Course Title: 2004 FBC Accessibility and Usability (Florida Requirements) V2a

Classification: Technical

Description:
Course Description
Designed to provide an in-depth look at the accessibility provisions of the 2004 FBC Chapter 11. Developed to introduce the topics of plan review and inspection for construction allowing the physically challenged, the visually impaired and the hearing impaired to use buildings of all types.

Applicable Code	2004 Florida Building Code
Expected Completion Time	2 Hours
Professional Experience Level	Entry
Classification	Technical
Delivery Method	On-line
Instructional Materials Recommended	2004 Florida Building Code
Code Author	International Code Council (ICC)
Course Author	International Code Council (ICC)

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be better able to:

Identify sections of Chapter 11 pertaining to various parts of a structure.

Distinguish between scoping and technical requirements and be able to locate within the chapter.

Apply occupancy-specific provisions where required.

Identify area within buildings that need to be accessible.

Apply Chapter 11 requirements to assess accessibility in building inspections and plan reviews.

Experience Level
Entry

Prerequisite Knowledge

This seminar is best suited for participants who:

Have some knowledge of model codes and their application;

Know basic construction terminology, techniques, methods and materials;

Know how to read basic construction documents.

Have some experience in code enforcement.

Course Outline
1.Introduction Use slide

Scope

Definitions

How to review a plan for accessibility

How to inspect a building for accessibility

2.General provisions and "building blocks"

Minimum Requirements

Space Allowance

Reach Ranges

Accessible Route, Protruding Objects

Ground and Floor Surfaces

3.Exterior elements and entrances

Parking and Loading Zones

Curb Ramps

Entrances

4.Interior accessible routes and means of egress

Ramps

Doors

Elevators

Platform Lifts

Stairs

5.Interior elements: plumbing

Drinking Fountains

Water closets

Toilet Stalls

Urinals

Lavatories and Mirror

Toilet Rooms

Sinks

Bathtubs

Shower Stalls

Handrails, Grab Bars, Tub and Shower Seats

Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities, Shower Rooms

6.Interior elements: other

Storage

Controls and Operating Mechanisms

Alarms

Detectable Warnings

Signage

Telephones

Fixed or Built-in Seating and Tables

Assembly Areas

Automated Teller Machines

Dressing and Fitting Rooms

7.Occupancy requirements

Restaurants and Cafeterias

Medical Care Facilities

Business and Mercantile

Libraries

Transient Lodging

Transportation Facilities

Residential buildings

Theme Park or Entertainment Complex

8.Existing buildings

Content Provider:
ICC

Technical Requirements:
Minimum requirements: Pentium 100 or greater processor 64 meg ram