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HOW TO USE THIS REFERENCE MaNUaLThis reference manual has been designed to help the reader confirm compliance with the latest, most current accessibility requirements found in Californias Building Code (Title 24), the Americans with Disabiilties Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) and related materials. You can use the Table of Contents or the Index to find an area of interest. Or, since your purchase of the book brings you the entire reference on CD-ROM in PDF format, you can use the disc to search on words, phrases, code references, etc. The CD-ROM also brings you the relevant portions of the state codes that are referenced in the printed manual. Once you have found an area of interest, you will typically find three different presentation of the information: Key Concepts give you a quick overview, and point out the big ideas that will help you understand the code and how it is applied. Accessibility Highlights present the requirements in a easy-to-understand summary format. FInally, the illustrated Checklists provide the code requirements, in detail, with exceptions, code citations, etc.

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HOW TO USE THIS REFERENCE MaNUaLSection Number and subject Identifies type of page (Key Concepts) Brief overview of the subject area Accessibility Highlights often add helpful tables, charts, and how-tos Page footers provide quick-scan of the pages coverage. When combined with the page headings subject, you quickly find what youre looking for. Hundreds of exclusive illustrations in the Checklist bring code requirements alive. Checklists provides code requirements in a well-organized and logical manner... and provide citations for further research.

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eGress And AreAs for evACuATion AssisTAnCe

In new construction, accessible rooms and spaces in accessible buildings must be served by an accessible means of egress. Areas for evacuation assistance (AEAs) are provided where an accessible means of egress cannot be provided. AEAs are not required in existing buildings, nor in buildings that have supervised automatic fire sprinkler systems. While stairways may be used as a component of an AEA, because they cannot be used independently by wheelchair users, they can never be used as part of an accessible route. Alarms/emergency warning sytems must include both audible and visual alarms that comply with NFPA 72 and Calif. Buildng Code Chapter 9, Section 907.9.1 and 907.9.2.

Evacuation assistance areas are portions of stairway landings

Exit stairs Smokeproof stairway enclosures (section 1005.3.3)

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accessiBle sinksGENEral rEQuIrEMENTS Clear Floor Space A clear floor space at least 30 by 48must be provided in front of a sink to allow forward approach. Fig. 1(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.5)

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Group r: loDGinG AnD DorMiToriEsbeing altered until the number of such rooms provided equals the number required to be accessible in Table 14-1. In addition, at least 1 guest room or suite that complies with the requirements described below under Visual Alarms, Notification Devices, and Telephones for Hearing Impaired must be provided for each 25 guest rooms, or fraction thereof, of rooms being altered until the number of such rooms equals the number required to be accessible in Table 14-2.

Group R occupancies must be accessible or adaptable as provided in this section. Public-use and common-use areas serving adaptable guest and/or dwelling units must be accessible.EXCEPTION When the enforcing agency determines that compliance with any regulation under this section would create an unreasonable hardship, an exception shall be granted when equivalent facilitation is provided.

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The clear floor space must be on an accessible route and shall extend a max. of 19 underneath the sink. Fig. 3(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.3)

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depth and height Each accessible sink shall be a max. of 6 deep. Fig. 5 and 6(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.4)

Sinks shall be mounted with the counter or rim no higher than 34 above the finish floor. Fig. 2, 3 and 5.(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.2)

Hotels, motels, inns, dormitories, resorts, homeless shelters, halfway houses and similar places of transient lodging must provide accessibility in accordance with the provisions of the accessibility requirements of the California Building Code, except as otherwise provided in this Section.

Table 14-2 Additional Accessibility Required for Hearing-Impaired Persons in Guest Rooms Total Number of Rooms 1 to 25 26 to 50 51 to 75 76 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 200 201 to 300 301 to 400 401 to 500 501 to 1,000 1,001 and over Number of Rooms Equipped for Hearing Impaired 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2% of total 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000

Guest Rooms and SuitesFacilities offering guest rooms and suites, and similar places of transient lodging must provide a minimum of one accessible guest room or dormitory room together with their sanitary facilities in conformance with Table 14-1 below.

knee Clearance

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Knee clearance that is at least 27 high, 30 wide and 19 deep. Fig. 6 and 7(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.2)

It must be provided underneath sinks. Fig. 6 and 7(ca T24 1115B.4.7.1) (aDa 4.24.2)

Table 14-1 Accessibility Required in Guest Rooms or Suites Total Number of Rooms 1 to 25 26 to 50 51 to 75 76 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 200 201 to 300 Fully Accessible Rooms 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2% of total 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 Plus Additional Accessible Rooms with Roll-In Showers 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 plus 1 for each additional 100 over 400

Available Range of Accommodations Accessible guest rooms or suites must be dispersed among the various classes of sleeping accommodations to provide a range of options applicable to room sizes, costs, amenities provided, and the number of beds provided. Requirements for equivalent facilitation may be satisfied if the operator of a facility elects to limit construction of accessible rooms to those intended for multiple occupancy, provided that such rooms are made available at the cost of a single occupancy room to an individual with disabilities who requests a single-occupancy room.

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301 to 400 401 to 500 501 to 1,000 1,001 and over

Access to Beds Accessible sleeping rooms must have a 36 clear width maneuvering space along both sides of a bed. When there are two beds, a 36 space between the beds is satisfactory.

