Description
Course Description
The 2024 International Building Code defines assembly occupancies as ‘the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation’. Examples include restaurants, theaters, churches, and arenas. This course covers what must be accessible within assembly occupancies and how to make those elements accessible. Case studies provide good and bad examples of accessibility for assembly occupancies.
Course Learning Objectives
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Recognize an assembly occupancy to determine the appropriate fire and life safety requirements based on occupant load and function.
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Identify which elements within an assembly occupancy must be accessible per the scoping requirements outlined in Chapter 2 of the ADA to meet federal accessibility and welfare standards.
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Understand how to design accessible elements for assembly occupancies within the perimeters of the ADA.
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Observe case studies of constructed assembly occupancies and note accessible and inaccessible design features.
Course Number: AIAPDH277
Course Hours: 1 LU/HSW
Instructor: Jodie Ellis, AIA
Jodie Ellis is a licensed architect in the state of Texas, and a Registered Accessibility Specialist in the state of Texas.
