REGULATIONS FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF THE DISABLED

IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

FROM THE STATE BUILDING CODE TITLE 24, PARTS 2,3 & 5
PREPARED B THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT Y AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABlLlTATlON

STATE lVlOlmCT WHITSON W. COX FAlA

AUGUST 16,1984

INTRODUCTION

This document is a reprint of all the requirements pertaining to access to buildings by the handicapped which are contained in Title 24 of the Cal ifornia Administrative Code. The reprinted material is taken from Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5. New regulations that will go into effect September 15, 1984 are marked by vertical bars at the page margins. Because the reprint contains only those items which were adopted by the Office of the State Architect for access by the handicapped, it is not necessary to use the adoption tables which are included. They are provided only to familiarize you with the use of Title 24. This document is being distributed by the Off ice of the State Architect and copies may be obtained by writing to: Office of the State Architect Access Compliance Unit 1500 5th Street Sacramento, CA 95814

SPE'C~AL STANDARDS ---.-Chapter 2-6

OF ACCESSIBILITY CtiAPTERS 2-6 TIIROUGH 2-1 4

GROUP A OCCUPANCIES
.

Adoption Table

1 ) Audi toriuns, Assembly Hal 1s , Theaters, Etc.

2)
3)
4j

Stadiums, Grandstands, Bleachers, Etc. Dining, Banquet, Bar Facil i l i e s Fcod Preparations
Fel jgious F a c i l i t i e s Classrooms, Offices

Chapter 2-2

GR9UP 3 OCCUPANCIES

kdcption Tab1 e
7)

Office Euildincjs, Personal an1d P u b 'ervice F x i l icies

a.
b.

FacS?itfes Covered Business and. Prcfessional Off ices Sales F a c i l i t i e s Check Stands Personal and Pub1 ic Service Facilities Pub!ic U t i l i t i e s Police Department, Law Enforcement, Fire Departme and Courtrooms

c.
d.

e.
f.

g.

2)
3)

Factories and Warehouses Group E Occupancies Under 50 Occupant Load

Chapter 2-8

GROUP E OCCUPANCIES

Adoptjon Table
1) Educational and Library Facilities

a.
b.

Laboratory Rooms

Teaching Cubicles, Study Carrels, e t c . Library General Use Areas Book Stacks
GR3UP

c.
d.

Chapter 2-16

T OCCUPANCIES

Adogtion Table
1) Medical Type F a c i l i t i e s

.
5.

!Yursing Care Suites Diagnostic a n d Treatment Areas Waiting Areas, Offices, Sanitary Facilities Offices and Suites of Physicians, Dentists, etc.
GROUP M OCCUPANCIES

c.
d.

Chspter 2-11

Ad~ptionTable
1) Park and Recreation Areas

a.
b.

Campsites Beaches, Picnic Areas Sanitary F c c i l i t i e s BoatDocks Parking Trzils, Paths Nature Trails

c.
d.

e.
f.
g.

2)

Highway Rest Areas

GROUF 2 OCCUPANCIES

Chapter 2-12

Adoption Table
1) Hotels , Motels , Dormi tory Eui l dings or Complexes

a.
b.

Guest Rooms Entry k i d t h Publ i c Rooms Recreational Faci 1i t i e s Kitchens

c.
d.

e.
2)

Living Accornniodations a.
b.

Parking Kitchens Cour?tertops

c.
d.

Lower Shelving

e . Pri m r y Entrance
f.

Toilet F a c i l i t i e s

g . Living Acco~~dations
3)
4)

Publ i cly Funded Dwell i ngs Bathroom Requi rements for Hotel s , Motels, Dormitory Buildings and Living Accomodations a.
b.

Eathroom Entrance Doorway Shower Compartments Bathtubs Water Closets Grab bars, Lavatories and Accessories

c.
d.

e.

Chapter --

2-14

GROUP D OCCUPANCIES

Adoption Table
1) Visual Fire Alarms f o r Hearing Impaired Persons

2)

Requirements f o r Group D . Occupancies

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESSIBILITY APPLI CABLETOALL BUILDINGS

Chapter 2-17 Adoption Table Section 2-1711 Sani t a r y Faci 1i t i e s

I ) General Requirements
2)
3)

Separate F a c i l i t i e s
Restrooms on Accessible Fl ocrs Restrooms Used B Children y (1nc.l udi n.3 Doorways and Identifjcation Symbol s )

4)

5 ) Passageways
6)

Mgl t i p l e Acconimodation T o i l e t Rooms

a.
7:

Illzstration

S i n g l e P.ccomnodation T o i l e t Rooms

a.

I1 1ustration

8) 2estrooms i n Existing Buildings

a.
9;

Illustration

Grab Bars

a.

Illustration

10) Toilet R x m Fixtures and Accessories

1 ) Urinals

1 2 ) Bsthing F a c i l i t i e s

a.
b.

Compartment Showers I1 lustration

13) Lockers Section 2-1712

1) Gewral 2)

Water FountainslDri nking

Alcoves a. Illustration
Telephones

Se -c t i c v 2-1713

1) General
2)
I % u n t i c g ideight

3)
4)

1;

g s t i - a t f ens

E q t r i p w ~ tf o r K?zri:19 Impaired
S -. e c t i a n -

2-1715

Li g'lt iiod Cor;tro? Swi t c l e s

Refewnce t o Other Sections

Sec --t i c n

2-17?; ---

Sigqs and Identification

1)

Icterrtational S y ~ b o lo f k c d e s s i b i l i t y

a.
2)
3)

I1 l u s ~ ~ a t i o n

Brai 1l e Symbcls 2nd Lettering Entrance Signs T r a f f i c Con<rol Devices

S e c t j o n 2-1721 --

4)

Protruding Objects

1 ) General and Headroom a. I1?ustration

Are6 F l o ~ ror Ground Space

Sectjon 2-1722

1) Space hezded to Accommodate a Wheelchair

2)
3) Forward a n d Side Reach
11'1ustyations

Section 2-1723

Hi s t o r i ca1 Bui 1dings

Special Standards f c r H i s t o r i c a l Buildings Section 2-1752 Floors and Levels

-

1) A 1 Buildings 1 2)
Chapter 2-33 Exceptions

STAIRS,

EXITS AND OCCUPANT LOADS

Adoption Table Section 2-3303

1) General

Entrances

2)

Door Mat 1 1 1 u s t r ~ t i o n Section 2-3302 (Adopted by S t a t e F i r e Marshal but not by OSA., shown f o r c l a r i t y only)

1)

Refuge Area
Se -- c t i o n 2-3303

Doors .

Types of Locks o r Latch

Width o r Height

a.
b.

Door S i z e

($llustration)

H'nged

Doors

c.
6.

P a i r of Docrs Automatic Doors

e. Revolving Doors
Change i n Floor Levels a t Doors

a . Thresholds ( i l l u s t r a t i o n )
b.

Level f l o o r o r laoding (illustration)

Hardware Construct ion Turnstiles

Secticn -

2-3304

Corridors

1) Corridor Widths
2) Corridors Over 200 feet
3) Illustration Section 2-3305 Stai rways

1 ) Rcqui r e d Handrsi1 s
n\

L/

Handrai 1 Configuration a. lilustrations

3) Striping for Visually Impaired

4) Treads N~singand Risers a. illustrations

2-3306 Section -.----

Ramps

1)
2)

General
Width

3) Slope
4)

Landings a. I?lustration

5) Handrails

5) Surfaces
7)
Wheel guides

a. Iliustration Section 2-331 3

Ai s1es

1 ) Continuo~sSutsface
2) Craticgs
3j
4)

Changes ifi Level Level Areas

S-.-- c t i o n --e

2-3324

Hazards

7 ) warning Curbs
2) Overhangin; Obs.!ructions a. Illustrsticns

Chapter 2-51 Adoption Table Section 2-5103

? S i z e of Cab

Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalator! aTd Moving Walks

Elevator Requirements for the Handicapped

2)

El e d a tor Doorways
a.

Illustrdtion

3) Call Buttons
4)

Car Ca7 1 Signals

a. I1 1 ustration Section - 2-5104

7)
C h d p ----------t e r 2-71
A d c p t i z n Table
. -

Special Wheelchafr L - i f t s Site Developaent Requirements for -Handicapped Accessibility

Gmeral r e q ~rcrnents for wheelchair 1 ifts i

Section ---2-7101

- Developvent Si t e- __-

and .Gradin$

i)

General

2) Outside Stairways
Section 2-7102
1

Parkix

Formula for Number of Spaces

2) Space S i x a. Illustration
3) Arrangernsnt c f Spaces a. Illustration
4)

Slope of Parking Space

5) Idmtification (Signage)
6) Parking Structures

Section 2-7103
1)

Curb I?arp-

General

2) 3) 4) 5)

Width Slope Border I1 1ustrations Section 2-71 04 Pedestrian Grade Separations

1 ) General Chapter 2-72 PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS Section 2-7203 Types of Devices Section 2-7204 Alarms Si qnal ing Devices

Emergency Warning Systems Part 3lArticle 3-21 0-25 I n s t a l l a t i o n Heights Part 3lArticle 3-380-8 Instal l a t i o n Heights Part 3lArti cl e 3-760 Instal 1a t i o n Heights Part 5/Article 15 General 1 Water C ose t s Urinal s Lavatories Showers Bathtubs Drinking Fountains Fire Protective Si gnal inq Systems 130 Plumbing Requirements f o r the Handicapped Handi capped Switches Receptacle Outlets

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Title Sec. 2-100The p r o v i s i o n s contained i n t h i s p a r t s h a l l be known as t h e S t a t e B u i l d i n g Code o f the (Compiled) S t a t e B u i l d i n g Standards Code as defined i n S e c t i o n 18910, Health and Safety Code, may be c i t e d as such and a r e r e f e r r e d t o h e r e a f t e r as "these regulations" or " t h e s e b u i l d i n g standards" o r " t h i s Code". Purpose Sec. 2-101. (a) Standards. To provide minimum standards t o safeguard l i f e o r 1 imb, heal t h y property, and p u b l i c w e l f a r e and by r e g u l a t i n g and c o n t r o l 1 i n g the design, c o n s t r u c t i o n , qua1 ity o f m a t e r i a l s , use and occupancy, l o c a t i o n and maintenance o f a1 1 b u i l d i n g s and s t r u c t u r e s w i t h i n t h e scope of t h i s Code. (b) I n c o r p o r a t i o n . To assure that barrier free design is incorporated i n a l l buildings, f a c i l i t i e s , s i t e work and other developments t o which t h i s Code a p p l i e s t o assure t h a t they a r e a c c e s s i b l e t o , and usable by, p h y s i c a l l y handicapped persons. Scope sec. 2-102, Application, The ~ r o v i s i o n o f these building standards shall a p ~ l y t o the c o n s t r u c t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n , moving, d e m o l i t i o n , r e p a i r and use of any b u i l d i n g o r s t r u c t u r e w i t h i n t h e a u t h o r i t y o f any state agency. These b u i l d i n g standards s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o work l o c a t e d p r i m a r i l y i n a publ i c way, publ i c u t i l i t y towers and poles o r mechanical equipment n o t s p e c i f i c a l l y regulated i n these b u i l d i n g standards. NOTE: I t i s n o t t l i e i n t e n t o f t h i s s e c t i o n t h a t every e x i s t i n g occupancy w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e S t a t e F i r e Marshal I s j u r i s d i c t i o n , m a n d a t o r i l y conform o r be made t o conform t o the new c o n s t r u c t i o n requirements relative to fire, panic and explosion safety. Reasonable .judgment must be exercised by the e n f o r c i n g agency i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n of these b u i l d i n g standards t o e x i s t i n g occupancies. Effective Date, The e f f e c t i v e d a t e o f t h e O f f i c e o f t h e S t a t e A r c h i t e c t ' s handicap a c c e s s i b i l i t y r e g u l a t i o n s i n t h e S t a t e B u i l d i n g Code, S t a t e E l e c t r i c a l Code, S t a t e Plumbing Code, and i n t h e S t a t e E l e v a t o r C o n s t r u c t i o n Code s h a l l be J u l y 1, 1982. The e f f e c t i v e date o f the O f f i c e o f t h e S t a t e A r c h i t e c t , S t r u c t u r a l Safety S e c t i o n ' s r e g u l a t i o n s i n Chapters 2-1, 2-4, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-27, 2-28, 2-29, 2-30, 2-32, 2-37, 2-47, 2-54, and 2-60 i n t h e S t a t e B u i l d i n g Code s h a l l be on t h e d a t e o f p u b l i c a t i o n of t h i s suppl enent. Non B u i l d i n g Regulations Sec. 2-103Requirements contained i n t h e UBC, or in any other r e f e r e n c e d standard, code o r document, which are n o t b u i l d i n g standards as d e f i n e d i n Section 18912, Health and Safety Code s h a l l not be construed as a p a r t of t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Code. For t h e appl i c a b i l ity o f r e g u l a t i o n s r e l a t i n g t o maintenance, operation, use, 1 i m i t a t i o n s o r p r o h i b i t i o n s , and s i m i l a r non b u i l d i n g r e g u l a t i o n s , see o t h e r T i t l e s of the Ca1 i f o r n i a A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Code. Order of Precedence S ~ C . 2-104. (a) General, any differences between these In the event of b u i l d i n g standards and t h e standard r e f e r e n c e d o c u ~ e n t s , t h e t e x t of

2-104(a) c o n t ' d . these b u i l d i n g standards s h a l l govern. Where a s p e c i f i c p r o v i s i o n varies fo a genera1 provision, the s p e c i f i c p r o v i s i o n s h a l l apply. rm (b) F i r e Codes. Nothing i n these b u i l d i n g standards s h a l l d i m i n i s h the requirements o f t h e State F i r e Marshal. Application Sec. 2-105- Application, (a) Vesting Authority, Buildings, premises, sites and structdres w i t h i n t h e scope o f j u r i s d i c t i o n o f any S t a t e adopting agency s h a l l be made t o conform t o the provisions o f t h i s Code, b u t only t o the extent t h e adopting agency has been granted t h e a u t h o r i t y by the State L e g i s l a t u r e t o regulate these b u i l d i n g s , premises, s i t e s and structures (b) R e s p o n s i b i l i t y of Agencies, The agencies listed in the Adoption Table a t t h e beginning o f each Chapter o f t h i s Code; t h e s p e c i f i c scope o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f the Code p r o v i s i o n s o r b u i l d i n g standards adopted by each agency; t h e e n f o r c i n g agency responsible for enforcement; and the s p e c i f i c s t a t u t o r y a u t h o r i t y , o f each agency t o adopt and enforce such p r o v i s i o n s o r b u i l d i n g standards of t h i s Code, unless other s t a t u t o r y a u t h o r i t y i s s p e c i f i c a l l y c i t e d under a s p e c i f i c Adoption Table; a r e as f o l l o w s : 1. AGR--Department of Food and A g r i c u l t u r e Appl i c a t i o n - - D a i r i e s and places o f meat i n s p e c t i o n . Enforcing Agency--Department o f Food and A g r i c u l t u r e . A u t h o r i t y Cited--Agriculture Code Sections 18735, 19384, 33481 and 33731. Reference--Agriculture Code Sections 18735, 19384, 33481 and 33731. 2. BOC--Board o f CorrectionsAppl ication--Local detention f a c i l it i e s . Enforc ing Agency--Boa r d o f Corrections A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Penal Code Section 6030. Reference--Penal Code Section 6030. 3- BSC--Sta t e B u i l d i n g Standards CanmissionAppl ica t i o n - - S t a t e Bui 1dings i n c l u d i n g bui 1d i n g s constructed by the Trustees o f the C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y and Colleges and the Regents o f the U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a where no s t a t e agency has the a u t h o r i t y t o adopt Building Standards a p p l i c a b l e t o such b u i l d i n g s . i n f o r c i ng Agency--State o r Local agency s p e c i f i e d by the appl i c a b l e provisions o f law. A u t h o r i t y Cited--Health and Safety Code Section 18934.5. Reference--Health and Safety Code Sections 18901 through 18948. 4- CA --Departnent of Consumer Affairs. State Board of Cosmetol ogy Appl i ca ti on--School s o f comet01ogy and e l e c t r o l ogy. Enforcing Agency--Sta t e Board o f Cosmetol ogy. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Business and Professions Code Sections 7310 and

1311.

Reference--Business and Professions Code Sections 7310 and 7311. 5. CEC--Ca 1i o r n i a Energy Conani ssion, f App? i c a t i o n - d l 1 occupancies. Enfcrci ng Agency--Local b u i l d i n g department o r t h e Cal if o r n i a Energy Commission.

5. cont'd. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Pub1 ic Resources Code Sect ions 25402, 25420 and 25922. Reference--Public Resources Code Sections 25402, 25910, 25920, 25921 and 25922. DHS-Department o f H e a l t h Services Appl ication--Restaurants and r e t a i l food establ ishments; publ i c swimming pools; d r i n k i n g water supplies; sanitary c o n t r o l of she1 l f i s h ; s a n i t a t i o n o f publ i c beaches; food crop and harvesting; r a d i a t i o n ; organized camps. Enforcing Agency--Local h e a l t h e n f o r c i n g agency f o r a1 1 h e a l t h and sanitation requirements; and local building department for a1 1 o t h e r areas. A u t h o r i t y Cited--Health and Safet-y Code Sections 102, 203, 208, 427.3, 1225, 1276, 1411, 4010.1, 5474.29, 18897.2, 24102, 25811, 28281, 28282, 28290, 28694.5 and 28802.5. Qeference--Heal t h and Safety Code Sections 102, 203, 208, 427.3, 1225, 1276, 1411, 4010.1, 5474.29, 18897.2, 24102, 25811, 28281, 28282, 28290, 23694.5 and 28802.5. DOE--Department of Education, Appl i c a t i o n - - F a c i l i t i e s f o r exceptional c h i l d r e n . Enforcing Agency--Eureau o f School Planning, Department o f Education. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Education Code Section 50100. Reference--Education Code Section 56100. DOT--Department o f Transportation. Appl ication--Quarters f o r highway r e l o c a t i o n assistance. Enforci ng Agency--Department o f T r a n s p o r t a t i on. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Government Code Section 7267.8. Reference--Government Code Section 7267.8. HCD/l--Department of Housing and Carmunity DevelopmentAppl ication--Hotel s, motel s, lodging houses, apartment houses, dwell ings, employee housing, and f a c t o r y b u i l t housing. Access and adaptabil it y requirements f o r t h e physical l y handicapped s h a l l apply to a11 privately funded apartment houses constructed or approved for construction a f t e r the effective date of these excluding from these regulations regulations , Condominimuns, Co-ops and Town Houses t h a t are used f o r i n d i v i d u a l ownership. The t o t a l cost of adaptable/ standards s h a l l not exceed $1000 per accessi b i 1ity a d a p t a b l e / a c c e s s i b i l i t y u n i t based upon the January 1981 "ENR US--20 C i t i e s " average construction c o s t index o f 3372.02 (Engi n e e r i ng News Record). Enforcing Agency--Local b u i l d i n g department o r the Department o f Housing and Community Development. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Heal t h and Safety Code Sections 17003.5, 17921, 50061.5, 50558, and 50559. Reference--Heal t h and Safety Code Sections 17000 through 17060, 17910 through 17990, 50061.5, 50558, and 50559. HCD/2--Department o f Housing and h u n ity Development Ap~lication--Permanent b u i l d i n g s and accessory b u i l d i n g s i n mobile home parks, and special occupancy parks. E n f o r c i ng Agency--Local bui1 ding department o r the Department of Housing and Community Development. Aut h o r i t y C i ted--Heal t h and Safety Code Sect ions 17003.5 and 18300. Reference--Health and Safety Code Sections 18000 through 18700. OSA/HC--Handicapped Law Compl iance, O f f i c e of the State Architect.

2-105(b) 11. cont'd.

A. Appl i c a t i on--Pub1 icly

funded buildings, structures, s idewal ks, curbs and re1 a ted facil i t i es. NOTE: See Government Code, commencins w i t h Section 4450. A1 1 buildings, structures,sidewal ks, curbs and related f a c i l i t i e s constructed by the use of the State, county or municipal funds, or the funds of any pol i tical subdivision of the State. All buildings, structures, and facilities, occupied 50 percent or more, which are leased, rented, i n excess of contracted, sublet or hired for periods two years by any municipal county, o r State division of government or by a special district. The determination as to whether the b u i l d i n g , structure, be or f a c i l i t y i s occupied 50 percent or more shall based upon the usable floor area as defined in the
UBC.

