201
Application
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4.
ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS AND SPACES:
SCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. 4.1
Minimum Requirements |
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SECTION 1101 GENERAL
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201.1 Scope. All areas of newly designed and newly
constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing
buildings and facilities shall comply with these requirements. |
4.1.1 Application. (1) General. All areas of newly
designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities required to be
accessible by 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 and altered portions of existing buildings and
facilities required to be accessible by 4.1.6 shall comply with these
guidelines, 4.1 through 4.35, unless otherwise provided in this section or as
modified in a special application section. |
IBC 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the
design and construction of facilities for accessibility to physically
disabled persons. |
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IBC 1101.2 Design.
Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be
accessible in accordance with this code and ICC A117.1. |
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201.2 Application Based on
Building or Facility Use. Where a site,
building, facility, room, or space contains more than one use, each portion
shall comply with the applicable requirements for that use. |
4.1.1(2) Application Based on Building Use. Special
application sections 5 through 10 provide additional requirements for
restaurants and cafeterias, medical care facilities, business and mercantile,
libraries, accessible transient lodging, and transportation facilities. When
a building or facility contains more than one use covered by a special
application section, each portion shall comply with the requirements for that
use. |
IBC 1103.2.12 Day care facilities. Where a day care facility (Groups A-3, E, I-4
and R-3) is part of a dwelling unit, only the portion of the structure utilized
for the day care facility is required to be accessible. |
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201.3 Temporary and Permanent
Structures. These requirements shall
apply to temporary and permanent buildings and facilities. |
4.1.1(4) Temporary Structures. These guidelines cover
temporary buildings or facilities as well as permanent facilities. Temporary
buildings and facilities are not of permanent construction but are
extensively used or are essential for public use for a period of time.
Examples of temporary buildings or facilities covered by these guidelines
include, but are not limited to: reviewing stands, temporary classrooms,
bleacher areas, exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, temporary health
screening services, or temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a
construction site. Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with
the actual processes of construction, such as scaffolding, bridging,
materials hoists, or construction trailers are not included. |
IBC 1103.1 Where required. Sites, buildings, structures, facilities, elements
and spaces, temporary or permanent, shall be accessible to persons with
physical disabilities. |
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Existing Buildings and Facilities
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4.1.6 Accessible Buildings:
Alterations. |
IBC
SECTION 3409 ACCESSIBILITY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS |
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202.1 General. Additions and alterations to existing buildings
or facilities shall comply with 202. |
4.1.6 (1) General. Alterations to existing buildings and
facilities shall comply with the following: |
IBC 3409.1 Scope. The provisions of Sections 3409.1 through 3409.8
apply to maintenance, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to
existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings. Exception:
Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 are not required
to be provided in existing buildings and facilities. |
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IBC 3409.3 Change of occupancy. Existing buildings, or portions thereof, that
undergo a change of group or occupancy shall have all of the following
accessible features: 1. At least one accessible building entrance. 2. At least one accessible route from an
accessible building entrance to primary function areas. 3. Signage complying with Section 1110. 4. Accessible parking, where parking is being
provided. 5. At least one accessible passenger loading
zone, when loading zones are provided. 6. At least one accessible route connecting
accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones to an accessible
entrance. Where it is technically infeasible to comply with
the new construction standards for any of these requirements for a change of
group or occupancy, the above items shall conform to the requirements to the
maximum extent technically feasible. Change of group or occupancy that
incorporates any alterations or additions shall comply with this section and
Sections 3409.4, 3409.5, 3409.6 and 3409.7. |
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202.2 Additions. Each addition to an existing building or
facility shall comply with the requirements for new construction. Each
addition that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area
containing a primary function shall comply with 202.4. |
4.1.5 Accessible Buildings:
Additions. Each addition to an
existing building or facility shall be regarded as an alteration. Each space
or element added to the existing building or facility shall comply with the
applicable provisions of 4.1.1 to
4.1.3, Minimum Requirements (for
New Construction) and the applicable technical specifications of section 4
and the special application sections. Each addition that affects or could
affect the usability of an area containing a primary function shall comply
with 4.1.6(2). |
IBC 3409.4 Additions.
Provisions for new construction shall apply to additions. An addition that
affects the accessibility to, or contains an area of primary function, shall
comply with the requirements in Section 3409.6. |
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202.3 Alterations. Where existing elements or spaces are altered,
each altered element or space shall comply with the applicable requirements
of Chapter 2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Unless required by 202.4,
where elements or spaces are altered and the circulation path to the altered
element or space is not altered, an accessible route shall not be required. 2. In alterations, where
compliance with applicable requirements is technically infeasible, the
alteration shall comply with the requirements to the maximum extent feasible. 3. Residential dwelling units
not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursuant
to the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, shall not be required to comply with 202.3. |
4.1.6(1)(b) If existing elements, spaces, or common areas are
altered, then each such altered element, space, feature, or area shall comply
with the applicable provisions of 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 Minimum Requirements (for New Construction). If
the applicable provision for new construction requires that an element,
space, or common area be on an accessible route, the altered element, space,
or common area is not required to be on an accessible route except as
provided in 4.1.6(2) (Alterations
to an Area Containing a Primary Function.) |
IBC 3409.5 Alterations. A building, facility or element that is altered
shall comply with the applicable provisions in Chapter 11 and ICC A117.1,
unless technically infeasible. Where compliance with this section is
technically infeasible, the alteration shall provide access to the maximum
extent technically feasible. Exceptions: 1. The altered element or space is not required
to be on an accessible route, unless required by Section 3409.6. 2. Accessible means of egress required by Chapter
10 are not required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities. |
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4.1.6(1)(j) EXCEPTION: In alteration work, if compliance with 4.1.6 is technically infeasible, the alteration shall
provide accessibility to the maximum extent feasible. Any elements or
features of the building or facility that are being altered and can be made
accessible shall be made accessible within the scope of the alteration. |
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4.1.6(1)(c) If alterations of single elements, when considered
together, amount to an alteration of a room or space in a building or
facility, the entire space shall be made accessible. |
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202.3.1 Prohibited Reduction
in Access. An alteration that decreases
or has the effect of decreasing the accessibility of a building or facility
below the requirements for new construction at the time of the alteration is
prohibited. |
4.1.6(1)(a) No alteration shall be undertaken which decreases or has the effect of
decreasing accessibility or usability of a building or facility below the
requirements for new construction at the time of alteration. |
IBC 3409.2 Maintenance of facilities. A building, facility or element that is
constructed or altered to be accessible shall be maintained accessible during
occupancy. |
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202.3.2 Extent of
Application. An alteration of an existing
element, space, or area of a building or facility shall not impose a
requirement for accessibility greater than required for new construction. |
4.1.6(1)(d) No alteration of an existing element, space, or
area of a building or facility shall impose a requirement for greater
accessibility than that which would be required for new construction. For
example, if the elevators and stairs in a building are being altered and the
elevators are, in turn, being made accessible, then no accessibility
modifications are required to the stairs connecting levels connected by the
elevator. If stair modifications to correct unsafe conditions are required by
other codes, the modifications shall be done in compliance with these guidelines
unless technically infeasible. |
IBC 3409.5.1 Extent of application. An alteration of an existing element, space or
area of a building or facility shall not impose a requirement for greater
accessibility than that which would be required for new construction. Alterations shall not reduce or have the effect
of reducing accessibility of a building, portion of a building or facility. |
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202.4 Alterations Affecting
Primary Function Areas. In addition to the
requirements of 202.3, an alteration that affects or could affect the
usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made
so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to
the altered area, including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains
serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals
with disabilities, unless such alterations are is proportionate to the
overall alterations in terms of cost and scope as determined under criteria
established by the Attorney General. In existing transportation facilities,
an area of primary function shall be as defined under regulations published
by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation or the Attorney General. EXCEPTION: Residential dwelling units shall not be required
to comply with 202.4. |
4.1.6(2) Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary
Function: In addition to the requirements of 4.1.6(1), an alteration that affects or could affect the
usability of or access to an area containing a primary function shall be made
so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to
the altered area and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains
serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals
with disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the
overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria
established by the Attorney General). |
IBC 3409.6 Alterations affecting an area
containing a primary function.
Where an alteration affects the accessibility to, or contains an area of
primary function, the route to the primary function area shall be accessible.
The accessible route to the primary function area shall include toilet
facilities or drinking fountains serving the area of primary function. Exceptions: 1. The costs of providing the accessible route
are not required to exceed 20 percent of the costs of the alterations
affecting the area of primary function. 2. This provision does not apply to alterations
limited solely to windows, hardware, operating controls, electrical outlets
and signs. 3. This provision does not apply to alterations
limited solely to mechanical systems, electrical systems, installation or
alteration of fire protection systems and abatement of hazardous materials. 4. This provision does not apply to alterations
undertaken for the primary purpose of increasing the accessibility of an
existing building, facility or element. |
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4.1.6(1)(i) If the alteration work is limited solely to the
electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system, or to hazardous material
abatement, or automatic sprinkler retrofitting, and does not involve the
alteration of any elements or spaces required to be accessible under these
guidelines, then 4.1.6(2)
does not apply. |
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4.1.6(1)(e) At least one interior public text telephone
complying with 4.31.9
shall be provided if: (i) alterations to existing
buildings or facilities with less than four exterior or interior public pay
telephones would increase the total number to four or more telephones with at
least one in an interior location; or (ii) alterations to one or
more exterior or interior public pay telephones occur in an existing building
or facility with four or more public telephones with at least one in an
interior location. |
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202.5 Alterations to
Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities. Alterations to a qualified historic building or
facility shall comply with 202.3 and 202.4. EXCEPTION: Where the State Historic Preservation Officer or
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the
requirements for accessible routes, entrances, or toilet facilities would
threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility,
the exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities
for that element shall be permitted to apply. |
4.1.7 Accessible Buildings:
Historic Preservation. (1)
Applicability: (a) General Rule. Alterations
to a qualified historic building or facility shall comply with 4.1.6 (Accessible Buildings: Alterations), the
applicable technical specifications of section 4 and the applicable special
application sections unless it is determined in accordance with the
procedures in 4.1.7(2)
that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and
interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the
historic significance of the building or facility in which case the
alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used for the feature. �
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IBC 3409.8 Historic buildings. These provisions shall apply to buildings and
facilities designated as historic structures that undergo alterations or a
change of occupancy, unless technically infeasible. Where compliance with the
requirements for accessible routes, ramps, entrances or toilet facilities
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or
facility, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, the alternative
requirements of Sections 3409.8.1 through 3409.8.5 for that element shall be
permitted. |
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4.1.7(2) Procedures: (a) Alterations to Qualified
Historic Buildings and Facilities Subject to Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act: (i) Section 106 Process.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 f) requires
that a Federal agency with jurisdiction over a Federal, federally assisted,
or federally licensed undertaking consider the effects of the agency's
undertaking on buildings and facilities listed in or eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic Places and give the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on the undertaking
prior to approval of the undertaking. (ii) ADA Application. Where
alterations are undertaken to a qualified historic building or facility that
is subject to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the
Federal agency with jurisdiction over the undertaking shall follow the
section 106 process. If the State Historic Preservation Officer or Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation agrees that compliance with the requirements
for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets
would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or
facility, the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used for the feature. (b) Alterations to Qualified
Historic Buildings and Facilities Not Subject to Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act. Where alterations are undertaken to a qualified
historic building or facility that is not subject to section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act, if the entity undertaking the alterations
believes that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes
(exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or
destroy the historic significance of the building or facility and that the
alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) should be used for the feature, the entity should consult with the
State Historic Preservation Officer. If the State Historic Preservation
Officer agrees that compliance with the accessibility requirements for
accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances or toilets would
threaten or destroy the historical significance of the building or facility,
the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used. (c) Consultation With
Interested Persons. Interested persons should be invited to participate in
the consultation process, including State or local accessibility officials,
individuals with disabilities, and organizations representing individuals with
disabilities. (d) Certified Local
Government Historic Preservation Programs. Where the State Historic
Preservation Officer has delegated the consultation responsibility for
purposes of this section to a local government historic preservation program
that has been certified in accordance with section 101(c) of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470a (c)) and implementing
regulations (36 C.F.R. 61.5), the responsibility may be carried out by the
appropriate local government body or official. |
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4.1.7(3) Historic
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4.1.7(3)(a) At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 from a site access point to an accessible
entrance shall be provided. EXCEPTION: A ramp with a slope no greater than 1:6 for a
run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm) may be used as part of an accessible route to
an entrance. |
IBC 3409.8.5 Ramps. The slope of a ramp run of 24 inches (610 mm)
maximum shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in eight units horizontal
(12-percent slope). |
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4.1.7(3)(e) Displays and written information, documents,
etc., should be located where they can be seen by a seated person. Exhibits
and signage displayed horizontally (e.g., open books), should be no higher
than 44 in (1120 mm) above the floor surface. |
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General Exceptions
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4.1.1(5) General Exceptions. |
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4.1.1(5)(a) In new construction, a person or entity is not
required to meet fully the requirements of these guidelines where that person
or entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to do so.
Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only in those
rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the
incorporation of accessibility features. If full compliance with the
requirements of these guidelines is structurally impracticable, a person or
entity shall comply with the requirements to the extent it is not
structurally impracticable. Any portion of the building or facility which can
be made accessible shall comply to the extent that it is not structurally
impracticable. |
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203.1 General. Sites, buildings, facilities, and elements are
exempt from these requirements to the extent specified by 203. |
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IBC 1103.2 General exceptions. Sites, buildings, structures, facilities, elements
and spaces shall be exempt from this chapter to the extent specified in this
section. |
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IBC 1103.2.1 Specific requirements. Accessibility is not required in buildings and
facilities, or portions thereof, to the extent permitted by Sections 1104
through 1110. |
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IBC 1103.2.2 Existing buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with Section
3409. |
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IBC 1103.2.4 Detached dwellings. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and
accessory structures, and their associated sites and facilities as applicable
in Section 101.2, are not required to be accessible. |
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IBC 1103.2.5 Utility buildings. Occupancies in Group U are exempt from the
requirements of this chapter other than the following: 1.� In
agricultural buildings, access is required to paved work areas and areas open
to the general public. 2.� Private
garages or carports that contain required accessible parking. |
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203.2 Construction Sites. Structures
and sites directly associated with the actual processes of construction,
including but not limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists,
materials storage, and construction trailers shall not be required to comply
with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. Portable toilet
units provided for use exclusively by construction personnel on a construction
site shall not be required to comply with 213 or to be on an accessible
route. |
4.1.1(4) Temporary Structures. These guidelines cover
temporary buildings or facilities as well as permanent facilities. Temporary
buildings and facilities are not of permanent construction but are
extensively used or are essential for public use for a period of time.
Examples of temporary buildings or facilities covered by these guidelines
include, but are not limited to: reviewing stands, temporary classrooms,
bleacher areas, exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, temporary health
screening services, or temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a
construction site. Structures, sites and equipment directly associated with
the actual processes of construction, such as scaffolding, bridging,
materials hoists, or construction trailers are not included. |
IBC 1103.2.6 Construction sites. Structures, sites and equipment directly
associated with the actual processes of construction including, but not
limited to, scaffolding, bridging, materials hoists, materials storage or
construction trailers are not required to be accessible. |
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203.3 Raised Areas. Areas raised primarily for purposes of security,
life safety, or fire safety, including but not limited to, observation or
lookout galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers, or life guard stands
shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
4.1.1(5)(b)
Accessibility is not required to (i) observation galleries used primarily for
security purposes; or (ii) in non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders,
catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger)
elevators, and frequented only by service personnel for repair purposes; such
spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses,
piping or equipment catwalks. See also Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(I) |
IBC 1103.2.7 Raised areas. Raised areas used primarily for purposes of
security, life safety or fire safety including, but not limited to, observation
galleries, prison guard towers, fire towers or lifeguard stands are not
required to be accessible or to be served by an accessible route. |
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203.4 Limited Access Spaces. Spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl
spaces, or very narrow passageways shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an
accessible route. |
4.1.1(5)(b) in non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl
spaces, very narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger) elevators, and frequented
only by service personnel for repair purposes; such spaces include, but are
not limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment
catwalks. |
IBC 1103.2.8 Limited access spaces. Nonoccupiable spaces accessed only by ladders,
catwalks, crawl spaces, freight elevators or very narrow passageways, are not
required to be accessible. |
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203.5 Machinery Spaces. Spaces frequented only by service personnel for
maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of equipment shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.
Machinery spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator pits or elevator
penthouses; mechanical, electrical or communications equipment rooms; piping
or equipment catwalks; water or sewage
treatment pump rooms and stations; electric substations and transformer
vaults; and highway and tunnel utility facilities. |
4.1.1(5)(b) in non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl
spaces, very narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger) elevators, and
frequented only by service personnel for repair purposes; such spaces
include, but are not limited to, elevator pits, elevator penthouses, piping
or equipment catwalks. 4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 2: Elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical
rooms, piping or equipment catwalks are exempted from this requirement. See also Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(ii) |
IBC 1103.2.9 Equipment spaces. Spaces frequented only by personnel for
maintenance, repair or monitoring of equipment are not required to be
accessible. Such spaces include, but are not limited to, elevator pits,
elevator penthouses, mechanical, electrical, or communications equipment
rooms, piping or equipment catwalks, water or sewage treatment pump rooms and
stations, electric substations and transformer vaults, and highway and tunnel
utility facilities. |
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203.6 Single Occupant
Structures. Single occupant structures
accessed only by passageways below grade or elevated above standard curb
height, including but not limited to, toll booths that are accessed only by
underground tunnels, shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b)(iii) |
IBC 1103.2.10 Single-occupant structures. Single-occupant structures accessed only by
passageways below grade or elevated above grade including, but not limited
to, toll booths that are accessed only by underground tunnels, are not
required to be accessible. |
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203.7 Detention and
Correctional Facilities. In detention and
correctional facilities, common use areas that are used only by inmates or
detainees and security personnel and that do not serve holding cells or
housing cells required to comply with 232, shall not be required to comply
with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
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IBC 1103.2.13 Detention and correctional
facilities. In detention and
correctional facilities, common use areas that are used only by inmates or
detainees and security personnel, and that do not serve holding cells or
housing cells required to be accessible, are not required to be accessible or
to be served by an accessible route. |
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IBC 1103.2.14 Fuel-dispensing systems. The operable parts on fuel‑dispensing
devices shall comply with ICC A117.1, Section 308.2.1 or 308.3.1. |
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203.8 Residential Facilities. In residential facilities, common use areas that
do not serve residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features
complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
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203.9 Employee Work Areas. Spaces and elements within employee work areas
shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be
designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach,
enter, and exit the employee work area. Employee work areas, or portions of
employee work areas, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than
300 square feet (28 m2) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more
above the finish floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the
function of the space shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an accessible route. |
4.1.1(3) Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas.
Areas that are used only as work areas shall be designed and constructed so
that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas.
These guidelines do not require that any areas used only as work areas be
constructed to permit maneuvering within the work area or be constructed or
equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be accessible. |
IBC 1103.2.3 Employee work areas. Spaces and elements within employee work areas
shall only be required to comply with Sections 907.9.1.2, 1007 and 1104.3.1
and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can
approach, enter, and exit the work area. Work areas, or portions of work
areas, that are less than 150 square feet (14 m2) in area and
elevated 7 inches (178 mm) or more above the ground or finish floor where the
elevation is essential to the function of the space shall be exempt from all
requirements. |
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203.10 Raised Refereeing,
Judging, and Scoring Areas.
Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging, or scoring a sport
shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible
route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.11 Water Slides. Water slides shall not be required to comply
with these requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.12 Animal Containment
Areas. Animal containment areas that
are not for public use shall not be required to comply with these
requirements or to be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.13 Raised Boxing or
Wrestling Rings. Raised boxing or
wrestling rings shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to
be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 4.1.1(5)(b) |
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203.14 Raised Diving Boards
and Diving Platforms. Raised diving boards
and diving platforms shall not be required to comply with these requirements
or to be on an accessible route. |
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Protruding Objects
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IBC 1003.3 Protruding objects. Protruding
objects shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1003.3.1 through
1003.3.4. |
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204.1 General. Protruding objects on circulation paths shall
comply with 307. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Within areas of sport
activity, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to
comply with 307. 2. Within play areas,
protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with
307 provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance
in compliance with 1008.2. |
4.1.2(3) All objects that protrude from surfaces or posts
into circulation paths shall comply with 4.4. See also Appendix 4.1.2(2) |
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4.1.3(2) All objects that overhang or protrude into
circulation paths shall comply with 4.4. |
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IBC 1109.1 General. Accessible building features and facilities
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1109.2 through 1109.15. Exception: Type A and Type B dwelling and sleeping units
shall comply with ICC A117.1. |
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Operable Parts
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IBC 1109.13 Controls,
operating mechanisms and hardware.
Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware intended for operation by the
occupant, including switches that control lighting and ventilation, and
electrical convenience outlets, in accessible spaces, along accessible routes
or as parts of accessible elements shall be accessible. |
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205.1 General. Operable parts on accessible elements,
accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with 309. |
4.1.3(13) Controls and operating mechanisms in accessible
spaces, along accessible routes, or as parts of accessible elements (for
example, light switches and dispenser controls) shall comply with 4.27. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Operable parts that are
intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be
required to comply with 309. |
4.27.3 Exception: These
requirements do not apply where the use of special equipment dictates
otherwise or where electrical and communications systems receptacles are not
normally intended for use by building occupants. |
Exceptions: 1. Operable parts that are intended for use only
by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to be accessible. |
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2. Electrical or
communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to
comply with 309. |
2. Electrical or
communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to be
accessible. |
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3. Where two or more outlets
are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted
by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to comply with 309. |
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3. Where two or more outlets
are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted
by a sink or appliance, one outlet shall not be required to be accessible. |
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4. Floor electrical
receptacles shall not be required to comply with 309. |
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4. Floor electrical
receptacles shall not be required to be accessible. |
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5. HVAC diffusers shall not
be required to comply with 309. |
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5. HVAC diffusers shall not
be required to be accessible. |
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6. Except for light switches,
where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in
each space shall not be required to comply with 309. |
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6. Except for light switches,
where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in
each space shall not be required to be accessible. |
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7. Cleats and other boat
securement devices shall not be required to comply with 309.3. |
See Appendix 15.2.5.2 |
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8. Exercise machines and
exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with 309. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(13)
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206
Accessible Routes
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206.1 General. Accessible routes shall be provided in
accordance with 206 and shall comply with Chapter 4. |
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206.2 Where Required. Accessible routes shall be provided where
required by 206.2. |
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206.2.1 Site Arrival Points. At least one accessible route shall be provided
within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger
loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops
to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve. |
4.1.2(1) At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall be provided within the boundary of the
site from public transportation stops, accessible parking spaces, passenger
loading zones if provided, and public streets or sidewalks, to an accessible
building entrance. |
IBC 1104.1 Site arrival points. Accessible routes within the site shall be
provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking and accessible
passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible
building entrance served. Exception: An
accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the
building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a
vehicular way not providing for pedestrian access. |
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4.3.2 Location. (1) At
least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be provided
from public transportation stops, accessible parking, and accessible
passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible
building entrance they serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum
extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public. (2) At
least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements,
and spaces that are on the same site. See also Appendix
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where exceptions for
alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by
202.5, no more than one accessible route from a site arrival point to an
accessible entrance shall be required. |
4.1.7(3)
Historic Preservation: Minimum Requirements: (a) At least one accessible route complying with
4.3 from a site access point to an accessible entrance shall be provided. EXCEPTION: A ramp with a slope no greater than
1:6 for a run not to exceed 2 ft (610 mm) may be used as part of an
accessible route to an entrance. |
IBC 3409.8.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route from a site
arrival point to an accessible entrance shall be provided. |
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2. An accessible route shall
not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility
entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not
providing pedestrian access. |
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206.2.2 Within a Site. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and
accessible spaces that are on the same site. |
4.1.2(2) At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect accessible buildings, accessible
facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same
site. |
IBC 1104.2 Within a site. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and
accessible spaces that are on the same site. |
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EXCEPTION: An accessible route shall not be required
between accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and
accessible spaces if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way
not providing pedestrian access. |
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Exception: An
accessible route is not required between accessible buildings, accessible
facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that have, as the only
means of access between them, a vehicular way not providing for pedestrian
access. |
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206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings
and Facilities. At least one
accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story
buildings and facilities. |
4.1.3(5) One passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including mezzanines, in
all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted below. If more than
one elevator is provided, each passenger elevator shall comply with 4.10. |
IBC 1104.4 Multilevel
buildings and facilities. At
least one accessible route shall connect each accessible level, including
mezzanines, in multistory buildings and facilities. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. In private buildings or
facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3000
square feet (279 m2) per story, an accessible route shall not be required
to connect stories provided that the building or facility is not a shopping
center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, a
terminal, depot or other station used for specified public transportation, an
airport passenger terminal, or another type of facility as determined by the
Attorney General. |
EXCEPTION
1: Elevators are not required in facilities that
are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet per story
unless the building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, or the
professional office of a health care provider, or another type of facility as
determined by the Attorney General. See 10.1 See also Appendix 4.1.3(5)
Exception (1) |
Exceptions: 1. An accessible route is not
required to stories and mezzanines above and below accessible levels that
have an aggregate area of not more than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2).
