2013 CBC Access Code Update

Robert L. Chase

Deputy State Architect

Dennis J. Corelis

Deputy State Architect

Presentation to the

Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials

11 October 2013

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

 Adopted – 24 January 2013  Publication – 1 July 2013  Effective – 1 January 2014

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:

[email protected]

Division of the State Architect 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento CA 95811 Dennis Corelis, Deputy State Architect [email protected]

916 445-4167 Susan Moe, Senior Architect [email protected]

916 323-1687 Derek Shaw [email protected]

916 324-7178