All accessible sleeping rooms or suites must comply with Visual Alarms, Notification Devices and Telephones for Persons with Hearing Impairments, below, and must be in conformance with Table 14-1.EXCEPTION When guest rooms are being altered in an existing facility, or portion thereof, subject to the requirements of this section, at least 1 guest room or suite that complies with the accessibility requirements of this code as modified by this chapter must be provided for each 25 guest rooms, or fraction thereof, of rooms

Lift Device Clearances There must be a clear space under the bed for the use of a personal lift device. z This clear space must be on a long side of the bed which is adjacent to an accessible aisle. z The clear space must extend horizontally to points not more than 12 from each end of the bed, vertically not

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TaBLE OF CONTENTSUsing this Reference Manual ............................. iii alphabetical Index of Sections ......................... xv General Terminology & definitions...................xvii 1. accessibility In New Buildings .....................1Key Concepts ................................................... 1 accessibility Highlights ..................................... 2 Checklist .......................................................... 3 General Requirements ..............................................3 Design ....................................................................3 Maintenance Of Accessible Features .........................3 Temporary Structures ..............................................3 Temporary Restrictions ............................................4 Commercial Facilities Located In Private Residences............................................4 Written Approval ....................................................25 Approval Obtained .........................................25 Approval Denied ............................................25 Unauthorized Deviations .........................................25 Notifications .........................................................25 Access Compliance Products .................................25 Product Approvals .........................................25 Processing Independent Entity Evaluation Approvals (IEEA) ......................................25 IEEA Application Procedure.............................26 Accounting Of IEEA ........................................26 Contacts For Questions ..................................26 Division Of The State Architect, Access Compliance, Acceptance Of Product .........26 Product Submittal ..........................................26 Division Of The State Architect Access Compliance ..26 Products Evaluated By Recognized State And City Agencies ..........................26 Products Evaluated By A Recognized Evaluation Agency ...................................26 Development Of DSA Acceptance Criteria ........26 Marking ........................................................26

2. Building accessibility .....................................5Key Concepts ................................................... 5 accessibility Highlights ..................................... 6 Checklist .......................................................... 7 General Requirements ..............................................7 Distance To Elevators ..............................................7

6. Historic Preservation ...................................27Key Concepts ................................................. 27 accessibility Highlights ................................... 28 Checklist ........................................................ 31 General Requirements ............................................31 Alternative Accessibility Provisions ..........................31 Purpose ................................................................31 Intent ....................................................................31 Scope...................................................................31 General Application ................................................31 Basic Provisions ....................................................31 Regular Code ........................................................31 Alternative Provisions .............................................31 Alternative Minimum Standards ...............................31 Entry ....................................................................31 Doors ...................................................................32 Power Assisted-Doors ............................................32 Toilet Rooms .........................................................32 Exterior And Interior Ramps And Lifts ......................32 Equivalent Facilitation .............................................32 ADA Standards ......................................................33 Applicability ...........................................................33 Definition...............................................................33 Procedures ...........................................................33 ADA Application .....................................................33 Historic Preservations ............................................34 Minimum Requirements ..........................................34

3. access To Employee areas ............................8Key Concepts ................................................... 8 accessibility Highlights ..................................... 9 Checklist ........................................................ 10 Work Stations ........................................................10 Floors And Levels ..................................................11

4. accessibility For Existing Buildings and Facilities (alterations & Repairs) ...............12Key Concepts ................................................. 12 accessibility Highlights ................................... 13 Checklist ........................................................ 14 General Requirements ............................................14 General Accessibility For Entrances, Exits And Paths Of Travel .........................................17

5. access To Public Buildings ...........................18Key Concepts ................................................. 18 accessibility Highlights ................................... 19 Application For IEEA Form ..............................22 Checklist ........................................................ 23 Compliance Procedures / Projects Requiring DSA Certification ....................................................23 General .................................................................23 Application Process ...............................................23 Filing Fees.............................................................23 Cancelling An Application Filing Fee Returns ..........24 Project Cost Defined ...........................................24 Actual Project Cost Defined .................................24 Revision Of Plans And Specifications .......................24 Billing For Further Fees ..........................................24 Refunds ................................................................25 Review Of Plans And Specifications .........................25

7a. Group a Occupancies: assistive Listening Systems ....................................35Key Concepts ................................................. 35 accessibility Highlights ................................... 36 Checklist ........................................................ 37 Assistive-Listening Systems In Assembly Areas ..............................................37

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TaBLE OF CONTENTS7B. Group a Occupancies: auditoriums, assembly Halls, Theaters, and Related Facilities ...............................38Key Concepts ................................................. 38 accessibility Highlights ................................... 39 Checklist ........................................................ 41 General Requirements ............................................41 Accessibility To Key Facilities ..................................41 Variety Of Locations ...............................................41 Wheelchair Spaces ................................................41 Placement Of Wheelchair Locations.........................42 Size Of Wheelchair Location ...................................42 Table: Size Of Wheelchair And Seating Locations .......................................................43 Seating For Semi-Ambulant Individuals .....................43 Life Safety Requirements........................................43 Access To Performing Areas...................................44 Stages, Enclosed And Unenclosed Platforms And Orchestra Pits.................................................44 Ticket Booths ........................................................44 Miscellaneous........................................................44

8. Group B Occupancies: Offices and Public Services ........................................57Key Concepts ................................................. 57 accessibility Highlights ................................... 58 Checklist ........................................................ 60 General Requirements ............................................60 Assembly Areas In Group B Occupancies .................60 Office Buildings, Personal & Public Service Facilities .............................................60 Business And Professional Offices...........................61 Personal And Public Service Facilities ......................62 Public Utility Facilities .............................................62 Police Dept, Law Enforcement, Fire Department Facilities And Courtrooms ................................63 Miscellaneous General Standards ............................64 Storage Areas .......................................................64

9a. Group E Occupancies: Educational Facilities ..................................................65Key Concepts ................................................. 65 accessibility Highlights ................................... 66 Checklist ........................................................ 67 Laboratory Rooms .................................................67 Teaching Facility Cubicles, Study Carrels, Etc. .........67 Reading And Study Areas .......................................68 Checkout Counter ..................................................68 Book Shelving .......................................................68 Card Catalog .........................................................68 Open Book Stacks .................................................68

7C. Group a Occupancies: Stadiums, Gymnasiums and Sports-Related Facilities ..................................................45Key Concepts ................................................. 45 accessibility Highlights ................................... 46 Checklist ........................................................ 47 General Requirements ............................................47 Participation Areas.................................................47 Sanitary And Locker Facilities .................................48

7d. Group a Occupancies: Restaurants and Similar dining Establishments, Banquet Facilities, Bars and Taverns, and Related Facilities ..................................................49Key Concepts ................................................. 49 accessibility Highlights ................................... 50 Checklist ........................................................ 51 General Requirements ............................................51 Raised Or Sunken Areas .........................................51 Restrooms ............................................................51 Seating .................................................................52 Table: Basic Dimensions For Counters .............52 Food Service Aisles ...............................................53 Food Preparation Areas ..........................................53 Tableware And Condiment Areas .............................53 Vending Machines & Other Equipment .....................53