This exception shall not apply to: 1.1 Multiple tenant facilities of Group M occupancies
containing five or more tenant spaces; 1.2 Levels containing office of health care providers
(Group B or I); or 1.3 Passenger transportation facilities and airports
(Groups A-3 or B). |
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2. Where a two story public
building or facility has one story with an occupant load of five or fewer
persons that does not contain public use space, that story shall not be
required to be connected to the story above or below. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5)
Exception (1) |
4. Where a two story building
or facility has one story with an occupant load of five or fewer persons that
does not contain public space, that story shall not be required to be
connected by an accessible route to the story above or below. |
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The elevator exemption set
forth in this paragraph does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation
to comply with the other accessibility requirements established in section 4.1.3. For example, floors above or below the
accessible ground floor must meet the requirements of this section except for
elevator service. If toilet or bathing facilities are provided on a level not
served by an elevator, then toilet or bathing facilities must be provided on
the accessible ground floor. In new construction, if a building or facility
is eligible for exemption but a passenger elevator is nonetheless planned,
that elevator shall meet the requirements of 4.10 and shall serve each level in the building. A
passenger elevator that provides service from a garage to only one level of a
building or facility is not required to serve other levels. |
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4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 3: Accessible ramps complying with 4.8 may be used in lieu of an elevator. |
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4.1.6(1)(k) EXCEPTION: (i) These guidelines do not
require the installation of an elevator in an altered facility that is less
than three stories or has less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the
building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a
health care provider, or another type of facility as determined by the
Attorney General. (ii) The exemption provided
in paragraph (i) does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation to
comply with the other accessibility requirements established in these
guidelines. For example, alterations to floors above or below the ground
floor must be accessible regardless of whether the altered facility has an
elevator. If a facility subject to the elevator exemption set forth in
paragraph (i) nonetheless has a passenger elevator, that elevator shall meet,
to the maximum extent feasible, the accessibility requirements of these
guidelines. |
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3. In detention and
correctional facilities, an accessible route shall not be required to connect
stories where cells with mobility features required to comply with 807.2, all
common use areas serving cells with mobility features required to comply with
807.2, and all public use areas are on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 12.1 EXCEPTION |
2. In Groups A, I, R and S
occupancies, levels that do not contain accessible elements or other spaces
required by Section 1107 or 1108 are not required to be served by an
accessible route from an accessible level. |
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4. In residential facilities,
an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories where
residential dwelling units with mobility features required to comply with
809.2 through 809.4, all common use areas serving residential dwelling units with mobility
features required to comply with 809.2 through 809.4, and public use areas
serving residential dwelling units are on an accessible route. |
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5. Within multi-story
transient lodging guest rooms with mobility features required to comply with
806.2, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided
that spaces complying with 806.2 are on an accessible route and sleeping
accommodations for two persons minimum are provided on a story served by an
accessible route. |
9.2.2 Minimum Requirements.
An accessible unit, sleeping room or suite shall be on an accessible route
complying with 4.3 and have the following accessible elements and spaces. (2) An
accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect all accessible spaces and
elements, including telephones, within the unit, sleeping room, or suite.
This is not intended to require an elevator in multi-story units as long as
the spaces identified in 9.2.2(6) and (7) are on accessible levels and the
accessible sleeping area is suitable for dual occupancy. |
See exception 2 |
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6. In air traffic control
towers, an accessible route shall not be required to serve the cab and the
floor immediately below the cab. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5)
Exception 5 |
3.� In air traffic control towers, an accessible
route is not required to serve the cab and the floor immediately below the
cab. |
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7. Where exceptions for
alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by
202.5, an accessible route shall not be required to stories located above or
below the accessible story. |
4.1.7(3)(d) Accessible routes from an accessible entrance to
all publicly used spaces on at least the level of the accessible entrance
shall be provided. Access shall be provided to all levels of a building or
facility in compliance with 4.1
whenever practical. |
IBC 3409.8.2 Multilevel buildings and facilities. An accessible route from an accessible entrance
to public spaces on the level of the accessible entrance shall be provided. |
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206.2.3.1 Stairs and
Escalators in Existing Buildings.
In alterations and additions, where an escalator or stair is provided where
none existed previously and major structural modifications are necessary for
the installation, an accessible route shall be provided between the levels
served by the escalator or stair unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1
through 7. |
4.1.6(1)(f) If an escalator or stair is planned or installed
where none existed previously and major structural modifications are
necessary for such installation, then a means of accessible vertical access
shall be provided that complies with the applicable provisions of 4.7, 4.8, 4.10 or 4.11. |
IBC 3409.7.4 Stairs and escalators in existing
buildings. In alterations where an
escalator or stair is added where none existed previously, an accessible
route shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1104.4 and 1104.5. |
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206.2.4 Spaces and Elements. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and
elements within the building or facility which are otherwise connected by a
circulation path unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.1.3 Accessible Buildings:
New Construction. Accessible buildings and facilities
shall meet the following minimum requirements: |
IBC 1104.3 Connected spaces. When a building, or portion of a building, is required
to be accessible, an accessible route shall be provided to each portion of
the building, to accessible building entrances connecting accessible
pedestrian walkways and the public way. |
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4.1.3(1) At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or
facility. |
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4.3.2(3) At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and
elements and with all accessible dwelling units within the building or
facility. |
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4.14 Entrances. 4.14.1 Minimum Number. Entrances required to be accessible by 4.1 shall be part of an accessible route complying
with 4.3. Such entrances shall be
connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to
accessible parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or
sidewalks if available (see 4.3.2(1)). They shall also be connected by an accessible route to all
accessible spaces or elements within the building or facility. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Raised courtroom stations,
including judges' benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs' stations, deputy
clerks' stations, and court reporters' stations shall not be required to
provide vertical access provided that the required clear floor space,
maneuvering space, and, if appropriate, electrical service are installed at
the time of initial construction to allow future installation of a means of
vertical access complying with 405, 407, 408, or 410 without requiring substantial
reconstruction of the space. |
See Appendix 11.2.1(1) EXCEPTION |
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2. In assembly areas with
fixed seating required to comply with 221, an accessible route shall not be
required to serve fixed seating where wheelchair spaces required to be on an
accessible route are not provided. |
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IBC 1104.3, Exception: In assembly areas with fixed seating required to be
accessible, an accessible route shall not be required to serve fixed seating
where wheelchair spaces or designated aisle seats required to be on an
accessible route are not provided. |
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3. Accessible routes shall
not be required to connect mezzanines where buildings or facilities have no
more than one story. In addition, accessible routes shall not be required to connect
stories or mezzanines where multi-story buildings or facilities are exempted
by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through 7. |
4.1.3(5) One passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including mezzanines, in
all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted below. If more than
one elevator is provided, each passenger elevator shall comply with 4.10. |
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206.2.5 Restaurants and
Cafeterias. In restaurants and
cafeterias, an accessible route shall be provided to all dining areas,
including raised or sunken dining areas, and outdoor dining areas. |
5.4 Dining Areas. In new construction, all dining areas, including
raised or sunken dining areas, loggias, and outdoor seating areas, shall be
accessible. In non-elevator buildings, an accessible means of vertical access
to the mezzanine is not required under the following conditions: 1) the area
of mezzanine seating measures no more than 33 percent of the area of the
total accessible seating area; 2) the same services and decor are provided in
an accessible space usable by the general public; and, 3) the accessible
areas are not restricted to use by people with disabilities. In alterations,
accessibility to raised or sunken dining areas, or to all parts of outdoor
seating areas is not required provided that the same services and decor are
provided in an accessible space usable by the general public and are not
restricted to use by people with disabilities. |
IBC 1108.2.9 Dining areas. In
dining areas, the total floor area allotted for seating and tables shall be
accessible. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. In 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
contains less than 25 percent of the total combined area for seating and
dining and where the same decor and services are provided in the accessible
area. |
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Exceptions: 1. In buildings or facilities not required to
provide an accessible route between levels, an accessible route to a
mezzanine seating area is not required, provided that the mezzanine contains
less than 25 percent of the total area and the same services are provided in
the accessible area. |
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2. In alterations, an accessible
route shall not be required to existing raised or sunken dining areas, or to
all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor
are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to
use by people with disabilities. |
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3. In sports facilities,
tiered dining areas providing seating required to comply with 221 shall be
required to have accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining
area provided that accessible routes serve seating complying with 221 and each
tier is provided with the same services. |
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2. In sports facilities, tiered dining areas
providing seating required to be accessible shall be required to have
accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining area, provided
that accessible routes serve accessible seating and where each tier is
provided with the same services. |
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206.2.6 Performance Areas. Where a circulation path directly connects a
performance area to an assembly seating area, an accessible route shall directly
connect the assembly seating area with the performance area. An accessible
route shall be provided from performance areas to ancillary areas or
facilities used by performers unless exempted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 through
7. |
4.33.5 Access to Performing Areas. An accessible
route shall connect wheelchair seating locations with performing areas,
including stages, arena floors, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and other
spaces used by performers. |
IBC 1108.2.6 Performance areas. An
accessible route shall directly connect the performance area to the assembly
seating area where a circulation path directly connects a performance area to
an assembly seating area. An accessible route shall be provided from
performance areas to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers. |
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4.1.6(3)(f)(ii) Where it is technically infeasible to alter all
performing areas to be on an accessible route, at least one of each type of
performing area shall be made accessible. |
IBC 3409.7.6 Performance areas. Where it is technically infeasible to alter
performance areas to be on an accessible route, at least one of each type of
performance area shall be made accessible. |
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5.7 Raised Platforms. In banquet rooms or spaces where a head table
or speaker's lectern is located on a raised platform, the platform shall be
accessible in compliance with 4.8 or 4.11. Open edges of a raised platform shall be
protected by placement of tables or by a curb. |
IBC E103.1 Raised platforms. In
banquet rooms or spaces where a head table or speaker�s lectern is located on
a raised platform, an accessible route shall be provided to the platform. |
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206.2.7 Press Boxes. Press boxes in assembly areas shall be on an
accessible route. |
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IBC 1104.3.2 Press boxes. Press boxes in assembly areas shall be on an
accessible route. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. An accessible route shall
not be required to press boxes in bleachers that have points of entry at only
one level provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square
feet (46 m2) maximum. |
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�Exceptions: 1. An accessible route shall not be required to
press boxes in bleachers that have points of entry at only one level,
provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square feet (46 m2)
maximum. |
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2. An accessible route shall
not be required to free-standing press boxes that are elevated above grade 12
feet (3660 mm) minimum provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is
500 square feet (46 m2) maximum. |
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2. An accessible route shall not be required to
free-standing press boxes that are elevated above grade 12 feet (3660 mm)
minimum provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is 500 square
feet (46 m2) maximum. |
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206.2.8 Employee Work Areas. Common use circulation paths within employee
work areas shall comply with 402. |
4.1.1(3) Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas.
Areas that are used only as work areas shall be designed and constructed so
that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas.
These guidelines do not require that any areas used only as work areas be
constructed to permit maneuvering within the work area or be constructed or
equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be accessible. |
IBC 1104.3.1 Employee work areas. Common use circulation paths within employee
work areas shall be accessible routes. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Common use circulation
paths located within employee work areas that are less than 1000 square feet
(93 m2) and defined by permanently installed partitions, counters,
casework, or furnishings shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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Exceptions: 1. Common use circulation
paths, located within employee work areas that are less than 300 square feet
(27.9 m2) in size and defined by permanently installed partitions,
counters, casework or furnishings, shall not be required to be accessible
routes. |
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2. Common use circulation
paths located within employee work areas that are an integral component of
work area equipment shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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2. Common use circulation paths, located within
employee work areas, that are an integral component of equipment, shall not
be required to be accessible routes. |
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3. Common use circulation
paths located within exterior employee work areas that are fully exposed to
the weather shall not be required to comply with 402. |
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3. Common use circulation paths, located within
exterior employee work areas that are fully exposed to the weather, shall not
be required to be accessible routes. |
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206.2.9 Amusement Rides. Amusement rides required to comply with 234 shall
provide accessible routes in accordance with 206.2.9. Accessible routes
serving amusement rides shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by
1002.2. |
See Appendix 15.1 |
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206.2.9.1 Load and Unload
Areas. Load and unload areas shall
be on an accessible route. Where load and unload areas have more than one
loading or unloading position, at least one loading and unloading position
shall be on an accessible route. |
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206.2.9.2 Wheelchair Spaces,
Ride Seats Designed for Transfer, and Transfer Devices. When amusement rides are in the load and unload
position, wheelchair spaces complying with 1002.4, amusement ride seats
designed for transfer complying with 1002.5, and transfer devices complying
with 1002.6 shall be on an accessible route. |
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206.2.10 Recreational Boating
Facilities. Boat slips required to
comply with 235.2 and boarding piers at boat launch ramps required to comply
with 235.3 shall be on an accessible route. Accessible routes serving
recreational boating facilities shall comply with Chapter 4, except as
modified by 1003.2. |
See Appendix 15.2 |
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206.2.11 Bowling Lanes. Where bowling lanes are provided, at least 5
percent, but no fewer than one of each type of bowling lane, shall be on an
accessible route. |
See Appendix 15.7.3 |
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206.2.12 Court Sports. In court sports, at least one accessible route
shall directly connect both sides of the court. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(1)(b) |
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206.2.13 Exercise Machines
and Equipment. Exercise machines and
equipment required to comply with 236 shall be on an accessible route. |
See Appendix 15.7.2 |
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206.2.14 Fishing Piers and
Platforms. Fishing piers and platforms
shall be on an accessible route. Accessible routes serving fishing piers and
platforms shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by 1005.1. |
See Appendix 15.3 |
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206.2.15 Golf Facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible elements and spaces within the boundary of the golf course. In
addition, accessible routes serving golf car rental areas; bag drop areas;
course weather shelters complying with 238.2.3; course toilet rooms; and
practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at
driving ranges complying with 238.3 shall comply with
Chapter 4 except as modified by 1006.2. |
See Appendix 15.4 |
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EXCEPTION: Golf car passages complying with 1006.3 shall be
permitted to be used for all or part of accessible routes required by
206.2.15. |
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206.2.16 Miniature Golf
Facilities. Holes required to comply
with 239.2, including the start of play, shall be on an accessible route.
Accessible routes serving miniature golf facilities shall comply with Chapter
4 except as modified by 1007.2. |
See Appendix 15.5 |
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206.2.17 Play Areas. Play
areas shall provide accessible routes in accordance with 206.2.17. Accessible
routes serving play areas shall comply with Chapter 4 except as modified by
1008.2. |
See Appendix 15.6 |
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206.2.17.1 Ground Level and
Elevated Play Components. At least one
accessible route shall be provided within the play area. The accessible route
shall connect ground level play components required to comply with 240.2.1
and elevated play components required to comply with 240.2.2, including entry
and exit points of the play components. |
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206.2.17.2 Soft Contained
Play Structures. Where three or fewer
entry points are provided for soft contained play structures, at least one
entry point shall be on an accessible route. Where four or more entry points
are provided for soft contained play structures, at least two entry points
shall be on an accessible route. |
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206.3 Location. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be
located in the same area as general circulation paths. Where circulation
paths are interior, required accessible routes shall also be interior. |
4.3.2 Location. (1) At least one accessible route within the boundary
of the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible
parking, and accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or
sidewalks to the accessible building entrance they serve. The accessible
route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the
general public. |
IBC 1104.5 Location. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in
the same area as a general circulation path. Where the circulation path is
interior, the accessible route shall also be interior. Where only one accessible
route is provided, the accessible route shall not pass through kitchens,
storage rooms, restrooms, closets or similar spaces. Exceptions: 1.
Accessible routes from parking garages contained within and serving Type B
dwelling units are not required to be interior. 2. A
single accessible route is permitted to pass through a kitchen or storage
room in an Accessible, Type A or Type B dwelling unit. |
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206.4 Entrances. Entrances shall be provided in accordance with
206.4. Entrance doors, doorways, and gates shall comply with 404 and shall be
on an accessible route complying with 402. |
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IBC SECTION 1105 ACCESSIBLE
ENTRANCES IBC 3409.7.1 Entrances.� Accessible
entrances shall be provided in accordance with Section 1105.2. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where an alteration
includes alterations to an entrance, and the building or facility has another
entrance complying with 404 that is on an accessible route, the altered
entrance shall not be required to comply with 206.4 unless required by 202.4. |
4.1.6(1)(h) Entrances: If a planned alteration entails
alterations to an entrance, and the building has an accessible entrance, the
entrance being altered is not required to comply with 4.1.3(8), except to the extent required by 4.1.6(2). If a particular entrance is not made
accessible, appropriate accessible signage indicating the location of the
nearest accessible entrance(s) shall be installed at or near the inaccessible
entrance, such that a person with disabilities will not be required to
retrace the approach route from the inaccessible entrance. |
Exception: Where an alteration includes alterations to an
entrance, and the building or facility has an accessible entrance, the
altered entrance is not required to be accessible, unless required by Section
3409.6.� Signs complying with Section
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2. Where exceptions for
alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by
202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with
206.4. Where no public entrance can comply with 206.4 under criteria
established in 202.5 Exception, then either an unlocked entrance not used by
the public shall comply with 206.4; or a locked entrance complying with 206.4
with a notification system or remote monitoring shall be provided. |
4.1.7(3)(b) At least one accessible entrance complying with 4.14 which is used by the public shall be provided. EXCEPTION: If it
is determined that no entrance used by the public can comply with 4.14, then access at any entrance not used by the
general public but open (unlocked) with directional signage at the primary
entrance may be used. The accessible entrance shall also have a notification
system. Where security is a problem, remote monitoring may be used. |
IBC 3409.8.3 Entrances. At least one main entrance shall be accessible. Exceptions: 1. If a main entrance cannot be made accessible,
an accessible non public entrance that is unlocked while the building is
occupied shall be provided; or 2. If a main entrance cannot be made accessible,
a locked accessible entrance with a notification system or remote monitoring
shall be provided. Signs complying with Section 1110 shall be
provided at the primary entrance and the accessible entrance. |
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206.4.1 Public Entrances. In addition to entrances required by 206.4.2
through 206.4.9, at least 60 percent of all public entrances shall comply
with 404. |
4.1.3(8) The requirements in (a) and (b) below shall be
satisfied independently: (a)(i) At least 50 percent of
all public entrances (excluding those in (b) below) shall comply with 4.14. At least one must be a ground floor entrance.
Public entrances are any entrances that are not loading or service entrances. (ii) Accessible public entrances must
be provided in a number at least equivalent to the number of exits required
by the applicable building or fire codes. (This paragraph does not require an
increase in the total number of public entrances planned for a facility.) |
IBC 1105.1 Public entrances. In addition to accessible entrances required by
1105.1.1 through 1105.1.6, at least 50 percent of all public entrances shall
be accessible. Exceptions: 1. An accessible entrance is not required to
areas not required to be accessible. 2. Loading and service entrances that are not the
only entrance to a tenant space. |
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206.4.2 Parking Structure
Entrances. Where direct access is
provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a building or facility
entrance, each direct access to the building or facility entrance shall
comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(b)(i) In addition, if direct access is provided for
pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to the building, at least one
direct entrance from the garage to the building must be accessible. |
IBC 1105.1.1 Parking garage entrances. Where provided, direct access for pedestrians from
parking structures to buildings or facility entrances shall be accessible. |
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206.4.3 Entrances from
Tunnels or Elevated Walkways. Where
direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or
elevated walkway to a building or facility, at least one direct entrance to
the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(b)(ii) If access
is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway, one
entrance to the building from each tunnel or walkway must be accessible. One entrance may be
considered as meeting more than one of the requirements in (b). Because entrances also serve as emergency
exits whose proximity to all parts of buildings and facilities is essential,
it is preferable that all entrances be accessible. |
IBC 1105.1.2 Entrances from
tunnels or elevated walkways. Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian
tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, at least one entrance
to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall be accessible. Exception: Where
the entrance serves stories containing only dwelling units and sleeping units
intended to be occupied as a residence, the entrance is required to be
accessible only if the story contains required Accessible units, required
Type A units, or is required by Section 1107.7.1.4 to contain Type B units. |
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206.4.4 Transportation
Facilities. In addition to the
requirements of 206.4.2, 206.4.3, and 206.4.5 through 206.4.9, transportation
facilities shall provide entrances in accordance with 206.4.4. |
10.3.1
New Construction. New stations in rapid rail, light rail,
commuter rail, intercity bus, intercity rail, high speed rail, and other
fixed guideway systems (e.g., automated guideway transit, monorails, etc.)
shall comply with the following provisions, as applicable . . . See also 10.3.2(2) |
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206.4.4.1 Location. In transportation facilities, where different
entrances serve different transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed
routes, at least one public entrance serving each fixed route or group of
fixed routes shall comply with 404. |
10.3.1(2) In lieu of compliance with 4.1.3(8), at least one entrance to each station shall
comply with 4.14,
Entrances. If different entrances to a station serve different transportation
fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, at least one entrance serving each
group or route shall comply with 4.14, Entrances. All accessible entrances shall, to
the maximum extent practicable, coincide with those used by the majority of
the general public. |
IBC E109.2.1 Station entrances. Where
different entrances to a station serve different transportation fixed routes
or groups of fixed routes, at least one entrance serving each group or route
shall comply with Section 1104 and ICC A117.1. |
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EXCEPTION: Entrances to key stations and existing intercity
rail stations retrofitted in accordance with 49 CFR 37.49 or 49 CFR 37.51
shall not be required to comply with 206.4.4.1. |
10.3.2
Existing Facilities: Key Stations. (1)
Rapid, light and commuter rail key stations, as defined under criteria
established by the Department of Transportation in subpart C of 49 C.F.R.
part 37 and existing intercity rail stations shall provide at least one
accessible route from an accessible entrance to those areas necessary for use
of the transportation system. |
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accessible route required by 10.3.2(1) shall include the features specified
in 10.3.1(1), (4)-(9), (11)-(15), and (17)-(19). |
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206.4.4.2 Direct Connections. Direct connections to other facilities shall
provide an accessible route complying with 404 from the point of connection
to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements required to be
accessible. Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections
shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all
transportation system elements required to be accessible. |
10.3.1(3)
Direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall
have an accessible route complying with 4.3 from the point of connection to
boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public.
Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an
accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system
elements used by the public. |
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EXCEPTION: In key stations and existing intercity rail
stations, existing direct connections shall not be required to comply with
404. |
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206.4.4.3 Key Stations and
Intercity Rail Stations. Key stations and
existing intercity rail stations required by Subpart C of 49 CFR part 37 to
be altered, shall have at least one entrance complying with 404. |
10.3.3
Existing Facilities: Alterations. (1) For the purpose of complying with 4.1.6(2)
Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function, an area of primary
function shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49 C.F.R. 37.43(c)
(Department of Transportation's ADA Rule) or 28 C.F.R. 36.403 (Department of
Justice's ADA Rule). See also 10.3.2(1) |
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206.4.5 Tenant Spaces. At least one accessible entrance to each tenancy
in a facility shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(a)(iii) An accessible public entrance must be provided
to each tenancy in a facility (for example, individual stores in a strip
shopping center). One entrance may be
considered as meeting more than one of the requirements in (a). Where
feasible, accessible public entrances shall be the entrances used by the
majority of people visiting or working in the building. |
IBC 1105.1.6 Tenant spaces, dwelling units and
sleeping units. At least one
accessible entrance shall be provided to each tenancy, dwelling unit and
sleeping unit in a facility. Exceptions: 1. An accessible entrance is not required to tenants
that are not required to be accessible. 2. An accessible entrance is not required to
dwelling units and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible
units, Type A units or Type B units. |
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EXCEPTION: Self-service storage facilities not required to
comply with 225.3 shall not be required to be on an accessible route. |
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206.4.6 Residential Dwelling
Unit Primary Entrance. In residential
dwelling units, at least one primary entrance shall comply with 404. The
primary entrance to a residential dwelling unit shall not be to a bedroom. |
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206.4.7 Restricted Entrances. Where restricted entrances are provided to a
building or facility, at least one restricted entrance to the building or
facility shall comply with 404. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(8)(a) and Appendix
4.1.3(8)(b) |
IBC 1105.1.3 Restricted entrances. Where restricted entrances are provided to a
building or facility, at least one restricted entrance to the building or
facility shall be accessible. |
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206.4.8 Service Entrances. If a service entrance is the only entrance to a
building or to a tenancy in a facility, that entrance shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(8)(c) If the only entrance to a building, or tenancy
in a facility, is a service entrance, that entrance shall be accessible. |
IBC 1105.1.5 Service entrances. If a service entrance is the only entrance to a
building or to a tenant space in a facility, that entrance shall be
accessible. |
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4.14.2 Service Entrances. A service entrance
shall not be the sole accessible entrance unless it is the only entrance to a
building or facility (for example, in a factory or garage). |
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206.4.9 Entrances for Inmates
or Detainees. Where entrances used
only by inmates or detainees and security personnel are provided at judicial
facilities, detention facilities, or correctional facilities, at least one
such entrance shall comply with 404. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(8)(a) and Appendix
4.1.3(8)(b) |
IBC 1105.1.4 Entrances for inmates or detainees. Where entrances used only by inmates or
detainees and security personnel are provided at judicial facilities,
detention facilities or correctional facilities, at least one such entrance
shall be accessible. |
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206.5 Doors, Doorways, and
Gates. Doors, doorways, and gates
providing user passage shall be provided in accordance with 206.5. 206.5.1 Entrances. Each entrance to a building or facility required
to comply with 206.4 shall have at least one door, doorway, or gate complying
with 404. 206.5.2 Rooms and Spaces. Within a building or facility, at least one
door, doorway, or gate serving each room or space complying with these
requirements shall comply with 404. |
4.1.3(7)
Doors (a) At each accessible entrance to a building or
facility, at least one door shall comply with 4.13. (b) Within a building or facility, at least one
door at each accessible space shall comply with 4.13. (c) Each door that is an element of an accessible route shall comply
with 4.13. (d) Each door required by 4.3.10, Egress, shall comply with 4.13. |
IBC 1008.1.1 Size of doors. The
minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load
thereof and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm).
Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the
face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1.57 rad).
