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Sunday, September 7, 2008 One Stop Shopping for Construction Books, Code Books, Contractor Tools & Equipment |
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Accessibility, ABA, ADA, FHA Books |
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2006 Accessibility Study Companion |
Comprehensive Self-Study Guide That Reviews The Accessibility Provisions of the 2006 International Building Code and ICC / ANSI A117.1-2003 - It covers the scoping requirements of the IBC® and the technical requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. The Study Companion’s 18 study sessions contain practical learning assignments, applicable code text and commentary, and helpful quizzes to test your knowledge of the material. An answer key provides the correct response and code reference for each of the 520 total questions.
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2006 International Codes & Federal Disability
Law: Through an Accessible Looking Glass |
Examines not only how the ICC codes and ADA regulations relate to one another, but also how a variety of other federal laws (the Architectural Barriers Act [ABA], the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act [FHA]) still apply to the design and construction of buildings and facilities in the United States. (Soft-cover 178 pages)
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2006 International
Building Code Accessibility
and Usability Workbook
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A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility |
Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know About The Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines - The guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance. This book enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance. Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the Guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and developers.
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Accessible Home Design: Architectural Solutions for
the Wheelchair User - 2nd Edition |
Innovative, Yet Practical Solutions for Achieving Independence Through Developed Design Solutions - The authors have collaborated with hundreds of wheelchair users on home modification via their work at the Paralyzed Veterans. They have dealt with many common problems and have developed design solutions that have addressed each client's accessibility needs. While the book will serve as an ideal resource for homeowners with disabilities and their families, the technical information contained within will provide important insights on home design and construction for builders and architects, as well.
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Accessibility Pocket Book 2006 IBC and ANSI A117.1
2003 |
This handy resource compiles vital accessibility information you need. Accessibility Pocket Book contains selected provisions from the 2006 International Building Code® (IBC®) and the entire text of ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It assists in the design, plan review, construction, and inspection of accessible facilities and features by combining the accessibility provisions of the IBC® with the technical requirements of the A117.1 standard into a single easy-to-reference resource. It is an ideal tool for the job site as well as an easy-to-use desk reference for the office. (3.5" x 8" spiral, approx. 318 pages)
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ADA and ABA
Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities |
ADA Chapter 1 (code numbers 101 through 106) contains an overview of the application and administration. ADA Chapter 2 (code numbers 201 through 243) Contains both the scoping requirements and the related technical provisions for components of a building or facility. All like subjects have been grouped together by chapter regardless of code number. ABA Chapter 1 (code numbers F101, through F106) contains an overview of the application and administration. ABA Chapter 2 (code numbers F201 through F243) contains both the scoping requirements and the related technical provisions for components of a building or facility
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Americans
with Disabilities (ADA) and Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) |
1999 Edition - Manual of Acts and Relevant Regulations. Ensure compliance with the ADA Guidelines / Documents and Fair Housing Act 1999 Documents Include: Public Law 100-430, Fair Housing Amendments Act Public Law 101-336, Americans with Disabilities Act Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS, 1998)
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Guide to
ADA & Accessibility Requirements |
Complying with Federal Rules and Model Building Code Requirements - It contrasts existing federal ADAAG requirements with the changes proposed for those regulations and the new requirements in the International Building Code (IBC), highlights the differences and explains what commercial property professionals must do to comply. Easy-to-read tables cross reference specific ADAAG and IBC elements so you can pinpoint exactly what has changed
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ICC / ANSI A117.1-2003 (Accessible and Usable
Buildings and Facilities |
The specifications in this standard make sites, facilities, buildings and elements accessible to and usable by people with such physical disabilities as the inability to walk, difficulty walking, reliance on walking aids, blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hearing impairment, incoordination, reaching and manipulation disabilities, lack of stamina, difficulty interpreting and reacting to sensory information, and extremes of physical size. The intent of this standard is to allow a person with physical disability to independently get to, enter, and use a site, facility, building, or element. The intent of this standard is to allow a person with physical disability to independently get to, enter, and use a site, facility, building, or element. The previous edition was the 1998 edition. New to the 2003 edition are criteria for elements and fixtures primarily for children's use; enhanced reach range, criteria; transportation facilities; additional provisions for assembly areas; and an addition and rearrangement for accessible dwelling and sleeping units.
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ICC
/ ANSI A117.1-2003 Standards and Commentary |
Codes and Commentary That Fully Explain The Specifications that Make Sites, Facilities, Buildings and Elements Accessible to the Disabled - This publication contains the complete text of the ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities accompanied by corresponding commentary. This tool will help users of the standard understand its application and intent. The specifications in this standard make sites, facilities, buildings and elements accessible to and usable by people with such physical disabilities as the inability to walk, difficulty walking, reliance on walking aids, blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hearing impairment, incoordination, reaching and manipulation disabilities, lack of stamina, difficulty interpreting and reacting to sensory information, and extremes of physical size.
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Pocket Guide to the ADA |
Handy Pocket Guide to The Latest Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities - This book helps readers understand the facilities requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). This Third Edition presents the technical building requirements for accessible elements and spaces in new construction, alterations, and additions. Expanded and updated with numerous illustrations, this pocket guide covers special requirements for public accommodations and commercial facilities, including businesses, restaurants, medical care facilities, libraries, transportation facilities, and more. Portable and practical, it's a compact reference that can be used easily at a desk or in the field.
State Specific ADA Manuals |
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Florida ADA Manual |
This manual helps professionals and non-professionals identify architectural barriers and offer solutions to barrier removal and barrier free design for people with disabilities. The author's approach provides users with a comprehensive, clear and concise guide to ADA compliance on a state-by-state basis. The Manual combines multiple sources of information on which a state's approach is based. It is fully indexed and cross referenced.
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Wisconsin ADA
Manual |
This manual helps professionals and non-professionals identify architectural barriers and offer solutions to barrier removal and barrier free design for people with disabilities. The author's approach provides users with a comprehensive, clear and concise guide to ADA compliance on a state-by-state basis. The Manual combines multiple sources of information on which a state's approach is based. It is fully indexed and cross referenced.
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