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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ?J EwSYo1
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100 Civic Center Drive I P.O. Box 1768 1 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
www newoortbeachca.clov
1 (949) 644-3200
CASE NO.:
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION TO PROVISIONS
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
OF TITLE 9 (FIRE CODE) OR TITLE 15 (BUILDING CODE)
%,A G —2-0A
OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
Plan Check # # of Stones
(See Reverse for Basis for Approval) (Fee $294)
Occupancy Classification
❑ REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE MATERIAL
Use of Building # of Units
OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
Project Status
(See Reverse for Basis for Approval) (Fee $294)
Construction Type
❑ REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM DISABLED
Verified by
No. of Items
ACCESS DUE TO PHYSICAL OR LEGAL
Fee due
CONSTRAINT (Fee $1,637)
DISTRIBUTION:
(Ratification by the Board of Appeals will be required.)
❑ Owner ❑ Plan Check
For above requests, complete Sections 1, 2 6 3
❑ Petitioner ❑ Inspector
below by printing in ink or typing.
❑ Fire ❑ Other
JOB ADDRESS:
SITE ADDRESS: 2S;i1 Fa<1
Owner The Irvine Carl
Address 1101nnovation
Irvine, CA Zip 92617
Daytime Phone (949 ) 720-2138
Petitioner Brandon Ostrom
(Petitioner to be architect or engineer)
Address 38 Technology Drive
Irvine CA Zip 92618
Daytime Phone (949 ) 923-6160
2 REQUEST: Submit plans if necessary to illustrate request. Additional sheets or data maybe attached.
Please see attached plan set showing locations of proposed truncated domes.
Please see nttarhed nirhnns showing existing site conditions satisfvina visual contrast code reauiroments with black truncated domes.
comments for ADA
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2016 CBC Section 11 B-705.1.1.3 and DOJ 201 r
ADA Standards Section 705.1.3. t
I We request consideration to disregard plan check comment, line item #8, see plan check comments, and to allow the continued use of black truncated domes, as
II shown on plan set, per the requirements in the 2016 CBC and 2010 ADA. Given that the Iccatlous of truncated domes are within a low speed, non -hazardous
tori vehicular arervo rking lot and do not fall within the examples given in 2016 CBC section 11 B-705.7.1.3, the proposed truncated domes will be lined with a 6"
concrete band, greater than the -1 Inch wide min. visually contrasting surface" and "shall separate the detectable warning from adjacent walking surfaces", 2016
CBC section 115-705,1.1.3 exception. f"
Position Project Manager �%
CA Professional Lic. # 67582 Date "
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
DEPARTMENT ACTION: In accordance with: ❑ CBC 104.11/CFC 104.9 ❑ CBC 104.10/CFC 104.8
(Alternate materials & methods) (CBC Modification)
❑ Concurrence from Fire Code Official Is required. ❑ Approved ❑ Disapproved ❑ Written Comments Attached
By: Date
❑ Request (DOES) (DOES NOT) lessen any fire protection requirements.
❑ Request (DOES) (DOES NOT) lessen the structural integrity
The Request is ❑ Granted ❑ Denied (See reverse for
❑ Granted (Ratification required) appeal information)
Conditions of Approval:
Signature Position Date
Print Name
APPEAL OF DIVISION ACTION TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS (See Reverse)
(Signature, statement of owner or applicant, statement of reasons for appeal and filing fees are required.)
CASHIER RECEIPT NUMBER: Fomsimodif 09/21/18
Guidelines for Approval of Alternate Materials Design and Methods of Construction
Basis For Approval
For the Chief Building Official and Fire Code Official or their designated agent to approve a request for modification
or a request for alternate material or method of construction, he/she must determine that special, individual reasons
exist that make compliance with the strict letter of the Code impractical and that equivalency is provided. The
resulting condition must be in conformance with the spirit and purpose of the Code provisions involved and that
such modification does not lessen fire protection, structural integrity or occupant safety. The applicant must provide
sufficient information with this application to allow the above evaluation to be made.
Requirements for Submittals
The applicant design professional shall prepare a Written Report that describes the alternate proposal along with the
applicable data listed below:
• State specific code provisions for which alternative is requested and why request is being submitted.