9B. Group F Occupancies: Factories & Industrial Facilities ..................................................69Key Concepts ................................................. 69 accessibility Highlights ................................... 70 Checklist ........................................................ 71 General Requirements ............................................71 Factories ..............................................................72 Warehouses ..........................................................73

10. Group H Occupancies: Hazardous Occupancies ............................................74Key Concepts ................................................. 74 accessibility Highlights Checklist ........................................................ 75 General Requirements ............................................76 Accessible Sanitation Facilities ...............................76 Accessible Routes .................................................76 Accessible Floors And Levels..................................76 Employee Work Areas ............................................76

7E. Group a Occupancies: Religious Facilities ..................................................54Key Concepts ................................................. 54 accessibility Highlights ................................... 55 Checklist ........................................................ 56 Sanctuary .............................................................56 Assembly Areas .....................................................56 Classrooms And Offices .........................................56 Sanitary Facilities...................................................56

11. Group I Occupancies: Patient Care Facilities ..................................................77Key Concepts ................................................. 77 accessibility Highlights ................................... 78 Checklist ........................................................ 80 General Requirements ............................................80 Entrance & Parking ................................................80

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TaBLE OF CONTENTSDiagnostic, Treatment, Waiting Areas, Offices, Suites, And Sanitary Facilities ..............81 Patient Bedrooms And Toilet Rooms ........................81 Patient Bedroom Areas ..........................................83 Alterations To Patient Bedrooms .............................83 Water Closets......................................................104 Lavatory And Mirrors............................................104 Mirrors................................................................105 Controls And Dispensers ......................................105 Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units........................106 Accessible Assigned Parking ................................106 Accessible Visitor Parking ....................................106 Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas .............106 Participation Areas...............................................107 Swimming Pools ..................................................107 Door Signal Devices.............................................108 Doors & Openings ...............................................108 Spaces ...............................................................108 Accessible Route .................................................108

12. Group M Occupancies: Retail Facilities .......84Key Concepts ................................................. 84 accessibility Highlights ................................... 85 Checklist ........................................................ 87 General Requirements ............................................87 Work Areas ...........................................................87 Check Stands ........................................................87 Table 11B-2: Accessible Checkstands .............87 Examples Of Checkout ...........................................88 Point-Of-Sale Machines ...........................................88 Turnstiles ..............................................................88 Theft-Prevention Barriers ........................................89 Circulation .............................................................90 Storage Areas .......................................................90 Fitting And Dressing Rooms ....................................91

15. adaptable dwelling Units..........................109Key Concepts ............................................... 109 accessibility Highlights ................................. 110 Checklist ...................................................... 113 Kitchens In Dwelling Units .....................................113 Kitchen Sinks ......................................................113 Countertops ........................................................114 Lower Shelving ....................................................114 Laundry Rooms ...................................................115 Electrical Outlets .................................................115 Bathroom ............................................................115 Bathroom Entrance Doorway ................................115 Bathroom Maneuvering Space ..............................115 Water Closets......................................................116 Grab Bar Reinforcement .......................................116 Toilet (Water Closet) .....................................116 Back Wall Installations ..................................116 Side Wall Installation ....................................117 Shower Stalls ......................................................117 Bathtubs .............................................................117 Lavatories And Mirrors .........................................119

13. Outdoor Occupancies ................................93Key Concepts ................................................. 93 accessibility Highlights ................................... 94 Checklist ........................................................ 95 Campsites ............................................................95 Beaches, Picnic Areas............................................95 Sanitary Facilities...................................................95 Parking Lots ..........................................................95 Trails, Paths ..........................................................96 Nature Trails..........................................................96 Highway Rest Areas ...............................................96 Permanent Facilities ...............................................96

14. Group R Occupancies: Lodging and dormitories .......................................97Key Concepts ................................................. 97 accessibility Highlights ................................... 98 Checklist ...................................................... 101 General Requirements ..........................................101 Guest Rooms And Suites ......................................101 Available Range Of Accommodations.....................102 Access To Beds...........................................102 Lift Device Clearances .........................................102 Dormitory Rooms ................................................102 Buildings And Complexes Containing Publicly Funded Dwelling Units ...................................102 Public- And Common-Use Rooms Or Areas .............103 Recreational Facilities ..........................................103 Kitchens, Kitchenettes Or Wet Bar Facilities ...........103 Toilet Facilities .....................................................103 Visual Alarms, Notification Devices And Telephones For Persons With Hearing Impairment ...................................................103 Bathing And Shower Facilities ...............................104 Bathroom Doors ..................................................104 Bathroom Floor Space .........................................104 Tubs And Showers ...............................................104

16. accessible Routes: Bldgs. W/O Elevator ...120Key Concepts ............................................... 120 accessibility Highlights ................................. 121 Checklist ...................................................... 123 General Requirements ..........................................123 Single Building With Common (Lobby) Entrance ...........................................123 All Other Sites, Including Single Building With Multiple Entrances .....................................................123 Provisions To Test Nos. 1 And 2. ..........................124 Test No. 1 Individual Building Test .....................124 Test No. 2 Site Analysis Test ............................125 Test No. 3 Unusual Characteristics Test ............125 Additional Requirements (CA T24 1150A.2) ...........125


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TaBLE OF CONTENTS17. accessible Exterior Route Of Travel..........126Key Concepts ............................................... 126 accessibility Highlights ................................. 127 Checklist ...................................................... 128 General Requirements ..........................................128 Design And Construction ......................................128 Signs ..................................................................129 Accessible Route Of Travel ...................................129

21. Guardrails ...............................................148Key Concepts ............................................... 148 accessibility Highlights ................................. 149 Checklist ...................................................... 150 Where Required ...................................................150 Height.................................................................150 Openings ............................................................150 Assembly Guards.................................................151 Cross Aisles ................................................151 Sightline - Constrained Guard Heights ............151 Guards At The End Of Aisles .........................151

