ACESSIBILITY TAC
October 13, 2008
The TAC convened at 2:00 with 100% of quorum members present. The agenda was set and minutes of the June 23rd meeting approved.
Review of Proposed Code Modifications: Three code amendments were reviewed; two were approved with amendments and one was withdrawn. These focused on harmonizing the Accessibility Code with the remainder of the FBC. The TAC voted to continue to replicate the statute within the code, but to remove the administrative rule and waiver application, with a notation to access the BCIS website for updated information. Modification of #3138 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant as being redundant.
Hotel Charette Planning: The TAC reviewed the criteria for the December charette which included four proposed designs with a variety of existing conditions. Four teams were reviewed, each of which include a practicing architect, interior designer, building official, disabled advocate and industry representative. Any interested party may move between the teams to observe and offer comments. The TAC voted to hold the charette at the time usually allocated for the meeting and have a brief session at the end if time permits.
Discussion of ADAAG Update:
It is anticipated that the final product may be approved by Spring, 2009, but DOJ has over 3,000 comments
to respond to, so final approval may be later in the year. After DOJ completes the process, the
Legislature must accept it with additional analysis and ultimately,
administrative code development before it is enforceable in
Legislative Issues: The TAC voted to request a legislative definition of conflict of interest for those who represent third parties before the Commission while serving on the TAC.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.