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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.
EXCEPTION: (Reserved). |
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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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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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
4.1.6(1)(k) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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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(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). |
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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. |
See 10.3.2(2) |
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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
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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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4. An accessible route within a dwelling or
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. |
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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
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