18. Parking ...................................................130Key Concepts ............................................... 130 accessibility Highlights ................................. 131 Checklist ...................................................... 133 Parking Stall Signage Requirements ......................133 Medical Care Outpatient Facilities..........................133 Table 11B-6: Spaces Required ......................134 Single Parking Stalls ............................................134 Double Parking Stalls ...........................................135 Double Diagonal Parking Space Design .................136 Van Parking Space Design ....................................136 Parking Structures ...............................................136

22. Curb Ramps ............................................152Key Concepts ............................................... 152 accessibility Highlights ................................. 153 General Requirements .................................. 155 Width ..................................................................155 Slope..................................................................155 Level Landing ......................................................155 Finish ..................................................................155 Border ................................................................156 Obstructions .......................................................156 Detectable Warnings ............................................156 Diagonal Curb Ramps ..........................................156

19. Passenger drop-Off and Loading Zones ...137Key Concepts ............................................... 137 accessibility Highlights ................................. 138 Checklist ...................................................... 139 Location .............................................................139 Passenger Loading Zones ....................................139 Valet Parking .......................................................139 Accessibility Signs ...............................................140 Color Of Symbol ..........................................140 Finish And Contrast ......................................140 Proportions .................................................140 Character Size ............................................140 Vertical Clearance................................................140

23. Pedestrian Grade Separations..................158Key Concepts ............................................... 158 accessibility Highlights ................................. 159 Checklist ...................................................... 160 General Requirements ..........................................160

24. Walks and Sidewalks ...............................161Key Concepts ............................................... 161 accessibility Highlights ................................. 162 Checklist ...................................................... 163 Gratings ..............................................................163 Changes In Level .................................................164 Level Areas And Door Clearances .........................165

20. Ramps ....................................................141Key Concepts ............................................... 141 accessibility Highlights ................................. 142 Checklist ...................................................... 144 General Requirements ..........................................144 Width ..................................................................144 Slope..................................................................145 Landings Location .............................................145 Size Of Top And Bottom Landings .........................145 Landing Width .....................................................145 Change Of Direction .............................................145 Other Intermediate Landings .................................145 Encroachment Of Doors .......................................146 Strike Edge .........................................................146 Hazards ..............................................................146 Handrails ............................................................146 Wheel Guides ......................................................147 Guards................................................................147 Outdoor Ramps ...................................................147

25. Hazards ..................................................166Key Concepts ............................................... 166 accessibility Highlights ................................. 167 Checklist ...................................................... 169 Warning Curbs .....................................................169 Overhanging Obstructions ....................................169 Protruding Objects ...............................................169 Head Room ........................................................169 Free-Standing Signs .............................................170 Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms ......................................170 Detectable Directional Texture At Transit Boarding Platforms .........................171 Detectable Directional Texture At Hazardous Vehicular Areas.............................171 Detectable Warnings At Reflecting Pools................171

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TaBLE OF CONTENTS26. Stairways ................................................172Key Concepts ............................................... 172 accessibility Highlights ................................. 173 Checklist ...................................................... 175 General Requirements ..........................................175 Stairway Width ....................................................175 Required Handrails ...............................................175 Handrail Configuration ..........................................176 Handgrips ...........................................................177 Stair Treads, Risers And Nosing ............................178 Striping For The Visually Impaired .........................179 Stair Level Identification Sign ................................180 Clear Space At Doors / Landings / Clearance ....................................201 Force To Open Door.............................................201 Door Closer ........................................................203 Surface...............................................................203

30. door Hardware ........................................204accessibility Highlights ................................. 204 Checklist ...................................................... 205 General Requirements ..........................................205

31. Thresholds at doorways...........................206accessibility Highlights ................................. 206 Checklist ...................................................... 207 General Requirements ..........................................207 Doormats............................................................207 Carpets ..............................................................207

27. Entrances & Exits ....................................183Key Concepts ............................................... 183 accessibility Highlights ................................. 184 Checklist ...................................................... 185 General Requirements ..........................................185 Entrances & Signs ...............................................186 Temporary Restrictions ........................................186 Recessed Doormats ............................................186 Gates .................................................................186 Service Entrances ...............................................186 Automatic Doors..................................................187

32. Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs ...........................................208Key Concepts ............................................... 208 accessibility Highlights ................................. 209 Checklist ...................................................... 210 General Requirements ..........................................210 Wheelchair Passage Width....................................210 Size And Approach ..............................................210 Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces ...................................210 Forward Approach .......................................210 Side Approach .............................................211

28. Egress and areas For Evacuation .............188Key Concepts ............................................... 188 accessibility Highlights ................................. 189 Checklist ...................................................... 191 General Requirements ..........................................191 Location And Construction....................................191 Adjacent Stairway Width .......................................192 Two-Way Communication ......................................192 Identification........................................................193 Area For Evacuation Assistance, High-Rise Alternative ......................................193 Alarms / Emergency Warning Systems ..................193

33. Floors, Levels and Ground Surfaces .........213Key Concepts ............................................... 213 accessibility Highlights ................................. 214 Checklist ...................................................... 215 General Requirements ..........................................215 Ground And Floor Surfaces ...................................215 Changes In Level .................................................216 Carpets ..............................................................216 Grating ...............................................................216

29. doors & doorways ...................................194Key Concepts ............................................... 194 accessibility Highlights ................................. 195 Checklist ...................................................... 197 Entrances ...........................................................198 Doors .................................................................198 Type Of Lock And Latch ...............................198 Width And Height .........................................198 Hinged Doors ......................................................198 Pairs Of Doors.....................................................198 Automatic And Power Assisted Doors....................198 Revolving Door ....................................................199 Turnstiles, Rails And Pedestrian Controls ...............199 Recessed Doors ..................................................200 Consecutive Doors / Doors In A Series..................200 Doors Located In A Recess Or Alcove ...................200 Gates .................................................................200 Service Entrances ...............................................200 Recessed Doormats ............................................200 Temporary Restrictions ........................................200

34. Interior Travel Routes - aisles, alcoves & Corridors ...............................217accessibility Highlights ................................. 217 Checklist ...................................................... 218 Interior Requirements Aisles .................................218 Width ..................................................................218 Circulation Around Obstacles ................................219 Alcoves- Forward Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces) ..................................220 Alcoves- Side Approach (Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearances To Wheelchair Spaces) .......................................222


