ADA & Accessible Bathing Design Essentials: A Guide for Architects and Engineers
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Architects and engineers play a vital role in creating accessible, safe, and functional bathing spaces. With growing demand and stricter regulations, accessibility must be more than just compliance; it must enhance safety, dignity, and usability. This course equips professionals to balance ADA, ANSI, and residential best practices, ensuring projects meet both legal standards and real-world needs.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between ADA-compliant and accessible design for public and residential bathing spaces.
- Recall key accessibility standards (ADA, ANSI, IBC) and their applications when designing bathing spaces.
- Apply best accessible design practices for grab bars, threshold types, seating, and material selection.
- Address real-world challenges in accessible design.
Additional Course Files:
Design Category (CSI Division):
(10) Specialties
Delivery Format:
Narrated Video
