Several thousand accessibility regulations have been changed in the 2013 California Building Code to conform to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), including changing the numbering format. The changes apply broadly to publicly funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities; privately funded public accommodations and commercial facilities; and public housing and private housing available for public use.
Although SB 1608 has provided certain legal rights for facilities which have been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), non-compliance with ADA and CBC regulations is still susceptible to litigation in federal or state court. CBC regulations have not been certified by the Department of Justice as equal to ADA regulations.
Links
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- ADA Grievance Form
- Information and Technical Assistance
- Inspections Checklist
Building Code
- 2013 CBC_Advisory_Manual
- 2013 CBC Expanded Table of Contents
- 2013 CBC Significant Changes: Chapter 11B Accessibility Standards (Updated 1/21/14)
Division of the State Architect
- DSA Homepage
- Article: The 2013 CBC accessibility provisions and DSA Procedure – “A New Era for California’s Accessible Building Standards”
- Access Compliance
- Cross Reference Guide 2013 Building Code Update
- DSA Procedures for 2013 CBC: Accessibility Provisions as Alternate Means and Methods
- 2013_CBC_Accessibility_Advisory_Manual
- CASp_Exam Certification Handbook
City of Berkeley
City of Irvine
City of Los Angeles
City of Riverside
- Accessible Detectable Warnings
- Accessible Doors
- Accessible Drinking Fountains
- Accessible Restroom: Multiple Accommodation
- Accessible Restroom: Single Stall
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Ramps & Landings
- Accessible Restroom Signage Identification
- Accessible Room Signage Identification
- Accessible Seating