Accessibility and IBC/ICC A117.1

Session 1 Key Points

• Controlling documents: Chapter 11 of IBC and ICC A117.1 govern design and construction.
• Scoping is regulated by Chapter 11 of IBC.
• Technical provisions are regulated by ICC A117.1.
• Specific criteria apply when specific and general provisions differ.
• All dimensions are subject to industry tolerances, except for stated ranges.
• An accessible route is usable by most pedestrians, but not necessarily wheelchair users.
• Stairs complying with code can be part of a circulation path but not an accessible route.
• Common Use areas are not for public use but available for shared use by two or more people.
• Public Use areas are made available for the general public.
• Employee work areas are spaces used only by employees for work.
• Public entrances are any entrances not classified as service or restricted.
• Restricted entrances are available for common use on a controlled basis, not public use or service.
• Service entrances are primarily for deliveries.
• Accessible Units are fully accessible with all necessary features from initial occupancy.
• Type A units are accessible throughout for wheelchair users.
• Type B units meet minimum accessibility requirements, consistent with FHAG.
• Spaces designed for children consider the age group of 12 or younger.
• Cross slope runs perpendicular to the direction of travel (running slope).
• Counter slope opposes the direction of travel (running slope).
• Detectable warnings are surface features that warn visually impaired people of hazards, mainly used at transit facilities, hazardous vehicular areas, and curb ramps.
• A dwelling unit is a housing unit with independent living facilities.
• A sleeping unit is a room designed for sleeping.
• Operable parts regulated include controls, handles, latches, and operating mechanisms of equipment/appliances.
• Pictograms convey information quickly and universally, especially to those with language barriers or cognitive disabilities, used to identify accessible features or provide directional information.
• Raised character signage allows people with visual impairments to tactilely read information.

Session 2 Key Points

• Accessibility provisions apply to all newly designed and constructed buildings/facilities, unless specifically exempted.
• Accessible units are regulated under Chapter 11 of the IBC and ICC A117.1.
• Type A units are regulated under Section 1104.2 of the IBC.
• Type B units are regulated under Section 1104.3 of the IBC.
• Type C units are not regulated under the IBC.
• The IBC specifies minimum required accessibility features in buildings/facilities.
• Partial accessibility is not acceptable.
• Employee work areas must be accessible to employees with disabilities, unless used only by employees without disabilities.
• One- and two-family dwellings are not required to be accessible. Three-family dwellings also are exempt.
• In agricultural buildings, access is required to paved work areas and areas open to the general public.
• Private garages or carports containing required accessible parking are exempt.
• Construction sites' structures, sites, and equipment are directly associated with construction like scaffolding, bridging, and materials.
• Chapter 11 does not require compliance for structures, sites and equipment.
• Raised areas for security, fire safety, or life safety like prison guard towers, fire towers, lifeguard stands, observation galleries, security lookout platforms, elevated control rooms in high-security facilities and platforms are used solely for monitoring purposes.
• Limited access spaces such as ladders catwalks spaces, crawl spaces, freight elevators or narrow passageways are exempt.
• Equipment spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair or monitoring do not need to comply, with Chapter 11.
• Raised or Lowered spaces in religious worship areas that are less than 300 square feet, and located 7 inches or more above or below the finished floor with Chapter 11 being primarily are exempt.
• Highway tollbooths accessed exclusively by a pedestrian walkway via a bridge or tunnel do not need to be conformant.
• Group R-1 occupancy is exempt if it is a one- or two-family dwelling.
• Only the day-care portion of a dwelling unit must be accessible.
• Common use areas such as In detention and correctional facilities used only by inmates or detainees and security personnel, do not need to be Accessible when they have no other purpose.
• Coolers and freezers accessed only from employee work areas do not need to adhere to Chapter 11.