Where this section requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches (813 mm) and a
door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall
provide a clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm). The maximum width of a
swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) nominal. Means of egress doors
in an occupancy in Group I-2 used for the movement of beds shall provide a
clear width not less than 41 1/2 inches (1054 mm). The height
of doors shall not be less than 80 inches (2032 mm). |
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206.5.3 Transient Lodging
Facilities. In transient lodging facilities,
entrances, doors, and doorways providing user passage into and within guest
rooms that are not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2
shall comply with 404.2.3. EXCEPTION: Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are
not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be
required to comply with 404.2.3. |
9.4 Other Sleeping Rooms and
Suites. Doors and doorways
designed to allow passage into and within all sleeping units or other covered
units shall comply with 4.13.5. |
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206.5.4 Residential Dwelling
Units. In residential dwelling
units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through
809.4, all doors and doorways providing user passage shall comply with 404. |
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206.6 Elevators. Elevators provided for passengers shall comply
with 407. Where multiple elevators are provided, each elevator shall comply
with 407. |
4.1.3(5) One
passenger elevator complying with 4.10 shall serve each level, including
mezzanines, in all multi-story buildings and facilities unless exempted
below. If more than one elevator is provided, each full passenger elevator
shall comply with 4.10. |
IBC 1109.6 Elevators. Passenger elevators on an accessible route shall
be accessible and comply with Section 3001.3. IBC 3001.3 Accessibility. Passenger elevators required to be accessible by
Chapter 11 shall conform to ICC A117.1. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. In a building or facility
permitted to use the exceptions to 206.2.3 or permitted by 206.7 to use a
platform lift, elevators complying with 408 shall be permitted. |
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2. Elevators complying with
408 or 409 shall be permitted in multi-story residential dwelling units. |
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206.6.1 Existing Elevators. Where elements of existing elevators are
altered, the same element shall also be altered in all elevators that are
programmed to respond to the same hall call control as the altered elevator
and shall comply with the requirements of 407 for the altered element. |
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IBC 3409.7.2 Elevators. Altered elements of existing elevators shall
comply with ASME A17.1 and ICC A117.1. Such elements shall also be altered in
elevators programmed to respond to the same hall call control as the altered
elevator. |
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206.7 Platform Lifts. Platform lifts shall comply with 410. Platform
lifts shall be permitted as a component of an accessible route in new
construction in accordance with 206.7. Platform lifts shall be permitted as a
component of an accessible route in an existing building or facility. |
4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 4: Platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) complying with
4.11 of this guideline and
applicable State or local codes may be used in lieu of an elevator only under
the following conditions: 4.1.6(3)(g) Platform Lifts (Wheelchair Lifts): In alterations, platform lifts
(wheelchair lifts) complying with 4.11 and applicable state or local codes
may be used as part of an accessible route. The use of lifts is not limited
to the conditions in exception 4 of 4.1.3(5). |
IBC 1109.7 Lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts are permitted to be
a part of a required accessible route in new construction where indicated in
Items 1 through 7. Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be installed in
accordance with ASME A18.1. IBC 3409.7.3 Platform lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts complying with ICC
A117.1 and installed in accordance with ASME A18.1 shall be permitted as a
component of an accessible route. |
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206.7.1 Performance Areas and
Speakers' Platforms. Platform lifts shall
be permitted to provide accessible routes to performance areas and speakers'
platforms |
(a) To provide an accessible
route to a performing area in an assembly occupancy. |
1. An accessible route to a performing area and
speakers platforms in occupancies in Group A. |
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206.7.2 Wheelchair Spaces. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an
accessible route to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion and
line-of-sight requirements of 221 and 802. |
(b) To comply with the
wheelchair viewing position line-of- sight and dispersion requirements of 4.33.3. |
2. An accessible route to wheelchair spaces
required to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion requirements of
Sections 1108.2.2 through 1108.2.4. |
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206.7.3 Incidental Spaces. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an
accessible route to incidental spaces which are not public use spaces and
which are occupied by five persons maximum. |
(c) To provide access to incidental
occupiable spaces and rooms which are not open to the general public and
which house no more than five persons, including but not limited to equipment
control rooms and projection booths. |
3. An accessible route to spaces that are not
open to the general public with an occupant load of not more than five. |
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5. An accessible route to wheelchair seating
spaces located in outdoor dining terraces in A-5 occupancies where the means
of egress from the dining terraces to a public way is open to the outdoors. |
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206.7.4 Judicial Spaces. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide an
accessible route to: jury boxes and witness stands; raised courtroom stations
including, judges' benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs' stations, deputy
clerks' stations, and court
reporters' stations; and to depressed areas such as the well of a court. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5) |
6. An accessible route to raised judges benches,
clerks stations, jury boxes, witness stands and other raised or depressed
areas in a court. |
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206.7.5 Existing Site
Constraints. Platform lifts shall be
permitted where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or
elevator infeasible. |
(d) To provide access where existing site
constraints or other constraints make use of a ramp or an elevator
infeasible. |
7. An accessible route where existing exterior
site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator infeasible. |
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206.7.6 Guest Rooms and
Residential Dwelling Units.
Platform lifts shall be permitted to connect levels within transient lodging
guest rooms required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 or
residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying
with 809.2 through 809.4. |
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sleeping unit. |
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206.7.7 Amusement Rides. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide
accessible routes to load and unload areas serving amusement rides. |
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206.7.8 Play Areas. Platform lifts shall be permitted to provide
accessible routes to play components or soft contained play structures. |
See Appendix 15.6 |
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206.7.9 Team or Player
Seating.� Platform lifts shall be
permitted to provide accessible routes to team or player seating areas
serving areas of sport activity. |
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206.7.10 Recreational Boating
Facilities and Fishing Piers and Platforms. Platform lifts shall be permitted to be used
instead of gangways that are part of accessible routes serving recreational
boating facilities and fishing piers and platforms. |
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206.8 Security Barriers. Security barriers, including but not limited to,
security bollards and security check points, shall not obstruct a required
accessible route or accessible means of egress. EXCEPTION: Where security barriers incorporate elements
that cannot comply with these requirements such as certain metal detectors,
fluoroscopes, or other similar devices, the accessible route shall be
permitted to be located adjacent to security screening devices. The accessible
route shall permit persons with disabilities passing around security barriers
to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent
provided others passing through the security barrier. |
7.4 Security Bollards. Any device used to prevent the removal of
shopping carts from store premises shall not prevent access or egress to
people in wheelchairs. An alternate entry that is equally convenient to that
provided for the ambulatory population is acceptable. 10.4.1(8) Security Systems. In public facilities that are
airports, at least one accessible route complying with 4.3 shall be provided through fixed security
barriers at each single barrier or group of security barriers. A group is two
or more security barriers immediately adjacent to each other at a single
location. Where security barriers incorporate equipment such as metal
detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar devices which cannot be made
accessible, an accessible route shall be provided adjacent to such security
screening devices to facilitate an equivalent circulation path. The
circulation path shall permit persons with disabilities passing through
security barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the
same extent provided other members of the general public. EXCEPTION: Doors, doorways, and gates designed to be operated only by security personnel shall be exempt from 4.13.9, 4.13.11, and 4.13.12. |
IBC 1104.6 Security barriers. Security barriers including, but not limited to,
security bollards and security check points shall not obstruct a required
accessible route or accessible means of egress. Exception:
Where security barriers incorporate elements that cannot comply with these
requirements, such as certain metal detectors, fluoroscopes or other similar
devices, the accessible route shall be permitted to be provided adjacent to
security screening devices. The accessible route shall permit persons with
disabilities passing around security barriers to maintain visual contact with
their personal items to the same extent provided others passing through the
security barrier. |
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IBC SECTION 1007 ACCESSIBLE
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207.1 General. Means of egress shall comply with section
1003.2.13 of the International Building Code (2000 edition and 2001
Supplement) or section 1007 of the International Building Code (2003 edition)
(incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter
1). EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where means of egress are
permitted by local building or life safety codes to share a common path of
egress travel, accessible means of egress shall be permitted to share a
common path of egress travel. 2. Areas of refuge shall not
be required in detention and correctional facilities. |
4.1.3(9) In buildings or facilities, or portions of
buildings or facilities, required to be accessible, accessible means of
egress shall be provided in the same number as required for exits by local
building/life safety regulations. Where a required exit from an occupiable
level above or below a level of accessible exit discharge is not accessible,
an area of rescue assistance shall be provided on each such level (in a
number equal to that of inaccessible required exits). Areas of rescue
assistance shall comply with 4.3.11. A
horizontal exit, meeting the requirements of local building/life safety
regulations, shall satisfy the requirement for an area of rescue
assistance. EXCEPTION: Areas of rescue assistance are not required in
buildings or facilities having a supervised automatic sprinkler system. 4.1.6(1)(g) In alterations, the requirements of 4.1.3(9), 4.3.10 and 4.3.11 do not apply. See also Appendix 12.1 EXCEPTION |
IBC 1007.1 Accessible means of
egress required. Accessible
means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be
provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than
one means of egress is required by Section 1014.1 or 1018.1 from any
accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not
less than two accessible means of egress. Exceptions: 1. Accessible
means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buildings. 2. One
accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in
accordance with Section 1007.3, 1007.4 or 1007.5. 3. In
assembly spaces with sloped floors, one accessible means of egress is
required from a space where the common path of travel of the accessible route
for access to the wheelchair spaces meets the requirements in Section 1024.9. |
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4.3.10 Egress. Accessible routes serving any
accessible space or element shall also serve as a means of egress for
emergencies or connect to an accessible area of rescue assistance. |
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IBC 1007.2 Continuity and
components. Each required accessible
means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one
or more of the following components: 1.������ Accessible
routes complying with Section 1104. 2.������ Stairways
within exit enclosures complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1019.1. 3.������ Elevators
complying with Section 1007.4. 4.������ Platform
lifts complying with Section 1007.5. 5.������ Horizontal
exits. 6.������ Smoke
barriers. 7.������ Ramps
complying with Section 1010. Exceptions: 1. Where the exit discharge is not accessible, an exterior area for
assisted rescue must be provided in accordance with Section 1007.8. 2. Where the exit stairway is open to the exterior, the accessible
means of egress shall include either an area of refuge in accordance with
Section 1007.6 or an exterior area for assisted rescue in accordance with
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IBC 1007.2.1 Buildings with
four or more stories. In buildings where a
required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of
exit discharge, at least one required accessible means of egress shall be an
elevator complying with Section 1007.4. Exceptions: 1. In buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the elevator
shall not be required on floors provided with a horizontal exit and located
at or above the level of exit discharge. 2. In buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the elevator
shall not be required on floors provided with a ramp conforming to the
provisions of Section 1010. |
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assistance shall have a minimum clear width of 48 inches between
handrails. |
IBC 1007.3 Enclosed exit
stairways. An enclosed exit stairway,
to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, shall have a clear
width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum between handrails and shall either
incorporate an area of refuge within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall
be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6 or a
horizontal exit. Exceptions: 1. Open exit stairways as
permitted by Section 1019.1 are permitted to be considered part of an
accessible means of egress. 2. The area of refuge is not
required at open stairways that are permitted by Section 1019.1 in buildings
or facilities that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with the Section 903.3.1.1 3. The clear width of 48
inches (1219 mm) between handrails and the area of refuge is not required at
exit stairways in buildings or facilities equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2. 4. The clear width of 48
inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required for enclosed exit stairways
accessed from a horizontal exit. 5. Areas of refuge are not
required at exit stairways serving open parking garages. |
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IBC 1007.4 Elevators. An elevator to be considered part of an
accessible means of egress shall comply with the emergency operation and
signaling device requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1. Standby power
shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2702 and 3003. The elevator
shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6
or a horizontal exit. Exceptions: 1. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or
horizontal exit in open parking garages. 2. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or
horizontal exit in buildings and facilities equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2. |
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IBC 1007.5 Platform lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall not serve as
part of an accessible means of egress, except where allowed as part of a
required accessible route in Section 1109.7. Platform lifts shall be
installed in accordance with ASME A18.1. Standby power shall be provided for
platform lifts permitted to serve as part of a means of egress. |
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4.3.11 Areas of Rescue
Assistance. |
IBC 1007.6 Areas of refuge. Every required area of refuge shall be
accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means of egress. The
maximum travel distance from any accessible space to an area of refuge shall
not exceed the travel distance permitted for the occupancy in accordance with
Section 1015.1. Every required area of refuge shall have direct access to an
enclosed stairway complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1019.1 or an elevator
complying with Section 1007.4. Where an elevator lobby is used as an area of
refuge, the shaft and lobby shall comply with Section 1019.1.8 for smokeproof
enclosures except where the elevators are in an area of refuge formed by a
horizontal exit or smoke barrier. |
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4.3.11.2 Size. Each area of rescue assistance shall provide at
least two accessible areas each being not less than 30 inches by 48 inches
(760 mm by 1220 mm). The area of rescue assistance shall not encroach on any
required exit width. The total number of such 30-inch by 48-inch (760 mm by
1220 mm) areas per story shall be not less than one for every 200 persons of
calculated occupant load served by the area of rescue assistance. EXCEPTION:
The appropriate local authority may reduce the minimum number of 30-inch by
48-inch (760 mm by 1220 mm) areas to one for each area of rescue assistance
on floors where the occupant load is less than 200. |
IBC 1007.6.1 Size. Each area of refuge shall be sized to
accommodate one wheelchair space of 30 inches (762 mm) by 48 inches (1219 mm)
for each 200 occupants or portion thereof, based on the occupant load of the
area of refuge and areas served by the area of refuge. Such wheelchair spaces
shall not reduce the required means of egress width. Access to any of the
required wheelchair spaces in an area of refuge shall not be obstructed by
more than one adjoining wheelchair space. |
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4.3.11.1 Location and
Construction. An area of rescue
assistance shall be one of the following: (1) A
portion of a stairway landing within a smokeproof enclosure (complying with
local requirements). (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. Smoke
barriers shall have a fire-resistive rating of not less than one hour and
shall completely enclose the area or room. Doors in the smoke barrier shall
be tight-fitting smoke- and draft-control assemblies having a fire-protection
rating of not less than 20 minutes and shall be self-closing or automatic
closing. The area or room shall be provided with an exit directly to an exit
enclosure. Where the room or area exits into an exit enclosure which is
required to be of more than one-hour fire- resistive construction, the room
or area shall have the same fire- resistive construction, including the same
opening protection, as required for the adjacent exit enclosure. (7) An
elevator lobby when elevator shafts and adjacent lobbies are pressurized as
required for smokeproof enclosures by local regulations and when complying
with requirements herein for size, communication, and signage. Such
pressurization system shall be activated by smoke detectors on each floor
located in a manner approved by the appropriate local authority.
Pressurization equipment and its duct work within the building shall be
separated from other portions of the building by a minimum two-hour fire-
resistive construction. |
IBC 1007.6.2 Separation. Each area of refuge shall be separated from the
remainder of the story by a smoke barrier complying with Section 709. Each
area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion of smoke. Exceptions: 1. Areas of refuge located
within a stairway enclosure. 2. Areas of refuge where the
area of refuge and areas served by the area of refuge are equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. |
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portion of a one-hour fire-resistive corridor (complying with local
requirements for fire-resistive construction and for openings) located
immediately adjacent to an exit enclosure. |
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vestibule located immediately adjacent to an exit enclosure and constructed
to the same fire-resistive standards as required for corridors and openings. |
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portion of a stairway landing within an exit enclosure which is vented to the
exterior and is separated from the interior of the building with not less
than one-hour fire-resistive doors. |
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4.3.11.4 Two-way
Communication. A method of two-way
communication, with both visible and audible signals, shall be provided
between each area of rescue assistance and the primary entry. The fire
department or appropriate local authority may approve a location other than
the primary entry. |
IBC 1007.6.3 Two-way
communication. Areas of refuge shall
be provided with a two-way communication system between the area of refuge
and a central control point. If the central control point is not constantly
attended, the area of refuge shall also have controlled access to a public
telephone system. Location of the central control point shall be approved by
the fire department. The two-way communication system shall include both
audible and visible signals. |
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IBC 1007.6.4 Instructions. In areas of refuge that have a two-way emergency
communications system, instructions on the use of the area under emergency
conditions shall be posted adjoining the communications system. The
instructions shall include all of the following: Directions to find other means of egress. Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon as possible,
unless they are assisting others. Information on planned availability of assistance
in the use of stairs or supervised operation of elevators and how to summon
such assistance. Directions for use of the emergency
communications system. |
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4.3.11.5 Identification. Each area of rescue assistance shall be
identified by a sign which states "AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE" and
displays the international symbol of accessibility. The sign shall be
illuminated when exit sign illumination is required. Signage shall also be
installed at all inaccessible exits and where otherwise necessary to clearly
indicate the direction to areas of rescue assistance. In each area of rescue
assistance, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions
shall be posted adjoining the two-way communication system. |
IBC 1007.6.5 Identification. Each door providing access to an area of refuge
from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign complying with ICC
A117.1, stating: AREA OF REFUGE, and including the International Symbol of
Accessibility. Where exit sign illumination is required by Section 1011.2,
the area of refuge sign shall be illuminated. Additionally, tactile signage
complying with ICC A117.1 shall be located at each door to an area of refuge. |
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IBC 1007.7 Signage. At exits and elevators serving a required
accessible space but not providing an approved accessible means of egress,
signage shall be installed indicating the location of accessible means of
egress. |
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4.3.11.1(2) A portion of an exterior exit balcony located
immediately adjacent to an exit stairway when the balcony complies with local
requirements for exterior exit balconies. Openings to the interior of the
building located within 20 feet (6 m) of the area of rescue assistance shall
be protected with fire assemblies having a three- fourths hour fire
protection rating. |
IBC 1007.8 Exterior area for
assisted rescue. The exterior area for
assisted rescue must be open to the outside air and meet the requirements of
Section 1007.6.1. Separation walls shall comply with the requirements of
Section 704 for exterior walls. Where walls or openings are between the area
for assisted rescue and the interior of the building, the building exterior
walls within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of a nonrated wall or unprotected
opening shall be constructed as required for a minimum 1-hour fire-resistance
rating with �-hour opening protectives. This construction shall extend
vertically from the ground to a point 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor level
of the area for assisted rescue or to the roof line, whichever is lower. |
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IBC 1007.8.1 Openness. The exterior area for assisted rescue shall be at
least 50 percent open, and the open area above the guards shall be so
distributed as to minimize the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases. |
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IBC 1007.8.2 Exterior exit stairway. Exterior exit stairways that are part of the
means of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall provide a
clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails. |
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IBC 1007.8.3 Identification. Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall have
identification as required for area of refuge that complies with Section
1007.6.5. |
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207.2 Platform Lifts. Standby power shall be provided for platform
lifts permitted by section 1003.2.13.4 of the International Building Code
(2000 edition and 2001 Supplement) or section 1007.5 of the International
Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced
Standards" in Chapter 1) to serve as a part of an accessible means of
egress. |
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208
Parking Spaces
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4.1.2(5)(a) If parking spaces are provided for self-parking
by employees or visitors, or both, then accessible spaces complying with 4.6 shall be provided in each such parking area in
conformance with the table below. Spaces required by the table need not be
provided in the particular lot. They may be provided in a different location
if equivalent or greater accessibility, in terms of distance from an
accessible entrance, cost and convenience is ensured. |
IBC SECTION 1106 PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING FACILITIES |
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208.1 General. Where parking spaces are provided, parking spaces
shall be provided in accordance with 208. |
IBC 1106.1 Required. Where parking is provided, accessible parking
spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1, except as required
by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4. The number of accessible parking spaces
shall be determined based on the total number of parking spaces provided for
the facility. |
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EXCEPTION: Parking spaces used exclusively for buses,
trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, or vehicular
impound shall not be required to comply with 208 provided that lots accessed
by the public are provided with a passenger loading zone complying with 503. |
Exception:
This section does not apply to parking spaces used exclusively for buses,
trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles or vehicular
impound and motor pools where lots accessed by the public are provided with
an accessible passenger loading zone. |
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208.2 Minimum Number. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1,
208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking
facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on
the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for
each parking facility. |
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Table 208.2 Parking Spaces
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IBC Table 1106.1 Accessible Parking Spaces
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Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in
Parking Facility |
Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces |
Total Parking in Lot |
Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces |
Total Parking Spaces Provided |
Required Minimum Number of Accessible Parking
Spaces |
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1 to 25 |
1 |
1 to 25 |
1 |
1 to 25 |
1 |
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26 to 50 |
2 |
26 to 50 |
2 |
26 to 50 |
2 |
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51 to 75 |
3 |
51 to 75 |
3 |
51 to 75 |
3 |
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76 to 100 |
4 |
76 to 100 |
4 |
76 to 100 |
4 |
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101 to 150 |
5 |
101 to 150 |
5 |
101 to 150 |
5 |
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151 to 200 |
6 |
151 to 200 |
6 |
151 to 200 |
6 |
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201 to 300 |
7 |
201 to 300 |
7 |
201 to 300 |
7 |
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301 to 400 |
8 |
301 to 400 |
8 |
301 to 400 |
8 |
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401 to 500 |
9 |
401 to 500 |
9 |
401 to 500 |
9 |
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501 to 1000 |
2 percent of total |
501 to 1000 |
2 percent of total |
501 to 1000 |
2% of total |
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1001 and over |
20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof,
over 1000 |
1001 and over |
20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof,
over 1000 |
1001 and over |
20 plus one for each 100 over 1,000 |
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9.2.2(6) Where provided as part of an accessible unit,
sleeping room, or suite, the following spaces shall be accessible and shall
be on an accessible route: (g) carports, garages or parking spaces. |
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208.2.1 Hospital Outpatient
Facilities. Ten percent of patient and
visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall
comply with 502. |
4.1.2(5)(d) At facilities providing medical care and other
services for persons with mobility impairments, parking spaces complying with
4.6 shall be provided in accordance with 4.1.2(5)(a) except as follows: (i) Outpatient units and
facilities: 10 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided serving
each such outpatient unit or facility; |
IBC 1106.3 Hospital outpatient facilities. Ten percent of patient and visitor parking
spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall be accessible. |
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208.2.2 Rehabilitation
Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities. Twenty percent of patient and visitor parking
spaces provided to serve rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating
conditions that affect mobility and outpatient
physical therapy facilities shall comply with 502. |
(ii) Units and facilities
that specialize in treatment or services for persons with mobility
impairments: 20 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided
serving each such unit or facility. |
IBC 1106.4 Rehabilitation facilities and
outpatient physical therapy
facilities. Twenty percent, but not less than one, of the portion of
patient and visitor parking spaces serving rehabilitation facilities and
outpatient physical therapy facilities shall be accessible. |
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208.2.3 Residential
Facilities. Parking spaces provided to
serve residential facilities shall comply with 208.2.3. |
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IBC 1106.2 Groups R‑2 and R-3. Two percent, but not less than one, of each type
of parking space provided for occupancies in Groups R‑2 and R-3, which
are required to have Accessible, Type A or Type B dwelling or sleeping units,
shall be accessible. Where parking is provided within or beneath a building,
accessible parking spaces shall also be provided within or beneath the
building. |
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208.2.3.1 Parking for
Residents. Where at least one parking
space is provided for each residential dwelling unit, at least one parking space
complying with 502 shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit
required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4. |
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208.2.3.2 Additional Parking
Spaces for Residents. Where the total
number of parking spaces provided for each residential dwelling unit exceeds
one parking space per residential dwelling unit, 2 percent, but no fewer than
one space, of all the parking spaces not covered by 208.2.3.1 shall comply
with 502. |
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208.2.3.3 Parking for Guests,
Employees, and Other Non-Residents.
Where parking spaces are provided for persons other than residents, parking
shall be provided in accordance with Table
208.2. |
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208.2.4 Van Parking Spaces. For every six or fraction of six parking spaces
required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be a van parking
space complying with 502. |
4.1.2(5)(b) One in every eight accessible spaces, but not
less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 96 in (2440 mm) wide
minimum and shall be designated "van accessible" as required by 4.6.4. The vertical clearance at such spaces shall
comply with 4.6.5.
All such spaces may be grouped on one level of a parking structure. EXCEPTION: Provision of all required parking spaces in
conformance with "Universal Parking Design" (see appendix A4.6.3) is permitted. |
IBC 1106.5 Van spaces. For every six or fraction of six accessible
parking spaces, at least one shall be a van-accessible parking space. |
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208.3 Location. Parking facilities shall comply with 208.3 |
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208.3.1 General. Parking spaces complying with 502 that serve a
particular building or facility shall be located on the shortest accessible
route from parking to an entrance complying with 206.4. Where parking serves
more than one accessible entrance, parking spaces complying with 502 shall be
dispersed and located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible
entrances. In parking facilities that do not serve
a particular building or facility, parking spaces complying with 502 shall be
located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible pedestrian entrance
of the parking facility. |
4.6.2 Location.
Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on
the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an
accessible entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular
building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible
route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.
In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking,
accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the
accessible entrances. |
IBC 1106.6 Location. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the
shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible
building entrance. Accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed among the
various types of parking facilities provided. In parking facilities that do
not serve a particular building, accessible parking spaces shall be located
on the shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking
facility. Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent
parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the
accessible entrances. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. All van parking spaces
shall be permitted to be grouped on one level within a multi-story parking
facility. |
4.1.2(5)(b) . .