All publ icly funded 1 i v i n g accommodations. EXCEPTION: This section shall not apply to any living accommodation which prior t o July 1, 1982 qualifies for one of the following conditions: a. Received a binding, conditional or prel iminary commitment of financing from a funding e n t i t y . b. Applied for a building permit. c. Commenced construction. NOTE: For special conditions relating t o living accommodations, see Section 2-1213(b). All publicly funded buildings used f o r one or two family dwelling unit purposes shall conform t o the appropriate provisions appl icable to 1 iving accomrnoda t i ons . A11 existing publ icly funded buildings and f a c i l i t i e s when a1 terations, structural repairs or addi t i ons are made to such buildings or facilities. This requirement shall only apply to area of specific a1 teration, structural repair or addition and shall not be construed t o mean that the e n t i r e structure or f a c i l i t y i s subject t o this Code. Compliance shall requ i re : a. That a primary entrance to the building or f a c i l i t y and the primary path of travel t o the specific area shall be accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. b- That sanitary f a c i l i t i e s , drinking fountains, and pu bl i c tel ephones servi ng the remodeled area shall be accessible t o and usable by handicapped persons. When the total construction cost of a1terations, structural repairs or additions does not exceed a va1 ua t i on thresh01 d of $50,000, based on January "ENR US20 Cities" average construction cost 1981, ( " Engineering News Record " , McGraw index of 3372.02 Hi1 1 Publishing Co.), and the enforcing agency finds t h a t compliance with t h i s code creates an unreasonable hardship canpl iance shall be limited t o the actual

2-105(b) llA-6 cont'd. work of the pro.iect. The enforcing agency shall, annually, update the valuation threshold t o a current amount based on the increase in the index since the l a s t figure used. (7) A terations, 1 structural repa i rs or additions consisting of one of the following shall be limited to the actual work of the project: a- Altering one building entrance to meet handicapped requi rements . b-Altering one existing toilet f a c i l i t y to meet u handicapped requirements. OI c- A1 tering existing elevators to meet handicapped requi rements. I n d . A1 tering existing steps to meet handicapped requi rements. e- A1 tering existing handrails to meet handicapped r1.c requi rements. u E CJ O) EXCEPTION: Projects which consist only of a J heating, ventilating, and a i r conditioning of existing ru a sDace are not alteration projects for the purposes of w PI w ~3 handicapped accessibility and shall not be subject t o this code. B- Appl ication--Privately funded public accomnodations or facilities. NOTE: See Health and Safety Code, commencing with Section 19955. (1) Any building, structure, facility, complex or improved area or portion thereof which i s used by the general public and shall include: a, Audi toriums, convention centers and stadiums. b. Hospitals, including but not 1irni ted to, hospital s, nursing homes, and convalescent homes. c. Theaters, restaurants and shopping centers. d. Hotels and motels. e- Passenger vehicle service stations. f . Offices of physicians and surgeons. . g. Office buildings. h. Pub1 ic curbs and sidewalks. (2) Any sanitary f a c i l i t i e s which are made available for the public, cl ients, or employees in such accommodations or f a c i l i t i e s . (3) Any curb or sidewalk intended for public use that is constructed in t h i s State with private funds. (4) A1 1 existing privately funded pub1 ic accommodations when a1 terations , structural repairs or additions are made to such public accommodations as s e t forth under l l A ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , and ( 7 ) above. EXCEPTION NO. 1: In privately funded multi storied passenger vehicle service stations, shopping centers, offices c f physicians and surgeons, and office buildings, subject t o this code, floors or levels above and below the f i r s t floor or ground level are exempt from these requirezents i f a ramp or elevator i s not available to provide public access to such floors or levels.
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2-105(b) l l B - 4 c o n t ' d .
EXCEPTION NO, 2: In privately funded multi storied buildings, floors or l e v e l s above t h e f i r s t f l o o r o r if a ground l e v e l are exempt f r a n these requirements reasonable portion of a1 1 f a c i l it i e s and accommodations normally sought and used by t h e pub1 i c i n such a b u i l d i n g are accessible t o and usable by p h y s i c a l l y handicapped persons. C. Enforcing Agency (1) By the D i r e c t o r of General Services where State funds are utilized for any project or where funds of counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions are utilized for the construction of elementary, secondary o r community c o l l e g e p r o j e c t s . (2) By the governing bodies thereof where funds of counties, municipalities or other pol it i c a l subdivisions are u t i l i z e d except as otherwise provided above. (3) B y the building department o f every c i t y , county, o r c i t y and county w i t h i n the territorial area of its city, county, o r c i t y and county, where p r i v a t e funds are utilized. "Building department" means the department, bureau, or officer charged with the enforcement of laws or ordinances regulating the erection or construction, or both the e r e c t i o n and construction, o f buildings. EXCEPTION: The provisions of these regulations shall n o t apply t o any portable b u i l d i n g s leased o r owned by a school d i s t r i c t which are n o t used by the physically handicapped and which are otherwise w i t h i n t h e scope of t h i s s e c t i o n upon a p p l i c a t i o n t o and when specifically approved b y t h e Department o f R e h a b i l i t a t i o n . D. Special Conditions for the Physical l y Handicapped Requi r i n g Appeal s Act i o n R a t i f ication--Whenever reference i s made i n these r e g u l a t i o n s t o t h i s section, the f i n d i n g s and determinations required t o be rendered by the local be subject t o r a t i f i c a t i o n through enforcing agency shall an appeals process. E. A u t h o r i t y Cited--Government Code Section 4450. F. Reference--Government Code Sections 4450 through 4458 and H e a l t h and Safety Code Sections 19955 through 19959. 12- OSA/SSS--Structural Safety Section, Office of the State Architect Appl ication--Pub1 ic elementary and secondary school and community c o l l ege b u i l d i n g s . Enforcing Agency--Structural Safety Section, O f f i c e o f the State Architect. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Education Code Sections 39152 and 81142. Reference--Education Code Sections 39140 through 39156 and 81130 through 81 146. 13- OSHA--0ccupa tional Safety and Health Standards Board. Appl ication--Places o f employment.

2-105(b) 13. c o n t ' d . E n f o r c i ng Agency--Divi s i o n o f Occupational Safety and Heal th. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Labor Code Section 142.3. Reference--Labor Code Section 142.3. ce of Stateswide Health Planning 14- OSH/PD--Off i

Development

Appl i c a t i o n - - C l i n i c s and h e a l t h f a c i l i t i e s . Enforcing Agency--Division of F a c i l it i e s Development, O f f i c e of Statewide Heal t h Planning and Development. A u t h o r i t y Cited--Health and Safety Code Sections 446.2, 446.3, and 15020. Ref erence--Heal t h and Safety Code Sections 446.2, 446.3, and 15000 through 15023. 15. SFM--Office o f t h e State F i r e Marshal. and Appl ication--A1 1 high r i s e bui1dings ; assembly, educational institutional b u i l d i n g s ; a l l o t h e r occupancies when a u x i l i a r y o r accessory t o an assembly, educational o r i n s t i t u t i o n a l b u i lding; organized camps and State owned o r occupied b u i l dings i n c l u d i n g State col leges and u n i v e r s i t i e s ; tents, awnings o r o t h e r f a b r i c enclosures used i n connection w i t h any occupancy. Enforcing Agency--Local f i r e a u t h o r i t y . S t a t e F i r e Marshal where no l o c a l f i r e a u t h o r i t y e x i s t s and f o r State owned o r occupied b u i l d i n g s . 13108, 13116, A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Heal t h and Safety Code Sections 13143, 13143.6, 13211, and 18897.3. Reference--Health and Safety Code Sections 13100 through 13146.5, 13210 through 13216 and 18897 through 18897.7. of 16- SHB--State H i s t o r i c a l B u i l d i n g s Code Advisory Board, O f f i c e the S t a t e Architect. Appl i c a tion--Qua1 if i e d h i s t o r i c a l b u i l d i n g s and s t r u c t u r e s and t h e i r associated s i t e s . Enforcing Agency--State o r l o c a l agency s p e c i f i e d by the appl i c a b l e provisions o f law. A u t h o r i t y C i ted--Heal t h and Safety Code Section 18959.5. Reference--Health and Safety Code Sections 18950 through 18960. 17. YA--Department o f the Youth Authority. Appl i c a t i o n - - J u v e n i l e ha1 1s. Enforcing Agency--Department o f t h e Youth A u t h o r i t y A u t h o r i t y C i ted--We1 f a r e and I n s t i t u t i o n s Code Sections 210 and 1712. Ref erence--We1 f a r e and Ins t i t u t ions Code Sections 210 and 1712. Fomat Sec. 2-106. This p a r t fundamentally adopts t h e UBC by reference on a chapter by chapter basis. Such adoption i s r e f l e c t e d i n the adoption When the adoptton t a b l e o f a t a b l e o f each chapter o f t h i s p a r t . chapter of t h i s p a r t makes no reference t o a s p e c i f i c chapter of t h e UBC, such chapter o f the UBC i s n o t adopted as a p o r t i o n o f t h i s Code. Validity Sec- 2-107. I f any chapter, section, subsection, sentence, clause o r phrase of t h i s Code i s f o r any reason h e l d t o be u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l , contrary t o s t a t u t e , exceeding the a u t h o r i t y o f t h e State as s t i p u l a t e d by statutes, o r otherwise inoperative, such d e c i s i o n s h a l l n o t a f f e c t the v a l i d i t y of the remaining p o r t i o n o f t h i s Code. Standard Reference Documents

and

Standard Reference Documents Sec. 2-108. (a) The codes, standards and pub1 i c a t i o n s , adopted and s e t f o r t h in this Code, including other codes, standards and p u b l i c a t i o n s referred t o t h e r e i n are, by title and date of publication, hereby adopted as Standard Reference Documents o f t h i s Code. (b) When t h i s Code does n o t s p e c i f i c a l l y cover any s u b j e c t r e l a t i n g t o bui1 ding design and construction, recognized f i r e prevention be employed. The National Fire engineering practices shall Codes and t h e F i r e P r o t e c t i o n Handbook of the National Fire P r o t e c t i o n Association may be used as a u t h o r i t a t i v e guides i n determining recognized f i r e prevention engineering practices. Effective Date (For OSHA) Sec. 2-109. Regulations h e r e i n a f f e c t i n g building standards, apply t o any b u i l d i n g , o r b u i l d i n g a l t e r a t i o n , o r b u i l d i n g m o d i f i c a t i o n f o r which c o n s t r u c t i o n i s commenced a f t e r the effective date of the regulations. Date o f commencement o f construction, f o r t h e purpose o f t h i s section, s h a l l be: (a) The a d v e r t i s i n g date f o r i n v i t a t i o n o f b i d s f o r S t a t e and l o c a l government p r o j e c t s . (b) The b u i l d i n g permit issuance date f o r o t h e r p r o j e c t s . Approvals (For OSHA)

Sec. 2-110,
(a) When an approval is required by a CallOSHA r e g u l a t i o n , the D i v i s i o n of Occupational Safety and Health may classify as products, materials, devices, systems, or "Approved " i n s t a l l a t i o n s t h a t have been approved, listed or labeled as conforming to appl i c a b l e test standards by Underwriters ' Laboratories, Factory Mutual Engineering, Inc., U.S. Bureau of Standards, U.S. Bureau of Mines, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heal t h , o r o t h e r OSHA accredited testing 1a b o r a t o r i es . (b)The Division of Occupational Safety and Health may r e q u i r e proof in addition to that under (a) that the products, will provide materials, devices, systems, or installations reasonable safety. (c) When these orders r e q u i r e an approval of products, materials, devices, systems, or installations and that approval i s n o t engineering a v a i l a b l e under ( a ) , i t w i l l be necessary t o submit calculations, stress analysis, and o t h e r data f o r each design, model, o r make, f o r which an approval i s requested. NOTE: This means t h a t the product i s approved as to design, It does n o t mean strength, m a t e r i a l , capacity, make, and model. t h a t each s p e c i f i c i t e m r e q u i r e s an i n d i v i d u a l approval.

Chapikr 2-4 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Change to Read as Follows:

Adoption Table No. 2-4A

Enti r e Chapter except as noted below

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NOTE 1 See Se:tion 2-105 and 2-105 f o r explanation of t h i s T a b l e .

NOTE 2.

See State Building Code History Note Appendix.

Definitions
A Sec. 2-402. (a) Accessibility, Accessibility is the coinbination of various elements i n a b u i l d i n g o r a r e a which allows access, c i r c u l a t i o n and the f u l l use of t h e b u i l d i n g and f a c i l i t i e s by t h e handicapped.

Definitions
A

sec. 2-402. (a) AccessibilityAccessibility is the combination of various elements in a building o r area which allows access, circulation and the full use of the building and f a c i l i t i e s by the handicapped. Aisle is a circulation path between ob.iects such as seats, tables, merchandise, equipment, displays, shel ves, desks, etc. 1. ANSI. American National Standards Institute. (e)Assembly Building. Assembly building i s a building or portion of a building used as follows: I. Used or intended to be used for the gzthering together of 50 or more persons for purposes of amusement, entertainment, instruction, del iberation, worship, drinking or dining, awaiting transportation or education, or; 2 Any . building or structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for the showing of motion pictures when an admission fee i s charged and when such building or structure i s open t o the public and has a capacity of 10 or more persons. B Sec. 2-403. Building. Building means any structure as to which for support, shel t e r , s t a t e agencies have regulatory power, buil t housing or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, equipment or property of any kind, and also includes structures, wherein things may be grown, made, produced, kept, handled, stored, or disposed of and a', 1 appendages, accessories, apparatus, appliances, and equipment installed ' 'Building" shall not include machinery, equipment, as a part thereof. or appl i ances instal led f o r manufacture or process purposes only, nor shall i t include any construction installations which are not a part o f a building, any tunnel, nine shaft, highway, or bridge, or include any house t r a i l e r or vehicle which conforms t o the Vehicle Code. C sec. 2-404. (3) CAC. CAC means the California Administrative Code. Curb cut i s an interruption of a curb a t a (c)Curb Cut. pedestrian way, which separates surfaces that are substantially a t the same elevation. ( d ) C u r b Ramp. Curb ramp i s a sloping pedestrian way, intended for pedestrian t r a f f i c , which provides access between a walk or sidewalk t o a surface located above or below an adjacent curb face.
(d) Aisle.

S ~ C 2-405. . (b) Directional Sign. Directional sign is a publicly displayed notice which indicates by use of words or symbols a recommended di recti on or route of travel .
L

k c . 2-406. ( a ) Elevator, Pas senaer : NOTE: See Definition of Elevator, Part 2, Chapter 51, Title 24. CAC. (b) ~nforcing Agency. Enforcing agency shall mean the designated department or agency as specified by s t a t u t e .
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2-406-E cont'd.
(c) Equivalent Facilitation, Equivalent facilitation is an a1 t e r n a t e means of complying w i t h the l i t e r a l requirements of these standards and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s t h a t provides access i n terms o f t h e purpose o f these standards and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s . NOTE 1 See Section 2-101. : NOTE 2: In determining equivalent facilitation, consideration s h a l l be given t o means t h a t provide f o r the maximum independence o f the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped i n d i v i d u a l w h i l e presenting the least r i s k o f harm, i n j u r y , o r o t h e r hazard t o such handicapped persons o r others. F S ~ C .2-407, (or Faci 1 it i e s ) is a (a) F a c i l i t y (or Facilities). F a c i l it y building, s t r u c t u r e , roan s i t e , complex, o r any p o r t i o n thereof, t h a t i s b u i l t , a l t e r e d , improved o r developed t o serve a p a r t i c u l a r pu rpos e G !kc. 2-408. (a) Grab Bar i s a bar f o r t h e purpose o f being grasped by the hand f o r support. A v e r t i c a l b a r r i e r erected along the open edges of (b) G u a r d r a i l a floor opening, w a l l opening, ramp, platform, runway o r o t h e r elevated area t o prevent persons from f a l l i n g o f f the open edge. H Sec- 2-489(c) H i s t o r i c a l B u i l d i n g . NOTE: See " Q u a l i f i e c ' H i s t o r i c a l a u i l d i n g " .

I
!kc. 2-410.
Symbol o f A c c e s s i b i l i t y That symbol adopted by Rehabil it a t i o n I n t e r n a t i o n a l ' s 1 1 t h World Congress f o r the purpose o f i n d i c a t i n g t h a t b u i l d i n g s and f a c i l i t i e s are accessible t o the physical l y handi capped. NOTE: See Section 2-1720 and F i g u r e No. 17-6. K

(n) I n t e r n a t i o n a l

K Sec. 2-412K i c k Plate, Kick p l a t e i s an abrasion-resistant p l a t e a f f i x e d t o t h e bottom p o r t i o n o f a door t o prevent a t r a p c o n d i t i o n and p r o t e c t i t s surface. L S ~ C . 2-413. (a) Level Area. Level area i s a s p e c i f i e d surface t h a t does n o t have a slope i n any d i r e c t i o n exceeding 1/4 i n c h (6.35 mm) i n one f o o t (304.8 mn) from the h o r i z o n t a l (2.083% gradient). (b) L i f t , Special Access. NOTE: See "Special Access L i f t s " . (d) L i v i n g A c c m o d a t i o n s , Any pub1 i c l y funded b u i l d i n g or portio3; thereof having t h r e e o r more apartments as defined i n t h e UBC.

(b) Multiple Accomnodation Toilet Facility, A room that has more than one sanitary fixture, is intended for the use of more than one person a t a time, and which usually i s provided w i t h privacy compartments o r screens shielding some fixtures fran view. A bathroom serving a hotel guest room and a privacy t o i l e t i n small offices, stores and similar locations are not included i n t h i s category P

S ~ C .2-417.

2)

(a) Passage Door, Passage door i s a door other than an e x i t door through which persons may traverse. [b) Passenger Elevator: NOTE: See Definition of Elevator, Part 2, Chapter 51, Title 24, CAC. (c) Path of Travel. Path of travel i s a passage that may consist of walks and sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian ramps, lobbies and corridors, elevators, other improved areas, or a necessary combination thereof, that provides free and unobstructed access to and egress from a particular area or location, for pedestrians and/or wheelchair users. (d) Pedestrian. Pedestrian i s an individual who moves i n walking areas with o r without the use of walking assistive devices such as crutches, leg braces, wheelchairs, e t c . (e) Pedestrian Ramp. Pedestrian ramp i s a sloping p a t h of travel intended for pedestrian t r a f f i c and as differentiated from a curb ramp. ( f ) Pedestrian Grade Separation, Pedestrian grade separation i s a structure erected over or under an obstacle such as a freeway, roadway, s t r e e t , r a i l road, stream, etc., and intended primarily for pedestrian use. (Ig) Pedestrian Way, Pedestrian way i s a route by which a pedestrian may pass. (h) Permanent, Permanent shall mean f a c i l i t i e s which are intended t o be used for periods longer than those designated i n this Code under the definition of temporary. Handicapped, Physical 1y handicapped shall mean ( i ) Physically individual s who have impairments, e i t h e r permanent or temporary in nature, as follows: 1. Impairments which affect dmbulation due to cerebral palsy, pol imyel i t i s , spinal cord injury, amputation, arthritis, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, and other conditions or diseases which reduce mobil i ty, including aging. 2 Impairments t h a t require the . use of crutches, canes or wheelchairs . 3- Total blindness or impairments affecting sight t o the extent that the individual functioning in public areas may be insecure or exposed to danger. 4.Deafness or hearing impairments that may expose an individual t o danger or insecurity. ( j ) Platfom, Unenclosed. Platform, Unenclosed is a horizontal, general 1y level and raised surface for speakers, performances, displays, e t c . , as distinguished from "platforms" which are enclosed.

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Entrance. Primary entrance shall mean any entrance t o a f a c i l i t y which has a substantial flow of pedestrian t r a f f i c to any specific major function of the f a c i l i t y . (1) Publicly Funded. Publicly funded as used i n this Code does not include loans, grants, guarantees, or other financial assistance provided by a public agency to finance construction, rehabilitation or purchase of privately owned housing accmmoda tions , including housing financed under the Cal Vet program and other privately-owned buildings, facil i t i e s and structures.

(k) Primary

Sec. 2-418, Qualified Historical Building (or Structure). Qua1ified historical building ( o r structure) shall mean any structure or coll ection of structures deemed important to the history, architecture, o r culture of an area by an appropriate local or s t a t e governmental jurisdiction. This shall include structures of national, s t a t e or local historical registers or official inventories, such as the National Register of Historic Places, State Historical Landmarks, State Points of Historical Interest, and c i t y or county registers or inventories of historical or archi tecturallr siqnificant s i t e s and places or landmarks. NOTE: See Sect
R
S~C2-419.

NOTE: See ' Pedestrian Ramp " or "Curb Ramp " (b) Reasonable Portion- Reasonable portion shall mean that segment of a bu l d i n g , f a c i l i t y , area, space or condition which would normal ly be necessary i f the-activity therein is to be accessible by the handicapped. (c) Recarmend, Recommend does n o t requi re mandatory acceptance, b u t identifies a suggested action which shall be considered for the purpose of providing a greater degree of accessibility to the physical ly handicapped. (d ) Remodel i ng : NOTE: See "A1 t e r or Alteration" of UBC. (f) Riser. Riser i s that upright portion of a step i n a s t a i r .
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( a ) Ramp:

Sec. 2-420, (a) Sanitary Facility. Sanitary f a c i l i t y i s any single u n i t or a cornbi nation of water closets, urinal s , lavatories, bathtubs or showers, together with the room or space i n which they are housed. (b) Shopping Center, Shopping center i s one or more sales establishments or stores. (c) Should: NOTE: See Recommend. (d) Sidewalk. Sidewalk i s a surfaced pedestrian way contiguous t o a s t r e e t used by the public. NOTE: See definition f o r "Wal k " (e) Single Accomnodation Sanitary Facility. Sing1e accommodation sanitary f a c i l i t y i s a roan that has not more than one of each type of sanitary fixture, i s intended for use by only one person a t a time, has no partition around the t o i l e t , and has a door t h a t can be locked on the inside by the room occupant. N T 1: See Section 2-1711. OE NOTE 2: For bathrooms serving Group R Occupancies, see Section 2-1213.

2-420 cont'd.

DevelopmentS i t e development i s "on s i t e " and "off s i t e " work including, b u t not limited t o , walks, sidewalks, ramps, curbs, curb ramps, parking f a c i l i t i e s , s t a i r s , planting areas, pool s , promenades, exterior gathering or assembly areas and raised or depressed paved areas. Special access l i f t is a hoisting and (h) Special Access L i f t . lowering mechanism equipped w i t h a car or platform, or support which serves two landings of a building or structure and i s designed t o carry a passenger o r passengers and (or) luggage or other material a vertical distance as may be allowed. T S ~ C .2-421. (a ) Temporary. Temporary shall mean buildings and facilities intended for use a t one location for not more than one year and seats intended for use a t one location for not more than 90 days. (b) Tread. Tread i s the horizontal surface of a step in a s t a i r . U S ~ C 2-422. (3) UBC. UBC shall mean the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (c) Unreasonable Hardship: An unreasonable hardship exists when the enforcing agency finds that compliance with the building standard would make the specific work of the project affected by the building standard unfeasible, based upon an overall evaluation o f the follewi ng factors: 1 The cost of providing access. . 2. T.ie cost of a l l construction contemplated. 3. The impact of proposed improvements on financial f e a s i b i l i t y of the project. 4. The nature of the accessibility which would be gained or lost. 5. The nature of the use of the f a c i l i t y under construction and i t s ava il abil i ty t o handicapped persons. The details of any finding of unreasonable hardship shall be recorded and entered i n t h e f i l e s of the enforcing agency.
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(f) S i t e

S ~ C .2-424. . (a) Walk. Walk i s a surfaced pedestrian way not located contiguous t o a s t r e e t used by the public. (See definition for "Sidewalk" .) (b)Wheelchair- Wheelchair i s a chair mounted on wheels to be propel led by i t s occupant manually or with the aid of electric power, of a size and configuration conforming to the recognized standard model s of the trade. (c) Wheelchair Occupant o r Wheelchair User. Wheelchair occupant or wheelchair user i s an individual who, due to a physical impairment or disability, u t i l i z e s a wheelchair for mobility.

Chapter 2-6

RQIJIRMENTS FOR GROUP A OCCUPANCIES

a
Code

Change to Read i s F o l l a s :

Moption Table N . 2-6A o

Section
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Special Standards of Accessibility S ~ C ,2-611(a) General, The provisions of this section apply to the specified types of facil i t i e s and identify specific requirements of accessibility and usability which shall be provided for each of the 1 i s ted occupancy uses. (b) Auditoriums, Assembly Halls, Theaters and Related Facilities. 1 Seating. . Seating for the handicapped shall be accessible from the main lobby or from a primary entrance, together w i t h related t o i l e t f a c i l i t i e s . A. In a11 assembly places where seating i s provided, there s ha1 1 be spaces for tne handicapped using wheel chai rs. The number of such spaces i s shown i n Table 2-6B. Table No. 2-68
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Seating Capacity
II

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Wheelchair -- - Seating Spaces

the seating capacity exceeds 500, one additional be provided for each wheelchair seating space shall total seating capacity increase of 100. (2) Wheelchair spaces shall be level, and when the seating capacity exceeds 300, shall be i n more than one location. Each such space shall be a minimum o f 60-in (1524 mm) in length and 30-in (762 mn) i n w i d t h . (3)Readily removable seats may be installed in these to wheelchair spaces when such spaces are not required accommodate wheelchair users. B. I n addition t o spaces provided for wheelchair users as noted in A above, there shall be provided seating for semiambulant individuals. The number of such seating the total shall be equal t o a t least one percent of seating and shall be no fewer than two. Such seats shall provide a t l e a s t 24-in (609.6 mni) clear leg space between the front of the seat t o the nearest obstruction or t o the back of the seat immediately i n front.