Session 3 Key Points

• Carpet must be securely attached with firm cushion, pad, or backing.
• Acceptable carpet textures: level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile.
• Maximum pile thickness is 1/2 inch (13 mm).
• Exposed carpet edges must be fastened to the floor with trim.
• This carpet edge trim must comply with Section 303 for changes in level.
• Openings shall not permit passage of a 1/2-inch (13 mm) diameter sphere, except at elevators, platform lifts and track crossings.
• Elongated openings should be placed perpendicular to the predominant direction of travel.
• Maximum height for vertical change in level is 0.25 inches.
• Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) but not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) must be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
• Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (13 mm) must be by a ramp (Section 405) or a curb ramp (Section 406).
• Changes in level are not permitted in a turning space except slopes not steeper than 1:48.
• Turning spaces comply with Section 304.3.1 (circular space) or 304.3.2 (T-shaped space).
• Circular Space: In new buildings, it should measure 67-inch (1700 mm) minimum diameter. Circular Space: In existing buildings, it should measure 60-inch (1525 mm) minimum diameter.
• T-Shaped Space (new buildings): 68 inches (1725 mm) wide and 60 inches (1525 mm) deep, has two 36 inch arms
• T-Shaped Space can fit width 64 inches (1625 mm) wide and 60 inches (1525 mm) deep, with both 36 inch wide arms.
• T-Shaped Space can fit or 64 inches (1625 mm) wide and 60 inches (1525 mm) deep, with two arms wide in 40 inches.
• T-Shaped Space (existing): needs to fit within a 60-inch (1525 mm) minimum square, every item is 36 inches wide.
• In new facilities, the circular turning space is a 67-inch (1700 mm) minimum diameter.
• The existing facility's circular turning space is a 60-inch (1525 mm) minimum diameter.
• Objects with leading edges higher than 27 inches (685 mm) and lower than 80 inches (2030 mm) should protrude 4 inches (100 mm) into the circulation path.
• Exceptions are allowing projections of 41/2 inches (115 mm) for handrails.
• Turning spaces may have knee and toe clearance overlaps.
• 10 inches is the maximum overlap allowed in new buildings for knee /toe clearance.
• Doors can swing into a required turning space.
• Maximum slope for clear floor space is 1:48.
• Minimum required clear floor space is 52 inches (1320 mm) in length and 30 inches (760 mm) in width.
• Two approach types to a clear floor space: forward or parallel.
• Either approach can be provided under all conditions.
• To gain access to an alcove from a parallel approach, a clear floor space is positioned and the alcove is 60 inches (1525 mm) where depth exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).
• For a forward approach, the alcove shall be 36 inches (915 mm) in width where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).
• Toe clearance is between the floor and 9 inches (230 mm) above the floor.
• Maximum depth for toe clearance is 25 inches.
• The minimum depth for toe clearance as part of a clear floor space is 17 inches.
• Minimum width for toe clearance is 30 inches.
• Knee clearance is between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor.
• Minimum depth at 9 inches (230 mm) above the floor and 8 inches (205 mm) at 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor is required for clear knee space.
• Knee clearance is reduced at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.
• Minimum required width for knee clearance is 30 inches.
• Protruding objects that are more than 27 inches (685 mm) and less than 80 inches (2030 mm) from the floor should measure 4 inches not exceed 100 mm.
• Objects on posts or pylons should be 4 inches (100 mm) where more than 27 inches (685 mm) and smaller than 80 inches (2030 mm).
• An object has a lower edge less than 27 inches and pylons are spaced greater than 12 inches (305 mm)
• Vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm)- barriers are to be positioned adjacent to the protruding objects and leading edge is 27 inches (685 mm).
• Maximum is 48 Inches is the maximum unobstructed Forward Reach.
• Minimum is 15 Inches is the maximum unobstructed Forward Reach.
• Reduced high forward reach requires a 20Inch obstruction.
• High forward reach isn't feasible after 25 inch obstruction.
• Maximum reach is 46-54 Inches for an obstructed Side.
• Minimum reach is 15 Inches for an obstructed Side.
• Unobstructed side reach doesn't exist when something below an operable part is both 10 inches and 34 inches and must meet section 309 compliance.
• Operable parts must be operable with one hand that doesn't require grasping, pinching, or twisting and needs a force no greater than 5 pounds (22.2 N).

