2018 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard

Construction Book Express presents the Significant Changes to the A117.1 Accessibility Standard, 2018 Edition!

Here is just a sample of the table of contents:

Chapter 1. Application and Administration

Chapter 2. Scoping

Chapter 3. Building Blocks

• Overlap of Clearances at Doors, Fixtures, Appliances, and Elements
• Unobstructed Side Reach Allowances
• Side Reach Over an Obstruction, Appliance, or Counter

Chapter 4. Accessible Routes

• Obstructions to the Maneuvering Clearances at Doors
• Allowances for Ramps that are not Part of an Accessible Route
• Edge Protection Along the Sides of Ramp Runs
• Curbs Along the Flared Sides of Curb Ramps
• Call Button Signals at Elevator Landings
• Elevator Car Control Location and Sequential Step Scanning
• Door Location and Width for LULA Elevators
• Inside Dimensions of LULA Elevator Cars
• Power Operation of Doors and Gates for Private Residence Elevators
• Door or Gate Location and Width for Private Residence Elevators
• Lift Entry and Clear Floor Space for Platform Lifts

Chapter 5. General Site and Building Elements

Chapter 6. Plumbing Elements and Facilities

• Clear Floor Space at Drinking Fountains
• Clearances in Toilet and Bathing Rooms
• Overlap of Clearances at Doors, Fixtures, Appliances, and Elements
• Mirrors in Toilet and Bathing Rooms
• Diaper Changing Tables
• Operable Parts of Towel Dispensers and Hand Dryers
• Grab Bar Blocking and Swing-up Grab Bar Requirements
• Dispensers for Water Closets and Toilet Compartments
• Doors for Wheelchair-Accessible Compartments
• Dispensers for Water Closets and Toilet Compartments
• Clear Floor Space for Lavatories and Sinks
• Grab Bar Blocking and Swing-up Grab Bar Requirements
• Grab Bars at Bath Tubs
• Sizes and Clearances for Shower Compartments
• Grab Bars for Standard Roll-in-Type Showers
• Controls and Hand Showers for Transfer-Type Showers
• Controls and Hand Showers for Standard Roll-in Showers
• Hand Showers
• Grab Bar Clearance and Height
• Sizes and Clearances for Shower Compartments
• Height of and Approach to Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
• Saunas and Steam Rooms

Chapter 7. Communication Elements and Features

• General Provisions for Signs
• Visual Character Options for Signs
• Visual Character Height and Line Spacing for Signs
• General Provisions for Signs
• Variable Message Signs
• Telephone Entry Systems

Chapter 8. Special Rooms and Spaces

• Wheelchair Space Dispersion
• Kitchens and Kitchenettes in Common Use Spaces and Accessible Units
• Overlap of Clearances at Doors, Fixtures, Appliances, and Elements
• Cooktops and Ovens
• Track Crossings
• Courtrooms

Chapter 9. Built-In Furnishings and Equipment

• Clear Floor Space for Dining and Work Surfaces
• Benches in Locker Rooms, Fitting Rooms, and Dressing Rooms

Chapter 10. Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units

• Grab Bar and Shower Seat Reinforcement in Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units
• Accessible Route and Entrance Requirements for Accessible, Type A, and Type B Units
• Turning Space
• Doors and Doorways
• Operable Parts
• Grab Bars and Shower Seat Reinforcement
• Toilet and Bathing Facilities in a Multi-Bathroom Unit
• Mirrors in Toilet and Bathing Rooms
• Kitchens and Kitchenettes
• Windows
• Storage Facilities
• Beds in Accessible Units
• Accessible Route and Entrance Requirements for Accessible, Type A, and Type B Units
• Turning Space
• Doors and Doorways
• Operable Parts
• Grab Bars and Shower Seat Reinforcement
• Toilet and Bathing Facilities in a Multi-Bathroom Unit
• Mirrors in Toilet and Bathing Rooms
• Clearance Overlap for Toilet and Bathing Facilities
• Bathing Fixtures
• Overlap of Clearances at Doors, Fixtures, Appliances, and Elements
• Kitchens and Kitchenettes
• Clear Floor Space for Kitchen Sinks
• Storage Facilities
• Cooktops and Ovens
• Windows
• Storage Facilities
• Accessible Route and Entrance Requirements for Accessible, Type A, and Type B Units
• Doors and Doorways
• Operable Parts
• Height of and Approach to Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
• Grab Bars and Shower Seat Reinforcement
• Overlap of Clearances at Doors, in Type B Unit, Option A Bathrooms
• Water Closets in Type B Units
• Kitchens and Kitchenettes
• Cooktops and Ovens
• Type C (visitable) Units

Chapter 11. Recreational Facilities

• Recreational Facilities
• Amusement Rides
• Recreational Boating Facilities and Fishing Piers and Platforms
• Golf Facilities and Miniature Golf Facilities
• Play Areas
• Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas

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