Posts Tagged ‘ Elevator ’

Name 10 potential accessibility issues that are likely to arise (historic building)

1. elevator access 2. bathroom accessories (grab bars, mounting heights) 3. ramps to front entry, if stairs are present 4. signage 5. clearances at doors and in restrooms 6. strobe lights 7. accessible countertop heights 8. door thresholds 9. door hardware (levers, kickplates, closers) 10. contrasting stripes on stair treads a) Restrooms dimensions b)...

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What specific aspects of the design will the structural engineer need to focus on?

The SE will need to design to a higher importance factor when designing for the elevator. Assistance and coordination would be needed for the transformer, switchgear, emergency generator, and telecommunication equipment anchorage and support. Any new openings in shear walls would need to be addressed.

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A new elevator needs to be installed. Name the specific consultants who need to coordinate this work.

structural engineer, mech/plumbing engineer, electrical engineer, elevator consultant, code consultant, architectural historian consultant

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