Session 4 Key Points

• Required site arrival points include public transportation stops, accessible parking, passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks and must be connected to one accessible route with that area.
• Site arrival points do not need an accessible route if it's vehicular, unless it contains Type B units or serves Type B units.
• Facilities within a site that must get connected: accessible buildings and accessible facilities.
• A vehicular way is an acceptable route between locations if that way does not provide for pedestrian.
• All required accessible features in a building must have service of an accessible route.
• Circulation Paths on an employee level must service an accessible route.
• Accessible routes to press boxes are needed. This does not cover press boxes that are less than 500 ft or when in the case of free elevated standing or bleachers.
• The area in shopping malls, healthcare, and public transport always require accessible routes.
• There should be one connection with an accessible route and each level.
• The exemption of small areas covers a mezzanine of less than 3000 sq ft.
• Exceptions for occupancies that do not have the need with Section 1108 or Section 1109, a hotel, this route would avoid upper levels or accessible rooms.
• Where one accessibility route exists: this route can also be general, be interior, it can NOT pass through some rooms with the exception of (1) parking garages and (2) an accessible door.
• Security must never obstruct any accessibility routes.
• At least 60 % of public routes are needed for full access.
• Openers of both full time and low energy are usable and can only exist in a building with a load over 300.
• If a vestibule is used, IBC 1105.1.1 permits doors that use the same openers.
• Restricted buildings require only one accessible entrance.
• Full units have at least one accessibility route if they follow type A/B units when institutional building are being looked at.

Session 5 Key Points

• Walking surfaces are included in accessible routes.
• Doors & doorways are included in accessible routes.
• Gates are included in accessible routes.
• Ramps are included in accessible routes.
• Curb ramps excluding the flared sides, are included in accessible routes.
• Blended transitions are included in accessible routes.
• Elevators & platform lifts are included in accessible routes.
• Accessible routes should be tailored to the site to fit those with special needs,
• Supplement stairways help when these features are needed.
• There should never be revolving doors, and turning is unacceptable for use in an accessibility zone.
• Maximum running slope is 1-20.
• Maximum walking surface is 1/48.
• Vertical, leveled or ramped all follow Section 303.
• Segment length exceeds 24 inches, The minimum width must remain 36 inches (915 mm).
• Segment length is 24 inches or less, The standard clear point is 32 inches (815 mm).
• Clear route distance at minimum must include 36 inches.
• Existing buildings get feasibility for new rules.
• Minimum route if there's a turn can be 36 inches.
• Max Interval needs to be located every two hundred feet for a space under 60 in.
• The T shape needs a space under 60 in to fill the area and maintain clearance.
• 404.2, 404.2.3, 404.2.4, 404.2.5, Door hardware.
• The main space is 32 inches (2030 mm), per Section 404.2.3.
• The position can reach 34inches and the total is (865 mm) from the floor.
• Max height is measured at 80 inches and contains 32 inches.
• 60" depth requires 36" width + 18" when swinging from latch size.
• 48 depth,60 width is considered swinging through push size.
• 42 - 48 is 24inches
• 42 depth is 12 " wide with closer width.
• The adjustments are related sliding adjustments.
• Clear width has to have adjustment at less than 36 inches, an issue will exist in place that has additional space.

