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Accessibility Code MN 1341Frequent Questions and Key Criteria

Karen GridleyAccessibility Specialist | Construction Code Representative

http://www.dli.mn.gov

Objective

• Highlight frequently asked Accessibility Code Questions

• Review the intent of the requirements

• Clarify the “why behind the what” of the code sections in question.

• Code Documents

• Frequent Questions & Key Criteria

Agenda

Code Documents

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57 Million Americans With Disabilities2010 U.S. Census Data Report

28% (16 Million) use mobility devices

28%

Mobility Device Users All Other Disabilities

(1 in 5 individuals) (1 in 3 when consider aging as a disability)

Code Documents

FEDERAL ADA REGULATIONDepartment of Justice• Americans With Disabilities Act (the law / scoping

criteria)+

US Access Board• 2010 ADA Standards (adds A117.1 criteria to the

scoping)

International Code Council (ICC)• International Building Code Chapter 11

(scoping criteria)+

• ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards (technical criteria)

American National Standards Institute• A117.1 Accessibility Standards (technical criteria)

(ICC is the secretariat that ANSI approved to coordinate the committee actions and publish the books.)

State and/or Local Amendments

State and/or Local Amendments

Code Documents

Code Documents

• Founded in Building Codes

• Safeguard the public safety and welfare

• In the built environment.

Minnesota Administrative Code: 1300.0030:

Code DocumentsComponents:

2012 IBC Chapter 11

ANSI A117.1-2009

State amendments – Minnesota Rules,

Chapter 1341

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Code Documents

Custom book

Published for Minnesota by the International Code Council (ICC).

Reads as a single reformatted and unified code book specific to Minnesota.

Enforced by State Code Officials.

http://codes.iccsafe.org/app/book/toc/2015/Minnesota/Accessibility/index.html

Federal ADA Document

Founded in Civil Rights Laws to:

• Establish equal access

• Provide an integrated setting and experience

• In the built environment.

html version with hyperlinks:http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/titleIII_2010_regulations.htm

Federal ADA Document

The ADA is a completely separate Civil Rights Accessibility Regulation.

It is the Federal Law.

Enforced by lawsuits and through the U.S. Department of Justice.

Downloadable pdf version:https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf

What’s NewThe 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard was approved

for publication by ANSI on March 28, 2017.

Available from the ICC Bookstore.

http://shop.iccsafe.org/standards/standards-a-c/ansi-standards.html

Currently an Optional Standard

Only.

http://codes.iccsafe.org/app/book/toc/2015/Minnesota/Accessibility/index.html

http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/titleIII_2010_regulations.htm

https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf

http://shop.iccsafe.org/standards/standards-a-c/ansi-standards.html

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New: 2017 ANSI A117.1 Standard

• Not enforceable yet. Not until adopted by code reference through a Code Enforcement Agency or Authority Having Jurisdiction.

• Going from the 2009 edition straight to the 2017 edition.

• The 2017 edition will NOT be referenced in the 2018 IBC.

• The 2018 IBC will still reference the 2009 edition.

• All changes enhance accessibility above the 2009 Standard and may be used as guidelines, if desired, to go above and beyond current minimum requirements.

SIZE OF TURNING SPACE

Future Changes(2021 IBC at the earliest)

DEPTH OF CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

CURRENT T-TURN TURNING SPACE SIZE

NEW T-TURN SIZE – 3 LARGER OPTIONS

Future Changes(2021 IBC at the earliest)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Definition: “All or any portion of a space used only by employees andonly for work… [Section 1102]

Employee Work Areas

Definition: “... Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes, and break rooms are not employee work areas.” [Section 1102]

Employee Work Areas

Scoping Requirement: ONLY required to comply with Sections:• 907.5.2.3.2 (alarms)• 1007 (egress)• 1104.3.1 (circulation

path)

“so that individuals can approach, enter and exit the work area.” [Section 1103]

Turning Circle not required.

Employee Work Areas Employee Work Areas

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Accessible Route

(GENERAL SCOPING)

402.2 Components.routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: • walking surfaces with a slope not steeper than 1:20• doors and doorways• Ramps• curb ramps excluding the flared sides• Elevators• platform lifts.

Accessible Route

(SPECIFIC SCOPING)

402.2.1 Accessible building entrance components.Accessible building entrances shall provide an exterior accessible route consisting of one or more of the following components: • walking surfaces with a slope of not steeper than 1:20• doors and doorways• curb ramps excluding the flared sides• Elevators• platform lifts.

Note: Ramps are not on this list.

Slope of exterior accessible routes shall be 1:20 maximum.

Accessible Route(SPECIFIC SCOPING)

402.2.2 Components within a site. Buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are required to be accessible and are on the same site shall be connected by an accessible route consisting of one or more of the following components: • walking surfaces with a slope of not steeper than 1:20• doors and doorways• curb ramps excluding the flared sides• Elevators• platform lifts.

