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ICC International Building Code/2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1‐2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings

and Facilities 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Fair Housing Amendments Act

Accessibility Requirements and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

September 13, 2012

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Loose Agenda:

• To review the accessibility requirements referenced by the PA Uniform Construction Code for commercial occupancies

• Highlight the changes and new requirements found in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

• Review the accessibility requirements referenced by the PA Uniform Construction Code (Chapter 11) for residential occupancies and applicability of the Fair Housing Amendments Act.

DBTAC: Mid‐Atlantic ADA Center• The DBTAC: Mid‐Atlantic ADA Center is one of ten regional centers established to provide training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, schools, and state and local governments.

• Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (grant # H133A060085) under the U.S. Department of Education.

• www.adainfo.org• 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700Rockville, MD 20850TOLL FREE: 800‐949‐4232 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)

•Private, National Not for Profit Organization

•Established in 1946 as Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association

•Most members have a spinal cord injury or disease

•Name changed in January, 2004 to United Spinal Association

Headquarters:

Jackson Heights, NY

Regional Offices: Philadelphia, Buffalo, Naples, FL & Washington DC

www.unitedspinal.org

•Accessibility Training Programs

•Plan Review Services

•Consulting

•Site Assessments & Reporting

•3rd Party Inspectors

www.accessibility‐services.com

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Jennifer PerryCompliance SpecialistAccessibility Services

Phone: 718.803.3782 #7504jperry@accessibility‐services.com


Tim PerryCompliance SpecialistAccessibility Services

Phone: 718.803.3782 #7503tperry@accessibility‐services.com


United Spinal Association is a Registered Provider (#I001) with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non‐AIA members available on request.

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This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education.

As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Key Federal Accessibility Laws

•The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) ‐1968

•Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504) ‐1973

•The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHA) ‐1988

•The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ‐1990

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Update to the Department of Justice ADA Regulations & Standards

‐On July 26, 2010, the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the issuanceof revised ADA Regulations governing Title II and Title III entities (2010Regulations) which included revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildingsand Facilities (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design).

‐The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are based on the US AccessBoard’s 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines.

‐The 2010 Regulations became effective on September 15, 2010.

‐On March 15, 2012 compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for AccessibleDesign became mandatory for new construction, alterations to existing facilities,and existing structures to the extent they must comply with their ongoingobligation for readily achievable barrier removal (the removal of inaccessibleelements without much difficulty or expense). 9

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

•Created in 1990

•Covers State and Local Government Services and Places of Public Accommodation*

•Prior to 3/15/12 ‐ Referenced 1991 Americans w/Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for new construction and alterations

•Enforced by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)

*Broad civil rights law guarantying equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in State and Local Government Services and Public Accommodations.

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•Title 2 Entities can include:

‐Library's‐Public Schools‐Courts‐Town Halls‐Etc.

State and local governmentfunded agencies are prohibited from discriminating against a qualified individual with a disability.

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ADA Title II & “Program Accessibility”

• State & local governments must ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from services, programs and activities because programs are not accessible.

• Public entities will not have to make each facility accessible to individuals with disabilities as long as equivalent access to the program is ensured.For example: Relocating a workshop from the 2nd to the1st floor.

“Undue Burden” standard – places responsibility on the public entity to demonstrate that any accessible modifications/accommodations would resultin a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service or program, or cause excessive financialand administrative burden.

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•Title 3 Entities can include:

‐Restaurants‐Businesses‐Hotels‐Malls‐Leasing Offices‐Etc.

Private entities that own, operate, orlease places of public accommodationmay not discriminate on the basis ofdisability in providing goods andservices.

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ADA Title III – “Barrier Removal” Standard

• Title III requires that private entities that own, operate, or lease places of public accommodation may not discriminate on the basis of disability in providing goods and services and must remove all structural and architectural barriers to accessibility by persons with a disability if such removal is "readily achievable." (Easily accomplishable without much difficulty or expense)

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Barrier Removal & Title III of the ADA –No such thing as “grandfathered”!

• Barriers can often be removed by making small changes to the physical environment, HOWEVER, the exact costs that must be spent on barrier removal are not detailed in the ADA.

• The judgment of what is readily achievable is done on a case‐by‐case basis. This process is not a one‐time effort, but rather is something that must continually be re‐evaluated. Something that is cost prohibitive today for a facility, might be affordable if planned for in the following year’s budget.

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•Structurally Impracticable

‐Rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features.‐Required to comply in other aspects or features to the maximum extent practicable.

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•2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

‐2010 Regulations were published September 15, 2010.‐2010 Regulations became effective on March 15, 2011.

‐New Standard was permitted as of September 15, 2010.‐New Standard became mandatory on March 15, 2012.

‐The new regulations include a general safe harbor under which those elements in covered facilities built or altered in compliance with the 1991 Standards are not required to be brought into compliance with the 2010 Standards until those elements are scheduled for alteration(s). ‐The safe harbor does not apply to those elements in existing facilities that were not governed by the 1991 Standards, but are now governed by the new regulations.

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Example of Safe Harbor

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Unobstructed Side Reach Range ‐ 48 inches maximum for high side reach and 15 inches afffor low reach (as opposed to 54 inches for high reach and 9 inches for low reach in 1991 ADAAG.)

– The “safe harbor” does not apply to those elements in existing facilities that were not governed by the 1991 Standards, but are now governed by the new regulations.• i.e. swimming pools*, play areas, recreational boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, and others.

• As to Title II, the new regulations also provide additional requirements for detention and judicial facilities and covered residential dwelling units.

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Note for Existing Pools – US DOJ has delayed

effective date• On May 21, 2012 the US DOJ revised the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act to extend until January 31, 2013, the compliance date for the application of sections 242 and 1009 of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design for existing pools and spas.

• www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2012/finalrule_existingpools_FR_may21.htm

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ADA ‐ Tax Incentives for Improving Accessibility

• Section 44 of IRS Code • Tax credit maximum credit$5,000

• Tax deduction –maximum $15,000

www.ada.gov/taxincent.htm

To assist businesses with complying with the ADA, Section 44 of the IRS Code allows a tax credit for small businesses and Section 190 of the IRS Code allows a tax deduction for all businesses. The tax credit is available to businesses that have total revenues of $1,000,000 or less in the previous tax year or 30 or fewer full‐time employees.

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The Building Code• In addition to the previously mentioned Federal laws that

impact accessibility, the state/local building code also typically applies accessibility requirements to commercial and multi‐family residential construction.

ADA ABA

Section 504 Fair Housing Act

State Building Code

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PA Uniform Construction Code Accessibility Requirements

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*The PA Uniform Construction Code (as enforced on 9/13/12) is based on the 2009 edition of the IBC and references ICC ANSI A117.1‐2003 for technical requirements.

What’s Coming…?The Department of Labor & Industry will be adopting Chapter 11 and Appendix E of the IBC 2012 by December 31, 2012 as mandated by the PCCA, which adopts by reference the ANSI A117.1‐2009. The 2009 edition of all the ICC codes adopted under the UCC will remain in effect. *

TechnicalRequirements:“How”ICC/ANSI A117.1‐2003

ScopingRequirements:“What, Where & HowMany”*Chapters 9, 10, 11, 34 –PA Uniform Construction Code

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Accessibility laws are often cumulative.

Note to Designers: Building officials enforce the code, while designers are responsible for

meeting all applicable requirements.

“…As part of this update, the (Access) Board has made its guidelines more consistent with model building codes, such as the International Building Code (IBC), and industry standards. It coordinated extensively with model code groups and standard‐setting bodies throughout the process so that

differences could be reconciled.

As a result, a historic level of harmonization has been achieved which has brought about improvements

to the guidelines as well as to counterpart provisions in the IBC and key industry standards, including those for accessible facilities issued

through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Board believes that this achievement

will greatly facilitate compliance.

A Note on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…

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Exercise #1D

Project Description:‐Mixed: Commercial (Retail + Office) and Residential (R‐2)‐Built by a Private Developer

Q: What accessibility laws does the architect need to comply with?(check all that apply)

ABA

504

FHA

ADA

A: FHA and ADA are applicable. FHA covers R‐2 occupancies & ADA covers commercial spaces.

A Quick Primer:

Accessibility “Building Blocks”

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A117.1 304.3(a) Circular Wheelchair Turning Space

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The space shall be permitted to include knee/toe clearance compliant with Section 306

Doors can swing into turning space

A117.1 304.3(b) T‐shaped Wheelchair Turning Space

Common Error –The 5 ft. turning diameter is not the only option for providing a wheelchair turning space. T‐shaped spaces are also permitted.

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A117.1 305.5(a) Forward Clear Floor or Ground Space

A117.1 305.5(b) Parallel Clear Floor or Ground Space

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A117.1 305.7(a) Forward Maneuvering Clearance in Alcove

A117.1 305.7(b) Parallel Maneuvering Clearance in Alcove

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A117.1 307.2 Limits of Protruding Objects

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Protruding Objects

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A117.1 308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach

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A117.1 308.2.2(a) Obstructed High Forward Reach

A117.1 308.2.2(b) Obstructed High Forward Reach

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A117.1 308.3.1 Unobstructed Side Reach

ANSI A117.1 308.3.2 Obstructed High Side Reach

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*EXCEPTION: At washing machines and clothes dryers, the height of the obstruction shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the floor.

Toe Clearance (306.2)

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Knee Clearance (306.3)

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IBC 1103.2 General Exceptions

• As permitted in Sections 1104‐1110• Existing buildings shall comply with Section 3411• Employee Work Areas – approach enter and exit the work

area (Accessible MOE, Common Use Circulation Paths and visible appliances…)

• Detached one‐and two‐family dwellings• Most utility buildings• Construction sites

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1103.2.3 Employee Work Areas

•Spaces and elementswithin work areas shall only be required to comply with 907.5.2.3.2, 1007 & 1104.3.1and should be constructed so that employees can “approach, enter, & exit employee work areas”.

(Exception: employee work areas less than 300 sq ft. ANDraised 7 in. or more where elevation is essential to the function of the space.

General Exceptions (con’t.)

