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Access to 2nd exit Rob Henry 22 324
Tue, 03 February 2009 21:13
by Jim Fruit
existing building conversion HENCHALWOOG 1 53
Mon, 02 February 2009 14:03
by ADAguy
Munoz et al. v. Sacramento Council of Governments, et al., sublime2 8 143
Mon, 02 February 2009 9:08
by edkemper
ADAAG adoption...update as of 1-23-2009 IMAD-the Admin. 19 266
Sat, 31 January 2009 14:40
by edkemper
Check Stands - CBC 1110B.1.3 & 1122B.5 jb123 9 143
Sat, 31 January 2009 10:53
by ADAguy
California State Fire Marshal Code Interpretation of 2007 CBC Sec.1118b.6,907.3.2 & NFPA Sec. 5.12.4 (Manual Fire Alarm Box height for Wheelchair Acce Kal2 1 51
Fri, 30 January 2009 18:31
by Jim Fruit
SB1608 edkemper 11 199
Fri, 30 January 2009 8:06
by edkemper
One the new ADA? edkemper 7 134
Thu, 29 January 2009 8:08
by edkemper
Does the accessible sign need to be centered with the parking space? Michael Cariola 4 81
Tue, 27 January 2009 10:34
by Michael Cariola
2009 CA ENR-Valuation Threshold JAdler 1 63
Tue, 27 January 2009 8:27
by edkemper
Promised Restroom Sheets SharonToji 11 258
Mon, 26 January 2009 10:54
by ADAguy
Can restrooms in adjacent building satisfy accessible restrooms? 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 5 118
Fri, 23 January 2009 16:33
by The Access Guy
2007 CBC 1134A Option 2 acadtool 2 71
Thu, 22 January 2009 22:04
by DBSCode
casp ?'s Jon_Sacramento 10 196
Thu, 22 January 2009 12:49
by Jon_Sacramento
Parking Layout pda 1 62
Wed, 21 January 2009 13:58
by Left Coast Architect
Hate is part of our lives edkemper 1 69
Wed, 21 January 2009 11:38
by leothebuilder
Reasonable Accommodation? Mark L 10 169
Wed, 21 January 2009 8:17
by Mark L
California Architects kk 35 535
Wed, 21 January 2009 7:30
by edkemper
Maneuvering clearance at door with inset- 2007 CBC, Section 1133B.2.4.2 CodeQPoster-ISN 2 95
Tue, 20 January 2009 13:39
by The Access Guy
Disabled man's crusade a bane to business owners! the codeyman 42 481
Sat, 17 January 2009 22:27
by ADAguy
Is this a curb ramp or pedestrian ramp? Handrails required on each side? CodeQPoster-ISN 50 565
Fri, 16 January 2009 17:12
by edkemper
New article on access - LA Times edkemper 0 39
Fri, 16 January 2009 15:20
4'-0" Clear in front of W.C. leothebuilder 14 160
Tue, 13 January 2009 11:19
by IMAD-the Admin.
Width of aisles in a new public library- 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 6 126
Tue, 13 January 2009 11:15
by IMAD-the Admin.