(1) When

1. cont'd.

the location of handicapped seating, life be considered, and a l l seating provided must safety shall comply w i t h the f i r e and panic safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal EXCEPTION NO, 1 : In existing buildings and f a c i l i t i e s , when the enforcing agency determines that compliance w i t h the seating requirements of this code would create an unreasonable hardship such requirements shall not apply. When the unreasonable hardship finding i s applied, a t l e a s t one percent of the total seating provided shall be accessible to and usable by physical ly handicapped persons who use wheelchai rs and such seating shall comply w i t h the level requirements and the individual space requirements of this code. 2: When an existing theater i s subdivided EXCEPTION NOinto more than one f a c i l i t y having upper levels not accessible by ramp or elevator, and the enforcing agency determines t h a t f u l l compliance with t h i s code would create an unreasonable hardship such upper levels need not be made accessible provided a11 f a c i l i t i e s a t grade are accessible and any event, showing of motion pictures o r other a c t i v i t i e s made available t o the public in a l l of the f a c i l i t i e s are scheduled to assure that a l l such functions a r e available to the public i n the accessible facil i ty. Stages, Encl osed and Unenclosed PI atfoms, and Orchestra P i t s Stages, enclosed and unenclosed platforms, and orchestra p i t s shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped. EXCEPTION No, 1 : When the enforcing agency finds t h a t requiring c a p 1 iance with this code, for an enclosed o r unenclosed platform or depressed area not more tharl 24-in (609.6 m ) above or below an adjacent accessible level, would m create an unreasonable hardship the enclosed and unenclosed platform or depressed area shall be made accessible by a portable ramp with a slope not exceeding one vertical t o twelve horizontal EXCEPTION NO. 2: In existing buildings and f a c i l i t i e s , stages, enclosed o r unenclosed platforms, and orchestra p i t s need n o t be accessible when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compliance w i t h t h i s code would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship. Ticket Booth. Customer and employee sides of ticket booths and of concession- and refreshment sales f a c i l i t i e s shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped. Miscellaneous Areas, Pub1 i c t o i l e t s and other pub1 ic areas shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped. (c) Stad i urns, Grandstands, Bleachers, Athletic Pavilions, i Gymnasiums and M scel laneous Sport-Re1 ated Facil i t i e s , 1. Spectator Seating. In f a c i l i t i e s w i t h a seating capacity of 5000 or less there shall be spaces for the handicapped u s i n g wheelchairs, which conform t o the requirements of Section 2-61 1( b ) l A . When, however, the number of pemanent seating spaces exceeds 5000 the number of wheelchair seating spaces shall conform to the requirements of Section 2-611(a)lA for the f i r s t 5000 seats only and one additional wheelchair seating space shall be provided for each total seating capacity increase of 500.

C. In determining

2-611(c) cont'd.

Booth, Customer side shall be and employee side of ticket booths may be accessible. 3, Participation Areas. Participation areas shall be accessible to the physical 1y handicapped including the fol lowing listed and similar activity areas: A. Tennis, racquet and handball courts. B. Gymnasium floor areas and general exercise roans. C. Basketball , voll eybal 1 and badminton courts, bowl i ng 1 anes D. Swimming pool deck areas must be accessible and an assistive device provided t o a s s i s t physically-handicapped persons in gaining entry into the pool. E-Athletic team rooms and f a c i l i t i e s , playing f i e l d s and running tracks. 4. Clubmans. Clubrooms shall be made accessible to the physical l y handicapped. 5. Sanitary and Locker Facilities. Where spectator and/or participant sanitary and/or locker facil i t i e s are provided they shall conform w i t h the requirements i n Chapter 2-17. 1 : Where the enforcing agency determines t h a t EXCEPTION NO. compl iance w i t h these regulations would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception may be granted, when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided through the use of other methods o r materi a1 s EXCEPTION NO. 2: In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency finds that compliance with regulations would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception may be granted when a l l of the fol lowing minimum conditions are met: A. When the total seating does not exceed 5000 a t least one percent of such seating shall be accessible to and usable by physical ly-handicapped persons. We hn the total seating provided exceeds 5000 one additional seat for each 2000 seats provided over 5000 shall be accessible t o and usable by physical ly-handi capped persons. B. Sanitary facilities, ticket booths, c1u broms , concessions and refreshment facil i t i e s are accessible. C. One of each type of participation area is usable and accessible. ( d ) Dining, Banquet a d Bar Facilities, Dining, banquet and bar facil i t i e s shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped as provided i n t h i s section. EXCEPTION NO, 1 : In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency determines that compl i ance with any regulation under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facil i t a t i o n i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: In existing buildings, these regulations shall not apply when legal or physical constraints would not allow cornpl iance w i t h these regulations or equivalent facilitation without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. EXCEPTION NO. 3: For floors and levels i n new and existing buildings see Section 2-1752. 1 Primary Entrance. . Access t o these f a c i l i t i e s shall be provided a t primary entrances. 2. Functional Activity. Wheel chai r access shall be provided t o

2. Ticket

2-611(d) 2. cont'd. a l l areas where each type o f f u n c t i o n a l a c t i v i t y occurs. 3. Seating. Each d i n i n g , banquet and bar area s h a l l have one wheelchair seating space f o r each twenty seats, w i t h a t l e a s t one minimum wheelchair seating space p e r each f u n c t i o n a l area. Such permit use by seating s h a l l be designed and arranged to wheelchair occupants. Access t o such seating space s h a l l be provided w i t h main a i s l e s n o t l e s s t h a n 36-in (914.4 mm) i n c l e a r width. Accessible seating space s h a l l be i n t e g r a t e d w i t h general s e a t i n g t o a1 low a reasonable s e l e c t i o n o f seating area and t o avoid having one area s p e c i f i c a l l y h i g h l i g h t e d as t h e disabled area. The r a t i o of seating designed f o r handicapped use i s based upon the t o t a l number o f seats provided. 4. Cafeteria L i n e Aisles. Cafeteria line aisles s h a l l be a minimum o f 36-in (914.4 mm) o f c l e a r width. 5. Restrooms, Restrooms and powder rooms shall conform to requirements i n Section 2-1711. EXCEPTION: h'here the enforcing agency f i n d s t h a t i t would r e s u l t i n an unreasonable hardship t o r e q u i r e compliance i n each t o i l e t f a c i l i t y , then a minimum o f one t o i l e t f a c i l i t y s h a l l be accessible t o and usable by p h y s i c a l 1y-handicapped persons when i t i s determined t h a t i t would n o t r e s u l t i n handicapped persons experiencing any more d i f f i c u l t y in terms of travel and access ib i 1ity as experienced by others. 6, Food Preparation Areas, Access to food preparation areas s h a l l comply w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s f o r entrance doors and doorways, Section 2-3303. Facilities, Re1 i g i o u s facilities shall be made Re1 igious accessible t o the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped as provided in this section. EXCEPTION: I n existing buildings, when the e n f o r c i n g agency determines t h a t compl iance w i t h any r e g u l a t i o n under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception s h a l l be granted when equivalent f a c i l it a t i o n i s provided. 1 Sanclmry. . Sanctuary areas s h a l l be made accessible to the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped. A, Wheel cha ir seat ing spaces shall conform to the requirements i n Section 2-611(a)lA. 0, Wheelchair access s h a l l be provided to raised platforms, choir rooms, choir lofts, performing areas, and other s i m i l a r areas. EXCEPTION: In existing buildings, these regulations shall not apply t o c h o i r l o f t s when the e n f o r c i n g agency determines t h a t such compliance would create an unreasonable hardship. 2. Assembly Areas. Assembly areas s h a l l be made accessible t o Enclosed and unenclosed platforms t h e physical l y handicapped. and stages i n assembly areas s h a l l conform t o these requirements. and Offices. Classroans and o f f i c e s s h a l l have 3. Classrooms e n t r y doors t h a t conform t o the requirements i n Chapter 33. 4. Sanitary Facilities, Sanitary facilities shall conform to t h e requirements i n Chapter 2-17.

Chapter 2-7

REQUIRDIE~~S GROUP 0 OCCUPANCIES FOR Ghange %@ Read 8s Fellows:

Code Section Entirechapter E n t i r e Chapter except a s noted below

HCD HCD OSA - T T m m OSA OSH DHSOSHA CECJHS DOT & X U BSC DOE a . . . . . - - - - - - . . . - . - . . - - -

..............

ROTE 1 . mlTE 2. NOTE 3:

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 f o r explanation o f t h i s Table. See State Building Code History Note Appendix. See Section 2-1724 f o r special v e n t l l a t l o n and s a n i t a t i o n requirements.

Special Standards of Accessibility S ~ C 2-710. . (a) General. The provisions of t h i s section apply to the specified types of facil i t i e s and identify specific requirements of accessibility and usability which shall be provided for each of the 1i s td occupancy uses. (b) Office Buildings and Personal and Public Sewice Facilities. Office buildings and personal and public service f a c i l i t i e s shall conform to the provisions of t h i s section. EXCEPTION NO 1: In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency determines that c a p 1 i ance w i t h any regulation under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s provided. EXCEPTION NO 2: In existing b u i l d i n g s , the provisions of this section shall not apply when legal or physical constraints will not a1 low compliance w i t h these building standards or equivalent (See facil i t a t i on wi thout creating an unreasonable hardship. 2-105 ( b ) 11D) 1. Facilities Covered. Facilities covered i n this section a r e those that a r e used by the public as custaners, clients, v i s i t o r s or which are potentially places of employment and shall include, b u t not be 1imitd to the fol lowing categories: A. A1 1 types of general and specialized business and professional offices incl uding those related to insurance, real estate, attorneys, credit bureaus, consultants, counsel i ng and accounting B.Al1 types of sales establishments including outlets for general and speci a1 merchandise and equipment a1 1 including personal and household furnishings and supplies, foods, sporting equipment, office supplies, vehicles and related parts and supplies, building materials and pet shops.

2-710(b) 1. cont'd.

C A 1 personal and . 1 publ i c service facil i t i es including banks, savings and loan companies, credit unions, newspaper and printing establ ishments, photographic studios, laundromats, cleaning and laundry out1 e t s ; veterinarian clinics and hospitals, auto rental agencies, travel bureaus, publ i c ut il i ty facil i ties, pol ice stations and detention f a c i l i t i e s , courtrooms, f i r e stations. 2. Business and Professional OfficesAreas to be made accessible include: A. Client and v i s i t o r areas and office areas together w i t h related t o i l e t roans shall be made accessible. B-Conference rooms, counseling rooms or cubicles and similar areas shall be made accessible. C. Employee work areas shall have a m i n i m u m of 36-in (914.4 mrn) wide clear access except as modified i n other portions of these regulations. See Subsections 3313 ( a ) and (b) of 1979 Edition of UBC. 3. Sales Facilities. A. General sales, display and office areas together with related t o i l e t rooms shall be made accessible. B. Sales employee work stations shall be located on accessible levels and the customer side of sales or checkout stations shall be accessible. Employee work areas shall be sized and arranged t o provide access to employees in wheelchairs. C. In new construction check stands shall be made accessible by providing a 36" a i s l e on the custuner side of the Where quick checkstands are provided, at chec k-stand l e a s t one shall be accessible. Where regular check-stands are provided, the number of checkstands that are accessible shall be a s follows:

No. of Regular Checkstands 1-8 9 and over

No. to be Accessible

In new and existing construction, accessible check stands shall always be open t o disabled custaners and shall be identified by a s i g n clearly visible t o those i n wheelchairs. The sign shall display the international symbol of accessibility in white on a blue backgraund and shall s t a t e " T h i s check stand t o be open a t a l l times for disabled customers." In existing buildings where a group of sales or check stands are constructed adjacent t o and paralleling each other i n function, a m i n i m u m of one such stand shall be made accessible to and usable by handicapped customers. D. Turnstiles. NOTE: See Section 2-3303(n). E. Where shopping cart theft prevention barriers are u t i l ized they shall conform t o the fol lowing requirements. (1) Each entrance and e x i t provided for publ ic use shall be accessible t o and usable by handicapped persons.

2-710(b) 3E cont'd.

(2) Shopping cart barriers located a t a public entrance be or exit shall desiqned t o ~ r o v i d e a clear unobstructed opening a t least 32-in ' (812.8 mm) in widtn f o r handicapped ingress and egress. (3) Where gates are utilized they shall open in the clear unobstructed direction of travel , provide a opening 32-in (812.8 mm) in width and be maintained unlocked during business hours. Gates shall not operate a publ icly-aud i ble alarm system or requi re more than a 5 lbf (22.2 N ) to operate. (4) Where a clear unobstructed opening i s provided a level area i s required on both sides of the clear opening or gate which extends a rninimurr, of 44-in on each side of the opening and i s a t (117.6 m ) least 48-in (1219.2 mm) in width. (5) Where a gate i s utilized, the level area on both sides of the clear ope~ing or gate shall be a mininur? of 60-in (1524 mm) in width and extend a minimum of 60-in (1524 mm) (measured from the gate in a closed position) in the direction of the gate swing. The level area opposite the gate swing shall be a minimum of 48-in (1219.2 mm) in width and extend a minimum o f 42-i n (1066.8 mm) (6) W e a gate i s used, the bottm of the gate shall be hn within 3-in (76.2 mn) of the surface of the path of travel. The surface of the gate on each side shall be smooth t o present no hazard t o a handicapped person using the gate and structurally adequate t o allow i t t o be opened with the wheelchair foot pedals. (7) The path of travel t o and through the clear opening or gate shall be designed t o prevent barriers frm, obstructing it and shall be continuously naintained A1 S O , the design unobstructed during business hours. shall specifically prevent parked vehicles fror obstructing ingress and egress. (8) Interior and exterior pedestrian traffic barriers s ha1 1 a1 low (posts, rails, turnstiles, etc .) unobstructed travel for handicapped persons through a 32-in (812.8 mn) clear opening. F. Where f i t t i n g or dressing roans are provided for male or female customers, a t least one (of each type) shall be accessible t o and usable by handicapped persons. Entry doors shall conform t o the requirements of Section 2-3303 and corridors leading t o such doors shall confomi t o Section 3313 ( a ) and (b) of 1979 Edition of UBC. The bottom of mirrors provided for handicapped use shall be not greater than 20-in (508 mm) from the floor and clothing hooks n o t greater than 48-in (1219.2 mn) fron the floor. The minimum dimension of the room shall be 60-in (1524 mm) in width and length. EXCEPTIONS NO. 1: M~nor specialized display areas t t i a t d o n o t exceed 200 sq f t . (18.5806 m 2 ) i n floor area and t o w h l r h t h ~ general p u b l lc i s excluded need not be made accessible. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Off ices, i n sales f a c i l i t i e s t h a t do not exceed 5,000 sq. f t . (464.5152 m 2 ) i n total area, t h a t are located or1 nonaccessl ble levels need not be made accessible.

4. Personal and Public Service Facilities.

A, Client and visitor areas, office areas, and related t o i l e t roans shall be made accessible. B. Employee work areas shall have 36-in (914.4 mm) wide clear access except as modified in other portions of these regulations. NOTE: See Section 3313 ( a ) and (b) of 1979 Edition of

UBC.
5. Public Utility Facilities. Office areas, meeting rooms and similar areas together with related t o i l e t roans shall be made accessible. t o the extent that such pub1 i c tours Public tour areas, are conducted through or about a f a c i l i t y , or where the public i s permitted t o walk in such areas, shall provide accessibility in those portions of the facility and grounds where this occurs. EXCEPTION NO. 1 : Facilities located i n operational areas which would n o t have any reasonable availability t o or usage by persons who use wheelchairs for mobil i ty are n o t subject to of these the wheelchair accessibility requirements regulations. EXCEPTION NO, 2: We hn the enforcing agency detenni nes that compliance with this subsection would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o such provision shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s provided. Visitor overlook facilities, orientation areas and similar public use areas and any sanitary f a c i l i t i e s t h a t serve these f a c i l i t i e s shall be made accessible. Where public parking is provided, spaces shall be provided for the physically handicapped as specified in Chapter 2-71, 6. Pol ice Department. L w Enforcement, Fire Department a Facilities and Courtrooms. A. Office areas, conference rooms, classrooms, dispatch rooms, and similar areas, along with related sanitary f a c i l i t i e s shall be made accessible. B. Detention area visitor roans shall be made accessible. C. A t least one detention cell facility w i t h supporting sanitary f a c i l i t i e s shall be made accessible. D Courtroan areas including the judge's chambers and bench, . counsel tables, jury box, witness stand and public seating area shall be made accessible. 7. Miscel laneous General Standards. A.Circulation aisles and pedestrian ways shall be sized according t o functional requirements and in no case shall be less t h a n 36-in (914.4 mm) in clear width. B. Storage areas are not required t o meet these standards except that where located on accessible floors or levels be not the doorway providing access t o such areas shall l e s s than 32-in (812.8) mm) in clear width. Factories and Warehouses. Factories and warehouses shall conform t o the provisions of this section. EXCEPTION: I n existing buildings, when the enforcing agency deternines t h a t compliance with any regulation under this section would create a n unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided.

2-710(c) cont'd.
1. Factories A. Major or principal floor areas shall be made accessible. 0. office areas shall be made accessible. C.Sanitary facilities serving the above shall be made accessible. 2. Warehouses. A. Miscellaneous warehousing areas which are located on the floor nearest grade and those areas on other floors that are otherwise provided w i t h access by level entry, ramp o r elevator shall be made accessible. B. Office areas shall be made accessible. C. Sanitary facilities serving the above shall be made accessible. ( d ) Group B Occupancies. Group B occupancies used for assembly purposes b u t having an occupant load of less than 50 shall conform t o the requirements as specified i n Section 2-611. NOTE: For floors and levels in dining, banquet, and bar facil i t i e s , see Section 2-1752.

Chapter 2-8
REQUIRMENTS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES

Moption Table No. 2-8A

Code S z o n Entirechapter Entire Chapter except as noted

below

HCD HCD - 1 2 SFM OSA OSA OSH DHSOSHA CEC SHB BSC . DOE @ . . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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. . . . . . . .

NOTE 1. ROTE 2.

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of this Table. See State B u i l d i n g Code History Note Appendix.

Special Standards o f Accessibility. !kc, 2-812. (a) General. The provisions of this section apply t o educational and 1ibrary faci1 i t i e s and identify s p e c i f i c requirments of a c c e s s i b i l i t y and u s a b i l i t y which shall be provided f o r each of the 1i s t m occupancy uses. Educational and l i b r a r y f a c i l i t y areas s h a l l be made accessible t o the physically handicapped, a s prescribed i n t h i s chapter. E X C E P T I O N NO, I: In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency detemines t h a t compl iance with any regulation under this section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be y a n t e d when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided. E X C E P T I O N NO, 2: In existing buildings, where the enforcing agency detemines because of physical constraints compl i ance wi t h these resulations or equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n would create an unreasonable hardship these regulations shall n o t apply. See Section 2-105(b)llD.

2-812 cont'd.

(b) Laboratory Rooms. Laboratory rooms shall have at least one work s t a t i o n , and one a d d i t i o n a l work s t a t i o n f o r each 40 s t a t i o n s provided t h a t i s accessible t o and usable by the physically handicapped o r such work s t a t i o n s h a l l be so constructed t h a t i t can be e a s i l y converted f o r such use. i t would EXCEPTION: Where t h e e n f o r c i ng agency determines t h a t c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship t o r e q u i r e compl iance w i t h these regulations f o r speci a1 use rooms such as 1aboratory preparation rooms, supply roans, small research laboratories and areas containing s p e c i a l ized equipment n o t r e a d i l y usable by persons w i t h p a r t i c u l a r physical handicaps such f a c i l i t i e s need n o t comply w i t h these regulations, except t h a t a c l e a r width o f 32-in (812.8.mm) s h a l l be maintained i n t o such roans. (c)Teaching Facility Cubicles, Study Carrels, etc. Teaching f a c i l i t y cubicles, study c a r r e l s , etc., s h a l l have a t l e a s t one cubicle o r c a r r e l i n each group (language, d e n t a l , audio-vi sual , typing, d r a f t i n g , dark rooms, etc.) made accessible t o and usable by the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped. (d) L i b r a r y General Use Areas, L i b r a r y general use areas such as those housing card f i l e s , book stacks, p e r i o d i c a l s , reading and infonnation desks, c i r c u l a t i o n counters, etc., reference areas, s h a l l be made accessible t o the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped. 1 Open Book Stacks. . Open book stacks (those available to cus t m e r use) may be o f normal height, b u t s h a l l have main a i s l e s no less t h a n 44-in (111.7 mm) i n width and s i d e a i s l e s no l e s s than 36-in (914.4 mn) i n width. 1 : I n existing buildings, shelving i n the EXCEPTION NO. amount o f n o t more than 15 percent o f the t o t a l amount of l i b r a r y shelving may be located on an inaccessible mezzanine area. NO. 2: In existing buildings, multi-tiered, EXCEPTION closed book stacks (those r e s t r i c t e d t o employee use) are exempt from these a c c e s s i b i l i t y standards. 2. Height o f Book Shelves, Unless an a t t e n d a n t i s a v a i l a b l e t o a s s i s t p h y s i c a l l y handicapped persons, a l l book shelving s h a l l be located n o t more than 54-in (1371.6 mn) above t h e f l o o r .

Oupter 2-10 m ~ ~ o r o r m ~ROUPI aapAwcIEs rs

Moption Table N . 2-10A o
Code So -n Entirechapter E n t i r e Chapter except as noted below HCC OSA OSA OSH - 1 HCD BSC 7 OHSOSHA CEC E m fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MOTE 1. NOTE 2.

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of t h i s Table.

See State Building Code H i s t o r y Note Appendix.

Special Standards o f Accessibility. sec. 2-1011. ( a ) General. The provisions of this section apply t o t h e specified types of medical f a c i l i t i e s and i d e n t i f y specific requirements of a c c e s s i b i l i t y and u s a b i l i t y which s h a l l be provided f o r each. Medical f a c i l i t y areas shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped, including both employee and patient areas o f in-patient and out-pa t i e n t f a c i l i t i es such a s hospi tal s, convalescent homes, physician and dental off ices and s u i t e s , related diagnostic and laboratory u n i t s , e t c . a s follows: EXCEPTION: In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compl i ance with any regulation under this s e c t ion would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception s h a l l be granted when equivalent f a c i l i tation i s p r ~ v i d e d .

