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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: BUILDING OFFICIAL APPEAL REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TC-BCA-0924-00040
Review Name: BUILDING OFFICIAL APPEAL REVIEW v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bldg Permits - Post Review | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | ||||
| Building Official | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | ||||
| Commercial Building | REVIEW COMPLETED | The following information consists of my research regarding this appeal, with the Final Decision to be provided by the Building Official, Juan Garcia It is not the intent to exempt all requirements for accessibility where the total cost for providing the accessible route exceeds the 20-percent threshold. Improvements to the accessible route are required to the extent that costs do not exceed 20 percent of the cost to the planned alteration or addition; it is not required that the full 20 percent be spent. If the accessible route (including accessible bathrooms and drinking fountains) is already provided, no additional expenditure is required. Note that there is not a priority list given for where money should be spent on improving the accessible route. The logical progression is access to the site, accessible exterior routes to accessible entrances, access throughout the facility, access to services in the facility, toilet and bathing rooms and, finally, drinking fountains. An evaluation on how and where the money available should best be spent must be made on a case-by-case basis. For example, if an accessible route is not available to a lower level and the cost of an elevator is more than 20 percent of the cost of the renovation, then other alternatives could be investigated, such as a platform lift or limited access elevator, or adding the elevator pit and shaft at this time, with elevator equipment added later. If all such items are in excess of the 20-percent limit, perhaps the money available could be spent toward making the toilet rooms accessible. The idea is that existing buildings would become fully accessible over time. It doesn’t appear that any new accessibility is proposed for this new change of occupancy and use of the basement space. Please contact me if you have any questions about these comments. Mark Masek Plans Examiner – Building Safety Planning and Development Services | City of Tucson main 520.837.4994 email mark.masek@tucsonaz.gov |