compliant lift in place of elevator don wolcott_Merced,CA 11 114
Tue, 13 January 2009 10:20
by ADAguy
Path of travel in industrial park Stu_SLO 28 324
Fri, 09 January 2009 17:56
by Jim Fruit
Pool deck lift device Stuart 10 143
Fri, 09 January 2009 8:37
by edkemper
Accessible lockers @ police station dllevis 2 56
Fri, 09 January 2009 7:59
by edkemper
Floor surfaces in rest rooms zak822 7 104
Fri, 09 January 2009 7:57
by edkemper
Accessible Toilet Stall Question SBS_Architect 7 217
Thu, 08 January 2009 7:19
by SBS_Architect
Drinking Fountains-- 2007 CBC, January 1, 2009 Supplement needtolearn 4 114
Wed, 07 January 2009 21:53
by edkemper
Number of accessible units vs. 20% of construction budget Irving 32 331
Wed, 07 January 2009 17:38
by edkemper
Raised and Braille Signage zak822 5 117
Mon, 05 January 2009 12:42
by zak822
Two story B occ? 1103B, 1115B (Restrooms on second floor need to be accessible even if there is no elevator)? Jon_Sacramento 18 301
Tue, 30 December 2008 7:58
by SBS_Architect
Accessibility for private club John deCourcy 14 245
Sat, 27 December 2008 15:57
by edkemper
New Year wishes ADAguy 0 33
Fri, 26 December 2008 14:40
Do I have to have a ramp? Jizzle 8 177
Wed, 24 December 2008 9:49
by ADAguy
Dimension outside stall door - CBC 1115B.3.1 tguthrie 7 148
Thu, 18 December 2008 11:30
by ADAguy
Truncated Domes (#truncated domes, #detectable warnings) ADAguy 11 268
Thu, 18 December 2008 9:47
by Stu_SLO
Detectable Warnings jb123 12 206
Wed, 17 December 2008 20:13
by jb123
Contrasting Finish on Curb Ramps jb123 2 53
Wed, 17 December 2008 20:09
by jb123
1133B.2.5.2 Lockset Question John deCourcy 4 115
Wed, 17 December 2008 17:49
by Jim Fruit
Sad news on our friend Jurgen Dostert Jim Fruit 20 405
Mon, 15 December 2008 17:26
by IMAD-the Admin.
Disabilities lawsuits to increase in ‘09? M. Handler,Architect 1 84
Mon, 15 December 2008 9:10
by edkemper
SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL M. Handler,Architect 1 58
Mon, 15 December 2008 9:07
by edkemper
'07 CBC Section 1115B.3.2#1&2 Fixture Clearance rtao_rkagroup 25 339
Mon, 15 December 2008 8:57
by BrentWiese
Doors encroaching on clear floor space of fxtures- 2007 CBC, Section 1115B.3. CodeQPoster-ISN 29 537
Sat, 13 December 2008 9:24
by edkemper
CA Unauthorized Parking Sign Color accessdesign 16 212
Fri, 12 December 2008 8:30
by edkemper
07cbc 1121b.3.1.8(a) black strip BrentWiese 3 77
Thu, 11 December 2008 12:21
by Jim Fruit
Restroom floor material CCHARR 8 131
Wed, 10 December 2008 10:33
by BrentWiese
Access to Closets jb123 2 49
Wed, 10 December 2008 10:23
by Jim Fruit
City-owned buildings to be leased- what are the disabled access ramifications? CodeQPoster-ISN 7 123
Tue, 09 December 2008 13:38
by edkemper
ICC Central Coast Chapter Mastering ADA Seminar Underdog 13 182
Tue, 09 December 2008 12:18
by edkemper
and speaking of vexatious litigants.... paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA 28 413
Mon, 08 December 2008 19:06
by arkitekt3j
Elevator required for historic theatre? Stuart 5 111
Fri, 05 December 2008 10:38
by paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA
Law vs Code ADAguy 24 327
Thu, 04 December 2008 13:44
by SBS_Architect
2007 cbc accessible hotel room dispersal BrentWiese 5 88
