Significant Accessibility Code Changes to the 2021 IBC

Significant Accessibility Code Changes to the 2021 IBC

& 2017 ICC A117.1Presented to:

Southern Nevada ICC ChapterPresenters:Michael R. Gentille, C.B.O.

President & CEO - PCNA Group

Akira Kessler, E.I.T.Senior Consultant - PCNA Group

January 14, 2021

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for this presentation are as follows:

• Review Significant Accessibility Changes in the 2021 International Building Code

• Review Significant Accessibility Changes in the 2017 A117.1 Standard

• Discussion of how State of Nevada code adoption impacts code application

• Explore differing application of Standard between new and existing construction

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Complete List of AccessibleCodes & Standards

EXISTING PROVISIONS• 2018 International Building Code (IBC) – with Southern Nevada Amendments• 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

FUTURE PROVISIONS (perhaps only in Henderson & City of Las Vegas)

• 2021 International Building Code (IBC)• 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

• ADA Standards (public, commercial, state, and local facilities only)

• ABA Standards (federally funded facilities only – except housing)

• FHA Guidelines (multi-family residential; private, state, and locally funded only)

• 1991 UFAS (applicable where HUD and/or Federal funds are majority funding source)


2021 IBC Chapters

• IBC Chapter 11 contains all of the scoping provisions based on occupancy & use• IBC Chapter 10 contains Accessible Means of Egress design requirements

• Additional IBC requirements found in:• Chapter 9 (fire alarm notification devices – visible, auditory, etc.)• Chapter 29 (plumbing fixture quantities, family-use facilities, etc.)• Chapter 30 (elevators)• Chapter 31 (canopies, walkways, pools, etc.)• Appendix E (additional accessibility clarifications – adopted by SNBO)


2021 IBC Changes• Section 1105.1.1 Automatic Doors

Minimum of one (1) power-operated door is now required as follows:• Group A-1, A-2, A-3 & A-4 occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 300• Group B, M & R-1 occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 500

• Section 1108.5 Group IAdditional toilet & shower compliance options for the “Accessible Units” within Group I-1 & I-2 occupancies (Note: Does not apply to “Type B Units”).

• At least half of toilets in Accessible Units must comply with Section 1110.2.2 (Assisted Toileting)• All showers in Accessible Units must be “Standard Roll-In”, not “Alternate Roll-in”, but shower

seats are NOT required. Provisions found in Section 1110.2.3 (Assisted Bathing)


2021 IBC Changes• Section 1110.2.2 Water closets designed for assisted toileting.

Only applicable if used as a design option in Group I-1 & I-2 occupancies:• Toilet centerline must be 24-26 inches from side wall• Toilet clearance width must be no less than 90-92 inches from the side wall• Toilet clearance depth must be 78-inches min. from rear wall behind the toilet

• Section 1110.2.3 Standard roll-in-type shower for assisted bathing.Only applicable if used as a design option in Group I-1 & I-2 occupancies:

• Allows only Standard roll-in-type showers, not alternate roll-in-type or transfer-type showers• Shower seats are NOT permitted. As such, grab bars on all three (3) walls are required.• Controls & Hand Shower must be mounted at height 38-48 inches above shower floor,

however, they can be located anywhere (horizontally) that facilitates caregiver access.


2021 IBC Changes• Section 1107 Motor-Vehicle-Related Facilities

New requirements apply to design of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS):• EVCS remains optional. However, if provided, they must comply with these design provisions• Applicable to all occupancy groups except: Group R-2, R-3 and R-4• Not less than 5%, but not fewer than one (1) of all EVCS provided on a site must be accessible• ALL accessible EVCS spaces must be “Van Accessible” (i.e. not “Regular Accessible”)

• SNBO submitted a proposal to make this more like our local amendment for 2024 IBC.


2021 IBC Changes• Section 1105.1.1 Automatic Doors

Minimum of one (1) power-operated door is now required as follows:• Group A-1, A-2, A-3 & A-4 occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 300• Group B, M & R-1 occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 500

• Section 1108.5 Group IAdditional toilet & shower compliance options for the “Accessible Units” within Group I-1 & I-2 occupancies (Note: Does not apply to “Type B Units”).

• At least half of toilets in Accessible Units must comply with Section 1110.2.2 (Assisted Toileting)• All showers in Accessible Units must be “Standard Roll-In”, not “Alternate Roll-in”, but shower

seats are NOT required.


2021 IBC Changes• Section 2903 Installation of Fixtures

This is an ENTIRELY new code section with several clarifying provisions:• All non-accessible toilets, urinals, lavatories and bidets must now have min. 15-inch clearance

from centerline to any obstruction (i.e. sidewall, partition, lavatory, etc.). Also, fixtures must be spaced min. 30-inches from centerline to centerline between adjacent fixtures.

• Also, these same fixtures must also be provided with min. 21-inch (depth) clearance from leading edge of fixture to any other obstruction (i.e. wall, fixture or door).

• All non-accessible toilet compartments must be min. 30-inches wide by 60-inches deep (for floor-mounted toilets) or 56-inches deep (for wall-mounted toilets).

• Required lavatories shall be located in the same room as required toilets.• Clearly mandates that all toilets in multi-user toilet rooms must be in a compartment with a door.• Unless for a single-user, all urinals must now have side partitions no less than 30-inches apart• Urinal side partitions must also comply with height (top & bottom) and depth requirements.



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In addition, the following items are also significantly changing:

• Section 403.5.1: Clear Width in Accessible Routes (Larger)

• Sections 403.5.3 & 403.5.4: 90-degree & T-turn Clearances (Numerous)

• Section 406.2: Curb Ramps (Multiple Diagrams / Many New Conditions)

• Section 406.6: Detectible Warning Locations Codified (1st Time List Provided)

• Section 502.11: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (New Section)

• Section 507: Barriers @ Accessible Routes Through Parking (New Section)

• Section 604.7.1: Toilet Paper Dispensers w/ 2-Rolls (New Exception)

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In addition, the following items are also significantly changing:

• Section 802.1: Tiered Seating at Dining Areas (New Dispersion Requirements)

• Section 802.4: New Assembly Wheelchair Spaces Larger (Existing Remain Smaller)

• Section 804.2.3: Kitchens Without Cooking (Min. 40-in Wide Clearance Requirements)

• Section 808: Enhanced Acoustics For Classrooms (New Section)

• Section 904: Sales & Service Counters & Windows (More Details & Design Options)

• Chapters 10 & 11: Chapters “Swapped” Order (Chapter 11 now Dwelling/Sleeping Units)

• Chapter 11: Several Helpful Clarifications, but No Real “Technical” Changes

THANK YOU


Akira Kessler, E.I.T.Senior Consultant

Email: [email protected]: (702) 834-6200 x106

Cell: (702) 268-3364

Michael R. Gentille, C.B.O.President & CEO

Email: [email protected]: (702) 834-6200 x104

Cell: (702) 513-8332

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Significant Accessibility Code Changes to the 2021 IBC