09/17/2020 – Designing for Accessibility under ADA Standards and IBC – Fort Myers, FL

Seminar Agenda

Presented by Kristi J. Avalos

8:30-12:15      Complying with Federal and State Accessibility Requirements

                            (Includes 15-minute break)

                            History and development of the International Building Code (IBC)

                            Development of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards

                                          for Accessible Design

                            Relationship between ADA federal requirements and IBC

                            Entities and facilities that are covered

                            Scoping requirements

                            Readily-achievable barrier removal

                            Alterations

                            New construction

                            New policies and procedures

                            Safe harbors

12:15-1:15        Lunch

1:15-4:00        Meeting Standards in ADA Standards and the IBC
                            (Includes 15-minute break) 

                           Path of travel

                           Accessible parking

                           Exterior accessible routes

                           Ramps and stairways

                           Entrances and doors

                           Interior accessible routes

                           Accessible toilet facilities

                           Showers

                           Drinking fountains

                           Signage standards

                           Accessible kitchen facilities

                           Assembly areas

                           Assistive listening systems

                           Recreational facilities

4:00-4:30        Reviewing New Materials/Technologies and

                            Anticipated Developments in Codes/Standards