2-1011 cont'd.
Care Suites. Nursing care suites shall have a minimum of one and a t least one additional patient bed for every 10 patient usable by handicapped beds provided that i s accessible t o and persons Where bath or t o i l e t r o a s are provided adjacent to patient roms, they shall be made accessible in like proportion. Single occupancy sanitary facil i t i e s may s a t i s f y t h i s requi rment. EXCEPTION: Acute care f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l have two percent of patient beds and adjacent bath or t o i l e t r o m s accessible. (c) Diagnostic and Treatment Areas. Diagnostic and treatment areas and, where applicable, a t l e a s t one dressing room, sanitary f a c i l i t y , etc. for each unit or suite, shall be made accessible. (d) Waiting Areas, Offices. and Sanitary Facilities. Uaiting areas, offices, and sanitary f a c i l i t i e s serving them shall be made accessible as covered i n other portions of these standards. (e) Offices and Suites, In buildings that house offices and suites of physicians, dentists, etc., a l l such offices or suites shall be made accessible, subject t o other provisions in these regulations.
(b) Nursing

mpter 2-11 REQUIRENENTS FOR GROUP M OCCUPAWCIES Change to Read as Fol law:
Moption Table Ku. 2-1lA

Code S x o n

- -1 BSC

- HCG HCD 2

fl
-

OSA rn

OSA OSH

PD

DHSOSHA ~CECEAGJ

fi

~DOJ

CA

Entirechapter. Entire Chapter except as noted

below

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X -

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NOTE 1:

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of this Table.

WOTE 2:

See State B u i l d i n g Code History Note Appendix.

Special Standards of Accessibility

S ~ C .2-1107.

(a)Parks and Recreation Areas, The following parks and recreational areas shall comply w i t h these regulations: EXCEPTION NO, 1 : In existing b u i l d i n g s , when the enforcing agency determines that compl iance would create an unreasonable hardship, a variance shall be granted when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Where the enforcing agency finds that, i n speci f i c areas, the natural envirorment would be material l y damaged by cmpl iance with these regulations, such areas shall be subject to these regulations only to the extent t h a t such material damage would n o t occur. EXCEPTION NO. 3: Automobile access shall not be provided or paths o f travel shall not be made accessible when the enforcing agency deternines t h a t compliance with these regulations would create an unreasonable hardship.

2-1207 ( a ) cont ' d

1 Campsites. . Campsites, minimum of 2 and no fewer than 3 for each hundred canpsi tes provided, shall be accessible by level path or ramp and shall have travel routes with slopes n o t exceeding one in twelve t o sanitary facil i ties. Permanent sanitary f a c i l i t i e s serving campgrounds shall be accessible t o wheel chair occupants. 2. Beaches, Picnic Areas. Beaches, picnic areas, day-use areas, vista points, and similar areas shall be accessible. 3. Sanitary Facilities, Sanitary f a c i l i t i e s , to the extent that such f a c i l i t i e s are provided, i n each public use area that i s accessible t o wheelchair occupants by automobile, wal ks, or other paths of travel 4. Boat Docks. Boat docks, fishing piers, etc. shall be accessible. 5. Parking Lots. Parking lots shall be provided with handicapped parking spaces and with curb cuts leading t o a l l adjacent wal ks, paths, or t r a i l s . 6 . T r a i l s , Paths. Trails, paths, and nature walk areas, o r portions of these, shall be constructed w i t h gradients which will p e n i t a t l e a s t partial use by wheelchair occupants. Hard surface paths or walks shall be provided to serve buildings and other functional areas. 7. Nature Trails. Nature t r a i l s and similar educational and infornational areas shall be accessible to the blind by the provision o f rope guide1 ines, raised Arabic numerals and symbols for identification, information signs, and related guide and assistance devices. NOTE: For museums, orientation buildings, visitor centers, office buildings, retail stores, restaurants, e t c . and sanitary f a c i l i t i e s serving these uses, see Chapters 2-6 through 2-14. ( b ) Highway Rest Areas, The specific standards of accessibil i ty for highway r e s t areas and similar f a c i l i t i e s shall be as follows, subject t o other provisions in these regulations: 1 Permanent f a c i l i t i e s , . At l e a s t one kind of permanent functional area or facil i ty, as appl icable, shall be accessible t o the physically handicapped including: A. A sanitary f a c i l i t y for each sex. B. A t l e a s t one picnic table and one additional table for each 20 tables or fraction thereof provided. C. Information and display areas. D. Drinking fountains. E. A t l e a s t one parking space. 2. Curb Ramps. Curb ramps conforming t o Section 2-7103 shall be provided a t pedestrian ways where appropriate.

Chapter 2-12 REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCIES Change t o Read a s Follows:

Adoption Table No. 2-12A

Entire Cnapter
exce?: a s m t e c kiow

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NOTE 1 : NOTE 2: NOTE 3:

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 f o r explanation o f t h i s T a ~ ' i e . See S t a t e b u i l d i n g Code H i s t o r y Note Appendix. See Appendix, Chapter 12.

Access to Buildings and Facilities Sec. 2-1213. (a) Hotels, Motels, and Domitory Buildings or Canplexes. Hotels, motels and dormitory buildings or complexes shall provide access f o r the physically handicapped i n accordance w i t h the provisions of t h i s section. EXCEPTION: When the enforcing agency determines that compliance w i t h any regulation under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s ~rovided Guest Roans. Hotels, motels, and dormitory buildings o r complexes shall have a t l e a s t one guest roan or dormitory room together w i t h their sanitary f a c i l i t i e s f o r each 25 or fraction thereof provided u p to 100 and one additional guest room o r dormitory roan for each 40 or fraction thereof provided over 100 that are accessible t o and usable by the physically handicapped. NOTE: See Section 2-1213(d). Entry Width. Every entry, opening or passage door opening into any area shall have a m i n i m u m clear and unobstructed opening of 32-in (812.8 m ) with the door positioned a t an angle a t 9' m 0 from i t s closed position. Public Rooms. Public and canmon use rooms and similar areas shall be made accessible t o the physically handicapped, subject t o specific provisions contained i n other portions of these regulations. RecreationaI Facilities. When recreational f a c i l i t i e s are provided including swimming pools, they shall comply with subsections 2-61 1 ( c ) and 2-1 lO7(a). Kitchens. When accommodations are provided wi t b kitchen units a t l e a s t one and no less than one for every 25 of such accommodations provided shall comply r e l a t i v e to accessible ki tchen facil i t i e s w i t h Subsection 2-1213(b) be1 ow. (b) Living Accammdations. A1 1 pubi i c l y funded 1 iving accommodations, as defined , on accessible floors and primary entrance floors constructed or approved for construction a f t e r the effective date df these regulations, shall comply w i t h the following provisions: 1. Parking. Parking spaces shall comply w i t h Section 2-7102 of t h i s code. EXCEPTION NO. 1 : Nhen the enforcing agency determines t h a t cmpliance with these building standards, when applied t o existing buildings, would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: W e public sidewalks, hn easements or other similar paths of travel fronting a building, in which i s located a " primary entrance' I , as defined under subsection 2-417(k), has a slope of greater than 15% gradient (1 i n 6.67) the provisions of t h i s section need n o t apply.

2-1213(b) 1. cont'd EXCEPTION NO. 3: When a primary entrance i s above o r below grade and the first dwelling u n i t nearest t o grade of living accanmodations consisting of 5 o r l e s s units per building, i s effectively a s t o r y above or below grade, the provisions of t h i s section need not apply unless such dwell ing unit i s accessible by means of an elevator, ramp o r l i f t to and frorr, a primary entrance. In existing buildings, these regulations EXCEPTION NO. 4: s h a l l not apply when legal or physical constraints will not allow compliance w i t h these regulations o r equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. Kitchens. Kitchens shall be designed and constructed t o provide a minimum c l e a r space of 60-in (1524 mm) between cabinet fronts, countertops, o r walls for a1 1 U-shaped kitchen areas, and m a minimum c l e a r space of 48-in (1219.2 m ) f o r a l l other kitchen designs. A minimum l i n e a r length of 30-in ( 7 6 2 m ) of Countertops. countertop shall be provided f o r the kitchen sink and a minimum 1inear length of 30-in (762 mm) of countertop shall be provided f o r a work surface, both of which shall be designed t o enable The sink repositioning t o a m i n i m u m height of 28-in (711.2 mm). and work surface may be a single integral unit, o r be separate components. The base cabinets d i r e c t l y under sink and work surface counter areas which are designed for repositioning shall be removable t o provide clearance f o r a wheelchair. The sides and back of adjacent cabinets, which may become exposed t o moisture or food handling when a countertop i s lowered, shall be constructed of durable, nonabsorbent materials appropriate f o r such uses. Finished flooring shall be i n s t a l l e d on the floor beneath such countertop. EXCEPTION: Stone, cul tured stone and t i 1 ed countertops may be used without meeting the repositioning requirements. Lower Shelving. Lower shelving and o r drawer space shall be provided in the kitchen a t a height of no more than 48-in (1219.2 mm). Primary Entrances. Every primary entrance and individual living accommodations shall be provided w i t h a door buzzer, b e l l , chime or equivalent i n s t a l lation. Toilet Facilities, Toilet f a c i l i t i e s shall comply w i t h subsection 2-1213(d) as modified f o r 1i v i n g accannodations. Living Accamnodations. Living accommodations on primary entrance floors and other floors above or below served by ramp, elevator or special l i f t shall be made t o comply with the above requirements.

2.

3.

4.
5.

6.

7.

2-1213(b) 7 . cont'd.

T i t l e 24, CAC, for NOTE: See Chapter 51, of Part 2, requirements applicable t o special access (wheelchair) l i f t s . Publicly funded dwellings shall ( c ) P u b l i c l y Funded Dwellings. comply with 2-1213(b) for living accommodations. (d) Bathrooms. Bathroms for hotels, motels, dormitories and living accommodations shall comply with the provisions of this subsection. 1. Bathroan Entrance Doorways, Bathroom entrance doorways shall have an 18-in (457.2 ma) clear space t o the side of the s t r i k e edge of the door on the swing side of the door. 2. Shower Compartments. Where shower compartments are provided they shall conform to the provisions of Section 2-17ll(j)l. 3. Bathtubs. There shall be a minimum space 48-in (1219.2 m ) m parallel by 30-in (762 mm) perpendicular t o the side of a bathtub or bath tub-shower combination t o provide for the maneuvering of a wheelchair and transfer t o and from the bathing f a c i l i t i e s , which may include the maneuverable area under the lavatory. 4. Water Closets. The water closet shall conform t o the provisions of Section P-1502 (Part 5 of Title 24). The water closet may be located in a space 36-in (914.4 m ) in clear width m with 48-in (1219.2 mm) of c l e a r space provided in front of the water closet. This space may include maneuverable space under a lavatory, arranged so as not t o impede access. Doors shall not infringe on the above clearances. 5. Grab Bars, Lavatories, and Accessories. Grab bars, lavatories, and accessories shall conform to the provisions of subsections 2-1711 ( h ) and ( i ) . EXCEPTION NO. 1 : Hotel , motel, and domi tory bathrooms beyond those specified in Section 2-1213(a) need not comply with the provision of this subsection provided a1 1 bathroom entrance doors have a clear opening width of 32-in (812.8 mm) and shall be either s l iding doors or shall be hung to swing in the direction of egress from the bathroun. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Living accanmodations need not provide folding shower seats in shower compartments provided support backing i s installed to provide for future use of an adaptable unit. Living accanrnodations need not proviae a EXCEPTION NO. 3: shower spray unit in bathtubs. 4: In 1iving accommodations, water closets EXCEPTION NO. need not conform to the minimum or maximum height requirements provided such water closets are so designed and arranged so as t o be adaptable t o a height of not less than 15-in (381 m ) measured m t o the top of the seat. 5: Living accanmodations need not provide EXCEPTION NO. grab bars provided support backing i s installed to allow for future installations of grab bars.

Chapter 2-14 REQUIREMENTS FOR 6ROUP D OCCUPANCIES

NOTE: This is a new Chapter which has no corresponding provisions in the UBC Adoption Table No, 2-14A HCD HCD Section Entire Chapter.... Entire Chapter, except as noted on this table ..... OSA OSA OSA

BSC - - SFM SSS -7- 2---K FIT -

DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE --------- - - - - - - - - -

2-1433 . . . . . . . . . . . . - -

- -

NOTE: I .
2.

See Sections 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of this Table. See State Bui :ding Code History Note Appendix.

Chapter 2-14 REQUIRmMTS R)R GRWP D OCCUPANCIES

Adoption Table k. 2-l4R t
Code HCD HCD OSA OSA OSH DHSOSHA

-Section Entirechapter E n t i r e Chapter except as noted below

BSC -T T E g

CEC

DOT

a2 & M E

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MOTE 1.
MOTE 2.

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 f o r explanation o f t h i s Table. See S t a t e B u i l d l n g Code H i s t o r y Note Appendix.

D Occupancy in which there i s housed one or more be provided with a device hearing impaired persons shall acceptable t o the enforcing agency designed t o a l e r t such VI persons in the event of f i r e emergency. Signaling devices required by this section shall be located in the room o r area a~ L, > aJ used by such persons for sleeping purposes and sha71 be 4 P u E activated by the f i r e alarm system when such system i s U C, A person shall be considered hearing impaired if a provided. Q) u u-i a physician c e r t i f i e s in writing t o the f a c i l i t y operator t h a t the u 0) w individual cannot respond to an audible alarm. Provisions For The Handicapped i n New Construction Sec. 2-1415. In addition t o other provisions of these standards, shall comply with the special standards of Group D occupancies accessi bil i ty for new construction as fol lows: ( a ) Group D, Division 1 . Group D, Division 1 Occupancies for Group 1, Division 1 Occupancies as specified in Chapter 2-10. (b) Group D, Division 2. Group D, Division 2 Occupancies for Group 1, Division 1 A Occupancies as specified i n Chapter 2-10. (c) Group D, Division 3. Group D, Division 3 Occupancies for Group R , Division 1 Occupancies as specified in Chapter 2-12. (d) Group D, Division 4, Group D, Division 4 Occupancies for Group R , Division 3 Occupancies as specified in Chapter 2-12.
4

03

SC.2-1409. (e) Every Group

Chapter 2-17 CLASSIFICATION OF ALL BUILDINGS BY TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Adoption Table No. 2-17A
-

Code Section

BSC - - SFM - 7 -2-

HCil HCD

OSA OSA 9SH

Vb DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE - --- ------

Adoption Table No. 2-17A (Continued)

HCD HCD OSA OSk OSH BSC 7 - - --7 SFM K - ---- ----F f DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE --

Section

0
Code Section

Adoption Table No. 2-17A (Continued)

HCD HCD OSA OSA OSii BSC 7 -2 ---HC - --------SFM PD DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE -- -

NOTES:

1.

See Sections 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of this Table. 2. See State Building Code History Note Appendix.

Chapter 2-17 CLASS1 FI CAT1 ON OF ALL BUILDINGS BY TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Add New X ' s to Indicate Agency Adoption o f New Sections/Subsections as follows: Adoption Table No. 2-17A

Enriri Chapter
Entire Chapter as nozec OH

.....-

_
-

_
-

_
-

_
-

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Sanitary F a c i l i t i e s S ~ C 2-1711. . (a) General, Sanitary f a c i l i t i e s that serve buildings, f a c i l i t i e s , or portions of buildings or f a c i l i t i e s that are required by these t o be accessible t o the physically handicapped, shall standards fol lowing requirements, except as speci fical l y conform t o the exempted in other portions of t h i s Code. NOTE: See Section P-1502, Part 5, Chapter 15 of T i t l e 24 for addi tional sanitation standards. EXCEPTION: In existing buildings or facilities, when the enforcing agency determines that cmpl iance with any building standard under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o such standard shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s provided. W e equivalent facil i tation i s used, the fol lowing c r i t e r i a shall hn apply: t o comply with 1.Al1 sanitary f a c i l i t i e s a r e not required these building standards when the enforcing agency determines that sanitary f a c i l i t i e s a r e accessible t o and usable by physical ly handicapped persons within a reasonabl e distance of accessible areas. 2.Equivalent facilitation would provide for e i t h e r a l a t e r a l or front transfer t o i l e t s t a l l . NOTE: See Figure 17-1C. 3. Equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n would require doors t o have a clear unobstructed opening of a t l e a s t 30-in (762 mm). ( b ) Separate Facilities, Where separate f a c i l i t i e s are provided for non-handicapped persons of each sex, separate faci? i t i e s shall be provided for handicapped persons of each sex also. Where unisex f a c i l i t i e s are prokiided for non-handicapped persons, such unisex f a c i l i t i e s shall be prcvided f o r the handicapped. ( c ) Accessible Floors, Where sanitary facilities are located on accessible floors of a building, they shall be made accessible t o the physical 1y handicapped (d) Where Used B y Children, Where f a c i l i t i e s are planned t o be used solely by smsi 1 children, the specific heights may be adjusted t o meet t h e i r accessibility needs. t o sanitary facil i t i es shall ( e ) Passageways. Passageways 1eadi ng have a clear access width as specified in Chapter 2-33. All doorways 1eadi ng t o such sanitary f a c i l i t i e s shall have: 1. Clear Opening. A clear unobstructed opening width of 32-in (812.8 mix). 2. Level Area, R level and clear area for a minimum depth of 60-in (1524 m ~ ) in the direction of the door swing as measured a t right angles t o the plane of the door in i t s closed position, and 44-in (1117.0 mrnj where the door swings away from the level and clear area. 3. Identification Symbols. On doorways leading to men's sanitary f a c i l i t i e s , an equilateral triangle 1/4 - i n (6.35 mm) thick with edges 12-in (304.8 mm) long and a vertex pointing

2-1711(e) 3. cont'd. upward and on women's s a n i t a r y f a c i l it i e s a c i r c l e 1/4 - i n (6.35 mm) t h i c k and 12-in (304.8 mm) i n diameter. These geometric symbols s h a l l be centered on the d o o r a t a height of 60-in (1524 mm) and t h e i r c o l o r and c o n t r a s t s h a l l be d i s t i n c t l y d i f f e r e n t from the c o l o r and c o n t r a s t o f the door. Mu1tiple AccaRmodation Toilet, Mu1t i p l e accommodation t o i l e t f a c i l it i e s s h a l l have t h e f o l lowing: NOTE: See d e f i n i t i o n i n Chapter 2-4. 1 Wheelchair Clearance. . A c l e a r space measured from the floor to a height o f 27-in (685.8 mm) above the f l o o r , w i t h i n the s a n i t a r y f a c i l i t y room, o f s u f f i c i e n t s i z e t o i n s c r i b e a c i r c l e w i t h a diameter n o t l e s s than 60-in (1524 mm), o r a c l e a r space 5 6 - i n x 6 3 - i n (1422.4mmx 1600.2mm) i n size. Doors o t h e r than the door t o the handicapped t o i l e t compartment i n any p o s i t i o n may encroach i n t o t h i s space by n o t more than 12-in (304.8 mm). 2. Clear Space, A water closet fixture located in a compartment s h a l l provide a 28-in (711.2 mm) wide c l e a r space from a f i x t u r e o r a 32-in (812.8 mm) wide c l e a r space from a wall a t one side o f the water c l o s e t and a 48-in (1219.2 mrn) long c l e a r space i n f r o n t o f the water c l o s e t i f t h e compartment has A 60-inch an end opening door ( f a c i n g t h e water c l o s e t ) . in a (1524 mm) minimum l e n g t h c l e a r space s h a l l be provided compartment w i t h t h e door l o c a t e d a t t h e side. Grab bars s h a l l n o t p r o j e c t more than 3 - i n (76.2 mm) i n t o the c l e a r spaces as specified above. 3. Compartment Doors. Water closet compartments shall be equipped w i t h a door t h a t has an automatic c l o s i n g device, and s h a l l have a c l e a r unobstructed opening width o f 32-in (812.8 mm) when located a t t h e end and 34-in (863.6 mm) when located a t the side w i t h the door positioned a t an angle o f 90 degrees from i t s closed position. Except f o r door opening widths and door swings, a c l e a r unobstructed access n o t l e s s than 44-in (1117.6 mm) s h a l l be provided t o water c l o s e t compartments designed f o r use by the handicapped and t h e space immediately i n f r o n t o f a water c l o s e t compartment s h a l l be n o t l e s s than 48-in (1219.2 mm) as measured a t r i g h t angles t o compartment door i n i t s closed p o s i t i o n .

36" Bar min. .

914.4 m m

MULTIPLE ACCOMMODATION

Toilet Room Plan

See Section 2-17 7 1 /e)

Figure 17-1B
IS

This d~agramrllustrates the specifrc requirements of these regulations and intended only as an ard for burldrng des~gn and construct~on

2-1711 cont'd.
(g) Single

Accarmodation Toilet Facilities. There shall be sufficient space i n the t o i l e t roan f o r a wheelchair measuring 30-in (762 mm) wide by 48-in (1219.2 mm) long to enter the roan and permit the door to close. The water closet shall be located i n a space which provides a 28-in (711.2 mm) wide clear space from a fixture or a 32-in (812.8 mm) wide clear mace from a wall a t one side and 48-in (1219.2 mm)'of clear space in front of the water closet. N T: OE For bathrooms serving hotel guest rooms, see Section 2-1213(d).
1 8 min. 457.2 rnrn

To center of fixture

36" Bar min.

914.4 rnrn

Privacy lock on door .2 rnrn 812.8 rnrn

Privacy Toilet

TOILET STALL
Multiple accommodation Toilet room
1 2
304.8 rnrn

-em
Grab Bar
431.8 rnrn 482.6 rnrn

609.6 rnm

Roll Paper Holder Without Stops

ACCESSIBLE SANITARY FACl LlTlES

See Section 2-17! 1 (e!ffl

Figure 17-1A
This diagram illustrates tho swciflc Ircluinmonts of these wulations m d is intended only as an aid for Duildinp eosign and construction.

2-1711(g)

nt'd.

EXC~TION: I n an existing building a single accmrnalation t o i l e t f a c i l i t y may have the water c l o s e t f i x t u r e located i n an area which provides a c l e a r space o f n o t l e s s than 36-in (914.4 mm) wide by 48-in (1219.2 mm) long i n f r o n t o f the water closet.

Front Transfer

Side Transfer

1%" min. and max 38.1 mm

1%" or 31.7 mrn

1%"
38.1 mm

Grab Bar Toilet Room Plan

EXISTING CONSTRUCTlON (equivalent facilition) See Secrion 771 1, ex. 2

Figure 17-1C
This aiagrsm illustrates the swcific requirements of t h w regulations and is intended only as an aid for building aesign and construction.

