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ADA Guidelines for Access Control
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( ADA) prohibits discrimination
in and ensures equal access to employment, government services, public
accommodations, transportation, and commercial facilities for persons with
disabilities. Some of the guidelines and requirements from this law can be
applied to access control. Because many local municipalities have much
stricter standards than the ADA, we strongly recommend that owners,
builders, and installers consult a qualifi ed expert in local, state, and federal
interpretations of ADA and similar laws. For more information about the
ADA, visit the ADA web site at www.ada.gov or the Department of Justice
ADA web site at www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/ or call the ADA Information Line
at (800) 514-0301. Many communities have adopted the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) as the standard for locating devices that the general
public will use.
Recommendations for Sites
The ADA and other similar laws are open to some degree of interpretation
by local authorities and courts. It is in your best interest to familiarize
yourself with the complete requirements for ADA and other similar local
laws. Most important, however, is to work to provide reasonable access to
your services by persons of all abilities. Below are some recommendations
that may help.
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Contact a local inspector or architect who can provide assistance in
designing the access to your facility with respect to ADA and other
similar laws
•
Visit the
ADA web site or call the information line listed above
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Provide adequate, well-lit signs (written, picture, and Braille)
•
Design hallways with adequate room for wheelchairs
•
Provide adequate access to all
elevator controls as provided for in ADA
•
Use keypads with
proximity cards or key fobs and audible signals to
provide greater access fl exibility
keypads, access devices, and
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Test card and code input
Use the following steps for troubleshooting keypads, Wiegand devices,
and single door modules. Keep thorough notes during troubleshooting to
compare against and to help fi nd problems, prevent confusion, and save
time if site service by a technician is required.
1.
Try a code or card at the keypad
code or card is one that is known to be working at that location
and time. Try several codes to verify operation. Note which code(s)
were tried and the response at each device as well as the response
on the software event log.
2.
Try the same code(s) or card(s) at other access devices on the
property. Compare the result with the previous step. Try to narrow
down whether multiple devices are affected or just one.
3.
If the problem is narrowed down to one device, it must be
determined if the problem is in the device or the location. Make sure
to allow for access and egress of customers and then remove the
device in question. Switch the device with another similar device
that has been proven to be working. For example, if the entrance
keypad isn't working, but the exit one is, then switch the two. Be
sure to switch the addresses also. If the problem stays in the same
location, it is probably a wiring issue. Contact a service company to
check the wiring.
controlling the gate. Be sure the
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