NOV 24 1993

Mr. Belk Null
Berger Iron Works, Inc.
P.O. Box 7628
Houston, Texas 77270


Dear Mr. Null:

In response to your fax of November 17, 1993 requesting a clarification 
of ADAAG paragraph 4.26.2 Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and Handrails, 
the Access Board confirms the advisory that standard IPS pipe sizes 
designated as 1-1/4 in and 1-1/2 In (nominal) diameter are considered 
to fall within conventional building Industry tolerances for the 
purposes of this application.

The Americans with Disabilities Act authorize the Access Board to 
provide technical assistance to individuals and entities subject to 
title III of the Act in the application of the ADA Accessibility
Guidelines.  Please note, however, that the Department of Justice--not 
the Access Board--is responsible for the enforcement of title III.  
Thus, this advisory can provide informal guidance only; it is not a 
determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the 
ADA, or any State or local government building code, and is not binding 
on the Access Board or on the Department of Justice.

                                              Sincerely,



                                              Jim Pecht       
                                              Accessibility Specialist
                                              Office of Technical and
                                              Information Services





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