Stepping Thru – Vignette Series: Exceptions & Nuances in the ADA Standards & CBC

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Stepping Thru – Vignette Series: Exceptions & Nuances in the ADA Standards & CBC

DESCRIPTION
Thru photographs, we will review areas of the ADA Standards and CBC that are small footnotes or exceptions in the reg-ulations. We will also review the speciﬁc regulation exceptions that are applicable that can have a large impact on a project whether it is new or existing construction. We will also have a quick look at items that are not speciﬁcally delin-eated and what you do with them.

SUMMARY
Thru photographs, we will review areas of the ADA Standards and CBC that are small footnotes or exceptions, which can have a large impact on a project whether new or existing, as well as a quick look at items that are not delineated and what you do with them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify typical exceptions and nuances within the regulations and how they can be applied
Recognize the impact these can have on a project whether new or existing
Understand what to do with items that are not speciﬁcally delineated
Look for installation solutions rather than technical interpretations

typically 1½ hours for the full seminar

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