SECTION
11B-202 Existing buildings and facilities
11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs.
Exceptions:
7. Projects consisting only of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, reroofing, electrical work not involving placement of switches and receptacles, cosmetic work that does not affect items regulated by this code, such as painting, equipment not considered to be a part of the architecture of the building or area, such as computer terminals and office equipment shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-202.4 unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.
INTERPRETATION
The phrase "projects consisting only of " shall be understood to allow work that is incidental to projects covered under Section 11B-202.4, Exception 7. For example, an HVAC replacement project may require incidental electrical work as well as incidental support and anchorage work associated with the HVAC equipment. This incidental work shall be considered part of the equipment replacement project and will not initiate compliance with accessibility requirements. Projects consisting only of fire sprinkler alterations, of fire alarm systems, or of nurse call systems qualify for Exception 7.
Part of the architecture of the building.
Replacement of Fixed Equipment (e.g. Imaging Equipment) - Permanently secured imaging equipment is considered part of the architecture of the building; therefore, projects consisting solely of the replacement of imaging equipment are not eligible for Exception 7.
Mobile Equipment - Equipment that is designed to be mobile and can be easily moved from one room to another is not considered part of the architecture of the building; and therefore, is eligible for Exception 7.
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