12/18/2017. Objective. Accessibility Code MN 1341 Frequent Questions and Key Criteria. Agenda. Code Documents

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1 Objective Accessibility Code MN 1341 Frequent Questions and Key Criteria Highlight frequently asked Accessibility Code Questions Review the intent of the requirements Clarify the why behind the what of the code sections in question. Karen Gridley Accessibility Specialist Construction Code Representative Agenda Code Documents Frequent Questions & Key Criteria Code Documents 1

2 Code Documents Code Documents 57 Million Americans With Disabilities 2010 U.S. Census Data Report (1 in 5 individuals) (1 in 3 when consider aging as a disability) 28% (16 Million) use mobility devices 28% State and/or Local Amendments International Code Council (ICC) International Building Code Chapter 11 (scoping criteria) + ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards (technical criteria) State and/or Local Amendments FEDERAL ADA REGULATION Department of Justice Americans With Disabilities Act (the law / scoping criteria) + US Access Board 2010 ADA Standards (adds A117.1 criteria to the scoping) Mobility Device Users All Other Disabilities 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.) Code Documents Minnesota Administrative Code: : Code Documents Components: Founded in Building Codes Safeguard the public safety and welfare In the built environment IBC Chapter 11 ANSI A State amendments Minnesota Rules, Chapter

3 Code Documents Federal ADA Document 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. Founded in Civil Rights Laws to: Establish equal access Provide an integrated setting and experience In the built environment. html version with hyperlinks: 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: What s New The 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard was approved for publication by ANSI on March 28, Currently an Optional Standard Only. Available from the ICC Bookstore. s-a-c/ansi-standards.html 3

4 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. Future Changes (2021 IBC at the earliest) SIZE OF TURNING SPACE DEPTH OF CLEAR FLOOR SPACE Future Changes (2021 IBC at the earliest) CURRENT T-TURN TURNING SPACE SIZE Frequently Asked Questions NEW T-TURN SIZE 3 LARGER OPTIONS 4

5 Employee Work Areas Employee Work Areas Definition: All or any portion of a space used only by employees and only for work [Section 1102] Definition:... Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes, and break rooms are not employee work areas. [Section 1102] Employee Work Areas Employee Work Areas Scoping Requirement: ONLY required to comply with Sections: (alarms) 1007 (egress) (circulation path) so that individuals can approach, enter and exit the work area. [Section 1103] Turning Circle not required. 5

6 Accessible Route Accessible Route (GENERAL SCOPING) 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. (SPECIFIC SCOPING) 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) 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) All levels of a building must be located on an accessible route unless provided with an exception. [IBC and IBC (1341)]. Levels include: Elevation changes within a floor Mezzanines Stories Basements 24 6

7 Accessible Path of Travel (interior) 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 (1341)]. Accessible Path of Travel (interior) NO EXCEPTION FOR THE FOLLOWING OCCUANCIES Public areas of Group M occupancies Public areas of health care facilities Exempt if No more than 30 people. Accessible Level Public areas of passenger transportation facilities and airports Public areas of government facilities [IBC (1341)] Accessible Route (exterior) Exterior accessible routes leading to accessible building entrances shall: Have a running slope of 1:20 max. [ANSI (1341)]. And Be 48 inches wide minimum [ANSI (1341)]. 1:20 Slop Exceptions: Accessible Route 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. 27 7

8 Accessible Route (exterior) Location. Accessible routes shall coincide with a primary use general circulation path. [IBC ] Accessible Route (exterior) 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 ] Accessible Route to Areas of Sport Activity: Includes route to player seats and spectator seating [MN Scoping Sections: ; ; ; ; ; and ANSI ; ] Parking Facilities All parking spaces AND access aisles shall be 8 feet wide min. [ANSI and (1341)]. 32 8

9 Parking Facilities 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 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 (1341)] Parking Facilities Where a sign would conflict with the accessible route, the no parking designation can be provided on the surface of the access aisle [ANSI (1341)]. 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 ] Parking Facilities NO PARKING 35 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. 36 9