. All such spaces may be grouped on one level of a parking structure. |
Exceptions: 1. In
multilevel parking structures, van-accessible parking spaces are permitted on
one level. |
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2. Parking spaces shall be
permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially
equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an
accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee, and user convenience. |
4.1.2(5)(a) If
parking spaces are provided for self-parking by employees or visitors, or
both, then accessible spaces complying with 4.6 shall be provided in each
such parking area in conformance with the table below. Spaces required by the
table need not be provided in the particular lot. They may be provided in a
different location if equivalent or greater accessibility, in terms of
distance from an accessible entrance, cost and convenience is ensured. |
2. Parking spaces shall be
permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially
equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an
accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee, and user convenience. |
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208.3.2 Residential
Facilities. In residential facilities
containing residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features
complying with 809.2 through 809.4, parking spaces provided in accordance
with 208.2.3.1 shall be located on the shortest accessible route to the
residential dwelling unit entrance they serve. Spaces provided in accordance
with 208.2.3.2 shall be dispersed throughout all types of parking provided
for the residential dwelling units. |
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EXCEPTION: Parking spaces provided in accordance with
208.2.3.2 shall not be required to be dispersed throughout all types of
parking if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in
terms of distance from an accessible entrance, parking fee, and user
convenience. |
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209
Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops
209.1 General. Passenger loading zones shall be provided in
accordance with 209. |
4.1.2(5)(c) If passenger loading zones are provided, then at
least one passenger loading zone shall comply with 4.6.6. |
IBC 1106.7 Passenger loading zones. Passenger loading zones shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with ICC A117.1. |
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209.2 Type. Where provided, passenger loading zones shall
comply with 209.2. |
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209.2.1 Passenger Loading
Zones. Passenger loading zones,
except those required to comply with 209.2.2 and 209.2.3, shall provide at
least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 in
every continuous 100 linear feet (30 m) of loading zone space, or fraction
thereof. |
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IBC 1106.7.1 Continuous loading zones. Where passenger loading zones are provided, one
passenger loading zone in every continuous 100 linear feet (30.4 m) maximum
of loading zone space shall be accessible. |
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209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones. In bus loading zones restricted to use by
designated or specified public transportation vehicles, each bus bay, bus stop,
or other area designated for lift or ramp deployment shall comply with
810.2.� |
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209.2.3 On-Street Bus Stops. On-street bus stops shall comply with 810.2 to
the maximum extent practicable. |
10.2.1 (1)
Where new bus stop pads are constructed at bus stops, bays or other areas
where a lift or ramp is to be deployed, they shall have a firm, stable
surface; a minimum clear length of 96 inches (measured from the curb or
vehicle roadway edge) and a minimum clear width of 60 inches (measured
parallel to the vehicle roadway) to the maximum extent allowed by legal or
site constraints; and shall be connected to streets, sidewalks or pedestrian
paths by an accessible route complying with 4.3 and 4.4. The slope of the pad
parallel to the roadway shall, to the extent practicable, be the same as the
roadway. For water drainage, a maximum slope of 1:50 (2%) perpendicular to
the roadway is allowed. |
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209.3 Medical Care and
Long-Term Care Facilities. At
least one passenger loading zone complying with 503 shall be provided at an
accessible entrance to licensed medical care and licensed long-term care
facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours. |
6.2 Entrances. At least one accessible entrance that complies
with 4.14 shall be protected from the
weather by canopy or roof overhang. Such entrances shall incorporate a
passenger loading zone that complies with 4.6.6. |
IBC 1106.7.2 Medical facilities. A passenger loading zone shall be provided at an
accessible entrance to licensed medical and long-term care facilities where
people receive physical or medical treatment or care and where the period of
stay exceeds 24 hours. |
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209.4 Valet Parking. Parking facilities that provide valet parking
services shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying with
503. |
4.1.2(5)(e) Valet parking: Valet parking facilities shall
provide a passenger loading zone complying with 4.6.6 located on an accessible route to the entrance
of the facility. Paragraphs 5(a), 5(b), and 5(d) of this section do not apply
to valet parking facilities. |
IBC 1106.7.3 Valet parking. A passenger loading zone shall be provided at
valet parking services. |
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209.5 Mechanical Access
Parking Garages. Mechanical access
parking garages shall provide at least one passenger loading zone complying
with 503 at vehicle drop-off and vehicle pick-up areas. |
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210
Stairways
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210.1 General. Interior and exterior stairs that are part of a
means of egress shall comply with 504. |
4.1.3(4) Interior and exterior stairs connecting levels
that are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of
vertical access shall comply with 4.9. |
See Section 1009 Stairways
and Handrails and Section 1023
Exterior Ramps and Stairways |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. In detention and
correctional facilities, stairs that are not located in public use areas
shall not be required to comply with 504. |
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2. In alterations, stairs
between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be
required to comply with 504, except that handrails complying with 505 shall
be provided when the stairs are altered. |
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3. In assembly areas, aisle
stairs shall not be required to comply with 504. |
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4. Stairs that connect play
components shall not be required to comply with 504. |
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211
Drinking Fountains
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4.1.3(10) Drinking Fountains: |
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211.1 General. Where drinking fountains are provided on an
exterior site, on a floor, or within a secured area they shall be provided in
accordance with 211. EXCEPTION: In detention or correctional facilities,
drinking fountains only serving holding or housing cells not required to
comply with 232 shall not be required to comply with 211. |
(a) Where only one drinking
fountain is provided on a floor there shall be a drinking fountain which is
accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs in accordance with 4.15 and one accessible to those who have difficulty
bending or stooping. (This can be accommodated by the use of a
"hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who
use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those
who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible under 4.15
and a water cooler; or by such other means as would achieve the required
accessibility for each group on each floor.) (b) Where more than one
drinking fountain or water cooler is provided on a floor, 50% of those
provided shall comply with 4.15
and shall be on an accessible route. |
IBC 1109.5 Drinking fountains. Where drinking fountains are provided on an exterior site, on a
floor, or within a secured area, the drinking fountains shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 1109.5.1 and 1109.5.2. |
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IBC E105.1 Water coolers. Where
water coolers are provided, at least 50 percent, but not less than one, of
such units provided on each floor shall comply with ICC A117.1. |
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211.2 Minimum Number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be
provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with 602.1 through 602.6 and one
drinking fountain shall comply with 602.7. |
IBC 1109.5.1 Minimum number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One
drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people who use a
wheelchair and one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for
standing persons. |
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EXCEPTION: Where a single drinking fountain complies with
602.1 through 602.6 and 602.7, it shall be permitted to be substituted for
two separate drinking fountains. |
Exception: A single drinking fountain that complies with the requirements for
people who use a wheelchair and standing persons shall be permitted to be
substituted for two separate drinking fountains. |
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211.3 More Than Minimum
Number. Where more than the minimum
number of drinking fountains specified in 211.2 are provided, 50 percent of
the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with 602.1
through 602.6, and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains
provided shall comply with 602.7. |
IBC 1109.5.2 More than the minimum number. Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains specified
in Section 1109.5.1 are provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking
fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for persons who use a
wheelchair and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided
shall comply with the requirements for standing persons. |
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EXCEPTION: Where 50 percent of the drinking fountains
yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or down
provided that the total number of drinking fountains complying with 211
equals 100 percent of drinking fountains. |
Exception: Where 50 percent of the drinking fountains yields a fraction, 50
percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or down provided that the total
number of drinking fountains complying with this section equals 100 percent
of drinking fountains. |
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212
Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks
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212.1 General. Where provided, kitchens, kitchenettes, and
sinks shall comply with 212. |
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212.2 Kitchens and
Kitchenettes. Kitchens and
kitchenettes shall comply with 804. |
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IBC 1109.4 Kitchens and kitchenettes. Where kitchens and kitchenettes are provided in
accessible spaces or rooms, they shall be accessible in accordance with ICC
A117.1. |
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212.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent,
but no fewer than one, of each type provided in each accessible room or space
shall comply with 606. |
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IBC 1109.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent,
but not less than one, provided in accessible spaces shall comply with ICC
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213 Toilet Facilities and Bathing
Facilities
213.1 General. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities
are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing
facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 and 2
not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing
facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to
an accessible entrance. 213.2 Toilet Rooms and
Bathing Rooms. Where toilet rooms
are provided, each toilet room shall comply with 603. Where bathing rooms are
provided, each bathing room shall comply with 603. |
4.1.2(6) If toilet facilities are provided on a site,
then each such public or common use toilet facility shall comply with 4.22. If bathing facilities are provided on a site,
then each such public or common use bathing facility shall comply with 4.23 Accessible units shall be identified by the
International Symbol of Accessibility. EXCEPTION: Portable toilet units at construction sites used
exclusively by construction personnel are not required to comply with
4.1.2(6). 4.1.3(11) Toilet Facilities: If toilet rooms are provided,
then each public and common use toilet room shall comply with 4.22. Other toilet rooms provided for the use of
occupants of specific spaces (i.e., a private toilet room for the occupant of
a private office) shall be adaptable. If bathing rooms are provided, then
each public and common use bathroom shall comply with 4.23. Accessible toilet rooms and bathing facilities
shall be on an accessible route. |
IBC 1109.2 Toilet and bathing facilities. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be
accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an
accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing facilities provided within
the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. At least one of
each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet
room and bathing facility shall be accessible. Exceptions: 1. In toilet rooms or bathing facilities accessed
only through a private office, not for common or public use, and intended for
use by a single occupant, any of the following alternatives are allowed: 1.1 Doors are permitted to swing into the clear
floor space provided the door swing can be reversed to meet the requirements
in ICC A117.1, 1.2 The height requirements for the water closet
in ICC A117.1 are not applicable, 1.3.��� Grab
bars are not required to be installed in a toilet room, provided that
reinforcement has been installed in the walls and located so as to permit the
installation of such grab bars, and 1.4.��� The
requirement for height, knee and toe clearance shall not apply to a lavatory. 2. This section is not
applicable to toilet and bathing facilities that serve dwelling units or
sleeping units that are not required to be accessible by Section 1107. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. In alterations where it is
technically infeasible to comply with 603, altering existing toilet or
bathing rooms shall not be required where a single unisex toilet room or
bathing room complying with 213.2.1 is provided and located in the same area
and on the same floor as existing inaccessible toilet or bathing rooms. |
4.1.6(3)(e) Toilet Rooms: (i) Where it is technically
infeasible to comply with 4.22 or
4.23, the installation of at
least one unisex toilet/bathroom per floor, located in the same area as
existing toilet facilities, will be permitted in lieu of modifying existing
toilet facilities to be accessible. Each unisex toilet room shall contain one
water closet complying with 4.16
and one lavatory complying with 4.19, and the door shall have a privacy latch. |
IBC 3409.7.9 Toilet rooms. Where it is technically infeasible to alter
existing toilet and bathing facilities to be accessible, an accessible unisex
toilet or bathing facility is permitted. The unisex facility shall be located
on the same floor and in the same area as the existing facilities. |
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(ii) Where it is technically infeasible to
install a required standard stall (Fig. 30(a)), or where other codes prohibit reduction of the
fixture count (i.e., removal of a water closet in order to create a
double-wide stall), either alternate stall (Fig.30(b)) may be provided in lieu of the standard stall. |
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2. Where exceptions for
alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by
202.5, no fewer than one toilet room for each sex complying with 603 or one
unisex toilet room complying with 213.2.1 shall be provided. |
4.1.7(3)(c) If toilets are provided, then at least one
toilet facility complying with 4.22 and 4.1.6 shall be provided along an accessible route that
complies with 4.3.
Such toilet facility may be unisex in design. |
IBC 3409.8.4 Toilet and bathing facilities. Where toilet rooms are provided, at least one
accessible toilet room complying with Section 1109.2.1 shall be provided. |
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3. Where multiple single user
portable toilet or bathing units are clustered at a single location, no more
than 5 percent of the toilet units and bathing units at each cluster shall be
required to comply with 603. Portable toilet units and bathing units
complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of
Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. |
4.1.2(6) If toilet facilities are provided on a
site, then each such public or common use toilet facility shall comply with
4.22. If bathing facilities are provided on a site, then each such public or
common use bathing facility shall comply with 4.23. For single user portable
toilet or bathing units clustered at a single location, at least five percent
but no less than one toilet unit or bathing unit complying with 4.22 or 4.23
shall be installed at each cluster whenever typical inaccessible units are
provided. Accessible units shall be identified by the International Symbol of
Accessibility. |
IBC E105.2 Portable toilets and
bathing rooms. Where multiple single-user portable toilet or
bathing units are clustered at a single location, at least 5 percent, but not
less than one toilet unit or bathing unit at each cluster, shall comply with
ICC A117.1. Signs containing the International Symbol of Accessibility and
complying with ICC A117.1 shall identify accessible portable toilets and
bathing units. Exception:
Portable toilet units provided for use exclusively by construction
personnel on a construction site. |
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4. Where multiple single user
toilet rooms are clustered at a single location, no more than 50 percent of the
single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster shall be required to
comply with 603. |
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IBC 1109.2, exception 3 Where multiple single‑user toilet rooms or
bathing facilities are clustered at a single location and contain fixtures in
excess of the minimum required number of plumbing fixtures, at least 5
percent, but not less than one room for each use at each cluster, e, element,
control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing facility
shall be accessible. |
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IBC 1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an
accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or
more male and female water closets are required. In buildings of mixed
occupancy, only those water closets required for the assembly or mercantile
occupancy shall be used to determine the unisex toilet room requirement. In
recreational facilities where separate-sex bathing rooms are provided, an
accessible unisex bathing room shall be provided. Fixtures located within
unisex toilet and bathing rooms shall be included in determining the number
of fixtures provided in an occupancy. Exception: Where each separate-sex bathing room has only one
shower or bathtub fixture, a unisex bathing room is not required. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.1 Standard. Unisex toilet and bathing rooms shall comply
with Sections 1109.2.1.2 through 1109.2.1.7 and ICC A117.1. |
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213.2.1 Unisex (Single-Use or
Family) Toilet and Unisex Bathing Rooms. Unisex toilet rooms shall contain not more than one lavatory, and two
water closets without urinals or one water closet and one urinal. Unisex
bathing rooms shall contain one shower or one shower and one bathtub, one
lavatory, and one water closet. Doors to unisex toilet rooms and unisex
bathing rooms shall have privacy latches. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.2 Unisex toilet rooms. Unisex toilet rooms shall include only one water
closet and only one lavatory. A unisex bathing room in accordance with
Section 1109.2.1.3 shall be considered a unisex toilet room. Exception: �A urinal is
permitted to be provided in addition to the water closet in a unisex toilet
room. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.3 Unisex bathing rooms. Unisex bathing rooms shall include only one
shower or bathtub fixture. Unisex bathing rooms shall also include one water
closet and one lavatory. Where storage facilities are provided for
separate-sex bathing rooms, accessible storage facilities shall be provided
for unisex bathing rooms. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.4 Location. Unisex toilet and bathing rooms shall be located
on an accessible route. Unisex toilet rooms shall be located not more than
one story above or below separate-sex toilet rooms. The accessible route from
any separate-sex toilet room to a unisex toilet room shall not exceed 500
feet (152 m). |
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IBC 1109.2.1.5 Prohibited location. In passenger transportation facilities and
airports, the accessible route from separate-sex toilet rooms to a unisex
toilet room shall not pass through security checkpoints. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.6 Clear floor space. Where doors swing into a unisex toilet or
bathing room, a clear floor space not less than 30 inches by 48 inches (762
mm by 1219 mm) shall be provided, within the room, beyond the area of the
door swing. |
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IBC 1109.2.1.7 Privacy. Doors to unisex toilet and bathing rooms shall
be securable from within the room. |
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213.3 Plumbing Fixtures and
Accessories. Plumbing fixtures and
accessories provided in a toilet room or bathing room required to comply with
213.2 shall comply with 213.3. |
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213.3.1 Toilet Compartments. Where toilet compartments are provided, at least
one toilet compartment shall comply with 604.8.1. In addition to the
compartment required to comply with 604.8.1, at least one compartment shall
comply with 604.8.2 where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or
where the combination of urinals and
water closets totals six or more fixtures. 213.3.2 Water Closets. Where water closets are provided, at least one
shall comply with 604. |
4.22.4 Water Closets. If
toilet stalls are provided, then at least one shall be a standard toilet
stall complying with 4.17; where 6 or more stalls are provided, in addition
to the stall complying with 4.17.3, at least one stall 36 in (915 mm) wide
with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying
with Fig. 30(d) and 4.26 shall be provided. Water closets in such stalls
shall comply with 4.16. If water closets are not in stalls, then at least one
shall comply with 4.16. 4.23.4
Water Closets. If toilet stalls are provided, then at least one
shall be a standard toilet stall complying with 4.17; where 6 or more stalls
are provided, in addition to the stall complying with 4.17.3, at least one
stall 36 in (915 mm) wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and
parallel grab bars complying with Fig. 30(d) and 4.26 shall be provided.
Water closets in such stalls shall comply with 4.16. If water closets are not
in stalls, then at least one shall comply with 4.16. |
IBC 1109.2.2 Water closet compartment. Where water closet compartments are provided in
a toilet room or bathing facility, at least one wheelchair-accessible
compartment shall be provided. Where the combined total water closet
compartments and urinals provided in a toilet room or bathing facility is six
or more, at least one ambulatory-accessible water closet compartment shall be
provided in addition to the wheelchair-accessible compartment.
Wheelchair-accessible and ambulatory-accessible compartments shall comply
with ICC A117.1. See 1109.2 |
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213.3.3 Urinals. Where more than one urinal is provided, at least
one shall comply with 605. |
4.22.5
Urinals. If urinals are provided, then at least one shall
comply with 4.18. 4.23.5
Urinals. If urinals are provided, then at least one shall
comply with 4.18. |
IBC 1109.2, exception 4. Where no more than one urinal is provided in a toilet
room or bathing facility, the urinal is not required to be accessible. |
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213.3.4 Lavatories. Where lavatories are provided, at least one
shall comply with 606 and shall not be located in a toilet compartment. 213.3.5 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall
comply with 603.3. |
4.22.6 Lavatories and
Mirrors. If lavatories and mirrors are provided, then at
least one of each shall comply with 4.19. 4.23.6 Lavatories and Mirrors. If
lavatories and mirrors are provided, then at least one of each shall comply
with 4.19. |
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213.3.6 Bathing Facilities. Where bathtubs or showers are provided, at least
one bathtub complying with 607 or at least one shower complying with 608
shall be provided. |
4.23.8 Bathing and Shower Facilities. If tubs or
showers are provided, then at least one accessible tub that complies with 4.20 or at least one accessible shower that complies
with 4.21 shall be provided. |
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213.3.7 Coat Hooks and
Shelves. Where coat hooks or shelves
are provided in toilet rooms without toilet compartments, at least one of
each type shall comply with 603.4. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided
in toilet compartments, at least one of each type complying with 604.8.3
shall be provided in toilet compartments required to comply with 213.3.1.
Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in bathing facilities, at least one
of each type complying with 603.4 shall serve fixtures required to comply
with 213.3.6. |
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214
Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
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214.1 General. Where provided, washing machines and clothes
dryers shall comply with 214. |
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IBC E105.3 Laundry equipment. Where
provided in spaces required to be accessible, washing machines and clothes
dryers shall comply with this section. |
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214.2 Washing Machines. Where three or fewer washing machines are
provided, at least one shall comply with 611. Where more than three washing
machines are provided, at least two shall comply with 611. |
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IBC E105.3.1Washing machines. Where
three or fewer washing machines are provided, at least one shall comply with
ICC A117.1. Where more than three washing machines are provided, at least two
shall comply with ICC A117.1. |
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214.3 Clothes Dryers. Where three or fewer clothes dryers are
provided, at least one shall comply with 611. Where more than three clothes
dryers are provided, at least two shall comply with
611. |
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IBC E105.3.2 Clothes dryers. Where
three or fewer clothes dryers are provided, at least one shall comply with
ICC A117.1. Where more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two
shall comply with ICC A117.1. |
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215
Fire Alarm Systems
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4.1.3(14) If emergency warning systems are provided, then
they shall include both audible alarms and visual alarms complying with 4.28. Sleeping accommodations required to comply with
9.3 shall have an alarm system
complying with 4.28.
Emergency warning systems in medical care facilities may be modified to suit
standard health care alarm design practice. |
IBC 907.9 Alarm notification appliances. Alarm notification appliances shall be provided
and shall be listed for their purpose. |
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215.1 General. Where fire alarm systems provide audible alarm
coverage, alarms shall comply with 215. |
IBC 907.9.1 Visible alarms. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
provided in accordance with Sections 907.9.1.1 through 907.9.1.3. |
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EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, visible alarms shall not
be required except where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or
replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed. � |
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Exceptions: 1. Visible alarm notification appliances are not
required in alterations, except where an existing fire alarm system is
upgraded or replaced, or a new fire alarm system is installed. |
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2.� Visible alarm notification appliances shall
not be required in exits as defined in Section 1002.1. |
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215.2 Public and Common Use
Areas. Alarms in public use areas
and common use areas shall comply with 702. |
4.28.1 General. Alarm systems required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.28. At a minimum, visual
signal appliances shall be provided in buildings and facilities in each of
the following areas: restrooms and any other general usage areas (e.g.,
meeting rooms), hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use. |
IBC 907.9.1.1 Public and common areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
provided in public areas and common areas. |
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215.3 Employee Work Areas. Where employee work areas have audible alarm
coverage, the wiring system shall be designed so that visible alarms
complying with 702 can be integrated
into the alarm system. |
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IBC 907.9.1.2 Employee work areas. Where employee work areas have audible alarm
coverage, the wiring systems shall be designed so that visible alarm
notification appliances can be integrated into the alarm system. |
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215.4 Transient Lodging. Guest rooms required to comply with 224.4 shall
provide alarms complying with 702. |
4.28.4 Auxiliary Alarms. Units and sleeping
accommodations shall have a visual alarm connected to the building emergency
alarm system or shall have a standard 110-volt electrical receptacle into
which such an alarm can be connected and a means by which a signal from the
building emergency alarm system can trigger such an auxiliary alarm. When
visual alarms are in place the signal shall be visible in all areas of the unit
or room. Instructions for use of the auxiliary alarm or receptacle shall be
provided. |
IBC 907.9.1.3 Groups I‑1 and R‑1. Group I‑1 and R‑1 sleeping units in
accordance with Table 907.9.1.3 shall be provided with a visible alarm
notification appliance, activated by both the in‑room smoke alarm and
the building fire alarm system. |
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215.5 Residential Facilities. Where provided in residential dwelling units
required to comply with 809.5, alarms shall comply with 702. |
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IBC 907.9.1.4 Group R-2. In Group R-2 occupancies required by Section 907
to have a fire alarm system, all dwelling units and sleeping units shall be
provided with the capability to support visible alarm notification appliances
in accordance with ICC A117.1. |
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IBC 907.9.2 Audible alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be
provided and shall sound a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any
purpose other than that of a fire alarm. The audible alarm notification
appliances shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above
the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level having
a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, in every occupied
space within the building. The minimum sound pressure levels shall be: 70 dBA
in occupancies in Groups R and I-1; 90 dBA in mechanical equipment rooms and
60 dBA in other occupancies. The maximum sound pressure level for audible
alarm notification appliances shall be 120 dBA at the minimum hearing
distance from the audible appliance. Where the average ambient noise is
greater than 105 dBA, visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided
in accordance with NFPA 72 and audible alarm notification appliances shall
not be required. Exception: Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
allowed in lieu of audible alarm notification appliances in critical-care
areas of Group I-2 occupancies. |
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4.1.3(15) Detectable warnings shall be provided at
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216
Signs
216.1 General. Signs shall be provided in accordance with 216
and shall comply with 703. |
4.1.2(7)
Building Signage. 4.1.3(16) Building Signage: Signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces
shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6. Other signs which
provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building
shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5. Elements and spaces of
accessible facilities which shall be identified by the International Symbol
of Accessibility and which shall comply with 4.30.7 are: |
IBC
SECTION 1110 SIGNAGE
IBC 1110.1 Signs. Required accessible elements shall be
identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following
locations: 4.
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Building directories,
menus, seat and row designations in assembly areas, occupant names, building
addresses, and company names and logos shall not be required to comply with
216. |
4.1.3(16)(b) EXCEPTION: Building directories,
menus, and all other signs which are temporary are not required to comply. |
IBC E107.2,
exception 2. Building directories, menus, seat and row
designations in assembly areas, occupant names, building addresses and
company names and logos are not required to comply. |
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2. In parking facilities,
signs shall not be required to comply with 216.2, 216.3, and 216.6 through
216.12. |
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IBC E107.2, exception 3.
Signs in parking facilities are not required to comply. |
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3. Temporary, 7 days or less,
signs shall not be required to comply with 216. |
4.1.3(16)(b) EXCEPTION: Building directories,
menus, and all other signs which are temporary are not required to comply. |
IBC E107.2, exception 4.
Temporary (seven days or less) signs are not required to comply. |
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4. In detention and
correctional facilities, signs not located in public use areas shall not be
required to comply with 216. |
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216.2 Designations. Interior and exterior signs identifying
permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 703.1, 703.2, and 703.5. Where
pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior rooms and
spaces, the pictograms shall comply with 703.6 and shall have text
descriptors complying with 703.2 and 703.5 . EXCEPTION: Exterior signs that are not located at the door
to the space they serve shall not be required to comply with 703.2. |
4.1.2(7) Building Signage. Signs which designate
permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6. Other signs which provide direction to, or
information about, functional spaces of the building shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5. Elements and spaces of accessible facilities
which shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility and
which shall comply with 4.30.7
are� 4.1.3(16)(a) Signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6. |
IBC E107.2 Designations. Interior
and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall be tactile.
Where pictograms are provided as designations of interior rooms and spaces,
the pictograms shall have tactile text descriptors. Signs required to provide
tactile characters and pictograms shall comply with ICC A117.1. Exceptions: 1.
Exterior signs that are not located at the door to the space they serve are
not required to comply. |
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216.3 Directional and
Informational Signs. Signs that provide
direction to or information about interior spaces and facilities of the site
shall comply with 703.5. |
4.1.3(16)(b) Other signs which provide
direction to or information about functional spaces of the building shall
comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5. |
IBC E107.3 Directional and
informational signs. Signs that provide direction to, or
information about, permanent interior spaces of the site and facilities shall
contain visual characters complying with ICC A117.1. Exception:
Building directories, personnel names, company or occupant names and
logos, menus and temporary (seven days or less) signs are not required to
comply with ICC A117.1. |
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216.4 Means of Egress. Signs for means of egress shall comply with
216.4. |
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BC 1007.7 Signage. At exits and elevators serving a required
accessible space but not providing an approved accessible means of egress,
signage shall be installed indicating the location of accessible means of
egress. |
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216.4.1 Exit Doors. Doors at exit passageways, exit discharge, and
exit stairways shall be identified by tactile signs complying with 703.1,
703.2, and 703.5. |
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IBC 1110.3 Other signs Signage indicating special accessibility
provisions shall be provided as shown: 2. At each door to an egress stairway, exit
passageway and exit discharge, signage shall be provided in accordance with
Section 1011.3. |
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216.4.2 Areas of Refuge. Signs required by section 1003.2.13.5.4 of the
International Building Code (2000 edition) or section 1007.6.4 of the
International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced
Standards" in Chapter 1) to provide instructions in areas of refuge
shall comply with 703.5. |
4.3.11.5
Identification. Each area of rescue assistance shall be
identified by a sign which states "AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE" and
displays the international symbol of accessibility. The sign shall be
illuminated when exit sign illumination is required. Signage shall also be
installed at all inaccessible exits and where otherwise necessary to clearly
indicate the direction to areas of rescue assistance. In each area of rescue
assistance, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions
shall be posted adjoining the two-way communication system. |
3. At areas of refuge, signage shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 1007.6.3 through 1007.6.5. |
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provided in accordance with Section 1007.8.3. |
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216.4.3 Directional Signs. Signs required by section 1003.2.13.6 of the
International Building Code (2000 edition) or section 1007.7 of the
International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced
Standards" in Chapter 1) to provide directions to accessible means of
egress shall comply with 703.5. |
4.3.11.5
Identification. Each area of rescue assistance shall be
identified by a sign which states "AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE" and
displays the international symbol of accessibility. The sign shall be
illuminated when exit sign illumination is required. Signage shall also be
installed at all inaccessible exits and where otherwise necessary to clearly
indicate the direction to areas of rescue assistance. In each area of rescue
assistance, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions
shall be posted adjoining the two-way communication system. |
IBC 1110.2 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the
nearest like accessible element shall be provided at the following locations.