• Describe by code section those provisions for which alternative is desired.
• Compare the proposed alternative versus the code requirements in terms of structural strength, suitability,
effectiveness, fire resistance, safety and health impacts affecting the building or user of the building.
• Demonstrate that the proposed alternative is compatible with balance of code requirements.
• When applicable, specify how authoritative consensus document(s) areused to substantiate proposal.
(Reference draft ICC Building Performance Code Commentary Section 1.4.2.3 for background information).
• Provide assumptions, references, and documentation of evaluation methods utilized. This includes intended
use, input data, anticipated outputs, and limitations of computer models and other analytical tools or methods.
• Specify when and where special inspection and testing are required and the standards of acceptance for
demonstrating compliance. Show how the proposed alternate, if accepted, will be identified on the job site.
• Where land use restrictions and building setbacks are required, deed restrictions may be an appropriate
method to ensure continued compliance.
• State how and where alternate proposal is incorporated within construction plans and prepare plan
amendments as necessary. The design professional has the responsibility to coordinate all construction
documents and ensure compatibility between documents.
• The report and design documents shall be dated, signed and stamped by the design professional according to
the plan submittal procedure.
• For alternate methods of design requests, the applicant shall set performance criteria for his design.
Performance criteria shall be reviewed, amended and approved by the Building or Fire Code Official prior to
start of design.
Alternative Design Review/Verification
The Chief Building Official or Fire Code Official has the responsibility to review design submittals for compliance to
the adopted codes and procedures. If the Building or Fire Code Official does not have the expertise on staff to
make a thorough and competent review, the Building or Fire Code Official shall select a consultant that possesses
the necessary qualifications to perform a third -party or peer review. Cost of peer review shall be paid by applicant
to the Building Division prior to commencing the review.
• Verify that all applicable information and justifications listed above as requirements for submittals is received and
verify that evaluation and design methods used by designer are appropriate to the alternative proposed.
• Verify products are being used in accordance with their listing conditions as required by recognized listing
agencies. If not available, require documentation and/or testing to demonstrate compliance with intent of code
and intended use.
• Evaluate performance of material and possible flaws that could affect performance of material in its installed
state.
• The reviewer shall document that the submittal has been reviewed and accepted as meeting the alternative
materials, design and methods of construction provisions of the code. If the Building or Fire Code Official is not
satisfied that the applicant has met the conditions, the request should be denied in writing with the applicable
reason(s). -
Inspection/Field Verification
The alternate proposal as approved In the construction documents must be verified by inspection, and, where
necessary, testing as follows:
• To verify that alternate materials, systems and fabricated products comply with accepted design criteria and the
manufacturer's and engineer's installation procedures, inspectors should check product labeling, certification,
quality assurance processes, and testing, as applicable.
• When appropriate, an approved third party quality assurance inspection and testing service may be required for
continuous and complex inspection and testing activities. This is intended to verify that construction complies
with the code and the approved plans.
Information on Procedure for Appeal from a Determination or Action by the Chief Building Official or
Fire Code Official
Appeal from the determination or action of the Chief Building Official or Fire Code Official or their designated agent
may made to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. To appeal, the applicant must provide special individual
reasons that make compliance with the strict letter of the Code impractical. Appeals or ratifications pertaining to
State Disabled Access Standards require complete evidence to substantiate that the proposed design is equivalent
to that prescribed by that standards or that due to legal or physical constraints, compliance with the standards or
providing equivalency would create an unreasonable hardship.
