Architecture & DesignADA Guidelines 2010: Plumbing Elements and Facilities

ADA Guidelines 2010: Plumbing Elements and Facilities

SKU: RV-10334A
Duration: 1.00 Hr

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

Plumbing Elements and Facilities (Chapter 6) of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focuses on ADA requirements for accessible movement within restrooms and changes the design of plumbing fixtures. This course provides criteria for basic elements within the “Plumbing Elements and Facilities” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

601 General

602 Drinking Fountains

603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms

604 Water Closets and ToiletCompartments

605 Urinals

606 Lavatories and Sinks

607 Bathtubs

608 Shower Compartments

609 Grab Bars

610 Seats

611 Washing Machines and ClothesDryers

612 Saunas and Steam Rooms

ATTN: The content in this course generally addresses requirements from the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) that is adopted with amendments in the 2015 Minnesota State Building Code in Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341. For specific requirements in the 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, please reference the following link: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/MAC2015/toc

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Comprehend different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA
  • Recognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III, the organization of the new design standards, and the standard’s intent to improve access and compliance
  • Comprehend the changes made to the “Plumbing Elements and Facilities” by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  • Recognize the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  • Comprehend the importance of compliance with the ADA
  • Recognize who must comply with accessible laws and standards

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, MobileReady

David Chitester

Author

David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978. David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites. David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.

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