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Movie Theatres in the US have a maximum of 299 seats because at 300 wheelchairs must have access to all rows....

Posted by Walt_Disney (aka Walt_Disney) Sep 17 '10, 05:53

Has to do with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Not sure if this is true but I could see it as a reason.

Anyone know how true this is? Does Havens check the boards anymore?

http://www.marsdd.com/blog/2010/09/17/good-product-design-has-universal-appeal (www.marsdd.com)

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Interesting. Send it in to Snopes. -- nm - JaxSean Sep 17, 06:39 4
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  - but if they have more than 299, does that mean all rows are wheelchair accessible? - JaxSean Sep 17, 06:49 1
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  - True.....I should have preferaced it as most theatres are likely designed as having 299 so they dont have to have the wheelchair access.... - Walt_Disney Sep 17, 06:47

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