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Recreational Boating Accessibility Calculator

Determines the required number of accessible boat slips and boarding piers under ADA 2010 and Texas Accessibility Standards §235.

Recreational Boating Accessibility

Determines the required number of accessible boat slips and boarding piers under ADA 2010 and Texas Accessibility Standards §235.

If slip count is not identified, count each 40 linear feet of boat slip edge as one slip (§235.2)
§235.3: 5% of boarding piers at boat launch ramps, not fewer than 1, shall be accessible

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This calculator determines the minimum number of accessible boat slips and boarding piers under ADA 2010 §235 and Texas Accessibility Standards §235. Results reflect scoping requirements only. Technical requirements for opening heights, clear floor space, and operable parts are provided in the PDF. Project-specific conditions may affect applicable requirements. Final accessibility compliance for any project should be reviewed and confirmed by a Registered Accessibility Specialist or qualified accessibility consultant. Contact Accessance Consulting for project-specific guidance.

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