2012 TASAnd a few surprises

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The information in this presentation is not a complete summary of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).

Remember to always apply the most stringent codes & regulations that may apply to your project. Application of items in this presentation may differ for various circumstances.

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‘Disability is a normal part of the human process’

Jim deJong

Learning Objectives

1. Use of TDLR Rules & Standards

2. How the new Standards are set-up

3. Use of ‘Safe Harbor’4. Importance of ‘Scoping’5. Key differences from prior

TAS

TAS Plan Review Who actually reads their plan

review ?

Why would you want a comprehensive plan review?

A nod & wink you drew a nice set of plans

- or maybe - Notify you if there are

discrepancies that you can address before a change order

Selecting your Accessibility Specialist

Experience in your type facility

Training Will they be sub-contracting

my project?

Proof of Submission Still required Submit plans no later than 20

days after date of issue

Form 042AB

Rules CH 68 Tells us where we apply the

2012 TAS Gives certain exemptions

Rules Exemptions Variances Submittal Requirements Public ROW Projects

Rules Ch 68.30 – 68.102

2012 TAS Ch 1 Application &

Administration Ch 2 Scoping Ch 3-10 Technical Standards

Ch1Conventions & Calculations

Referenced Standards Definitions

Ch2Scoping Tells us how to apply the

technical sections Ch 3-10

Advisories 201.1 Advisory Scoping Are advisories enforceable?

Yes where referencing another enforceable part of the standard

Recommendations for good practice

Effective dates Last date of building

permit/permit extension Where no permit, actual

physical start of construction On or after March 15, 2012

Safe Harbor

When was it built? Did it fully comply before

March 2012?

202.4

Safe Harbor What is covered under

Safe Harbor? Compliant “Path of travel”

elements

What is not covered? Any other altered element

Safe Harbor But it almost complies . . . Element by element safe

harbor. Prior Variances do not apply

RAS 2012-06

Safe Harbor Safe Harbor does not apply

In existing facilities where supplemental requirements don’t exist in 1991 Standards What does that mean?

Safe Harbor What if it costs too much to

bring them into compliance? A minimum of 20% of costs

shall be applied to accessible improvements

Balance may be deferred only by Variance

202.4, 106.5.25

Safe Harbor What are “path of travel”

elements? exterior approach parking restrooms telephones drinking fountains serving altered

area202.4

Path of Travel What if the tenant is making

the improvements? funded in their entirety by the

tenant with private funds and do not have funding, reimbursements, improvement funds of any kind provided by the landlord.

202.4 Ex 2 & RAS 2012-02

Barrier Removal Buyer beware. There is no obligation that pools

must have a lift on or before March 15, 2012.

There is an obligation for barrier removal in alterations & new construction. Postponed to May 21, 2012

ADA vs. TAS

Program Access Program access vs.

architectural compliance

Keeping your client informed

Difference between ADA & TAS ADA is a Civil Rights Law TAS is a Construction Law

Title I Employee areas Title II Public Buildings Title III Commercial

Religious entities under ADA guidelines under TAS guidelines

Ch 68.30 (3)

Elevator exemption

Yes now in Texas . . Private Buildings

Less than 3 stories or less than 3000 SF per floor unless a shopping center or

healthcare provider …

206.2.3

Curb ramps no longer contrasting color &

texture where within the site landing required at the top watch for new PROW

standards 68.102 applies in PROW

406, 68.102

Tolerances New standards have built-in

tolerances Use of Construction and

Manufacturing Tolerances Advisory tells us what is good practice

Should not be used as a proxy to overlook errors -Marsha Mazz

104

Importance of Scoping Tells us what type facility has

to comply What elements within the

facility have to comply Gives exceptions

Chapter 2

Scoping No accessible route required if

no pedestrian route is provided. Does not have to be paved.

Be careful how this is used Never use this exception in Fair Housing . . .

206.2

Scoping Stairs are still not part of an

accessible route.

