Educational Opportunitiy | 2021 IBC Accessibility and Usability for Commercial and Residential | Maryland Heights | January 13
2021 IBC Accessibility and Usability for Commercial and Residential
This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for new or existing construction of accessible commercial buildings and residential facilities for compliance with the International Building Code® (IBC®) and ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of residential buildings and facilities to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities. Attendees will participate in activities that involve questions and answers, discussion and case study, performing parts of individually and in groups.
Objectives
Determine the extent to which accessibility code provisions apply to the design and construction of any institutional or residential facility, as well as the alteration or change of occupancy of an existing building.
Identify scoping and technical requirements for Exterior accessible routes (accessible routes criteria, accessible parking spaces, curb ramps and signage), Accessible entry and means of egress (entrances, means of egress, areas of refuge, exterior area for assisted rescue), Interior accessible routes (accessible route criteria, elevators, lifts, ramps and doors), Building features and facilities (toilet and bathing facilities, drinking fountains and customer service facilities), Special occupancies (dining, self-service storage, recreational), Dwelling and sleeping units (transient lodging and institutional units) and Existing structure requirements in the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).
Identify the basis for the technical requirements set forth in the referenced standard.
Recognize which accessibility requirements are enforceable by the building official.
WHEN: January 13th, 2025 Class: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
WHERE: Maryland Heights Community Center2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
COST: $60 for Maboi Members
• Includes breakfast, seminar, and lunch
Lunch 12-1
• Pre-registration is required
• Seating limited to 60 people
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: (per day)
• Permit Technicians (CEU’s—.6)
• Building Inspectors (CEU’s—.6)
• Plans Examiners (CEU’s—.6)
• Code Officials (CEU’s—.6)
• Architects (CEU’s –6.0 AIA HSW)