Presenter: Jessica Madrigal and Peter Berg

The U.S. Department of Justice requires all newly constructed and altered buildings to comply with the new 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. Intended for design and construction professionals, code officials, and facility managers, this session is a step-by-step tutorial on what’s been added, removed, revised, and reorganized in the new 2010 ADA Standards. Topics covered will include important provisions such as “safe harbor” allowances; new information about conventions and tolerances; application and scoping provisions, including new general exceptions; and the new format of the standards. Participants will learn about new or revised requirements related to general site and building elements, accessible routes, plumbing elements, and communication features such as emergency alarm systems and signage.