Note: Ramps are not on this list.

Slope of exterior accessible routes shall be 1:20 maximum.

Accessible Path of Travel (interior)

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All levels of a building must be located on an accessible route unless provided with an exception.[IBC 1104.3 and IBC 1104.4.1(1341)].

Levels include:

• Elevation changes within a floor

• Mezzanines

• Stories

• Basements

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Mezzanines and stories above and below an accessible level with an occupant load of 30 or less are not required to be located on an accessible route

[IBC 1104.4.1(1341)].

Exempt ifNo more than 30 people.

Accessible Level


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• Public areas of Group M occupancies

• Public areas of health care facilities

• Public areas of passenger transportation facilities and airports

• Public areas of government facilities

NO EXCEPTION FOR THE FOLLOWING OCCUANCIES

[IBC 1104.4.2(1341)]

Accessible Route (exterior)

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Have a running slope of 1:20 max. [ANSI 402.2.1(1341)].

And

Be 48 inches wide minimum[ANSI 403.5.4(1341)].

Exterior accessible routes leading to accessible building entrances shall:

Accessible Route1:20 Slop Exceptions:

• Buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces not normally occupied shall be permitted to provide an accessible route by means of a ramp.

• A ramp can be considered in Group R-2, R-3, and R-4 occupancies where a slope not steeper than 1:20 is not feasible.

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Location. Accessible routes shall coincide with a primary use general circulation path. [IBC 1104.5 ]


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Location. Exception.

Where the accessible route cannot coincide with a general circulation path, the accessible route shall be located in the same area as the general circulation path.[IBC 1104.5 ]

Accessible Route to Areas of Sport Activity:Includes route to player seats and spectator seating

[MN Scoping Sections: 1104.2; 1104.5; 1108.2.2; 1108.2.2.4; 1108.2.6; 1109.15.3 and ANSI 1101.2.2; 302.1 ]

Parking Facilities

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All parking spaces AND access aisles shall be 8 feet wide min. [ANSI 502.2 and 502.4.2(1341)].

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Parking Facilities

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Accessible Route from Parking Stalls

Access Aisles shall have surface slopes not steeper than 1:48 and shall be at the same level as the parking space they serve. [ANSI 502.5].

Built up curb ramps are not permitted in parking access aisles.

Parking Facilities

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Access aisles signage shall be marked with the designation “no parking” centered at the head end of the access aisle and mounted between 60 inches and 66 inches above the access aisle surface. [ANSI 502.4.4(1341)].

Parking Facilities

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Where a sign would conflict with the accessible route, the no parking designation can be provided on the surface of the access aisle [ANSI 502.4.4(1341)].

NO PARKING

Parking Facilities

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Existing parking lots

New striping due to seal coating, resurfacing or reconfiguring shall be accessible.

Refreshing existing striping due to fading shall be allowed.

[MN 1106.8]

Note: The Federal ADA required “readily achievable” barrier removal for all existing facilities when it came into force. Even if no alteration project was otherwise planned.

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Assembly Seating

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Quantity:

Assembly areas with fixed seating shall provide wheelchair spaces in accordance with the table

[IBC 1108.2.2.1].

CAPACITY OF

SEATING

IN ASSEMBLY

AREAS

MINIMUM

REQUIRED

NUMBER OF

WHEELCHAIR

SPACES

4 to 25 1

26 to 50 2

51 to 100 4

101 to 300 5

301 to 500 6

501 to 5,000 6, plus 1 for each 150,

or fraction thereof,

between 501-5,000

Over 5,000 36, plus 1 for each

200, or fraction

thereof, over 5,000

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Dispersion:

Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed to various locations within the assembly area according to the table [ANSI 802.10].

TOTAL SEATING

IN ASSEMBLY

AREA

MINIMUM

REQUIRED

NUMBER OF

WHEELCHAIR

SPACE LOCATIONS

Up to 150 1

151 to 500 2

501 to 1000 3

1001 to 5000 3, plus 1 additional

location for each 1000

seats or portion

thereof above 1000

Over 5000 7, plus 1 additional

location for each 2000

seats or portion

thereof above 5000

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The floor surface of wheelchair spaces shall have a slope of 1:48 maximum

[ANSI 802.2].

Each wheelchair space shall have an adjacent companion seat aligned in a shoulder-to-shoulder configuration

[ANSI 802.7.2].

Assembly Seating

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Accessible route shall directly connect the performance area to the assembly seating area where a circulation path is provided [1108.2.8].

Each wheelchair space shall have an adjacent companion seat aligned in a shoulder-to-shoulder configuration

[ANSI 802.7.2].

