CNYSHE; Monthly Chapter Luncheon; HOLT Architects

"ANSI 117.1 Building Blocks: Understanding the Design Impacts of the latest Updates to the NYS codes for Accessibility (1 AIA LU/HSW)"

Join us for an engaging 60-minute session exploring the accessibility changes resulting from the adoption of the 2025 New York State Building Code and the integration of the 2017 ANSI 117.1 standards. We’ll cover the significant updates to accessible design, including the expanded wheelchair turning radius requirements (from 5'-0" to 5'-7"), and revisions to other clearance and maneuvering dimensions. Many of the “rules of thumb” we have relied upon for ADA compliance are about to change — and we’ll walk through what those changes what to watch out for on upcoming projects.

Bullet points:

· New York State Building Codes

· ANSI 117.1 standards

· Accessibility Changes

· Design Impacts

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify how the ANSI 117.1 is referenced and incorporated into the New York State Building Code.

2. Summarize and compare the application of ANSI 117.1 and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

3. Understand the updates to ANSI 117.1 Building blocks from 2009 and 2017.

4. Discuss and analyze impacts that these updates may have to your campus from the perspective of space planning and design.

Presented by: Catherine Blakemore, AIA, LEED BD+C, NYS Certified Code Enforcement Officer

Cate Blakemore is Principal Associate, Director of Codes at HOLT Architects. She is also NYS Certified Code Enforcement Official and oversees project code reviews and employee education.

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