• Raised security areas• Limited access spaces• Equipment spaces• Certain single occupant structures• “Bed & Breakfast” exception• Day care facilities (part of a dwelling unit)• Live/work units• Detention and correctional facilities• Walk‐In Coolers and Freezers

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Scoping for Exterior Accessible Routes

• IBC 1102.1 Definitions• IBC 1104.1 Site arrival points• IBC 1104.2 Within a site• IBC 1104.5 Location• IBC 1107.6 Accessible route (Group R)

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1104.1 Site Arrival Points• Accessible routes within the site shall be

provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking; accessible passenger loading zones; and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.

• Exception: Other than in buildings or facilities containing or serving Type B units, an accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access.

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1104.2 Within a site• At least one accessible route shall connect accessible

buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

• Exception: An accessible route is not required between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that have, as the only means of access between them, a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access.

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Accessible Route• 80 inches minimum clear head room• 36 inches clear width (can be reduced to 32 inches along walking surfaces & doors)

• Passing space at least 5 ft. minimum X 5 ft. minimum provided at reasonable intervals, if less than 60 inches of clear width is provided along an accessible route.

• Firm, stable, slip resistant surfaces• Slope may not exceed 5% (1:20) for walking surfaces; cross slope may not exceed 1:48 (2%).

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Accessible Route Continued‐• Changes in level between ¼ inch and ½ inch must be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.

• Carpeting shall be securely attached, maximum pile thickness of ½ inch, exposed edges attached to ground

• Gratings – shall have spaces no greater than ½ inch wide in one direction. Gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the prominent direction of travel

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A117.1 403.5 Clear Width of an Accessible Route (walking surface)

Passing Space at 200 feet intervals

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Elements of Accessible Routes

• Level surfaces• Ramps• Elevators• Wheelchair (platform) lifts• Doors

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Accessible Parking

IBC 1106.1 Required.

•Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1 except as required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4.

•Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility.

TOTAL PARKING SPACES PROVIDED REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES

1 to 25 1

26 to 50 2

51 to 75 3

76 to 100 4

101 to 150 5

151 to 200 6

201 to 300 7

301 to 400 8

401 to 500 9

501 to 1,000 2% of total

More than 1,000 20 plus one for each 100 over 1,000

IBC Table 1106.1

1106.1 Exception

• Exception: This section does not apply to parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles or vehicular impound and motor pools where lots accessed by the public are provided with an accessiblepassenger loading zone.

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Where Required

1106.6 Location.•Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance.

•In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking facility.

•Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the accessible entrances.

1106.6 Exceptions

1. In multilevel parking structures, van‐accessible parking spaces are permitted on one level.

2. Accessible parking spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee and user convenience.

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1106.2 Groups R‐2 and R‐3.Two percent of parking spaces provided for occupancies in Groups R‐2 and R‐3, which are required to have accessible, Type A or Type B dwelling or sleeping units, shall be accessible. Where parking is provided within or beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall also be provided within or beneath the building.

1106.3 Hospital Outpatient FacilitiesAt least 10 percent, but not less than one, of patient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall be accessible.

1106.4 Rehabilitation facilities and outpatient physical therapy facilities. At least 20 percent, but not less than one, of the portion of patient and visitor parking spaces serving rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility and outpatient physical therapy facilities shall be accessible.

Van Spaces

1106.5 Van Spaces.For every six, or fraction of six accessible parking spaces, at least one shall be a van‐accessible parking space.

Exception: In Group R‐2 and R‐3 occupancies, van‐accessible spaces located within private garages shall be permitted to have vehicular routes, entrances, parking spaces and access aisles with a minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet (2134 mm).

ANSI 502.2

• ANSI 502.2 Vehicle Space Size. Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) minimum in width. Van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) minimum in width.

• EXCEPTION: Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) minimum in width where the adjacent access aisle is 96 inches (2440 mm) minimum in width.

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Above Grade Signage

502.7 – Signs shall be 60 inches

minimum above the ground, measured to the bottom of the International

Symbol of Accessibility/Van

Accessible language

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Good or Bad?

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Good or Bad?

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Accessible Parking Slope/Cross‐Slope

Slopes should not exceed 2%

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Passenger Loading Zones – 1106.7 & A117.1 503

Required at:• Continuous loading zones. • Bus Loading Zones• Medical facilities. • Valet parking. • Mechanical access parking garages.

• Access Aisles ‐ same level as pull‐up space• 114 inches minimum vertical clearance• Aisles to be marked• No level change between space and aisle

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406.3 & 406.4 Sides of Curb Ramps

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Curb RampsRequired wherever an accessible route crosses a curb

‐Flared sides cannot exceed 1:10. In alterations when there is no landing at the top of curb ramp, flares shall be provided and not exceed 1:12.

‐1:20 slope at bottom of ramp.

‐No texture or color required.

A117.1 406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps

*406.3.2 Marking. Ifcurbs adjacent to the ramp flaresare painted, the painted surface shall extend alongthe flared portion of the curb.

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Curb RampsRequired wherever an accessible route crosses a curb

1991 ADAAG ‐ Detectable Warnings Required on Curb Ramps Since July 26, 2001 (hazardous vehicular areas)

Truncated Dome Size

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Proposed Public Rights‐of‐Way Guidelines

• Only required on public streets or sidewalks, not on a building site. Still required on the platform edge at train stations.

• US DOT Design Standards ‐ Curb Ramps at public streets and sidewalks require detectable warnings

• *The 2010 ADA Design Standards do not require detectable warnings at curb ramps*

• 705.3 Platform Edge Detectable Warnings. PA UCC ‐ 1109.9 Detectable warnings. Passenger transit platform edges bordering a drop‐off and not protected by platform screens or guards shall have a detectable warning.

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Proposed Public Rights‐of‐Way Guidelines

• Only required on public streets or sidewalks, not on a building site. Still required on the platform edge at train stations.

• US DOT Design Standards ‐ Curb Ramps at public streets and sidewalks require detectable warnings

• *The 2010 ADA Design Standards do not require detectable warnings at curb ramps*

• 705.3 Platform Edge Detectable Warnings. PA Uniform Construction Code ‐ 1109.9 Detectable warnings.Passenger transit platform edges bordering a drop‐off and not protected by platform screens or guards shall have a detectable warning.

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Proposed Public Rights‐of‐Way Guidelines –*The Access Board is seeking comments on

detectable warnings currently*

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R208 Detectable Warning SurfacesDetectable warning surfaces consist of small truncated domes built in or applied to a walking surface that are detectable underfoot. On pedestrian access routes, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between a pedestrian route and a vehicular route where there is a flush rather than a curbed connection for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision.

Detectable warning surfaces must be provided at the following locations on pedestrian access routes and at transit stops:‐Curb ramps and blended transitions at pedestrian street crossings;‐Pedestrian refuge islands;‐Pedestrian at‐grade rail crossings not located within a street or highway;‐Boarding platforms at transit stops for buses and rail vehicles where the edges of the boarding platform are not protected by screens or guards; and‐Boarding and alighting areas at sidewalk or street level transit stops for rail vehicles where the side of the boarding and alighting areas facing the rail vehicles is not protected by screens or guards.Additional information at http://www.access‐board.gov/prowac/nprm.htm#analysis

IBC 1105.1 Public EntrancesIn addition to accessible entrances required by Sections 1105.1.1 through 1105.1.6, at least 60 percentof all public entrances shall be accessible.

Exceptions:

1. Entrances to spaces not required to be accessible

2. Loading and service entrances that are not the only entrance to a building or to a tenant space.

1105.1.1 Parking garage entrancesWhere provided, direct access for pedestrians from parking structures to buildings or facility entrances shall be accessible.

1105.1.2 Entrances from tunnels or elevated walkwaysWhere direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, at least one entrance to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall be accessible.

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1105.1.3 Restricted EntrancesWhere restricted entrances are provided to a building or facility, at least one restricted entrance to the building or facility shall be accessible.

1105.1.4 Entrances for inmates or detaineesWhere entrances used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel are provided at judicial facilities, detention facilities or correctional facilities, at least one such entrance shall be accessible.

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1105.1.5 Service Entrances

If a service entrance is the only entrance to a building or a tenant space in a facility, that entrance shall be accessible.

1105.1.6 Tenant spaces, dwelling units and sleeping units

At least one accessible entrance shall be provided to each tenant, dwelling unit and sleeping unit in a facility.

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1105.1.6 Exceptions:1. An accessible entrance is not required to tenants that are not required to be accessible.

2. An accessible entrance is not required to dwelling units and sleeping units that are not required to be accessible units, Type A units or Type B units.

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2010 ADA ‐ Signs (216) & E107 IBC

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Scoping clarified:• tactile/ visual – labels for permanent rooms & spaces, exit doors

• visual – directional or informational signs

• exempt: temporary signs ( 7 days or less), building menus, directories, addresses, company names and logos

Signs

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• Tactile & Visual Visual Only– “Room 123” - “Exit →”– “Restroom” - “Accounting”– “Mechanical Room” - “Visitors Must Sign In”

– “Exit”– “Floor B” – “Ballroom A” – “C. Smith Room”

• Exempt– Building directory– “Mr. C. Smith, Accountant

Slide courtesy US Access Board

ANSI A117.1 703.3.10 Height Above Floor – Raised Characters

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• Public TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTYcomplying with 703.7.2.2.

• Each assembly area required by to provide assistive listening systems shall provide signs informing patronsof the availability of the assistive listening system.

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ATMs and Fare Machines (220) & IBC E105.5Access to 1 of each type at each location

• speech output• privacy• input controls• display screen• Braille instructions(for speech mode)

**ACS has additional information on ATM Accessibility**

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All doors on accessible routes must comply with

ANSI.

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404.2.3.1(a) Front Approach, Pull Side

404.2.3.1(g) Latch Approach, Push Side

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404.2.3.2(a) Front Approach

404.2.5 Two Doors in Series

Distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series shall be 48 inches minimum plus the width of any door swinging into the space. The space between the doors shall provide a turning space complying with Section 304.

(a)

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404.2.3.4 – Recessed DoorsWhere any obstruction within 18 inches of the latch side of a doorway projects more than 8 inches beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door, maneuvering clearances for a forward approach shall be provided.

