Multi Family Accessibility (Earn 8 HSW)

• AIA Members/AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $135
• AIA Members with ‘Associate AIA’ designation: $75
• Non-members: $195
• Group pricing of six or more members: $114.75 each (include names of attendees)
• Group pricing of six or more nonmembers: $175.50 each (include names of attendees)
  

AGENDA
Understanding the Differences:  The New North Carolina Building Code & Finally A117.1 – 2017 as they apply to Residential Occupancies!
Tara Barthelmess, North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal
Dom Marinelli, Accessibility Services (United Spinal Association)

Legal Trends in Accessibility
Terry Kitay, Baker Donelson

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency’s Accessibility Requirements
Russ Griffin, NCHFA
Toby Sutherland, NCHFA

Department of Justice Inspection Protocols
Gina Hillberry, Cohen Hillberry Architects
Lee Vandecarr, Pendergraph Properties

Typical Issues Identified During Inspections
Howard Roberts, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Regina Trantham, HUD (Contract Inspector)

CE:  8 hours HSW

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.

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