1110.4.14 Shooting facilities with firing positions.

Where shooting facilities with firing positions are designed and constructed at a site, at least 10 percent, but not less than one, of each type of firing position shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.

Section BC 1111: Signage

1111.1 Signs.

Required accessible elements shall be identified by the dynamic accessibility symbol, in accordance with Figure 1111.1, at the following locations.

   1.   Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.1.

      Exception: Where the total number of parking spaces provided is one, identification of the accessible parking space is not required.

   2.   Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.2.

      Exception: In Group I-1, R-2 and R-3 occupancies, where parking spaces are assigned to specific dwelling units or sleeping units, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

   3.   Accessible passenger loading zones.

   4.   Accessible rooms where multiple single-occupant toilet rooms or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location pursuant to Section 1109.2, Exception 3. Where multiple single user portable toilet or bathing units are clustered at a single location pursuant to Section 1109.2, Exception 8.

   5.   Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall include a contact telephone number or instructions to gain access if an otherwise accessible building entrance is locked at all times or locked when the building is otherwise open.

   6.   Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the check-out aisle number or type of check-out identification.

   7.   Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms.

   8.   Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible.

   9.   Accessible areas of rescue assistance in accordance with Section 1009.9.

   10.   Exterior areas for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1009.9.

   11.   In recreational facilities, lockers that are required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1109.9.

   12.   Accessible seating.

   13.   Accessible portable toilets.

   14.   Public telephones.

   15.   Refuse disposal and refuse storage rooms.

Figure 1111.1
Dynamic Accessibility Symbol

(Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

1111.2 Directional signage.

Directional signage indicating the route to the nearest like accessible element shall be provided at or in close proximity to the following locations, such that an individual with disabilities will not be required to retrace the approach route from the inaccessible element.

   1.   Inaccessible building entrances.

   2.   Inaccessible public toilets and bathing facilities.

   3.   Elevators not serving an accessible route.

   4.   At each separate-sex toilet and bathing room indicating the location of the nearest accessible family or assisted-use toilet and bathing room where provided in accordance with Section 1109.2.1 of this code.

   5.   At exits and exit stairways serving an accessible space, but not providing an approved accessible means of egress, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1009.10 of this code.

   6.   Where drinking fountains for people using wheelchairs and drinking fountains for standing persons are not located adjacent to each other, directional signage shall be provided indicating the location of the other drinking fountains.

   7.   At each entrance or egress to a building required to have an automatic door in accordance with Section 1105.1.8.

These directional signs shall include the dynamic accessibility symbol. Such signs shall comply with either Section 703.2, or Sections 703.3 and 703.4 of ICC A117.1.

(Am. L.L. 2016/079, 6/28/2016, eff. 10/26/2016; Am. L.L. 2023/024, 2/21/2023, eff. 1/1/2024)

1111.3 Other signs.

Signage indicating special accessibility provisions shall be provided as follows:

   1.   Each assembly area required to comply with Section 1108.2.7 of this code shall provide a sign notifying patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems. The sign shall comply with ICC A117.1 requirements for visual characters and shall include the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss.

      Exception: Where ticket offices or windows are provided, signs are not required at each assembly area provided that signs are displayed at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems.

   2.   At each door to an area of rescue assistance, an exterior area for assisted rescue, an egress stairway, exit passageway and exit discharge, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1013.4.

   3.   At areas of rescue assistance, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1009.11.

   4.   At exterior areas for assisted rescue, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1009.11.

   5.   At two-way communication systems, signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1009.8.2.

   6.   In interior exit stairways and ramps, floor level signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1023.9.

   7.   At prior code buildings with one or more inaccessible entrances, signage stating that a portable ramp is available, if provided by the building, shall be provided at each inaccessible building entrance and shall contain the phone number to request such ramp. The use of a portable ramp by any building must comply with all applicable laws and any such ramp shall comply with Section 405 (Ramps) of ICC A117.1, except to the extent the commissioner has waived a requirement pursuant to section 28-313.3.1 of the Administrative Code. All signage posted pursuant to this section shall comply with Section 1110 of this code and be maintained in good condition. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the provision of a portable ramp where such provision would not otherwise be lawful.

   8.   Signs identifying the type of access provided on amusement rides required to be accessible by Section 1110.4.8 of this code shall be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. In addition, where accessible unload areas also serve as accessible load areas, signs indicating the location of the accessible load and unload areas shall be provided at entries to queues and waiting lines. These directional sign characters shall meet the visual character requirements in accordance with Section 703.2 (Visual Characters) of ICC A117.1.

(Am. L.L. 2019/122, 6/29/2019, eff. 1/1/2020)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/122.