Special Guest Ida Antoniolli Clair AIA LEED AP CASp Join Mark and Paul for a great discussion with Ida Clair Principal Architect with the Division of State Architect (DSA). Learn more about how DSA operates and the complexities of the code deve

Episode 047 -Eric Sifuentes, CASI President and Senior Project Coordinator, Associate Nacht & Lewis

Apr 17th, 2018 31m 48s

Lunchtime chat with Eric Sifuentes Join us for a lunchtime chat discussing the Certified Access Specialist Institute(CASI), the upcoming CASI Summit in October 2018 and challenging accessibility projects Eric has worked with. Eric is CASI presi

Episode 046 – A $240,000,000 Barrier Removal Project with Kaylan Dunlap & Bill Zellmer

Mar 22nd, 2018 37m 53s

Lunchtime chat with Kaylan Dunlap and Bill Zellmer How would you go about managing 87,000 barriers to access, a class action lawsuit on over 24 hospital campuses over a 10-year period? Did we mention the price? $240,000,000! Yes, that’s Million

Episode 045 – Opinions on H.R. 620 ADA Education and Reform Act…..Where to measure cross slope for walks andgt;5’……. A Shower or Rinsing Station?….and more

Mar 9th, 2018 37m 53s

Questions discussed this episode Roger – What is your opinion on the changes by the House of Representatives to the ADA? (ADA Education and Reform Act H.R.620) ADA Education and Reform Act H.R.620 Nickolas – Hello, my question is regarding publ

Episode 044 -Angela Jemmott, Executive Director California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA)

Feb 21st, 2018 37m 53s

If you are not familiar with the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) or would like to know more about their efforts and directives, join us for an informative conversation with Angela Jemmott, Executive Director with the Californi

Episode 043 -Vertical Access Not Required For A Medical Office…..?

Feb 2nd, 2018 28m 52s

Dave – In your opinion would an ophthalmology office on the second floor of an office building be required to have vertical access provided? An ophthalmologist is actually an MD, so I am thinking that the elevator exemption might not be allowed

Episode 042 – 2018 Valuation Threshold Updated and How This Effects Unreasonable Hardship

Jan 18th, 2018 35m 35s

Join Paul & Mark down a “rabbit hole” regarding the new valuation threshold announced by DSA and how to apply the unreasonable hardship provisions in 2016 CBC Section 11B-202.4 Path of Travel Requirements in Alterations, Additions, and Structur

Episode 041 – Is An Elevator Required For New Hotel Rooms? Is An Accessible Route Required To A Church Mezzanine Addition?

Jan 4th, 2018 35m 35s

Questions answered this episode: Roger – An Existing Hotel in California, built before 1992 is planning an addition adding a second floor with 6 new guest rooms. The preliminary design shows new exterior stairs to each of the new guest rooms. R

Episode 040 – The door landing is on the public sidewalk, what do I do?, Are signs required to comply on the second floor of a CMDU?, More on truncated domes.

Dec 12th, 2017 35m 35s

Questions answered this episode: John – Hey guys. Just wanted to follow up on your ADA Shop Talk discussion regarding yellow detectable warnings. I understand your logic for yellow not being required at curb ramps, islands or cut-through median

Episode 039 – How Do You Measure Angled Parking Stalls? Are Yellow Truncated Domes Required? Does Accessibility Apply To Care Homes Converted To Apartments?

Nov 15th, 2017 35m 35s

Questions answered this episode: Roger– An architect asked me if about allowable slopes in angled parking stalls and whether the “triangular sections” at the head of the stall and the foot of the stall could have slopes > 1:48 and possibly have

Episode 038 – How Do You Measure The 36″ x 36″ ISA? Nursing Home Canopy And Is Accessibility Required For Fuel Island Pumps?

Oct 27th, 2017 35m 35s

Questions answered this episode:Steve -We received an inspection from a certified CASp inspector on one of our construction projects. In his punchlist report, he stated that the ISA within the accessible parking space was incorrectly painted,

Episode 037 – Fire Station Accessibility, Dental Office Exam Rooms & SFD’s & Apartments on State Owned Land

Oct 4th, 2017 31m 24s

Questions answered this episode:Hope –A local agency used to own a 2 story fire station, which was first occupied in the 1960 s, pre-March 13, 1991. The local agency deeded the property to another local agency, in 2015. The apparatus bays are

Episode 036 – Remove carpet due to allergies?…, Path of Travel Obligation, Seismic Retrofit…., Vertical Dimension of a Parking Stall 11A or 11B?

