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An interpretive opinion issued by the DCAB is a clarification of a particular design standard, and only applies to the State and County construction projects subject to HRS 103-50. There are three parts to each interpretive opinion: the first part is the docket number which identifies a specific section from the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the question, the next is a summary of the background and research done, and the third contains the ruling and interpretive opinion. If you would like to receive a copy of a complete interpretive opinion, please call the Disability and Communication Access Board at (808) 586-8121 (V/T) with your name, address, and the docket number of the interpretive opinion requested.

Summary of Interpretive Opinions (Sept 2008)

Interpretive Opinions 2008

• 2008-01 Transfer Shower in Alteration
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• 2008-02 Engineered Wood Fiber
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• 2008-05 Accessible Routes
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• 2008-06 Platform Lift
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Interpretive Opinions 2007

• 2007-01 AAC 93-52.552 Rescinded - Text Version | Print Version
  
  

Interpretive Opinions 2006

• 2006-01 Signage Mounting Height - Text Version | Print Version
• 2006-02 Door Maneuvering Clearance-Side Approach - Text Version | Print Version
• 2006-03 Multiple Grab Bars at Showers - Text Version | Print Version
• 2006-04 Fixed Shower Seat - Text Version | Print Version
  
  

Interpretive Opinions 2005

• 2005-01 Protruding Objects
• 2005-02 Spacing between Dispensers and Grab Bars
• 2005-03 Fixed Shower Seats in Roll-in Showers
• 2005-04 Accessible Public Routes at Driveways
• 2005-05 Accessible Routes and Exterior Facilities: New Construction
• 2005-06 Employee Work Areas
• 2005-07 Security Barrier Doors
• 2005-08 Emergency Warning Systems
• 2005-09 Most Recent Interpretive Opinions Prevail
• 2005-10 Non-continuous Grab Bars in Accessible Showers
  
  

Interpretive Opinions 2004

• 2004-01 Handrail Extensions in New Construction
• 2004-02 Handrail Extensions in Alterations
• 2004-03 Elevator with Security Cages
• 2004-04 Outdoor Rinsing Showers
• 2004-05 Outdoor Pedestrian Path Surface
• 2004-06 Outdoor Pedestrian Path Cross Slope
• 2004-07 Outdoor Pedestrian Path Running Slope
• 2004-08 Toilet Stall Door
• 2004-09 Door with Ramp Threshold
• 2004-10 Passenger Loading Zone Signage
• 2004-11 Route to Building Entrance
• 2004-12 Door Hardware
• 2004-13 Door Hardware
• 2004-14 Accessible Route - Changes in Level
• 2004-15 Maneuvering Clearances at Doors
• 2004-16 Side Reach Over Obstruction
• 2004-17 Detectable Warnings on Walking Surfaces

Interpretive Opinions 2003

• 2003-01 Two Doors in Series
• 2003-02 Ramp Landings
• 2003-03 Refrigerators/Freezers
• 2003-04 Operable Equipment Mounted Above Grab Bars
• 2003-05 Stair Riser
• 2003-06 FHA - Safe Harbors
• 2003-07 Benches
• 2003-08 Handrails

Interpretive Opinions 2002

• 2002-01 Detectable Warnings
• 2002-02 Sidewalk Slope
• 2002-03 Sidewalk Handrails at Public Rights of Way (PROW)
• 2002-04 Kahalu'u Beach Park, Accessible Route - Site Specific Alternate Design
• 2002-05 Detectable Warnings at Hazardous Vehicular Areas
• 2002-06 Building Signage - Permanent Rooms and Spaces
• 2002-07 Site Specific Alternate Design - Withdrawn
• 2002-08 Ramp Landings
• 2002-09 Mechanical Rooms
• 2002-10 Patios, Terraces, and Balconies
• 2002-11 Parking Signage
• 2002-12 Alarms
• 2002-13 Ground and Floor Surfaces
• 2002-14 Kitchenette Sinks and Counters in Employee Lounges or Break Rooms

Interpretive Opinions 2001

• 2001-01 Ramp Handrails - 12 inch Extensions
• 2001-02 Curb Ramp Slopes - Transitions at Road/Gutter
• 2001-03 Two Doors in a Series (rescinded, no opinion)
• 2001-04 Visual Alarms in Walk in Freezers
• 2001-05 Floor and Ground Surfaces (no opinion)
• 2001-06 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities - Parking Spaces, Fire Stations
• 2001-07 Repeal of Interpretive Opinions that No Longer Apply
• 2001-08 Parking - Use of Access Aisles
• 2001-09 Door Thresholds
• 2001-10 Universal Parking Space Design
• 2001-11 Ground and Floor Surfaces - Grass
• 2001-12 Mountain View Elementary School, Surface Textures - Site Specific Alternate Design
• 2001-13 Detectable Warnings at Parallel Curb Ramps
• 2001-14 Detectable Warnings at Curb Ramps and on Walking Surfaces
• 2001-15 Specifications for Use of Children's ADAAG at Intermediate/Middle Schools
• 2001-16 RHAG - Kitchen Storage

Interpretive Opinions 2000

• 2000-01 Visual Alarms - Appliance Mounting Height
• 2000-02 Diagonal Curb Ramps - 48 inch Landings at Crosswalk
• 2000-03 Accessible Routes - Asphalt Footpaths
• 2000-04 General, Alarms - Stairwells
• 2000-05 Emergency Warning Systems - NFPA 72 (1999)
• 2000-06 Wheelchair Turning Space - Balconies
• 2000-07 Parallel Curb Ramp Landing Dimensions