Robert L. Chase Deputy State ArchitectDennis J. Corelis Deputy State Architect

2013 CBC Access Code Update

11 October 2013

Presentation to the

Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials

DSA Proposes Building Code Regulations for:

State and local government facilities › ADA Title II Entities

Privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities› ADA Title III Entities

2013 CBC – Integrated 2010 ADA Standards with 2010 California Building Code Chapter 11B Access Provisions

Emergency Regulations – 1 August 2012

Mid-cycle supplement – 1 July 2015

Nation-wide regulations by US DOJ ADA 2010 Standards

› Issued – 15 September 2010› Mandatory – 15 March 2012

Preference survey to stakeholders

› 400 + responses› 2010 ADA – 65%› 2010 IBC – 21%› 2010 CBC – 14%

2010 ADA Standards selected as model code for Chapter 11B

Nationally recognized consultant group

Detailed comparison 2010 CBC to 2010 ADAS

2,500 row x 12 column spreadsheet

Identified limited number of direct conflicts

Emergency Regulations

DSA Advisory Board Access Committee Working Group convened

Public Workshop

BSC hearing and approval 19 July 2012

Effective Date - 1 August 2012

7 public comment forums May through July 2012

Draft language issued by ADA Chapter

Multiple modalities for accessibility› Accessible venues› Real time captioning› Alternate formats, large font, audio recordings

Final Express Terms available from Building Standards Commission at (PDF) (DOC)

ADA Chapters = Divisions within Chapter 11B

› Division 1 – Application and Administration

› Division 2 – Scoping Requirements

› Division 3 – Building Blocks

› Division 4 – Accessible Routes

› Division 5 – General Site and Building Elements

ADA Chapters = Divisions within Chapter 11B

› Division 6 – Plumbing Elements and Facilities

› Division 7 – Communications Elements and Features

› Division 8 – Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements

› Division 9 – Built-in Elements

› Division 10 – Recreational Facilities

Maintains ADA format and numbering

› 502 Parking Spaces = 11B-502 Parking Spaces

Model code amendments

› 175 substantive provisions were added › 41 substantive provisions were deleted› Italic font used for amended language› Defined terms not shown in italic font

Definitions

› Defined terms Listed in Chapter 11B Division 1

› Definitions consolidated in Chapter 2

ADA Advisories

› Not in published code;

› Included in companion document.

Cross Reference Matrix

› 2010 CBC to 2013 CBC provisions

2013 CBC Advisory Version

› Enhanced Table of Contents

› Federal Advisories from 2010 ADAS

› California State Advisories

References Posted on DSA website

Scoping first – what, where and how many

Technical – how

Enforcement

2013 CBC versus the 2010 ADA Standards?

Building code versus civil rights law.

Path of Travel Upgrades Triggered by “Alterations” -

Scope

Thresholds

Exemptions

What is an Alteration?

ALTERATION - A change, addition or modification in construction, change in occupancy or use, or structural repair to an existing building or facility.

Alterations include, but are not limited to:› remodeling, › renovation, › rehabilitation, › reconstruction, › historic restoration, › resurfacing circulation paths or vehicular

ways, › changes or rearrangement of the structural

parts or elements,› changes or rearrangement in the plan

configuration of walls and full-height partitions.

Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.

When alterations or additions are made to existing buildings or facilities, an accessible “path of travel” to the specific area of alteration or addition shall be provided.

The primary accessible path of travel shall include: 

1. A primary entrance to the building or facility, 2. Toilet and bathing facilities serving the area,  3. Drinking fountains serving the area,  4. Public telephones serving the area, and

5. Signs.

If fully compliant, no additional work required.

Indexed annually – currently $139,935

When adjusted construction cost ≤ valuation threshold -cost of compliance limited to 20 % of the adjusted construction cost.

Choose elements in priority order for greatest access.

When Adjusted construction cost > valuation threshold - Cost of compliance not limited,

Unless - Enforcing authority, upon a finding of “unreasonable hardship,” may limit cost of compliance, but Cost of compliance shall not be less than 20% of the adjusted construction cost.

Exceptions for projects consisting only of:heating, ventilation, air conditioning, reroofing, electrical work not involving placement of switches and receptacles, cosmetic work such as painting,equipment not considered to be a part of the architecture of the building or area, such as computer terminals and office equipment and

Projects consisting of:Maintenance Changes to electrical systems Changes to mechanical systems

For projects covered by these exceptions - path of travel upgrades not required unless the usability, in terms of access, of the building or facility is affected.

Recommendations for timely processing - Is project an alteration? If alteration, does an exception apply?If no exception, compliance of existing path of travel elements?If non-compliant, include upgrades in project scope.Early discussion with enforcing authority.

Comments and questions may also be submitted to:

DSAAccess2013@dgs.ca.gov

Division of the State Architect 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento CA 95811

Dennis Corelis, Deputy State ArchitectDennis.corelis@dgs.ca.gov916 445-4167

Susan Moe, Senior ArchitectSusan.Moe@dgs.ca.gov916 323-1687

Derek ShawDerek.Shaw@dgs.ca.gov916 324-7178