These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility: � At exits and elevators serving a required
accessible space, but not providing an approved accessible means of egress,
signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1007.7. |
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216.5 Parking. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be identified
by signs complying with 502.6. |
4.1.2(7)(a) Parking spaces designated as reserved for
individuals with disabilities; |
IBC 1110.1 1. Accessible parking spaces required by Section
1106.1 except where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or
less. |
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EXCEPTIONS: �1. Where a total of four or fewer parking
spaces, including accessible parking spaces, are provided on a site,
identification of accessible parking spaces shall not be required. |
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2. In residential facilities,
where parking spaces are assigned to specific residential dwelling units,
identification of accessible parking spaces shall not be required. |
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IBC 1110.1 2. Accessible passenger
loading zones. |
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216.6 Entrances. Where not all entrances comply with 404,
entrances complying with 404 shall be identified by the International Symbol
of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with
703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest entrance complying with 404
shall be provided at entrances that do not comply with 404. |
4.1.2(7)(c) Accessible entrances when not all are accessible
(inaccessible entrances shall have directional signage to indicate the route
to the nearest accessible entrance); 4.1.3(8)(d) Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5, which indicates the location of the nearest
accessible entrance. 4.1.6(c)
Accessible entrances when not all are accessible (inaccessible entrances
shall have directional signage to indicate the route to the nearest
accessible entrance); |
IBC 1110.1 5. Accessible entrances where not all entrances
are accessible. IBC 1110.2 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the
nearest like accessible element shall be provided at the following locations.
These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of
Accessibility: �Inaccessible building
entrances |
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216.7 Elevators. Where existing elevators do not comply with 407,
elevators complying with 407 shall be clearly identified with the
International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. |
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IBC 1110.2 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the
nearest like accessible element shall be provided at the following locations.
These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of
Accessibility: � Elevators not serving an accessible route. |
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216.8 Toilet Rooms and
Bathing Rooms. Where existing toilet
rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, directional signs indicating
the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with 603
within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with 703.5 and
shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with
703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with
603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with 603 shall be identified
by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where
clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use
exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603
shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying
with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with
603. |
4.1.2(7)(d) Accessible toilet and bathing facilities when not
all are accessible. 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii)� When
existing toilet or bathing facilities are being altered and are not made
accessible, signage complying with 4.30.1,4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5 and 4.30.7
shall be provided indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet or
bathing facility within the facility. |
IBC 1110.1 Signs. 4.
Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms
are clustered at a single location. IBC E107.1 Signs.
Required accessible portable toilets and bathing facilities shall be
identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility. IBC 1110.2 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the
nearest like accessible element shall be provided at the following locations.
These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of
Accessibility: � Inaccessible public toilets and bathing
facilities. At each separate-sex toilet and bathing room indicating
the location of the nearest unisex toilet or bathing room where provided in
accordance with Section 1109.2.1. |
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216.9 TTYs. Identification and directional signs for public
TTYs shall be provided in accordance with 216.9. 216.9.1 Identification Signs. Public TTYs shall be identified by the
International Symbol of TTY complying with 703.7.2.2. 216.9.2 Directional Signs. Directional signs indicating the location of the
nearest public TTY shall be provided at all banks of public pay telephones
not containing a public TTY. In addition, where signs provide direction to
public pay telephones, they shall also provide direction to public TTYs.
Directional signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International
Symbol of TTY complying with 703.7.2.2. |
4.30.7(3) Text Telephones. Text telephones required by
4.1.3(17)(c) shall be identified by the international TDD symbol (Fig 43(c)).
In addition, if a facility has a public text telephone, directional signage
indicating the location of the nearest text telephone shall be placed
adjacent to all banks of telephones which do not contain a text telephone.
Such directional signage shall include the international TDD symbol. If a
facility has no banks of telephones, the directional signage shall be
provided at the entrance (e.g., in a building directory). |
IBC E106.4.9 Signs. Public
TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTY complying with
ICC A117.1. Directional signs indicating the location of the nearest public
TTY shall be provided at banks of public pay telephones not containing a
public TTY. Additionally, where signs provide direction to public pay
telephones, they shall also provide direction to public TTYs. Such signs
shall comply with ICC A117.1 and shall include the International Symbol of
TTY. |
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216.10 Assistive Listening
Systems. Each assembly area required
by 219 to provide assistive listening systems shall provide signs informing
patrons of the availability of the assistive listening system. Assistive
listening signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International
Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss complying with 703.7.2.4. EXCEPTION: Where ticket offices or windows are provided,
signs shall not be required at each assembly area provided that signs are
displayed at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the
availability of assistive listening systems. |
4.30.7(4) Assistive Listening Systems. In assembly areas where permanently
installed assistive listening systems are required by 4.1.3(19)(b) the
availability of such systems shall be identified with signage that includes
the international symbol of access for hearing loss (Fig 43(d)). |
IBC 1110.3 Other signs Signage indicating special accessibility
provisions shall be provided as shown: 1. Each assembly area required to comply with
Section 1108.2.7 shall provide a sign notifying patrons of the availability
of assistive listening systems. Exception: Where ticket offices or windows are provided,
signs are not required at each assembly area provided that signs are displayed
at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the availability of
assistive listening systems. |
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216.11 Check-Out Aisles. Where more than one check-out aisle is provided,
check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be identified by the International
Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where check-out aisles are
identified by numbers, letters, or functions, signs identifying check-out
aisles complying with 904.3 shall be located in the same location as the
check-out aisle identification. EXCEPTION: Where all check-out aisles serving a single
function comply with 904.3, signs complying with 703.7.2.1 shall not be
required. |
7.3(3)
Signage identifying accessible check-out aisles shall comply with
4.30.7 and shall be mounted above the check-out aisle in the same location
where the check-out number or type of check-out is displayed. |
IBC 1110.1 Signs 6. Accessible check-out
aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall
be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the check-out aisle
number or type of check-out identification. |
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216.12 Amusement Rides. Signs identifying the type of access provided on
amusement rides shall be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. In
addition, where accessible unload areas also serve as accessible load areas,
signs indicating the location of the accessible load and unload areas shall
be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. |
See Appendix 15.1.6 |
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217
Telephones
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4.1.3(17) Public telephones: |
IBC SECTION E106 TELEPHONES |
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217.1 General. Where coin-operated public pay telephones,
coinless public pay telephones, public closed-circuit telephones, public
courtesy phones, or other types of public telephones are provided, public
telephones shall be provided in accordance with 217 for each type of public
telephone provided. For purposes of this section, a bank of telephones shall
be considered to be two or more�
adjacent telephones. |
(a) If public pay telephones, public closed circuit telephones, or other
public telephones are provided, then they shall comply with 4.31.2 through 4.31.8 to the extent required by the following table: |
IBC E106.1 General. Where
coin-operated public pay telephones, coinless public pay telephones, public
closed-circuit telephones, courtesy phones or other types of public
telephones are provided, accessible public telephones shall be provided in
accordance with Sections E106.2 through E106.5 for each type of public
telephone provided. For purposes of this section, a bank of telephones shall
be considered two or more adjacent telephones. |
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217.2 Wheelchair Accessible
Telephones. Where public telephones are
provided, wheelchair accessible telephones complying with 704.2 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 217.2. |
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IBC E106.2 Wheelchair-accessible
telephones. Where public telephones are provided,
wheelchair-accessible telephones complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided
in accordance with Table E106.2. |
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EXCEPTION: Drive-up only public telephones shall not be
required to comply with 217.2. |
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Table
217.2 Wheelchair Accessible Telephones
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IBC Table E106.2 Wheelchair Accessible Telephones |
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Number of Telephones Provided on a Floor, Level
or Exterior Site |
Minimum Number of Required Wheelchair Accessible
Telephones |
Number of each type of
telephone provided on each floor |
Number of telephones
required to comply with 4.31.2 through 4.31.81 |
Number of Telephones Provided on a Floor, Level
or Exterior Site |
Minimum Required Number of Wheelchair Accessible
Telephones |
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1 or more single units |
1 per floor, level and exterior site |
1 or more single unit |
1 per floor |
1 or more single unit |
1 per floor, level and exterior site |
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1 bank |
1 per floor, level and exterior site |
1 bank� |
1 per floor |
1 bank |
1 per floor, level and exterior site |
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2 or more banks |
1 per bank |
2 or more banks� |
1 per bank. Accessible unit
may be installed as a single unit in proximity (either visible or with
signage) to the bank. At least one public telephone per floor shall meet the
requirements for a forward reach telephone� |
2 or more banks |
1 per bank |
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� Additional public
telephones may be installed at any height. Unless otherwise specified,
accessible telephones may be either forward or side reach telephones. � A bank consists of two or
more adjacent public telephones, often installed as a unit. � EXCEPTION: For
exterior installations only, if dial tone first service is available, then a
side reach telephone may be installed instead of the required forward reach
telephone. |
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217.3 Volume Controls. All public telephones shall have volume controls
complying with 704.3. |
(b)
All telephones required to be accessible and complying with 4.31.2 through 4.31.8 shall be equipped with a volume control. In
addition, 25 percent, but never less than one, of all other public telephones
provided shall be equipped with a volume control and shall be dispersed among
all types of public telephones, including closed circuit telephones,
throughout the building or facility. Signage complying with applicable
provisions of 4.30.7
shall be provided. |
IBC E106.3 Volume controls. All
public telephones provided shall have volume control complying with ICC
A117.1. |
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217.4 TTYs. TTYs complying with 704.4 shall be provided in
accordance with 217.4. |
(c)
The following shall be provided in accordance with 4.31.9: (i) If a total of four or
more public pay telephones (including both interior and exterior telephones)
is provided at a site, and at least one is in an interior location, then at
least one interior public text telephone shall be provided |
IBC E106.4 TTYs. TTYs
complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided in accordance with Sections
E106.4.1 through E106.4.9. |
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217.4.1 Bank Requirement. Where four or more public pay telephones are
provided at a bank of telephones, at least one public TTY complying with
704.4 shall be provided at that bank. |
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IBC E106.4.1 Bank requirement. Where
four or more public pay telephones are provided at a bank of telephones, at
least one public TTY shall be provided at that bank. |
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EXCEPTION: TTYs shall not be required at banks of
telephones located within 200 feet (61 m) of, and on the same floor as, a
bank containing a public TTY. |
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Exception:
TTYs are not required at banks of telephones located within 200 feet
(60 960 mm) of, and on the same floor as, a bank containing a public TTY. |
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217.4.2 Floor Requirement. TTYs in public buildings shall be provided in
accordance with 217.4.2.1. TTYs in private buildings shall be provided in
accordance with 217.4.2.2. |
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IBC E106.4.2 Floor requirement. Where
four or more public pay telephones are provided on a floor of a privately
owned building, at least one public TTY shall be provided on that floor.
Where at least one public pay telephone is provided on a floor of a publicly
owned building, at least one public TTY shall be provided on that floor. |
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217.4.2.1 Public Buildings. Where at least one public pay telephone is
provided on a floor of a public building, at least one public TTY shall be
provided on that floor. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(17)(c)(i) |
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217.4.2.2 Private Buildings. Where four or more public pay telephones are
provided on a floor of a private building, at least one public TTY shall be
provided on that floor. |
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217.4.3 Building Requirement. TTYs in public buildings shall be provided in
accordance with 217.4.3.1. TTYs in private buildings shall be provided in
accordance with 217.4.3.2. |
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217.4.3.1 Public Buildings. Where at least one public pay telephone is
provided in a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in
the building. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided in a public
use area of a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in
the public building in a public use area. |
(ii) If an interior public
pay telephone is provided in a stadium or arena, in a convention center, in a
hotel with a convention center, or in a covered mall, at least one interior
public text telephone shall be provided in the facility |
IBC E106.4.3 Building
requirement. Where four or more public pay telephones are
provided in a privately owned building, at least one public TTY shall be
provided in the building. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided
in a publicly owned building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in
the building. |
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217.4.3.2 Private Buildings. Where four or more public pay telephones are
provided in a private building, at least one public TTY shall be provided in
the building. |
See E106.4.3 |
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217.4.4 Exterior Site
Requirement. Where four or more public
pay telephones are provided on an exterior site, at least one public TTY
shall be provided on the site. |
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IBC E106.4.4 Site requirement. Where
four or more public pay telephones are provided on a site, at least one
public TTY shall be provided on the site. |
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217.4.5 Rest Stops, Emergency
Roadside Stops, and Service Plazas. Where
at least one public pay telephone is provided at a public rest stop,
emergency roadside stop, or service plaza, at least one public TTY shall be
provided. |
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IBC E106.4.5 Rest stops,
emergency road stops, and service plazas. Where a public pay
telephone is provided at a public rest stop, emergency road stop or service
plaza, at least one public TTY shall be provided. |
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217.4.6 Hospitals. Where at least one public pay telephone is
provided serving a hospital emergency room, hospital recovery room, or hospital
waiting room, at least one public TTY shall be provided at each location. |
(iii) If a public pay
telephone is located in or adjacent to a hospital emergency room, hospital
recovery room, or hospital waiting room, one public text telephone shall be
provided at each such location. |
IBC E106.4.6 Hospitals. Where
a public pay telephone is provided in or adjacent to a hospital emergency
room, hospital recovery room or hospital waiting room, at least one public
TTY shall be provided at each such location. |
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217.4.7 Transportation
Facilities. In transportation
facilities, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through 217.4.4, where
at least one public pay telephone serves a particular entrance to a bus or
rail facility, at least one public TTY shall be provided to serve that
entrance. In airports, in addition to the requirements of 217.4.1 through
217.4.4, where four or more public pay telephones are located in a terminal
outside the security areas, a concourse within the security areas, or a
baggage claim area in a terminal, at least one public TTY shall be provided
in each location. |
10.3.1(12) Text Telephones: The following shall be provided
in accordance with 4.31.9: (a) If an interior public pay
telephone is provided in a transit facility (as defined by the Department of
Transportation) at least one interior public text telephone shall be provided
in the station. (b) Where four or more public
pay telephones serve a particular entrance to a rail station and at least one
is in an interior location, at least one interior public text telephone shall
be provided to serve that entrance. Compliance with this section constitutes
compliance with section 4.1.3(17)(c). |
IBC E106.4.7 Transportation
facilities. Transportation facilities shall be provided with
TTYs in accordance with Sections E109.2.5 and E110.2 in addition to the TTYs
required by Sections E106.4.1 through E106.4.4. |
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10.4.1(4) Where public pay telephones are provided, and at
least one is at an interior location, a public text telephone shall be provided
in compliance with 4.31.9.
Additionally, if four or more public pay telephones are located in any of the
following locations, at least one public text telephone� shall also be provided in that location: (a) a main terminal outside
the security areas; (b) a concourse within the
security areas; or (c) a baggage claim area in a
terminal. Compliance with this section
constitutes compliance with section 4.1.3(17)(c). |
IBC E109.2.5 TTYs. Where
a public pay telephone is provided in a transit facility (as defined by the
Department of Transportation) at least one public TTY complying with ICC
A117.1, Section 704.4, shall be provided in the station. In� addition, where one or more public pay
telephones serve a particular entrance to a transportation facility, at least
one TTY telephone complying with ICC A117.1, Section 704.4, shall be provided
to serve that entrance. |
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IBC E110.2 TTYs. Where
public pay telephones are provided, at least one TTY shall be provided in
compliance with ICC A117.1,
Section 704.4. Additionally, if four or more public pay telephones are
located in a main terminal outside the security areas, a concourse within the
security areas or a baggage claim area in a terminal, at least one public TTY
complying with ICC A117.1, Section 704.4, shall also be provided in each such
location. |
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217.4.8 Detention and
Correctional Facilities. In detention and
correctional facilities, where at least one pay telephone is provided in a
secured area used only by detainees or inmates and security personnel, at
least one TTY shall be provided in at least one secured area. |
See
Appendix 4.1.3(17)(c)(iv) |
IBC E106.4.8 Detention and
correctional facilities. In detention and correctional
facilities, where a public pay telephone is provided in a secured area used
only by detainees or inmates and security personnel, then at least one TTY
shall be provided in at least one secured area. |
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217.5 Shelves for Portable
TTYs. Where a bank of telephones
in the interior of a building consists of three or more public pay telephones,
at least one public pay telephone at the bank shall be provided with a shelf
and an electrical outlet in accordance with 704.5. |
4.1.3(17)(d) Where a bank of telephones in the interior of a building consists of
three or more public pay telephones, at least one public pay telephone in
each such bank shall be equipped with a shelf and outlet in compliance with 4.31.9(2). |
IBC E106.5 Shelves for portable
TTYs. Where a bank of telephones in the interior of a
building consists of three or more public pay telephones, at least one public
pay telephone at the bank shall be provided with a shelf and an electrical
outlet in accordance with ICC A117.1. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Secured areas of detention
and correctional facilities where shelves and outlets are prohibited for
purposes of security or safety shall not be required to comply with 217.5. |
See
Appendix 4.1.3(17)(d) Exception |
Exceptions: 1. In
secured areas of detention and correctional facilities, if shelves and
outlets are prohibited for purposes of security or safety shelves and outlets
for TTYs are not required to be provided. |
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2. The shelf and electrical
outlet shall not be required at a bank of telephones with a TTY. |
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The shelf and electrical outlet shall not be required at a bank of telephones
with a TTY. |
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218
Transportation Facilities
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10. TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES. |
IBC SECTION E109 TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES AND STATIONS |
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218.1 General. Transportation facilities shall comply with 218. |
See 10.1 |
IBC E109.1 General. Fixed
transportation facilities and stations shall comply with the applicable
provisions of Sections E109.2 and E109.3. |
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218.2 New and Altered Fixed
Guideway Stations. New and altered
stations in rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, high speed
rail, and other fixed guideway systems shall comply with 810.5 through
810.10. |
10.3.1 New Construction. New stations in rapid
rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity bus, intercity rail, high speed
rail, and other fixed guideway systems (e.g., automated guideway transit, monorails,
etc.) shall comply with the following provisions, as applicable�. |
IBC E109.2 New construction. New
stations in rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, high speed
rail and other fixed guideway systems shall comply with Sections E109.2.1
through E109.2.8. |
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10.3.3 Existing Facilities:
Alterations. (1) For the purpose of
complying with 4.1.6(2)
(Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function), an area of primary
function shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49 C.F.R.
37.43(c); (Department of
Transportation's ADA Rule) or 28 C.F.R. 36.403 (Department of Justice's ADA Rule). |
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218.3 Key Stations and
Existing Intercity Rail Stations.
Key stations and existing intercity rail stations shall comply with 810.5
through 810.10. |
10.3.2 Existing Facilities:
Key Stations. (1)
Rapid, light and commuter rail key stations, as defined under criteria
established by the Department of Transportation in subpart C of 49 C.F.R.
part 37 and existing intercity rail stations shall provide at least one
accessible route from an accessible entrance to those areas necessary for use
of the transportation system. (2)
The accessible route required by 10.3.2(1) shall include the features specified in
10.3.1(1), (4)-(9), (11)-(15), and (17)-(19). (3)
Where technical infeasibility in existing stations requires the accessible
route to lead from the public way to a paid area of the transit system, an
accessible fare collection system, complying with 10.3.1(7), shall be provided along such accessible route. (4) In
light rail, rapid rail and commuter rail key stations, the platform or a
portion thereof and the vehicle floor shall be coordinated so that the
vertical difference, measured when the vehicle is at rest, is within plus or
minus 1-1/2 inches under all normal passenger load conditions, and the
horizontal gap, measured when the vehicle is at rest, is no greater than 3
inches for at least one door of each vehicle or car required to be accessible
by 49 C.F.R. part 37. EXCEPTION 1: Existing vehicles retrofitted to meet the
requirements of 49 C.F.R. 37.93 (one-car-per-train rule) shall be coordinated with the platform such
that, for at least one door, the vertical difference between the vehicle
floor and the platform, measured when the vehicle is at rest with 50% normal
passenger capacity, is within plus or minus 2 inches and the horizontal gap
is no greater than 4 inches. EXCEPTION 2: Where it is not structurally or operationally
feasible to meet the horizontal gap or vertical difference requirements,
mini-high platforms, car-borne or platform mounted lifts, ramps or bridge
plates, or similar manually deployed devices, meeting the applicable
requirements of 36 C.F.R. part 1192, or 49 C.F.R. part 38, shall suffice. (5)
New direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities
shall, to the maximum extent feasible, have an accessible route complying
with 4.3 from the point of connection
to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the
public. Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall
be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all
transportation system elements used by the public. |
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218.4 Bus Shelters. Where provided, bus shelters shall comply with
810.3. |
See
10.2.1(2) |
IBC E108.1 General. Bus
stops shall comply with Sections E108.2 through E108.5. |
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10.4. Airports. |
IBC SECTION E110 AIRPORTS |
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IBC E110.1 New construction. New
construction of airports shall comply with Sections E110.2 through E110.4. |
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218.5 Other Transportation
Facilities. In other transportation
facilities, public address systems shall comply with 810.7 and clocks shall
comply with 810.8. |
10.4.1(6) Terminal information systems which broadcast
information to the general public through a public address system shall
provide a means to provide the same or equivalent information to persons with
a hearing loss or who are deaf. Such methods may include, but are not limited
to, visual paging systems using video monitors and computer technology. For persons
with certain types of hearing loss such methods may include, but are not
limited to, an assistive listening system complying with 4.33.7. 10.4.1(7) Where clocks are provided for use by the general
public the clock face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly
visible. Hands, numerals, and/or digits shall contrast with their background
either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. Where clocks are mounted overhead,
numerals and/or digits shall comply with 4.30.3. Clocks shall be placed in uniform locations
throughout the facility to the maximum extent practicable. |
IBC E110.3 Terminal information
systems. Where terminal information systems convey audible
information to the public, the same or equivalent information shall be
provided in a visual format. IBC E110.4 Clocks. Where
clocks are provided for use by the general public, the clock face shall be
uncluttered so that its elements are clearly visible. Hands, numerals and
digits shall contrast with their background either light-on-dark or dark-on-light.
Where clocks are mounted overhead, numerals and digits shall comply with ICC
A117.1, Section 703.4. |
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IBC E107.4 Other signs. Signage
indicating special accessibility provisions shall be provided as follows: 1. At
bus stops and terminals, signage must be provided in accordance with Section
E108.4. 2. At
fixed facilities and stations, signage must be provided in accordance with
Sections E109.2.2 through E109.2.2.3. 3. At
airports, terminal information systems must be provided in accordance with
Section E110.3. |
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219
Assistive Listening Systems
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4.1.3(19) Assembly Areas: |
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219.1 General. Assistive listening systems shall be provided in
accordance with 219 and shall comply with 706. |
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219.2 Required Systems. In each assembly area where audible
communication is integral to the use of the space, an assistive listening
system shall be provided. |
(b)
This paragraph applies to assembly areas where audible communications are
integral to the use of the space (e.g., concert and lecture halls, playhouses
and movie theaters, meeting rooms, etc.). Such assembly areas, if (1) they
accommodate at least 50 persons, or if they have audio-amplification systems,
and (2) they have fixed seating, shall have a permanently installed assistive
listening system complying with 4.33. For other assembly areas, a permanently
installed assistive listening system, or an adequate number of electrical
outlets or other supplementary wiring necessary to support a portable
assistive listening system shall be provided. The minimum number of receivers
to be provided shall be equal to 4 percent of the total number of seats, but
in no case less than two. Signage complying with applicable provisions of 4.30 shall be installed to notify patrons of the
availability of a listening system. |
IBC 1108.2.5 Assistive listening systems. Each assembly area where audible communications
are integral to the use of the space shall have an assistive listening
system. |
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EXCEPTION: Other than in courtrooms, assistive listening
systems shall not be required where audio amplification is not provided. |
Exception: �Other than in courtrooms, an
assistive listening system is not required where there is no audio
amplification systems. |
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219.3 Receivers. Receivers complying with 706.2 shall be provided
for assistive listening systems in each assembly area in accordance with
Table 219.3. Twenty-five percent minimum of receivers provided, but no fewer
than two, shall be hearing-aid compatible in accordance with 706.3. |
IBC 1108.2.5.1
Receivers. Receivers shall be provided for assistive
listening systems in accordance with Table 1108.2.7.1. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where a building contains
more than one assembly area and the assembly areas required to provide
assistive listening systems are under one management, the total number of
required receivers shall be permitted to be calculated according to the
total number of seats in the assembly areas in the building provided that all
receivers are usable with all systems. |
Exception: Where a building contains
more than one assembly area, the total number of required receivers shall be
permitted to be calculated according to the total number of seats in the
assembly areas in the building provided that all receivers are usable with
all systems, and if assembly areas required to provide assistive listening
are under one management. |
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2. Where all seats in an
assembly area are served by an induction loop assistive listening system, the
minimum number of receivers required by Table 219.3 to be hearing-aid
compatible shall not be required to be provided. |
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Table
219.3
Receivers
for Assistive Listening Systems
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Table 1108.2.7.1
Receivers
for Assistive Listening Systems
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Capacity
of Seating in Assembly Area
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Minimum
Number of Required Receivers
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Minimum
Number of Required Receivers Required to be Hearing-aid Compatible
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Capacity
of Seating in Assembly Areas
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Minimum
Required Number of Receivers
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Minimum
Number of Receivers to be Hearing-aid Compatible
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50 or less
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2
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2
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50 or less |
2
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2
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51 to 200
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�2, plus 1 per 25
seats over 50 seats1
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2
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51 to 200
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�2, plus 1 per 25
seats over 50 seats*
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2
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201 to 500
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�2, plus 1 per 25
seats over 50 seats1
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1 per 4 receivers1
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201 to 500
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�2, plus 1 per 25
seats over 50 seats*
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1 per 4 receivers*
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501 to 1000
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20, plus 1 per 33 seats over 500 seats1
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1 per 4 receivers1
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501 to 1000
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20, plus 1 per 33 seats over 500 seats*
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1 per 4 receivers*
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1001 to 2000
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35, plus 1 per 50 seats over 1000 seats1
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1 per 4 receivers1
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1001 to 2000
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35, plus 1 per 50 seats over 1000 seats*
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1 per 4 receivers*
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2001 and over
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55, plus 1 per 100 seats over 2000 seats1
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1 per 4 receivers1
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2001 and over
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55, plus 1 per 100 seats over 2000 seats*
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1 per 4 receivers*
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1 or
fraction thereof
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fraction thereof
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220.1 General. Where automatic teller machines or self-service
fare vending, collection, or adjustment machines are provided, at least one
of each type provided at each location shall comply with 707. Where bins are
provided for envelopes, waste paper, or other purposes, at least one of each
type shall comply with 811. |
4.1.3(20) Where automated teller machines (ATMs) are
provided, each ATM shall comply with the requirements of 4.34 except where two or more are provided at a
location, then only one must comply. EXCEPTION: Drive-up-only automated teller machines are not
required to comply with 4.27.2, 4.27.3 and 4.34.3. |
IBC E105.6 Automatic teller
machines and fare machines. Where automatic teller
machines or self-service fare vending, collection or adjustment machines are
provided, at least one machine of each type at each location where such
machines are provided shall be accessible. Where bins are provided for
envelopes, wastepaper or other purposes, at least one of each type shall be
accessible. |
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10.3.1(7) Automatic fare vending, collection and
adjustment (e.g., add-fare) systems shall comply with 4.34.2, 4.34.3, 4.34.4, and 4.34.5. At each accessible entrance such devices shall
be located on an accessible route. If self-service fare collection devices
are provided for the use of the general public, at least one accessible
device for entering, and at least one for exiting, unless one device serves
both functions, shall be provided at each accessible point of entry or exit.