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TaBLE OF CONTENTS35. Corridors, Hallways & Exterior Exit Balconies ........................................223Key Concepts ............................................... 223 accessibility Highlights ................................. 224 Checklist ...................................................... 225 Corridor And Hallway Widths .................................225 Corridors And Hallways Over 200 Feet ..................225 Circulation Around Obstacles ................................226 Employee Work Areas ..........................................245 Groups I-1 And R-1 ...............................................245 Spacing In Rooms................................................245 Spacing In Corridors ............................................246 ADA Requirements For Spacing In Rooms And Corridors ....................................246 Manual Alarm ......................................................246 Auxiliary Alarms ...................................................246

36. Water Fountains, drinking ........................228Key Concepts ............................................... 228 accessibility Highlights ................................. 229 Checklist ...................................................... 230 Where Only One Drinking Fountain Area Is Provided ............................................230 Where More Than One Drinking Fountain Is Provided ......................................230 Clearances..........................................................231 Cantilevered Drinking Fountains ............................231 Knee Clearance ...........................................231 Toe Clearance .............................................231 Clear Floor Space ........................................232 Alcoves...............................................................232 Bubbler ...............................................................233 The Spout ...........................................................233

40. Elevators, Control Panels, Visual & audible Signals ......................................247Key Concepts ............................................... 247 accessibility Highlights ................................. 248 Checklist ...................................................... 251 General Requirements ..........................................251 Entrance Signs ....................................................251 Door Operation....................................................251 Door Size............................................................252 Car Interior..........................................................252 Car Call ..............................................................253 Door Protective And Opening Device .....................253 Hall Call ..............................................................253 Operations And Leveling .......................................253 Handrails ............................................................254 Elevator Car Control Panel....................................254 Minimum Illumination ............................................255 Car Position Indicator And Signal ..........................255 Hall Call Buttons ..................................................255 Hall Lantern.........................................................256 Doorjamb Marking ...............................................257 Plan Review And Approval.....................................257

37. Space allowances....................................234accessibility Highlights ................................. 234 Checklist ...................................................... 235 General Requirements ..........................................235 Wheelchair Passage Width....................................235 Circulation Around Obstacles ................................235 Size And Approach ..............................................235 Wheelchair Turning Space ....................................236 Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs: Size And Approach ....................236 Relationship Of Maneuvering Clearance To Wheelchair Spaces ...................................237 Forward Reach ............................................238 Without Obstruction ..................................238 With Obstruction.......................................238 Side Reach..................................................238 Without Obstruction ..................................238 Over Obstruction ......................................238

41. Special access (Wheelchair) Lifts .............258Key Concepts ............................................... 258 accessibility Highlights ................................. 259 Checklist ...................................................... 262 General Requirements ..........................................262 Landing Size .......................................................262 Relationship To The Path Of Travel ........................262 When Provided As A Means Of Egress ...................263 Pits ...................................................................264 Car Enclosure......................................................264 Car Doors And Gates ...........................................264 Light In Car .........................................................265 Buffers And Buffer Supports .................................265 Emergency Stop Switch .......................................265 Emergency Devices .............................................265 Capacity .............................................................265 Speed.................................................................266 Rise ...................................................................266 Capacity Plate .....................................................266 Inclined Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts ........................267 Controls And Operating Mechanisms .....................267

38. Reach Ranges .........................................239Checklist ...................................................... 239 Forward Reach ....................................................239 Side Reach..........................................................239

39. alarms ....................................................240Key Concepts ............................................... 240 accessibility Highlights ................................. 241 Checklist ...................................................... 243 Alarms/Emergency Warning Systems/Accessibility ...................................243 Audible Alarms ....................................................243 Visual Alarms ......................................................244

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TaBLE OF CONTENTS42. Public Telephones....................................268Key Concepts ............................................... 268 accessibility Highlights ................................. 269 Checklist ...................................................... 271 General Requirements ..........................................271 Accessible Route .................................................272 Equipment For The Hearing Impaired .....................273 Enclosures ..........................................................273 Head Room .........................................................274 Text Telephones ...................................................275

46. Lavatories/Lavatory Fixtures & accessories ........................................292Key Concepts ............................................... 292 accessibility Highlights ................................. 293 Checklist ...................................................... 294 General Requirements) .........................................294 Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls ...............................294 Mirrors................................................................295 Medicine Cabinets ...............................................295 Toilet Tissue Dispensers .......................................296 Faucet Controls ...................................................295

43. Sanitary Facilities ....................................276Key Concepts ............................................... 276 accessibility Highlights ................................. 277 Checklist ...................................................... 279 Separate And Unisex Toilet Facilities......................279 Clear Doorway Openings ......................................279 Identification Symbols For Sanitary Facilities - Door Signage ................................280 General .......................................................280 Mens Sanitary Facility ..................................280 Womans Sanitary Facilities ...........................281 Unisex Sanitary Facilities ..............................282 Signs And Identification, Mounting Location And Height: Permanent Wall Sign .....................................282 Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol For Signs ..........................................282 Character Type ....................................................282 Character Size & Placement .................................282 Pictorial Symbol Signs (Pictograms) ......................282 Braille .................................................................282 Plan Review And Inspection ..................................282

47. Toilet Facilities ........................................296Key Concepts ............................................... 296 accessibility Highlights ................................. 297 Checklist ...................................................... 298 Grab Bar Dimensions ...........................................298 Grab Bars Mounting Location .............................298 Side Wall .....................................................298 Rear Wall ....................................................298 Grab Bar Dynamics ..............................................298 Structural Strength ......................................299 Grab Bar Surface ..............................................299 Turning Space Requirements ................................299 Sanitary Accessories ...........................................300 Towel, Sanitary Napkins, Waste Receptacles, Dispensers And Controls .......................300 Mirrors................................................................300 Medicine Cabinets ...............................................301 Toilet Tissue Dispensers .......................................301

48. Single accommodation Toilet ...................302Key Concepts ............................................... 302 accessibility Highlights ................................. 303 Checklist ...................................................... 305 General Requirements ..........................................305 Water Closets......................................................305 Toilet Seats .........................................................305 Flush Valves ........................................................306 Grab Bars ...........................................................307 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width .................................307 Structural Strength ..............................................307 Towel Sanitary, Napkins, Waste Receptacle............308 Toilet Tissue Dispensers .......................................308 Interior Surfaces ..................................................308