Appeals must be submitted on the Appeal Form available at Permit Counter accompanied by the proper fee. You
will be notified in writing of the appeal hearing's time and date.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
100 Civic Center Drive I P.O. Box 1768 1 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
www.newoortbeachca.00v 1(949)644-3200
COMMERCIAL
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Project Description: Site Disabled Accessibility Upgrades
Project Address:
Permit App. Date:
Occ. Group: NA
Stories: NA
Architect/Engineer:
Applicant/Contact:
2531 Eastbluff Drive
01/24/19
Occ. Load: NA
Fire Sprinklers: NA
Brandon Ostrom
Rob Holland
Plan Check Engineer: Eric Skarin
Engineer's email: eskarin@newportbeachca.gov
P —1 151 Review: 02/04/19 ❑ 2nd Review:
Italic comments
Plan Check No.: 0205.2019
Permit Valuation: $250,000
Type of Const: NA
Plan Check 07/23/19
Expires:
Phone: (949)923-6000
Phone: (949)923-6266
Phone: (949)644.3270
F —1 31d Review:
By Appointment
The project plans were reviewed for compliance with the following codes and standards:
2016 CBC; 2016 CPC; 2016 CEC; 2016 CMC; 2016 California Energy Code & Chapter 15 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC).
The code section references are from the 2016 CBC, unless otherwise stated.
• TO EXPEDITE PROJECT APPROVAL: Please provide a written response indicating how and where
each comment was resolved on the plans.
• Resubmit all previously reviewed plans, updated plans and supporting documents with each
subsequent review.
• AFTER 2nd PLAN REVIEW: Please call the plan check engineer listed above to schedule a plan review
appointment, to expedite project approval.
• For clarification of any plan review comment, please call the plan check engineer listed above.
• Plan review status is available online at www.newportbeachca.gov Project status is also available
using the interactive voice response system at 949-644-3255, or by speaking with a permit technician
at 949-718-1888 during business hours.
Corr LIMUenant Improvement PlanReviewCommenls 02/04/2019
GENERAL
Remove scope of work (valet entry) under Project Data on cover sheet below Benchmark
information.
2. Add deferred submittal of security screen wall according to construction note 41/C11 to cover sheet
of plans. Add note that submittal will be reviewed and certified by civil engineer prior to submittal to
city for conformance with project design criteria.
DISABLED ACCESSIBILITY
3. Provide calculations for required number of standard and van accessible parking spaces according
to CBC 11 B-208.2.
4. On sheet C8, add dimensions for width of existing sidewalk and length of curb ramp landing in
direction of sidewalk travel. Add slope of existing curb ramp.
5. On sheet C10, required 5' length of top landing needs to be within property line unless public works
will issue an encroachment permit. Required 6' length of bottom landing will need to be entirely out
of hazardous vehicular area.
6. Ramp edge protection according to CBC 11 B-405.9.2 requires that less than 4" be provided
between ramp surface and underside of first horizontal rail. Add lowest horizontal rail to detail
A/C 10 showing that its interior face is flush with vertical handrail posts. See sheet C10.
7. Similar to ramp landings, stair landings will need to be entirely within property lines unless public
works will issue an encroachment permit.
8. All detectable warnings at transition between pedestrian and vehicular ways are required to be
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This advisory
manual includes
provisions
contained in the
2016 California
Building Code
published on
July 1, 2016,
effective
January 1, 2017
1-704.3 Volume control telephones. Amplifiers on pay phones are 14
or the handset or are built into
rr key. If the microphone in the
lephone handsets are available. Portable and in-line amplifiers can be ue
lanes but are not practical at most public phones covered by these require
d with pay
with some
its. ■
11B-704.4 TTYs. TTYs provided at a public pay telephone shall be permanently affixed within, or adjacent
to, the telephone enclosure. Where an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone cord shall be sufficiently
long to allow connection of the TTY and the telephone receiver.
CM
Advisory 11 B-704.4 TTYs. Ensure that sufficient electrical service is available where TTYs
are to be installed. ■
11B-704.4.1 Height. When in use, the touch surface of TTY keypads shall be 34 inches (864 mm)
minimum above the finish floor.
Exception: Where seats are provided, TTYs shall not be required to comply with Section 118-
704.4.1.
II
Advisory 11$-704.4.1 Height. A telephone with a TTY installed underneath cannot also be a
wheelchair accessible telephone because the required 34 inches (865 mm) minimum keypad
height can causes the highest operable part urine telephone, usually the coin slot; to exceed
the maximum permitted; side and forward reach ranges. (See Section 11B-308). ■
II
Advisory 11B-704.4.1 Height Exception. While seats are not required atTTYs, `reading and
typing at a TTY is more suited to sitting than standing. Facilities that often provide seats at
TTY's include, but are not limited to, airports and other passenger terminals or stations,
courts, art galleries, and convention centers. ■
11B-704.5 TTY shelf. Public pay telephones required to accommodate portable TTYs shall be equipped
with a shelf and an electrical outlet within or adjacent to the telephone enclosure. The telephone handset
shall be capable of being placed flush on the surface of the shelf. The shelf shall be capable of
accommodating a TTY and shall have 6 inches (152 mm) minimum vertical clearance above the area
where the TTY is to be placed.