Wed, 03 December 2008 8:08
by edkemper
Truncated domes (detectable warnings) infront and on the side of disabled parking stalls- 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 12 233
Fri, 28 November 2008 11:46
by edkemper
circular benches and accessibility Naveed 3 67
Tue, 25 November 2008 16:11
by edkemper
And speaking of signs... SBS_Architect 10 185
Tue, 25 November 2008 16:06
by edkemper
Hobart found lacking on ADA compliance edkemper 0 32
Tue, 25 November 2008 15:35
existing vs new street radius ramps streamwalker 4 62
Fri, 21 November 2008 19:47
by ADAguy
Disabled Access legal argument merits Jim Fruit 25 351
Thu, 20 November 2008 14:38
by ADAguy
Use of ballard/s as tire stop? CCHARR 18 253
Wed, 19 November 2008 14:07
by edkemper
side approach to sinks HENCHALWOOG 22 287
Wed, 19 November 2008 10:38
by zak822
Lavatory clearance at angled wall SBS_Architect 5 78
Tue, 18 November 2008 14:42
by QSR Designer
ada sign heights JoeH1 16 217
Tue, 18 November 2008 5:07
by M. Handler,Architect
Hand Rail Diameters Underdog 18 243
Mon, 17 November 2008 16:13
by hil_CA
Fair Housing & Elevator Code Glen 8 94
Sat, 15 November 2008 13:59
by edkemper
Cane Detection Area under Stair Alex Morassut 17 218
Thu, 13 November 2008 9:39
by edkemper
Crosswalk markings at handicap curb ramp James Secosky 7 97
Wed, 12 November 2008 21:04
by Jim Fruit
Obama's Plan for People with Disabilities sublime2 8 184
Wed, 12 November 2008 13:55
by Jim Fruit
architect duty Jon_Sacramento 52 548
Fri, 07 November 2008 1:27
by Jim Fruit
Ramp Landing Change in Direction Deb 3 59
Thu, 06 November 2008 15:11
by ADAguy
Hotel remodel of detached bldg and ADA Stu_SLO 8 97
Thu, 06 November 2008 8:16
by Stu_SLO
NH Supreme Court on winter access to sidewalks edkemper 11 155
Mon, 03 November 2008 9:32
by CCHARR
Accessible Bar/Dining Counter SBS_Architect 5 95
Fri, 31 October 2008 18:38
by Jim Fruit
Professional Medical Offices DM 15 286
Fri, 31 October 2008 13:54
by BrentWiese
casp Jon_Sacramento 11 185
Thu, 30 October 2008 13:25
by edkemper
How to spend money for disabled access when your state is drowning in debt SharonToji 11 141
Wed, 29 October 2008 22:01
by The Enforcer
Ohio State University - ADA Seminar edkemper 9 121
Mon, 27 October 2008 22:27
by edkemper
ADA regulations and California Building Code! GoodEngr 4 190
Mon, 27 October 2008 9:38
by edkemper
Equal Access JimDanDee 9 148
Mon, 27 October 2008 9:27
by Dennis G. Nolan
Doors in Series - Vestibules AC 4 120
Sun, 26 October 2008 21:28
by The Enforcer
Access at exit stair mjblalock 3 92
Sun, 26 October 2008 21:19
by The Enforcer
change in occupancy and chapter 34 of IBC HENCHALWOOG 4 103
Sun, 26 October 2008 21:18
by The Enforcer
Sign height ADAguy 8 137
Sun, 26 October 2008 20:28
by The Enforcer
ADA Standards Tech Sheets Glen 6 130
Thu, 16 October 2008 15:52
by Glen
Carports attached to triplex need to be accessible? 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 5 135
Wed, 15 October 2008 16:29
by Left Coast Architect
limited access doors at bank CCHARR 1 60
Wed, 15 October 2008 15:45
by needtolearn
>5% non-ramp @ parking Bretc 60 723
Tue, 14 October 2008 18:53
by edkemper
Path to the Trash enclosure CCHARR 40 557