Accessible fare collection devices shall have a minimum clear opening width
of 32 inches; shall permit passage of a wheelchair; and, where provided, coin
or card slots and controls necessary for operation shall comply with 4.27. Gates which must be pushed open by wheelchair
or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous surface extending from 2
inches above the floor to 27 inches above the floor and shall comply with 4.13. Where the circulation path does not coincide
with that used by the general public, accessible fare collection systems
shall be located at or adjacent to the accessible point of entry or
exit. |
IBC E109.2.3 Fare machines. Self-service
fare vending, collection and adjustment machines shall comply with ICC
A117.1, Section 707. Where self-service fare vending, collection or
adjustment machines are provided for the use of the general public, at least
one accessible machine of each type provided shall be provided at each
accessible point of entry and exit. |
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IBC 1108.1 General. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the requirements
of Sections 1108.2 through 1108.4 shall apply to specific occupancies. |
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IBC 1108.2 Assembly area seating. Assembly areas with fixed seating shall comply
with Sections 1108.2.1 through 1108.2.8. Dining areas shall comply with
Section 1108.2.9. |
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IBC 1108.2.1 Services. Services and facilities provided in areas not
required to be accessible shall be provided on an accessible level and shall
be accessible. |
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221
Assembly Areas
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4.1.3(19) Assembly Areas: |
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221.1 General. Assembly areas shall provide wheelchair spaces,
companion seats, and designated aisle seats complying with 221 and 802. In
addition, lawn seating shall comply with 221.5. 221.2 Wheelchair Spaces. Wheelchair spaces complying with 221.2 shall be
provided in assembly areas with fixed seating. 221.2.1 Number and Location. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided complying
with 221.2.1. 221.2.1.1 General Seating. Wheelchair spaces complying with 802.1 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1. |
(a) In
places of assembly with fixed seating accessible wheelchair locations shall
comply with 4.33.2, 4.33.3, and 4.33.4 and shall be provided consistent with the
following table: |
IBC 1108.2.2 Wheelchair spaces. In theaters, bleachers, grandstands, stadiums,
arenas and other fixed seating assembly areas, accessible wheelchair spaces
complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided in accordance with Sections
1108.2.21 through 1108.2.2.3. IBC 1108.2.2.1 General seating. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided in
accordance with Table 1108.2.2.1 |
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Table
221.2.1.1
Number
of Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas
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IBC Table 1108.2.2.1
Accessible
Wheelchair Spaces
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Number
of Seats
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Minimum
Number or Required Wheelchair Spaces
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Capacity of Seating in Assembly Area |
Number of Required Wheelchair Locations |
Capacity
of Seating in Assembly Areas
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Minimum
Required Number or Wheelchair Spaces
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4 to 25
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1
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4 to 25 |
1 |
4 to 25
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1
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26 to 50
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2
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26 to 50 |
2 |
26 to 50
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2
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4
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51 to 300 |
4 |
51 to 150
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5
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151 to 300
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5
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301 to 500
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6
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301 to 500 |
6 |
301 to 500
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501 to 5000
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6, plus 1 for each 150, or fraction thereof, between 501
through 5000
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over 500 |
6 plus 1 additional space for each total seating
capacity increase of 100 |
501 to 5000
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6, plus 1 for each 150, or fraction thereof, between 501
through 5000
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5001 and over
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36, plus 1 for each 200, or fraction thereof, over 5000
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5001 and over
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221.2.1.2 Luxury Boxes, Club
Boxes, and Suites in Arenas, Stadiums, and Grandstands. In each luxury box, club box, and suite within
arenas, stadiums, and grandstands, wheelchair spaces complying with 802.1
shall be provided in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1. |
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IBC 1108.2.2.2 Luxury boxes, club boxes and suites. In each luxury box, club box, and suite within
arenas, stadiums, and grandstands, wheelchair spaces shall be provided in
accordance with Table 1108.2.2.1. |
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ANSI 802.10.3 Dispersion by Type.
Where there are seating areas, each having distinct services or amenities,
wheelchair space locations shall be provided within each seating area. |
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221.2.1.3 Other Boxes. In boxes other than those required to comply
with 221.2.1.2, the total number of wheelchair spaces required shall be
determined in accordance with Table 221.2.1.1. Wheelchair spaces shall be
located in not less than 20 percent of all boxes provided. Wheelchair spaces
shall comply with 802.1. |
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IBC 1108.2.2.3 Other boxes. In boxes other than those required to comply
with Section 1108.2.2.2, the total number of wheelchair spaces provided shall
be determined in accordance with Table 1108.2.2.1. Wheelchair spaces shall be
located in not less than 20 percent of all boxes provided. |
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IBC 1108.2.3
Dispersion of wheelchair spaces in multilevel assembly seating areas. In multilevel assembly seating areas,
wheelchair spaces shall be provided on the main floor level and on one of
each two additional floor or mezzanine levels. Wheelchair spaces shall be
provided in each luxury box, club box and suite within assembly facilities. Exceptions: 1. In multilevel assembly spaces utilized for
worship services, where the second floor or mezzanine level contains 25
percent or less of the total seating capacity, wheelchair spaces shall be
permitted to all be located on the main level. 2. In multilevel
assembly seating where the second floor or mezzanine level provides 25
percent or less of the total seating capacity and 300 or fewer seats,
wheelchair spaces� shall be permitted
to all be located on the main level. |
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221.2.1.4 Team or Player
Seating. At least one wheelchair
space complying with 802.1 shall be provided in team or player seating areas
serving areas of sport activity. EXCEPTION: Wheelchair spaces shall not be required in team
or player seating areas serving bowling lanes not required to comply with
206.2.11. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(19) |
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221.2.2 Integration. Wheelchair spaces shall be an integral part of
the seating plan. 221.2.3 Lines of Sight and
Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall
provide lines of sight complying with 802.2 and shall comply with 221.2.3. In
providing lines of sight, wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed. Wheelchair
spaces shall provide spectators with choices of seating locations and viewing
angles that are substantially equivalent to, or better than, the choices of
seating locations and viewing angles available to all other spectators. When
the number of wheelchair spaces required by 221.2.1 has been met, further
dispersion shall not be required. |
4.33.3 Placement of Wheelchair Locations. Wheelchair areas shall be an integral part of
any fixed seating plan and shall be provided so as to provide people with
physical disabilities a choice of admission prices and lines of sight
comparable to those for members of the general public. They shall adjoin an
accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in case of emergency.
At least one companion fixed seat shall be provided next to each wheelchair
seating area. When the seating capacity exceeds 300, wheelchair spaces shall
be provided in more than one location. Readily removable seats may be
installed in wheelchair spaces when the spaces are not required to
accommodate wheelchair users. 4.1.6(3)(f) Assembly Areas: (i) Where it is technically
infeasible to disperse accessible seating throughout an altered assembly
area, accessible seating areas may be clustered. Each accessible seating area
shall have provisions for companion seating and shall be located on an
accessible route that also serves as a means of emergency egress |
ANSI
802.6 Integration of Wheelchair Space Locations.
Wheelchair space locations shall be an integral part of any seating area. ANSI
802.10 Wheelchair Space Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall be
dispersed to the minimum number of locations in accordance with Table 802.10.
Wheelchair space locations shall be dispersed in accordance with Sections
802.10.1, 802.10.2 and 802.10.3. In addition, in spaces utilized primarily
for viewing motion picture projection, wheelchair space locations shall be
dispersed in accordance with Section 802.10.4. Once the required number of
wheelchair space locations has been met, further dispersion is not required. |
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ANSI Table 802.10 Wheelchair Space
Dispersion |
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Total
seating in Assembly Areas |
Minimum
required number of wheelchair spaces |
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Up to
150 |
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to 1000 |
3 |
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1001
to 5,000 |
3, plus
1 additional space for each 1,000 seats or portions thereof above 1,000 |
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5,001
and over |
7,
plus 1 additional space for each 2,000 seats or portions thereof above 5,000 |
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EXCEPTION: Wheelchair spaces in team or player seating
areas serving areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with
221.2.3. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(19)(c) |
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221.2.3.1 Horizontal
Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall be
dispersed horizontally. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Horizontal dispersion
shall not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats if the
companion seats required by 221.3 and wheelchair spaces are located within
the 2nd or 3rd quartile of the total row length. Intermediate aisles shall be
included in determining the total row length. If the row length in the 2nd
and 3rd quartile of a row is insufficient to accommodate the required number
of companion seats and wheelchair spaces, the additional companion seats and
wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located in the 1st and 4th
quartile of the row. 2. In row seating, two
wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located side-by-side. |
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ANSI
802.10.1 Horizontal Dispersion. Wheelchair space locations
shall be dispersed horizontally to provide viewing options. Locations shall
be separated by a minimum of 10 intervening seats. Two wheelchair spaces
shall be permitted to be located side�by�side. EXCEPTION: In
venues where wheelchair space locations are provided on only one side or on
two opposite sides of the performance area or playing field, horizontal
dispersion is not required where the locations are within the 2nd or 3rd
quartile of the total row length. The wheelchair space locations and
companion seats shall be permitted to overlap into the 1st and 4th quartile
of the total row length if the 2nd and 3rd quartile of the row length does
not provide the required length for the wheelchair space locations and
companion seats. All intermediate aisles shall be included in determining the
total row length. |
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221.2.3.2 Vertical
Dispersion. Wheelchair spaces shall be
dispersed vertically at varying distances from the screen, performance area,
or playing field. In addition, wheelchair spaces shall be located in each
balcony or mezzanine that is located on an accessible route. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Vertical dispersion shall
not be required in assembly areas with 300 or fewer seats if the wheelchair
spaces provide viewing angles that are equivalent to, or better than, the
average viewing angle provided in the facility. 2. In bleachers, wheelchair
spaces shall not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points
of entry to bleacher seating. |
4.33.3 Placement of Wheelchair Locations. EXCEPTION:
Accessible viewing positions may be clustered for bleachers, balconies, and
other areas having sight lines that require slopes of greater than 5 percent.
Equivalent accessible viewing positions may be located on levels having
accessible egress. |
ANSI
802.10.2 Dispersion for Variety of Distances from the Event.
Wheelchair space locations shall be dispersed at a variety of distances from
the event to provide viewing options. Locations shall be separated by a
minimum of five intervening rows. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In bleachers, wheelchair space locations shall
not be required to be provided in rows other than rows at points of entry to
bleacher seating. 2. In spaces utilized for viewing motion picture
projections, assembly spaces with 300 seats or less shall not be required to
comply with Section 802.10.2. 3. In spaces other than those utilized for
viewing motion picture projections, assembly spaces with 300 seats or less
shall not be required to comply with Section 802.10.2 if the wheelchair space
locations are within the front 50 percent of the total rows. |
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ANSI
802.10.4 Spaces Utilized Primarily for Viewing Motion Picture Projections. In spaces
utilized primarily for viewing motion picture projections, wheelchair space
locations shall comply with Section 802.10.4. |
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ANSI
802.10.4.1 Spaces with Seating on Risers. Where tiered seating
is provided, wheelchair space locations shall be integrated into the tiered
seating area. |
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ANSI
802.10.4.2 Distance from the Screen. Wheelchair space locations
shall be located within the rear 70 percent of the seats provided. |
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221.3 Companion Seats. At least one companion seat complying with 802.3
shall be provided for each wheelchair space required by 221.2.1. |
4.33.3 Placement of Wheelchair Locations.
Wheelchair areas shall be an integral part of any fixed seating plan and
shall be provided so as to provide people with physical disabilities a choice
of admission prices and lines of sight comparable to those for members of the
general public. They shall adjoin an accessible route that also serves as a
means of egress in case of emergency. At least one companion fixed seat shall
be provided next to each wheelchair seating area. When the seating capacity
exceeds 300, wheelchair spaces shall be provided in more than one location.
Readily removable seats may be installed in wheelchair spaces when the spaces
are not required to accommodate wheelchair users. |
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221.4 Designated Aisle Seats. At least 5 percent of the total number of aisle
seats provided shall comply with 802.4 and shall be the aisle seats located
closest to accessible routes. |
4.1.3(19)(a) �. In
addition, one percent, but not less than one, of all fixed seats shall be
aisle seats with no armrests on the aisle side, or removable or folding
armrests on the aisle side. Each such seat shall be identified by a sign or
marker. Signage notifying patrons of the availability of such seats shall be
posted at the ticket office. Aisle seats are not required to comply with 4.33.4. |
IBC 1108.2.4 Designated aisle seats. At least five percent, but not less than one, of
the total number of aisle seats provided shall be designated aisle seats. |
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EXCEPTION: Team or player seating areas serving areas of
sport activity shall not be required to comply with 221.4. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(5) Exception 4(f) |
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221.5 Lawn Seating. Lawn seating areas and exterior overflow seating
areas, where fixed seats are not provided, shall connect to an accessible
route. |
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IBC 1108.2.7.2 Public address
systems. Where stadiums, arenas and grandstands provide
audible public announcements, they shall also provide equivalent text
information regarding events and facilities in compliance with Sections
1108.2.7.2.1 and 1108.2.7.2.2. |
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IBC 1108.2.7.2.1 Pre-recorded
text messages. Where electronic signs are provided and have the
capability to display prerecorded text messages containing information that
is the same, or substantially equivalent, to information that is provided
audibly, signs shall display text that is equivalent to audible
announcements. Exception: Announcements
that cannot be prerecorded in advance of the event shall not be required to
be displayed. |
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IBC 1108.2.7.2.2 Real-time
messages. Where electronic signs are provided and have the
capability to display real-time messages containing information that is the
same, or substantially equivalent, to information that is provided audibly,
signs shall display text that is equivalent to audible announcements. |
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IBC 1109.12 Service facilities. Service facilities shall provide for accessible
features in accordance with Sections 1109.12.1 through 1109.12.5. |
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222 Dressing, Fitting, and
Locker Rooms 222.1 General. Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms, or locker
rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type
of use in each cluster provided shall comply with 803. |
4.1.3(21)
Where dressing and fitting rooms are provided for use by the general public,
patients, customers or employees, 5 percent, but never less than one, of
dressing rooms for each type of use in each cluster of dressing rooms shall
be accessible and shall comply with 4.35. See also Appendix
4.1.3(21) |
IBC 1109.12.1 Dressing, fitting and locker rooms. Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms or locker
rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type
of use in each cluster provided shall be accessible. |
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EXCEPTION: In alterations, where it is technically
infeasible to provide rooms in accordance with 222.1, one room for each sex
on each level shall comply with 803. Where only unisex rooms are provided,
unisex rooms shall be permitted. |
4.1.6(3)(h) Dressing Rooms: In alterations where technical
infeasibility can be demonstrated, one dressing room for each sex on each
level shall be made accessible. Where only unisex dressing rooms are
provided, accessible unisex dressing rooms may be used to fulfill this
requirement. |
IBC 3409.7.10 Dressing, fitting and locker rooms. Where it is technically infeasible to provide
accessible dressing, fitting or locker rooms at the same location as similar
types of rooms, one accessible room on the same level shall be provided.
Where separate-sex facilities are provided, accessible rooms for each sex
shall be provided. Separate-sex facilities are not required where only unisex
rooms are provided. |
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222.2 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in
dressing, fitting or locker rooms without individual compartments, at least
one of each type shall comply with 803.5. Where coat hooks or shelves are
provided in individual compartments at least one of each type complying with
803.5 shall be provided in individual compartments in dressing, fitting, or
locker rooms required to comply with 222.1. |
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IBC 1109.8.3 Coat hooks and folding shelves. Where coat hooks and shelves are provided in
toilet rooms, toilet compartments, or in dressing, fitting or locker rooms,
at least one of each type shall be accessible and shall be provided in accessible
toilet rooms without toilet compartments, accessible toilet compartments, and
accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms. |
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IBC 1107.1 General. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, occupancies
having dwelling units or sleeping units shall be provided with accessible
features in accordance with this section. |
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IBC 1107.2 Design. Dwelling units and sleeping units which are required to be Accessible
units shall comply with this code and the applicable portions of Chapters 1 through
9 of ICC A117.1. Type A and Type B units shall comply with the applicable
portions of Chapter 10 of ICC A117.1. Units required to be Type A units are
permitted to be designed and constructed as Accessible units. Units required
to be Type B units are permitted to be designed and constructed as Accessible
units or as Type A units. |
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IBC 1107.3 Accessible spaces. Rooms and spaces available to the general public
or available for use by residents and serving Accessible units, Type A units
or Type B units shall be accessible. Accessible spaces shall include toilet
and bathing rooms, kitchen, living and dining areas and any exterior spaces,
including patios, terraces and balconies. Exception: Recreational facilities in accordance with
Section 1109.14. |
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IBC 1107.4 Accessible route. At least one accessible route shall connect
accessible building or facility entrances with the primary entrance of each
Accessible unit, Type A unit and Type B unit within the building or facility
and with those exterior and interior spaces and facilities that serve the
units. Exceptions: 1. If the slope of the finished ground level
between accessible facilities and buildings exceeds one unit vertical in 12
units horizontal (1:12), or where physical barriers prevent the installation
of an accessible route, a vehicular route with parking that complies with
Section 1106 at each public or common use facility or building is permitted
in place of the accessible route. 2.��
Exterior decks, patios or balconies that are part of Type B units and
have impervious surfaces, and that are not more than 4 inches (102 mm) below
the finished floor level of the adjacent interior space of the unit. |
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IBC 1107.5 Group I. Occupancies in Group I shall be provided with accessible features in
accordance with Sections 1107.5.1 through 1107.5.5. |
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IBC 1107.5.1 Group I-1. Group I-1 occupancies shall be provided with
accessible features in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1.1 and 1107.5.1.2. |
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IBC 1107.5.1.1 Accessible units. At least 4 percent, but not less than one, of
the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units. |
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IBC 1107.5.1.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every dwelling and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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223
Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
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223.1 General. In licensed medical care facilities and licensed
long-term care facilities where the period of stay exceeds twenty-four hours,
patient or resident sleeping rooms shall be provided in accordance with 223. |
6.1 General. Medical care facilities included
in this section are those in which people receive physical or medical
treatment or care and where persons may need assistance in responding to an
emergency and where the period of stay may exceed 24 hours. In addition to
the requirements of 4.1 through 4.35, medical care facilities and buildings
shall comply with 6. |
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EXCEPTION: Toilet rooms that are part of critical or
intensive care patient sleeping rooms shall not be required to comply with
603. � |
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IBC 1109.2, exception 5. Toilet rooms that are a part of critical care
or intensive care sleeping rooms are not required to be accessible. |
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223.1.1 Alterations. Where sleeping rooms are altered or added, the
requirements of 223 shall apply only to the sleeping rooms being altered or
added until the number of sleeping rooms complies with the minimum number
required for new construction. |
6.1(4) Alterations to patient bedrooms. (a) When patient bedrooms are
being added or altered as part of a planned renovation of an entire wing, a
department, or other discrete area of an existing medical facility, a
percentage of the patient bedrooms that are being added or altered shall
comply with 6.3.
The percentage of accessible rooms provided shall be consistent with the
percentage of rooms required to be accessible by the applicable requirements
of 6.1(1), 6.1(2), or 6.1(3), until the number of accessible patient bedrooms
in the facility equals the overall number that would be required if the
facility were newly constructed. (For example, if 20 patient bedrooms are
being altered in the obstetrics department of a hospital, 2 of the altered
rooms must be made accessible. If, within the same hospital, 20 patient
bedrooms are being altered in a unit that specializes in treating mobility
impairments, all of the altered rooms must be made accessible.) Where
toilet/bathrooms are part of patient bedrooms which are added or altered and
required to be accessible, each such patient toilet/bathroom shall comply
with 6.4. (b) When patient bedrooms are
being added or altered individually, and not as part of an alteration of the
entire area, the altered patient bedrooms shall comply with 6.3, unless either: a) the number of accessible
rooms provided in the department or area containing the altered patient
bedroom equals the number of accessible patient bedrooms that would be
required if the percentage requirements of 6.1(1), 6.1(2), or 6.1(3) were applied to that department or area; or b)
the number of accessible patient bedrooms in the facility equals the overall
number that would be required if the facility were newly constructed. Where
toilet/bathrooms are part of patient bedrooms which are added or altered and
required to be accessible, each such toilet/bathroom shall comply with 6.4. |
IBC 3409.7.7 Dwelling or sleeping units. Where I‑1, I‑2 , I‑3, R‑1,
R‑2 or R-4 dwelling or sleeping units are being altered or added, the
requirements of Section 1107 for accessible or Type A units and Chapter 9 for
accessible alarms apply only to the quantity of spaces being altered or
added. |
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223.2 Hospitals,
Rehabilitation Facilities, Psychiatric Facilities and Detoxification
Facilities. Hospitals, rehabilitation
facilities, psychiatric facilities and detoxification facilities shall comply
with 223.2. |
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IBC 1107.5.3 Group I‑2 Hospitals. In general-purpose hospitals, psychiatric
facilities, detoxification facilities and residential care/assisted living
facilities of Group I‑2 shall be provided with accessible features in
accordance with Sections 1107.5.3.1 and 1107.5.3.2. |
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223.2.1 Facilities Not
Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility. In facilities not specializing in treating
conditions that affect mobility, at least 10 percent, but no fewer than one,
of the patient sleeping rooms shall provide mobility features complying with
805. |
6.1(1)
Hospitals - general purpose hospitals, psychiatric facilities, detoxification
facilities - At least 10 percent of patient bedrooms and toilets, and all
public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed
to be accessible. |
�IBC 1107.5.3.1 Accessible units. At least 10 percent, but not less than one, of
the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units. |
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IBC 1107.5.3.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every dwelling and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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223.2.2 Facilities
Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility. In facilities specializing in treating
conditions that affect mobility, 100 percent of the patient sleeping rooms
shall provide mobility features complying with 805. |
6.1(2) Hospitals and rehabilitation facilities that specialize
in treating conditions that affect mobility, or units within either that
specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility - All patient bedrooms
and toilets, and all public use and common use areas are required to be
designed and constructed to be accessible. |
IBC 1107.5.4 Group I-2 Rehabilitation facilities. In hospitals and rehabilitation facilities of
Group I‑2 which specialize in treating conditions that affect mobility,
or units within either which specialize in treating conditions that affect
mobility, 100 percent of the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be
Accessible units. |
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223.3 Long-Term Care
Facilities. In licensed long-term care
facilities, at least 50 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type of
resident sleeping room shall provide mobility features complying with 805. |
6.1(3) Long term care facilities, nursing homes - At
least 50 percent of patient bedrooms and toilets, and all public use and
common use areas are required to be designed and constructed to be accessible.
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IBC 1107.5.2 Group I‑2 Nursing homes. Nursing homes of Group I‑2 shall be
provided with accessible features in accordance with Sections 1107.5.2.1 and
1107.5.2.2. |
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IBC 1107.5.2.1 Accessible units. At least 50 percent, but not less than one, of
the dwelling units and sleeping units shall be Accessible units. |
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IBC 1107.5.2.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every dwelling and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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IBC 1107.6 Group R. Occupancies in Group R shall be provided with accessible features in
accordance with Sections 1107.6.1 through 1107.6.4. |
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224
Transient Lodging Guest Rooms
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9. ACCESSIBLE TRANSIENT
LODGING. (1) Except as specified in
the special technical provisions of this section, accessible transient
lodging shall comply with the applicable requirements of section 4. Transient
lodging includes facilities or portions thereof used for sleeping
accommodations, when not classed as a medical care facility. |
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224.1 General. Transient lodging facilities shall provide guest
rooms in accordance with 224. |
9.1 Hotels, Motels, Inns,
Boarding Houses, Dormitories, Resorts and Other Similar Places of Transient
Lodging. |
IBC 1107.6.1 Group R-1. Group R-1 occupancies shall be provided with
accessible features in accordance with Sections 1107.6.1.1 and 1107.6.1.2. |
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9.1.1 General. All public use and common use areas are required
to be designed and constructed to comply with section 4 (Accessible Elements and Spaces: Scope and
Technical Requirements). EXCEPTION: Sections 9.1 through 9.4 do not apply to an establishment located within a building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such proprietor. |
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9.5 Transient Lodging in
Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Transient Group Homes, and Other Social
Service Establishments. |
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9.5.1 New Construction. In new construction all
public use and common use areas are required to be designed and constructed
to comply with section 4. At least one of each
type of amenity (such as washers, dryers and similar equipment installed for
the use of occupants) in each common area shall be accessible and shall be
located on an accessible route to any accessible unit or sleeping
accommodation. EXCEPTION: Where elevators are not provided as allowed in 4.1.3(5), accessible amenities are not required on
inaccessible floors as long as one of each type is provided in common areas
on accessible floors. |
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224.1.1 Alterations. Where guest rooms are altered or added, the
requirements of 224 shall apply only to the guest rooms being altered or
added until the number of guest rooms complies with the minimum number
required for new construction. |
9.1.5. Alterations to Accessible Units, Sleeping
Rooms, and Suites. When sleeping rooms are being altered in an existing
facility, or portion thereof, subject to the requirements of this section, at
least one sleeping room or suite that complies with the requirements of 9.2 (Requirements for Accessible Units, Sleeping
Rooms, and Suites) shall be provided for each 25 sleeping rooms, or fraction
thereof, of rooms being altered until the number of such rooms provided
equals the number required to be accessible with 9.1.2. In addition, at least one sleeping room or
suite that complies with the requirements of 9.3 (Visual Alarms, Notification Devices, and
Telephones) shall be provided for each 25 sleeping rooms, or fraction
thereof, of rooms being altered until the number of such rooms equals the
number required to be accessible by 9.1.3. |
See 3409.7.7 |
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9.5.2 Alterations. (1)
Social service establishments which are not homeless shelters: (a) The provisions of 9.5.3 and 9.1.5 shall apply to sleeping rooms and beds. (b) Alteration of other areas
shall be consistent with the new construction provisions of 9.5.1. |
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(2)
Homeless shelters. If the following elements are altered, the following
requirements apply: (a) at least one public
entrance shall allow a person with mobility impairments to approach, enter
and exit including a minimum clear door width of 32 in (815 mm). (b) sleeping space for
homeless persons as provided in the scoping provisions of 9.1.2 shall include doors to the sleeping area with a
minimum clear width of 32 in (815 mm) and maneuvering space around the beds
for persons with mobility impairments complying with 9.2.2(1). (c) at least one toilet room
for each gender or one unisex toilet room shall have a minimum clear door
width of 32 in (815 mm), minimum turning space complying with 4.2.3, one water closet complying with 4.16, one lavatory complying with 4.19 and the door shall have a privacy latch; and, if
provided, at least one tub or shower shall comply with 4.20 or 4.21, respectively. (d) at least one common area
which a person with mobility impairments can approach, enter and exit
including a minimum clear door width of 32 in (815 mm). (e) at least one route
connecting elements (a), (b), (c) and (d) which a person with mobility
impairments can use including minimum clear width of 36 in (915 mm), passing
space complying with 4.3.4,
turning space complying with 4.2.3
and changes in levels complying with 4.3.8. (f) homeless shelters can
comply with the provisions of (a)- (e) by providing the above elements on one
accessible floor |
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224.1.2 Guest Room Doors and
Doorways. Entrances, doors, and
doorways providing user passage into and within guest rooms that are not
required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall comply with
404.2.3. |
9.4 Other Sleeping Rooms and
Suites. Doors and doorways
designed to allow passage into and within all sleeping units or other covered
units shall comply with 4.13.5. |
1008.1.1 Size of doors.� The
minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load
thereof and shall provide a clear opening width of not less than 32 inches
(813 mm). . . . |
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EXCEPTION: Shower and sauna doors in guest rooms that are
not required to provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall not be
required to comply with 404.2.3. |
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224.2 Guest Rooms with
Mobility Features. In transient lodging
facilities, guest rooms with mobility features complying with 806.2 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 224.2. |
9.1.2 Accessible Units,
Sleeping Rooms, and Suites.