118-705 Detectable warnings and detectable directional texture
(11B -705.1 -Detectable warnings. ;.
Excerpted from: Title 24, Part 2 Effective date: January 1, 2017
275 of 345
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11B-705.1.1 General. Detectable warnings shall consist of a surface of truncated domes and shall
comply with Section 11B-705.
11B-705.1.1.1 Dome size. Truncated domes in a detectable warning surface shall have a base
diameter of 0.9 inch (22.9 mm) minimum and 0.92 inch (23.4 mm) maximum, a top diameter of
0.45 inch (11.4 mm) minimum and 0.47 inch (11.9 mm) maximum, and a height of 0.2 inch (5.1
mm).
11B-705.1.1.2 Dome spacing. Truncated domes in a detectable warning surface shall have a
center -to -center spacing of 2.3 inches (58 mm) minimum and 2.4 inches (61 mm) maximum, and
a base -to -base spacing of 0.65 inch (16.5 mm) minimum, measured between the most adjacent
domes on a square grid.
Exception: Where installed in a radial pattern, truncated domes shall have a center -to -center
spacing of 1.6 inches (41 mm) minimum to 2.4 inches (61 mm) maximum.
diameter of
11.4 mm -11.9 mm
base diameter of
22.9 mm -23.4 mm
(a)
elevation
(enlarged)
2.3-2.4
58-61
0.65 min 2.3-2.4
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Size and Spacing of Truncated Domes
11B--705.1.1.3 Color and Contrast. Detectable warning surfaces at transit boarding platform)
edges, bus stops, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and track crossings shall comply;
with Section 1IB-705.1.1.3. 1, Detectable warnings at other locations shall comply with either)
Section 11B-70¢.1.1.3.1 or Section Y1B-705.1.1.3.2. The material used to provide visuafcontrast!
(shall be an integral part of the surface.
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1-1B-705.1.1.3.1 Detectable warning surfaces shall be yellow and approximate FS 33538 of_j
Federal Standard 595C.
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11B-705.1.1.3.2 Detectable warning surfaces shall provide a 70 percent minimum visual)
contrast with adjacent walking surfaces. Contrast in percent shall be determined by.-'
(Contrast percent = [(B 1-B2)/B 1]_x 100 where',
(81 = light reflectancevalue (LR19 of the lighter area and,
Excerpted from: Title 24, Part 2 Effective date: January 1, 2017
276 of 345
B2 = light reflectance value (LRV) of the darker area
Exception: Where the detectable warning surface does not provide a 70 percent;
minimum contrast with adjacent walking surfaces; a 1 inch_ (25 mm) wide minimum__;
visually contrasting surface shall separate the detectable warning from adjacent walking,
surfaces. The visually contrasting surface shall contrast with both the _detectable warning;
land adjacent walking surfaces either light -on -dark, or dark -on -light. )
11B-705.1.1.4 Resiliency. Detectable. warning surfaces shall differ from adjoining surfaces in
resiliency or sound -on -cane contact.
Exception: Detectable warning surfaces at curb ramps, islands or cut -through medians shall
not be required to comply with Section 118-705.1.1.4.
11B-705.1.2 Locations. Detectable warnings at the following locations shall comply with Section 11B-
705.1.
11B-705.1.2.1 Platform edges. Detectable warning surfaces at platform boarding edges shall be
24 inches (610 mm) wide and shall extend the full length of the public use areas of the platform.
11B-705.1.2.2 Curb ramps. Detectable warnings at curb ramps shall extend 36 inches (914 mm)
in the direction of travel. Detectable warnings shall extend the full width of the ramp run less 2
inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, excluding any flared sides. Detectable warnings shall be
located so the edge nearest the curb is 6 inches (152 mm) minimum and 8 inches (203 mm)
maximum from the line at the face of the curb marking the transition between the curb and the
gutter, street or highway.
