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10/8/09 – The New York State Parking Association 17th Annual Conference

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:51:04 +0000

The Grand Island Resort and Conference Center
100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
“Accessible Parking Update”
United Spinal Association will provide attendees with an overview of accessible parking requirements that are found in the New York State building code, property maintenance code and federal requirements including ADAAG and the Revised ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. To register for this program, visit www.nyspa.net

10/9/09 – 53rd Annual Conference – Society of American Registered Architects

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:18:48 +0000

Accessibility Update and the Accessibility of Target Field
The Marquette Hotel , Minneapolis, Minnesota – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
United Spinal Association will provide a presentation in conjunction with a tour of Target Field on the accessibility of the new ballpark and our experience as consultants on the design and construction of the new facility.

For information, please contact Melissa M. Graftaas, AIA, ARA, LEED AP at 218-724-5568 or visit www.sara-national.org

10/14/09 – North Carolina’s New Accessibility Code: Chapter 11 vs. Volume 1C

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:14:19 +0000

Holiday Inn Brownstone Hotel & Conference Center, Raleigh, NC
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This course will provide an overview of North Carolina state & federal accessibility requirements, including new access standards & harmonization with federal laws, including the Revised ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

Common problem application areas including exterior & interior accessible routes, accessible parking, options for vertical access & toilet and bathing facilities will be discussed. Alterations to existing buildings, accessible means of egress and residential accessibility and compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act will also be covered.

For more information about this program, please contact Heather Vance with AIA North Carolina at hvance@aianc.org.

11/12/09 Accessibility Requirements Impacting Commercial Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:58:19 +0000

Pratt Institute, 144 West 14th Street, New York, New York
Accessibility Requirements Impacting Commercial Occupancies
United Spinal Association will provide an accessibility update presentation on the accessibility requirements in New York City, ADAAG and the Revised ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. This 6 hour program is offered at Pratt Institute. All attendees receive 6 AIA continuing education units that are applicable towards health, safety and welfare (HSW) requirements.

Please contact Karen Miletsky, Associate Director CCPS at 212-647-7299 or kmiletsk@pratt.edu to register for this class.

11/13/09 Accessibility Requirements Impacting Residential Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:48:33 +0000

Pratt Institute, 144 West 14th Street, New York, New York
Requirements Impacting Residential Occupancies
United Spinal Association will provide an accessibility update presentation on the residential accessibility requirements in New York City. This 6 hour program is offered at Pratt Institute. All attendees receive 6 AIA continuing education units that are applicable towards health, safety and welfare (HSW) requirements.

Please contact Karen Miletsky, Associate Director CCPS at 212-647-7299 or kmiletsk@pratt.edu to register for this class.

11/18/09 – Requirements of New York State Building Code for Commercial Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0000

NYS Fire Academy-Clay, NY
This class is an overview of the accessibility requirements of the Building Code of New York State for commercial buildings. The training will focus on accessibility requirements for exterior routes, parking, entrances, interior routes, vertical accessibility and accessible means of egress. This segment is part of The Basic Training program offered by the New York State Department of State Code Enforcement and Administration for New York State Code Enforcement Officials.

Please contact the NYSDOS educational unit at 518-474-4073 for registration information.

12/2/09 – Requirements of New York State Building Code for Commercial Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:45:03 +0000

NYS Fire Academy-Hauppauge, NY
This class is an overview of the accessibility requirements of the Building Code of New York State for commercial buildings. The training will focus on accessibility requirements for exterior routes, parking, entrances, interior routes, vertical accessibility and accessible means of egress. This segment is part of The Basic Training program offered by the New York State Department of State Code Enforcement and Administration for New York State Code Enforcement Officials.

Please contact the NYSDOS educational unit at 518-474-4073 for registration information.

12/3/09 – AIA New York City Procrastinator’s Days – Accessibility Requirements Update: Residential

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:41:40 +0000

AIA NY Chapter, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
“Accessibility Requirements Update: Residential” will provide attendees with an update on the new accessibility requirements that impact the design and construction of multi-family dwelling units in New York City, per the newly adopted NYC building code. The scoping requirements for residential occupancy classifications will be reviewed, along with an emphasis on the problem application areas for dwelling units, including toilet rooms and kitchen layouts. This program qualifies for health, safety and welfare (HSW) credit.

To register, contact Tara Pyle at the Center for Architecture at tpyle@aiany.org or 212.358.6112.

12/9/09 – Requirements of New York State Building Code for Commercial Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:39:02 +0000

NYS Fire Academy- Montour Falls, NY
This class is an overview of the accessibility requirements of the Building Code of New York State for commercial buildings. The training will focus on accessibility requirements for exterior routes, parking, entrances, interior routes, vertical accessibility and accessible means of egress. This segment is part of The Basic Training program offered by the New York State Department of State Code Enforcement and Administration for New York State Code Enforcement Officials.

Please contact the NYSDOS educational unit at 518-474-4073 for registration information.

12/10/09 – Requirements of New York State Building Code for Commercial Occupancies

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:37:26 +0000

NYS Fire Academy- Salamanca, NY
This class is an overview of the accessibility requirements of the Building Code of New York State for commercial buildings. The training will focus on accessibility requirements for exterior routes, parking, entrances, interior routes, vertical accessibility and accessible means of egress. This segment is part of The Basic Training program offered by the New York State Department of State Code Enforcement and Administration for New York State Code Enforcement Officials.

Please contact the NYSDOS educational unit at 518-474-4073 for registration information.