Gain the tools needed in determining the best method of meeting accessibility standards based on different uses, funding sources, and site conditions.
When faced with a project where you need to follow the accessibility laws and codes, you may find yourself asking Which ones apply? and How do I proceed when there are conflicts? This topic will provide some tools to assist in determining the best method of meeting compliance based on different uses, funding sources, and site conditions. Misinterpreting the accessibility requirements can result in substantial costs, delays, and potential litigation. Therefore, this will be beneficial for all persons involved in a construction project, from the architect to the developer to the general contractor.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify similarities and differences between Accessibility Requirements.
- You will be able to discuss how to address conflicts when they occur.
- You will be able to recognize what to do if there are no standards.
- You will be able to review documents and field conditions to better assess for non-compliance.
Agenda
Overview
- Who We Are
- Experience
History of Accessibility Laws and Codes
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- International Building Code - Chapter 11/ICC ANSI A117.1
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Federally Funded Projects)
- Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA)
Checking in and Confirming Which Codes Apply
- Assessing Uses for Project
- Municipal and State Regulations and References to Enforced Building Codes and Standards
Where Accessibility Codes and Laws Conflict
- Privately Funded Facilities
- Publicly Funded Facilities
- Residential
The Conflicts
- Scoping
- Standards
- Special Rooms and Spaces
- Means of Addressing Conflicts and Interpretation
Speakers
Leah Riley,
Burnham Nationwide, Inc.- Managing Senior Code Consultant in the office of Burnham Nationwide, Inc.
- Previous experience as a plan reviewer with a municipal office for people with disabilities
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of accessibility code consulting
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on numerous topics including the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act and others comparing the local, state, and federal codes and laws
- Author of several blog posts on accessibility topics and publications on Fair Housing
- Member of BOMA Chicago, Codes Committee and ICC Certified Accessibility Plan Reviewer/Inspector
- B.S. degree, advertising, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