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404.2.6 Door Hardware. Handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operable parts on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

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Door Hardware

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A117.1 404.2.8 Door‐Opening Force

ANSI 404.2.8 Door–Opening Force. Fire doors shall havethe minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open doors other than fire doors shall be as follows:

1. Interior hinged door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum

2. Sliding or folding door: 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum

These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door in a closed position

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Door Surface

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A117.1 405.7 Ramp Landings

•Minimum clear width 36 inches between handrails

•Maximum slope 1:12 (8.33%) New Construction

•Maximum rise for any ramp run is 30 inches

•Cross slope may not exceed 1:48 (2%)

•Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches shall have handrails on both sides.

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A117.1 405.7 Ramp Landings

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A117.1 405.9.1 Extended Surface Edge Protection

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*ANSI A117.1 405.9.2 Curb or Barrier Edge Protection

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RAMPS

• 405.2 Slope. Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12 (8.33%).

– EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations.

405.2 Maximum Ramp Slope and Rise for Existing Sites, Buildings, and Facilities

– Slope 1 Maximum Rise– Steeper than 1:10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches (75 mm)– Steeper than 1:12 but not steeper than 1:10 6 inches (150 mm)– 1. A slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited.

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Ramp Handrails• 405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150

mm) shall have handrails complying with 505.

• Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.

• 505.3 Continuity. Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run. Inside handrails on switchback or dogleg stairs and ramps shall be continuous between flights or runs.

• 505.4 Height. Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces.

• 505.5 Clearance. Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum.

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A117.1 505.7 HandrailsHandrails shall have a cross section complying with Section 505.7.1 or 505.7.2.

ANSI 505.7.1 Circular Cross Section.

Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.

ANSI 505.7.2 Noncircular Cross Sections. Handrails with a noncircular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 1/4 inches (160 mm) maximum, and a cross–section dimension of 2 1/4 inches (57 mm) maximum.

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Good or Bad?

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Good or Bad?

ScopingIBC 1104.3 Connected spaces.When a building, or portion of a building, is required to be accessible, an accessible route shall be provided to each portion of the building, to accessible building entrances, connecting accessible pedestrian walkways and the public way.Exceptions:1. In assembly areas with fixed seating, an accessible route shall not be required to serve levels where wheelchair spaces are not provided.2. In Group I‐2 facilities, doors to sleeping units shall be exempted from the requirements for maneuvering clearance at the room side provided the door is a minimum of 44 inches (1118 mm) in width.

Interior Accessible Routes

1104.3.1 Employee Work Areas

Common Use circulation paths withinemployee work areas shall be accessible routes.

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1104.3.1 Exceptions ‐ Employee Work Areas

1. Common use circulation paths, located within employee work areas that are less than 300 square feet in size and defined by permanently installed partitions, counters, casework or furnishings, shall not be required to be accessible routes.

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2. Common use circulation paths, located within employee work areas, that are an integral component of equipment, shall not be required to be accessible routes

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3. Common use circulation paths, located within exterior employee work areas, that are fully exposed to the weather, shall not be required to be accessible routes

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Press Boxes

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1104.3.2 Press boxesPress boxes in assembly areas shall be on an accessible route.Exceptions:1. An accessible route shall not be required to press boxes in bleachers that have points of entry at only one level, provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m2) maximum.

2. An accessible route shall not be required to free‐standing press boxes that are elevated above grade 12 feet (3660 mm) minimum provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m2) maximum.

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1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities.

At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible level, including mezzanines, in multistory buildings and facilities.

Exceptions:1. An accessible route is not required to stories and mezzanines that

have an aggregate area of not more than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) and are located above and below accessible levels. This exception shall not apply to:

1.1. Multiple tenant facilities of Group M occupancies containing five or more tenant spaces;1.2. Levels containing offices of health care providers (Group B or I); or1.3. Passenger transportation facilities and airports (Group A‐3 or B).

1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities ‐ Exceptions

2. Levels that do not contain accessible elements or other spaces as determined by Section 1107 or 1108 are not required to be served by an accessible route from an accessible level.

3. In air traffic control towers, an accessible route is not required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the cab.

4. Where a two‐story building or facility has one story with an occupant load of five or fewer persons that does not contain public use space, that story shall not be required to be connected by an accessible route to the story above or below.

5. Vertical access to elevated employee work stations within a courtroom is not required at the time of initial construction, provided a ramp, lift or elevator complying with ICC A117.1 can be installed without requiring reconfiguration or extension of the courtroom or extension of the electrical system.

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This “elevator exception” does not apply to (same as the ADA):

• Levels that contain offices of health care providers

• Transportation facilities

• Multi‐tenant mercantile facilities

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1104.5 Location

• Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as a general circulation path.

• Where the circulation path is interior, the accessible route shall also be interior.

• Where only one accessible route is provided, the accessible route shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, restrooms, closets or similar spaces.

1104.5 Exceptions

1. Accessible routes from parking garages contained within and serving Type B dwelling units are not required to be interior.

2.A single accessible route is permitted to pass through a kitchen or storage room in an Accessible, Type A or Type B dwelling unit.

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2010 ADA Standards‐ 206.2.3 Multi‐Story Buildings & Facilities – Accessible Routes

At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi‐story buildings and facilities.

Exceptions:• Private facilities < 3 stories or < 3000 sq. ft./ story• Public facilities (2 story) ‐ if 1 story not open to public, occupancy of 5 or fewer

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ANSI A117.1 408 Limited‐Use/Limited Application Elevators

ASME A17.1, ANSI and the IBC recognize this new type of low‐rise elevator.

Its application is “limited” only by the restriction of the ASME code: 18 s.f. maximum car size, 25 foot

maximum travel distance, 30 ft/min travel speed.

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Important!LU/LAs are “limited” by the restrictions of ASME A17.1

and not any scoping provisions in the IBC.

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design only permit LU/LA’s in existing construction and to those spaces where lifts are permitted to travel in new

construction (e.g., stages/performing areas, wheelchair viewing locations in places of assembly, incidental occupiable

spaces, etc.)

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ASME A17.1 LU/LA Requirements

• 18 sf maximum car size• 30 ft. per min. speed• 25 ft. travel distance• Loading per passenger elevator requirements• No pit or overhead car clearance required in existing buildings

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LULA 408.3.3 & 408.4.1

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IBC 1109.7 LiftsPlatform (wheelchair) lifts are permitted to be a part of a required accessible route in new construction where indicated in Items 1 through 10. Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be installed in accordance with ASME A18.1

1. An accessible route to a performing area and speakers’ platforms in occupancies in Group A.2. An accessible route to wheelchair spaces required by Section 1108.2.2 through 1108.2.63. An accessible route to spaces that are not open to the general public with an occupant load of not more than five.4. An accessible route within a dwelling or sleeping unit.5. An accessible route to wheelchair seating spaces located in outdoor dining terraces in A‐5 occupancies where the means of egress from the dining terraces to a public way is open to the outdoors.

Platform Lifts

6. An accessible route to raised judges’ benches, clerks’ stations, jury boxes , witness stands and other raised or depressed areas in a court.

7. An accessible route to load and unload areas serving amusement rides.

8. An accessible route to play components or soft contained play structures.

9. An accessible route to team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.

10. An accessible route where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator infeasible.

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Technical Requirements for Platform Lifts (ASME A18.1) & 410 of ANSI

A117.1 – 2003/2010 ADA Standards

• Floor penetration now permitted per ASME A18.1a 2001**

• 14 ft. 1 inch maximum travel distance

• 18 sf maximum platform size

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Inclined Platform Lift & Vertical Platform Lift

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Stairway Chair Lift (not permitted on required accessible routes)

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ADA 220‐ ATMs and Fare Machines

Access to 1 of each type at each location

• speech output• privacy• input controls• display screen• Braille instructions(for speech mode)

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Courtrooms (808)

• Each courtroom shall comply with 808 (231.2)

• Areas that are raised or depressed and accessed by ramps or lifts shall provide unobstructed turning space

• Each jury box/witness stand shall have within its defined area clear floor space complying with 305 – see Exception for alterations to these areas if a hazard is posed for means of egress.

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2010 ADA Standards Recreation Facilities (234 ‐ 243)

• amusement rides (234)• recreational boating facilities (235)• exercise machines (236)• fishing piers and platforms (237)• golf facilities (238)• miniature golf facilities (239)• play areas (240) • saunas and steam rooms (241)• swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (242)• shooting facilities with firing positions (243)

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Play Areas (240)

• Accessible Routes must serve play components (with Exceptions)

• Ground surface materials used on accessible routes, clear floor spaces and turning spaces

• Details on transfer systems

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Amusement Rides ‐ 234There are four types of rides that are not

covered by the guidelines:

• Mobile or portable amusement rides such as those in traveling carnivals, State and county fairs, and festivals

• Rides that are controlled or operated by the rider (such as bumper cars and go‐carts)

• Rides designed for children, assisted on and off by an adult, are only required to provide an accessible route to the ride and a turning space in the load and unload area.

• Rides that do not have seats must only provide an accessible route to the load and unload areas and a turning space in the load and unload area.

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Fishing Piers and Platforms (237)

• Newly designed or newly constructed and altered fishing piers and platforms.

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Recreational Boating Facilities (235)

• Focus on newly designed or newly constructed and altered boating facilities. (Passenger vessels & ferry docks to be addressed in future rulemaking).

Includes fixed and floating facilities.

Golf Facilities (238)

• Focus on newly designed or newly constructed and altered golf courses and driving ranges.

• Accessible route provided throughout course – can be accomplished via golf car passage route

• Access to teeing grounds, putting greens, weather shelters, etc…

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Miniature Golf Facilities (239)

• At least 50 percent of the holes on a miniature golf course must be accessible—if possible, operators should make all holes accessible.

• Accessible holes must be consecutive, to offer a more socially integrated experience.

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Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas (242)

• Focus on newly designed or newly constructed and altered swimming pools, wading pools, aquatic recreation facilities, and spas

• Large pools must have a minimum of two accessible means of entry. A large pool is defined as any pool with over 300 linear feet of pool wall

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• The primary means of entry must be either a sloped entry into the water or a pool lift that is capable of being independently operated by a person with a disability.

