ICC A117.1-2017 Standard and Commentary

The ICC A117.1-2017 standard provides the technical requirements to make sites, facilities, buildings and elements accessible to and usable by people with physical disabilities. The intent of the standard is to allow a person with a physical disability to independently get to, enter, and use a site, facility, building, or element. The commentary explains how the provisions of the standard make the elements accessible and is a must-have reference for facility professionals, building owners, architects, designers, and code officials who want to stay current on the requirements of A117.1.

Key Aspects:

• Expanded Clearances & Maneuvering Space
• Enhanced Turning Maneuver Criteria
• Accessibility in Exterior/Public Rights-of-Way (PROWAG)
• New Functional Provisions
• Coordination with Other Codes

Highlights:

• Major Changes in 2017 Edition (Compared to 2009)
• Larger wheelchair dimensions for clearances.
  
• New sections for adult changing tables and clarification of reach ranges.
  
• Enhanced clarity and illustrations to improve usability of the document.

About ICC

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Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code