Regulatory Compliance Quiz 5

Regulatory Compliance Quiz 5 / Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science / Exam date: 4/15/2025

Americans with Disability Act

A federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities

Applicable section is the Title 3 which is all about making accommodations

Disability

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity and a record exists of such impairment

Over 50 million americans have some form of disability and each is a potential customer

Definition of service animal

A dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability

The tasks performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability

Must be under control if the handler at all time and be housebroken

Two questions allowed to ask about service animals

Is that animal required because of a disability

What worker task are they trained to perform

Accesible parking amount goes up by 1 for ___ each until 150

25

Vehicle accessible space is ___ ft wide

8

Van accessible space is ___ ft wide

11

Access aisle must be __ ft wide

3

Doors need to be at a minimum width opening of ___ with the handle being set between _____ from the base of the door

32”, 34”-48”

Elevator door at least ___ wide

36”

____ ratio for the slope of ramps

1:12

The slope must not exceed ___ in height

30”

Carpeting must have __________ and not exceed ___ in thickness

Firm backing/custoning, ½”

Transitions from surfaces on floors must mitigate the differences no more than ____

¼”

Accessible routes need to be at least ___ wide without obstructions

36”

___ width of passing space for 2 wheelchairs for spaces longer than 200ft in hallways

60”

For turns, need at least ____ to make the 180 degree turn

48”

Handrails are required at ramps with a rise greater than ____ and at stairs that are part of a means of egress, but not at other locations

6”

Gripping surface of ramps must be…

Continuous and free of abrasive elements

Ramps must be ____ at the top of the gripping surface

34”-38”

Toilet seat must be between ____ from the ground

16-19”

Ideal turning radius of ____ or if space is limited a T-shape of ___ to be able to do a 3 point turn

60”, 36”

___ of space under the sink

19”

Depth for reaching into items is ____

24”

If a hearing impaired person comes in for arrangements and requests an interpreter, then it's on the funeral home to…

Provide one at the business’s expense