This post is a continuation of the Proposed Code Change Series, where I highlight some of the interesting and controversial code changes that were presented at the 2024 ICC Committee Action Hearings (CAH). These proposed changes, which could become part of the 2027 ICC codes, are the first step of the updated ICC code development process that now includes two Committee Action Hearings (CAH1 and CAH2), as well as the Public Comment Hearing (PCH).
Code Change Proposal E125 - Accessible Route to Performance Areas
Link: Code Change Proposal Link: Hearing Recording Summary of Code Change This proposal seeks to clarify that the location of accessible routes to a performance needs to be in the same area as the circulation path. Additionally, the proposal requires that the audience's sightline to this accessible route must be comparable to the audience's sightline to the circulation path. Summary of Testimony and Discussion Two participants testified in support of this proposal, essentially stating that equal access to the performance area necessitates the accessible route being in the same area and vicinity as the regular circulation path. Requiring an occupant using a mobility devices to take a substantially different route to the performance area should not be considered equivalent access. There was no testimony in opposition of this proposal. CAH1 Result This code change proposal was approved by the committee, with a vote of 14-0. Need assistance on your specific project? Add Campbell Code Consulting to your team. They are a full-service code consulting and fire protection engineering firm that can help you navigate complex code challenges.
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