44. Urinal Facilities........................................283Key Concepts ............................................... 283 accessibility Highlights ................................. 284 Checklist ...................................................... 285 Clear Floor Space ................................................285 Basic Configuration And Location ..........................285 Alcove Urinals .....................................................286 Accessible Route .................................................286 Flush Controls .....................................................287 Walls And Floor Surfaces ......................................287

45. Lavatory..................................................288Key Concepts ............................................... 288 accessibility Highlights ................................. 289 Checklist ...................................................... 290 General Requirements ..........................................290 Clear Floor Space ................................................290 Mounting Location ...............................................290 Toe Clearance .....................................................290 Knee Clearance ...................................................291 Hotwater And Drainpipes ......................................291 Faucet Controls ...................................................291


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51. Side (Lateral) Transfer Toilets ..................329Key Concepts ............................................... 329 accessibility Highlights ................................. 330 Checklist ...................................................... 332 General Requirements ..........................................332 Grab Bars ...........................................................333 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width .................................333 Structural Strength ..............................................333 Compartment Doors ............................................334 Toilet Tissue Dispensers .......................................334 Interior Surfaces ..................................................334

52. Grab Bars ...............................................336Key Concepts ............................................... 336 accessibility Highlights ................................. 337 Checklist ...................................................... 338 Projection ...........................................................338 Diameter .............................................................338 Structural Strength ..............................................338 Surface...............................................................339

53. Sinks.......................................................340Key Concepts ............................................... 340 accessibility Highlights ................................. 341 Checklist ...................................................... 342 Clear Floor Space ................................................342 Depth And Height.................................................342 Knee Clearance ...................................................342 Exposed Pipes And Surfaces ................................343 Faucet Controls And Operating Mechanisms ..........343

54. Kitchens ..................................................344Key Concepts ............................................... 344 accessibility Highlights ................................. 345 Checklist ...................................................... 346 Clear Floor Space / Centerline / Clear Width..........346 Clear Floor Space ................................................346 Centerline ...................................................346 Clear Width .................................................346 Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls ................................346 Countertops ........................................................347 Repositionable Countertops ..................................347 Lower Shelving ....................................................348 Removable Base Cabinets ....................................348

50. Front Transfer Toilets ...............................322Key Concepts ............................................... 322 accessibility Highlights ................................. 323 Checklist ...................................................... 325 General Requirements ..........................................325 Grab Bars ...........................................................325 Grab Bar Diameter Or Width .................................326 Structural Strength ..............................................326 Compartment Doors ............................................327 Toilet Tissue Dispensers .......................................327 Interior Surfaces ..................................................327

55. Bathtubs .................................................349Key Concepts ............................................... 349 accessibility Highlights ................................. 350 Checklist ...................................................... 352 Bathing Facilities .................................................352 Clear Floor Space ................................................352 Seat In Tub ..................................................352 Seat At Head Of Tub ....................................352 Seat ...................................................................353 Grab Bar And Shower Seat Structural Strength ......353 Grab Bars / Basic Dimensions ..............................353 Grab Bar Location With Seat In Tub .......................354 Grab Bars Location With Seat At Head Of Tub ........354

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TaBLE OF CONTENTSWall Reinforcement For Grab Bars .........................354 Controls ..............................................................355 Shower Spray Unit ...............................................355 Bathtub Enclosures ..............................................355 Door And Panels ..................................................355 Glazing For Shower And Bathtub Enclosures ..........355 Plastics...............................................................355

58. Controls & Operating Mechanisms, Vending Machines ..................................373Key Concepts ............................................... 373 accessibility Highlights ................................. 374 Checklist ...................................................... 375 General Requirements ..........................................375 Alcove Clear Floor Space .................................376 Forward Reach ....................................................377 Side Reach..........................................................377

56. Showers ..................................................357Key Concepts ............................................... 357 accessibility Highlights ................................. 358 Checklist ...................................................... 359 General Requirements ..........................................360 Option 1: Roll-In Shower 60 Min. Width 30 Min. Depth ....................360 Clear Floor Space ........................................360 Water Controls-Location ...............................360 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location ...................360 Shower Seat-Mounting Location ....................360 Option 2: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60 Min. Width 36 Min. Depth ....................361 Clear Floor Space ........................................361 Water Controls-Location ...............................361 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location ...................361 Shower Seat-Mounting Location ....................361 Option 3: Alternate Roll-In Shower 60 Min. Width 36 Min. Depth ....................361 Clear Floor Space ........................................361 Water Controls-Location ...............................361 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit-Location ...................362 Shower Seat-Mounting Location ....................362 Requirements That Apply To All 3 Shower Options .....................................362 Floor Slope .................................................362 Thresholds ..................................................362 Water Controls ............................................362 Hand-Held Sprayer Unit ................................363 Sprayer Unit Alternative ................................363 Shower Seat ...............................................363 Shower Seat Dimensions..............................363 Grab Bars ..................................................364 Grab Bars Dimensions .................................364 Grab Bars Structural Strength ......................364 Soap Dish ..........................................................365 Enclosures ..........................................................365 Doors And Panels ................................................365 Glazing And Plastics.............................................365

59. automated Teller Machines (aTMs) and Point-Of-Sale Machines....................378Key Concepts ............................................... 378 accessibility Highlights ................................. 379 Checklist ...................................................... 381 General Requirements ..........................................381 Controls Or Operating Mechanisms .......................381 One ATM .............................................................382 Two ATMs ...........................................................384 Three Or More ATMs ............................................384 ATM Display ........................................................385 ATM Equipment For Persons With Vision Impairments .......................................385

60. Fixed Or Built-In Seating, Tables and Counters .........................................386Key Concepts ............................................... 386 accessibility Highlights ................................. 387 Checklist ...................................................... 388 Seating Space Allowance, Clear Floor Space & Reach Ranges .................................388 If High Forward Reach Is Over An Obstruction ..................................................389 Side Reach..........................................................390 If Side Reach Is Over An Obstruction .....................390 Height Of Work Surfaces ......................................390 Sales And Service Counters, Teller Windows And Information Counters.................390

