Which Standard To Use ?

[globe trekker]

Greetings to you all!

I have a project that has been designed using the 2010 ADA SAD. Our AHJ has

not adopted this standard to use! Instead we use the 2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1

Standard.

QUESTION # 1: Which standard do we use to perform plan review & inspections?

QUESTION # 2: Are there any legality (exposure) issues?

Thanks for your input!

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[RLGA]

Use both. The jurisdiction can only enforce what they adopt, but the owner is required to comply with both the code (enforced by the jurisdiction) and the ADA (enforced by the Department of Justice).

 

[mtlogcabin]

Question 1 The standard that you have legaly adopted

Question 2 Get a stamp made that has similar lanquage

"Compliance with the requirements of the state building code for physical accessibility to persons with disabilities does not necessarily guarantee compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Title 49, chapter 2, commonly known as the Montana Human Rights Act or other similar federal, state or local laws that mandate accessibility to commercial construction or multifamily housing."

State law requires this on permits.

Yes I know it needs to be updated.

 

[RLGA]

globe trekker:

Now that I reread your question, it seems that you work for the AHJ, correct? If so, then you can only enforce the ANSI standard, which is adopted by the IBC, unless your jurisdiction (or state) has adopted another standard.

However, the architect is required to comply with both, so they should indicate compliance with both standards on their documents.

 

[globe trekker]

However, the architect is required to comply with both, so they should indicatecompliance with both standards on their documents.

Ron,

That is the basis of my questions! Thay have listed ONLY the 2010 ADA SAD on their plans.,

and I am preparing a response comment letter back to them. Thanks for your input!

Also, yes, I work for an AHJ.

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[Paul Sweet]

I looked into this a few years ago, when our state building official adopted ADAAG for state projects, while IBC used ANSI, and found only a couple requirements in ANSI that ADAAG didn't cover. One was the vertical grab bar in toilet stalls. I can't remember the others, but I don't think they were significant.

 

[Architect1281]

The Code book specifies the 03 so that will get you your permits inspections and CO's cause most! building departments enforce the building code. If your client owner desires to avoid ADA type access lawsuits they should also comply with the federal law and its recognized standards. - those are generally enforced by Lawyers.

 

[lunatick]

I looked into this a few years ago, when our state building official adopted ADAAG for state projects, while IBC used ANSI, and found only a couple requirements in ANSI that ADAAG didn't cover. One was the vertical grab bar in toilet stalls. I can't remember the others, but I don't think they were significant.

ADAAG is a former Accessibility Standard. It is no replaced with SAD.

It is similar to the most recent ANSI. There are some provisions that are not in ANSI, and a few the other way.

Some states have adopted SAD as their Accessibility Code. Some have left ANSI referenced in the Code as well.

If SAD isn't enforced as a code, you shouldn't need to worry about it, other than to inform the public that SAD is outside your area of enforcement.