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                                             Jun 07 1993(stamp)
XX
XX
Monessen, Pennsylvania  XX  (b)(6)

Dear XX

     This letter responds to your correspondence regarding the
application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the
location of accessible parking spaces relative to an accessible
entrance.

     The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide
technical assistance and information to individuals and entities
who have questions about the Act, including the Department's
regulations and its standards for accessible design. 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
and it is not binding on the Department of Justice.

     The Department's accessibility standards at section 4.6.2
(page 35631 of the enclosed Federal Register document) do require
that accessible parking spaces serving a particular building must
be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an
accessible entrance. In some instances, local fire engine access
requirements prohibit parking immediately adjacent to a building;
if such is the case, a marked crossing may be used as part of the
accessible route to the entrance.

     Please feel free to contact the Public Access Section when
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. This
technical assistance is Available by calling 202-514-0301 (voice)



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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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