(h) Grab Bars. 1. Location. Grab bars located on each side, or one ide of the back of the physically handicapped toilet stall or compartment shall be securely attached 33-in (838.2 mm) above and parallel to the floor. Grab bars a t the side shall be a t l e a s t 42-in (1066.8 m ) long w i t h the front end positioned 24-in m (609.6 m ) in front of the water closet stool and grab bars a t m the back shall be not less than 36-in (914.4 mm) long. NOTE: See Figures 17-lA, l B , 1C. 2. The Diameter o r Width. The diameter or width of the m gripping surfaces of a grab bar shall be 1-1/4 -in (31.75 m ) to 1-1/2 -in (38.1 mm) or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. If grab bars are mounted adjacent to a wall, the space between the wall and the grab bars shall be 1.5-in (38.1 mm). NOTE: See Figure 17-1C. 3. The Structural Strength. The structural strength of grab bars, t u b and shower seats, fasteners, and mounting devices shall meet the following specifications: A. Bending stress i n a grab bar or s e a t induced by the maximum bending movement from the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable s t r e s s for the material of the grab bar o r seat. u sF~/LcL B. Shear stress induc e b bar or seat by the application of 250 be less than the (1112N) shall allowable shear stress for the material of the grab bar or seat, and i t s mounting bracket or other support is be fully restrained, then d i r e c t and considered to torsional shear stresses shall not exceed the a1 lowabl e shear stress. C. Shear force induced i n a fastener or mounting device from the application of 250 Ibf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable lateral load of e i t h e r the fastener or mounting device or the supporting structure whichever is the smaller allowable load. D- Tensile force induced i n a fastener by a direct tension force of 250 Ibf (1112N) plus the maxirnum moment from the appl ication of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the a1 lowable withdrawal load between the fastener and supporting structure. E. Grab bars shall not rotate w i t h i n t h e i r f i t t i n g s . 4. Surface. A grab bar and any wall or other surface adjacent t o i t shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 - i n (3.175 m ) m ( i ) Toilet Room Fixtures and Accessories. 1 Lavatory . Fixtures. The requirements of t h i s subsection shall apply to lavatory fixtures, vanities, and built-in 1 avatori es. A. A clear floor space 30-in x 48-in (762 mm x 1219.2 mm) complying with Section 2-1722, shall be provided in front of a lavatory t o allow a forward approach. Such clear floor space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and shall extend into knee and toe space underneath the 1 ava tory. B. Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge no higher than 40-in (1016 mm) from the floor.

2-l7il( i ) cont'd.

S a n i t a r y Napkins, Waste Receptacles. Where towel , s a n i t a r y napkins, waste r e c e p t a c l e s and o t h e r s i m i l a r d i s p e n s i n g and d i s p o s a l f i x t u r e s a r e provided, a t l e a s t m e o f each t y p e s h a l l be l o c a t e d with a11 o p e r a b l e p a r t s , i n c l u d i n g c o i n s l o t s , w i t h i n 40-in (1016 mm) from t h e f i n i s h e d f l o o r . 3. T o i l e t T i s s u e Dispensers, T o i l e t t i s s u e d i s p e n s e r s s h a l l be located on t h e wall w i t h i n 12-in (304.8 mm) of t h e f r o n t edge of the t o i l e t seat. NOTE: See Figure 17-1A. 4. Urinals. Where urinals are provided, at l e a s t one s h a l l have a c1 e a r f l o o r space 30-in x 48-in (762 rnn x 1219.2 mn) i n f r o n t o f t h e u r i n a l t o a l l o w forward approach. T h i s c l e a r s p a c e s h a l l comply w i t h S e c t i o n 2-1722. (j) Bathing F a c i l i t i e s . Uhere f a c i l i t i e s for bathing are provided f o r t h e p u b l i c , c l i e n t s o r employees, i n c l u d i n g showers, b a t h t u b s o r l o c k e r s , a t l e a s t one such f a c i l i t y , and n o t l e s s t h a n one p e r c e n t of a l l f a c i l i t i e s , s h a l l conform t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d s u n l e s s s p e c i f i c a l l y exempted by o t h e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e s e r e g u l a t i o n s . 1 Compartment Showers. . Compartment showers s h a l l conform to t h e fol lowing requi rements: A. Compartments shall be 42-in (1066.8 mm) i n width between wall s u r f a c e s and 48-in (1219.2 mm) i n d e p t h with an entrance opening width of 36-in (914.4 mm). Grab b a r s s h a l l comply w i t h s u b s e c t i o n 2-1711(h). B. When a t h r e s h o l d o r r e c e s s e d d r o p i s used, i t s h a l l be a maximum of 1/2 -in (12.7 mm) in height and s h a l l be beveled o r sloped a t a n a n g l e not exceeding 45 d e g r e e s (100% g r a d i e n t ) from t h e h o r i z o n t a l . C. The shower f l o o r s h a l l s l o p e toward t h e r e a r t o a d r a i n l o c a t e d w i t h i c 6-in (152.4 mm) of t h e r e a r w a l l . Maximum s l o p e of f l o o r s h a l l be 1 / 2 - i n (12.7 mm) p e r f o o t i n any direction. The f l o o r s u r f a c e s s h a l l be of Carborundum or g r i t-faced tile or of m a t e r i a1 providing equivalent slip-resistance. D. Shower a c c e s s o r i e s sha; 1 i n c l u d e : (1) A f o l d i n g s e a t l o c a t e d on t h e wall opposite controls and mounted 18-in (457.2 mm) above t h e bathroun f l o o r . NOTE: See Figure 17-2. (2) Grab s located on w a l l s a d j a c e n t t o and o p p o s i t e the seat. Grab bars shall also comply with the and projection r e q u i rements of diameter, loading , ' 'L' ' shaped shower g r a b b a r s , Subsection 2-1711(h). otherwise meeting the requirements of subsection be not less than 24-in x 36-in 2-1711(h) shall x 914.4 mr) i n l e n g t h p o s i t i o n e d on t h e wall (609.6 mir of t h e shcwer. The 36-in (914.4mm) s i d e s h a l l extend or; t h e wall having t h e shower head and c o n t r o l s . Grab be mounted 33-in (838.2 mm) to 36-in bars shall (914.4 mmj above t h e shower f l o o r . NOTE: See Figure 17-2. (3) SGap d i s h shall I E l o c a t e d on t h e c o n t r o l wall a t a nii?.ximu~ h e i g h t of 4s-in (1016mm) above t h e shower flocr.

2 Towel, .

Section B

Seat

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48" min.
1219.2 mm

Flexible Shower Soray Hose 60" Long

1524 mm

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et
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6" mrx.
152.0 mm

Section A

Shower Stall

Figure 17-2
This eragram ~llustrates tne s ~ c l f i c reaulremmts of t n a e regulatfons and IS Intenaea only a an a ~ a s for aultalng oeslgn and constructloo.

E. Enclosures, when provided for shower s t a l l s shall not obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto shower seats. 2. Open Showers. Where no separate show- compartments a r e provided, the physically handicapped shower shall be located in a corner w i t h ' ' L ' ' shaped grab bars extending along two adjacent wall s w t h a folding seat adjacent t o the shower control s. i 3. Lockers. Where lockers a r e provided for public, clients, employees, members or participants, a t least one and not l e s s than one percent of a11 lockers shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped. A path of travel not less than 36-in (914.4 mm) in clear w i d t h shall be provided t o these lockers. (k) Interior Surfaces, In other than dwelling units, t o i l e t room floors shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface such as portland cement, concrete, ceramic t i l e or other approved material which extends upward onto the walls a t l e a s t 5-in (127 mrn). Walls m within water closet compartments and walls w i t h i n 24-in (609.6 m ) of the front and sides of urinals shall be similarly finished to a height of 48-in (1219.2 mm) and, except for structural elements, the materials used i n such walls shall be of a type which i s not adversely affected by moisture. (1) Shower Areas. Showers in a11 occupancies shall be finished as specified i n Subsection ( k ) to a height of not less than 70-in Materials other than structural (1778 mm) above the drain inlet. elements used in such walls shall be of a type which i s not adversely affected by moisture. (m)Doors and Panels. Doors and panels of shower and b a t h t u b enclosures shall be substantial l y constructed from approved Hinged shower doors shall open shatter-resistant materi a1 s. outward (n) Glazing f o r Shower and Bathtub Enclosures. Glazing used i n doors and panels of shower and bathtub enclosures shall be fu1 ly tempered, laminated safety glass or approved plastic. When glass i s used, i t shal i have a minimum thickness of not less than 1/8 - i n (3.175 m ) when fully tempered, or 1/4 - i n (6.35 mm) when laminated, m and shall pass the t e s t requirements of UBC Standard No. 54-2. i n doors and panels of showers and (0) Plastics. Plastics used bathtub enclosures shall be of a shatter-resistant type.

W t r Fountains ( D r i nking) ae Sec. 2-1712. General. Where water fountains a r e provided, they shall conply w i t h t h i s section. Alcoves, Water fountains shall be located completely w i t h i n alcoves o r otherwise p o s i t f o n d so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways. The alcove i n which the water f o u n t a i n i s located s h a l l be n o t l e s s than 32-in (812.8 mm) i n width and 18-in (457.2 mm) i n depth. NOTE 1 See Figure 17-3. : NOTE 2: See Section P-1507, P a r t 5, Chapter 5 o f T i t ' e 24. EXCEPTION NO, 1 : When t h e e n f o r c i n g agency determines t h a t i t would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship t o l o c a t e t h e water f o u n t a i n i n an alcove, the water f o u n t a i n may p r o j e c t i n t o t h e path of t r a v e l , and t h e path o f t r a v e l s h a l l be i d e n t i f i a b l e t o t h e b l i n d as f o l lows: 1 The surface o f the path o f t r a v e l a t the water f o u n t a i n . identifiable by a s h a l l be textured so t h a t i t i s c l e a r l y blind person using a cane. The minimum textured area s h a l l 1 ft extend from the w a l l support'ng the water f o u n t a i n t o (0.3048 m) beyond the f r o n t edge o f t h e water f o u n t a i n and the water s h a l l extend 1 f t (0.3048 r! beyond each side o f fountain, o r 2 Wing w a l l s s h a l l . be provided on each s i d e o f the water fountain. The wing walls shall project out from the supporting wall at least as f a r as t h e water fountain t o w i t h i n 6 - i n (152.4 mm) o f the surface o f the path o f t r a v e l Also, there shall be a minimum o f 32-in (812.8 rnrn) c l e a r be tween t h e wing w a l l s.
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Fountains

Figure 17-3
This diagram illustrates the swcific recluirements of tnere regulations and is intended cnly as an aid for building design and construction.

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Telephones k c . 2-1713. (a) General. i f public telephones are provided, they shall comply with t h i s section. N T : See Figure 17-4. OE A clear floor or ground space a t (b) Clear Floor Ground Space. l e a s t 30-in x 48-in (762 mm x 1219.2 m ) that allows m either a forward or para1 1el approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided a t tei ephones. (c) Size and Approach. The minimum clear floor ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary wheel chair and occupant The minimum clear floor or i s 30-in x 48-in (762 rnm x 1219.2 mm). ground space for wheelchairs may be positioned for forward or parallel approach t o an object. Clear floor or ground space for wheelchairs may be part of the knee space required under some objects. N T : See Figure 17-5A(b) and ( c ) . OE Spaces. (d ) Relationship of Maneuvering Clearances t o Wheelchair One f u l l unobstructed side of the c l e a r f l o o r or ground space for a wheelchair shall a join another kheelchair clear floor space. d If a c l e a r floor space i s located in an alcove or otherwise confined on a l l or part o f three sides, additional maneuvering clearances shall be provided. NOTE: See Figures 17-5A(d) and ( e ) . (e) Floor Surfaces of Wheelchair Spaces. Floor surfaces of wheel chair spaces shall conform to Section 2-1752. Bases, enclosures, and fixed seats shall not impede approaches t o telephones by people who ure wheel chairs. ( f ) Mounting Height. The h ighest operable part of the telephone shall be w thin the reach ranges specified in subsections 2-1722(c) i or ( d ) . Telephones mounted diagonally in a corner that require wheelchair users to reach diagonally shall have the highest operable part no higher than 54-in (1371.6 mm) above the floor. NOTE: See Figure 17-4. (g) Enclosures. If telephone enclosures are provided, they may overhang the clear floor space required in Subsections ( b ) , ( c ) and ( e ) within the fol lowing 1imi t s : 1. Side Reach Possible. The overhang shall be no greater than The height of the lowest overhanging part 19-in (482.6 m m j . shall be equal t o or greater than 27-in (685.8 mm). NOTE: See Figure 17-4(a). 2. Full-Height Enclosures. Entrances to full-height enclosures shall be 30-in (762 mm) minimum. NOTE: See Figure 1 7 - 4 ( b ) . 3. Forward Reach Required, If the overhang i s greater than 12-in (304.8 m m j , then the clear width of the enclosure shall be 30-in (762 m ) minimum; i f the clear width of the enclosure i s m l e s s t h a n 30-in (762 m m ) , then the height of the lowest overhanging part shall be equal t o or greater than 27-in (685.8 mn) NOTE: See Figure 17-4(c). 4, Protruding Telephone Enclosures, Where t el ephone encl osures protrude intc wall s , ha1 l s , corridors, o r a i s l e s , they shall a1 so cmply with Section 2-1721.

2-1713 cont'd.
(h) Equipment for Hearing Impaired People. Telephones shall be equipped with a receiver t h a t generates a magnetic f i e l d in the area of the receiver cap. If banks of public telephones a r e provided, then a reasonable number, but always a t l e a s t one, in a building or f a c i l i t y shall be equipped with a volume control. (i) Controls, Telephones shall have pushbutton controls where service for such equipment i s available. (j) Cord Length. The cord from the telephone t o the handset shall be a t l e a s t 29-in (736.6 mm) long. Light and Control Switches, Manual Fire Alarm Boxes and Receptacle Outlets S ~ C .2-1719. NOTE : See Sections 3-210-25(e), 3-380-8(cj and 3-760-8(c) for instal lation heights. Signs and Identification S ~ C 2-1720. , ( a ) International Symbol of Accessibility. The International of Accessibility shall be the standard used t o identify Symbol f a c i l i t i e s that a r e accessible t o and usable by physically handicapped persons as s e t forth in these building standards and as specifically required in this section. NOTE: See Figure 17-6. (b) Color o f Symbol, The sytxbol specified in (a) above shall consist of a white figure on a blue background. The blue shall be equal t o Color No. 15090 in Federal Standard 595a. EXCEPTION: The appropriate enforcement agency may approve special signs and identification necessary t o compl iment decor or unique design when it i s determined that such signs and identification provides adequate direction to handicapped persons. (c) B r a i l l e Symbols, Contracted Grade 2 Braille shall be used wherever Brail le synbol s are specifical l y required in other portions of these standards. Dots shall be 1/10 -in (2.54 mm) on centers i n each cell with 2/10 - i n (5.08 m ~ ) space between c e l l s . Dots shall be raised a minimum of 1/40 -in (0.625 mm) above the background. ( d ) Letter Size, Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width t o height r a t i o of between 3:5 and 1:l and a stroke w i d t h t o height r a t i o between 1:s and 1:lO. (e) Contrast o f Symbol, Characters and symbols shall contrast with t h e i r background, e i tner 1 ight characters on a dark background or dark characters on a 1i g h t background. (f) Raised ard Recessed Characters, We hn raised or recessed characters or symbols are used, they shall conform t o the following: 1, Letter Type. Letters and numbers on signs shall be raised o r recessed 1/32 - i n (0.8 mm) minimum and shall be sans s e r i f characters. 2. Symbol Size, Raised characters or symbols shall be a minirnurz of 5/8 -in (15.86 mm) high. Recessed characters or symbols shall have a 1 / 4 -in (6.35 m ) minimum stroke width. m

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2-1720 c o n t ' d . Entrance Signs. All b u i l d i n g e n t r a n c e s t h a t a r e accessible to and u s a b l e by physical l y handicapped persons s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d directional with a t l e a s t one standard s i g n and w i t h a d d i t i o n a l signs, as required, t o be v i s i b l e t o persons along approaching ped es tri an ways. Information Posted. Buildings t h a t have been remodeled to provide s p e c i f i c s a n i t a r y f a c i l i ties f o r pub1 ic use t h a t conform t o t h e s e b u i l d i n g standards s h a l l have this information posted i n t h e b u i l d i n g lobby, p r e f e r a b l y a s p a r t of t h e b u i l d i n g d i r e c t o r y . Traffic Control Devices. Pole supported pedestrian traffic c o n t r o l b u t t o n s s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d with c o l o r coding c o n s i s t i n g of a t e x t u r e d horizontal ye1 low band 2-in (50.8 mm) i n width e n c i r c l i n g the p o l e , and a 1-in (25.4 mm) wide d a r k border band above and below t h i s ye1 low band. Color coding should be placed immediately above t h e c o n t r o l button. Control buttons s h a l l be located no higher than 48-in (1219.2 mm) above the s u r f a c e a d j a c e n t t o t h e pole.

Ltunational Symbol of A c c d b l i t y

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Protruding Objects k 2-1721. . (a ) General. Objects

projecting fran wall s (for example, t e l e p h o n e s ) w i t h t h e i r l e a d i n g edges between 27-in (685.8 m) and 80-in (2032 mm) above t h e f i n i s h e d f l o o r s h a l l protrude no more than i n t o walks, ha1 l s , corridors, passageways or 4-in (101.6 mm) aisles. Objects mounted with t h e i r l e a d i n g edges a t o r below 27-in (685.8 mm) above t h e f i n i s h e d f l o o r may p r o t r u d e any amount. Free-standing o b j e c t s mounted on posts o r pylons may overhang 12-in m (304.8 mm) maximum from 27-in (685.8 mm) t o 80-in (2032 m ) above t h e ground o r f i n i s h e d f l o o r . Protruding o b j e c t s s h a l l n o t reduce t h e c l e a r width of an a c c e s s i b l e r o u t e o r maneuvering space. NOTE: See Figures 17-7A and 78.

2-1721 c o n t ' d .

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Roan. Wal ks, ha1 1s , c o r r i d o r s , passageways, aisles or o t h e r c i r c u l a t i o n spaces s h a l l have 80-in (2032 rnrn) minimum c l e a r head room. NOTE: See Figure 17-7A.
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Clear Floor o r Ground Space f o r Wheelchairs

Sec. 2-1722.
( a ) Size and Approach, The rninimurr, c l e a r f l o o r o r ground space required to accommodate a s i n g l e , stationary wheelchair and The minimum occupant, i s 30-in x 48-in (762.0mm x 1219.2mm). c l e a r f l o o r o r ground space f o r wheelchairs may be positioned f o r forward o r para1 lel approach t o an object. Clear floor o r ground space f o r wheelchairs may be part of the knee space required under some objects. NOTE: See Figure 17-5A. (b) Relationship of Maneuvering Clearances to Wheelchair Spaces. One f u l l unobstructed side of the c l e a r f l o o r or ground space f o r a wheelchair s h a l l adjoin or overlap an a c c e s s i b l e route o r adjoin another wheelchair c l e a r f l o o r space. I f a c l e a r f l o o r space is located i n an alcove o r otherwise confined on a l l o r part of t h r e e sides, additional maneuvering clearances shall be provided. NOTE: See Figure 17-5A. ( c ) H i g h Forward Reach. If the clear floor space only allows forward approach t o an object, the maximum high forward reach allowed shall be 48-in (1219.2 mm). If the high forward reach i s over an obstruction, reach and clearances shall be a s shown in Figure 17-5C. ( d ) Side Reach. I f the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person i n a wheelchair, the maximum high side reach allowed shall be 54-in (1371.6 mm) and the low s i d e reach shall be no l e s s t h a n 9-in (228.6 m ) above the f l o o r . m NOTE: See Figure 17-5D.

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NOTE: If x > 24 in (610 nim), thcn an additional ) mrneuvcring clcarmce of 6 in (IS0 ~ n m shill be providcd as shown.

NOTE: If s > I 5 in (380 n m ) . rhcn an aJdirion;rl m~ncuvcrinp l c m n c c of 12 in (305 inrn) shrll be c provided 3s shown.

(e) Additional hf~~cuvering CIcsranccs for Alcoves htinimun~CIev Floor S p x c for Whcctch~in
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NOTE: x s h l l be <25 in (635 mm); z shall be .x. When x < 20 in (510 mm), thcn y s h l l k 48 in (1220 mrn) maximum.
When x is 20 to 25 in (510 to 635 mm). then y shll be 4 4 in (1 120 mm) maximum.

(b) hlaximurn Forward Reach over an Obstruction

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Special Standards of Accessiblity Sec. 2-1723. Special Standards of Accessibility f o r Buildings with Historical Significance Other Than Qualified Historical Buildings. When a building has, i n the opinion of the enforcing agency, a s i g n i f i c a n t degree of historical value, such agency may, with concurrence of the local access appeals board, or the Department of Commvnications Barriers Section and the Rehabil i tation Mobil i ty and Office of the State Architect, authorize deviations from the requirements of these building standards. NOTE: For alternative building standards applicable t o Qualified Historical Buildings, see Part 8, Title 24, CAC. Floors and Levels Sec. 2-1752. ( a ) In buildings and f a c i l i t i e s , floors of a given s t o r y shall be a be connected by pedestrian common level throughout, or shall ramps, passenger elevators or special access 1i f t s . EXCEPTION NO. 1 : In existing buildings, other than dining, banquet and bar faci1 i t i e s , when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compliance with t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facil i tation i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: In new and existing dining, banquet, and bar facil i ties, when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compl iance with t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted provided t h a t a minimum of 75 percent o'f the dining, banquet, and bar area shall be a common level throughout o r shall be connected by pedestrian ramps, passenger elevators or special l i f t s . See Section 2-105(b)llD for new buildings only. EXCEPTION NO. 3: In existing buildings, t h i s section shall not apply when legal o r physical constraints would not allow compl iance with t h i s section or equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. EXCEPTION NO. 4: Where specifically exempted in other portions of t h i s code. (b) The surface of the floors shall be slip-resistant.

Chapter 2-33 STAIRS, EXITS AND OCCUPANT LOADS

Change to Read as Follows: Adoption Table No. 2-33A

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k c . 2-3301. (n) Entrances. 1. A 1 1 primary entrances to b u i l d i n ~ s and f a c i l i t i e s snal1 be made accessible t o the physical l y handicapped. EXCEPTION NO, 1: In existing buildings where the enforcing agency determines t h a t compliance with the buildini; standards of t h i s subsection would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted uhen equivalent f a c i l i tation i s providea. Equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n would require a t least one entrance t o be accessible t o and usable by physically handicapped persons EXCEPTION NO. 2: These building standards s h a l l not apply t o existing buildinss when legal or physical c o n s t r a i n t s will n o t a1 1 o cmpl iance with these building w standards or equivalent an unreasonable hardship. See f a c i l i tation without creating Section Z'-lO5(b) l l D . 2. Temporary Restrictions, During periods of partial or restricted use of a building or f a c i l i t y , the entrances used for primary access s h a l l be accessible t o and usable by physically handicapped persons. 3. Recessed Doormats, Recessed doormats shall be adequately anchored t o prevect interference with wheel chair t r a f f i c .

