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Re: DSA Drawing 11B-406-1C Curb Ramp Adjoining a Parking Access Aisle next to a Curb and Gutter (2016 CBC)

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Re: DSA Drawing 11B-406-1C Curb Ramp Adjoining a Parking Access Aisle next to a Curb and Gutter (2016 CBC)

Interesting issue/drawing. If the slope of the gutter is greater than 1:48, can they merely show it outside of the...

February 19, 2018 at 9:02PM

By Chris Hansen - 16 views, 0 replies

Re: DSA Drawing 11B-406-1C Curb Ramp Adjoining a Parking Access Aisle next to a Curb and Gutter (2016 CBC)

General Comment or Question

Re: DSA Drawing 11B-406-1C Curb Ramp Adjoining a Parking Access Aisle next to a Curb and Gutter (2016 CBC)

This drawing should show that the gutter is not included in the required min 18’ depth. The dashed lines don’t spell it...

February 13, 2018 at 8:02PM

By Chris Hansen - 18 views, 0 replies

Re: Slope of R309 On-Street Parking Spaces

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Re: 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) / R309 On-Street Parking Spaces

Notice that there is no requirement for on-street parking spaces or their access aisles to be level.  The more level they...

February 02, 2018 at 10:02AM

By James L. Terry - 8 views, 0 replies

When is accessibility required for a live work conversion project?

General Comment or Question

Hello, This is Saul Pichardo.  I am working on a live work conversion project in Oakland, CA and have a few questions...

January 22, 2018 at 4:01PM

By Saul Pichardo - 8 views, 0 replies

Boundaries of Angled Parking Spaces

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An architect asked me about allowable slopes in angled parking stalls and whether the "triangular sections" at the head of...

November 08, 2017 at 6:11PM

By roger miller - 19 views, 2 replies

Handouts per Gov Code 65941.6

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This question was raised at the CASI summit last week, and brought to attention our need to develop handouts to...

October 24, 2017 at 10:10AM

By Jeff Jensen - 14 views, 0 replies

Section 307 Protruding Objects

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Re: 308.2.1 Hand Dryer Reach Range Forward Unobstructed

This dryer protrudes more than 4" from the wall and is greater than 27" above the finish floor.  Isn't this a violation of...

September 28, 2017 at 5:09PM

By Rosemarie Villegas - 51 views, 3 replies

Grab bar clearance

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Have local authorities accepted one-piece dispensers in toilet  compartments that are recessed behind the horizontal grab...

September 14, 2017 at 5:09PM

By Richard Duncan - 21 views, 0 replies

Birthing Room Bath Tub Accessibility

General Comment or Question

Birthing Room Bath Tub Accessibility Question was raised about a new Birthing Facility in design review in...

August 11, 2017 at 9:08AM

By roger miller - 19 views, 2 replies