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ADAAG vs. ANSI A117.1 for multi-family...

Stair handrails in A117.1 do not comply with ADAAG. A117.1 allows less accessibility at sinks and lavatories.

The IBC's blanket exemption of group U structures from is a contrary to ADAAG. The exemption of walk-in coolers is contrary to ADAAG. The exemption of electrical and communication rooms is contrary to ADAAG (as we discussed at length) as is the exemption of raised security areas. The exemption of multiple single user toilet rooms is also inconsistent with ADAAG.

As you point out, DOJ is not really interested in enforcing ADAAG. That was the whole rational behind, "let's rewrite ADAAG to match the building code." They'd rather pretend that A117.1 is a safe harbor.
 
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