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• Pools with less than 300 linear feet of pool wall are only required to provide one accessible means of entry, which must be either a pool lift or sloped entry

• An accessible means of entry or exit is not required into catch pools. However, an accessible route must connect to the edge of the catch pool.

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• Spas must provide at least one accessible means of entry, which can be a pool lift, transfer wall, or transfer system.

• If spas are provided in a cluster, 5 percent of the total—or at least one spa—must be accessible. If there is more than one cluster, one spa or 5 percent per cluster must be accessible.

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Accessible Sports Facilities

• Areas of indoor and outdoor sports activity, including court sports (such as tennis, volleyball & racquetball), sports fields (such as softball, football, lacrosse, baseball, and soccer) and other sports (such as gymnastics and wrestling)

• Dressing, fitting, and locker rooms • Exercise Equipment and Machines.

At least one of each type of exercise equipment and machines shall be provided with clear floor or ground space and shall be served by an accessible route.

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Accessible Sports Facilities• 206.2.11 ‐ Bowling Lanes.Where bowling lanes are provided, at

least 5 percent, but not less than one of each type of lane shall be served by an accessible route.

• 243‐ Shooting Facilities.Where fixed firing positions are provided at a site, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of firing position shall comply.

• 243 ‐ Fixed Firing Position. Fixed firing positions shall contain a 60 inch (1525 mm) diameter space and shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.

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Toilet and Bathing Facilities

IBC 1109.2 Toilet and bathing facilities.Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing facilities provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be accessible.

1109.2 Toilet & Bathing FacilitiesExceptions:1. In toilet rooms or bathing facilities accessed only through a private

office, not for common or public use, and intended for use by a single occupant, any of the following alternatives are allowed:

1.1 Doors are permitted to swing into the clear floor space provided the door swing can be reversed to meet the requirements in ICC A117.1.

1.2 The height requirements for the water closet in ICC A117.1 are not applicable.

1.3 Grab bars are not required to be installed in a toilet room, provided that reinforcements have been installed in the walls and located so as to permit the installation of such grab bars, and

1.4 The requirement for height, knee and toe clearance shall not apply to a lavatory.

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1109.2 Exceptions (Continued)

2. This section is not applicable to toilet and bathing facilities that serve dwelling units or sleeping units that are not required to be accessible by Section1107.

3. Where multiple single‐user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are clustered at a single location and contain fixtures in excess of the minimum required number of plumbing fixtures, at least 50 percent, but not less than one room for each use at each cluster, shall be accessible.

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1109.2 Exceptions (Continued)

4. Where no more than one urinal is provided in a toilet room or bathing facility, the urinal is not required to be accessible.

5. Toilet rooms that are part of critical‐care of intensive‐care patient sleeping rooms are not required to be accessible.

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Toilet & Bathing Rooms (603)

Space for side transfers provided

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Toilet & Bathing Rooms (603)

Turning space (which door can swing into) and door clearances further define room size

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604.9.3.1 Alternate Door Openings

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ANSI A117.1 604.3 Size of Clearance for Water Closet

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A117.1 604.2 Water Closet Location

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Side Transfer

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ADAAG Figure 28

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2009 A117.1 – New Requirements

• 603.5 Diaper Changing Tables. Diaper changing tables shall comply with Sections 309 and 902

• 603.6 Operable Parts. Operable parts on towel dispensers and hand dryers serving accessible lavatories shall comply with Table 603.6.

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2009 A117.1 – New Requirements• 603.3 Mirrors. Where mirrors are located above lavatories, a

mirror shall be located over the accessible lavatory and shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches maximum above the floor. Where mirrors are located above counters that do not contain lavatories, the mirror shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum above the floor.

• EXCEPTION: Other than within Accessible dwelling or sleeping units, mirrors are not required over the lavatories or counters if a mirror is located within the same toilet or bathing room and mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches maximum above the floor.

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2010 ADA Standards:Single Occupant Toilet Rooms

• 60” turning space required in the room

• A door can swing over the space where someone sits to use the lavatory, toilet or urinal provided a 30” x 48” space is provided past the swing of the door

• A fixture cannot overlap the clear floor space of another fixture

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Toilet Rooms & Water Closets (603 & 604)

• lavatory can be recessed

• shorter (24” min.) rear grab bar allowed

• “…where wall space does not permit a grab bar 36 inches minimum in length due to the location of a recessed fixture adjacent to the water closet. *

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Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface

The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 1/2 inches

ANSI A117.1 604.5.1 Fixed Side Wall Grab Bars

• A vertical grab bar 18 inches minimum in length shall be mounted with the bottom of the bar located between 39 inches and 41 inches above the floor, and with the centerline of the bar located between 39 inches and 41 inches from the rear wall.

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Height of Water Closet

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Location for toilet paper dispenser

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ANSI A117.1 604.7Revised location for toilet paper dispenser

Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Section 309.4. Where the dispenser is located above the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located within an area 24 inches minimumand 36 inches maximum from the rear wall.

Where the dispenser is located below the grab bar, the outlet of the dispenser shall be located within an area 24 inches minimum and 42 inches maximum from the rear wall.

The outlet of the dispenser shall be located 18 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the floor. Dispensers shall comply with Section 609.3. Dispensers shall not be of a type that control delivery, or do not allow continuous paper flow.

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Grab Bars (609)

12” min. clearance above

1 ½” min. below

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ANSI A117.1 ‐ 609 Grab Bars‐12” min. clearance above‐1 ½” min. below

‐ New Exception 609.3:

2. Recessed dispensers projecting from the wall ¼ inch (6.4 mm) maximum measured from the face of the dispenser and complying with Section 604.7 shall be permitted within the 12‐inch (305 mm) space above and the 11/2 inch (38 mm) spaces below and at the ends of the grab bar.

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A117.1 604.10Water Closets and Toilet Compartments for

Children’s Use

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Family or assisted use toilet and bathing rooms – 1109.2.1

• Required in mercantile and assembly occupancies• Provided where an aggregate of 6 or more male and female water closets is required

• Provided in addition to accessible toilet and bathing rooms

• Intended for persons who need assistance from person of opposite sex

• Shall be located not more than one story above or below separate sex toilet rooms. The accessible route from the separate sex toilet room to a family use room shall not exceed 500 feet.

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Ambulatory Water Closet Compartments – 1109.2.2

Required where six or more water closets and urinals are provided in a

room.

2010 ADA Standards ‐ Ambulatory Accessible Stalls (604)

depth specified (60” minimum)

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Ambulatory Water Closet Compartment

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Urinals – at least one accessible if more than one in a room

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Urinals shall be the stall‐type or the wall‐hung type with the rim 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground

1109.2.3 Lavatories

Where provided, 5% but not less than one, shall be accessible.

Where the total lavatories provided in a toilet room or bathing facility is 6 or more, at least one lavatory with enhanced reach ranges compliant with A117.1 (606.5) shall be provided.

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LavatoriesAt least one accessible

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Knee & Toe Clearance at Lavatory

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1109.3 Sinks

(5% or at least 1 in accessible spaces)–mop & service sinks exempted

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• Sinks in kitchens and kitchenettes require knee clearance for a forward approach –unless there is no cooktop/range in the room. • Sink height is still 34

inches max. above finish floor.

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306.2 Toe Clearance. Space beneath an element between the floor and 9 inches (230 mm) above the floor shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply

with Section 306.2.

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306.3.1 Knee Clearance ‐ General. Space beneath an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with Section

306.3.

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A117.1 608.2.1 Transfer‐Type Shower Compartment

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*608.3.1.2 Vertical Grab Bar –Control End Wall

Transfer Shower – Good or Bad?

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2010 ADA Standards ‐ Shower Compartments (608)

Allowed: • 1/2” max. beveled threshold in roll‐in showers

• a higher curb (2” max.) ‐ transfer showers in existing facilities (where floor slab affected)

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Dressing, Fitting and Locker Rooms

IBC 1109.11.1 Dressing, fitting and locker rooms.Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms, or locker rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of use in each cluster provided shall be accessible.

Kitchen Clearance 804.2

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804.2 Clearance. Where a pass‐through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 804.2.1.Where a U‐shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shallcomply with Section 804.2.2.

EXCEPTION: Spaces that do not provide a cooktopor conventional range shall not be required to complywith Section 804.2 provided there is a 40‐inch (1015mm) minimum clearance between all opposing basecabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls withinwork areas.

Pass Through Kitchen Clearance – ANSI A117.1 804.2.1

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U Shaped Kitchen Clearance – ANSI A117.1 804.2.2

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905 Storage Facilities

• 905.1 General. Accessible storage facilities shall comply with Section 905.

• 905.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space complying with Section 305 shall be provided.

• 905.3 Height. Accessible storage elements shall comply with at least one of the reach ranges specified in Section 308.

• 905.4 Operable Parts. Operable parts of storage facilities shall comply with Section 309.

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804.5 Kitchen Storage

• At least 50%of shelf space in cabinets shall comply with Section 905

• Most upper cabinets are beyond accessible reach ranges.

• Upper cabinets with a bottom shelf at 46 inches located over the lower work surface or sink would meet 308.3.2.Drawers and open shelves could be considered equivalent to storage shelving in cabinets. Pantry style cabinets allow for improved access.

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1002.14,1003.12.5,1003.14 Storage Facilities

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1002 Accessible Units: Where storage facilities are provided, at least one of each type shall comply with Section 905. Exception: Kitchen cabinets shall not be required to comply with Section 1002.14.

1003 Type A Units: Where storage facilities are provided, at least one of each type shall comply with Section 905. Exception: Kitchen cabinets shall not be required to comply with Section 1003.14.

611.2 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers

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Drinking FountainsIBC 1109.5 Drinking fountains.Where drinking fountains are provided on an exterior site, on a floor or within a secured area, the drinking fountains shall be provided in accordance with Section s1109.5.1 and 1109.5.2. 1109.5.1 Minimum NumberNo fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided . One drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for standing persons. Exception: A single drinking fountain that complies with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and standing persons shall be permitted to be substituted for two separate drinking fountains.

1109.5.2 More than the minimum number

• Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains specified in Section 1109.5.1 are provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for persons who use a wheelchair and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for standing persons.

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Drinking Fountain Spout Location

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Good or Bad?

