mtomarch
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Can anyone here explain what level of accessibility/adaptability/usability you need to comply with when renovating an apartment in NYC? I plan on moving plumbing, so I know that I'm activating some kind of requirement. I also have done the research and know about Type A and Type B units, Type A in R2 units, Chapter 11, Appendix P, ICC/ANSI A117.1, ADAAG, ADA, FHA, LL 58/87... the list just goes on and on.
But what I can't tell from any of this is; when you're renovating, as opposed to building new, which standard do you have to comply with? I'm on the fifth floor of a 30 unit elevator building, but the elevator isn't close to accessible. The front door to the unit is wide enough but doesn't have clearances on pull or push side. My unit is tiny, and cannot fit a Type A or even an Appendix P bathroom. I only have a 5' by 7' space to work with. I'm hoping to get away with a Type B bathroom that satisfies the 'usable' dimensional requirements.
Any help would be appreciated, even if the suggestion is just to apply for a permit and risk being rejected. What's the worst that could happen? I've not done this before.
Thanks
- Frustrated, AIA
But what I can't tell from any of this is; when you're renovating, as opposed to building new, which standard do you have to comply with? I'm on the fifth floor of a 30 unit elevator building, but the elevator isn't close to accessible. The front door to the unit is wide enough but doesn't have clearances on pull or push side. My unit is tiny, and cannot fit a Type A or even an Appendix P bathroom. I only have a 5' by 7' space to work with. I'm hoping to get away with a Type B bathroom that satisfies the 'usable' dimensional requirements.
Any help would be appreciated, even if the suggestion is just to apply for a permit and risk being rejected. What's the worst that could happen? I've not done this before.
Thanks
- Frustrated, AIA