57. Storage ...................................................368Key Concepts ............................................... 368 accessibility Highlights ................................. 369 Checklist ...................................................... 370 General Requirements ..........................................370 Forward Reach ...................................................371 Side Reach..........................................................372 Hardware ............................................................372


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64. Electrical Receptacles, Switches & Controls ...............................412accessibility Highlights ................................. 412 Checklist ...................................................... 413 Electrical Receptacles ..........................................413 Switches .............................................................413

65. Transportation Facilities...........................415accessibility Highlights ................................. 415 Checklist ...................................................... 419 Bus Stop Pads And Shelters .................................419 Bus Stop Pads ....................................................420 Bus Stop Siting Alterations ...................................420 Fixed Facilities And Stations New Construction .........................................421 Path Of Travel......................................................421 Entrances And Exits .............................................421 Signage ..............................................................421 Accessible Fare Collection Systems ......................422 Hazards / Platforms.............................................422 Detectable Warnings At Transit Boarding Platforms .......................................422 Warning Texture And Color Features ..............422 Color Contrast .............................................422 Detectable Directional Texture At Boarding Platforms .......................................423 Horizontal Gaps ...................................................423 Lighting ..............................................................424 Telephones..........................................................424 Boarding Platforms ..............................................424 Public Address Systems .......................................424 Clocks ................................................................424 Elevators/Escalators............................................424 Existing Facilities Key Stations .........................425 Existing Facilities Alterations ............................425 Airports New Construction ...............................426 Path Of Travel..............................................426 Telephones..........................................................426 Baggage Check-In/ Retrieval.................................426 Public Address ....................................................427 Clocks ................................................................427 Security Systems ................................................427

62. Cleaner air Symbol..................................402Key Concepts ............................................... 402 accessibility Highlights ................................. 403 Checklist ...................................................... 404 General Requirements ..........................................404 Removal Of Symbol .............................................404 Color And Size Of Symbol ....................................404 Conditions Of Use ................................................404

63. Means Of Egress Identification Sign .........405Key Concepts ............................................... 405 accessibility Highlights ................................. 406 Checklist ...................................................... 407 General Requirements ..........................................408 Tactile Exit Signs .................................................408 Graphics .............................................................408 Exit Sign Illumination ............................................408 Stairway Signs In Buildings With Two Or More Stories .....................................410 Signage Detail Characteristics ..............................410 Placement Location .............................................411 Raised Characters And Pictorial Symbol Signs .......411 Floor-Level Exit Signs ...........................................411 Path Marking .......................................................411 Delayed Egress Locks .........................................411 Required Accessibility ..........................................411

66. Card Readers at Gasoline Fuel dispensing Facilities .......................428Key Concepts ............................................... 428 accessibility Highlights ................................. 429 Checklist ...................................................... 430 General Requirements ..........................................430 Definitions ...........................................................430 Application ..........................................................430 Number Of Accessible Card-Reading Devices Required ..........................................431 Required Features................................................431 Protection Of Dispensers Mounted At Grade .........................................431

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aLPHaBETICaLOF CONTENTS TaBLE INdEX OF SECTIONSSECTION SUBjECT / TITLEAccess To Employee Areas Access To Public Buildings Accessibility For Existing Buildings And Facilities (Alterations & Repairs) Accessibility In New Buildings Accessible Exterior Route Of Travel Accessible Routes: Bldgs. W/O Elevator Adaptable Dwelling Units Alarms Assistive Listening Systems Auditoriums, Assembly Halls, Theaters, And Related Facilities Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) And Point-Of-Sale Machines Bathtubs Building Accessibility Card Readers At Gasoline Fuel Dispensing Facilities Cleaner Air Symbol Clear Floor Or Ground Space For Wheelchairs Controls & Operating Mechanisms, Vending Machines Corridors, Hallways & Exterior Exit Balconies Curb Ramps Door Hardware Doors & Doorways Educational Facilities Egress And Areas For Evacuation Electrical Receptacles, Switches & Controls Elevators, Control Panels, Visual & Audible Signals Entrances & Exits Factories & Industrial Facilities Fixed Or Built-In Seating, Tables And Counters Floors, Levels And Ground Surfaces Front Transfer Toilets Grab Bars Guardrails Hazardous Occupancies Hazards 3 5 4 1 17 16 15 39 7A 7B 59 55 2 66 62 32 58 35 22 30 29 9A 28 64 40 27 9B 60 33 50 52 21 10 25

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PaGE NO.18 12 1 126 120 109 240 35 38 378 349 5 428 402 208 373 223 152 204 194 65 188 412 247 183 69 386 213 322 336 148 74 166

SECTION SUBjECT / TITLEHistoric Preservation Interior Travel Routes - Aisles, Alcoves & Corridors Kitchens Lavatories/Lavatory Fixtures & Accessories Lavatory Lodging And Dormitories Means Of Egress Identification Sign Multiple Accommodation Toilet Offices And Public Services Outdoor Occupancies Parking Passenger Drop-Off And Loading Zones Patient Care Facilities Pedestrian Grade Separations Public Telephones Ramps Reach Ranges Religious Facilities Restaurants And Similar Dining Establishments, Banquet Facilities, Bars And Taverns, And Related Facilities Retail Facilities Sanitary Facilities Showers Side (Lateral) Transfer Toilets Signs And Identification Single Accommodation Toilet Sinks Space Allowances Special Access (Wheelchair) Lifts Stadiums, Gymnasiums And SportsRelated Facilities Stairways Storage Thresholds At Doorways Toilet Facilities Transportation Facilities Urinal Facilities Walks And Sidewalks Water Fountains, Drinking 6

SECTION NO.34 54 46 45 14 63 49 8 13 18 19 11 23 42 20 38 7E 7D

PaGE NO.27 217 344 292 288 97 405 309 57 93 130 137 77 158 268 141 239 54 49

12 43 56 51 61 48 53 37 41 7C 26 57 31 47 65 44 24 36

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This book is designed to provide information about the California Accessibility Codes and Regulations. The publisher has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information, but does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein, nor shall the publisher have any liability or responsibility to any person or entity for any errors, omissions, or damages arising out of the use of this information. This book is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not attempting to render legal, business or any other advice or professional service. If such services are required, the assistance of an appropriate professional should be sought. For future updates, errata, amendments and other changes, please contact Builders Book, Inc., 1-800-273-7375. The information in this book is subject to change without notice.