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Sec. 2-3302(g)

(Pdopted by S t a t e F i r e Marsha: but not OSA, shown f o r c l a r i t y only)

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( g ) Refuge Area. Every mu1 t i s t o r y building where accecr is provided f o r the physical 1y handicapped shall have designat 4 rooms o r areas on each floor o r s t o r y which will provide a reasonable degree of safe refuge until rescue can be accomplished. EXCEPTION NO. 1 S t o r i e s opening d i r e c t l y t o grade. : EXCEPTION NO. 2: Stories having ramps t o grade. EXCEPTION NO. 3: Basements used solely f o r t h e service of the buildings. EXCEPTION NO. 4: Floors o r s t o r i e s used only as parking garages. Doors SC.2-3303. (c) Type of Lock or Latch. 1 E x i t doors s h a l l be openable from the i n s i d e without the use . of a key o r any special knowledge o r e f f o r t . EXCEPTION NO. 1 : This requirement s h a l l not apply to e x t e r i o r e x i t doors i n a Group B Occupancy i f there i s a r e a d i l y v i s i b l e , durable sign on o r adjacent t o the door s t a t i n g ''THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKEO DURING BUSINESS HOURS". The sign s h a l l m be i n l e t t e r s not l e s s than 1 - i n (25.4 m ) high on a contrasting background. The locking device must be of a type t h a t will be readily distinguishable a s locked. NOTE: The use of t h i s exception may be revoked by the enforcing agency f o r due cause. EXCEPTION NO, 2: E x i t doors from buildings o r rooms having an occupant load of 10 o r l e s s may be provided w i t h a night l a t c h , dead bolt or s e c u r i t y chain, provided such devices a r e openable from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge o r e f f o r t and mounted a t a height not t o exceed 48-ifi (1219.2 mm) above the finished f l o o r . 2. Manually operated edge o r surface-mounted flush bolts and surface b o l t s a r e prohibited. When e x i t doors are us& i n pairs and approved automatic flush bolts a r e used, the door l e a f having the automatic f l u s h bolts s h a l l have no door knob or surface-mounted hardware. The unlatching of any leaf s h a l l not require more than one operation. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 3. Hand activated door opening hardware shall be centered between 30-in (762 m ) m and 44-in (1117.6 mm) above the floor. Latching and locking doors t h a t a r e hand activated and which a r e i n a path of t r a v e l , shall be operable w i t h a single effort by lever type hardware, by panic bars, to push-pull activating bars, o r other hardware designed provide passage without requiring the a b i l i t y t o grasp the opening hardware. Doors t o individual hotel o r mote1 units shall operate s i m i l a r l y , except t h a t when b o l t and unlatchins operation i s key operated from corridor o r e x t e r i o r side of u n f t door, large bow keys (2-in (50.8 mm) f u l l bow o r I - 1 / 4 -in (31.75nn) half bow) shall be provided in lieu of lever-type hardware on t h e corridor side. Separate deaa l o c k activation on roan side of c o r r i d o r doors in hotels or motels shall have l e v e r handle o r large thumb t u r n in an e a s i l y reached location.

2-3303 cont'd. (e) Width and Heights. 1 Door Size. . Every required e x i t doorway shall be o f a size as t o permit the i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a door not less than 3 f t (914.4mm) i n width and n o t less than 6 ft, 8-in (1.8288 m, 203.2 m ) i n height. m When i n s t a l led i n e x i t doorways, e x i t doors s h a l l be capable of opening a t l e a s t 90 degrees and shall be so mounted that the c l e a r w i d t h of the exitway i s n o t less than 32-in (812.8 mm). I n computing the e x i t width required by subsection 3302(b), UBC, the n e t dimens i o n o f the e x i tway s h a l l be used. EXCEPTION NO. 1 : Doorways may be 30-in (762 mm) i n width i n Group I,D i v i s i o n 2A Occupancies and i n Group D Occupancies. 2 Hinged Doors. . For hinged doors, the opening width shall be measured w i t h the door positioned a t an angle o f 90 degrees fo rm i t s closed position.
3 2 clear
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Clear openings must be between the door i n its 90' open position and the face o f the stop. Stop

3 2 clear

Clear opening for two l w f doors must be between either door in its 9 open 0 ' position & the edge of the other door.

A n A d u l t wheelchair warages 27" (68) wide. The required 32" (821 clear opening 8 i I 0 2%'' (7) clearance o n ea. ~ side f o r hmds.

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17-5B

This diagram illustrates the swcific reouiremants o t these regulations and i s intenoed only as an r i a for building design and construction.

P a i r of Doors, Where a p a i r of doors i s u t i l i z e d a t least one of the doors shall provide a c l e a r unobstructed opening width of 32-in (812.8 m ) w i t h the l e a f positioned a t an angle of 90 m degrees from its closed position. Automatic Doors, We hn an automatic door operazor is u t i l ized t o operate a p a i r of doors, a t l e a s t one of the doors shall provide a clear unobstructed opening width of 32-in (812.8 mn) w i t h the door positioned a t an angle of 90 degrees fran i t s closed position. EXCEPTION NO, 1 : The provisions of Subsection 2-3303(e) 3 existing buildings, except when and 4 s h a l l not apply t o otherwise required under conditions applicable t o access f o r the physical l y handicapped. In e x i s t i n g buildings, t h e fol lowing shall apply: A- Where the occupant load is l e s s than 10, except Group I , Division 1 Occupancies, doorways may be 30-in (762 m ) m in clear width. B-Where occupant load is greater than 10 and it is determined t h a t compliance w i t h 2-3301(e)1 would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship doorways nay be 30-in (762 mm) i n c l e a r width. EXCEPTION NO. 2: In e x i s t i n g buildings, the provisions of this section shall n o t apply when legal or physical constraints will not a1 low compliance with these building standards o r equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n without creating an unreasonable hardship. See 2-105(h)l ID. Revolving Doors, Revolving doors shall not be used as a required entrance f o r the physical l y handicapped. ( i ) Change i n Floor Level a t Doors. 1. Thresholds. A. The floor o r landing shall be nct more than 112 -in (12.7 mm) lower than the threshold of the doorway. EXCEPTION: Subsection Z-3303( i ) l A shall not be enforced r e t r o a c t i v e l y by f i r e o f f i c i a l s . B. Change in level between 1 / 4 - i n (6.35 mm) and 112 - i n (12.7 mm) s h a l l be beveled w i t h a slope no greater than 1:2. Change i n level g r e a t e r than 1/2 -in (12.7 mm) s h a l l be accomplished by means of a ramp. NOTE: See Section 2-3306.
Compressed Carpet Y" max.below
threshold 6.4 mm

.-,
i

Figure 33-5

Finish Floor Level

W" m u .
12.7 mm

W" max. 6.4 mm

33-58

Thresholds

2-3303( i ) c o n t ' d .
2. Level Floor o r Landing. A. There s h a l l be a l e v e l and c l e a r a r e a on each s i d e o f a n e x i t aoor. The l e v e l a r e a s h a l l have a l e n g t h o f a t l e a s t 60-in (1,524.0 n ~ ) i n the direction of door swing as measured a t r i g h t a n g l e s t o t h e p l a n e o f t h e d o o r i n i t s closed position. EXCEPTION NO. 1: In Group R, D i v i s i o n 3 Cccupancies and w i t h i n i n d i v i d u a l u n i t s of Group R, D i v i s i o n 1 Occupancies, a d o o r nay open on the t o p s t e p of a f l i g h t of s t a i r s o r a n e x t e r i o r l a n d i n g , provided t h e d o o r does n o t w i n s o v e r t h e t o p s t e p o r e x t e r i o r landincj and t h e l a n d i n g i s n o t r:lore than 7-1/2 - i n (190.5 nri) below t h e f l o o r l e v e l . NO. 2: In Group R, D i v i s i o n 3 Occupancies, EXCEPTION s c r e e n d o o r s and s t o m d o o r s n a y swing o v e r s t a i r s o r s t e p s . In Group R, D i v i s i o n 3 Occupancies and EXCEPTION NO. 3: p r i v a t e g a r a g e s and s h e d s where a d o o r opens o v e r a landincj, t h e l a n d i n g s h a l l have a l e n g t h equal t o t h e width o f t n e door. 8. The f l o o r o r l a n d i n g on each s i d e o f a n e x i t d o o r s h a l l a length in the be l e v e l . The l e v e l a r e a s h a l l have d i r e c t i o n of door swing o f a t l e a s t 60-in (1,524.0 nn) and t h e l e n g t h o p p o s i t e t h e d i r e c t i o n o f d o o r swing of 44-in ( l , l i 7 . 6 0 m) a s measured a t r i g h t a n g l e s t o t h e p l a n e o f t h e d o o r i n i t s closed ~ o s i t i o n . EXCEPTION: In Group R Gccupancies, t h e level area shall have a l e n s t h both i n t h e d i r e c t i o n of d o o r swing and o p p o s i t e t h e d i r e c t i o n o f d o o r swing o f 44-in (1,117.60 mn) a s measured at right angles t o t h e plane of t h e door i n i t s closed position. C. The width of t h e l e v e l a r e a on t h e s i d e t o which the d o o r swings s h a l l extend 24-in (G09.60 mm) p a s t t h e s t r i k e edge of t h e d o o r f o r e x t e r i o r d o o r s and & i n (457.20 nm) p a s t t h e s t r i k e e d ~ e o r i n t e r i o r doors. f

Smooth wlishW floor Drwenn tractlon on drlvlng wkmls.

Robtam: The condinon above ofmn mares moms unxcessabh ro rvhcs1-

chrrs.

2-?303(i) 2 . cont'd.

Requwed Clear Space

24" min. rxtrrior

18" min. interior 457.2 mm

Level Floor or Landing

Figure 33-2
IS

alaqram 11lustrat.r tne s m c ~ l i c reau~remonts tnese repulaIttons ana 01 inten& only as an ala lor Bu~lainp amsign constructton.

D. The

space between two consecutive door openings in a vestibule, serving other than a required e x i t stairway shall provide a minimum of 48-in (1,219.20 m) of clear space from any door opening into such vestibule when the door i s positioned a t an angle of 90 degrees fro^ i t s closed position. Doors in a s e r i e s shall swing either in from the space between the the sane direction or away doors.
4 " min. 1
1117.6 mm

Soace IS nressarv to allow bacrtng and turntng soace for a wneeccnalr :o clear
tne Inswtnglng aoor

33-54

Vestibule

2-3303 cont'd. ( 1 ) Hardware. 2. E f f o r t to Operate Doors. Maximum e f f o r t t o operate doors s h a l l not exceed 8-1/2 l b s (3.85 kg) f o r e x t e r i o r doors and 5 I b s (2.27 kg) f o r i n t e r i o r doors, such pull o r push e f f o r t being applied a t r i g h t angles t o hinged doors and a t t h e c e n t e r plane of s l i d i n g o r folding doors. Compensating devices o r automatic door operators may be u t i l i z e d t o meet t h e above standards. When f i r e doors a r e required, t h e maximum e f f o r t t o operate t h e door may be increased not t o exceed 15 1bs (6.8 kg). (m) Construction, The bottom 10-in (254 m ) of a l l doors except automatic and s l i d i n g s h a l l have a smooth uninterrupted surface t o allow the door t o be opened by a wheelchair f o o t r e s t without creating a t r a p o r hazardous condition. Where narrow frame doors a r e used, a 10-in (254 mm) high smooth panel s h a l l be i n s t a l led on t h e push s i d e of t h e door, which w i l l a1 low t h e door t o be opened by a wheelchair f o o t r e s t without c r e a t i n g a t r a p o r hazardous condition.

0 )

-j&&
See

3348

Rubber Bumper on C h a ~ r

254 min. Bottom Rati 10" mm or Prowde Kick Plate

Door Construction
3303h)

Figure 33-4
This diagram illustrates the soecific reauirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid lor building design and construction.

(n) Turnstiles. 2. Where t u r n s t i l e s a r e u t i l i z e d i n a f a c i l i t y f o r the purpose of providing f u l l y controlled access, such a s where an admission p r i c e i s charged, a door o r g a t e t h a t is a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e physical 1y handicapped, s h a l l be provided adjacent t o

2-3303(n) c o n t ' d . o r within a d i s t a n c e not t o exceed 30 f t (9.14 meters) from each t u r n s t i l e e x i t o r entrance. This a1 t e r n a t e passageway s h a l l be maintained in a n unlocked c o n d i t i o n during business hours and t h e door o r g a t e s h a l l n o t a c t i v a t e a pub1 i c l y audible alarm system. Where p o s t s , r a i l s , o r o t h e r p e d e s t r i a n c o n t r o l s a r e u t i l i z e d , they s h a l l provide 32-in (812.8 mm) o f c l e a r opening. In existing buildings, building standards EXCEPTION : 2-3303(c), ( e ) , ( I ) , and (m) s h a l l not apply when physical c o n s t r a i n t s o r e q u i v a l e n t f a c i l i t a t i o n will not allow compliance w i t h t h e s e building standards without c r e a t i n g an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. Corridors and E x i t Balconies iec 2-3304. :b) Width. 1 Corridor Widths. . Every c o r r i d o r s e r v i n g an occupant load of 10 o r more s h a l l be n o t l e s s i n width than 44-in (1,117.6 mmj. Regardless of occupant load, c o r r i d o r s i n Group R, Division 3 1 Occupancies and w i t h i n dwelling u n i t s i n Group R, Division Occupancies s h a l l have a minimum width of 36-in (914.4 nm). E and I NOTE: For special requirements f o r Groups Occupancies, s e e S e c t i o n 3317, U?C, and 2-3319. 2.Corridors Over 200 Feet. Corridors t h a t exceed 200 f t (60.96 m) i n length s h a l l : A. Have minimum c l e a r width of 60-in (1,524.0 mm), o r , B. have, a t a c e n t r a l l o c a t i o n , a 60-in x 60-in (1,524.0 m x 1,524.0 mm) m i n i m u m wheelchair turning space o r passing alcove; o r , C. Have, a t a c e n t r a l l o c a t i o n , an intervening c r o s s o r t e e c o r r i d o r , a minimum o f 44 i n (1,117.6 mm) i n width; o r , D. Have, a t a c e n t r a l l o c a t i o n , an openable door. EXCEPTION NO. 1 : In existing buildings, when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compl i ance with any building standard under t h i s s e c t i o n would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o such building standard s h a l l be granted when e q u i v a l e n t f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided. In e x i s t i n g buildings, the provisions EXCEPTION NO. 2: of t h i s section shall n o t a p p l y when legal o r physical c o n s t r a i n t s w i l l n o t a1 low compliance with these building c r e a t i n g an standards o r equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n without unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. by t h e State NOTE: Subsection 2-3304(b)2 i s n o t adopted Fire Marshal, therefore should not be enforced by f i r e officials.

7 1
1524 rnrn 40.6 rnrn

6 0

Passing Alcove
1117.6 rnrn

90" max.
2286 rnrn

44"

1117.6 rnrn

Corridor over 200 feet

f2-3304 1 1 21 6

Figure 33-6
This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

2-3305
S t a imays kc. 2-3305. ( j ) Handrails, 1. Required Handrails, Stairways shall have handrails on each s i d e , and every stairway required t o be more than 88-in (2,235.2 be provided with not less thhn one m ) i n width shall m intermediate handrail f o r each 88-in (2,235.2 nlm) of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equal w i t h i n the e n t i r e width of the stairway. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Stairways serving one individual dwell ing u n i t i n Group R, Division 1 o r 3 Occupancies may have one handrail, except t h a t such stairways open on one o r both sides s h a l l have handrails provided on the open s i d e o r sides. EXCEPTION NO. 3: Private stairways 30-in (762.0 m ) o r m less i n height may have handrails on one s i d e only. 2. Handrail Configuration, A-Handrails shall be 30-in t o 34-in (762.0 t o 863.6 mn) above the nosing of the treads. B-Handrails shall extend a minirriurn of 12-in (304.8 mm) beyond the top nosing and 12-in (304.8 mm) plus the tread width beyond the bottom nosing. C. Ends shall be returned o r shall t e r n i n a t e i n newel posts o r safety terminals. D, Where the extension of the handrail in the d i r e c t i o n of shall t h e s t a i r run would c r e a t e a hazard, the extension be made a t r i g h t angles, on the f a c e of a returning wall. Vhere the s t a i r s a r e continuous from landing t o landing, the inner r a i l shall be continuous and need not extend out i n t o the landing. space of E-Handrails projecting from a wall s h a l l have a not l e s s than 1-1/2 -in (38.1 rnm) between the wall and the handrail. F. The handgrip portion of handrails s h a l l be not l e s s than -in (31.75 m ~ ) nor more than 2-in (50.8 mm) in 1-1/4 shape shall provide an cross-sectional dimension or the equivalent gripping surface and shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. 1: In existing buildings when the EXCEPTION NO, any enforcing agency determines that canpl iance w i t h c r e a t e an unreasonable requirement under 2-3305 ( j) 2 would hardship, an exception t o t h e physical l y handicapped requirements may be granted when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n is provided EXCEPTION NO. 2: These regulations shall not apply in e x i s t i n g buildings when legal o r physical constraints will not with these regulations or equivalent a1 low compliance f a c i l i t a t i o n without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section Z-lOS(b) l l D . NOTE: Fire o f f i c i a l s shall not r e t r o a c t i v e l y require two handrails on stairways 44-in (1117 mm) or l e s s in width, nor enforce those provisions in 2-3305( j ) 2 t h a t d i f f e r with 3 3 0 5 ( j ) , UBC, 1979 ed.

t E
Gz mm
I

.4 f O

Provide second set of handrails at 24" (611 when children are primary users.

&:

TW =

Tread width

-IC
134" max. 38.1 rnrn

'
HandraiI s
Figure 33-8

7 E

ii E

E rr,

This diagram Illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid lor building design and construction.

rnm 50.8 rnm

L
-I-

2 "

1%" min. 3 . rnm 81

E
B

E
I
-..
i

1X" 2 " 3 . rnrn 50.8 rnrn 18

134" 3 . rnm 81

Stair Handrails
Figure 33-9
This diagram illustrates the Specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

304.8 rnrn lnner Handrail

38.1 rnrn

Landing

Landing

X : Extension of Handrail shall be equal to

Note: loner handrail at landings of stairs

that double back or imrnediarely turn shall be continuous and shall not extend into landing or path of travel.

rhe tread width nlus 12 inches.

lnner Handrail

il
Landing

12"
304.8 rnm?ay be rewired

Landing

Stair Handrails
Figure 33-10
This diagram illustrates tne specific reauiremenls of tcese regulations and i s intended only as an aid for building design anC conrtruction.

2-3305 cont ' d . ( r ) Striping f o r the Visually Impaired. The upper approach and the lower tread of each s t a i r shall be marked by a s t r i p of clearly contrasting color a t l e a s t 2-in (50.8 m ) wide placed parallel to m and not more than 1-in (25.4 mm) from the nose of the step or landing to a l e r t the visually impaired. The s t r i p shall be of material that i s a t l e a s t as slip-resistant as the other treads of the s t a i r . Where stairways occur outside a building, the upper approach and a l l treads shall be marked by a s t r i p of clearly contrasting color a t least 2-in (50.8 mm) wide and placed para1 le1 t o and not more than 1-in (25.4 mn) from the nose of the step or landing t o a l e r t the visually impaired. The s t r i p shall be of a material t h a t i s a t l e a s t as s l i p r e s i s t a n t as the other treads of the s t a i r . A painted s t r i p shall be acceptable.
1. Treads. A. All tread surfaces shall be sl ip-resistant. B. Treads shall have smooth, rounded or chamfered exposed edges, and no abrupt edges a t the nosing (lower front edge) 2. Nosing. Nosing shall not project more than 1-1/2 -in (38 mrn) past the face of the r i s e r below. 3 Risers, . Risers shall be sufficiently sol id t o prevent the passage of objects larger than 1/4 -in (6.35 mm). EXCEPTION NO. 1: In existing buildings when the enforcing agency determines that compliance with any requirement under t h i s subsection would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o the physical ly handicapped requirements nay be granted wher: equivalent facilitation i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: These regulations shall n o t apply in existing buildings when legal or physical constraints will not a1 1o w compliance with these regulations or equivalent facil i t a t i o n without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD.

(s) Treads, Nosings and Risa-s.

Rounded

%" min. radius

19 mm

45' Bevel

3" min. radius

19mm

St a irs
Figure 33-7

~ote: All stain to have closed risers

Ramps SC. 2-3306. General. Any path of t r a v e l s h a l l be considered a ramp i f i t s s l o p e i s g r e a t e r than 1 f t (0.3048 m) r i s e i n 20 f t (6.096 m) of horizontal run. NOTE: The S t a t e F i r e Marshal has not adopted 2-3306(a). The S t a t e F i r e Marshal only enforces t h e provisions of 2-3306 f o r ramps used a s e x i t s . Width. I. Width as for Exits, The width of ramps shall be a s for e x i ts. 2. Ramps t h a t a l s o s e r v e a s p e d e s t r i a n ramps s h a l l conform t o s u b s e c t i o n 3306(b)2, UBC. 3, Primary Entrance and Special Occuapncy. Pedestrian ramps serving primary e n t r a n c e s t o buildings having an occupant load of 300 o r more s h a l l have a minimum c l e a r width o f 60-in (1,524.0 mm). Ramps serving Group R Occupancies may be 36-in (914.4 mm) A l l other c l e a r width when t h e occupant load i s 5 0 o r less. p e d e s t r a i n ramps s h a l l have a minimum width of 48-in (1,219.2 mm) Slope. The maximum slope of a ramp t h a t serves any exitway, provides handicap a c c e s s o r i s i n t h e path o f t r a v e l s h a l l be 1 f t (0.3048 n) r i s e i n 12 f t (3.658 m) of horzontal run. Landings. Ramp landings s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d a s follows: 1 Location of landings s h a l l be provided a t t h e t o p and bottom . of each ramp. Intermediate landings s h a l l be provided a t i n t e r v a l s n o t exceeding 30-in (762.0 mm) of v e r t i c a l r i s e and a t each change of d i r e c t i o n . Landings a r e n o t considered i n determining t h e maximum h o r i z o n t a l d i s t a n c e o f each ramp. NOTE: Examples of ramp dimensions a r e :

Slope

Max. Rise (in.) 30 (762.0 mm) 30 (762.0 mm) 30 (762 .O mm)

Max. Horizontal Projection ( f t . ) 30 (9.144 m) 40 (12.192 m) 50 (15.240 m)

1: 12 1: 16 1:20

Top landings s h a l l be n o t less than 2. S i z e of Top Landings. 60-in (1,524.0 mm) wide and s h a l l have a l e n g t h of n o t less than 60-in (1,524.0 mm) i n the d i r e c t i o n o f ramp r u n . 3. Encroachment of Doors. Doors i n any position shall not reduce t h e minimum dimension o f t h e ramp landing t o l e s s than 42-in (1,066.8 mm) and s h a l l n o t reduce t h e required width by more than 3-1/2 - i n (88.9 mm) when f u l l y open. 4.Strike Mge Extension, The width of the landing shall extend 24-in (609.6 mm) p a s t the strke edge of any d o o r o r g a t e f o r e x t e r i o r ramps and 18-in (457.2 mm) p a s t t h e strike edge f o r i n t e r i o r ramps. 5.Landing Width, At b o t t m and intermediate landings, the width s h a l l be a t l e a s t the same a s required f o r t h e ramp. 6. Change of Direction. Intermediate landings a t a change of d i r e c t i o n i n e x c e s s of 30 degrees and b o t t m landings s h a l l have a dimension i n t h e d i r e c t i o n o f ramp r u n o f n o t l e s s than 72-in (1,828.8 mm).

