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Stepping Thru Existing Buildings

Description:
The nature of our practice has changed with a higher proportion of renovation and re-use. Under the ADA Standards the there are differing requirements for new construction versus alteration. Since these are federal laws local public agencies can only offer limited direction. We will review criteria for existing buildings in regard to scoping to acquire a better sense sense of the implications of the law and how it applies. We will cover a range of concepts such as Program Accommodation vs Barrier Removal, Proportional Spending, Safe Harbor, and Path of Travel obligations.

Summary:
An overview of existing buildings for public entities & places of public accommodation per ADAS and CBC from Barrier Removal to Program Accommodation including Alteration requirements whether or not construction is scheduled

Objectives:
1. Understand differences between Public Buildings and Places of Public Accommodation.

2. Review obligations and requirements for Program Accommodation vs Barrier Removal.

3. Learn about Proportional Spending and Disproportionality and its application to Path of Travel.

4. Overview Safe Harbor and when it can or cannot be applied.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Cancellations made at least one week prior to the program will be refunded in full, less the PayPal cancellation fee and processing and transaction fee. No refunds for cancellations will be given after that time. No refunds shall be issued for no-shows. Registration may be transferred to another individual so long as they qualify for the pricing.