Automatic entry doors are not required unless . . .

206.2.3.1

Scoping Protruding objects in

circulation paths Exceptions

in children’s play areas Within areas of sport activity

204.1

Scoping Children’s play areas Shall provide accessible route

within play area Shall connect entry & exit

points with ground level play components and required elevated play components

206.2.17

Scoping Ambulatory Toilet

Compartments One compartment required

where 6 or more fixtures are provided in a Toilet Room Total count of water closets

and/or urinals

213.3.1

Scoping Urinals

Where only one urinal is provided, it is not required to be accessible

Where two or more are provided, at least one shall be accessible

213.3.3

Scoping Exit signs

Must have raised character & Braille

216.4, 703.1, 703.2, 703.5

Scoping

Team or Player Seating At least one wheelchair space

serving team or player seating

206.2.2, 221.2.1.4

Scoping Lawn Seating

Where fixed seats are not provided, shall connect to an accessible route.

221.5

Scoping Assembly areas

221

Scoping Assembly areas

221

Scoping 221.2.2 Integration.

Wheelchair spaces shall be an integral part of the seating plan.

221.2.3 Lines of Sight and Dispersion Choices equal to other

spectators

Technical Standards

304.3

Building Blocks Turning space may

extend into toe & knee space below fixtures and other elements

Technical Standards Reach Ranges Affects operating controls Light switches , outlets, fire alarm

pulls, card readers, keypads

Exemptions for certain outlets/controls

HVAC Diffusers, certain outlets in Kitchens308

Technical Standards Reach Ranges

308.2 & 308.3

Technical Standards Water Closets

16”-18” to center of fixture from side wall

Lavatories prohibited from overlapping clear floor space Except in covered dwelling units

Grab bars, shelves, dispensers may overlap clear floor space

604.2, 604.3.2

Technical Standards Water Closets

Shorter grab bar permitted on rear wall where less wall space is provided due to special conditions

604.5.2

Technical Standards Toilet Rooms

Fixtures shall not overlap door maneuvering clearance

Door swing can overlap fixture clear floor space in single user Toilet

603.2.3

Technical Standards Toilet Paper Dispenser

604.7

Toilet Paper Dispenser Must clear 12” above grab bar &

1 ½” below grab bar Many large roll dispensers

may not comply

609.3

Technical Standards may use alternate shower

stalls

608.2

Technical Standards May use L-shape or straight seat in shower

610.3

Technical Standards Sign Locations

703

Technical Standards Sign Locations

703

Technical Standards Raised character & Braille 48”-60”AFF to bottom of

letters To latch side of opening

Or on face of door With closer & no hold-open device On Push face of door

703.4.2

Technical Standards Sinks in

Kitchens Break Rooms wet bars

606.2

Technical Standards Kitchens, Break Room or Wet Bar

parallel approach is permitted to a sink if no cooktop or conventional range is provided

Or minimum 5%,at least one shall comply

606.2

Technical Standards Kitchens & Kitchenettes

50% of storage shall be accessible

804.5, 8.11

Technical Standards Assembly Seating

No longer required in pairs Companion seats may be movable Companion seats must be

equivalent to seating provided in the immediate area.

Refer to Table 221.2.1 for quantity

802.3.2

Technical Standards 802 Assembly Seating

Aisle seats 5% shall have folding or

retractable armrests Designate with sign or marker

802.4

Technical Standards Benches

42” min width x 20”-24”deep Back support or fixed to a wall

903

Technical Standards Dressing, Fitting &

Locker Rooms Wheelchair space at

end of bench Scoped at Min. 5%

222 & 803, 903

Top 5 changes in TAS

1. Elevator exemption2. Toilet clearances3. Curb ramps4. Owner/Tenant responsibilities5. Safe harbor in existing

facilitiesBonus!Advisories

Stay tuned

Questions?

www.ada.govwww.license.state.tx.us/ab

Michael Love ICC RAS IIDA APA

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