A number of commenters from the building industry objected to the provision of the Option One guidelines that specified that an exterior deck, balcony, patio, or similar surface may be no...
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2010 ADA Definition
Public Building: A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject to title II of the ADA and 28 CFR part 35 or to title II of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.41 or 37.43.
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Thresholds at Exterior Doors/Thresholds to Balconies or Decks
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1023.9 Stairway identification signs
that comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B shall be located at the landing of each floor level, placed adjacent to the door on the latch side, in all enclosed stairways in buildings...
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210 Stairways
The International Building Code and other model building codes provide various exceptions for stairs in assembly areas to permit design features used to accommodate sight lines....
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1(2)(a)(ii) Site analysis test
Alternatively, for a site having multiple buildings, or a site with a single building with multiple entrances, impracticality of providing an accessible entrance served by an accessible...
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Section 4.1.5, Additions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
- Section 4.1.5, Additions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments) Each addition to an existing building or facility is regarded as an alteration subject to Sec..36.402...
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TEST NO. 3 – UNUSUAL CHARACTERISTICS TEST
An accessible route to a building entrance is impractical due to unusual characteristics of the site when: 1....
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TEST NO. 3 – UNUSUAL CHARACTERISTICS TEST
An accessible route to a building entrance is impractical due to unusual characteristics of the site when: The original site characteristics result in a difference in finished grade...
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§ 37.25(b)
(b) Transportation systems operated by public institutions of higher education are subject to the provisions of this part governing public entities....
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HEWI Stainless Steel Pull Handles
Especially in highly frequented, publicly accessible buildings, it is advisable to use stainless steel pull handles on external and fire compartment doors....
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20. Existing facilities
Under §104.22, a university does not have to make all of its existing classroom buildings accessible to handicapped students if some of its buildings are already accessible and if it is...
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Courtesy Phones
Section 217.1 lists various types of public telephones covered by this section. Commenters requested that courtesy phones be addressed along with other types of public phones....
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
In new construction of buildings where elevators are required by Section 11B-206.2.3, and which exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m2) on any floor, an accessible means of vertical access via...
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11B-211.2 Minimum number
The 2013 California Plumbing Code (CPC), Table 4-1 provides minimum plumbing fixture requirements for new buildings, and changes of occupancy or use in an existing building resulting in...
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CHAPTER 11A HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY
ETA Editor's Note Sections from California Building Code Chapter 11A not adopted by Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC) omitted....
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11B-211.2 Minimum number
The 2016 California Plumbing Code (CPC), Table 4-1 provides minimum plumbing fixture requirements for new buildings, and changes of occupancy or use in an existing building resulting in...
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
In new construction of buildings where elevators are required by Section 11B-206.2.3, and which exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m2) on any floor, an accessible means of vertical access via...
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CHAPTER 11A HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY
ETA Editor's Note Sections from California Building Code Chapter 11A that are not adopted by Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC) have been omitted....
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11B-211.2 Minimum number
The 2019 California Plumbing Code (CPC), Table 4-1 provides minimum plumbing fixture requirements for new buildings, and changes of occupancy or use in an existing building resulting in...
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
In new construction of buildings where elevators are required by Section 11B-206.2.3, and which exceed 10,000 square feet (929 m2) on any floor, an accessible means of vertical access via...
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502.3 Access Aisle
Parking access aisles must be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance. Access aisles must be placed adjacent to accessible parking spaces....
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11B-206.2.5 Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities and bars
In alterations of buildings or facilities not required to provide an accessible route between stories, an accessible route shall not be required to a mezzanine dining area where the mezzanine...
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2. Written Communications
For example, if there are brief written instructions on how to get to an office in a public building, it is often effective to read the directions aloud to the person....
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Where can I learn more about accessibility?
The United States Access Board Website contains information on national accessibility guidelines, standards, research, publications, and training....
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The Roles of the Access Board and the Department of Justice
The Board consists of 13 public members appointed by the President, the majority of whom must be individuals with disabilities, and the heads of 12 Federal departments and agencies specified...
