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| ADA Buildings To Meet Your Federal Requirements |
Porta-King pre-assembled buildings can be designed to comply with Federal ADA regulations without sacrificing your specific aesthetic and functional requirements.
Specifically, 4.1.1(3) of the Federal Codes and Regulations require that "areas used as work areas shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas." Approach deals with accessible routes, ramps, handrails, landing areas, and such, which are items that are not addressed by Porta-King, but, need to be addressed on site by the customer or contractor. Where Porta-King gets involved is with "enter" and "exit." In order for Porta-King buildings to comply with these regulations, we modify our buildings so as to meet ADAAG 4.4.2. (Head Room), 4.5. (Ground and Floor Surfaces), 4.13.6. (Maneuvering Clearance at Doors), 4.13.8. (Thresholds at Doorways), and 4.13.9. (Door Hardware) requirements. These minimum requirements will allow a disabled person with a supervisory position to "approach, enter, and exit" the work area.
However, if a disabled person is hired as a worker, and the worker is required to use the pre-assembled building as a workspace, then additional modifications need to be made to the building. The Federal regulations governing these additional modifications include ADAAG 4.2.3 (Wheel Chair Turning Space), 4.2.4. (Size and Approach), 4.2.5. (Forward Reach), 4.2.6. (Side Reach), 4.17.4 (Toe Clearance), 4.32.3 (Knee Clearance), and 4.32.4. (Heights of Tables and Counters).
Many states have specific programs established for prefabricated building systems that may require modification to our standard construction. Porta-King has been proactive in securing approval and certification in most states. Please contact Porta-King for details on compliance with programs in your state. UL certification for electrical systems is included as a standard for Durasteel, Durasteel PC and Duraluminum buildings that include electric.
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All Porta-King's pre-assembled building models, including restroom models, can be modified to meet Federal ADA regulations. If you have specific questions making your Porta-King building ADA compliant, be sure to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-284-5346.
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