Recreational and sports facilities

[Mr. Inspector]

2012 IBC 1109.15 says the above shall be accessible

What use classification should a tennis or playground be?

A-4 can be used for indoor tennis courts

A-5 can be used for participation or viewing outdoor activities: Amusement park structures; Bleachers; Grandstands; Stadiums. Don't have any of these.

A-3 ...uses not classified elseware

 

[Coug Dad]

Is it under cover or open air?

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Open air. New park the township is building.

 

[mark handler]

http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/21944/files/ca_stateparksaccessguiderev_titlepagewithdisclaimer.pdf

 

[Coug Dad]

What concerns do you have? From an Occupancy standpoint, you could call it a "U".

 

[steveray]

What concerns do you have? From an Occupancy standpoint, you could call it a "U".

But then the U gets them out of all of the accessibility again.....1103.2.5 Utility buildings.

Occupancies in Group U are exempt from the requirements of this chapter other than the following:

1. In agricultural buildings, access is required to paved work areas and areas open to the general public.

2. Private garages or carports that contain required accessible parking.

I would go A5.......participation in .......outdoor activities.......including but not limited to........

 

[globe trekker]

But then the U gets them out of all of the accessibility again.....1103.2.5 Utility buildings.

This statement only applies to the I codes. Any new construction; of any occupancy group, will still be

required to comply with the Federal ADA Standards.

RE: Section 35.151 of 28 CFR Part 35

§ 35.151 New construction and alterations

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(a) Design and construction.

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(1) Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a publicentity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part ofthe facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if theconstruction was commenced after January 26, 1992.

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(2) Exception for structural impracticability.

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(i) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where apublic entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet therequirements. Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only inthose rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent theincorporation of accessibility features.(ii) If full compliance with this section would be structurally impracticable, compliancewith this section is required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. Inthat case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be madeaccessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable.(iii) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals withcertain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurallyimpracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be ensured to persons with othertypes of disabilities, (e.g., those who use crutches or who have sight, hearing, or

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mental impairments) in accordance with this section.



Also, see the link to a discussion we've had regarding ADA compliance.

http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/accessibility-links/7290-2010-ada-standards-accessible-design.html



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