ADA 2010 refers to the IBC for accessible means of egress.
Exception 1 to Article 1007. 1 IBC 2009/2012 [Accessible means of egress...] reads “Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buidlings.”
Does/should this exception apply if the only alteration to the existing building is to provide an accessible elevatior to a basement assembly space that requires two means of egress [neither existing means is accessible and one is thru a storage room with 3 gas-fired appliances leading to a Bilco door that can only be opened from inside]. Even if the new elevator were compliant for accessible egress, still only one means of egress would be provided, compared to two that would be required for new construction or an addition.
I'm looking for justification to the owner that this exemption does not or should not apply as it creates a hazardous condition for the handicapped unless one or more means of accessible egress is provided. DOJ guidance notes the exemption without further comment.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Exception 1 to Article 1007. 1 IBC 2009/2012 [Accessible means of egress...] reads “Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buidlings.”
Does/should this exception apply if the only alteration to the existing building is to provide an accessible elevatior to a basement assembly space that requires two means of egress [neither existing means is accessible and one is thru a storage room with 3 gas-fired appliances leading to a Bilco door that can only be opened from inside]. Even if the new elevator were compliant for accessible egress, still only one means of egress would be provided, compared to two that would be required for new construction or an addition.
I'm looking for justification to the owner that this exemption does not or should not apply as it creates a hazardous condition for the handicapped unless one or more means of accessible egress is provided. DOJ guidance notes the exemption without further comment.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.