2-3306(d) c o n t ' d .
7. Other
Intediate Landings,

s h a l l have a dimension t h a n 60-in (1,524.0 mm).

in

Other intermediate landings t h e d i r e c t i o n o f ramp run o f n o t less

When door swtngs When no door swlngs-. , on landing

: onto landmg
60" m,n + -1524 mm

i
i

42" min 1067 m m

360" interval max 9144 m m

plus Door W~dth

Intermed~ate - .Level - - . Platform Botton Level Platform

NOTE :

Straight Ramp Run

&ximum norlzontal Distances o f each ramp and run varies. S e table ucder e 2-3306

When no door swings onto landing

When door swtngs

3 6 0 interval max

9144 m m

72" min

Ramp With Turning Platform

NOTE : Maximum Horizontal Distances o f each ramp and run varies. S e t a b l e under e

2-3306

Figure 33-1 1A
Thls f~gures lliustrat~ve 1 only of the applicable Building Standards and does not del~neate the only means of complymg w ~ t h such standards

When no door swings onto landing

M e n door swims onto l a d i n g 42" min 1067 mm

rc, 1524 mm

NOTE r

Fhximum Horizontal Distances o f each

ramp and run varies. See table under 2-3306

Ramp With intermediate Switch-Back Platform

AII ~ m pmust meet handmil end curb r rwuiramsnts

24" min. (610 mm) exterior and 18" min. 6460mm) interior beyond the strike edge of a gste or door on the side toward which it swings.

11

..
Ramp Landing at doorway

Figure 33-115
This figure i s illustrative only of the a p p l i d l e Building Standards and docs not delineate the only means of complying with such standards.

2-33C6 cont ' d

{e) Handrails. Handrails are required on ranps t h a t provide nanaicap access i f slope exceeds 1 f t (0.3043 m) r i s e in 15 f t (4.572 n) of horizontal run. Handrails shall be placed on each side of each ramp, shall be continuous the f u l l length of the r m p , shall be 30-in t o 34-in (762.0 t o 863.6 ~ m above the ramp surface, shall ) extend a ninimun of 1 f t (0.3048 m) beyond the t o p and bottom of the ranp, and the ends shall be returned. Handrails projecting f r m a \$a11 shall have a space of n o t less than 1-112 -in (35.1 KC) between the wall and the handrail. The grip portion shall be not l e s s than I-1/4 in (31.75 nm) nor nore than 2-in (5C.B nn) in cross-sectional dinension, or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface and a1 1 surfdces shall be smo~thwith no shari; corners. EXCEPTION NO. 1: Handrails a t ramps imriiediately adjacent t o fixed seating are not required. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Ramps that require handrails and t h a t serve one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3 Occupancies nay have one handrail except t h a t such ramps open on one o r both sides shall have handrails provided on the open side or sides. EXCEPTION NO. 3 Curb ranps do n o t require handrail s. : NOTE: See Section 2-7103. EXCEPTION NO. 4: In Group I , Division 1 Occupancies, rarps shal 1 be provided with handrail s . ( g ) Surfaces. The surface of ranps shall b6 s l i p resistant as defined in 2-3323(a). (h) Kheelguides. Uhere the ramp surface i s not bounded by a wall o r fence and the ramp exceeds 10 f t (3.048 n) in length, the ramp shall comply with one of the following requirements: 1. A guide curb a minimum of 2-in (50.8 nm) in height shall be provided a t each side of the ramp; o r 2. A wheel guide r a i l shall be provided, centered 3-in (76.2 nn) plus o r minus 1-in (25.4 mn) above the surface of the ramp.

6" High Warning Curb

152.4 mm

4" or more drop

, 101.6 mm

Ramps Figure 33-3

f k l s e l w a r n i l l u s t r a t a tne s0.dllc wui-tr I S Intmnaoa only as an a a tor OUIIOIIW

of m w mw~utlons ma ma eomtnmron.

Pol.

Curb
Strwt

Curb

Val k s and Sidewalks Sec. 2-3323. ( a ) Continuous Surface. kal ks and s idekal ks subject to these recjul a tions shall have a continuous comron surface, n o t interrupted by steps o r by abrupt changes in level exceeding 1/2 -in (12.7 mi), (see ( c ) below), and shall be a minimum of 48-in (1219.2 nn) in width. Surfaces shall be sl ip-resistant as follows: 1. Slopes Less than 6 Percent, Surfaces with a slope of less than 6 percent gradient shall be a t l e a s t as slip-resistant as that described a s a medium salted f i n i s h . 2. Slopes 6 Percent o r Greater, Surfaces with a slope of 6 percent gradient o r greater shall be slip-resistant. 3. Surface Cross Slopes. Surface cross slopes shall not exceed per foot (2.083% gradient) except when the 1/4 -in (6.35 ) enforcing agency finds t h a t due t o local conditions i t creates an unreasonable hardship, the cross slope shall be increased t o a maximum of 1 / 2 -in (12.7 mm) per foot (4.167% gradient) for distances not t o exceed 20 f t (6.096 GI). EXCEPTION: When because of right-of-way restrictions, natural barriers, o r other exi stins conditions, the enforcing agency determines that compliance with the 48-in (1219.2 mn), clear sidewal k width would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship, the clear width may be reduced t o 36-in (914.4 mm). ( b ) Gratings. Ual ks, s idewal ks and pedestrian ways shall be free of gratings whenever possible. For gratings located in the surface of any of these areas, grid openings in gratings shall be 1 imited to 1/2 -in (12.7 mn) in the direction of t r a f f i c flow. EXCEPTION NO. 1: Lihere the enforcing agency determines that cmpl iance wi t h t h i s sect ion would create an unreasonable hardship an exception may be granted when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2 : This section shall not apply in those conditions where cue t o legal or physical constraints the s i t e of the project will n o t a1 low compliance with these Suilding Standards or equivalent facil i tation wi thout creating an unreasonable harasnip. See Section 2-105( b ) l l D .
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2-3323 cont'd.

travel (c) 5 Percent Gradient. When the slope i n the direction of of any wal k" exceeds 1 vertical t o 20 horizontal (5%gradient) i t Section 2-3306, Pedestrian shall comply with the provisions of Ramps. ( d ) Changes i n Level. Abrupt changes i n level along any accessible m When changes in level do route shall n o t exceed 1/2 -in (12.7 m ) occur, they shall be beveled with a slope no greater t h a n 1:2 except t h a t level changes not exceeding 1/4 -in (6.35 m ) may be vertical. m W e changes in levels greater than 1/2 - i n (12.7 mm) are necessary hn they shall canply with the requirements f o r curb ramps. NOTE: See Section 2-7103. (e) Level Areas. Walks shall be provided with a level area not l e s s than 60-in x 60-in (1524 mm x 1524 mm) a t a door or gate t h a t swings toward the wa1 k, and not l e s s than 48-in (1219.2 m ) wide by m 44-in (1117.6 rnm) deep a t a door or gate t h a t swings away from the Such walks shall extend 24-in (609.6 mm) t o the side of the wal k. s t r i k e edge of a door or gate that swings toward the walk. (For example, see Figure 33-2.) (f) Walks with Continuous Gradients. A11 wa1 ks with continuous gradients shall have level areas a t l e a s t 5 f t (1.52 m in length a t ) intervals of a t l e a s t every 400 f t (121.92 m ) . Hazards k c . 2-3324. Curbs. Abrupt changes in l e v e l , except between a walk (a) Warning or sidewal k and an adjacent s t r e e t or driveway, exceeding 4 inches (101.6 mm) in a vertical dimension, such as a t planters or fountains located in or adjacent t o walks, sidewalks, or other pedestrian ways, shall be identified by curbs projecting a t l e a s t 6 inches (152.4 mn) in height above the walk or sidewalk surface t o warn the blind of a potential drop o f f . Nhen a guardrail or handrail i s provided, no curb i s required when a guide r a i l i s provided centered 3-in (76.2 m ) plus or minus one inch m (25.4 mm) above the surface of the walk o r sidewalk, the walk i s 5 percent or less gradient or no adjacent hazard exists. (b) Overhanging Obstructions. Any obstruction that overhangs a pedestrian's way shall be a minimum of 80-in (2032 mm) above the walking surface as measured from the bottom of the obstruction.

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ELEVATORS, D1)BWAITERS, ESCCLUTORS AND llOVIW6 WALKS Chapter 51 of the U.B.C. i s not adopted by reference. The p r a i s i o m of t h i s Chapter r c p m e n t an entire m Chapter 2-51. b n g e to Read as Follms:
Maptian Table No. 2-51A

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Emergency Operation artfd Speci a1 P m v i s i ons k c . 2-5103. (e) Elevator Requirements f o r Acconmmdation o f P h y s i c a l l y Handicapped Persons. EXCEPTION NO. 1 : When the enforcing agency determines that canpl iance w i t h an-y r e g u l a t i o n under t h i s s e c t i o n would c r e a t e an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o such r e g u l a t i o n shall be granted when equivalent f a c i l it a t i o n i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 2: These provisions s h a l l n o t apply t o e x i s t i n g will not allow b u i l d i n g s when legal or physical constraints compliance' w i t h these r e g u l a t i o n s o r e q u i v a l e n t f a c i l i t a t i o n w i t h o u t c r e a t i n g an unreasonable hardship. See s e c t i o n 2-105(b)llD. 1 Ladders. . Each elevator c a r s h a l l have a h i g h recessed area o r movable c e i l i n g which w i l l make p o s s i b l e the c a r r y i n g o f a 9 ft. (2743 mm) high ladder. 2- A c c e s s i b i l i t y for t h e Disabled. Where accessi b i l i t is r e q u i r e d f o r the disabled, passenger e l e v a t o r s s h a l l comp y w i t h the f o l l o w i n g requirements: A- L e v e l i n g TolerancePassenger car elevators shall stop within I 1/2-in. (12.7 mrn) o f t h e adjacent b u i l d i n g fl oor l e v e l , and s h a l l maintain t h a t + 1/2-in. (12.7 mm) t o erance under normal loading and unloading c o n d i t i o n s . B- Car and Door Size. NOTE: See 5103(h) UBC, 1979 ed. f o r Car Size. (1) Passenger elevators, in buildings other than those l i s t e d i n 5103(h) UBC serving an occupant load of more than 50 s h a l l have a minimum i n s i d e c a r platform of 5 ft. 8-in. wide x 4 ft. 3-in deep (1.524 m 203.2 m m wide x 1.2191 m 76.2 mn deep). Doors s h a l l be 3 ft. (0.9144 rn) c l e a r side s l i d e - t y p e .

2-5103(e) 2 cont Id. B

(2) Passenger elevators in buildings other than those in 5103(h) UBC, serving an occupant load of listed l e s s than 50 shall have a m i n i m u m inside c a r platform x 4 f t . 6-in. deep (1.2192 m of 4 ft. 6-in. wide 152.4 mrn wide x 1.2192 m 152.4 mn deep) from the rear wall t o t h e i ns ide face of t h e door. EXCEPTION: Other dimensions may be s u b s t i t u t e d where i t can be demonstrated t h a t a wheelchair can e n t e r o r t u r n around w i t h i n the elevator cab. (3) Elevator doorways, except those covered above shall ft. 8-in. provide a m i n i m u m c l e a r opening w i d t h of 2 (0.6096 m 203.2 mm).

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C. Handrails-

Passenger elevators shall be provided w i t h a t l e a s t one handrail located 2 f t . 6-in. (0.6096 m 152.4 mm) t o 2 f t . 10-in (0.6096 m 254 m ) above the c a r platform. m D. Call and Car Operation Buttons(1) Elevator floor buttons shall be within 4 ft. 6-in (1.2191 rn 152.4 m) of the car floor. Except f o r photo electric tube by-pass switches, emergency controls including the emergency stop and alarm shall be grouped i n or adjacent t o the bottom of the panel lower than 2 ft. 11-in (0.6096 m and s h a l l be no 279.4 mm) from the f l o o r . For mu1 t i p l e c o n t r o l s only, these height requirements. one s e t must canply w i t h The emergency telephone handset shall be positioned no ) higher than 4 f t . (1.2192 m above the f l o o r , and t h e hand set cord shall be a minimum of 2 f t . 5-in (0.6096 m 127 mv) i n length.

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(2) I d e n t i f i c a t i o n f o r t h e v i s u a l l y impaired shall be as f 01 1ows : a. Passenger elevator car controls shall have a minimum dimension of 3/4-in. (19.05 mm) and shall be raised. A l l c o n t r o l buttons s h a l l be designated minimum, Arabic numeral, by a 5/8-in. (13.875 mn) standardalphabet character, o r standard symbol and a B r a i l l e symbol l o c a t e d immediately t o t h e l e f t of t h e c o n t r o l button. NOTE: See f i g u r e 51-B. The raised characters shall be on a contrasting background. Control s and emergency equipment i d e n t i f i e d by r a i s e d symbols s h a l l i n c l u d e b u t n o t be l i m i t e d t o , door open, door close, alarm be1 1, emergency s t o p and telephone. b. Passenger elevator landing .iambs on all elevator floors s h a l l have t h e number of t h e f l o o r on which t h e jamb is located designated by raised Arabic (30.8mm) in numerals which a r e a minimum o f 2-in. h e i g h t and r a i s e d B r a i l l e symbols which conform to 5 ft. Section 2-1720(c) located approximate1y (1.524rn) above t h e f l o o r on the jamb panels on both sides of the door so t h a t they a r e v i s i b l e from w i t h i n the elevator. Raised Braille symbols shall be placed directly to the left of the corresponding raised Arabic numeral s. The raised c h a r a c t e r s s h a l l be on a c o n t r a s t i n g background. (3) C a l l operation buttons shall be within 3 ft. 6-;n (0.9144 rn 132.4 mm) of t h e f l o o r . Buttons s h a l l be a in size and s h a l l be minimum o f 3/4-in (19.05 mm) raised. Visual i n d i c a t i o n s h a l l be provided to show each c a l l r e g i s t e r e d and extinguished when answered. Car C a l l S i g n a l s A v i s u a l and a u d i b l e s i g n a l s h a l l be provided at each hoistway entrance indicating to the prospective passenger the c a r answering t h e c a l l and i t s d i r e c t i o n of t r a v e l as f o l lows: (1) A minimum o f 72-in (1828.8 mm) in height from the lobby floor. (2) A minimum o f 2-1/2-in. h i g h x 2-1/2-in. wide (63 n x 63 m ~ ) (3) V i s i b l e from t h e p r o x i m i t y o f t h e h a l l c a l l b u t t o n . (4) Of a c o n f i g u r a t i o n which d i s t i n g u i s h e s between up and down e l e v a t o r t r a v e l ( 5 ) The use of i n - c a r l a n t e r n s , l o c a t e d on t h e car door jambs, v i s i b l e from t h e proximity of the ha1 1 c a l l buttons and conforming t o t h e above requirements w i l l be accep tab1 e (6) The use of arrow shapes is preferred for visible s i g n a l s. Location, Passenger elevators shall be located near a m a j o r p a t h o f t r a v e l and p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l be made t o assure that they remain a c c e s s i b l e and usable a t a l l times t h e b u i l d i n g i s occupied.

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Minimum Numerical Size

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Door Close

maximum height from floor to lowest button. maximum height from floor to highest button.

Elevator Control Panel

Figure 51-B
This diagram illustrates the spectfic requirements o f these regulations and is intended only as an aid for b~llding design and construction.

Special Elevators kc. 2-5104 (a) Special Access (Wheelchair) Lifts. Special access wheelchair be provided between levels, i n l i e u o f passenger lifts may elevators, when t h e v e r t i c a l distance between landings, s t r u c t u r a l elevators, when t h e v e r t i c a l distance between landings, s t r u c t u r a l design and safeguards are as allowed by the S t a t e of C a l i f o r n i a , Department of I n d u s t r i a l Relations, D i v i s i o n of Occupational Safety and Health. Special access wheelchair l i f t s s h a l l conform w i t h a l l regular and special requirements of the S t a t e o f C a l i f o r n i a , Department of I n d u s t r i a l Relations, D i v i s i o n o f Occupational Safety and Health as they may be s p e c i f i c a l l y approved by them. NOTE: See S e c t i o n 3000(c), (13) 1 of P a r t 7 f o r wheelchair l i f t s which have a rise of not more than 5 f e e t ( 1.52 rn). 1. The l i f t p l a t f o r m or support s h a l l be o f s u f f i c i e n t s i z e to accmmda t e l a r g e motorized wheel c h a i r s and shall have a rated capacity o f not less than 400 pounds (181 kg) and a weight s a f e t y f a c t o r of not l e s s than 5 based upon the r a t e d 1oad. 2- The r a t e d speed o f the p l a t f o r m s h a l l not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters) per minute and t h e operating c o n t r o l s h a l l be the constant pressure type designed so t h a t i t can be e a s i l y A push bar control operated by a handicapped person. designed f o r use by handicapped persons or a control that provides equal u s a b i l it y s h a l l be provided. 3. The lift assembly shall be securely supported t o maintain t h e platform i n a l e v e l p o s i t i o n and t o prevent t h e loosening o r displacement o f any p o r t i o n o f t h e u n i t . A l l portions o f shall be protected fo rm intrusion of t h e l i f t machinery water . 4. Enclosures shall be provided for the p l a t f o r m wheelchair supports and l i f t which provides a reasonable degree of l i f t and others safety for handicapped persons using the in item (b) (7). exposed t o t h e l i f t , except as provided Provide i n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h s a f e t y devices t h a t may be required per Subsect i o n 3 O l l ( l ) (5). 5. The l i f t p l a t f o n n and the t o p landing s h a l l be equipped w i t h a locking device, door or gate 42 inches (1067 mrn) i n height. The device, door or gate s h a l l be equipped w i t h both mechanical and electrical contracts which prevent operation of the platform unless they are p r o p e r l y closed. 6- "Call-Send" c o n t r o l s s h a l l be provided a t the t o p and bottom l i f t t r a v e l area are n o t landing. When the platfon and enclosed, "Call-send" controls shall be key locked or otherwi se c o n t r o l l e d as t o use. 7- When the enclosure required in Section 3113(b)(4) i s n o t provided the underside of the lifting platform shall be equipped with a safety pan cover which w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y s h u t - o f f the 1 i f t i n g device should any o b s t r u c t i o n under the p l a t f o r m i n t e r f e r e w i t h i t s downward t r a v e l 8. A p i t s h a l l be provided t o permit the p l a t f o r m t o stop f l u s h w i t h the l a n d i n g level o r i n l i e u o f a p i t a ramp s h a l l be provided which does n o t exceed 1 inch (25.4 mm) r i s e i n 12 The surface of the ramp inches (304.8 mm) o f horizontal run. s h a l l have a non-skid surface.

2-5104(a) 8 cont'd. EXCEPTION: If the horizontal run of the ramp does n o t exceed' 12 inches (304.8 mm) t h e maximum r i s e may be 2-1/2 inches (63.5 mn). 9. When the lift is hydraulically operated or is of the e l ectric-hydraul i c type, relevel i n g switches shall be provided t o keep the p l a t f o r m l e v e l w i t h the landing a t which i t has been parked. EXCEPTION: 1 : Existing buildings. The provisions of this Section shall not apply t o e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g s when physical constraints w i l l n o t a l l o w compliance w i t h these regulations or equivalent facilitation without creating an unreasonable hardship. NOTE: See Section 2-105(b) l l D . EXCEPTION 2: When the enforcing agency ' determines that compliances w i t h any r e g u l a t i o n under t h i s section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception t o such r e g u l a t i o n s h a l l be granted when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided.

WOTE:

Chapter 2-71 SITE D V L M N REWIRMmTS FOR HMDICAPPED ACCESSIBlLIN EEO ET dkange to Read as F o l l a s : This i s a m* Chapter which has no corresponding previsions in the U)C
Moptim Table

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NOTE 1. See Section 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of t h f s Table.

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See S t a t e Building Code History Note Appendix.

S i t e Development and Grading kc. 2-7101. (a) General Site development and grading shall be designed to ,i provide access to primary entrances and access t o normal paths of travel and where necessary to provide access shall incorporate pedestrian ramps, curb ramps, etc. (b) Outside StairwaysWhere stairways occur outside a b u i l d i ~ g ref ? r t o Section 2-3305(r). EXCEPTION NO. 1 : Where the enforcing agency determines that cornpl iance w t h these regulations would create an unreasonable i hardship, because of topography, natural barriers, etc., an exception may be granted when equivalent facilitation i s provided through the use of other methods or materials. EXCEPTION NO. 2: In existing buildings, t h i s Section shall not apply i n those conditions where due t o legal or physical constraints the s i t e of the project would not allow compliance w i t h these without creating an regulations or equivalent facil itation unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b) l l D . Parki ng !kc. 2-7102. (a) Spaces Required. The following table establishes the number of handicapped parking spaces required:
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Total Number of Parki ng Spaces

1- 40 41- 80 81-120 121-16C 161-300 301-400 401-500 over 500..

