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From: "K'risti Thomas" <kjthomas@accessology.com> [kjthomas@accessology.com] on behalf of "Kristi Thomas"
<kjthomas@accessology.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 8:09 AM
To: "Ken Griffin (E-mail)" <kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: Paver project
Ken,
I verified your paver project with TDLR, not mentioning names. Here is
their response. Please print this and put it in your project file as
justification for the decisions made on the project. If you have any
questions, please contact me directly at 9725674729. Let me know when you
want to set up the next phase of our sidewalk project.
Question Asked on Monday, August 18:
The scope of work is to replace inset pavers on existing curb ramps. The
work is necessary because the pavers are cracked and the joint material is
loose and flaking.
These existing curb ramps are similar in design to the illustration in
Technical Memorandum 9902. However, some are noncompliant to TAS slope
requirements.
Question: Does the simple replacement of the inset pavers constitute a
renovation; therefore requiring they be brought into full compliance with
TAS 4.7, or may it be considered solely maintenance?
Thank you.
Jim Boyce
Vice President Codes and Standards
Accessology, Inc.
5128993192 voice
5128993197 fax
www.accessology.com <http://wwvw.accessology.com>
Response received from Nancy Foster on August 22, 2003:
Answer: Curb ramp pavers shall be installed and maintained as required by
TAS 4.7.2. Per TAS 4.1.6(1)(a) and (b), no alteration shall be undertaken
which decreases or has the effect of decreasing accessibility of a facility
below the requirements of ne~v construction and if existing elements are
altered, each altered elements shall comply with the applicable provisions
of 4.1.1 to 4.1.3.
Clarification received from Gary Oliveras on August 22, 2003:
Jim, just to expand a little more on our response, this would be the same as
if an owner was replacing grab bars in a toilet room. Would you view this
scope of work as an alteration?
So, bottom line would be that the whole curb ramp would not have to be
altered but the pavers xvould have to comply. Same as the toile rooms would
not have to be altered but the grab bars would have to comply.
8/28/2003