U.S. Access Board A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page 20 Ground-Level Accessible Routes A ground-level accessible route connects play components at ground level. • 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum clear width • 1:16 maximum slope The route may narrow down to 36 inches (915 mm) for a distance of 60 inches (1525 mm). This permits flexibility to work around site design features like existing equipment or trees. The required 60-inch width enables two wheelchairs to pass each other or to change direction. Smaller play areas - those that are less than 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) - may have ground-level accessible routes that are 44 inches (1120 mm) clear width. A wheelchair turning space must be provided where the route exceeds 30 feet (9.14 mm) in length. At ground level, objects may not protrude into the 60-inch wide space of an accessible route up to or below the height of 80 inches (2030 mm), measured above the accessible route surface. The 80-inch clearance applies only to the 60-inch accessible route, and is not required for the entire play area. The play area provides a fun accessible roadway theme. The protective shelters for the benches have been set outside the boundary of the route providing the 80 inches of clearance required on the route. The 80-inch vertical clearance applies to ground-level routes only, and not elevated routes. This allows features like protective roofs and sun shelters to be present. 29 30 31 whataretherequirementsforaccessibleroutes?
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