A: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls,...
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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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1. Q: What are the laws that apply to my business?
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[A] 101.3 Intent
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability...
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§ 35.151(k)(1)
(1) New construction of jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities shall comply with the 2010 Standards except that public entities shall provide accessible mobility...
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§ 37.125(e)
(e) The public entity shall provide documentation to each eligible individual stating that he or she is “ADA Paratransit Eligible.”...
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§ 37.161(a)
(a) Public and private entities providing transportation services shall maintain in operative condition those features of facilities and vehicles that are required to make the vehicles and...
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Paratransit
Part 37 uses this term to refer to the complementary paratransit service comparable to public fixed route systems which must be provided....
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216 and 703 Signs
These types of signs include: seat and row designations in assembly areas; occupant names, building addresses; company names and logos; signs in parking facilities (except those identifying...
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The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (the ADA Standards)
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (the ADA Standards) The ADA Standards for Accessible Design, or the “ADA Standards,” refer to the requirements necessary to make a building or other...
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Platform Lifts at Existing Site Constraints
Although the triggering condition (site constraints) must be exterior, the permitted platform lift may in fact be located in the interior of a building....
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11B-227.3 Counters
Where counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, counters complying with Section 11B-904.4 also shall be dispersed. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 227.3 Counters. ...
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2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
2010 California Standards for Accessible Design ETA Editor's Note This document contains excerpts from the 2010 California Building Code, relating to Safe Harbors, and should not...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes Accessible routes are continuous, unobstructed paths connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facility....
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What Assistance Will the Person(s) Provide?
Doing so would likely be a last choice when there is an imminent threat to people in the building....
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Physical Barriers
Does the building provide easy access to needed rooms, such as lab and X-ray rooms and bathrooms?...
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EXAMPLE: HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY
NYC Build It Back begins rebuild program in June 2013, NGOs continue to assist homeowners with rebuilding....
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32.1 Q. What types of penalties or monetary damages will be assessed if covered multifamily dwellings are found not to be in compliance with the Fair Housing Act?
In addition, in the case of buildings which have been completed, structural changes could be ordered, and an escrow fund might be required to finance future changes....
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§ 35.151(c)(1)
facilities in conformance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) (Appendix A to 41 CFR part 101-19.6) or with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings...
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13. New Construction and Alterations
that all new construction and alteration work at Pedestrian Facilities fully complies with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design or the then-current iteration of the California Building...
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Conflict with Historic Preservation Design Codes
With respect to new construction in neighborhoods subject to historic codes, the Department believes that the Act's accessibility requirements should not conflict with, or preclude building...
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§104.22(b) Methods
A recipient may comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section through such means as redesign of equipment, reassignment of classes or other services to accessible buildings...
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11B-244.1 General
Religious facilities are exempt from federal ADA requirements, however no exception is provided for these types of facilities under the California Building Code (CBC) due to pre-existing...
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4.3.11.1(6)
(6) When approved by the appropriate local authority, an area or a room which is separated from other portions of the building by a smoke barrier....
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Edge Protection
While building codes address drop-offs over certain depths, even shallow drop-offs can disrupt access along narrow routes when a wheelchair slips off the edge....
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Tactile Signage
Requirements for tactile signage apply to exterior sites but are not intended for building names (except at rail stations) or addresses....