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Division opinions: accessibility

This describes a formal process where the division responds in writing to a specific written request by a customer. The division processes the request through a Technical Opinion Committee. After following committee procedure, the final opinion is signed by the State Building Official and sent to the customer. Although this opinion is not binding, it likely represents the division's opinion if the subject were appealed to the Commissioner.

Division opinions: accessibility

07-03: Type B Occupancy Sept. 12, 2007

07-02: Group S Occupancy Aug. 22, 2007

05-03: Accessible Counters Jan. 4, 2000

Use of Platform Lifts in Change of Occupancy (MR Chapter 1311) April 21, 2005

Accessibility Requirements for Group I and R Occupancies (updated - modifications in italic, originally published July 3, 2003) Oct. 10, 2003

00-01: Access to Dwelling Unit Appliance January 4, 2000

99-11: Library Stacks Sept. 7, 1999

99-10: Audible and Visual Alarms July 29, 1999

99-06: Reach Range and Clear Floor Space July 26, 1999

99-05: Accessible Parking at Single Family Attached Housing May 3, 1999

99-04: Clear Floor Space at Water Closets May 3, 1999

99-03: Calculating 20% Costs of Alterations May 3, 1999

99-02: Primary Function Area Existing Single Use Toilet Room Guest May 3, 1999

97-41A: Guest Room Design Standards June 9, 1997

97-40A: Primary Function Area/Existing Single-Use Toilet Room May 5, 1997

97-32A: Multi-Tenant Group M Mezzanine Area March 27, 1997

97-29A: Location of Toilet Paper Dispenser March 5, 1997

97-30A: Ramp Requirements March 5, 1997

97-31A: TDD at Public Telephone March 5, 1997

97-22A: Calculating Parking Spaces Feb. 24, 1997

97-24A: Dispersion of Accessible Parking Spaces Feb. 24, 1997

97-25A: Service Counters Feb. 24, 1997

97-26A: Primary Function Area/Existing Single-Use Restroom(s) Feb. 24, 1997

97-22A: Calculating 20% Costs of Alterations Feb. 24, 1997

97-27A: Accessible Route to Projection/Control Booth Feb. 20, 1997

97-28A: Landlord/Tenant Responsibility for Accessible Route Feb. 20, 1997

96-21: Required number of Accessible Dwelling Units on a Site Oct. 14, 1996

96-19: Required accessible Sinks and Lavatories Oct. 14, 1996

96-18: Stairway Risers Oct. 14, 1996

96-16: Adaptable Toilet Facilities Oct. 14, 1996

96-15: Location of required Toilet Facilities Oct. 14, 1996

96-14: Facility accessibility on floor levels not required to be accessible Oct. 14, 1996

96-13: Accessibility to Storage Rooms Oct. 14, 1996

96-20: Required Vertical access in Apartment Buildings Oct. 14, 1996

96-17: Accessibility to Work Spaces Oct. 14, 1996

96-10: Accessible Route within Two-Story Motel July 22, 1996

96-11: Existing Toilet Room Accessibility July 22, 1996

96-12: CABO/ANSI A117.1 - 1992 July 22, 1996

96-09: Clear Floor Space at Waterclosets July 22, 1996

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