Tue, 14 October 2008 18:43
by edkemper
CBC & ADA? The Enforcer 25 376
Tue, 14 October 2008 8:22
by rlga_AZ
Handrail at one-riser stair SBS_Architect 39 440
Wed, 08 October 2008 15:29
by CCHARR
service-dog law in the News M. Handler,Architect 6 97
Wed, 08 October 2008 13:55
by edkemper
TYPE A ? GEO_Elect. from PA 5 137
Wed, 08 October 2008 10:52
by Thomd51
Restaurant clear aisles width between seating booths. 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 11 211
Wed, 08 October 2008 10:29
by CCHARR
07cbc floor slot width BrentWiese 15 184
Tue, 07 October 2008 16:28
by edkemper
Max. force for pushing or pulling an open door? Fancy_Nancy 25 317
Tue, 07 October 2008 9:23
by edkemper
Churches vs ADA codeman 12 168
Tue, 07 October 2008 9:08
by edkemper
2007cbc 1803.3 site grading BrentWiese 71 705
Fri, 03 October 2008 12:39
by edkemper
Kentucky Code Sharon 2 53
Thu, 02 October 2008 19:33
by PMR_AU
different M. Handler,Architect 4 92
Thu, 02 October 2008 9:40
by edkemper
Access Ramps Aijo 16 224
Thu, 02 October 2008 9:33
by edkemper
Door Swing clearance in Hotels AC 3 77
Wed, 01 October 2008 23:32
by needtolearn
Door clearances @ angled wall arctec 9 164
Wed, 01 October 2008 13:55
by edkemper
Ramp Landing overlapping with Handrail Extensions ncasper 10 136
Tue, 30 September 2008 16:31
by ADAguy
07cbc 1114b.4.5 visual alarms BrentWiese 2 46
Tue, 30 September 2008 14:52
by CCHARR
Review of compliance Sarahjt07 6 111
Tue, 30 September 2008 10:16
by edkemper
07cbc 1116B.1.9 square shoulders BrentWiese 3 52
Tue, 30 September 2008 9:17
by BrentWiese
Assistive Listening signs msh 2 53
Mon, 29 September 2008 18:52
by SharonToji
Caltrans and truncated domes Stu_SLO 0 35
Mon, 29 September 2008 13:42
Existing Building Denise Moore 4 147
Mon, 29 September 2008 13:01
by edkemper
Arrangement of parking spaces- 2007 CBC, Section 1129B.3, item #3 CodeQPoster-ISN 20 280
Mon, 29 September 2008 11:30
by QSR Designer
Clear height in parking garage C & A 3 55
Mon, 29 September 2008 10:15
by M. Handler,Architect
ADA Compliance for visually impaired emergency assistance shoff 18 198
Mon, 29 September 2008 9:32
by hil_CA
Wheelchair Access Ramps ToniAE 1 39
Sat, 27 September 2008 14:39
by edkemper
ADA and Public Pools ToniAE 1 34
Sat, 27 September 2008 14:33
by edkemper
calif. ada signage reference signada 25 286
Fri, 26 September 2008 16:54
by edkemper
08ada vs 03ansi a117.1 braille dims BrentWiese 14 163
Fri, 26 September 2008 9:53
by BrentWiese
Brail Sign On Drinking Fountains For The Visioning Impaired Mai Cha 2 51
Thu, 25 September 2008 22:15
by SharonToji
Accessible drinking fountain Naveed 7 89
Thu, 25 September 2008 15:45
by edkemper
Accessible Trash Encl Poll Stu_SLO 0 85
Thu, 25 September 2008 14:26
accessible trash enclosures Jerri 1 35
Thu, 25 September 2008 13:36
by the codeyman
Changes in level, is there a requirement for a detectable warning? Irving 7 89
Thu, 25 September 2008 10:28
by edkemper
When do I need an Elevator? Ron Leurquin 1 36
Wed, 24 September 2008 8:59
by M. Handler,Architect
What ADA edition is current law? codeman 4 89
Tue, 23 September 2008 23:50
by The Enforcer
Restrooms petuniafrog 7 192
Tue, 23 September 2008 23:25
by The Enforcer
Calif ADA Seminar Stu_SLO 6 148