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NUMBER OF HANDICAPPED P R I G A KN SPACES REQUIRED

each 200 additional spaces provided

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NOTE: When less than 5 parking spaces a r e provided, at buildings and f a c i l i t i e s subject to these regulations, one shall be 14 f t (4.2672 r ) wide and lined to provide a 9 f t (2.7432 r ) parking area n n and a 5 f t (1.524 m ) loading and unloading area. However, there i s no requirement that the space be reserved exclusively or identified for handicapped use on1y. This subsection shall not apply to existing EXCEPTION: facil i t i e s where compl iance w i t h local ordinances precludes satisfying the above requirements or of providing equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n unless a change of occupancy occurs. See Section 2-lO5(b) llD. [b) Parking Space Size, Physical ly handicapped parking spaces shall be located as near as practical to a primary entrance. If only one space is provided, it shall be 14 f t (4.2672 m) wide and outlined to provide a 9 f t (2.7432 m) parking area and a 5 f t (1.524 m) loading and unloading area. When more than one space i s provided in lieu of providing a 14 f t (4.2672 m) wide space for each parking space, two spaces can be provided w i t h i n a 23 f t (7.01 m) wide area 1 ined to provide a 9 f t (2.7432 m) parking area on each. side of a 5 f t (1.524 rn) loading and unloading area i n the center. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 18 f t (5.4864 m). NOTE: See Figure 71-1A. (c) Arrangement of Parking Space, In each parking area, a bumper or curb shall be provided and located to prevent encroachment of cars over the required w i d t h of walkways. Also, the space shall be so located t h a t a handicapped person i s not compel led to wheel or walk behind parked cars other than their own. Pedestrian ways which are accessible t o the physical l y handicapped shall be provided from each such parking space to related f a c i l i t i e s , including curb cuts or ramps as needed. Ramps shall not encroach into any parking space. EXCEPTION NO, 1 : Ramps located a t the front of physically handicapped parking spaces may encroach into the length of such spaces when such encroachment does not 1 imit a handicapped person's capability to leave or enter their vehicle, thus providing equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n . NOTE: See Figures 71-1A and 71-1B. EXCEPTION NO, 2 : Where the enforcing agency determines that compliance w i t h any regulation of this subsection would create an unreasonable hardship, a variance or waiver may be granted, when equivalent f a c i l i t a t i o n i s provided. EXCEPTION NO. 3: Parking spaces may be provided which would require a physically handicapped person to wheel or walk behind other than handicapped parking spaces when the enforcing agency determines t h a t compl iance w i t h these regulations or providing equivalent facil itation would create an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b)llD. (d) Slope of Parking Space. Surface slopes of parking spaces for the physical ly handicapped shall be the minimum possible and shall n o t exceed 1/4 - i n (6.35 m ) per foot (2.083% gradient) i n any m direction.

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(e) Identification.

Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently affixed ref l e c t o r i zed sign constructed of porcelain on s t e e l , beaded t e x t , o r equal , displaying the International Symbol of Accessibil i ty. The sign shall not be smaller than 70-in 2 (0.0452 mn 2 ) in area and shall be centered a t the interior end of the parking space a t a minimum height of 80-in (2,032 mrn) from the bottom o f the sign t o the parking space finished grade, or centered on the wall a t the i n t e r i o r end of the parking space a t a minimum height of 36-in mm) from the parking space finished grade, ground, or (914.4 sidewal k. A sign shall also be posted, in a conspicuous place, a t each entrance to the off-street parking f a c i l i t y , not less t h a n 17-in x 22-in (431.8 x 558.8 m ) in size with l e t t e r i n g not less than 1-in (25.4 mm) i n height, m which clearly and conspicuously states the fol lowing: 'Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or 1 icense plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away a t owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed a t or by telephoning
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( f ) Parking Structures, Entrances to and vertical clearances within parking structures shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 8 f t 2-in (2.4384 m 50.8 m ~ ) where required f o r accessibility to handicapped parking spaces. Where the enforcing agency determines that EXCEPTION NO. 1: Section 2-7102(f) would create an unreasonable compl iance w t h i hardship, an exception may be granted, when equivalent faci1 itation i s provided. 2: This section shall not apply t o existing EXCEPTION NO, buildings where the enforcing agency determines t h a t , due t o legal or physical constraints, compliance with these regulations or See equivalent facil i tation would create an unreasonable hardship. Section 2-105(b)llD. Curb Ramps S ~ C 2-7103, (a) General. Curb ramps shall be constructed a t each corner of s t r e e t intersections and where a pedestrian way crosses a curb. The preferred and recommended location for curb ramps i s i n the center of the crosswalk of each s t r e e t corner. Where i t i s necessary to locate a curb ramp in the center of the curb return and the s t r e e t surfaces are marked t o identify pedestrian crosswal ks, the lower end of the curb ramps shall terminate within such crosswalk areas. NOTE: See Figure 71-3C, Case E. (b) Width of Curb Ramps, Curb ramps shall be a minimum of 4 f t (1.2192 m) in width and shall l i e , generally, in a single sloped plane, with a mini mu^ of surface warping and cross slope. (c) Slope of Curb Ramps, The slope of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. The slope of the fanned or flared sides of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 vertical to 8 horizontal. (d) Level Landing, A level landing 4 f t (1.2192 m) deep shall be provided a t the upper end of each curb ramp over i t s f u l l width t o permit safe egress from the ramp surface, or the slope of the fanned or flared sides of the curb ramp shall not exceed one vertical t o 12 horizontal . (e) Beveled Lip. The lower end of each curb ramp shall have a 1 / 2 -in (12.7 mm) l i p beveled a t 45 degrees. ( f ) Finish. The surface of each curb ramp and i t s flared sides shall be s l i p - r e s i s t a n t and shall be of a contrasting finish from that of the adjacent sidewalk. (g)DirectionaB Grooves. The surface of each curb ramp located in the center of the curb return shall be grooved para1 lel t o the center 1 ine of the crosswalks typically in two directions with 1/4 -in x 1/4 -in (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) grooves approximately 1-1/2 -in (38.1 m) on center. NOTE: See Figure 71-3C, Case E. (h)Border- All curb ramps shall have a grooved border 12-in (304.8 mm) wide a t the level surface of the sidewalk along the top and each side approximately 3/4 -in (19.05 mm) on center. All curb ramps constructed between the face of the curb and the s t r e e t shall have a grooved border a t the level surface of the sidewalk. NOTE: See Figure 71-2A a n d 71-28.

Case 1

4" Drain
101.6 rnm Asphalt Concrete Ramp at 8.33% max. See Note 1

PCC Sidewalk
Crub and Gutter

Asphalt Concrete Ramp at 8.33% Max.

4" Drain , 101.6 mrn T

Section A-A

Figure 71-2A
This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

Case 2
4 Drain "
Crosswalk
101.6 m m

.A,,
6.3 m m

Approximately %"

Grooving Detail

Figure 71-2B
This dlagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulat~ons and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

Case 3

48" min.
1219.2 mm

*I

PCC

48" min. 1219.2 m m

L e

7
i

Section B-B

Figure 71-2C
This diagram illustrates the specific reauirements of these regulations and is intended Only as an aid for building design and construction.

Planting

0' or
Greater Curb Height

Case A

48"
1219.2 rnm

Retaining Curb if 8t back of sidewalk

--ry
I I

8.33% mar.

-I

Case B

(0

SoeNote9if louted in comer of curb return

Figure 71-3A
This diagram illustrates the specific reauirernents of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

48"
1219.2 m m

Retaining curb if necessary at edge of

Case C
(sidewalk less than 60" wide)

curb return

located in center of

152

48"
1219.2 mm

SW Note 8

Front Edge of Sidewalk

\ 12.5%
Case D

max at Curb

Figure 71-3B
This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of these regulations and i s intended only as an aid for building design ana construction.

Front Edge o f Sidewalk

Planting Area

Case F
See Note 6

Figure 71-3C
This diagram illustrates the soecific requirements of these regulations and is intended only as an aid for building design and construction.

Front Edge o f ,,d a -i m ,

Planrmg Area

Case G
See Note 6

I!

.' i

Approx. %" except approx . 1K" on sloping portion of ramp.

Grooving Detail

Detail H

Figure 71-3D
This diagram illustrates tne soecific reauirements of tnese regulations and IS intended only as an aid for building aeslgn ana construction.

48" min. 1219.2 m m

Section A-A

Use grooves on sloping portion of ramp when located in center of curb return.

48" min.

1219.2 mrn

antng Curb if necessary

Section 5-B
Depress entire sidewalk as required

,' i--------- ---- -----

2% max

rgry
T
T

Retaining Curb if

Section C-C

This diagram illustrates the specific requirements of thew regulations and is intended only as an aid for builaing design and construction.

1881 EDITION

STATE BUILDIWO COOE (Part 2 Title 24, C.A.C.) ,

Notes
1. I f distance from curb to back o f sidewalk is too short to m o m m o date ramp and U'pbtform as in Case A, the sidewalk may be depressed longitudinally as in Case B or C or may be widened as in Case 0.

7. I f louted on a c u m the sides of

the ramp need not be parallel, but the minimum width of the ramp shall be 4'. p 8. The n n ~ shall have a 12" wide border with %"grooves approximately Y" O.C. See grooving detail. The surface of ramp shall have a transverse broomed wrfrce texture mugher than the surrounding sidewalk except when located in center o f curb return.

2. I f sidewalk is less than 5' wide, the

full width of the sidewalk shall be depressed as shown in Case C.

3. As an alternate to Case A. one ramp

may be placed in the center of the curb return as in Case E.

9. When ramp is located in center of curb mtum. i t shall be grooved in a

herringbone pattern with %"grooves .pproximstely 1H " a c . Seegrooving detail. Grooves should be aligned parallel t o crosswalk stripes to d~rect blind pedestrians into appropriate crosswalk.

4. When ramp is located in center o f

curb return, crosswalk configuration to must be simil~r that shown on the plan to accommodate wheelchairs.

5. 11planting area width is equal t o or

greater than ramp length, ramp side slope "X" distance = 3' (See Case GI

6. For Cases F and G, the longitudinal portion of the sidewalk may need to be depressed a shown in Case 8. s

The above notes are applicable to figures 71-3A to 71-3E

-e

Pedestrian Grade Separations (Overpasses and Underpasses)

S ~ C .2-7104,

( a ) Pedestrian ramps on pedestrian grade separations shall comply with the requirements of Section 2-3306 f o r ramps. Cross slopes of walking surfaces shall be the m i n i m u m possible and 114 - i n (6.35 mm) per foot (2.083%gradient). The shall not exceed slope of any appreciably warped walking surface shall not exceed 1 vertical in 12 horizontal in any direction. Where pedestrian grade separations cross streets or other vehicular t r a f f i c ways, and where a s t r e e t level crossing can reasonably and safely be used by handicapped persons, there shall be provided conforming curb ramps and a usable pathway. EXCEPTION NO, 1: When the grade differential of the walking surface of a pedestrian grade separation exceeds 14 f t (4.2672 m) due t o required height clearance and grade conditions, and the enforcing agency finds that because of right-of-way restrictions, topography or natural barriers, wheelchair accessibility or equivalent facil i tation would create an unreasonable hardship, such However, the requirements i n accessi bil i t y need not be provided. these regulations relating to other types of mobility shall be compl ied w i t h . EXCEPTION NO. 2: For existing f a c i l i t i e s , this section shall n o t apply where due t o legal or physical constraints, the s i t e of the project will not allow compliance w i t h these regulations or equivalent facil i tation without creating an unreasonable hardship. See Section 2-105(b) l l D .

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Chapter 2-72 PROTECT1VE SIGNALING SYSTEMS Chapter 2-72, Change to read as follows: Adoption Table No. 2-72A Code Section HCD HCD OSA OSA OSH BSC 7 - --- - ------- -SFM HC PD DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE --

Entire Chapter, Except as noted below .............

@
Sign21 ing

NOTE I: NOTE 2:

See Section 2-105 and 2-106 for explanation of this Table. See State Building Code History Note Appendix.

Device Sec, 2-7203 ( a ) Types of Devices. Every alarm signaling device installed in any occupancy within the scoge of these regulations shall be of the same basic type (bells, horns, spsakers, etc ) as all other signaling devices in the facility. EXCEPTION: Any signaling devices required for the deaf.

Alarms Sec, (a) Emergency Warning Systems. If emergency warning systems are required they shall activate a means of warning the hearing impaired. Flashing visual warning shall have a frequency of not more than 60 flashes per minute.

ARTICLE 3-210 BRANCH CIRCUITS A d o p t i o n Table No, 3-210A

Code Section Entire Article 210

HCD HCD OSA OSA OSH SFM HC PD DHS - SHB - - BSC - -z'- --- - - OSHA CEC -DOT AGR YA BOC DOE -

- - - - - - - -

Entire Article 210, Except as Noted Below ............. -

- -

3-210-25(e)....... -

- - - -

See Sections 3-089-8 and 3-089-9 for explanation of this table. NOTE 2: See State Electrical Code History Note Appendix. NOTE 3: See Exception to (d) of Section 3-089-12 for explanation o f the symbol
NOTE 1:
"OH.

Specific Requirements Sec, 3-210-25. Receptacle Outlets Required. (c) Installation Height. The center of Is-, 20- and 30- ampere receptacle out lets required by Sections 210-25 (a), (b) and (c) shall be installed not less than 12 inche (305 mm) above the floor or workina ~latform. EXCEPTION NO. 1: Receptacle oitiets installed as a part of permanently installed baseboard heaters are exempt. EXCEPTION NO, 2: Required receptacle outlets shall be permitted in floors when adjacent to sliding panels or walls. EXCEPTION NO. 3: Baseboard electrical outlets used in relocatable partitions, window walls or other electrical convenience floor outlets are not subject to the minimum height requirements. EXCEPTION NO. 4: This section shall not apply to existing buildings when the enforcing agency determines that compl i ance with these standards would create an unreasonable hardship.
B.

PART 3 ARTICLE 3-380 SWITCHES Adoption Table No. 3-380A

Code Section

BSC - - SFM -1 - 2 - X
X

HCD HCD

OSA OSA OSH

X

Entire Article 380 -

DHS OSHA CEC SHB DOT AGR YA BOC DOE - - --------X - - - - - - - - - - -

Entire Article 380, except as noted below ..............-

See Sections 3-089-8 and 3089-9 for explanation of this table. NOTE 2 See State Electrical Code History Note Appendix. : NOTE 3: See Exception to (d) of Section 3-089-12 for explanation of the symbol
NOTE 1:
"On.

Sec. 3-380-8 Accessibility and Grouping. (c) The center of the grip of the operating handle of switches intended to be used by the occupant o f the room or area to control lighting and receptacle outlets, appliances, or cooling, heating and ventilating equipment, shall be not less than 3 feet (0.91m) nor more than 4 feet (1.22m) above the floor or working platform. EXCEPTION: This Section shall not apply to existing buildings when the enforcing agency determines that ccmpliance with these standards would create an unreasonable hardship.

ARTICLE 3-760 FIRE-PROTECTIVE SIGWLING SYSTEMS Adoption Table No, 3-760A

Code Section

HCD HCD OSA OSA OSH HC BSC 1 - 2 - --- - --------SFM DHS OSHA CEC SHE! DOT AGR YA BOC DOE -- -

Entire Article 760 Entire Article 760, except as noted below ..............

- - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - -

See Sections 3-089-8 and 3-089-9 for explanation o f this table. NOTE 2: See State Electrical Code History Note Appendix NOTE 3: See Exception to (d) of Section 3-089-12 for explanation of the symbol Adopt Change in Table No. 3-760A as follows:
NOTE 1 :
"O".

PART 5
BASIC P U BN REGULATIONS LMIG
ARTICLE P15.

Plunbing Requirements f o r the Accarmodations of Phys i ca 11y-Handi capped Persons General Water Closets Urinal s Lavatories Showers Bathtubs Drinking Fountains Application Plumbing Requirements f o r t h e Accomnodati on of Physical ly-Handi capped Persons

Secti on Pl5Ol. P1502. Pl5O3. P1504. P1505. P1506. P1507. P1508.

Article P- 15.

P1501, General- This Article contains building standards of the State Architect appl icable to all buildings and facil i t i e s required t o be accessible t o and usable by physical ly handicapped persons as described in Section P-1508, Appl ication. P1502, Water Closets- The height of accessible water c l o s e t s shall be a mininun of 17 inches (431.8 m ) and a maximum of 19 inches (482.6 mm) measured m t o the top of the t o i l e t seat. Flush controls shall be operable by an oscillating handle with a maximum operating force of 3 lbf (13.3N) or by a remote low voltage button. The handle or button shall be located so the:! are operable without requiring excessive body movement. P1503, Urinals. ( a ) Where urinals are provided, a t l e a s t one elongated rim at a maximum of 17 inches (431.8 mm) above the floor. ( b ) Flush controls shall be operated, shall comply with Section 2-1711(i) ID, and shall be rnounted no more than 44 inches (1117.6 m ) above the floor. m P1504. Lavatories- ( a ) Lavatories shall be mounted with a clearance of a t l e a s t 29 inches (736.6 mm) from the floor t o the bottom of the apron with knee clearance under the front l i p extending a minimum of 30 inches (762 rnm) in width with 8 inches (203.2 mrn) minimum depth a t the top. Toe clearance shall be the same width a ~ d shall be a minimum of 9 inches (228.6 mm) high from the floor and a rnininun of 17 inches (431.8 m ) deep from the f r o n t of the m lavatory.
( b ) Hot water a n d drain pipes under lavatories shall be insulated or otherwise covered. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories.

( c ) Faucet control s and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall n o t require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required t o activate controls shall be no greater t h a n 5 1bf ( 2 2 . 2 N ) . Lever-operated, push-type and electronically control led mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. Self-closing valves a r e a1 lowed i f the faucet remains open f o r a t l e a s t 10 seconds.

P1505. Showers. ( a ) Water c o n t r o l s o f a s i n g l e l e v e r design l o c a t e d on the side wall opposite t h e seat and operable w i t h a maximum f o r c e of 3 l b f ( .67 N). The c o n t r o l s s h a l l be located 40 inches (1016 mm) above t h e shower floor. (b) A f l e x i b l e hand h e l d shower u n i t w i t h a hose a t l e a s t 60 inches (1524 mm) long s h a l l be provided w i t h head mounting h e i g h t o f 45 inches (1219.2 mn) maximum above t h e shower f l o o r . ( c ) Where handicapped shower f a c i lit i e s are prov ided i n areas s u b j e c t t o excessive vandalism, i n l i e u o f p r o v i d i n g the f i x e d f l e x i b l e hose and handhel d shower head required above, two w a l l mounted shower heads s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d . Each shower head s h a l l be c o n t r o l l e d so t h a t i t can be operated independently of the other and s h a l l have swivel angle adjustments, both v e r t i c a l l y and h o r i z o n t a l ly. One shower head s h a l l be located a t a h e i g h t of 40 inches (1016 m) above the f l o o r . ( d ) Where, w i t h i n t h e same f u n c t i o n a l area, two o r more showers a r e provided for the p h y s i c a l l y handicapped, there s h a l l be a t l e a s t one shower constructed opposite hand from t h e other o r others ( i .e., one l e f t hand c o n t r o l s vs r i g h t hand c o n t r o l s ) . P1506, Bathtubs, Bathtubs s h a l l be provided w i t h a shower spray u n i t having a hose a t l e a s t 60 inches (1524 mm) long t h a t can be used as a shower. Bathtub enclosures, i f provided, s h a l l n o t o b s t r u c t c o n t r o l s o r t r a n s f e r from wheelchair onto bathtub seats o r i n t o tubs. Enclosures on bathtubs s h a l l n o t have tracks mounted on t h e i r rims. P1507. D r i n k i n g Fountains. ( a ) The d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n s h a l l be a minimum of 18 inches (457.2 mm) i n depth and there s h a l l be a c l e a r and unobstructed spaces under the d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n n o t l e s s than 27 inches (685.8 mm) i n height and 18 inches (457.2 mm) i n depth, the depth measurement being taken from the f r o n t edge o f t h e f o u n t a i n . A side approach d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n i s n o t acceptable

(b) The bubbler s h a l l be a c t i v a t e d by a c o n t r o l which i s e a s i l y operated by a handicapped person such as a hand-operated l e v e r type c o n t r o l l o c a t e d w i t h i n 6 inches (152.4 mm) of t h e f r o n t o f the fountain, a push bar c o n t r o l along the f r o n t of the d r i n k i n g fountain, e t c . The bubbler o u t l e t o r i f i c e s h a l l be located w i t h i n 6 inches (152.4 mm) o f t h e f r o n t o f t h e d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n and s h a l l be w i t h i n 33 inches (838.2 mm) o f the f l o o r . The water stream fo the rm bubbler s h a l l be s u b s t a n t i a l l y p a r a l l e l t o the f r o n t edge of t h e d r i n k i n g fountain. P1508. Application. ( a ) Pub1icly-funded b u i l d i n g s , s t r ~ c t u r e s , sidewal ks, curbs and r e l a t e d f a c i l i t i e s . NOTE: See Government Code, commencing w i t h Section 4450.

(1) A l l buildings, s t r u c t u r e s , sidewalks, curbs and r e l a t e d f a c i l i t i e s constructed by the use of t h e S t a t e , county, municipal funds, o r t h e funds of any p o l i t i c a l s u b d i v i s i o n o f t h e State. (2) A1 1 buildings, s t r u c t u r e s , and f a c i l i t i e s , occupied 50 percent o r more, which are leased, rented, contracted, sublet o r h i r e d f o r periods i n excess of two years by any municipal county, o r State d i v i s i o n o f government o r by a special d i s t r i c t . The d e t e r m i n a t i o n as t o whether t h e b u i l d i n g , s t r u c t u r e , o r

f a c i l i t y is occupied 50 percent or more shall be based upon the usable floor area as defined in the UBC. (3) All publ icly-funded 1iving accommodations.
( 4 ) A1 1 publ icly-funded buildings used for one or two family dwelling unit purposes shall conform t o the appropriate provisions applicable to 1iving a ccommoda t i ons .

(5) A1 1 existing publ icly-funded buil dings and facil i t i e s when a1 terations, structural repairs or additions are made to such buildings or f a c i l i t i e s . This requirement shall only apply t o area of specific a1 teration, structural repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or f a c i l i t y i s subject t o t h i s Code. Compliance shall require: (A) That a primary entrance t o the building or f a c i l i t y and the primary path of travel t o the specific area shall be accessible to and usable by handicapped persons.
( B ) That sanitary f a c i l i ties, drinking fountains, and publ i c telephones serving the remodeled area shall be accessible t o and usable by handicapped persons.
( 6 ) When the total construction cost of a1 terations, structural repairs, or additions does n o t exceed a valuation threshold of $50,000, based on January, 1981, ENR U.S. 20-Cities' average construction cost index of 3372.0 ("Engineering News Record", McGraw-Hill Pub1 i shi ng Co. ) , and the enforcing agency finds that compliance with these regulations creates an unreasonable hardship, compliance w i t h this Code shall be limited to the actual work of the project. The enforcing agency s h a l l , annual l y , update the valuation threshold t o a current amount based on the increase in the index since the l a s t figure used.
( 7 ) Alterations, structural repairs or additions consisting of one of the following shall be limited t o the actual work of the project:

(A)
(B)
(C)

A1 tering one b u i 1d i n g entrance t o meet handicapped requi rements.

Altering one existing t o i l e t f a c i l i t y t o meet handicapped requirements. A tering existing elevators to meet handicapped requirements. 1

(D) Altering existing steps to meet handicapped requirements.

EXCEPTION: Projects which consist only of heating, ventilating, and a i r conditioning of existing space are not alteration projects f o r the purposes of handicapped accessibility and shall n o t be subject t o this Code.

(b)
NOTE:

Privately-funded pub1 ic accommodations or f a c i l i t i e s . See Health and Safety Code, commencing w i t h Section 19955.

(1) Any building, structure, f a c i l i t y , complex or improved area or portion thereof which i s used by the general public and shall include:
(A)

Auditoriums, convention centers and stadiums.