10 Assembly Seating Assembly Seating Quantity: Assembly areas with fixed seating shall provide wheelchair spaces in accordance with the table [IBC ]. CAPACITY OF SEATING IN ASSEMBLY AREAS MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF WHEELCHAIR SPACES 4 to to to to to 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 Dispersion: Wheelchair spaces shall be dispersed to various locations within the assembly area according to the table [ANSI ]. TOTAL SEATING IN ASSEMBLY AREA MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF WHEELCHAIR SPACE LOCATIONS Up to to to to , plus 1 additional location for each 1000 seats or portion thereof above 1000 Over , plus 1 additional location for each 2000 seats or portion thereof above 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-toshoulder configuration [ANSI ]. Assembly Seating Each wheelchair space shall have an adjacent companion seat aligned in a shoulder-toshoulder configuration [ANSI ]. Accessible route shall directly connect the performance area to the assembly seating area where a circulation path is provided [ ]. Assembly Seating Construction Codes and Licensing Division 39 Construction Codes and Licensing Division 40 10

11 Dining and Drinking Areas 5% of the seating and standing spaces shall be accessible and dispersed. [IBC ]. Dining and Drinking Areas Exceptions [ ]: 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 Toilet Rooms Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. [Scoping Section ] Scoping Section Exception 3 Where multiple single-user toilet rooms or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location, at least 50% shall be accessible. 11

12 Toilet Rooms: Multiple single-user restrooms clustered together. 50% shall be accessible Ambulatory compartment required where 2 or more water closets are provided. [MN ]. Toilet Rooms 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 ]. Toilet Rooms Toilet Rooms Multi-user restroom with fully enclosed toilet compartments One wheelchairaccessible compartment required One ambulatoryaccessible compartment required Toilet clearance overlap shall only include: Grab Bars Toilet Paper Seat Cover Dispenser Sanitary Product Receptacle Coat Hook 6 x12 max. shelf [ANSI ] 12

13 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 Exception] Behind the door may be acceptable Toilet Rooms Toilet Rooms Behind the door may be acceptable Kitchens and Kitchenettes Common use kitchenettes and break rooms without oven/range or cooktop: Sink at 34 high [ANSI 606.3] Knee clearance not required [ANSI Exception 1] Work surface not required [ANSI Exception] Kitchens and Kitchenettes Common use kitchenettes and break rooms with oven/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 ] 13

14 Drinking Fountains Drinking Fountains No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. [Scoping Section ] 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. Where drinking fountains protrude above 27 side protection shall be provided. [ANSI ] Platform Lifts Platform Lifts Permitted in new construction at the following locations: Permitted in new construction at the following locations: 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 ] 14

15 Platform Lifts Detectable Warnings Permitted in existing buildings at any location where an accessible route is required. [Scoping Section ] Only required at: Passenger transit platform edges (train platforms). Pedestrian circulation paths that cross tracks [MN Scoping Section ] Changing Benches Service Counters: Dressing Rooms, Fitting Rooms and Locker Rooms where people change clothes shall have an accessible bench within the changing room. [ANSI 803] 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] 15

16 Service Counters: Additions to Existing Buildings 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: 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 ](MN 1341) Alterations: Alterations to Existing Buildings 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 and ](MN 1341) The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations: In addition to the planned scope of work: Alterations and additions that affect a Primary Function area trigger upgrades along the route leading to the PF area, including: 1. Accessible path of travel (exterior & interior) 2. Accessible toilet facilities 3. Accessible parking 4. Accessible telephones 5. 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 and and ](MN 1341) 16

17 The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations: The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations: 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. The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations: 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 Exceptions 1, 2, and 3] The 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations: 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 Exception 4]. 17

18 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations 20% Rule for Additions & Alterations 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. Change of Occupancy to Existing Buildings 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) 18

19 Change of Occupancy to Existing Buildings Quiz 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 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 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 A 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 19

20 Quiz Answer 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) 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 Quiz 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 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 20

21 Quiz Answer 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 c) 20% of the single-user toilet rooms provided d) 5% of the single-user toilet rooms provided 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 21

22 RESOURCES Minnesota Construction Codes and Licensing Division: International Code Council: U.S. Access Board 2010 ADA Standards: 22