There is an important distinction between a “sidewalk” and a “walk”, and they are treated differently under the California Building Code....
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11B-403.3 Slope
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Section 36.403 Alterations: Path of Travel
Proposed Sec. 36.403(a)(1) stated that if a private entity has constructed or altered required elements of a path of travel in accordance with the 1991 Standards, the private entity is not...
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References
Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1992, 112rth Edition. Economics and Statistics Administration, US Department of Commerce. Chirikos, T.N. (1986)....
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Background
In fact, adhering to accessibility codes may do more to promote excess disability among older people than to ameliorate it (Sanford, Echt & Malassigné, 1999; Sanford & Megrew, 1995...
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‘‘Public entity.’’
The term ‘‘public entity’’ is defined in accordance with section 201(1) of the ADA as any State or local government; any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality...
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Public entity (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The term "public entity" is defined in accordance with section 201(1) of the ADA as any State or local government; any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality...
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§382.133(g)
(g) In the case of a codeshare itinerary, the carrier whose code is used on the flight must either inform the individual inquiring about using a ventilator, respirator, CPAP machine or POC...
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Self-Closing Faucets
Commenters indicated that "metering" is a descriptor that is more accurate and consistent with plumbing codes. Response....
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4(5)
In such case, the surface is no more than 4 inches below the floor level of the interior of the dwelling unit, or lower if required by local building code....
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202.6 Architectural Barrier Removal
Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304, from buildings, structures or facilities shall comply with this code’s requirements for alterations unless compliance...
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How is “technical infeasibility” determined in an alteration?
Examples include work that would impact a facility’s structural frame or that would conflict with applicable codes or building requirements....
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11B-703.1.1 Plan review and inspection
Signs as specified in Section 11B-703, or in other sections of this code, when included in the construction of new buildings or facilities, or when included, altered or replaced due to additions...
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11B-403.6 Handrails
Handrails provided in elevator cabs and platform lifts, referred to as support rails in the California Building Code, are not required to comply with the requirements for handrails on walking...
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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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Application of ADA to places of lodging that contain individually owned units. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These commenters stated that individuals who purchase accessible vacation units in condominiums, individual vacation homes, and timeshares have ownership rights in their units and may choose...
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11B-604.3.2 Overlap
The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible...
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11B-604.3.2 Overlap
The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves, accessible...
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Signing Ceremony for Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26, 1990)
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Who is Covered by the ADA?
The ADA also requires businesses to remove architectural barriers in existing buildings and make sure that newly built or altered facilities are constructed to be accessible to individuals...
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2. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN GENERAL RESPONSIBLE CHARGE STATMENT
"Design Professional in General Responsible Charge Statement: The POT identified in these construction documents meets the requirements of the current applicable California Building Code...
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11B-504.5 Nosings
Exception: In existing buildings there is no requirement to retroactively alter existing nosing projections of 1½ inches (38 mm) which were constructed in compliance with the building code...
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Other Requirements in the ADA Standards
Platform Lifts Platform lifts, where permitted on an accessible means of egress, must have standby power (§207.2). ...
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11B-504.5 Nosings
Exception: In existing buildings there is no requirement to retroactively alter existing nosing projections of 1½ inches (38 mm) which were constructed in compliance with the building code...
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11B-504.5 Nosings
Exception: In existing buildings there is no requirement to retroactively alter existing nosing projections of 1½ inches (38 mm) which were constructed in compliance with the building code...