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I'm curious what this community's thoughts are on this. If I provide a private backyard to an adaptable multi-family unit on the primary entry level, do I need to make that private yard area accessible? If so, what defines the extent of that accessibility?
In my mind, controlling code section would be:
1102A.3.1, Item 3 - "All rooms or spaces located on the primary entry level shall be served by an accessible route and shall comply with the provisions in Division IV. Rooms and spaces located on the primary entry level and subject to this chapter may include but are not limited to kitchens, powder rooms, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms or hallways."
If I provided a single minimum dimension concrete landing at the exterior of the door, with a flush transition, would I be in compliance?
What is at stake is whether the exterior wall at the rear of the unit would need a concrete curb. Because if a resident in an adaptable unit wanted to have an accessible patio, we would want to provide a curb and plan for a weep screed minimum 2" above the flatwork elevation. But if we are not required to provide that patio, then we would not need to provide a curb in the wall. However, if we provided a curb without providing flatwork, the curb would be higher above the adjacent grade than the structural engineer allows.
Hope that's enough info, curious to get some feedback!
In my mind, controlling code section would be:
1102A.3.1, Item 3 - "All rooms or spaces located on the primary entry level shall be served by an accessible route and shall comply with the provisions in Division IV. Rooms and spaces located on the primary entry level and subject to this chapter may include but are not limited to kitchens, powder rooms, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms or hallways."
If I provided a single minimum dimension concrete landing at the exterior of the door, with a flush transition, would I be in compliance?
What is at stake is whether the exterior wall at the rear of the unit would need a concrete curb. Because if a resident in an adaptable unit wanted to have an accessible patio, we would want to provide a curb and plan for a weep screed minimum 2" above the flatwork elevation. But if we are not required to provide that patio, then we would not need to provide a curb in the wall. However, if we provided a curb without providing flatwork, the curb would be higher above the adjacent grade than the structural engineer allows.
Hope that's enough info, curious to get some feedback!