Assembly Seating

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Dining and Drinking Areas

5% of the seating and standing spaces shall be accessible and dispersed. [IBC 1108.2.9.1].

Dining and Drinking AreasExceptions [1108.2.9]:

• Where the occupant load of the roof deck is 30 or less.

• On Mezzanines when the occupant load is 30 or less AND the mezzanine contains less than 25% of the total floor area, AND the same services, décor and amenities are provided.

Toilet Rooms

Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. [Scoping Section 1109.2]

Toilet Rooms

Scoping Section 1109.2 Exception 3

Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location, at least 50% shall be accessible.

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Toilet Rooms:

Multiple single-user restrooms clustered together.• 50% shall be accessible

Toilet RoomsAmbulatory compartment required where 2 or more water closets are provided. [MN 1341.1109.2.2].

• Out-swinging door. • 32” minimum wide clear door

opening. • 60” min. deep and 36” wide

interior dimension. • 36” width is an absolute

dimension.• Horizontal and vertical grab bars

on both sides.

[ANSI 604.10].

Toilet Rooms

Multi-user restroom with fully enclosed toilet compartments• One wheelchair-

accessible compartment required

• One ambulatory-accessible compartment required

Toilet Rooms

Toilet clearance overlap shall only include:• Grab Bars• Toilet Paper• Seat Cover Dispenser• Sanitary Product

Receptacle• Coat Hook• 6”x12” max. shelf

[ANSI 604.3.3]

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Toilet Rooms

Diaper changing table shall be permitted on the wall facing the front of the water closet in single user, family or assisted-use toilet rooms. [A117.1 Section 604.3.3 Exception]

Behind the door may be acceptable

Toilet Rooms

Behind the door may be acceptable

Common use kitchenettes and break rooms withoutoven/range or cooktop:• Sink at 34” high [ANSI

606.3]• Knee clearance not

required [ANSI 606.2 Exception 1]

• Work surface not required [ANSI 804.3 Exception]

Kitchens and Kitchenettes

Common use kitchenettes and break rooms withoven/range or cooktop:

• Sink at 34” high [ANSI 606.3]

• Knee clearance required under sink [ANSI 606.2]

• Knee clearance required next to oven/range [ANSI 804.5.5]

Kitchens and Kitchenettes

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No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. [Scoping Section 1109.5.1]

• One for people who use a wheelchair

• One for standing persons

Bottle fillers may be added as a third water source with the operating mechanism within compliant reach range.

Drinking Fountains

Where drinking fountains protrude above 27” side protection shall be provided.[ANSI 307.2 ]

Drinking Fountains

Permitted in new construction at the following locations:

Platform Lifts

Permitted in new construction at the following locations:

Platform Lifts

• Performing areas / Speaker Platforms• Dispersed wheelchair seating locations in assembly spaces• Non public areas having an occupant load of 5 maximum• In dwelling / sleeping units• Dining terraces having egress open to the outdoors• Raised or depressed courtroom stations• Amusement ride loading/unloading areas• To raised play components or contained play structures• To team or player seating areas• On Sites where ramps are technically infeasible• Within a tenant space having an occupant load of 150 max.

[Scoping Section 1109.8]

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Permitted in existing buildings at any location where an accessible route is required. [Scoping Section 1112.8.2]

Platform Lifts

Only required at:• Passenger transit

platform edges (train platforms) .

• Pedestrian circulation paths that cross tracks

[MN Scoping Section 1109.10]

Detectable Warnings

Dressing Rooms, Fitting Rooms and Locker Rooms where people change clothes shall have an accessible bench within the changing room.[ANSI 803]

Changing Benches Service Counters:

On the public side of service counters, the accessible section shall extend the same depth as the non-accessible portion of the sales and service counter top.

[ANSI 904.3]

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Service Counters:

The front half of service counters is considered the public side, which is the side required to comply.

The back half of service counters are employee work areas and are exempt.

Additions to Existing Buildings

Additions:

• Provisions for new construction shall apply.

• To the maximum extent feasible, be located on an accessible route from an accessible main entry.

• Existing toilet rooms, parking, telephones or drinking fountains that serve the addition shall comply with the 20% Rule.

[IBC 1111.1](MN 1341)

Alterations to Existing Buildings

Alterations:

• Each altered element, space, feature, or common area shall comply with provisions for new construction.

• The alteration shall provide accessibility to the maximum extent technically feasible.

[IBC 1112.1 and 1112.4](MN 1341)

The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations:

In addition to the planned scope of work:

Alterations and additions that affect a Primary Function areatrigger upgrades along the route leading to the PF area, including:

1. Accessible path of travel (exterior & interior)2. Accessible toilet facilities3. Accessible parking4. Accessible telephones5. Accessible drinking fountains

These elements leading to, and serving the addition or altered area, shall be made to be accessible, up to 20 percent of the

construction cost, in the above order of priority.

