Cali_Code_Architect
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We're considering a voluntary seismic reinforcement on an existing commercial building in California. It's a masonry building and we're considering adding additional reinforcement.
An existing RR, where one wall be reinforced, is currently not accessible. Does it need to be made compliant? Or does a voluntary seismic reinforcement exempt having to be accessible compliant?
I recall something about a voluntary structural alteration not triggering the same accessibility requirements as a required structural alteration, which would require meeting the accessibility standards of chapter 11B. I can't seem to find anything it, and perhaps I'm getting it confused with 503.13 Voluntary Lateral Force-Resisting System Alterations.
An existing RR, where one wall be reinforced, is currently not accessible. Does it need to be made compliant? Or does a voluntary seismic reinforcement exempt having to be accessible compliant?
I recall something about a voluntary structural alteration not triggering the same accessibility requirements as a required structural alteration, which would require meeting the accessibility standards of chapter 11B. I can't seem to find anything it, and perhaps I'm getting it confused with 503.13 Voluntary Lateral Force-Resisting System Alterations.