Multi Family Accessibility

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED

 Multi-Family Accessibility

September 11, 2019 | 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (Registration begins at 9:00 am)

PNC Arena | 1400 Edwards Mill Road | Raleigh

8 HSW Credits  | Lunch Provided

AIA Members/Sponsors:  $130 | AIA Member with Assoc. AIA Designation: $70

Non Members: $150 | Students: $60

This 8-hour course will provide attendees with a review of the accessibility requirements that impact multi-family housing accessibility, as found in the 2018 NC Building Code and the 2009 ANSI A117.1 standard.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of this program, participants will review relevant areas from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design will also be reviewed.
2. Participants will examine problem application areas in applying these requirements to public and common-use areas including exterior amenities, exterior accessible routes, accessible parking and interior features (mail rooms, fitness centers, community rooms, kitchens, etc.)
3. Participants will understand the differences of the new North Carolina Building Code and its impact on Residential Occupancies. Participants will recognize requirements within residential units with focus on the different requirements applicable to Type A and Type B Units including unit entries, door thresholds, kitchen clearances, appliances, bathroom clearances, fixtures, patios/balconies and operable parts within the dwelling unit.
4. Participants will understand how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) impact publicly-funded projects including the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. Participants will further identify and distinguish settlements and court cases along with common issues on accessibility plan reviews.

PRESENTED BY

Dominic Martinelli, Vice President, Accessibility Services

Dominic Marinelli has been with the United Spinal Association for 31 years.

Accessibility Services is a program of the United Spinal Association (formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association).  Since our founding in 1946 we have participated in the drafting as well as the interpretation of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, the 1991 ADA Standards and the 2010 ADA Standards as well as the American National Standards Institute Committee for Accessibility and Usability to Buildings and Facilities to develop A117.1, the accessibility standard referenced by building code’s throughout the country. 

The team also works to develop the accessibility requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with the International Codes Council (ICC)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Be sure to watch Friday Facts and check the website prior to the program for any last-minute program updates or announcements
• So we may have accurate counts, if for some reason you are unable to attend the program, please email chris@aiatriangle.org

Registration Refund Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing no later than 14 days prior to the date of the program. Requests for refunds may be emailed to info@aiatriangle.org for consideration. The approved refund amount will be paid by check or credit card depending on original payment method and may be subject to a service fee.  AIA Triangle withholds the right to deny or approve any refund based on condition or circumstance.

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