Multi Family Accessibility (Earn 8 HSW)

• AIA Members/AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $130
• AIA Members with ‘Associate AIA’ designation: $70
• Non-members: $175

REFUND POLICY

Refunds must be requested in writing (by email) 5 business days prior to the program date. The refund amount will be paid by check.  AIA Triangle withholds the right to deny or approve any refund based on condition or circumstance.

• Participants must bring valid driver’s license to present at security gate
• No on-site registrations sold on the day of the program (pre-registration only)
• Because of security list, registrants will not be allowed to exchange registration with a different person if unable to attend. (See refund policy above)

Requirements that impact multi-family housing accessibility, as found in the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, the 2018 NC Building Code and its Accessibility Standard A117.1 – 2009, the 2010 ADA Standards and new safe harbor standards approved by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines.

• Upon completion of this program, participants will review relevant areas from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design will also be reviewed. 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.)
• 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.
• 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.
• Participants will understand the differences between A117.1 – 2009 and A117.1 – 2017 (the updated Accessibility Standard being referenced in jurisdictions referencing the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC)
• Participants will understand Department of Justice’s Accessibility Inspection Protocol (DOJ is the Federal Agency that enforces the Federal Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines)

Dominic Martinelli, Vice President, Accessibility Services