Accessible sleeping rooms or suites that comply with the requirements of 9.2 (Requirements for Accessible Units, Sleeping
Rooms, and Suites) shall be provided in conformance with the table below. In
addition, in hotels, of 50 or more sleeping rooms or suites, additional
accessible sleeping rooms or suites that include a roll- in shower shall also
be provided in conformance with the table below. Such accommodations shall
comply with the requirements of 9.2, 4.21, and Figure 57(a) or (b). |
IBC 1107.6.1.1 Accessible units. In occupancies in Group R-1, Accessible dwelling
units and sleeping units shall be provided in accordance with Table
1107.6.1.1. All facilities on a site shall be considered to determine the
total number of Accessible units. Accessible units shall be dispersed among
the various classes of units. Roll-in showers provided in Accessible units
shall include a permanently mounted folding shower seat. |
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Table
224.2
Guest
Rooms with Mobility Features
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IBC
Table 1107.6.1.1
Accessible
Dwelling and Sleeping Units
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Total
Number of Guest Rooms Provided
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Minimum
Number of Required Rooms Without Roll-in Showers
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Minimum
Number of Required Rooms With Roll-in Showers
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Total
Number of Required Rooms
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Number of Rooms |
Accessible Rooms |
Rooms with Roll-in
Showers |
Total
Number of Units Provided
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Minimum
Required Number of Accessible Units Associated with Roll-in Showers
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Total
Number of Required Accessible Units
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1 to 25
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1
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0
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1
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1 to 25 |
1 |
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1 to 25
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0
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1
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26 to 50
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2
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0
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2
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26 to 50 |
2 |
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26 to 50
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0
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2
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51 to 75
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3
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1
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4
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51 to 75 |
3 |
1 |
51 to 75
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1
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4
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76 to 100
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4
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1
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5
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76 to 100 |
4 |
1 |
76 to 100
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1
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5
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101 to 150
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5
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2
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7
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101 to 150 |
5 |
2 |
101 to 150
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2
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7
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151 to 200
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6
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2
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8
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151 to 200 |
6 |
2 |
151 to 200
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2
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8
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201 to 300
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7
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3
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10
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201 to 300 |
7 |
3 |
201 to 300
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3
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10
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301 to 400
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8
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4
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12
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301 to 400 |
8 |
4 |
301 to 400
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4
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12
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401 to 500
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9
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4
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13
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401 to 500 |
9 |
4 plus 1 for each
additional 100 over 400 |
401 to 500
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4
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13
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501 to 1000
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2 percent of total
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1 percent of total
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3 percent of total
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501 to 1000 |
2% of total |
501 to 1000
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1% of total
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3%of total
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1001 and over
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20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000
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10, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000
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30, plus 2 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1000
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1001 and over |
20 plus 1 for each 100
over 1000 |
Over 1,000
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10, plus 1 for each 100 over 1000
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30, plus 2 for each 100 over 1000
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IBC E104.1 General. Transient
lodging facilities shall be provided with accessible features in accordance
with Sections E104.2 and E104.3. Group I-3 occupancies shall be provided with
accessible features in accordance with Sections E104.3 and E104.4. |
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224.3 Beds. In guest rooms having more than 25 beds, 5
percent minimum of the beds shall have clear floor space complying with
806.2.3. |
9.5.3. Accessible Sleeping Accommodations in New
Construction. Accessible sleeping rooms shall be provided in conformance
with the table in 9.1.2
and shall comply with 9.2
Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms and Suites (where the items are provided).
Additional sleeping rooms that comply with 9.3 Sleeping Accommodations for Persons with Hearing
Impairments shall be provided in conformance with the table provided in 9.1.3. In facilities with multi-bed
rooms or spaces, a percentage of the beds equal to the table provided in 9.1.2 shall comply with 9.2.2(1). |
IBC E104.2 Accessible beds. In
rooms or spaces having more than 25 beds, five percent of the beds shall have
a clear floor space complying with ICC A117.1. |
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IBC
E104.2.1 Sleeping areas. A clear floor space complying with ICC
A117.1 shall be provided on both sides of the accessible bed. The clear floor
space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed. Exception:
This requirement shall not apply where a single clear floor space
complying with ICC A117.1 positioned for parallel approach is provided
between two beds. |
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224.4 Guest Rooms with
Communication Features. In transient lodging
facilities, guest rooms with communication features complying with 806.3
shall be provided in accordance with Table 224.4. |
9.2.2(8)
Sleeping room accommodations for persons with hearing impairments required by
9.1 and complying with 9.3 shall be provided in the accessible sleeping
room or suite. 9.1.3 Sleeping Accommodations
for Persons with Hearing Impairments. In
addition to those accessible sleeping rooms and suites required by 9.1.2, sleeping rooms and suites that comply with 9.3 (Visual Alarms, Notification Devices, and
Telephones) shall be provided in conformance with the following table: |
See 907.9.1.3 |
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Table
224.4
Guest
Rooms with Communication Features
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Table 907.9.1.3 Visible and Audible Alarms
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Total
Number of Guest Rooms Provided
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Minimum
Number of Required Guest Rooms with Communication Features
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Number of Elements |
Accessible Elements |
Number
of Sleeping Accommodations
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Sleeping
Accommodations with Visible and Audible Alarms
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2
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1 to 25 |
1 |
6 to 25
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2
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4
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26 to 50 |
2 |
26 to 50
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4
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51 to 75
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7
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51 to 75 |
3 |
51 to 75
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7
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76 to 100
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9
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76 to 100 |
4 |
76 to 100
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9
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101 to 150
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12
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101 to 150 |
5 |
101 to 150
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12
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151 to 200
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14
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151 to 200 |
6 |
151 to 200
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14
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201 to 300
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17
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201 to 300 |
7 |
201 to 300
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17
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301 to 400
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20
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301 to 400 |
8 |
301 to 400
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20
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401 to 500
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22
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401 to 500 |
9 |
401 to 500
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22
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501 to 1000
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501 to 1000 |
2% of total |
501 to 1000
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5% of total
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1001 and over
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50, plus 3 for each 100 over 1000
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1001 and over |
20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 |
1001 and over
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50 plus 3 for each 100 over 1000
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IBC E104.3 Communication
features. Communication features complying with ICC A117.1
shall be provided in accordance with Sections E104.3.1 through E104.3.4. |
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IBC E104.3.1 Transient lodging. In
transient lodging facilities, sleeping units with accessible communication
features shall be provided in accordance with Table E104.3.1. Units required
to comply with Table E104.3.1 shall be dispersed among the various classes of
units. |
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Table
E104.3.1 Dwelling or Sleeping Units with Accessible Communication Features |
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Total Number of Dwelling or Sleeping Units Provided |
Minimum Required Number of Dwelling or Sleeping
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4
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51 to 75
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7
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9
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101 to 150
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12
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151 to 200
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14
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201 to 300
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17
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301 to 400
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20
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401 to 500
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22
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1001 and over
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IBC E104.3.3 Dwelling units and
sleeping units. Where dwelling units and sleeping units are
altered or added, the requirements of Section E104.3 shall apply only to the
units being altered or added until the number of units with accessible
communication features complies with the minimum number required for new
construction. |
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IBC E104.3.4 Notification
devices. Visual notification devices shall be provided to
alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell.
Notification devices shall not be connected to visual alarm signal
appliances. Permanently installed telephones shall have volume controls and
an electrical outlet complying with ICC A117.1 located within 48 inches (1219
mm) of the telephone to facilitate the use of a TTY. |
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224.5 Dispersion. Guest rooms required to provide mobility
features complying with 806.2 and guest rooms required to provide
communication features complying with 806.3 shall be dispersed
among the various classes of guest rooms, and shall provide choices of types
of guest rooms, number of beds, and other amenities comparable to the choices
provided to other guests. Where the minimum number of guest rooms required to
comply with 806 is not sufficient to allow for complete dispersion, guest
rooms shall be dispersed in the following priority: guest room type, number
of beds, and amenities. At least one guest room required to provide mobility
features complying with 806.2 shall also provide communication features
complying with 806.3. Not more than 10 percent of guest rooms required to
provide mobility features complying with 806.2 shall be used to satisfy the
minimum number of guest rooms required to provide communication features
complying with 806.3. |
9.1.4 Classes of Sleeping Accommodations. (1) In
order to provide persons with disabilities a range of options equivalent to
those available to other persons served by the facility, sleeping rooms and
suites required to be accessible by 9.1.2 shall be dispersed among the various classes of
sleeping accommodations available to patrons of the place of transient
lodging. Factors to be considered include room size, cost, amenities
provided, and the number of beds provided. (2)
Equivalent Facilitation. For purposes of this section, it shall be deemed
equivalent facilitation if the operator of a facility elects to limit
construction of accessible rooms to those intended for multiple occupancy,
provided that such rooms are made available at the cost of a single occupancy
room to an individual with disabilities who requests a single-occupancy room.
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IBC 1107.6.1.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every dwelling and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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225.1 General. Storage facilities shall comply with 225. |
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225.2 Storage. Where storage is provided in accessible spaces,
at least one of each type shall comply with 811. |
4.1.3(12) Storage, Shelving and Display Units: (a) If fixed or built-in
storage facilities such as cabinets, shelves, closets, and drawers are provided
in accessible spaces, at least one of each type provided shall contain
storage space complying with 4.25.
Additional storage may be provided outside of the dimensions required by
4.25. |
IBC 1109.8 Storage. Where fixed or built-in storage elements such as cabinets, shelves,
medicine cabinets, closets and drawers are provided in required accessible
spaces, at least one of each type shall contain storage space complying with
ICC A117.1. |
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225.2.1 Lockers. Where lockers are provided, at least 5 percent,
but no fewer than one of each type, shall comply with 811. |
See Appendix 4.1.3(12) |
IBC 1109.8.1 Lockers. Where lockers are provided in accessible spaces,
at least five percent, but not less than one, of each type shall be
accessible. |
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225.2.2 Self-Service
Shelving. Self-service shelves shall
be located on an accessible route complying with 402. Self-service shelving
shall not be required to comply with 308. |
4.1.3(12)(b) Shelves or display units allowing self-service
by customers in mercantile occupancies shall be located on an accessible
route complying with 4.3.
Requirements for accessible reach range do not apply. 8.5 Stacks. Minimum clear aisle width between stacks shall
comply with 4.3,
with a minimum clear aisle width of 42 in (1065 mm) preferred where possible.
Shelf height in stack areas is unrestricted (see Fig.
56). NOTE:� Figure
56 indicates the minimum width between fixed stacks is 36
inches (915 mm). |
IBC 1109.8.2 Shelving and display units. Self-service shelves and display units shall be
located on an accessible route. Such shelving and display units shall not be
required to comply with reach-range provisions. |
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225.3 Self-Service Storage
Facilities. Self-service storage
facilities shall provide individual self-service storage spaces complying
with these requirements in accordance with Table 225.3. |
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IBC 1108.3 Self‑service
storage facilities. Self‑service storage facilities
shall provide accessible individual self‑storage spaces in accordance
with Table 1108.3. |
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Table
225.3 Self-Service Storage Facilities
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IBC Table
1108.3 Accessible Self-Service Storage Facilities
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Total
Spaces in Facility
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Minimum
Number of Spaces Required to be Accessible
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Total
Spaces in Facility
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Minimum
Number of Required Accessible Spaces
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1 to 200
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5 percent
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1 to 200
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5% but not less than 1
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201 and over
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10, plus 2 percent of total number of units over 200
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Over 200
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10, plus 2% of total number of units over 200
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225.3.1 Dispersion. Individual self-service storage spaces shall be
dispersed throughout the various classes of spaces provided. Where more
classes of spaces are provided than the number required to be accessible, the
number of spaces shall not be required to exceed that required by Table
225.3. Self-service storage spaces complying with Table 225.3 shall not be
required to be dispersed among buildings in a multi-building facility. |
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IBC 1108.3.1 Dispersion. Accessible individual self‑service storage
spaces shall be dispersed throughout the various classes of spaces provided.
Where more classes of spaces are provided than the number of required
accessible spaces, the number of accessible spaces shall not be required to
exceed that required by Table 1108.3. Accessible spaces are permitted to be
dispersed in a single building of a multibuilding facility. |
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226
Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces
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IBC 1109.10 Assembly area seating. Assembly areas with fixed seating shall comply
with Section 1108.2 for accessible seating and assistive listening devices. |
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226.1 General. Where dining surfaces are provided for the
consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and
standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition,
where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5
percent shall comply with 902. |
4.1.3(18) If fixed or built-in seating or tables
(including, but not limited to, study carrels and student laboratory
stations), are provided in accessible public or common use areas, at least
five percent (5%), but not less than one, of the fixed or built-in seating
areas or tables shall comply with 4.32. An accessible route shall lead to and through
such fixed or built-in seating areas, or tables. |
IBC 1108.2.7.1 Dining surfaces.
Where dining surfaces for the consumption of food or drink are provided, at
least 5 percent, but not less than one, of the seating and standing spaces at
the dining surfaces shall be accessible and be distributed throughout the
facility. |
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5.1 General. Except as specified or modified in this section,
restaurants and cafeterias shall comply with the requirements of 4.1 to 4.35.
Where fixed tables (or dining counters where food is consumed but there is no
service) are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of the
fixed tables (or a portion of the dining counter) shall be accessible and
shall comply with 4.32 as
required in 4.1.3(18).
In establishments where separate areas are designated for smoking and
non-smoking patrons, the required number of accessible fixed tables (or
counters) shall be proportionally distributed between the smoking and
non-smoking areas. In new construction, and where practicable in alterations,
accessible fixed tables (or counters) shall be distributed throughout the
space or facility. |
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8.2 Reading and Study Areas. At least 5 percent or a minimum of one of each
element of fixed seating, tables, or study carrels shall comply with 4.2 and 4.32. Clearances between fixed accessible tables and
between study carrels shall comply with 4.3. |
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IBC 1109.11 Seating at tables, counters and work
surfaces. Where seating or standing
space at fixed or built‑in tables, counters or work surfaces is
provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing
spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible. . . |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Sales counters and service
counters shall not be required to comply with 902. |
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2. Check writing surfaces
provided at check-out aisles not required to comply with 904.3 shall not be
required to comply with 902. |
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Exceptions: 1. Check-writing surfaces at check-out aisles not
required to comply with Section 1109.12.2 are not required to be accessible. |
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226.2 Dispersion. Dining surfaces and work surfaces required to
comply with 902 shall be dispersed throughout the space or facility
containing dining surfaces and work surfaces. |
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IBC 1109.11.1 Dispersion. Accessible fixed or built-in seating at tables,
counters or work surfaces shall be distributed throughout the space or
facility containing such elements. |
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227 Sales and Service |
7. BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE. |
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7.1 General. In addition to the requirements of 4.1 to 4.35,
the design of all areas used for business transactions with the public shall
comply with 7. |
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7.2 Sales and Service
Counters, Teller Windows, Information Counters. |
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227.1 General. Where provided, check-out aisles, sales counters,
service counters, food service lines, queues, and waiting lines shall comply
with 227 and 904. |
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227.2 Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are provided, check-out
aisles complying with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2.
Where check-out aisles serve different functions, check-out aisles complying
with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2 for each
function. Where check-out aisles are dispersed throughout the building or
facility, check-out aisles complying with 904.3
shall be dispersed. |
7.3 Check-out Aisles. (1) In new construction, accessible check-out aisles
shall be provided in conformance with the table below: |
IBC 1109.12.2 Check-out aisles. Where check‑out aisles are provided,
accessible check‑out aisles shall be provided in accordance with Table
1109.12.2. Where check‑out aisles serve different functions, at least
one accessible check‑out aisle shall be provided for each function.
Where checkout aisles serve different functions, accessible check-out aisles
shall be provided in accordance with Table 1109.12.2 for each function. Where
check‑out aisles are dispersed throughout the building or facility,
accessible check‑out aisles shall also be dispersed. Traffic control
devices, security devices and turnstiles located in accessible check‑out
aisles or lanes shall be accessible. |
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EXCEPTION: Where the selling space is under 5000 square
feet (465 m2) no more than one check-out aisle complying with
904.3 shall be required. |
7.3 EXCEPTION: In new construction, where the selling space is
under 5000 square feet, only one check-out aisle is required to be
accessible. |
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227.2 Check-Out Aisles
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IBC Table
1109.12.2 Accessible Check-Out Aisles
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of Check-Out Aisles of Each Function
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Minimum
Number of Check-Out Aisles of Each Function Required to Comply with 904.3
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Total Check-out Aisles of Each Design |
Minimum Number of Accessible |
Total
Check-Out Aisles of Each Function
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Minimum
Number of Accessible Check-Out Aisles of Each Function
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5 to 8
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9 to 15
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over 15 |
3, plus 20% of additional aisles |
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227.2.1 Altered Check-Out
Aisles. Where check-out aisles are
altered, at least one of each check-out aisle serving each function shall
comply with 904.3 until the number of check-out aisles complies with 227.2. |
EXCEPTION: In alterations, at least one check-out aisle
shall be accessible in facilities under 5000 square feet of selling space. In
facilities of 5000 or more square feet of selling space, at least one of each
design of check-out aisle shall be made accessible when altered until the
number of accessible check-out aisles of each design equals the number
required in new construction. |
IBC 3409.7.11 Check-out aisles.� Where
check-out aisles are altered, at least one of each check-out aisle serving
each function shall be made accessible until the number of accessible
check-out aisles complies with Section 1109.12.2. |
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Examples of check-out aisles
of different "design" include those which are specifically designed
to serve different functions. Different "design" includes but is
not limited to the following features - length of belt or no belt; or
permanent signage designating the aisle as an express lane. |
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227.3 Counters. Where provided, at least one of each type of
sales counter and service counter shall comply with 904.4. Where counters are
dispersed throughout the building or facility, counters complying with 904.4
also shall be dispersed. |
10.3.1(18) Where provided, ticketing areas shall permit
persons with disabilities to obtain a ticket and check baggage and shall
comply with 7.2. |
IBC 1109.12.3 Point of sales and service counters. Where counters are provided for sales or
distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall
be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or
facility, the accessible counters shall also be dispersed. |
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10.4.1(3) Ticketing areas shall permit persons with
disabilities to obtain a ticket and check baggage and shall comply with 7.2. |
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227.4 Food Service Lines. Food service lines shall comply with 904.5.
Where self-service shelves are provided, at least 50 percent, but no fewer
than one, of each type provided shall comply with 308. |
5.5 Food Service Lines. Food service lines shall have a minimum clear
width of 36 in (915 mm), with a preferred clear width of 42 in (1065 mm) to
allow passage around a person using a wheelchair. Tray slides shall be
mounted no higher than 34 in (865 mm) above the floor (see Fig.
53). If self-service shelves are provided,
at least 50 percent of each type must be within reach ranges specified in 4.2.5 and 4.2.6. NOTE: Figure 53 indicates the
clear width of the food service line shall be measured from the leading edge
of the tray slide. At least 36 inches (915 mm) wide is required at the food
service line. Tray slides shall be no higher than 34 inches (865 mm) above
the floor. |
IBC 1109.12.4 Food service lines. Food service lines shall be accessible. Where
self-service shelves are provided, at least 50 percent, but not less than
one, of each type provided shall be accessible. |
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227.5 Queues and Waiting
Lines. Queues and waiting lines
servicing counters or check-out aisles required to comply with 904.3 or 904.4
shall comply with 403. |
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IBC 1109.12.5 Queue and waiting lines. Queue and waiting lines servicing accessible
counters or check-out aisles shall be accessible. |
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10.3.1(19)
Where provided, baggage check-in and retrieval systems shall be on an
accessible route complying with 4.3, and shall have space immediately adjacent
complying with 4.2.
If unattended security barriers are provided, at least one gate shall comply
with 4.13. Gates which must be pushed
open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous
surface extending from 2 inches above the floor to 27 inches above the floor.
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10.4.1(5) Baggage check-in and retrieval systems shall be
on an accessible route complying with 4.3, and shall have space immediately adjacent
complying with 4.2.4.
If unattended security barriers are provided, at least one gate shall comply
with 4.13. Gates which must be pushed
open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous
surface extending from 2 inches above the floor to 27 inches above the floor.
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228 Depositories, Vending Machines, Change Machines,
Mail Boxes, and Fuel Dispensers |
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228.1 General. Where provided, at least one of each type of
depository, vending machine, change machine, and fuel dispenser shall comply
with 309. EXCEPTION: Drive-up only depositories shall not be required
to comply with 309. |
4.1.3(13)
Controls and operating mechanisms in accessible spaces, along accessible
routes, or as parts of accessible elements (for example, light switches and
dispenser controls) shall comply with 4.27. 5.8
Vending Machines and Other Equipment. Spaces for vending machines
and other equipment shall comply with 4.2 and shall be located on an
accessible route. |
IBC E105.4 Depositories, vending
machines, change machines and similar equipment. Where
provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, change
machine and similar equipment shall comply with ICC A117.1. Exception:
Drive-up-only depositories are not required to comply with this
section. |
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228.2 Mail Boxes. Where mail boxes are provided in an interior
location, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall
comply with 309. In residential facilities, where mail boxes are provided for
each residential dwelling unit, mail boxes complying with 309 shall be
provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility
features complying with 809.2 through 809.4. |
4.1.3(13)
Controls and operating mechanisms in accessible spaces, along accessible
routes, or as parts of accessible elements (for example, light switches and
dispenser controls) shall comply with 4.27. |
IBC E105.5 Mailboxes. Where
mailboxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5 percent, but not
less than one, of each type shall comply with ICC A117.1. In residential and
institutional facilities, where mailboxes are provided for each dwelling unit
or sleeping unit, mailboxes complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided for
each unit required to be an Accessible unit. |
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229
Windows
229.1 General. Where glazed openings are provided in accessible
rooms or spaces for operation by occupants, at least one opening shall comply
with 309. Each glazed opening required by an administrative authority to be
operable shall comply with 309. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Glazed openings in
residential dwelling units required to comply with 809 shall not be required
to comply with 229. 2. Glazed openings in guest
rooms required to provide communication features and in guest rooms required
to comply with 206.5.3 shall not be required to comply with 229. |
4.1.3(6) Windows: (Reserved). |
IBC 1109.13.1 Operable windows. Where operable windows are provided in rooms
that are required to be accessible in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1.1,
1107.5.2.1, 1107.5.3.1, 1107.5.4, 1107.6.1.1, 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.4.1, at
least one window in each room shall be accessible and each required operable
window shall be accessible. Exception: Accessible windows are not required in bathrooms
or kitchens. |
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230
Two-Way Communication Systems
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230.1 General. Where a two-way communication system is provided
to gain admittance to a building or facility or to restricted areas within a
building or facility, the system shall comply with 708. |
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IBC E105.7 Two-way communication
systems. Where two-way communication systems are provided
to gain admittance to a building or facility or to restricted areas within a
building or facility, the system shall comply with ICC A117.1. |
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231 Judicial Facilities |
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231.1 General. Judicial facilities shall comply with 231. |
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IBC 1108.4 Judicial facilities. Judicial facilities shall comply with Sections
1108.4.1 through 1108.4.3. |
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231.2 Courtrooms. Each courtroom shall comply with 808. |
See Appendix 11.1 |
IBC 1108.4.1 Courtrooms. Each courtroom shall be accessible. |
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IBC 3409.7.8 Jury boxes and witness stands. In alterations, accessible wheelchair spaces are
not required to be located within the defined area of raised jury boxes or
witness stands and shall be permitted to be located outside these spaces
where the ramp or lift access restricts or projects into the means of egress. |
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231.3 Holding Cells. Where provided, central holding cells and
court-floor holding cells shall comply with 231.3. |
See Appendix 11.2.3 |
IBC 1108.4.2 Holding cells. Central holding cells and court-floor holding
cells shall comply with Sections 1108.4.2.1 and 1108.4.2.2. |
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231.3.1 Central Holding
Cells. Where separate central
holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male, adult female, or
juvenile female, one of each type shall comply with 807.2. Where central
holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex, at least one
cell complying with 807.2 shall be provided. |
IBC 1108.4.2.1 Central holding cells. Where separate central holding cells are
provided for adult males, juvenile males, adult females or juvenile females,
one of each type shall be accessible. Where central-holding cells are provided
and are not separated by age or sex, at least one accessible cell shall be
provided. |
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231.3.2 Court-Floor Holding
Cells. Where separate court-floor
holding cells are provided for adult male, juvenile male, adult female, or
juvenile female, each courtroom shall be served by one cell of each type
complying with 807.2. Where court-floor holding cells are provided and are
not separated by age or sex, courtrooms shall be served by at least one cell
complying with 807.2. Cells may serve more than one courtroom. |
IBC 1108.4.2.2 Court‑floor holding cells. Where separate court-floor holding cells are
provided for adult males, juvenile males, adult females or juvenile females,
each courtroom shall be served by one accessible cell of each type. Where
court-floor holding cells are provided and are not separated by age or sex,
courtrooms shall be served by at least one accessible cell. Accessible cells
shall be permitted to serve more than one courtroom. |
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231.4 Visiting Areas. Visiting areas shall comply with 231.4. |
IBC 1108.4.3 Visiting areas. Visiting areas shall comply with Sections
1108.4.3.1 and 1108.4.3.2. |
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231.4.1 Cubicles and
Counters. At least 5 percent, but no
fewer than one, of cubicles shall comply with 902 on both the visitor and
detainee sides. Where counters are provided, at least one shall comply with
904.4.2 on both the visitor and detainee sides. |
IBC 1108.4.3.1 Cubicles and counters. At least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of
cubicles shall be accessible on both the visitor and detainee sides. Where
counters are provided, at least one shall be accessible on both the visitor
and detainee sides. |
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EXCEPTION: The detainee side of cubicles or counters at
non-contact visiting areas not serving holding cells required to comply with
231 shall not be required to comply with 902 or 904.4.2. |
Exception: This requirement shall not apply to the detainee
side of cubicles or counters at noncontact visiting areas not serving
Accessible holding cells. |
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231.4.2 Partitions. Where solid partitions or security glazing
separate visitors from detainees at least one of each type of cubicle or
counter partition shall comply with 904.6. |
IBC 1108.4.3.2 Partitions. Where solid partitions or security glazing
separate visitors from detainees, at least one of each type of cubicle or
counter partition shall be accessible. |
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232
Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities
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232.1 General. Buildings, facilities, or portions thereof, in
which people are detained for penal or correction purposes, or in which the
liberty of the inmates is restricted for security reasons shall comply with
232. |
See Appendix 12.1 |
IBC 1107.5.5 Group I-3. Buildings, facilities or portions thereof with
Group I-3 occupancies shall comply with Sections 1107.5.5.1 through
1107.5.5.3. |
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232.2 General Holding Cells
and General Housing Cells.
