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2-23-93

MAR 3, 1993

DOJ 202-PL-419

Douglas K. Smith, CPCA

City of Virginia Beach
Department of Permits and Inspections
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-9039

Dear Mr. Smith:

This letter responds to your correspondence regarding the

application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
regarding accessibility requirements for new construction of a
self-storage facility.

The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide

technical assistance and information to individuals and entities
who have questions about the Act or the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). This letter
provides informal guidance to assist you in understanding and
complying with the ADA accessibility standards. However, this
technical assistance should not be viewed as legal advice or a
legal opinion about your rights or responsibilities under the
ADA.

All self-storage units in a newly constructed single story

storage facility are required to be accessible in compliance with
ADAAG minimum standards. Section 4.1.1 establishes the
application of the minimum standards and also lists limited
specific instances where full compliance is not required. Design
and construction of all spaces and elements of public
accommodations and commercial facilities must comply with all
applicable standards unless specifically allowed as exceptions.

Please feel free to contact the Public Access Section any

time you have questions or need information. The Department
maintains a telephone information line to provide technical
assistance regarding the rights and obligations of individuals,
businesses, agencies, and others covered or protected by the ADA.
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This technical assistance is available by calling 202-514-0301

(voice) or 202-514-0383 (TDD) between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,

John L. Wodatch
Chief
Public Access Section
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City of Virginia Beach

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS MUNICIPAL

CENTER
ADMINISTRATION (804) 427-4211 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
23456-9039
ZONING (804) 427-8074
FAX (804) 426-5777

December 4, 1992

Shawn Flynn
U. S. Department of Justice
Public Access Sections
Post Office Box 66738
Washington, DC 20035-6738

Re: American Disabilities Act Interpretation

Dear Mr. Flynn:

QUESTIONS: What percentage of units in a self storage facility containing

447 units for rent must be accessible to the disabled.
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A proposed floor plan is enclosed.

Thank you for your help with the above referenced. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call.

Very truly yours,

Douglas K. Smith, CPCA

Plans Review Specialist

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Enclosure

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