Chapter 11A — HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY

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11A-2 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

CHAPTER 11A

HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY

NOTE 1: Covered multifamily dwellings may be subject to the requirements of more than one jurisdiction or law,

which would require compliance with each law. Where federal, state or local laws differ, the more stringent

requirements apply. For additional information, see the Joint Statement of the Department of Housing and

Urban Development and the Department of Justice issued April 30, 2013 (www.hud.gov).

NOTE 2: Dwelling units constructed as senior citizen housing may also be subject to the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Refer to Division I, Part 2 of the California Civil Code. For additional information regarding application, interpre-

tation and enforcement, contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

Division I – APPLICATION, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Division I Table of Contents

Section 1101A Application

Section 1102A Building Accessibility

Section 1103A Design and Construction

Section 1104A Covered Multifamily Dwellings

Section 1105A Garages, Carports and Parking Facilities

Section 1106A Site and Building Characteristics

Section 1107A Definitions

A18.1 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway¶

Chair Lifts), California Code of Regulations, Title 8 (Ele- vator Safety Orders), and any applicable safety regula- tions of other administrative authorities having jurisdiction.

If lifts are provided, they shall be designed and con- structed to facilitate unassisted entry, operation and exit from the lift, and shall comply with restrictions and enhancements of this section in conjunction with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

1124A.11.2 Size and clear floor space. Platform (wheel- chair) lifts shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a wheelchair in accordance with Section 1138A.1.4.

1124A.11.3 Lift access. There shall be a level and clear floor area or landing at each floor or level served by plat- form (wheelchair) lifts. Clear floor areas or landings shall meet the applicable “accessible route” requirements.

1124A.11.4 Standby power. To ensure continued opera- tion in case of primary power loss, platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be provided with standby power or with self- rechargeable battery power that provides sufficient power to operate all platform lift functions for a minimum of five upward and downward trips.

1124A.11.5 Openness. Platform (wheelchair) lifts on an accessible means of egress shall not be installed in a fully enclosed hoistway.

1124A.11.6 Doors and gates. Lifts shall have low energy power-operated doors or gates, which shall remain open for 20 seconds minimum. End doors shall have 32 inches

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(813 mm) minimum clear opening width. Side doors clear opening width shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) minimum.

Exception: Lifts having doors or gates on opposite sides shall be permitted to have self-closing manual doors or gates.

1124A.11.7 Restriction sign. A sign complying with Section 1143A shall be securely fastened in a conspicuous place at each landing and on the platform. The sign shall state “No Freight” in letters not less than 5/8 inch (16 mm) high and include the “International Symbol of Accessibility.”

1134A.3 Powder rooms.¶

All powder rooms shall be designed to comply with Section 1134A.2, Option 2, Items 8 through 12. When the powder room is the only toilet facility located on an accessible level, it shall comply with the Option 2 items listed above, plus all additional requirements located in Sec- tions 1134A.4, 1134A.7 and 1134A.8.

1134A.4 Sufficient maneuvering space.¶

Bathing and toilet facilities required to be adaptable shall provide sufficient maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to enter and close the door, use the fixtures, reopen the door and exit.

Where the door swings into the bathroom or powder room, there shall be a clear maneuvering space outside the swing of the door of at least 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by 1219 mm) within the room. The clear maneuvering space shall allow the user to position a wheelchair or other mobility aid clear of the path of the door as it is closed and to permit use of fixtures.

Doors may swing into the required clear space at any fix- ture when a clear maneuvering space is provided outside the swing arc of the door so it can be closed.

Maneuvering spaces may include any knee space or toe space available below bathroom fixtures.

1134A.5 Bathtubs.¶

Bathtubs required to be accessible shall comply with this section.

1. Floor space. There shall be a minimum clear floor space 48 inches parallel by 30 inches perpendicular (1219 mm by 762 mm) to the side of a bathtub or bath-

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3. A clear floor space shall not extend into the knee and toe space more than 19 inches (483 mm).

1133A.7.1 Plumbing protection. Water supply and drain pipes under kitchen sinks shall be insulated or otherwise cov- ered to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under kitchen sinks.