Exception: On parallel curb ramps, detectable warnings shall be placed on the turning space
at the flush transition between the street and sidewalk. Detectable warnings shall extend the
full width of the turning space at the flush transition between the street and the sidewalk less 2
inches (51 mm) maximum on each side.
11B-705.1.2.3 Islands or cut -through medians. Detectable warnings at pedestrian islands or
cut -through medians shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth extending the full width of the
pedestrian path or cut -through less 2 inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, placed at the edges
of the pedestrian island or cut -through median, and shall be separated by 24 inches (610 mm)
minimum of walking surface without detectoblc warnings.
Exception: Detectable warnings shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in depth at pedestrian
islands or cut -through medians that are less than 96 inches (2438 mm) in length in the
direction of pedestrian travel.
11B-705.1.2.4 Bus stops. When detectable warnings are provided at bus stop boarding and
alighting areas, the detectable warnings shall extend the full width of the boarding/alighting area
and shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth.
11B-705.1.2.5 Hazardous vehicular areas. Detectable warnings at hazardous vehicular areas
shall be 36 inches (914 mm) in width.
11B-705.1.2.6 Reflecting pools. When detectable warnings are provided at reflecting pools, it
shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) maximum in width.
11B-705.1.2.7 Track crossings. Detectable warnings at track crossings shall be 36 inches (914
mm) in the direction of pedestrian travel and extend the full width of the circulation path.
116-705.2 Detectable directional texture. Detectable directional texture at transit boarding platforms
shall comply with Figure 11 B-705.2 and shall be 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) in height that tapers off to 0.04 inch
(1.0 mm), with bars raised 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) from the surface. The raised bars shall be 1.3 inches (33
Excerpted from: Title 24, Part 2 Effective date: January 1, 2017
277 of 345
2010 ADA Standards
for Accessible Design
TECHNICAL
CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES
704.4 TTYs. TTYs required at a public pay telephone shall be permanently affixed within, or adjacent to,
the telephone enclosure. Where an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone cord shall be sufficiently
long to allow connection of the TTY and the telephone receiver.
Advisory 704.4 TTYs. Ensure that sufficient electrical service is available where TTYs are
to be installed.
704.4.1 Height. When in use, the touch surface of TTY keypads shall be 34 inches (865 mm)
minimum above the finish floor.
EXCEPTION: Where seats are provided, TTYs shall not be required to comply with 704.4.1.
Advisory 704.4.1 Height. A telephone with a TTY installed underneath cannot also be a
wheelchair accessible telephone because the required 34 inches (865 mm) minimum
keypad height can causes the highest operable part of the telephone, usually the coin slot,
to exceed the maximum permitted side and forward reach ranges. (See Section 308).
Advisory 704.4.1 Height Exception. While seats are not required at TTYs, reading and
typing at a TTY is more suited to sitting than standing. Facilities that often provide seats at
TTY's include, but are not limited to, airports and other passenger terminals or stations,
courts, art galleries, and convention centers.
704.5 TTY Shelf. Public pay telephones required to accommodate portable TTYs shall be equipped
with a shelf and an electrical outlet within or adjacent to the telephone enclosure. The telephone
handset shall be capable of being placed flush on the surface of the shelf. The shelf shall be capable of
accommodating a TTY and shall have 6 inches (150 mm) minimum vertical clearance above the area
where the TTY is to be placed.
11 705 Detectable Warnings'
705.1 General. Detectable warnings shall consist of a surface of truncated domes and shall comply with
705.
705.1.1 Dome Size. Truncated domes in a detectable warning surface shall have a base diameter
of 0.9 inch (23 mm) minimum and 1.4 inches (36 mm) maximum, a top diameter of 50 percent of the
base diameter minimum to 65 percent of the base diameter maximum, and a height of 0.2 inch (5.1
mm).
