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Commercial Accessibility CE Seminar (4 LU|HSW)
| PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS (COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCIES) |
| ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM – 4 AIA LU/HSW |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Check-In begins at 7:30 AM) |
| (Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 23 @ 11:59 PM) |
| In-person only | Coffee + Light Snacks will be provided |
| Center for Architecture and Design (CfAD) |
| 14 E Peace Street | Raleigh, NC 27601
4 LU|HSW |
- AIA Members/AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $75
- AIA Members with ‘Associate AIA’ designation: $45
- Non-members: $105
- Group pricing of six or more members: $65 (include names of attendees)
- Group pricing of six or more non-members: $95 each (include names of attendees)
AGENDA
Applying Accessibility Requirements Applicable to your Projects to Stadiums & Arenas
- Revisiting Applicable State & Federal Accessibility Standards
- Case Study: Unique Accessibility Challenges & Issues
- Review of Accessibility Considerations of NFL Stadium Opening in the Fall of 2026
- Including Exterior Accessible Routes, Accessible Parking, Entrances, Ticketing, Point of Sale Concessions/Merchandise Locations, Toilet Rooms and how the number and location of Wheelchair Viewing Locations are determined
- Unique Spaces to Accommodate Sensitivity Issues, Adult Changing Tables, etc.
- Behind the Scenes Review of Locker Rooms and Player Amenities (Spa, Whirlpool, Saunas, etc.)
REFUND POLICY
Refunds must be requested in writing (by email) 5 business days prior to the program date. AIA Triangle withholds the right to deny or approve any refund based on condition or circumstance.
About this Course
This course is intended to educate the learner on the new requirements of ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2017 edition.
Prerequisite Knowledge:
None
HSW Justification:
Designing accessible and equitable environments is critical to the health, safety, and welfare of its occupants. This course covers accessibility as it relates to project planning and design, project development and documentation, and construction and evaluation.
Learning Objective 1:
Attendees will be able to compare and contrast their state building code’s scoping for accessibility requirements with the 2017 ICC ANSI A117.1 Standards requirements.
Learning Objective 2:
Attendees will gain insight into the development of federal laws that impact accessibility, including the ADA, ABA, etc.
Learning Objective 3:
Attendees will learn the technical requirements for accessibility features within commercial occupancies as referenced in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2017. This includes a focus on the requirements for accessible routes (doors, ramps, walking surfaces, lifts), toilet & bathing rooms, special occupancies (assembly areas, employee work areas, etc.).
Learning Objective 4:
Attendees will be able to compare and contrast their state building code’s technical requirements for accessibility (i.e. ICC ANSI A117.1 – 2017) with the 2010 ADA Standards requirements.
Dominic Marinelli, Vice President, Accessibility Services
Mr. Marinelli is a certified Accessibility Specialist/Plans Examiner by the International Code Council and serves on various committees including American National Standard Institute Residential Committee which he serves as Chair. He also represented the United Spinal Association on the US Access Board’s Emergency Transportable Housing Advisory Committee.
Mr. Marinelli holds a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is certified in code enforcement by the New York State Department of State Codes Division and as an Accessibility Specialist/Plans Examiner by the International Codes Council (ICC).