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Self‐Storage Facilities1108.3 Self‐service storage facilities.Self‐service storage facilities shall provide accessible individual self‐storage spaces in accordance with Table 1108.3.

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Tables, Counters, Work Surfaces1109.10 Seating at tables, counters and work surfaces.Where seating or standing space at fixed or built‐in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.

1109.10.1 Dispersion.Accessible fixed or built‐in seating at tables, counters or work surfaces shall be distributed throughout the space or facility containing such elements.

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Dining & Work Surfaces – ANSI A117.1 902 5% Scoping

• Clear floor space for forward approach with knee/toe clearance.

• The tops of dining surfaces and work surfaces shall be 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum aff.

• *902.5 contains requirements for children’s use*

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Point‐of‐Sale and Service Counters

1109.11.3 Point of sale and service counters.Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, the accessible counters shall also be dispersed.

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Sales & Service Counters ANSI A117.1 904

• Access to the full depth of sales counter (includes service windows as well)

• Parallel or forward approach (36 inch height maximum)

• Requirements apply whether or not cash register provided

• Security glazing –voice communication

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Self Service Shelving and Dispensing Devices – ANSI A117.1 904.5.1

• Reach ranges shall comply with 308• Applies to dispensing devices for condiments, tableware, dishware, food and beverages.

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Operable Parts

1109.12 Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware.

• Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware intended for operation by the occupant, including switches that control lighting and ventilation and electrical convenience outlets, in accessible spaces, along accessible routes or as parts of accessible elements shall be accessible.

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1109.12 Exceptions1. Operable parts that are intended for use only by service or

maintenance personnel shall not be required to be accessible.

2. Electrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to be accessible.

3. Where two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to be accessible.

4. Floor electrical receptacles shall not be required to be accessible.

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5. HVAC diffusers shall not be required to be accessible.

6. Except for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to be accessible.

7. Access doors or gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas and hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on self‐latching devices at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum and 48 inches minimum above the finished floor or ground, provided the self‐latching devices are not also self‐locking devices, operated by means of a key, electronic opener, or integral combination lock.

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Windows

1109.12.1 Operable windows.Where operable windows are provided in rooms that are required to be accessible in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1.1, 1107.5.2.1, 1107.5.3.1, 1107.5.4, 1107.6.1.1, 1107.6.2.1.1, 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.4.1, at least one window in each room shall be accessible and each required operable window shall be accessible.Exception: Accessible windows are not required in bathrooms or kitchens.

IBC Appendices

The “Non‐Code” Requirements

• APPENDIX E‐ SUPPLEMENTARY ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• APPENDIX E111‐ Referenced Standards

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Existing Structures

2009 International Building Code3411.2 Maintenance of facilities.

A building, facility or element that is constructed or altered to be accessible shall be maintained accessible during occupancy

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Change of Occupancy

.3411.4 Change of occupancy. Existing buildings that undergo a change of group or occupancy shall comply with this section.

3411.4.1 Partial change in occupancy.Where a portion of the building is changed to a new occupancy classification, any alterations shall comply with Sections 3411.6, 3411.7 and 3411.8.

3411.4.2 Complete change of occupancy.Where an entire building undergoes a change of occupancy, it shall comply with Section 3411.4.1 and shall have all of the following accessible features:

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1. At least one accessible building entrance.2. At least one accessible route from an accessible building

entrance to primary function areas.3. Signage complying with Section 1110.4. Accessible parking, where parking is being provided.5. At least one accessible passenger loading zone, when loading

zones are provided.6. At least one accessible route connecting accessible parking

and accessible passenger loading zones to an accessibleentrance

Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of these requirements for a change of group or occupancy, the above items shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extent technically feasible.

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Additions

3411.5 Additions. Provisions for new construction shall apply to additions. An addition that affects the accessibility to, or contains an area of, a primary function shall comply with the requirements in Section 3411.7.

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Alterations3411.6 Alterations. A building, facility or element that is altered shall comply with the applicable provisions in Chapter 11 of this code and ICC A117.1, unless technically infeasible.

Where compliance with this section is technically infeasible, the alteration shall provide access to the maximum extent technically feasible.

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3411.6 Exceptions:

1. The altered element or space is not required to be on an accessible route, unless required by Section 3411.7.

2. Accessible means of egress required by Chapter 10 are not required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities.

3. The alteration to Type A individually owned dwelling units within a Group R‐2 occupancy shall meet the provision for a Type B dwelling unit and shall comply with the applicable provisions in Chapter 11 and ICC A117.1.

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Primary Function Areas

3411.7 Alterations affecting an area containing a primary function.Where an alteration affects the accessibility to, or contains an area of primary function, the route to the primary function area shall be accessible. The accessible route to the primary function area shall include toilet facilities or drinking fountains serving the area of primary function.

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Exceptions:

1. The costs of providing the accessible route is not required to exceed 20 percent of the costs of the alterations affecting the area of primary function.

2. This provision does not apply to alterations limited solely to windows, hardware, operating controls, electrical outlets and signs.

3. This provision does not apply to alterations limited solely to mechanical systems, electrical systems, installation or alteration of fire‐protection systems, and abatement of hazardous materials.

4. This provision does not apply to alterations undertaken for the primary purpose of increasing the accessibility of an existing building, facility or element.

Disproportionate costs and alternative compliance.Alterations required to be made to provide an accessible path of travel to the altered area will be deemed disproportionate to the overall alteration when the cost exceeds 20 percent of the cost of the alteration to the primary function area. The determination of disproportionate costs shall be made and applied in accordance with the following:

1. Costs that may be counted as expenditures required to provide an accessible path of travel may include:

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1.1 Costs associated with providing an accessible entrance . . . 1.2 Costs associated with making restrooms accessible. . . 1.3 Costs associated with providing accessible telephones . . . 1.4 Costs associated with relocating an inaccessible drinking

fountain . . .

Note that Department of Justice ADA regulations “give credit” for providing other accessible elements like accessible

parking, alarm systems, and storage facilities.

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2. Required accessible features in the event of disproportionality . . .

Priorities:Accessible entranceAccessible route to altered areaAccessible restroom(s)Accessible telephonesAccessible drinking fountainsAdditional accessible elements

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Other path‐of‐travel provisions

Requirement may not be evaded by performing a series of small alterations

“Three‐year rule”• 28 CFR Part 36.403 (2) (i)

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Existing BuildingsTechnical Allowances

3411.8 Scoping for alterations.The provisions of Sections 3411.8.1 through 3411.8.14 shall apply to alterations to existing buildings and facilities.

3411.8.1 Entrances.Accessible entrances shall be provided in accordance with Section 1105.

Exception:Where an alteration includes alterations to an entrance, and the building or facility has an accessible entrance, the altered entrance is not required to be accessible, unless required by Section 3411.7. Signs complying with Section 1110 shall be provided.

• 3411.8.11 Toilet rooms.Where it is technically infeasible to alter existing toilet and bathing facilities to be accessible, an accessible family or assisted‐use toilet or bathing facility constructed in accordance with Section 1109.2.1 is permitted. The family or assisted‐use facility shall be located on the same floor and in the same area as the existing facilities.

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Historic Buildings3411.9 Historic buildings.These provisions shall apply to buildings and facilities designated as historic structures that undergo alterations or a change of occupancy, unless technically infeasible.

Where compliance with the requirements for accessible routes, entrances or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, as determined by the applicable governing authority, the alternative requirements of Sections 3411.9.1 through 3411.9.4 for that element shall be permitted.

• 3411.9.1 Site arrival points.At least one accessible route from a site arrival point to an accessible entrance shall be provided.

• 3411.9.2 Multilevel buildings and facilities.An accessible route from an accessible entrance to public spaces on the level of the accessible entrance shall be provided.

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• 3411.9.3 Entrances.At least one main entrance shall be accessible.

Exceptions:1. If a main entrance cannot be made accessible, an accessible nonpublic entrance that is unlocked while the building is occupied shall be provided; or2. If a main entrance cannot be made accessible, a locked accessible entrance with a notification system or remote monitoring shall be provided.

Signs complying with Section 1110 shall be provided at the primary entrance and the accessible entrance.

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• 3411.9.4 Toilet and bathing facilities.Where toilet rooms are provided, at least one accessible family or assisted‐use toilet room complying with Section 1109.2.1 shall be provided.

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More Alterations ‐ ADA§36.403 (d) Landlord/tenant

Landlord/tenant: If a tenant is making alterations as defined in § 36.402 that would trigger the requirements of this section, those alterations by the tenant in areas that only the tenant occupies do not trigger a path of travel obligation upon the landlord with respect to areas of the facility under the landlord´s authority, if those areas are not otherwise being altered.

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Moving On…

• Residential Accessibility

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The Fair Housing Act (FHA)

•Created in 1968/1988

•Covers Multi‐Family Residential Buildings*

•References The Fair Housing Act Design Manual

•Enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (as well the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal/Local Courts).

*Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwelling units in Multi‐Family Residential Buildings based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. In 1988 expanded coverage included persons with disabilities triggering architects to design accessible multi‐family residential buildings.

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•The Fair Housing Act (FHA) can include:

‐Additions, when adding four (4) or more new dwelling units.

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•Applies to Multi‐Family Residential Buildings first occupied on/after March 13, 1991

‐Four (4) or more attached dwelling units.‐In elevator buildings, all units must comply.‐In non‐elevator buildings, all first floor units* must comply.

*The “first floor units” are not always on the ground floor.

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•Example:

‐New construction behind an old façade:

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•The seven (7) design and construction requirements:

‐Accessible building entrance on an accessible route‐Accessible and usable public and common use areas‐Usable doors‐Accessible route into, and through, accessible units‐Operable parts in accessible locations‐Reinforced walls for future installing of grab bars‐Usable kitchens and bathrooms

•In addition, it is unlawful to refuse to permit reasonable accommodations or allow reasonable modifications.

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Federal Funds: Section 504, The ABA & The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

GENERALLY:

• 5% of the units must comply with 4.34 of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) – HUD $ and ADA Title II Housing

• 2% of the Units must have accessible communication features –HUD $ & ADA Title II Housing

• Applies to Municipal Housing Authorities, College Dorms, other federally‐funded dwellings or dwellings constructed by recipients of federal funds.

