SIAA ADA Level 2 study guide
SIAA ADA Level 2 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The SIAA ADA Level 2 credential is a professional certification for people who review, design, or inspect the built environment for accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It suits accessibility consultants, plan reviewers, code officials, architects and engineers, facilities and transition-plan managers, and property or compliance staff who already understand basic accessibility concepts and now need to apply dimensional criteria and scoping rules with confidence. The SIAA ADA Level 2 study guide has 9 sections and about 2,612 words.
01Accessibility Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework
Understand the difference between civil-rights obligations and technical standards. The ADA is a civil-rights law; the ADA Standards give the measurable criteria.
334 words, about 2 min02Accessible Routes, Site Access, and Parking
An accessible route connects site arrival points, accessible parking, entrances, and all accessible elements and spaces. Components include walking surfaces, doors, ramps, curb ramps, and elevators.
351 words, about 2 min03Building Entrances, Doors, and Interior Circulation
At least one accessible entrance must connect to the accessible route and be usable by people with disabilities. Know maneuvering clearances on both sides of doors for front, hinge-side, and latch-side approaches, both push and pull.
321 words, about 2 min04Accessible Plumbing Fixtures and Plumbing Elements
Know clearance and reach requirements for toilets, urinals, lavatories, bathtubs, and showers, plus drinking fountains and sinks. Key ideas: clear floor space at fixtures, knee and toe clearance, grab bar placement, flush control location, seat height, and reach ranges.
313 words, about 2 min05Ramps, Stairs, and Elevators/Lifts
A ramp is any walking surface steeper than 1:20. Know maximum slope (1:12), maximum rise per run (30 in), landing requirements at top, bottom, and turns, handrails on both sides with specific height and extension, edge protection, and width.
273 words, about 1 min06Communication Elements, Signage, and Assistive Listening
This domain covers visible and tactile communication: signage, alarms, assistive listening systems, and telephones. Know when tactile and braille signs are required (permanent rooms and spaces, exit signs, and means of egress), mounting height and location (latch side, 48 to 60 in to baseline of tactile characters), character size and contrast, and the International Symbol of Access.
278 words, about 1 min07Recreation, Assembly, and Special Occupancy Spaces
Special occupancy rules cover assembly areas, dining, lodging, recreational facilities, and other unique spaces. Know the dispersion requirement for wheelchair spaces and companion seats in assembly areas, lines of sight, and accessible routes to seating.
237 words, about 1 min08Existing Facilities, Alterations, and Transition Planning
Existing facilities are governed by program access (Title II) or barrier removal (Title III), not full new-construction compliance. Alterations must comply to the maximum extent feasible, and the altered element must comply with the applicable requirements.
271 words, about 1 min09Inspection, Documentation, and Compliance Reporting
Inspection work requires systematic measurement, documentation, and reporting. Know how to use a digital level, tape, and laser for slope, width, and reach.
234 words, about 1 min