U.S. Access Board A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page 29 Transfer steps in a play area are not required to satisfy the general ADAAG stair requirements. Maneuvering space and clear space is not required on elevated structures or at elevated play components reached by a transfer system. Transfer Platforms A transfer platform is a platform or landing that an individual who uses a wheelchair or mobility device can use to lift or transfer onto the play structure and leave the wheelchair or mobility device behind at ground-level. • 11 inches (280 mm) to 18 inches (455 mm) height of top surface • Minimum 24 inches (610 mm) wide • Minimum 14 inches (355 mm) deep • Unobstructed side Adding a transfer step that leads to the ground's surface increases access for children exiting components at the ground level. Clear floor or ground space - used for parking wheelchair or mobility devices (commonly called “wheelchair parking”) - is required at the transfer platform. The 48-inch long side (1200 mm) of the “wheelchair parking” space must be parallel to the 24inch (610 mm) side of the transfer platform. 48 what are the requirements for accessible routes? 49
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