ADA ‐ Residential Housing –The Past

• 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design contained no requirements for residential facilities

• Title II entities that build residential housing encouraged to use the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

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ADA Residential Housing –New Standards

• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Designset forth explicit requirements for residential facilities

• Scoping requirements for residential facilities are set forth in Section 233

• 5% requirement for physical access for individuals with mobility disabilities

• 2% requirement for individuals with communication disabilities

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ADA ‐ Housing at Places of Education

• Housing operated by or on behalf of a place of education (includes Greek)– Undergraduate housing operated during the school year only – follows the transient lodging standards

– Graduate housing – uses residential standards (5% / 2%)• Undergraduate – transient lodging ++

– Rooms with mobility and communication features dispersed among room types

– Accessible route throughout the unit– Turning space ( 60 inches or T‐shaped turn)

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ADA ‐ Housing at Places of Public Education (cont’)

• Undergraduate housing (continued)‐Kitchens (where provided) must have: • 60” turning space or T‐shaped turn• Lowered work surface (up to 34 inches AFF) at least 30 inches wide & next to oven (latch side if side opening)

– Visible fire alarms and notification devices (telephone calls, door knock or bell)

– Volume control phones / TTY‐ready outlet– Multi‐story housing must have an elevator

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ADA ‐ Housing at Places of Public Education (cont’)

• Graduate Student Housing– 5% mobility / 2% communication– Dispersion among various unit types, unless one‐story units are equivalent

– Same kitchens except turning radius requirements– Doorbell (with visual notification) must be hardwired (sections §35.151(f), 224, 233, 804, 406. and 809)

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ADA Guest Rooms

• What’s new in the rooms:– Vanity counter space provided in accessible room must be comparable to that provided in non accessible rooms

– Fire alarm signal devices, including visible signal devices, must be permanently installed

– Audible fire alarm signals sound levels shall not exceed 110 dB

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ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2003Levels of Accessibility

• Accessible units:– Constructed wheelchair accessible.– ICC/ANSI A117.1 Section 1002.

• Type A units:– Constructed wheelchair adaptable.– ICC/ANSI A117.1 Section 1003.

• Type B units:– Matches Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.– Geared towards mobility impaired persons– ICC/ANSI A117.1 Section 1004.

Type C (Visitability)– 1005; A117.1 ‐ 2009

A117.1 Type B Units‐Section 1004

Not truly accessible units – “These criteria are intended to be consistent with the intent of only the technical requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act Accessibility Guidelines”.

“Less‐than‐accessible” features

Sunken living rooms or inaccessible lofts

No accessible or adaptable kitchen work surfaces

4 inch threshold permitted at some porches, decks, balconies

“Nominal” clear width at interior doors; no maneuvering clearance required at interior doors

Etc…

Shared Spaces must be accessible‐

• All public spaces.• All spaces for shared use by residents.• Recreational facilities.• Parking:

– 2% of parking provided (R‐2).– If covered parking provided, at least one accessible space in covered parking.

Scoping Parameters of the Fair Housing Act

What is Covered:Housing in buildings constructed for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 that have:

– Four or more units– In elevator buildings, all units are covered– In buildings without an elevator, ground floor units are

covered

What is not Covered:– Detached single family houses– Duplexes or triplexes– Multistory dwelling units (unless located in an elevator building)

Group R‐1

Group R‐1• Number of Accessible units based on Table 1107.6.1.1.– add up units on the site.

• Visible alarms in units based on Table 907.5.2.3.3

• Remainder Type B units if intended to be occupied as a residence.

1107.6.1.1 Accessible Units

TOTAL NUMBER OFUNITS PROVIDED

MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF

ACCESSIBLE UNITS WITHOUT ROLL-IN

SHOWERS


ACCESSIBLE UNITS WITH

ROLL-IN SHOWERS

TOTAL NUMBER OFREQUIRED

ACCESSIBLE UNITS

1 to 25 1 0 1

26 to 50 2 0 2

51 to 75 3 1 4

76 to 100 4 1 5

101 to 150 5 2 7

151 to 200 6 2 8

201 to 300 7 3 10

301 to 400 8 4 12

401 to 500 9 4 13

501 to 1,000 2% of total 1% of total 3% of total

Over 1,00020, plus 1 for each 100,

or fraction thereof, over 1,00010 plus 1 for each 100, or

fraction thereof, over 1,00030 plus 2 for each 100, or

fraction thereof, over 1,000

*Roll‐in showers provided in Accessible units shall include a permanently mounted folding shower seat*

907.5.2.3.3 Visible Alarms in Group R‐1 & I‐1

NUMBER OF SLEEP UNITSSLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS WITH VISIBLE ALARMS

6 to 25 226 to 50 451 to 75 776 to 100 9101 to 150 12151 to 200 14201 to 300 17301 to 400 20401 to 500 22501 to 1,000 5% of total1,001 and over 50 plus 3 for each 100 over 1,000

TABLE 907.5.2.3.3 VISIBLE ALARMS (F)

Accessible guestrooms shall be provided throughout all classes and types of rooms.

When determining dispersal of accessible guestrooms, factors shall include:

• room size• room cost• amenities provided• number of beds provided

Dispersion of Accessible Guest Rooms

IBC Appendix E 104.2 & 2010 ADA StandardsIn rooms or spaces with more than 25 beds, 5% of beds must have clear floor space for parallel approach to the bed.

Additional Accessible Guestroom Bed Requirements:

Group R‐2

Group R‐2 Apartments and Condominiums; andConvents and Monasteries 1107.6.2.1:• 2% Type A units (where more than 20 units).

– add up units on the site.• Remainder Type B units.

In facilities with alarms required, all units shall be provided with the capability to support visible alarm notification appliances (IBC 907.5.2.3.4).

Group R‐2

Group R‐2Boarding housesDormitoriesFraternity and Sorority houses – 1107.6.2.2• Number of Accessible unit based on Table 1107.6.1.1.

• Remainder Type B units.

In facilities with alarms required, all units shall be provided with the capability to support visible alarm notification appliances (IBC 907.5.2.3.4).

TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS PROVIDED

MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE UNITS WITHOUT ROLL‐IN

SHOWERS


ACCESSIBLE UNITS ASSOCIATED WITH ROLL‐IN SHOWERS

TOTAL NUMBER OF REQUIRED

ACCESSIBLE UNITS

1 to 25 1 0 1

26 to 50 2 0 2

51 to 75 3 1 4

76 to 100 4 1 5

101 to 150 5 2 7

151 to 200 6 2 8

201 to 300 7 3 10

301 to 400 8 4 12

401 to 500 9 4 13

501 to 1,000 2% of total 1% of total 3% of total

Over 1,001 20, plus 1 for each 100, or

fractionthereof, over 1,000

10 plus 1 for each 100, or fraction

thereof, over 1,000

30 plus 2 for each 100, or fraction

thereof, over 1,000

TABLE 1107.6.1.1 ACCESSIBLE DWELLING & SLEEPING UNITS

Group R‐3

Group R‐3 – 1107.6.3All Type B units (if more than 4 units in a structure)

Group R‐4 Residential Care

Group R‐4 – 1107.6.4At least one Accessible unit.Remainder Type B units if intended to be occupied as a residence.

Group I‐1‐ 1107.5.1

At least 4 percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units

Remainder Type B units if intended to be occupied as a residence.

907.5.2.3.3 Visible Alarms in Group R‐1 & I‐1

NUMBER OF SLEEP UNITSSLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS WITH VISIBLE ALARMS

6 to 25 226 to 50 451 to 75 776 to 100 9101 to 150 12151 to 200 14201 to 300 17301 to 400 20401 to 500 22501 to 1,000 5% of total1,001 and over 50 plus 3 for each 100 over 1,000

TABLE 907.5.2.3.3 VISIBLE ALARMS (F)

Group I‐2 Nursing Home

I‐2 Nursing Homes –1107.5.2

At least 50 percent, but not less than one of each type of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units


Group I‐2 Hospitals –1107.5.3

At least 10 percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units


Group I‐2 Rehab Facilities‐1107.5.4

100% Accessible Units

Applies to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities of Group I‐2 which specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility, or units within either which specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility.

Exceptions –Accessible Units

No exceptions

Exceptions –Type A Units

Sites subject to flood regulations Structures without elevator service (Type A units must be on accessible level)

Exceptions –Type B Units

Structures with less than 4 units Non‐elevator buildings (accessible levels require Type B units)

Multi‐story units Steep and hilly sites Sites subject to flood regulations

Exceptions –Type A and B Units

• No exception for elevator buildings.

Lowest Level

At Least One Story

Multistory Units• A multistory dwelling or sleeping unit which is notprovided with elevator service is not required to be a Type B unit.

• Where a multistory unit is provided with external elevator service to only one floor, the floor provided with elevator service shall be the primary entry to the unit, shall comply with the requirements for a Type B unit and a toilet facility shall be provided on that floor.

Multi‐Story Units

Steep or Hilly Site

(IBC 1107.7.4)

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Site Impracticality

Flood Plain

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A: None apply. Only the local Building Code will apply to a New Residential Duplex.

Exercise #1

Project Description:‐New Residential Duplex‐Built by a Private Developer‐Each Dwelling Unit has 2‐floors

Q: What federal accessibility laws does the architect need to comply with? (check all that apply)

ABA

504

FHA

ADA

A: Section 504, the FHA, and the ADA would apply. All three federal laws are applicable.

Exercise #2

Project Description:‐New Dormitories‐Built by a State University‐55 Dwelling Units


ABA

504

FHA

ADA

Exercise #1D

Project Description:‐New Residential Building‐Built by a Private Developer‐2 Floors over garages


ABA

504

FHA

ADA

A: FHA is applicable, first floor units(units directly over garage) must comply. Probably needs elevator.

Technical Requirements for Dwelling Units

Accessible Units

ANSI A117.1 Section 1002

Toilet and bathing facilitiesKitchensWork surfacesWindowsetc.All features totally Accessible –Units have all the “bells & whistles” at the time of construction.