Sep 6th, 2017 29m 29s

Questions answered this episode:Frank – Our down town businesses do not have parking facilities but are adjacent to a few city owned parking lots. The parking lots are located across an alley behind the business. Some of these businesses have

Episode 035 – Bath Tub Accessibility, Private Off Street Accessible Parking, Readily Achievable For Title II?

Aug 23rd, 2017 23m 53s

This week we take a quick dive into 3 accessibility questions and a few updates.Questions answered this episode:Roger – Birthing Room Bath Tub Accessibility Question was raised about a new Birthing Facility in design review in California Priv

Episode 034 – My Bathroom Problem At Campus Housing

Aug 9th, 2017 23m 44s

This week we take a quick dive into a 4 dormitory complex (3 buildings 4 stories) each with multiple sleeping units with bathrooms accessed from a common use corridor. On each floor of each building, there are sleeping units with mobility featu

Episode 033 – We’re Back! Nuthin’ But Code Questions

Aug 2nd, 2017 35m 58s

We are back in the studio this week and loaded with code questions for you.Questions answered this episode:Jose – How more effective and wise it is to use a 2-foot level in lieu of a 4-foot level please advise I look forward to attending your

Episode 032 – Is A 5′ Turning Circle Required In An Office, Accessible Parking For Public And Employees, Reasonable Accommodation Request, Is Direct Access Required To The Bathrooms In Apartments?

Apr 12th, 2017 40m 22s

We are back in the studio this week and loaded with questions and updates for you.Questions answered this episode:Tony – Is a 5′ turning circle of clearance required in an office. Specifically, the manager’s office of a grocery store.John –

Episode 031- Lunch Time Chat with Jennifer French Silver Medalist, 2012 Paralympic Games and Greenfields Outdoor Fitness

Mar 2nd, 2017 37m

Join Paul & Mark for a lunch time chat with Allison Able, Gia Larah, and Jennifer French who was a Silver Medalist at the 2012 Paralympic Games, 2012 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year and Author, On My Feet Again: My Journey Out of the Wheelchair.

Episode 030 – Accessible Routes…….New Versus Remodel!

Feb 7th, 2017 51m 46s

Join Paul & Mark for a great scenario and discussion regarding accessible routes between buildings on the same site and whether or not an accessible route is always required or not. How readily achievable barrier removal plays into the scenario

Episode 029 – (Part 2 of 2) Special Guest Dave Walls, With The International Code Council (ICC)

Jan 31st, 2017 33m 31s

Join us for part 2 with special guest Dave Walls, Executive Director Sustainability Programs at International Code Council (ICC). We discussed Dave’s current position with ICC and his experience with California Housing and Community Development

Episode 028 – (Part 1 of 2) Special Guest Dave Walls, With The International Code Council

Jan 24th, 2017 28m 55s

Join us for part 1 with special guest Dave Walls, Executive Director Sustainability Programs at International Code Council (ICC). We discussed Dave’s current position with ICC and his experience with California Housing and Community Development

Episode 027 – Greater Than 24″ on 2 Sides or 3 Sides at Alcoves, Knee Space at Garbage Disposals, “All-Gender” Restroom Signs

Jan 17th, 2017 54m 6s

Join Paul & Mark for Accessibility updates and happenings, the latest educational classes and listener questions to start the new yearQuestions answered this episode:Mike – Did the code intend to include breakroom/kitchens with sinks equipped

Episode 026 – Safe Harbor for ATM’s, New Curb Ramp With A 21.2% Slope, Sober Living Facility, Is a 60″ or T-shape Turning Space Required?

Jan 10th, 2017 39m 9s

Join Paul & Mark for Accessibility updates and happenings, the latest educational classes and listener questions to start the new yearQuestions answered this episode:Yuri -Hello thank you for having this ADA shop talk – great show! I understa

Episode 025 -Does Accessibility Apply to Single Family Dwelling Rentals?, What is a “Continuous Gradient”, Does 11A or 11B apply to a 70 unit R2.1 Care Facility Occupancy

Jan 3rd, 2017 29m

Join Paul & Mark for Accessibility updates and happenings, the latest educational classes and listener questions to start the new yearQuestions answered this episode:Ted -Where a private, single family residence is marketed to the public as a

Episode 024 – Should I use a 48″ or 24″ level?, Unreasonable Hardships, Electronic Pay Stations At Parks, 11A or CRC Section R320.1?

Dec 20th, 2016 39m 39s

Join Paul & Mark for Accessibility updates and happenings, the latest educational classes and several listener questions. No show next week…….. we will be back January 3rd…….Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Questions answered this episode:Yur