General holding cells and general housing cells shall be provided in
accordance with 232.2. |
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232.2.1 Cells with Mobility
Features. At least 2 percent, but no
fewer than one, of the total number of cells in a facility shall provide
mobility features complying with 807.2. |
See Appendix 12.4 |
IBC 1107.5.5.1 Group I-3 sleeping units. In occupancies in Group I‑3, at least 2
percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling units and sleeping units
shall be Accessible units. |
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232.2.1.1 Beds. In cells having more than 25 beds, at least 5
percent of the beds shall have clear floor space complying with 807.2.3. |
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232.2.2 Cells with
Communication Features. At least 2 percent,
but no fewer than one, of the total number of general holding cells and
general housing cells equipped with audible emergency alarm systems and
permanently installed telephones within the cell shall provide communication
features complying with 807.3. |
See Appendix 12.4.3 |
IBC E104.3.2 Group I-3. In
Group I-3 occupancies at least 2 percent, but no fewer than one of the total
number of general holding cells and general housing cells equipped with
audible emergency alarm systems and permanently installed telephones within
the cell, shall comply with Section E104.3.3. |
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232.3 Special Holding Cells
and Special Housing Cells.
Where special holding cells or special housing cells are provided, at least
one cell serving each purpose shall provide mobility features complying with
807.2. Cells subject to this requirement include, but are not limited to,
those used for purposes of orientation, protective custody, administrative or
disciplinary detention or segregation, detoxification, and medical isolation. |
See Appendix 12.4.2 |
IBC 1107.5.5.2 Special holding cells and special
housing cells or rooms. In addition to the
units required to be Accessible by Section 1107.5.5.1, where special holding
cells or special housing cells or rooms are provided, at least one serving
each purpose shall be Accessible. Cells or room subject to this requirement
include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of orientation,
protective custody, administrative or disciplinary detention or segregation,
detoxification and medical isolation. Exception: �Cells or
rooms specially designed without protrusions and that are used solely for
purposes of suicide prevention shall not be required to include grab bars. |
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comply except to the extent determined by the Attorney General. |
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232.4 Medical Care
Facilities. Patient bedrooms or cells
required to comply with 223 shall be provided in addition to any medical
isolation cells required to comply with 232.3. |
See Appendix 12.4.4 |
IBC 1107.5.5.3 Medical care facilities. Patient sleeping units or cells required to be
Accessible in medical care facilities shall be provided in addition to any
medical isolation cells required to comply with Section 1107.5.5.2. |
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232.5 Visiting Areas. Visiting areas shall comply with 232.5. |
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232.5.1 Cubicles and
Counters. At least 5 percent, but no
fewer than one, of cubicles shall comply with 902 on both the visitor and
detainee sides. Where counters are provided, at least one shall comply with
904.4.2 on both the visitor and detainee or inmate sides. |
IBC 1109.11 Seating at tables, counters, and work
surfaces. �.In Group I-3 occupancy
visiting areas at least 5 percent, but not less than one, cubicle or counter
shall be accessible on both the visitor and detainee sides. |
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EXCEPTION: The inmate or detainee side of cubicles or
counters at non-contact visiting areas not serving holding cells or housing
cells required to comply with 232 shall not be required to comply with 902 or
904.4.2. |
Exception 2. In Group I-3 occupancies, the counter or
cubical on the detainees side is not required to be accessible at noncontact
visiting areas or in areas not serving access holding cells or sleeping
units. |
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232.5.2 Partitions. Where solid partitions or security glazing
separate visitors from detainees or inmates at least one of each type of
cubicle or counter partition shall comply with 904.6. |
IBC E104.4Partitions. Solid
partitions or security glazing that separates visitors from detainees in
Group I-3 occupancies shall provide a method to facilitate voice
communication. Such methods are permitted to include, but are not limited to,
grilles, slats, talk-through baffles, intercoms or telephone handset devices.
The method of communication shall be accessible to individuals who use
wheelchairs and individuals who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Hand-operable communication devices, if provided, shall comply with Section E106.3. |
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Residential Facilities
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233.2 Residential Dwelling
Units Provided by Entities Subject to HUD Section 504 Regulations. Where facilities with residential dwelling units
are provided by entities subject to regulations issued by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, such entities shall provide residential dwelling
units with mobility features complying with 809.2
through 809.4 in a number required by the applicable HUD regulations.
Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying
with 809.2 through 809.4 shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. In
addition, such entities shall provide residential dwelling units with
communication features complying with 809.5 in a number required by the
applicable HUD regulations. Entities subject to 233.2 shall not be required
to comply with 233.3. |
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233.3 Residential Dwelling
Units Provided by Entities Not Subject to HUD Section 504 Regulations. Facilities with residential dwelling units
provided by entities not subject to regulations issued by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, shall comply with 233.3. |
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233.3.1 Minimum Number: New
Construction. Newly constructed
facilities with residential dwelling units shall comply with 233.3.1. |
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EXCEPTION: Where facilities contain 15 or fewer residential
dwelling units, the requirements of 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2 shall apply to
the total number of residential dwelling units that are constructed under a
single contract, or are developed as a whole, whether or not located on a
common site. |
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233.3.1.1 Residential
Dwelling Units with Mobility Features. In
facilities with residential dwelling units, at least 5 percent, but no fewer
than one unit, of the total number of residential dwelling units shall
provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 and shall be on
an accessible route as required by 206. |
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233.3.1.2 Residential
Dwelling Units with Communication Features. In facilities with residential dwelling units, at least 2 percent,
but no fewer than one unit, of the total number of residential dwelling units
shall provide communication features complying with 809.5. |
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233.3.2 Residential Dwelling
Units for Sale. Residential dwelling
units offered for sale shall provide accessible features to the extent
required by regulations issued by Federal agencies under the Americans with
Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended. |
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233.3.3 Additions. Where an addition to an existing building
results in an increase in the number of residential dwelling units, the
requirements of 233.3.1 shall apply only to the residential dwelling units
that are added until the total number of residential dwelling units complies
with the minimum number required by 233.3.1. Residential dwelling units
required to comply with 233.3.1.1 shall be on an accessible route as required
by 206. |
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EXCEPTION: Where compliance with 809.2, 809.3, or 809.4 is
technically infeasible, or where it is technically infeasible to provide an
accessible route to a residential dwelling unit, the entity shall be
permitted to alter or construct a comparable
residential dwelling unit to comply with 809.2 through 809.4 provided that
the minimum number of residential dwelling units required by 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2, as
applicable, is satisfied. |
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233.3.4.1 Alterations to
Vacated Buildings. Where a building is
vacated for the purposes of alteration, and the altered building contains
more than 15 residential dwelling units, at least 5 percent of the
residential dwelling units shall comply with 809.2
through 809.4 and shall be on an accessible route as required by 206. In
addition, at least 2 percent of the residential dwelling units shall comply
with 809.5. |
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233.3.4.2 Alterations to
Individual Residential Dwelling Units. In
individual residential dwelling units, where a bathroom or a kitchen is
substantially altered, and at least one other room is altered, the
requirements of 233.3.1 shall apply to the altered residential dwelling units
until the total number of residential dwelling units complies with the
minimum number required by 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2. Residential dwelling
units required to comply with 233.3.1.1 shall be on an accessible route as
required by 206. |
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EXCEPTION: Where facilities contain 15 or fewer residential
dwelling units, the requirements of 233.3.1.1 and 233.3.1.2 shall apply to
the total number of residential dwelling units that are altered under a
single contract, or are developed as a whole, whether or not located on a
common site. |
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233.3.5 Dispersion. Residential dwelling units required to provide
mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 and residential dwelling
units required to provide communication features complying with 809.5 shall
be dispersed among the various types of residential dwelling units in the
facility and shall provide choices of residential dwelling units comparable
to, and integrated with, those available to other residents. |
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EXCEPTION: Where multi-story residential dwelling units are
one of the types of residential dwelling units provided, one-story
residential dwelling units shall be permitted as a substitute for multi-story
residential dwelling units where equivalent spaces and amenities are provided
in the one-story residential dwelling unit. |
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IBC 1107.6.2 Group R-2. Accessible units, Type A units and Type B units
shall be provided in occupancies in Group R-2 in accordance with Sections
1107.6.2.1 and 1107.6.2.2. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.1 Apartment houses, monasteries and
convents. Type A and Type B units
shall be provided in apartment house, monasteries and convents in accordance
with Sections 1107.6.2.1.1 and 1107.6.21.2. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.1.1 Type A units. In occupancies in Group R-2 containing more than
20 dwelling units or sleeping units, at least 2 percent, but not less than
one, of the units shall be a Type A unit. All units on a site shall be
considered to determine the total number of units and the required number of
Type A units. Type A units shall be dispersed among the various classes of
units. Exceptions: 1. The number of Type A units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. 2. Existing structures on a site shall not
contribute to the total number of units on a site. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.1.2 Type B units.� Where
there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units intended to be
occupied as a residence in a single structure, every dwelling unit and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.2 Boarding houses, dormitories,
fraternity houses and sorority houses.
Accessible units and Type B dwelling units shall be provided in boarding
houses, dormitories, fraternity houses and sorority houses in accordance with
Sections 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.2.2.2. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.2.1 Accessible units. Accessible dwelling units and sleeping units
shall be provided in accordance with Table 1107.6.1.1. |
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IBC 1107.6.2.2.2 Type B units. Where there are four or more dwelling units or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence in a single structure,
every dwelling unit and every sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a
residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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IBC 1107.6.3 Group R-3. In occupancies in Group R-3 where there are four
or more dwelling units or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a
residence in a single structure, every dwelling and sleeping unit intended to
be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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IBC 1107.6.4 Group R-4. Group R-4 occupancies shall be provided with
accessible features in accordance with Sections 1107.6.4.1 and 1107.6.4.2. |
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IBC 1107.6.4.1 Accessible units. At least one of the dwelling or sleeping units
shall be an Accessible unit. |
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IBC 1107.6.4.2 Type B units. In structures with four or more dwelling or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, every dwelling and
sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B unit. Exception: The number of Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Section 1107.7. |
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IBC 1107.7 General exceptions. Where specifically permitted by Section 1107.5
or 1107.6, the required number of Type A and Type B units is permitted to be
reduced in accordance with Sections 1107.7.1 through 1107.7.5. |
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IBC 1107.7.1 Buildings without
elevator service. Where no elevator service
is provided in a building, only the dwelling and sleeping units that are
located on stories indicated in Sections 1107.7.1.1 through 1107.7.1.4 are
required to be Type A and Type B units. The number of Type A units shall be
determined in accordance with Section 1107.6.2.1.1. |
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IBC 1107.7.1.1 One story with Type B units required. At least one story containing dwelling units or
sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence shall be provided with
an accessible entrance from the exterior of the building and all units
intended to be occupied as a residence on that story shall be Type B units. |
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IBC 1107.7.1.2 Additional stories with Type B units. On all other stories that have a building
entrance in proximity to arrival points intended to serve units on that
story, as indicated in Items 1 and 2, all dwelling units and sleeping units
intended to be occupied as a residence served by that entrance on that story
shall be Type B units. 1.
Where the slopes of
the undisturbed site measured between the planned entrance and all vehicular
or pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet of the planned entrance are 10
percent or less, and 2.
Where the slopes of
the planned finished grade measured between the entrance and all vehicular or
pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet of the planned entrance are 10
percent or less. Where no such arrival points are within 50 feet
(15 240 mm) of the entrance, the closest arrival point shall be used unless
that arrival point serves the story required by Section 1107.7.1.1. |
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IBC 1107.7.1.3
Additional stories with entrances through fire walls. Where an entrance is provided to a story of a
building from an accessible story of an adjacent building by an opening in a
fire wall, all dwelling units and sleeping units intended to be occupied as a
residence on that story shall be Type B units, provided that the planned
finished floor elevation within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each side of the door
does not include a change in level in excess of 12 inches (305 mm). |
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IBC 1107.7.1.4
Additional stories with entrances from bridges or elevated walkways. Where an entrance is provided to a story of a
building from an accessible story of an adjacent building by a bridge or
elevated walkway, all dwelling units and sleeping units intended to be
occupied as a residence on that story shall be Type B units, provided the
slope between the planned finished floor elevation at the building entrance
and the planned finish floor elevation at the bridge or elevated walkway
connection to the adjacent building is 10 percent or less. |
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IBC 1107.7.2 Multistory units. A multistory dwelling or sleeping unit which is
not provided with elevator service is not required to be a Type B unit. Where
a multistory unit is provided with external elevator service to only one
floor, the floor provided with elevator service shall be the primary entry to
the unit, shall comply with the requirements for a Type B unit and a toilet facility
shall be provided on that floor. |
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IBC 1107.7.3 Elevator service to the lowest story
with units. Where elevator service in
the building provides an accessible route only to the lowest story containing
dwelling or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence, only the
units on that story which are intended to be occupied as a residence are
required to be Type B units. |
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IBC 1107.7.4 Site impracticality.� On
a site with multiple nonelevator buildings, , the number of units required by
Section 1107.7.1 to be Type B units is permitted to be reduced to a
percentage which is equal to the percentage of the entire site having grades,
prior to development, which are less than 10 percent, provided that all of
the following conditions are met: 1. Not less than 20 percent of the units required
by Section 1107.7.1 on the site are Type B units. 2. Units required by Section 1107.7.1, where the
slope between the building entrance serving the units on that story and a
pedestrian or vehicular arrival point is no greater than 8.33 percent, are
Type B units. 3. Units required by Section 1107.7.1, where an
elevated walkway is planned between a building entrance serving the units on
that story and a pedestrian or vehicular arrival point and the slope between them
is 10 percent or less are Type B units, and 4. Units served by an elevator in accordance with
Section 1107.7.3 are Type B units. |
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IBC 1107.7.5 Design flood elevation. The required number of Type A and Type B units
shall not apply to a site where the lowest floor or the lowest structural
building members of nonelevator buildings are required to be at or above the
design flood elevation resulting in: A difference in elevation between the minimum
required floor elevation at the primary entrances and vehicular and
pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15 240 mm) exceeding 30 inches (762
mm), and A slope exceeding 10 percent between the minimum
required floor elevation at the primary entrances and vehicular and
pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15 240 mm). Where no such arrival points are within 50 feet
(15 240 mm) of the primary entrances, the closest arrival point shall be
used. |
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IBC 1109.14 Recreational facilities. Recreational facilities shall be provided with
accessible features in accordance with Sections 1109.14.1 through 1109.14.3. |
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IBC 1109.14.1 Facilities serving a single building. In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies where
recreational facilities are provided serving a single building containing
Type A or Type B units, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of
recreational facility shall be accessible. Every recreational facility of
each type on a site shall be considered to determine the total number of each
type that is required to be accessible. |
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IBC 1109.14.2 Facilities serving multiple buildings. In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies on a single
site where multiple buildings containing Type A or Type B units are served by
recreational facilities, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of
recreational facility serving each building shall be accessible. The total
number of each type of recreational facility that is required to be
accessible shall be determined by considering every recreational facility of
each type serving each building on the site. |
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IBC 1109.14.3 Other occupancies. All recreational facilities not falling within
the purview of Section 1109.14.1 or 1109.14.2 shall be accessible. |
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234
Amusement Rides
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See Appendix 15.1 |
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234.1 General. Amusement rides shall comply with 234. |
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EXCEPTION: Mobile or portable amusement rides shall not be
required to comply with 234. |
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234.2 Load and Unload Areas. Load and unload areas serving amusement rides
shall comply with 1002.3. |
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234.3 Minimum Number. Amusement rides shall provide at least one
wheelchair space complying with 1002.4, or at least one amusement ride seat
designed for transfer complying with 1002.5, or at least one transfer device
complying with 1002.6. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Amusement rides that are
controlled or operated by the rider shall not be required to comply with
234.3. |
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2. Amusement rides designed
primarily for children, where children are assisted on and off the ride by an
adult, shall not be required to comply with 234.3. |
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3. Amusement rides that do
not provide amusement ride seats shall not be required to comply with 234.3. |
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234.4 Existing Amusement
Rides. Where existing amusement
rides are altered, the alteration shall comply with 234.4. |
See Appendix 15.1.2 |
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234.4.1 Load and Unload
Areas. Where load and unload areas
serving existing amusement rides are newly designed and constructed, the load
and unload areas shall comply with 1002.3. |
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234.4.2 Minimum Number. Where the structural or operational
characteristics of an amusement ride are altered to the extent that the amusement
ride's performance differs from that specified by the manufacturer or the
original design, the amusement ride shall comply with 234.3. |
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235
Recreational Boating Facilities
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See Appendix 15.2 |
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235.1 General. Recreational boating facilities shall comply with
235. |
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235.2 Boat Slips. Boat slips complying with 1003.3.1 shall be
provided in accordance with Table 235.2. Where the number of boat slips is
not identified, each 40 feet (12 m) of boat slip edge provided along the
perimeter of the pier shall be counted as one boat
slip for the purpose of this section. |
See Appendix 15.2.3 |
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Table
235.2 Boat Slips
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See Appendix Table 15.2.3 |
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Number of Boating Slips Provided in Facility
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Minimum
Number of Required Accessible Boating Slips
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2
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8
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235.2.1 Dispersion. Boat slips complying with 1003.3.1 shall be
dispersed throughout the various types of boat slips provided. Where the
minimum number of boat slips required to comply with 1003.3.1 has been met,
no further dispersion shall be required. |
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235.3 Boarding Piers at Boat
Launch Ramps. Where boarding piers
are provided at boat launch ramps, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one,
of the boarding piers shall comply with 1003.3.2. |
See Appendix 15.2.4 |
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236
Exercise Machines and Equipment
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See Appendix 15.7 |
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236.1 General. At least one of each type of exercise machine
and equipment shall comply with 1004. |
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237 Fishing Piers and
Platforms |
See Appendix 15.3 |
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237.1 General. Fishing piers and platforms shall comply with
1005. |
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238
Golf Facilities
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See Appendix 15.4 |
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238.1 General. Golf facilities shall comply with 238. |
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238.2 Golf Courses. Golf courses shall comply with 238.2. |
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238.2.1 Teeing Grounds. Where
one teeing ground is provided for a hole, the teeing ground shall be designed
and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing ground.
Where two teeing grounds are provided for a hole, the forward teeing ground
shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the
teeing ground. Where three or more teeing grounds are provided for a hole, at least
two teeing grounds, including the forward teeing ground, shall be designed
and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit each teeing ground. |
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EXCEPTION: In existing golf courses, the forward teeing
ground shall not be required to be one of the teeing grounds on a hole
designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the teeing
ground where compliance is not feasible due to terrain. |
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238.2.2 Putting Greens. Putting greens shall be designed and constructed
so that a golf car can enter and exit the putting green. |
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238.2.3 Weather Shelters. Where provided, weather shelters shall be
designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter and exit the weather
shelter and shall comply with 1006.4. |
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238.3 Practice Putting
Greens, Practice Teeing Grounds, and Teeing Stations at Driving Ranges. At least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of
practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing stations at
driving ranges shall be designed and constructed so that a golf car can enter
and exit the practice putting greens, practice teeing grounds, and teeing
stations at driving ranges. |
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239 Miniature Golf Facilities |
See Appendix 15.5 |
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239.1 General. Miniature golf facilities shall comply with 239. |
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239.2 Minimum Number. At least 50 percent of holes on miniature golf
courses shall comply with 1007.3. |
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239.3 Miniature Golf Course
Configuration. Miniature golf
courses shall be configured so that the holes complying with 1007.3 are
consecutive. Miniature golf courses shall provide an accessible route from
the last hole complying with 1007.3 to the course entrance or exit without
requiring travel through any other holes on the course. |
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EXCEPTION: One break in the sequence of consecutive holes
shall be permitted provided that the last hole on the miniature golf course
is the last hole in the sequence. |
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240
Play Areas
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See Appendix 15.6 |
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240.1 General. Play areas for children ages 2 and over shall
comply with 240. Where separate play areas are provided within a site for
specific age groups, each play area shall comply with 240. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Play areas located in family child care
facilities where the proprietor actually resides shall not be required to
comply with 240. |
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2. In existing play areas,
where play components are relocated for the purposes of creating safe use
zones and the ground surface is not altered or extended for more than one use
zone, the play area shall not be required to comply with 240. |
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3. Amusement attractions
shall not be required to comply with 240. |
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4. Where play components are
altered and the ground surface is not altered, the ground surface shall not
be required to comply with 1008.2.6 unless required by 202.4. |
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240.1.1 Additions. Where play areas are designed and constructed in
phases, the requirements of 240 shall apply to each successive addition so
that when the addition is completed, the entire play area complies with all
the applicable requirements of 240. |
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240.2 Play Components. Where provided, play components shall comply
with 240.2. |
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240.2.1 Ground Level Play
Components. Ground level play components
shall be provided in the number and types required by 240.2.1. Ground level
play components that are provided to comply with 240.2.1.1 shall be permitted
to satisfy the additional number required by 240.2.1.2 if the minimum
required types of play components are satisfied. Where two or more required
ground level play components are provided, they shall be dispersed throughout
the play area and integrated with other play components. |
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240.2.1.1 Minimum Number and
Types. Where ground level play
components are provided, at least one of each type shall be on an accessible
route and shall comply with 1008.4. |
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240.2.1.2 Additional Number
and Types. Where elevated play
components are provided, ground level play components shall be provided in
accordance with Table 240.2.1.2 and shall comply with 1008.4. |
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EXCEPTION: If at least 50 percent of the elevated play
components are connected by a ramp and at least 3 of the elevated play
components connected by the ramp are different types of play components, the
play area shall not be required to comply with 240.2.1.2. |
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Table
240.2.1.2
�Number and Types of Ground Level Play Components
Required to be on Accessible Routes
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See Appendix Table
15.6.2.2 |
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Number
of Elevated Play Components Provided
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Minimum
Number of Ground Level Play Components Required to be on an Accessible Route
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Minimum
Number of Different Types of Ground Level Play Components Required to be on
an Accessible Route
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2 to 4
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3
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5
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3
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17 to 19
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6
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3
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22 to 22
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7
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4
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8
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4
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8, plus 1 for each additional 3, or fraction thereof,
over 25
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5
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240.2.2 Elevated Play
Components. Where elevated play
components are provided, at least 50 percent shall be on an accessible route
and shall comply with 1008.4. |
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241
Saunas and Steam Rooms
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See Appendix 4.1.3(22) |
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241 General. Where provided, saunas and steam rooms shall
comply with 612. |
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EXCEPTION: Where saunas or steam rooms
are clustered at a single location, no more than 5 percent of the saunas and
steam rooms, but no fewer than one, of each type in each cluster shall be
required to comply with 612. |
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242
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
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See Appendix 15.8 |
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242.1 General. Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas shall
comply with 242. |
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242.2 Swimming Pools. At least two accessible means of entry shall be
provided for swimming pools. Accessible means of entry shall be swimming pool
lifts complying with 1009.2; sloped entries complying with 1009.3; transfer
walls complying with 1009.4; transfer systems complying with 1009.5; and pool
stairs complying with 1009.6. At least one accessible means of entry provided
shall comply with 1009.2 or 1009.3. |
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EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where a swimming pool has less than 300
linear feet (91 m) of swimming pool wall, no more than one accessible means
of entry shall be required provided that the accessible means of entry is a
swimming pool lift complying with 1009.2 or sloped entry complying with
1009.3. |
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2. Wave action pools, leisure
rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user access is limited to
one area shall not be required to provide more than one accessible means of
entry provided that the accessible means of entry is a swimming pool lift
complying with 1009.2, a sloped entry complying with 1009.3, or a transfer
system complying with 1009.5. |
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3. Catch pools shall not be
required to provide an accessible means of entry provided that the catch pool
edge is on an accessible route. |
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242.3 Wading Pools. At least one accessible means of entry shall be
provided for wading pools. Accessible means of entry shall comply with sloped
entries complying with 1009.3. |
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242.4 Spas. At least one accessible means of entry shall be
provided for spas. Accessible means of entry shall comply with swimming pool
lifts complying with 1009.2; transfer walls complying with 1009.4; or
transfer systems complying with 1009.5. |
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EXCEPTION: Where spas are provided in a cluster, no more
than 5 percent, but no fewer than one, spa in each cluster shall be required
to comply with 242.4. |
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243
Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions
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See Appendix 15.7.4 |
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243.1 General. Where shooting facilities with firing positions
are designed and constructed at a site, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than
one, of each type of firing position shall comply with 1010. |
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