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).
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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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