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Spring 2010
by Jimmy Zuehl
Understanding what references establish your regional requirements is the most important part of accessible design. Unfortunately, it can be confusing for designers since there are so many references available.
It would be very difficult to address every standard and every local building code in one article. For the purpose of this newsletter the [...]
Spring 2010
by Craig Maniscalco
As with residential dwelling unit bathrooms, when working with multi-user commercial toilet rooms it is important to determine what applicable state or local building code applies to the project.
There are two standards that are most widely used and apply to commercial toilet rooms, they are: the ICC/ANSI A117.1 – 2003 Standard for [...]
Spring 2010
by Jennifer Perry
Single Use Toilet Rooms – sometimes referred to as Unisex Toilet Rooms – are scoped in the Revised ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines in Section 213.2 and also in the International Building Code (2006 IBC – Section 1109.2.1).
The IBC requires the installation of a unisex toilet room in assembly and mercantile occupancies where an [...]
Spring 2010
by Kleo King
Even the best plans can be executed incorrectly. We are often called on to do site reviews of restrooms after the owner has received a complaint from a person with a disability. If the site has been newly renovated or constructed, the owner is shocked that there are issues with access.
The [...]
Fall 2009
Accessibility Services is part of an exciting initiative with SUNY Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA) in regards to public transportation for people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research has awarded researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and SUNY Buffalo the IDeA Center a $4.7 [...]
Fall 2009
Too often our staffs at Accessibility Services meet designers who are unfamiliar with the building blocks of good accessible design, and who produce work that fails to meet the minimum requirements for accessibility. To make matters even worse, our staff has found that accessibility often plays a very small role in the overall architecture process. [...]
Fall 2009
During the International Code Council hearings in Baltimore on November 5, 2009, the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Committee voted to require existing residential occupancies undergoing alterations to comply with the requirements of the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (FH Act) in the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and IEBC.
The final action hearings for the next [...]
Fall 2009
In our summer issue we discussed liability of architects and contractors under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In this issue we will discuss their liability under the federal Fair Housing Act (FH Act), 42 USC §3604 et seq.
Section 3604(f) of the FH Act prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of a dwelling and defines [...]
Fall 2009
Accessibility Services is proud to announce the addition of Craig Maniscalco to our staff.
Craig has been active in the process of architecture throughout his career. His latest success was seeing the completion of Citi Field, the new ballpark for the New York Mets. His work with Populous (formerly HOK Sport) included review of the [...]
Summer 2009
Accessibility Services is proud to announce the addition of Jimmy J. Zuehl to the Accessibility Services staff.
Jimmy has been working in the field of architecture for over 10 years and has been active in the process of architecture throughout his career and has seen the completion of numerous projects, including projects in New York City. [...]
Summer 2009
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 USC 12181 et seq. prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in the design and construction of public accommodations and commercial facilities.
Examples of such facilities include sports arenas, stadiums, movie theaters, and hotels. The law clearly holds owners and operators of inaccessible facilities liable. This [...]
Summer 2009
United Spinal has been working with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop a code proposal within the 2010 supplement to the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) to require dwelling units undergoing significant alterations to comply with the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
Summer 2009
May, 2009 – Accessibility Services staff recently had the opportunity to provide training programs on the Revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines and Self-Advocacy in the US Virgin Islands.
The programs were sponsored by the DBTAC-Northeast ADA Center and the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) at the University of the Virgin Islands. [...]
Summer 2009
On May 21, 2009, Accessibility Services staff participated in The Philadelphia Multi-Family Housing Access Forum, a nationwide program launched in the spring of 2005 by the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice.
Newsletters >Spring 2009
United Spinal Member Appointed to Highest Accessibility Post
On Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 David M. Capozzi was named the new Executive Director of the United States Access Board. The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the [...]
Winter 2008
Enhancements to accessibility requirements are impacting both the national building code and its accessibility standard.
United Spinal Association’s Accessibility Services team represents its members and clients on the International Code Council’s national accessibility standard – A117.1 and in the development of accessibility related requirements within the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Existing Building [...]
Fall 2007
Accessibility Services to offer New Course
By Linda Stango, Senior Architect
To coincide with the adoption of the updated New York State Building Code and the New York City Construction Code, United Spinal Association will begin presenting a new continuing education program which reflects the changes in the both codes. The program will focus [...]
Newsletters >Spring 2007
ICC Accessibility Codes Help New York Fans with Disabilities
Enjoy Accessible Features of New Ballparks
By Dominic Marinelli, Director, Accessibility Services, United Spinal Association
Stadiums and arenas being planned and constructed today will provide accessibility features to better meet the needs of fans with disabilities. United Spinal Association has been working on several stadium projects [...]
Fall 2006
United Spinal’s Accessibility Services Team Kicks-Off Work as Education Providers with the International Codes Council (ICC)
By Dominic Marinelli, Director, Accessibility Services
United Spinal Association continues to expand the locations where their Accessibility Services team provides Accessibility Training to code enforcement officials, design professionals, safety managers and builders. As one of the longest tenured education [...]
Spring 2006
The Evolution of Accessibility Requirements
Design professionals and code enforcement officials have long benefited from United Spinal Association’s free technical assistance for compliance with a variety of state and federal accessibility requirements. The team has established a toll-free technical assistance hot-line (1-866-249-2441) to compliment our Accessibility Requirement’s web-forum, where questions and issues on accessibility [...]
Winter 2005
Update: Accessibility and Places of Assembly
No matter what program the general public gathers for, whether it be a sporting event, a concert, a theatrical performance, or a boat show, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires that it be accessible to all people, including those with physical disabilities. During the [...]
Spring 2005
2003 International Building Code declared Safe Harbor by HUD
By John Rooney
Compliance Specialist
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) decided the 2003 International Building (IBC) code “meets and exceeds” the Fair Housing Act’s (FHA) accessibility requirements. This will be a relief to architects who can be assured that their designs for multi-family [...]
Fall 2005 >Newsletters
Accessibility Update: Expect Changes in the 2006 International Building Code
By Dominic Marinelli
Director, Accessibility Services
Areas of Refuge
This Fall, during the final hearings on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) Detroit, Michigan they were several significant changes that will impact both the life safety and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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