Section 408.30427. Barrier free design for buildings, structures, and improved areas.

Rule  427.     Sections  1101.2  and  1109.8  of   the  code  are  amended  and  section

1103.2.16 is added to the code to read as follows:

1101.2. Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with 1966 PA 1, MCL 125.1351 to 125.1356, this code, and ICC/ANSI A 117.1, except sections 611 and 707.

1109.8. Lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts may be a part of a required accessible route in new construction where indicated in items 1 to 10. Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be installed in accordance with the Michigan elevator code, R 408.7001 to R 408.8695.

(1)     An accessible route to a performing area and speakers' platforms in occupancies in group A.

(2)           An accessible route to wheelchair spaces required to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion requirements of sections 1108.2.2 to 1108.2.5.

(3)      An accessible route to spaces that are not open to the general public with an occupant load of not more than 5.

(4)     An accessible route within a dwelling or sleeping unit.

(5)        An accessible route to wheelchair seating spaces located in outdoor dining terraces in A-5 occupancies where the means of egress from the dining terraces to a public way are open to the outdoors.

(6)     An accessible route to jury boxes and witness stands; raised courtroom stations including judges’ benches, clerks’ stations, bailiffs’ stations, deputy clerks’ stations, and court reporters’ stations; and to depressed areas such as the well of the court.

(7)     An accessible route to load and unload areas serving amusement rides.

(8)     An accessible route to play components or self-contained play structures.

(9)        An accessible route to team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.

(10)     An accessible route where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator infeasible.

1103.2.16. Military, fire service, and police facilities. Housing, bathing, toilet, training, and storage areas intended for use and occupancy exclusively by military, fire service, police, or security personnel required to be physically agile are not required to be accessible.

History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1987 AACS; 1988 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1995 AACS;