705.1.2 Dome Spacing. Truncated domes in a detectable warning surface shall have a center -to -
center spacing of 1.6 inches (41 mm) minimum and 2.4 inches (61 mm) maximum, and a base -to -
base spacing of 0.65 inch (17 mm) minimum, measured between the most adjacent domes on a
square grid.
705.1.3 Contrast. Detectable warning surfaces shall contrast visually with adjacent walking
surfaces either light -on -dark, or dark -on -light.)
196 - 2010 Standards: Titles 11 and III; Department of Justice i
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November 10, 2015
File: 2042537411.200
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Stantec Consulting Services Inc. �n
38 Technology Drive Suite 100, Irvine CA 92618-5312 0/
Attention: Selmone Jurjis, PE, CBO
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Seimone,
Reference: Truncated Domes
It has come to our attention that the City of Newport Beach has concluded that 2013 CBC
update dictates that truncated domes will be required to be yellow in color at all curb ramp
locations. This being based on the City's interpretation of section 11B-705.1.1.3 of the CBC July 1,
2015 Supplement. We would like to offer an alternative interpretation that seems to have been
affirmed by the Department of State Architecture (DSA) and our communications with them
regarding this issue.
As we understand it, section 1 l B-705.1.1.3 (Color and Contrast) directs the user to two different
sub -sections in order to specify if a detectable warning provided shall "be yellow" (1 1 B-705.1:1.3.1)
or shall "provide a 70 percent minimum visual contrast" (11B-705.1.1.3.2). In reviewing the list of
specific instances for which yellow truncated domes are required, you will find that these are all in
reference to mass transportation type crossings and/or interactions (plus one at water hazards). It
is assumed that this position taken by the City of Newport Beach is primarily based on the
interpretation of "hazardous vehicular areas" within that listing; which is where we believe we
begin to differ in interpretation.
It is our understanding that this indication of "hazardous vehicular areas" differs from a typical
crossing at a "vehicular way"; especially of the nature anticipated within a private parking lot, as
it differs from a public street crossing. Unfortunately, the CBC does not offer a specific definition for
"hazardous vehicular way", and one is left to interpret this difference based both on actual
verbiage used and context within the listing provided. Our interpretation of this was clarified upon
inquiry to the DSA. We spoke to both Louise Redeen and followed up again with Susan Moe. I
spoke with Susan about our concern, and she indicated she would welcome your inquiry should
you wish to reach out to her as well. Her contact information is Susan Moe (916) 323-1687 directly,
or the general number for access compliance at (916) 455-8100. Both of these ladies confirmed
that there is an intended difference between a "hazardous vehicular area" and a typical crossing
at a "vehicular way", and that they (the DSA) are working to clarify this discrepancy. They also
noted that we were not the first to inquire, and that this effort to consolidate these sections of the
code had caused confusion with others as well.
To add to the validity that there is an intended difference between a "hazardous vehicular area"
and a crossing at a typical "vehicular way" we would have you look to the following section, 1 16-
705.1.2 Locations, and note how this section is outlined. This section clarifies placement of domes
Design with cornmunity in rnind
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November 10, 2015
Seimone Jurjis, PE, CBO
Page 2 of 2
Reference: Truncated Domes
for each occurrence previously and specifically listed
breaks out each to a specific sub -section for specif,
"Island/ Median Cut-thru" are broken out separately
that there is an intended difference between the d_T
older presentation of this some code item, 201.3
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705.1.1.5 Color, as curb ramps and islands or �t rc
"exceptions" therein.
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s01c tion 1 1 `1.1.3; and in doing so
The at "Curb Ramps" and
T "Nazar Vehicular Area" indicates
ns of �,�, (C . Please also re -reference the
iecti3lfi '11B-705.1.1.3 Contrast and II-
rrlians are more clearly indicated as
Based on our interpretation of the CBC, and the clarifying comments from the DSA, we feel that
the continued use of black truncated domes is still warranted as they provide sufficient contrast as
required under the CBC for curb ramps.
Regards,
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC.
Brandon Ostrom
Project Manager
Phone: (949) 923-6160
Fax: (949) 923-6121
Bra n d o n.ostro m@sta nteC. Co m
c. Joe Woldenberg, Irvine Company
David Elwell, Stantec
Mitchell Thiessen, Stantec
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