Session 6 Key Points

• A standard accessibility zone is a slope exceeding 1-20 from a normal standard.
• Maximum rate of a standard ramp is 1-12.
• 11 is a zone for max rate 9-18 to follow space regulations.
• The ramp way is 1/48 due to regulation 405.3.
• A zone must be measured at 36 inches, it is measured between guard/ rails per (Sec. 405.5.).
• It follows 30 inches at times per (Sec. 405.6).
• A maximum slope of 1-48 inches to (Sec. 405.7.1, 405.7.3).
• The zones of 60 * minimum are per (Sec. 405.7.4).
• The width can vary around 32 , 60 inches.
• Rate is decided at a zone from to (Sec. 405.8).
• Per (Sec. 405.9, 405.9.2), if a path goes over what is intended, guard is applied to those issues.
• There can either be minimal curb used, or no passing with spheres.
• Wet standards are to never be exceeded through high level slope.
• A way to provide a wall is (Sec. 405.8, with limited standards),
• The ways to test max are per (Sec. 505.3)
• Max Height is measured at 38 and minimum are measured at 34 Per (Sec. 505.4).
• Standard per zones can use (1-1/2 inches per , (Sec. 505.5).
• There is newel areas based on (Sec. 505.6).
• Minimum inches and what it offers per to (Sec. 505.7.1).
• All the designs follow standard that is all per and can be read by person.
• Run size is for (Sec. 500.10. and is high in horizontal.
• With low height (60% in area, the limited height also need area to accommodate it.)
• With high standard the code must be enforced for a side area with the highest standards

Session 7 Key Points

• Passenger elevators are regulated for accessibility by the IBC, (IBC Sec. 1110.8).
• Call button should be centered 42 inches above floor, ¾ Minimum size as stated in Sec. 407.2.1.1, 407.2.1.2 .
• An elevator needs a 30 inches by 48 inches clear floor space stated in Sec. 407.2.1.1.
• All needs visual and audible accessibility, (Sec. 407.2.1.5, 407.2.2).
• Elevator needs visible signaling that indicates direction, (Sec. 407.2.2).
• Elevator signaling requires the hall system at a 72” and it has to be audible per every floor as mentioned in (Sec. 407.2.2.2).
• Hall need to announce at (Sec. 407.2.2.3).
• Lobbies all follow the rules with a 72 inch high character (Sec. 407.3.1)
• Elevators require horizontal slides, that require 5 inches to 29 inches (Sec. 407.3.3.1))
• Device at least a 20 second stander at 407
• Full Door follows the same protocol.
• Full width for a standard.
• Height (10in) will follow when the standards are not accessible.
• Fully auto doors (Sec. 408,3,3).
• Dimensions follow all standards.

Session 8 Key Points

• An accessible means of egress is the path of least resistance to the public (Sec. 1009.1).
• Minimum: 1 is the standard number required for accessibility from a space.
• Means of egress is stairways and elevators (Sec. 1009.2).
• In spaces where a stair can go to the roof, each floor will require power (Sec. 1009.3).
• If stairways are required for an area the elevators can also benefit it (Sec. 1009.4).
• Distance should never be a means for non performance in people accessibility the distance is the same and tied. (Sec. 1017)
• When the standard is used then only that route and nothing less is expected it goes up to 38 inches.
• The areas of refuge need to be maintained to allow separation from the story.
• Standard code helps communication for refuge during time.
• Assistive levels require an open route and guard rails. (Sec. 497.per7)
• (Sec.1009 with guard rail areas will help improve the space
• It should be in building at accessible routes per the system.
• Directions will be posted on the floor.
• Each area will require some accessibility per code per

Session 9 Key Points

• Accessible parking spaces are mandated and followed by Table 1106.

• The parking requirements can change across facilities.

• What is required is on what load the service provides so some are free.

• Wheelchair spaces are two percent and applies all across depending on types. 1 in a mobility space

• Hospital get 10 percent accessibility.

• The area in parking that gets the focus for accessibility are: short rates to entrances, parking location (wheelchair)

• In the most general point at 162 in across, is the basic space.

• A van can get space to enter the van with 135 inches or ninety six percent aisle.

• Aisles are next to spaces across two spots.

• What gets followed in parallel spot for wheelchair accessible.

• Ramp height for the spot must follow 1.4 requirements per and for 6" across.

• 0% are needed in certain space for the code to get better and follow the regulations in standards.

• Not regulated until code goes over the lines that they get covered by standard practices.

