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ADA & Accessibility Code FAQ for Construction
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| $1.99 | $1.99 |
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“Great field reference - Easier than the code when trying to check basic
ADA requirements in the field.”
- Quoddusical in iTunes Store
A handy field reference for Accessibility and American Disabilities Act
(ADA) code
issues in construction and building. This app contains a series of Frequently Asked Questions
to provide quick answers
with Code reference for more detail. The app refers to the most
commonly used requirements for accessibility issues from IBC 2006 and
ANSI A117.1 2003.
Obviously, the controlling building code and the Building Code Official
must be consulted to actually resolve any issues. Please understand that
this phone app is not the Building Code and cannot be used as a
substitute for the Building Code. Also, the American Disabilities Act
(ADA) sometimes conflicts with the current Codes.
Example:
You are laying out the sidewalk coming into an accessible entrance
and can't remember the allowable slopes and handrail requirements. You
think what is shown on the drawings isn't really going to meet the code
or the inspector's approval. By checking this phone app, you can quickly
get a reminder that 5% (5/8” per foot) is the maximum slope and 2% (1/4”
per foot) is the maximum cross-slope unless you want your sidewalk to be
considered a ramp, which then needs railings. Now when you talk with the
Design Professional or the Building Official, you won't just be
operating from memory.
Here's how it works:
1. The phone app provides five main categories to select.
2. After selecting a category, a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
can then be selected.
3. A helpful (hopefully) answer is shown.
4. Here is another example of a FAQ answer screen.
This phone app should be helpful for anyone who wants a quick
reference in their pocket. For more challenging issues, you always need
to go directly to the code.
