Vermont Access Rules 2012 - - Vermont Division of Fire Safety

4. Environmental and utility controls andoutlets are located at heights that arewithin 15” to 48” off the floor.5. Bathroom walls that are reinforced topermit attachment of grab bars around thetoilet, tub, shower stall and shower seat,where such facilities are provided.CHAPTER 2. ScopingRequirements –Amendments--add- section 201.1(a) Application for aConstruction Permit: The owner, or adesignated representative, of a building orpremise shall obtain a construction permit inaccordance with the “Vermont Fire & BuildingSafety Code” before beginning anyconstruction, addition, alteration, demolition orinstallation of fixed building equipment at thebuilding site unless specifically waived by theauthority having jurisdiction (AHJ). [For mostconstruction projects the review of accessibilityfeatures required under these rules will takeplace at the same time as the review of fireand structural safety features and a separateconstruction permit will not be required. Aseparate construction permit is required whenthe only work being done is to provideaccessible features and the work is notcovered under another permit. Portions of theVermont Fire & Building Safety Code regardingthe application for a construction permit areincluded in Annex IV.]–delete & replace- 206.2.3. Exception 1, and§36.401(d) (page 20) Elevator, NewConstruction: In public buildings, anaccessible route is not required to spaces thatare less than 1,000 square feet. by elevator orplatform lift is not required for:(a) Unless required by federal law, multifamilydwelling units in buildings whichconsist of three stories or less (§2903(b).(b) A two-story retail establishment with atotal of 15,000 square feet or less.(c) A three-story retail establishment lessthan 3,000 square feet per story.(d) A story/floor less than 1,000 square feetin area, unless a healthcare provider asrequired by federal law. Storage, stairwell& mechanical spaces are exempt fromthe 1,000 square foot calculation.(e) A mezzanine in a one-story building.(f) Story/floor used for storage that isaccessed only on an infrequent basis, oris not occupiable. [See Annex III](storage & mechanical spaces are exempt)In new construction required to provide verticalaccess, a LULA or platform lift may be used inlieu of an elevator only by obtaining a variance,or when cost of elevator is disproportionate(exceeds 20%) to construction cost.Platform lifts shall comply with the current editionof the ASME A18.1 adopted by the VermontElevator Board. Platform lifts controls shall beprovided inside the car and shall beindependently operable.[In new construction platform lifts may be used inlieu of an elevator only by obtaining a variance,meeting criteria in a, b & c below, or exceptionunder Chapter 12 or under the conditionsdescribed in ADA](a) Controls shall be provided inside the car andshall be independently operable.(b) Car size shall be not less than 36” X 60”.(c) Installation of lift shall conform to theVermont Elevator Safety Rules and ASMEA18.1., Safety Standard for Platform Lifts.-delete- 206.2.3 Exception 2, 4, 5 & 7.-delete & replace- 206.7 Platform Lifts: Platformlifts shall comply with 410 and as modified by410.3 (36”X60”). Platform lifts shall be permittedas a component of an accessible route inaccordance with 206.7. Platform lifts may beinstalled without a variance when maximumelevation change is less than 6’ (72 inches).-delete & replace- 206.7.5 Existing ExteriorSite Constraints: Platform lifts may be usedonly by obtaining a variance per chapter 12,where existing exterior site constraints make useof a ramp or elevator infeasible, or where6