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1 AIA Austin is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. " " Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

2 Code Applications in Texas: Case Studies Examples of TAS, IBC and Life Safety Code Issues Presented by: John A. Rickard, AIA, PE, RAS Olicon Design

3 Learning Objectives At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to assess how specific accessibility code provisions may affect their designs. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to assess how specific Life Safety Code provisions may affect their designs. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to assess how specific International Building Code provisions may affect their designs. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to assess and implement options for improving the compliance of their designs with the applicable codes.

4 Caveat Emptor This presentation is not all-inclusive I can only cover a limited number of issues in an hour Opinions expressed herein are mine alone Every effort has been made to clear these with TDLR or DADS But, I can t speak for TDLR, DADS, local jurisdictions, ICC or NFPA Also, the TAS standards are fairly new and TDLR is still clearing up some of the requirements

5 We All Make Mistakes

6 Case Study #1 7 Story New Assisted Living Building 274,000 SF (38,000 of Level 1) 201 Living Units Jurisdiction: City of Dallas International Building Code (IBC) Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services (DADS) DADS Licensing Standards NFPA 101, etc. TDLR Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) Issues with: I-1 vs. I-2 vs. Dwelling Unit Means of Egress Security Dressing Rooms Doors Windows Kitchen/Kitchenette vs. Break Room/Wet Bar

7 Case Study #1 I-1 (Type A Assisted Living) I-2 (Type B Assisted Living) Dwelling Unit (DADS AL Licensing Stds)

8 Case Study #1 Issues: Protection of walls between units Corridor wall protection Closer on corridor door Smoke detection

9 Case Study #1 Means of Egress Travel distance >200 Horizontal Exit Smoke Compartmentation

10 Case Study #1 Means of Egress Exit from Courtyard Vertical Opening Exit from Stair Exit from Patio

11 Case Study #1 Means of Egress Exit from Courtyard Vertical Opening

12 Case Study #1 Means of Egress Exit from Stair

13 Case Study #1 Means of Egress Exit from Patio

14 Case Study #1 Security Against Egress IBC (I-2) NFPA Exception 2 IBC delayed egress in series is prohibited NFPA Exception 2

15 Case Study #1 Security Against Entry Access from Exterior

16 Case Study #1 Dressing Rooms Locker Rooms For changing clothes N/A if lockers are for storage of valuables or showering only Pool Accessibility 2 means of entry required (with some exceptions) 1 must be ramp or lift

17 Case Study #1 Width of One Leaf Pocket Doors

18 Case Study #1 Accessible Windows

19 Case Study #1 Kitchen/Kitchenette With fixed or built-in cooking appliance Front approach to sink 50% of storage Break Room/Wet Bar No fixed or built-in cooking appliance Side approach to sink 34 high counters 1 of each type storage

20 Case Study #2 Church Education Building Remodel Accessible Entrance Closest Accessible Route to Parking

21 Case Study #3 Addition to 3 Story Assisted Living Building Means of Egress During Construction

22 Case Study #3 Protected Egress During Construction

23 Case Study #3 Protected Egress During Construction

24 Case Study #4 1 Story New Assisted Living Building Protection of Structure (NFPA 220) Porte Cochere Bearing Walls Ceiling Penetrations Protection vs. Sprinkler Coverage (NFPA 13) Concealed Combustible Spaces

25 Case Study #4 Protection of Structure Porte Cochere

26 Case Study #4 Protection of Structure Bearing Walls

27 Case Study #4 Protection of Structure Bearing Walls

28 Case Study #4 Protection of Structure Bearing Walls

29 Case Study #4 Protection of Rated Walls Continuity of Protection

30 Case Study #4 Protection of Structure Ceiling Penetrations

31 Case Study #4 Protection vs. Sprinkler Coverage Concealed Combustible Spaces

32 Case Study #5 Showers Size Grab Bars Seat

33 Case Study #5 Showers Size

34 Case Study #5 Showers Grab Bars

35 Case Study #5 Showers Seat

36 Case Study #6 TAS Obstructions Projections into Required Clear Floor Space Projections into Path of Travel

37 Case Study #6 Some things are obstructions

38 Case Study #6 and some only appear to be.

39 Case Study #6 Not every solution that works is palatable to the Owner.

40 Case Study #7 Toilet Partitions

41 Is Help Out There? TAS TDLR Tech Info: Registered Accessibility Specialists Licensed Health Care Facilities Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing DADS staff in Austin office: Independent Consultants Hospitals Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) NFPA Staff: (members only)

42 Questions? Contact: John A. Rickard, AIA, PE Olicon Design 5838 Balcones Drive, Suite B Austin, TX jrickard@mail.utexas.edu