[IBC 1111.1 and 1112.7 and 1112.7.1](MN 1341)

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Only triggered when you alter a primary function space.

E.g.:

• If the facility is a parking facility, the primary function is parking. So alterations to the parking will trigger the 20% rule for that facility.

• If the facility is a commercial facility, the primary function is any space used by the public as well as employee work spaces. So alterations will be triggered to the list of elements along the route to the primary function.


Up to 20 percent of the construction cost.

• Generally calculated on construction cost listed on the permit application.

• Can deduct fees.


• Does not apply to:

– projects limited solely to electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system work, or to hazardous material abatement, or to automatic sprinkler installation/retrofitting.

– projects limited solely to windows, hardware, operating controls, electrical outlets, and signs.

– alterations undertaken for the primary purpose of barrier removal.

[MN 1112.7 Exceptions 1, 2, and 3]


EXCEPTION:

Where tenants alter their own space:

• Allows tenants to alter their own space without triggering any common area work outside their space under the landlord’s control.

• Tenant only modifies the 20% rule elements that fall within their own space.

Both the MN Accessibility Code and the Federal ADA have allowances [MN 1112.7 Exception 4].

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20% Rule for Additions & Alterations

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20% Rule for Additions & Alterations

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Both the MN Accessibility Code and the Federal ADA have this “20% Rule” language.

Minnesota adds Parking to the list.

Change of Occupancy to Existing Buildings

Changes of occupancy shall comply with Sections 1111 to 1113, which includes the 20% rule for features along the route to an area of primary function, if alterations are undertaken. [IBC 1113](MN 1341)

The following features shall be brought into compliance (if they aren’t already), regardless of whether or not an alteration is undertaken as part of the change of occupancy.


Existing buildings or portions of buildings that undergo a change of group or occupancy classification shall have all of the following accessible features completed:

• Accessible building entrance• Accessible route to primary function areas• Compliant signage if provided• Accessible Parking• Accessible route from parking to accessible building entry• Accessible restrooms, not more than one story above or below a

floor without restroom facilities.

There is no cap at 20%

These items shall comply to the maximum extent technically

feasible. [IBC 1113](MN 1341)

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Discussion Example:

Single Family Home to an Assisted Living Facility.

• 4 bedrooms into patient rooms with new bathrooms

• 2 common use bathrooms (1 new, 1 existing)

• 1 existing guest suite with existing mini kitchen and new bathroom

• 1 staff only kitchen

Quiz

1. Which 3 documents make up the Minnesota Accessibility Code?

a) The IBC, The ADA Standards, and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341

b) The IBC, The ADA Standards, and ANSI A117.1

c) The IBC, ANSI A117.1, and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341

Quiz Answer

1. Which 3 documents make up the Minnesota Accessibility Code?

a) The IBC, The ADA Standards, and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341

b) The IBC, The ADA Standards, and ANSI A117.1

Quiz

2. The 20% Rule is triggered when there is an alteration or addition to the:

a) Path of travel

b) Primary function area

c) Toilet facilities

d) Parking facilities

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Quiz Answer

2. The 20% Rule is triggered when there is an alteration or addition to the:

a) Path of travel

b) Primary function area

c) Toilet facilities

d)

Quiz

3. What is the maximum slope permitted in Minnesota of an exterior accessible route leading to an accessible building entrance?

a) 1:48

b) 1:20

c) 1:12

d) 1:10

Quiz Answer

3. What is the maximum slope permitted in Minnesota of an exterior accessible route leading to an accessible building entrance?

a) 1:48

c) 1:12

d) 1:10

Quiz

4. Where more than one single-user toilet room is clustered at a single location, how many shall be accessible?

a) 100% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

b) 50% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

c) 20% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

d) 5% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

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Quiz Answer

4. Where more than one single-user toilet room is clustered at a single location, how many shall be accessible?

a) 100% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

c) 20% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

d) 5% of the single-user toilet rooms provided

Quiz

5. In Minnesota, the width of the access aisle serving accessible parking stalls shall be:

a) 5-feet wide for car stalls and 8-feet wide for van stalls

b) 5-feet wide for both car stalls and van stalls

c) 8-feet wide for both car stalls and van stalls

Quiz Answer

5. In Minnesota, the width of the access aisle serving accessible parking stalls shall be:

a) 5-feet wide for car stalls and 8-feet wide for van stalls

b) 5-feet wide for both car stalls and van stalls

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RESOURCES

Minnesota Construction Codes and Licensing Division:http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/codes15.asp

International Code Council:http://www.iccsafe.org/icc-asc-a117/

U.S. Access Board – 2010 ADA Standards:https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/ada-standards

http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/codes15.asp

http://www.iccsafe.org/icc-asc-a117/

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/ada-standards