Session 10 Key Points

• Private offices and single family occupancy are exempt to code changes and facilities improvement.
• What goes down is the all features can be accessible.
• A general water and is not required when there's a urinal next to.
• A complying level with a space is a Yes and can range from diameter to .S
• What has to be in a level with .L .N with access to the level with space.
• A place should be above 78" high and be able to store all the hooks and features needed.
• The rate has change up to 48 inches for 694
• These areas require and with code , you get a level where the dominant standard can exist.
• The standards are never higher nor smaller standards all come to what the code has set.
• Bathing facility get WC standard for water level , water with other standards.
• These areas must be located near gender bathrooms and always in a location no further.

Session 11 Key Points

• What get removed the need to enter bathrooms with access.
• Water facilities follow all standards at 48.6 or over to prevent spread.
• Side standards for (Sec.
• .1.4.) from either area and to keep standard.
• Standard rates can range from , per standard and can maintain standard
• Both standards have to be up to code depending on all sides not just one
• The vertical bar of the side will give side access.
• Full inches from the side. per per0.5and will also affect the height.
• The standards have be at the floor up to date every floor and always.

Session 12 Key Points

• The clearance is 30 inches W 48 inches L to the bathtub .
• Permanent , removeable are permitted.
• Standard must use a verticle style bar installed on each other for an accessible unit.
• Standard wall should be a 24’ inch min, for each set standard. -There is standard code.
• The standards do need a set area to meet.
• There are a few differences in all new and per each standard, they must be up to date.
• Each set needs the .24 and should never extend past the height requirements.
• In each space the set can go to 48 and set the same.
• Wall and center must be up to code in the right direction to prevent mis construction.
• You must meet of course some height requirements.
• The floor can not get destroyed.
• If over then it would be damaged.
• High walls, high set is .3 feet for 2 of course with all correct.
• The force will need to withstand a bit of pressure or more than what is .

Session 13 Key Points

• Accessibility comes from each area must be well with accessibility to provide care as requested for those who get regulated in different.
• Percentage gets maintained to provide a spot or can get taken off.
• Functionality needs to be functional and on par all together to get accessibility.
• All can't be fixed with the newel point that they need to stay (406).
• It is best used or have different points so they can never connect.
• The set standard per set or 34 for all the users.
• High lighting and with the standard can improve functionality per.
• There's a diameter that applies that is 2 and with high code.
• To the point (47 is where you can and start with any standard to prevent the obstruction and make them able.
• If they need it but can they install them that will be ( Sec. 2), to what's stated across each to allow for.

Session 14 Key Points

• Wheelchair has some room in theaters.
• The load can support a bit standard, not to high, standard, depending and.
• Standards can get limited when there are different spaces and some may have height difference.
• Standard has a 36 in standard with 72inches across spaces
• Some have 48’ standards per level.
• (200 is good to use if needed).
• In single stage where many use for the ability to transfer with standard levels.
• All can transfer with all these for each thing. Standard with different stages , levels and dimensions based on the code. Standard with other.Standard follows standard on a regular degree. Levels and other for each side. The code follows with more for use. The new standards are always welcome with dimensions. Height is not so strong.

Session 15 Key Points

• Elements that must be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility are elevators, entrances, parking, telephones, toilet/bathing rooms (Sec. 1112.2).

• Tactile/braille signage is required for identifying toilet and bathing rooms, but requires no pictograms (Sec. 1112.3).

• Directional signage uses, at times for wheelchair accessibility, symbol for all the parts.

• VMS (Sec.1110,4)

• The case has to be Sans per , there can be issues.

• High-Resolution for code on certain stages and per.

• The numbers get high from every side.

• (47).

Session 16 Key Points

• Standard: B,A. each require their different aspects like (Sec. 1110.4).
• The different units need a path way from each different area with code (Sec
• Depending on type is 4% on one with conditions (Sec . 10 and more).
• Standards depending if the code and they can be from (1 - 115).
• The new levels are the type to provide the most standard care 110

Session 17 Key Points

• It requires the path 32' The new (110) is to never get obstructed except, for the following reasons: standard , and (Sec. 6744) and can get adjusted by those parts.