3. 8.5.2. Physician Clinics and Offices (NEW)

3. 8.5.2. Physician Clinics and Offices (NEW) 1) Every doorway that is located in a barrier-free path of travel to a physician clinic or office shall have a clear width not less than 915mm when the door is in the open position. 2) Every door that is located in a barrier-free path of travel to a physician clinic or office shall be equipped with a power door operator that complies with Subsection 3.8.3 and allows persons to activate the opening of the door in the intended direction of travel. 3) The main waiting area shall be designed to allow a person using a wheelchair to turn in an open space not less than 1500 mm in diameter. 4) An assistive listening device shall be provided at the main reception area and in at least one physical examination or treatment room.

3.8.5.3. Accessible Examination and Treatment Rooms (NEW)

3.8.5.3. Accessible Examination and Treatment Rooms (NEW) 1) One in five examination rooms or part thereof shall a) have a doorway with a clear width not less than 915mm when the door is in the open position, b) be designed to allow a person using a wheelchair to turn in an open space not less than 1500mm in diameter, and c) have one lavatory conforming to Article 3.8.3.15 2) One in every five treatment rooms or part thereof shall a) have a doorway with a clear width not less than 915mm when the door is in the open position, b) be designed to allow a person using a wheelchair to turn in an open space not less than 1500mm in diameter, and c) have one lavatory conforming to Article 3.8.3.15.

What is important when converting a single tenant floor to multi-tenants floor?

The important thing is that a public corridor is required. A public corridor shall be possible to allow people to go in opposite directions to each of 2 separate exits when a doorway is open to the corridor.

Why is hard to convert single family house to commercial use?

Why is hard to convert single family house to commercial use?

Because:
1. The classification of the building is changed. Single family house is under 9.10.15. Fire resistance rating might not be required; Window size were big,;combustible construction was permitted on the exterior side walls. When it is changed to commercial use, such as office, restaurant, the classification is under 9.10.14. Non combustible construction and fire resistance rating are usually required. Window size is very limited.
2. Live load on the floor is changed. For single family house the live load is 1.9Kpa, but for other uses, it is up to 4.8Kpa. Reinforcement of the building structure is usually required.