Accessibility

Disabled Access Regulations

All buildings in California are required to meet the accessibility requirements of the California Building Code (CBC). The local Building Department only plan checks and inspects for State compliance. Compliance with the CBC does NOT necessarily mean that the design automatically complies with Federal ADA requirements. 

CBC Chapter 11A contains regulations pertaining to multifamily buildings and CBC Chapter 11B contains regulations for Commercial and Industrial buildings.  Additionally, CBC Chapter 10 contains general accessibility requirements that apply to most occupancies.  
 
References

California Department of State Architect (DSA) Accessibility Website California Access Compliance Reference Manual Status of California Accessibility Code Certification for ADA Compliance[1] ADA and ABA Federal Accessibility Guidelines[2]

ADA Standards / Figures - Index - pictographs of ramps, parking, restrooms, etc. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Homepage - Department of Justice (DOJ) Accessibility Links - Department of the State Architect (DSA)

[1] until the California version is Certified for ADA Compliance. It is the Owner’s and Architect’s responsibility to ensure the building complies with all applicable Codes and Laws.
[2] ALL publicly-owned buildings must comply with Federal ADA requirements. 

Resources 

• Disabled Access Unreasonable Hardship Form
   

For questions regarding accessibility in privately-owned buildings in the City of Gilroy, contact the Building Division at (408) 846-0451.