Tag Archives: Certified Access Specialist

Certified Access Specialist (CASp)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

California – one of the most ADA compliant states in the nation – is also the most ADA litigious.  Under California law, any violation of the ADA is considered a civil rights violation and subject to a minimum statutory penalty … Continue reading →

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California Retail / Access Compliance

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

The requirements for access compliance in California retail facilities are defined by a combination of federal laws and state codes contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Building Code (CBC). The ADA standards were recently updated … Continue reading →

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Barrier Removal in Existing Facilities

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Where “barrier removal” is undertaken – strictly to address accessibility issues and not part of a renovation – the barrier removal may comply with the requirements of either the 1991 ADA or the 2010 ADA.  It is not necessary for … Continue reading →

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Parking – International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

The CBC requirement for the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) that’s painted in an accessible parking stall – states that the symbol is to be a minimum of 36″ x 36″ CBC 1129B.4.2

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Recreation Facilities

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Participation areas including: Tennis, racquetball & handball courts, gymnasium floor areas & general exercise rooms, basketball, volleyball, badminton courts and bowling lanes, athletic team rooms, facilities, playing fields and running tracks to be open to individuals with disabilities. CBC 1104B.4.3 … Continue reading →

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Transportation Facilities

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Transit stations – platform edges bordering drop-off to have detectable warnings (24” to 36” wide) running the full length of the platform drop-off.  Provide directional texture at platform boarding locations. CBC 1121B.3.1.8 Detectable warnings at platform edges to be 24″ … Continue reading →

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Temporary Lodging

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Accessible sleeping rooms to have 36” clear width along both sides of bed, except where 2 beds are provided, requirement can be met with 1, 36” aisle between beds. Also provide clear space under bed for personal lift device, (extending … Continue reading →

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Libraries

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Open book stacks to be on an accessible route, normal height with main aisles no less than 44” & end aisles no less than 36”. CBC 1106B.4.2

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Medical Facilities

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Each bedroom to have 60” diameter clear turning space or “T” shaped space. 36” clear space at each side of bed. Accessible door. CBC 1109B.4

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Restaurants & Cafeterias

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Food service aisles to be 36” min. clear width with a preferred width of 42”.  Tray slides to be no higher than 34” above finish floor. CBC 1104B.5.5  2010 ADA 904.5.2

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