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PPP 13
Specialty Codes + Regulations including accessibility laws, codes, and guidelines
43
Architecture
Professional
06/22/2015

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Term
Zoning
Definition
uniform standards of construction originating in NYC in 1916 to protect the health, welfare and safety of people. Regulates the use of land, light, air, and open space while protecting property values and protecting against nuisances (factories in residential areas), undesirable businesses (porn shops by schools) and dangers (hazardous chemicals in public areas).
Term
Incentive Zoning
Definition
encourages private developers to provide amenities for public use in exchange for opportunity to build larger or taller structures on a site.
Term
Nonconforming Use
Definition
building is no longer permitted by the zoning ordinance. Typically allowed to stay unless it’s unsafe.
Term
Conditional Use
Definition
a building that is permitted in an area that it is not zoned for, to benefit the public (e.g.: an elementary school in a residential neighborhood)
Term
Variance
Definition
applied for by an owner on a private site to ask to deviate from an ordinance in order to avoid hardship.
Term
Spot Zoning
Definition
a change in the zoning ordinance for a particular area
Term
Ordinance
Definition
a municipal law
Term
Setbacks
Definition
required open space measured between property line and face of building. Used to preserve light, air, and spaciousness
Term
Building Line
Definition
utilized by communities principally to achieve planned street patterns. They help insure that buildings will not be erected in the bed of projected streets or of potential street widenings.
Term
Easements
Definition
legal right of government or another land owner to use one’s property for a specific purpose
Term
Scenic Easement
Definition
Prevents development that upsets something scenic to the public
Term
Prescriptive Code
Definition
Building code that specifies techniques, materials and methods to be used. Cut and dry and simple to administer by the official
Term
Performance Code
Definition
Building code that describes functional requirements, but leave method to achieve decisions up to the designer.
Term
Fire resistance
Definition
values for how long a separation can resist the passage of fire. Stated in terms of hours and can be increased with the use of sprinklers. (eg: walls, doors, windows, floors, etc.)
Term
Flame Spread Rating/Smoke Developed Ratings
Definition
measures the amount of flame and smoke a material generates. (e.g. Carpet, fabrics, etc)
Term
Area of Refuge
Definition
a location designed to hold occupants when evacuation is not safe or possible. Has a steady supply of outside air, passive fire protection, electrical integrity/ emergency lighting, two way communication/call box to 24 hr manned, or outside line
Term
Egress - Typical common path of travel
Definition
75’-0” max per path
Term
Egress - Typical distance to an exit
Definition
250’-0” max
Term
Egress - Exits can not pass through:
Definition
Kitchens
Storerooms
Closets
Spaces with similar purposes
Rooms that can be locked to prevent egress
Term
Fire Tower
Definition
Required in buildings over 75’-0” (one exit, minimum)
Non combustible construction that is connected with mechanically vented vestibules on backup power or balconies
Term
Ventilation Systems
• Minimize the circulation of smoke by:
Definition
• Isolating the circulation system of each fire area
• Shifts from normal to top exhaust when there’s a fire
• Increasing air pressure to prevent flow of smoke and fumes
Term
Standpipes
Definition
• Required for buildings with 3 or more stories
• Must be in working order during construction
Term
Wet Standpipe
Definition
continuously pressurized with water from a public supply. Hose cabinets are located at fixed distances, and hoses can be operated by occupants
Term
Dry Standpipe
Definition
not connected to a constant water supply, the firemen connect to an outside hose connection point. Cabinets are located in smoke proof stiar towers and hoses are used by firemen
Term
Combination Standpipe
Definition
both wet and dry. Must deliver 35 gallons/minute from each of two outlets simultaneously.
Term
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Definition
law that prohibits discrimination based on disability
Term
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Definition
professional organization that for commercial real estate professionals
Term
Fair Housing Act
Definition
law that prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.
Term
HUD
Definition
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Wheelchair Passage Width
Definition
32” clr at a point/36” clr continuous
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
2 Wheelchair Passing Width
Definition
60” clr min
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Headroom
Definition
80” min
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Wheel Chair Turning Space
Definition
5’-0” circle min
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Clear floor space
Definition
2’-6” wide x 4’-0” long min
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Changes in levels
Definition
1/4” max w/o edge treatment
Beveled Edge Ok = 1/4” – 1/2” w/ 1:2 max slope
Requires Ramp = 1/2” or more
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Doors
Definition
32” clr min when open 90 deg
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Shallow Closet Doors
Definition
20” clr
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Door approach clearance
Definition
1’-6” clr on pull side of door
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Ramps
Definition
Slope = 1:20 min to 1:12 max
Width = 3’-0” wide
Length = 30’-0” max
Landings = 5’-0” at each end (width of ramp)
2 Handrails = If rise is +6” or run is +72”
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Handrails
Definition
Handrail Height = 34” min - 38” max
Handrail Cross Section = 1-1/4” - 2” and 1-1/2” clr from wall
Stairways = 48” clr between hand rails min
Handrail Extension = 12” past top and 12”+ 1 tread bottom
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Walkways
Definition
1:20 max (5%)
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Curb Cuts
Definition
3’-0” flared sides:1:10 max/front 1:12
Term
ADA - Dimensional Standards
Parking Spaces
Definition
Car Parking Space = 9’-0” wide min with 5’-0” wide aisle
Van Parking Space = 11’-0” wide min
Parking Space Location = 200’-0” max from building entrancew/5’-0” wide aisle
7 - 50 car lot = 2 accessible spaces
51 - 100 car lot = 3 accessible spaces
101 - 150 car lot = 5 accessible spaces
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