In new construction, what is the percentage of pay phones that must be equipped with volume controls?

The correct answer is C. 25. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, 25% of pay phones in new construction must be equipped with volume controls to accommodate individuals with hearing impairments. Options A (4%) and B (10%) fall too low to meet the federal…

Telecommunications Infrastructure and Accessibility

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A
5% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
78% (45)
D
2% (1)
E
14% (8)

Explanation

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, 25% of pay phones in new construction must be equipped with volume controls to accommodate individuals with hearing impairments. Options A (4%) and B (10%) fall too low to meet the federal accessibility threshold, while D (35%) and E (50%) exceed the actual requirement and would place an unnecessary burden on new construction projects. The ADA sets this specific 25% figure as a balance between broad accessibility and practical implementation cost.

Memory tip: Think of 25% as one-quarter - the ADA requires "a quarter" of pay phones to have volume controls, which is easy to remember because "quarter" starts with the same sound as "quite accessible."

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#Accessibility Standards#Telecommunications Infrastructure#ADA Compliance#Building Code Requirements

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