Tue, 23 September 2008 15:43
by BrentWiese
Water founatin for handicap? Fancy_Nancy 3 68
Tue, 23 September 2008 14:55
by M. Handler,Architect
Furniture/other items in restrooms and other places Aijo 11 175
Tue, 23 September 2008 14:25
by Aijo
Access Ramp in Columbia mikeelia 12 176
Tue, 23 September 2008 9:48
by edkemper
San Diego's ADA Coordinator fate paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA 2 65
Sat, 20 September 2008 0:00
by The Enforcer
Second Circuit Civil Rights Blog M. Handler,Architect 1 40
Fri, 19 September 2008 22:50
by ADAguy
Red Bluff's disabled access in the news M. Handler,Architect 0 35
Fri, 19 September 2008 9:44
CA - Cafe accessibility yurt 9 154
Thu, 18 September 2008 12:13
by edkemper
Janitor Closet in Group Occupancy I Vasile C 2 59
Tue, 16 September 2008 14:12
by Vasile C
Mill Valley hasn't learned anything edkemper 43 490
Tue, 16 September 2008 9:15
by edkemper
SFR as a short term rental BrentWiese 16 182
Mon, 15 September 2008 11:21
by ADAguy
Exception to door threshold? kohalakat 9 161
Mon, 15 September 2008 8:24
by CCHARR
California Door Clearances ncasper 7 129
Sun, 14 September 2008 13:30
by The Enforcer
Toilet seat covers over grab bars QSR Designer 10 150
Sat, 13 September 2008 12:55
by QSR Designer
2003 ansi A117.1 HENCHALWOOG 3 58
Sat, 13 September 2008 7:28
by HENCHALWOOG
Clearance in front of water closet in single-accommodation toilet, 2007 CBC CodeQPoster-ISN 33 556
Fri, 12 September 2008 14:44
by ADAguy
ADA Soap Dispenser? REBYBEE 18 229
Thu, 11 September 2008 14:06
by M. Handler,Architect
Drive-through rules vex Modestan in wheelchair M. Handler,Architect 3 103
Thu, 11 September 2008 13:16
by M. Handler,Architect
Elevator call buttons pohljm 5 73
Wed, 10 September 2008 13:41
by edkemper
Stair identification signs msh 6 89
Wed, 10 September 2008 1:40
by SharonToji
SB1608 !? ADAguy 7 192
Tue, 09 September 2008 22:48
by The Enforcer
Newly required WC clear floor space, existing toilet room QSR Designer 10 161
Mon, 08 September 2008 16:51
by edkemper
ADA Workshop by Assemblyman Roger Niello edkemper 5 87
Mon, 08 September 2008 16:48
by edkemper
Yuba City -in the news M. Handler,Architect 3 79
Sat, 06 September 2008 15:58
by edkemper
Parking Stall and Access Aisle Slope - Diagonal ncasper 12 189
Fri, 05 September 2008 23:24
by The Enforcer
more on truncated dome placement-help! Jon_Sacramento 19 368
Thu, 04 September 2008 21:20
by The Enforcer
drinking fountain location (Cal-ADA help!) H.M. 8 170
Wed, 03 September 2008 15:43
by M. Handler,Architect
required seating cda 6 110
Wed, 03 September 2008 9:05
by edkemper
Braille Characters at Room ID Signs paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA 4 102
Wed, 03 September 2008 7:30
by SharonToji
in the news M. Handler,Architect 1 38
Tue, 02 September 2008 8:50
by edkemper
Doors swinging into door access space SharonToji 11 183
Sun, 31 August 2008 12:48
by edkemper
Apartments & Access edkemper 7 124
Fri, 29 August 2008 9:46
by ADAguy
4.30.8 Illumination Levels ADAguy 2 64
Tue, 26 August 2008 7:39
by ADAguy
counter height vs hippa? CCHARR 5 123
Mon, 25 August 2008 11:02
by CCHARR
First CASp Exams KimJun 15 345
Mon, 25 August 2008 9:09
by the codeyman
residential shower accessibility Bretc 7 89
