Ada Shop Talk

Special Guest Ida Antoniolli Clair AIA LEED AP CASp Join Mark and Paul for a great discussion with Ida Clair Principal Architect with the Division of State Architect (DSA). Learn more about how DSA operates and the complexities of the code developed process, the new adult changing station regulations, DSA Academy classes, upcoming changes to […] The post Episode 048 -Special Guest Ida Clair Principal Architect with DSA (Division of the State Architect) appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Lunchtime chat with Eric Sifuentes Join us for a lunchtime chat discussing the Certified Access Specialist Institute(CASI), the upcoming CASI Summit in October 2018 and challenging accessibility projects Eric has worked with. Eric is CASI president and Senior Project Coordinator, Associate Nacht & Lewis. Trained as an architect and on-track for licensure in California as an architect, Mr. Sifuentes is […] The post Episode 047 -Eric Sifuentes, CASI President and Senior Project Coordinator, Associate Nacht & Lewis appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Lunchtime chat with Kaylan Dunlap and Bill Zellmer How would you go about managing 87,000 barriers to access, a class action lawsuit on over 24 hospital campuses over a 10-year period? Did we mention the price? $240,000,000! Yes, that’s Million with 6 zeros. Join us for a great discussion and the efforts that Sutter Health has gone […] The post Episode 046 – A $240,000,000 Barrier Removal Project with Kaylan Dunlap & Bill Zellmer appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Questions discussed this episode Roger – What is your opinion on the changes by the House of Representatives to the ADA? (ADA Education and Reform Act H.R.620) ADA Education and Reform Act H.R.620 Nickolas – Hello, my question is regarding public sidewalks. I understand that the typically required width is 5 feet, and if the sidewalk […] The post Episode 045 – Opinions on H.R. 620 ADA Education and Reform Act…..Where to measure cross slope for walks 5’……. A Shower or Rinsing Station?….and more appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

If you are not familiar with the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) or would like to know more about their efforts and directives, join us for an informative conversation with Angela Jemmott, Executive Director with the California Commission on Disability Access. In this episode, Angella talks about some of the Commissions achievements, accomplishments as well as […] The post Episode 044 -Angela Jemmott, Executive Director California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Dave – In your opinion would an ophthalmology office on the second floor of an office building be required to have vertical access provided? An ophthalmologist is actually an MD, so I am thinking that the elevator exemption might not be allowed. Would it be different for an optometrist, chiropractor, dentist, etc. who are not […] The post Episode 043 -Vertical Access Not Required For A Medical Office…..? appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Join Paul & Mark down a “rabbit hole” regarding the new valuation threshold announced by DSA and how to apply the unreasonable hardship provisions in 2016 CBC Section 11B-202.4 Path of Travel Requirements in Alterations, Additions, and Structural Repairs. For example, how to determine the 20% accessibility upgrades obligation for additions, alterations and, structural repairs when they are over […] The post Episode 042 – 2018 Valuation Threshold Updated and How This Effects Unreasonable Hardship appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Questions answered this episode: Roger – An Existing Hotel in California, built before 1992 is planning an addition adding a second floor with 6 new guest rooms. The preliminary design shows new exterior stairs to each of the new guest rooms. Reviewing CBC 11B-224 there does not seem to be a requirement to have all […] The post Episode 041 – Is An Elevator Required For New Hotel Rooms? Is An Accessible Route Required To A Church Mezzanine Addition? appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Questions answered this episode: John – Hey guys. Just wanted to follow up on your ADA Shop Talk discussion regarding yellow detectable warnings. I understand your logic for yellow not being required at curb ramps, islands or cut-through medians being that those elements are not ‘specifically’ identified in 11B-705.1.1.3 for the yellow requirement, but if a […] The post Episode 040 – The door landing is on the public sidewalk, what do I do?, Are signs required to comply on the second floor of a CMDU?, More on truncated domes. appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.

Questions answered this episode: Roger– An architect asked me if about allowable slopes in angled parking stalls and whether the “triangular sections” at the head of the stall and the foot of the stall could have slopes > 1:48 and possibly have a column in these locations (See attached sketch) – it would seem that […] The post Episode 039 – How Do You Measure Angled Parking Stalls? Are Yellow Truncated Domes Required? Does Accessibility Apply To Care Homes Converted To Apartments? appeared first on ADA Shop Talk.