of work makes a difference. MUST check cost
AND scope!!
Who reviews the plans under TABA? - ANSWER-Registered Accessibility Specialist
What level of compliance with TAS is required? - ANSWER-new construction: full
compliance; renovations: depends on scope of the project; existing: buildings not
undertaking construction activity subject to TAS, are not required to be brought into
compliance like the ADA
ADA is a ____ law, whereas TABA is a ____ law - ANSWER-civil rights; construction
, Compliance with the titles are required regardless of whether or not there's ____, unlike
the TABA - ANSWER-construction
the TABA puts the sole burden of compliance of the building or facility on the ____.
Under the ADA, ____ can be held be held responsible. - ANSWER-owner; owner and
tenants
The TABA requires _____ on subject projects, while the titles do not. - ANSWER-plan
reviews and inspections
The federal code is called the ___ - ANSWER-2010 Standards for Accessible Design
The state code is called the ____ - ANSWER-2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
How do you know which codes to comply with? - ANSWER-You are required to comply
with all accessibility codes that might be applicable
To ease confusion, the ADA has a process called ____ - ANSWER-Equivalency
Certification (see handout); TX is seeking EC
Does a private museum fall under the ADA? - ANSWER-yes, it falls under the public
accommodation and commercial facility umbrellas; nearly all types of private businesses
that serve the public are included in the twelve categories, regardless of size
Are private school or religious day care centers required to comply with the ADA? -
ANSWER-no, they are controlled by a religious organization so they are exempt from
federal civil rights laws
Can a building be exempt from ADA, but not from other accessibility laws? - ANSWER-
yes; ex. religious parking lot in TX
Administrative Rules - ANSWER-Aside form the Texas law "the TABA" Texas also has
administrative rules that tell us how to comply with the law; Chapter 68
Under the administrative rules, who is exempt from the provisions of the Act? -
ANSWER-federal property; restricted occupancy spaces in factories; places used
primarily for religious rituals; van accessible parking at garages constructed prior to 94;
and residential facilities
How do the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the Texas Accessibility
Standards differ? - ANSWER-aligning the standards, equivalency certification, italics in
the TAS
How do you find info about accessibility laws, rules, and standards? - ANSWER-federal:
access-board.gov; state: tdlr.texas.gov (go to Architectural Barriers Tab)