Type A & Type B Units

Section 1003 & Section 1004

Accessible routes are required to connect covered dwelling entrances with:

• Pedestrian arrival areas• Site facilities and amenities• Spaces and elements within a covered building

Exception for accessible routes between facilities that do not provide for pedestrian access (vehicular way only) orwhen finished grade of site exceeds 1:12 or other physical barriers prevent the installation of an accessible route, accessible parking spaces can be provided at each facility that is unreachable by an accessible pedestrian route.

2% of parking spaces provided for residents must be accessible.

Where parking is provided within or beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall also be provided within or beneath the building.

1106.5 Exception: In Group R‐2 and R‐3 occupancies, van‐accessible spaces located within private garages shall be permitted to have vehicular routes, entrances, parking spaces and access aisles with a minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet (2134 mm).

Accessible Parking for Group R‐2

Common Mistake:• The dwelling entrance has steps or

the entrance walk is too steep, exceeding allowable slopes.

• Accessible entrance walks cannot be steeper than 1:20 (5%) unless they are designed as ramps.

• Ramps cannot be steeper than 1:12 (8.33%) and must have railings and edge protection.

Interior Type B Routes

All doors for human passage “nominally” 32 inches clear

No maneuvering space required at interior doors

Lofts permitted

Sunken living or dining rooms permitted

4 inch threshold permitted at some porches, decks, balconies

All doors for human passage must comply with 404 (32 inches clear width)

Maneuvering clearance required at interior doors for user passage (exception for toilet rooms doors not required to comply)

Lofts not permitted

Sunken living or dining rooms not permitted

4 inch threshold not permitted at porches, decks, balconies

Interior Type A Routes

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Type A Unit

• Primary entrance on accessible route (cannot be through a bedroom)

• Accessible route provided throughout the entire unit– Exterior spaces less than 30 inches width or depth do not need a turning space.

– Route not required to unfinished attics and basements Accessible Route throughout unit should comply with all the features discussed previously reviewed for common areas (walking surfaces, ramps, lifts, elevators, etc…)

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Type A Unit• All rooms on an accessible route shall have a

turning space– Exception for toilet rooms not required to

comply

• Doors and doorways – same requirements as discussed for common areas. Maneuvering clearance, clear width, accessible hardware must all be provided at all doors into and within the unit. Doors shall comply with A117.1 404– Exception for thresholds at exterior sliding

doors (3/4 inch max. and beveled with slope 1:2)

– At toilet/bathing rooms not required to comply maneuvering clearance is not required on the toilet room side of the door.

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Door Requirements

32 inches & Maneuvering Clearance Public & Common Use Doors

Type A units

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ThresholdsThresholds

¾ inches permitted at exterior sliding doors – beveled with slope of 1:2.

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Thresholds

¼ inch – acceptable

½ inch – required to be beveled

Common Mistake:• Level changes at primary entrances exceed the allowable 1/2"

between the finished floor of the unit and the exterior entry landing.

Type A Unit

Operable parts to comply include:• Lighting controls, electrical switches, receptacle outlets, environmental controls, appliance controls operating hardware for operable windows, plumbing fixture controls and user controls for security or intercom systems

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Type A Unit• Operable Parts Exceptions:

– Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use

– One receptacle outlet is not required to comply with Section 309 when all the following are met:

• A. the receptacle outlet is above a length of countertop that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance; and

• B. at least on receptacle outlet complying with Section 1003.9 is provided for that length of countertop; and

• C. all other receptacle outlets provided for that length of countertop comply with Section 1003.9

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Type A Unit• Operable Parts Exceptions:

– Floor receptacle outlets– HVAC diffusers– Controls mounted on ceiling fans

– Where redundant controls other than light switches are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to be accessible.

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Type A Unit

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Key Features: Clear floor space for parallel approach centered on the appliance, Height, Operable Parts

Type A Unit• Toilet and Bathing Rooms

• All toilet and bathing areas must comply with 1003.11.4 (reinforcement)

• At least one toilet and bathing facility shall comply with 1003.11. At least:– One lavatory– One water closet– One tub or shower

• Accessible fixtures shall be in a single toilet/bathing area so that travel between fixtures doesn’t require travel though other parts of the unit.

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Blocking for Grab Bars

Type A Unit• Doors can swing into toilet/bathing room clear floor space and clearance at fixtures provided 30 inches x 48 inches clear floor space provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing.

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Type A Unit

• Clear floor spaces, clearances at fixtures and turning spaces may overlap

• Reinforcement shall be provided for the future installation of grab bars and shower seats at water closets, bathtubs, and shower compartments.– Reinforcements are not required in a room that has only a lavatory and a water closet – provided the room does not contain the only lavatory or water closet on the accessible level of the unit.

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Type A Unit• Lavatories must comply with 606

• Mirrors – above lavatories – bottom edge of reflecting surface 40 inches max. aff

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A117.1 606.3 Height of Lavatories and Sinks

Cabinetry permitted under the lavatory provided:1. It can be removed without removal or replacement of the lavatory2. The floor finish extends under such cabinetry &3. The walls behind and surrounding cabinetry are finished.

1003.11.7.1 Location.The water closet shall be positioned with a wall to the rear and to one side.The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the sidewall.

Water Closet Clearances – 1003.11.7.2

A clearance around the water closet of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum, measured perpendicular from the side wall, and 56 inches (1420 mm) minimum, measured perpendicular from the rear wall, shall be provided.

1003.11.7.3 Overlap Exception:

Exception: A lavatory complying with 1003.11.5 is permitted on the rear wall 18 inches minimum from the centerline of the water closet where the clearance at the water closet is 66 inches minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall.

1003.11.7.4. The top of the water closet seat shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the floor, measured to the top of the seat.

1003.11.7.5 Flush Controls.Hand operated flush controls shall comply with Section 1003.9.

Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet.

A117.1 604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bars.

In a Type A or Type B unit, the rear grab bar shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in length, centered on the water closet, where wall space does not permit a grab bar 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in length.

Clear Floor Space at Bathtubs –1003.11.8

Exception: The removable in tub seat required by 607.3 is not required & countertops and cabinetry shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance, provided such counter tops and cabinetry can be removed and the floor finish extend sunder such cabinetry.

Bathtub Controls

Controls shall be provided on an end wall, located between the tub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the tub and the midpoint of the width of the bathtub.

Fig. 608.2.1

1003.11.9 – Countertops and cabinetry shall be permitted at the control end of the clearance, provided such countertops and cabinetry can be removed and the floor finish extends under such cabinetry.

Type A Unit KitchenMinimum Clearance

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Type A Unit KitchenU Shaped Kitchen

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Extra Kitchen Feature for Type A Units – 1003.12.3

Work surface

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1003.12.3.2 Work Surface HeightThe work surface shall be 34 inches maximum above the floor.

Exception: A counter that is adjustable to provide a work surface at variable heights between 29 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum aff or that can be relocated within that range without cutting the counter or damaging adjacent cabinets, walls, doors and structural elements, shall be permitted.

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1003.12.3.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space.

A clear floor space positioned for a forward approach shall be provided to the work surface. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be centered on the work surface.

Cabinetry shall be permitted to be added under the work surface, provided such cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the work surface, and provided the finish floor extends under such cabinetry, and the walls behind and surrounding cabinetry are finished.

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Extra Kitchen Feature for Type A Units – 1003.12.4

Sinks

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1003.12.4.1 Sink

A clear floor space positioned for a forward approach to the sink shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be centered on the sink bowl.

Exceptions:

1. The requirement for knee and toe clearance shall not apply to more than one bowl of a multi‐bowl sink.

2. Cabinetry shall be permitted to be added under the sink, provided such cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the sink, and provided the finish floor extends under such cabinetry, and the walls behind and surrounding cabinetry are finished.

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The front of the sink shall be 34 inches maximum above the floor measured to the higher of the rim or counter surface.

Exception: A sink and counter that is adjustable to variable heights between 29 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum aff or that can be relocated within that range without cutting the counter or damaging adjacent cabinets, walls, doors and structural elements, provided rough‐in plumbing permits connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29 inches, shall be permitted.

1003.12.4.2 Sink Height

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Windows

1109.13.1 Operable windows.Where operable windows are provided in rooms that are required to be accessible in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1.1, 1107.5.5.1, 1107.5.3.1, 1107.5.4, 1107.6.1.1, 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.4.1, at least one window in each room shall be accessible and each required operable window shall be accessible.Exception: Accessible windows are not required in bathrooms or kitchens.

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Type A Unit – 1003.12.5• Kitchen Storage:

– Parallel or forward approach permitted

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Type A Unit

• Appliances ‐ Operable parts must comply –Note exceptions for appliance doors and door latching devices not required to comply with 309.4 & bottom hinged appliance doors, when in the open position, not required to comply with Section 309.3– Clear floor space positioned for a parallel or forward approach required at each appliance (may overlap)

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• Range/cooktop:If forward approach provided, knee and toe clearance shall be provided. In this situation, the underside of the range/cooktop shall be insulated. Location of controls shall not require reaching across burners.

• Ovens:Side hinged door – countertop adjacent to the latch side of oven door ; Bottom hinged door –countertop positioned adjacent to one side of the door.

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Type A Unit• Refrigerators/Freezers:

– 50% of freezer shelves 54inches max. aff (combo units)

– Centerline of clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches max. from the centerline of the dedicatedparallel clear floor space

• Trash compactor: clear floor space – parallel or forward approach

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1003.12.6.3 Dishwasher. ‐A clear floor space, positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door, shall be provided. ‐The dishwasher door in the open position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the dishwasher or an adjacent sink.

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Type A Unit

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•Storage Facilities:•Clear floor space (parallel or forward approach•Height – a portion within reach ranges•Operable Parts

Moving on to Type B Units…

Door Requirements

32 inches & Maneuvering Clearance Public & Common Use Doors

Exterior side of Primary Entrances to Type B units

Nominal clear width 31 5/8 inches at doors meant for human passage

within Type B units

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Common Mistake:• Level changes at primary entrances exceed the allowable 1/2"

between the finished floor of the unit and the exterior entry landing.

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Common Mistake:

• Doors to walk‐in closets do not provide a nominal 32" clear opening (31 5/8") for Type B units.