Mon, 25 August 2008 9:08
by M. Handler,Architect
Another "Free forum" to discuss disabilities act M. Handler,Architect 3 85
Mon, 25 August 2008 8:54
by edkemper
Local News edkemper 0 33
Fri, 22 August 2008 12:49
This week in the news-Correcting ADA sidewalk violations M. Handler,Architect 0 41
Fri, 22 August 2008 8:20
tax breaks M. Handler,Architect 0 24
Fri, 22 August 2008 8:06
Pinball Arcade Accessibility ? QSR Designer 5 86
Thu, 21 August 2008 22:51
by The Enforcer
Width of aisles within Pharmacy- 2007 CBC, Section 1123B CodeQPoster-ISN 31 438
Thu, 21 August 2008 22:30
by The Enforcer
Home office in Single Family Dwelling sublime2 8 123
Thu, 21 August 2008 21:31
by RickAstoria
Hotel Industry-Proposed ADA Revisions Significantly Underestimate Costs M. Handler,Architect 0 38
Thu, 21 August 2008 13:15
removeable seats allowed? kk 6 91
Thu, 21 August 2008 9:20
by edkemper
He's baaaack! paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA 19 404
Thu, 21 August 2008 9:15
by edkemper
Electric Vehicles TOO Quiet? Underdog 1 35
Thu, 21 August 2008 7:23
by arkitekt3j
Door Opener in lieu of strike-edge JAdler 7 104
Wed, 20 August 2008 23:47
by The Enforcer
ada bathroom?? persdraft 7 191
Wed, 20 August 2008 12:57
by persdraft
Is an elevator required?? CCHARR 4 71
Tue, 19 August 2008 16:28
by CCHARR
In the Blogs M. Handler,Architect 11 177
Tue, 19 August 2008 15:00
by M. Handler,Architect
DOJ posting ADAguy 12 271
Tue, 19 August 2008 14:06
by edkemper
in the blogs=Lawsuits remind businesses they need to comply with ADA M. Handler,Architect 0 32
Tue, 19 August 2008 5:38
Ninth Circuit vs NASCAR M. Handler,Architect 0 27
Tue, 19 August 2008 5:37
Fire Alarm Pull Stations - DSA Issue with ADAAG mikeelia 15 141
Mon, 18 August 2008 20:35
by ADAguy
Accessible Parking for Existing Building JamesNew 4 113
Mon, 18 August 2008 16:15
by CCHARR
Guide curbs on ramps ADAguy 1 81
Tue, 12 August 2008 10:56
by edkemper
Detectable warnings at curb ramps pohljm 10 217
Fri, 08 August 2008 10:42
by ADAguy
Post ADA Handrails edkemper 7 122
Fri, 08 August 2008 10:36
by ADAguy
IN THE NEWS M. Handler,Architect 5 116
Fri, 08 August 2008 10:19
by edkemper
Handrail attachment edkemper 6 100
Thu, 07 August 2008 16:22
by ADAguy
CBC Chapter 11B definition Detecable Warning Stu_SLO 5 110
Thu, 07 August 2008 8:49
by mikeelia
They are still fighting access M. Handler,Architect 0 41
Thu, 07 August 2008 5:24
Surface of Detectable Warnings zak822 9 175
Thu, 07 August 2008 1:00
by The Enforcer
What is a door? Chip Kull_access/ADA 28 387
Sat, 02 August 2008 1:32
by The Enforcer
Wall hung items within required push/pull PPETIT 4 116
Fri, 01 August 2008 22:07
by ADAguy
Accessibility in R-2.1, R-2.1.1 etc. in the CBC John deCourcy 9 188
Fri, 01 August 2008 15:48
by stanley morris
Clear Isles? edkemper 5 115
Fri, 01 August 2008 15:26
by edkemper
Sharon? ADA-ABA Sign locations ADAguy 6 120
Thu, 31 July 2008 23:19
by The Enforcer
Accessible Parking paul l. bishop_SanDiego,CA 11 221
Wed, 30 July 2008 12:55
by edkemper
San Diego Accessibility Guide For Small Businesses M. Handler,Architect 17 262
Tue, 29 July 2008 9:07
by edkemper
ADA Detectable Warnings Questions codeman 6 139
Tue, 29 July 2008 8:59
by edkemper