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comply with: Meet one or more specifications of these guidelines. if, if ... then: Denotes a specification that applies only when the conditions described are present. may: Denotes an option or alternative. s h a l l : D e n o t e s a m a n d a t o r y sp e ci f i c a t i o n o r requirement. should: This term denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.

the design, construction, or alteration of building and facilities.

aISLE: A circulation path between objects such as seats, tables, merchandise, equipment, displays, shelves, desks, etc. aISLE, EMPLOyEE aREaS: A space that serves as a passageway, which is created by architectural components such as walls, fixed cabinetry or fixtures and not moveable components such as furniture. aLLEy: Any public way or thoroughfare less than 16 feet but not less than 10 feet in width which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use. aLTER OR aLTERaTION: Any change, addition or modification in construction or occupancy or structural repair or change in primary function to an existing structure other than repair or addition. aLTERNaTE CaRd REadER: Shall be defined as functionally equal card reader and control directly attached to or an integral part of the fuel dispenser in addition to the primary card reader, which is an integral part of the dispenser. aNSI: American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. aPaRTMENT HOUSE: Any building or portion thereof which contains 3 or more dwelling units and, for the purpose of this code, includes residential condominiums. aPPROVEd: Approved means meeting the approval of the enforcing agency, except as otherwise provided by law, when used in connection with any system, material, type of construction, fixture or appliance as the result of investigations and tests conducted by the agency, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by national authorities, technical, health or scientific organizations or agencies. aPPROVEd TESTING aGENCy: Is any agency, which is determined by the enforcing agency, except as otherwise provided by statute, to have adequate personnel and expertise to carry out the testing of systems, materials, type of construction fixtures or appliances. aREa FOR EVaCUaTION aSSISTaNCE: Is an accessible space which is protected from fire and smoke and which facilitates a delay in egress. aREa OF REFUGEE: An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation. aREa OF RESCUE aSSISTaNCE: An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairways may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation. (see Area for Evacuation Assistance) aSSEMBLy aREa: A room or space accommodating a group of individuals for recreational, educational, political, social, civic or amusement purposes, or the consumption of food and drink.

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aCCESS aISLE: An accessible pedestrian space between elements, such as parking spaces, seating, and desks, that provides clearances appropriate for use of the elements. aCCESSIBILITy: Is the combination of various elements in a building or area, which allows access, circulation and the full use of the building and facilities by persons with disabilities. aCCESSIBLE: Is approachable and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance with this code. aCCESSIBLE ELEMENT: An element specified by the regulations adopted by the office of the State Architect/ Access Compliance. aCCESSIBLE LOCaTION: Is a location which can be reached by an employee standing on the floor, platform, runway or other permanent working area. aCCESSIBLE MEaNS OF EGRESS: A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from nay accessible point in a building or facility to a public way. aCCESSIBLE ROUTE OF TRaVEL: Is a continuous unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces in an accessible building or facility that can be negotiated by a person with a severe disability using a wheelchair and that is also safe for and usable by persons with other disabilities, and that is also consistent with the definition of path of travel. aCCESSIBLE SPaCE: Is a space that complies with the regulations adopted by the Division of the State Architect/ Access Compliance. adaPTaBILITy: Refers to the capability of spaces or facilities to be readily modified and made accessible. adaPTaBLE dWELLING UNIT: An accessible dwelling unit within a covered multifamily building as designed with elements and spaces allowing the dwelling unit to be adapted or adjusted to accommodate the user. addITION: An extension or increase in the floor area or height of a building structure. adMINISTRaTIVE aUTHORITy: A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for

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aSSEMBLy BUILdING: A building or portion of a building used for the gathering of 50 or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment, amusement, drinking or dining or awaiting transportation. Any building or structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for the showing of motion pictures when an admission fee is charged and when such building or structure is open to the public and has a capacity of 10 or more persons.

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BaLCONy: That portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is raised 4 feet (1219 mm) or more above the level of the main floor and shall include the area providing access to the seating area or serving only as a foyer. BaSEMENT: Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. BaTHROOM:A room which includes a water closet (toilet), lavatory (sink), and/or a bathtub and/or a shower. It does not include single-fixture facilities or those with only a water closet and lavatory. It does include a compartmented bathroom. A compartmented bathroom is one in which the bathroom fixtures are distributed among interconnected rooms. A compartmented bathroom is considered a single unit and is subject to the requirements for bathrooms for disabled persons. BUILdING: Any structure as to which state agencies have regulatory power, used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, 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 all appendages, accessories, apparatus, appliances and equipment installed as a part thereof. Building shall not include machinery, equipment or appliances installed for manufacture or process purposes only, nor shall it include any construction installations which are not a part of a building, any tunnel, mine shaft, highway or bridge, or include any house trailer or vehicle which conforms to the Vehicle Code. BUILdING ENTRaNCE ON aNaCCESSIBLE ROUTE: This is an accessible entrance to a building that is connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to parking or passenger loading zones, or to public streets or sidewalks, if available. BUILdING, EXISTING: A building erected prior to the adoption of this code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. BUILdING OFFICIaL: The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or the building officials duly authorized representative in accordance with state law, Health and Safety Code 13146, in occupancies regulated by the State fire Marshal.

aSSISTIVE dEVICE: An aid, tool or instrument used by a person with disabilities to assist in activities of daily living. Examples of assistive devices include tongs, knob-turners and oven-rack pusher/pullers. aTM INSTaLLaTION: A single ATM structurally affixed to a building or other structure. aTM SITE: The immediate area which is within or made or to be made part of an existing building or a building to be constructed, and to which one or more ATMs is or shall be affixed. aTRIUM: An opening through two or more floor levels other than enclosed stairways, elevators, hoistways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning or other equipment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall. Floor levels, as used in this definition, do not include balconies within assembly occupancies or mezzanines that comply with Section 507. aTTIC STORy: Any story immediately below the roof and wholly or partly within the roof framing, designed, arranged or

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