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Doors only require maneuvering clearance on exterior side of primary entry door

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Accessible Routes

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Accessible Routes

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Type B UnitBathrooms

Making Sense of Bathroom OptionsOption A Option B

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Essentially: ALL TOILET & BATHING ROOMS COMPLY WITH OPTION A

OR

ONE TOILET& BATHING ROOM COMPLIES WITH OPTION B

Blocking for Grab Bars

Common Mistake:• Reinforcing is not placed in

walls during construction around tubs, toilets and showers.

• Fiberglass tub/shower units, which are very frequently used, are most effectively reinforced by having the reinforcement cast into the sidewalls of the unit at the factory.

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Type B UnitsOption A Bathroom

Lavatories in Specification A and B bathrooms must have a 30”x48” clear

floor space parallel‐to and centered‐on the lavatory basin. This clear floor space permits a

close parallel approach to the lavatory.

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1004.11.3.2.1

The clear floor space requirement for Option A and Option B lavatories is the same; however, In an Option B bathroom the lavatory is limited to a 34 inch maximum height.

Type B Unit ‐ Specification A ‐ Clear Floor Space –Bathtubs (Toilet may overlap clear floor space at tub)

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30 X 48 inches clear floor space beyond door swing

Type B Unit ‐ Specification A

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Type B UnitsOption B Bathroom

• One bathroom within the Type B unit.

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Specification B – Maneuvering Space30”x 48” clear floor space at tub –

no fixtures may encroach

Good or Bad?

Approach to Water Closets

The water closet requirements are the same for Option A and Option B bathrooms. See Section 1003.11.3.1.2.

If you cannot provide centered approach at vanity, you can provide this:

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Option A Bathrooms

• Fig. 1004.11.3.1.3.1 Parallel Approach Bathtub in Type B

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Option A Bathroom

• Fig. 1004.11.3.1.3.2 Forward Approach Bathtub in Type B Units

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Option A Bathroom Shower• 1004.11.3.1.3.3 Shower Compartment.

• If a shower compartment is the only bathing facility, the shower compartment shall have dimensions of 36 inches minimum in width and 36 inches minimum in depth. A clearance of 48 inches minimum in length, measured perpendicular from the shower head wall, and 30 inches minimum in depth, measured from the face of the shower compartment, shall be provided. Reinforcing for a shower seat is not required in shower compartments larger than 36 inches in width and 36 inches in depth.

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Bathroom Clearance in Type B Units—Option B Bathrooms

1004.11.3.2.3.1• The main difference between the Option A and Option B bathrooms is at the tub. A 30‐inch by 48‐inch clear floor space must be provided perpendicular to the tub.

• To ensure access to the controls, the clear floor space must be measured from the end with the controls. There are no options for a water closet or lavatory to overlap this clear floor space.

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Type B Unit – Option B Shower Compartment ‐ 1004.11.3.2.3.2

• The requirements for showers in Option B bathrooms are the same as those for Option A bathrooms.

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Defining Kitchens• U‐ShapedIn kitchens with counters, appliances, or cabinets on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

• GalleyClearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum.

Entering a Kitchen

Fig. 1004.12.1.1

U‐Shaped Kitchens

Type B/Fair Housing Units = Center the Clear Floor Space!

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Common Mistake:• In the kitchen there is not 30" x 48" clear floor area parallel

to and centered on the kitchen sink and range. Many times the sink or range is positioned into the "elbow" of an L‐shaped kitchen, or sometimes in a small angled section of counter that doesn't provide a full 48" clear floor space

• Sinks in bathrooms are not positioned with 30" x 48" clear floor area parallel to and centered on the sink.

1004.12.2.1 Sink.

• A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the sink, shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be centered on the sink bowl.

• EXCEPTION: Sinks complying with Section 606 shall be permitted to have a clear floor space positioned for a parallel or forward approach.

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1004.12.2.2 Dishwasher.

• A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the dishwasher, shall be provided. The clear floor space shall be positioned beyond the swing of the dishwasher door.

1004.12.2.3 Cooktop.

• A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the cooktop, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall align with the centerline of the cooktop. Where the clear floor space is positioned for a forward approach, knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided. Where knee and toe space is provided, the underside of the range or cooktop shall be insulated or otherwise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock.

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1004.12.2.4 Oven. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the oven, shall be provided.

1004.12.2.5 Refrigerator/Freezer. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided.

1004.12.2.6 Trash Compactor. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the trash compactor, shall be provided.

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Good or Bad?

Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible

locations.

Operable PartsLight switches, electrical outlets,

thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations.

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Common Mistake:

• Switches are placed too high. Thermostats and other environmental switches are placed higher than 48" above the finished floor.

• Outlets are placed too low. Both outlets must be located at least 15" above the finished floor.

Outlet – Clear floor space must be provided and height aff of receptacles must be

considered.

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Laundry Equipment‐ 1004.10

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Common Areas Dumpsters

Refuse Rooms

Mail Kiosks

Community Rooms

‐ Kitchenettes

Storage

Curb ramps

Parking

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Common Areas

Recreational Facilities –(Including Pools)

When are they required to be accessible?

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Pools – What does The Fair Housing Act Say?• When swimming pools are provided as a public and common use amenity, what

are the accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act?

• Requirement 2 (of the FHA Design & Construction Requirements) covers recreational facilities such as swimming pools. A swimming pool must be located on an accessible route, but there is no requirement that an accessible route be provided into the pool. In addition, a door or gate accessing the pool must meet Requirement 3 and the route must provide access to the deck around the pool.

• Buildings and amenities in a Fair Housing Covered development, such as laundry buildings and recreational facilities (clubhouses, swimming pools, spas, game rooms, and exercise rooms), will be covered by the ADA only if they are available for use by people other than residents and their guests. If such facilities are made available to the public only periodically, such as for a festival or seasonal event, they must comply with the ADA during the event.

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Recreational Facilities – What does the 2012 International Building Code Say?

• 1109.14 Recreational and sports facilities.• Recreational and sports facilities shall be provided

with accessible features in accordance with Sections 1109.14.1 through 1109.14.4.

• 1109.14.1 Facilities serving a single building.• In Group R‐2 and R‐3 occupancies where recreational facilities are

provided serving a single building containing Type A units or Type B units, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of recreational facility shall be accessible. Every recreational facility of each type on a site shall be considered to determine the total number of each type that is required to be accessible.

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• 1109.14.2 Facilities serving multiple buildings. • In Group R‐2 and R‐3 occupancies on a single site where

multiple buildings containing Type A units or Type B units are served by recreational facilities, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of recreational facility serving each building shall be accessible. The total number of each type of recreational facility that is required to be accessible shall be determined by considering every recreational facility of each type serving each building on the site.

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• 1109.14.3 Other occupancies. All recreational and sports facilities not falling within the purview of Section 1109.14.1 or 1109.14.2 shall be accessible.

• ** Note that the ANSI A117.1‐ 2009 Recreational Facilities standards in Chapter 11 apply to all recreational facilities – not just those serving R‐2 occupancies**

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1109.14.4 Recreational and sports facilities Exceptions:

• 1109.14.4.1 Bowling lanes. An accessible route shall be provided to at least 5 percent, but no less than one, of each type of bowling lane.

• 1109.14.4.2 Court sports. In court sports, at least one accessible route shall directly connect both sides of the court

• 1109.14.4.3 Raised boxing or wrestling rings. Raised boxing or wrestling rings are not required to be accessible.

• 1109.14.4.4 Raised refereeing, judging and scoring areas. Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging or scoring a sport are not required to be accessible.

• 1109.14.4.5 Raised diving boards and diving platforms. Raised diving boards and diving platforms are not required to be accessible.

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2012 International Building Code references ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2009 – Chapter 11 Specifics

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‐2009 ANSI A117.1 now contains technical requirements for Recreational Facilities (including pools) that previous editions of ANSI A117.1 did not contain. ‐These technical requirements have been harmonized with those found in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

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ADA ‐ Pool accessibility options vary based on type and size of

pool

ICC ANSI A117.1 2009 Section 1109.1 General and 1109.2 Pool Lifts

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ICC ANSI A117.1 2009 Section 1109.2 Pool Lifts

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ICC ANSI A117.1 2009 Section 1109.2 Pool Lifts

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Existing Recreational Facilities & the 2012 International Building Code

• 3411.6 Alterations (Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition)

• A building, facility or element that is altered shall comply with the applicable provisions in Chapter 11 of this code and ICC A117.1, unless technically infeasible. Where compliance with this section is technically infeasible, the alteration shall provide access to the maximum extent technically feasible.

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TECHNICALLY INFEASIBLE

• An alteration of a building or a facility that has little likelihood of being accomplished because the existing structural conditions require the removal or alteration of a load‐bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame, or because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces or features which are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements for new construction and which are necessary to provide accessibility.

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What about the 2010 ADA Standards?

• The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design– Compliance Permitted as of September 15, 2010– Became Mandatory on March 15, 2012– Available at www.ada.gov– Enforced by the US Department of Justice

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Note for Existing Pools – US DOJ has delayed

effective date• On May 21, 2012 the US DOJ revised the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act to extend until January 31, 2013, the compliance date for the application of sections 242 and 1009 of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design for existing pools and spas.

• www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2012/finalrule_existingpools_FR_may21.htm

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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Recreation Facilities (234 ‐ 243)

• amusement rides (234)• recreational boating facilities (235)• exercise machines (236)• fishing piers and platforms (237)• golf facilities (238)• miniature golf facilities (239)• play areas (240) • saunas and steam rooms (241)• swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (242)• shooting facilities with firing positions (243)

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What Standards Apply to Existing Facilities NOT undergoing alterations that are required to comply with the ADA?

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: TITLE II“A public entity shall operate each service, program, or activity so that the service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.”Program accessibility limited where actions would result in a “fundamental alteration in the nature of the program”

PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: TITLE IIIRemove physical andcommunication barriers to existing facilities by persons with disabilities• “Readily achievable”Easy to accomplish without much difficulty or expense

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How do the 2012 International Building Code and ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2009 impact existing

pools?

• For the building code and the ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2009 technical requirements to “kick in”, an existing pool will have to undergo an alteration.

• This is different than than the ADA mandated “Barrier Removal” and “Program Accessibility” standards – which are ongoing obligations, even if no alterations occur.

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