ANSI A117.1 for Building Accessibility Updated

ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, has been updated.  This important standard provides guidance on correctly meeting requirements for facilities accessibility for people with mobility and other issues.  It is referenced in the laws of many jurisdictions here in the U.S.  The new 2017 Edition is now available from Document Center Inc.

The details of properly making buildings accessible are to be found within the ANSI A117.1.  The publication covers issues ranging from parking spaces to hallways and routes to room spaces.  Even communication features like alarms and ATM access are addressed.  Both construction and facility companies rely on this standard for the details needed to meet the needs of all.

The new 2017 Edition has a wide range of updates.  They include new dimensions for clear and turning spaces due to increased use of motorized wheelchairs.  New requirements exist for exterior access, like curb cuts, passenger drop offs, and parking.  Issues surrounding hearing disabilities are also updated.  Acoustic requirements for classrooms now allow for improved communication, particularly for those reliant on sign language.

The ANSI A117.1 is written with a number of regulations in mind.  These include the Fair House Accessibility Guidelines (FHAG) and the 2010 Standard for Accessible Design (referenced by the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the ABA, Architectural Barriers Act).

To get your copy of this new update, use our Document Center Inc. webstore at www.document-center.com.  Here is a direct link to the order page for the ANSI A117.1 for your convenience.  The standard is covered by copyright, so you will need to purchase an authorized copy.

Document Center Inc. will provide you with our no-charge notification service with your purchase.  This means that when the standard is updated in the future, you’ll get an email alerting you to the change.  Many people rely on Document Center for all their compliance documentation requirements.  Contact us by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com) to learn more.  And then make us your Standards Experts!

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Claudia Bach

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