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Welcome to the Disabled Access Committee

Meet the Disabled Access Committee Chair, Fouad C. Barakat

Fouad holds a Bachelor & Master Degrees in Civil Engineering and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. Fouad is registered with State of California- Safety Assessment Program (SAP) and has more than 31 years with the County Of Los Angeles Public Works, over 22 years with Building & Safety Division. 


Fouad has previously served on the ICC LABC Board of Directors from January 2013 until December 2018; serving as our Chapter President in 2018 and Past President of the ICC LABC Since 2019.  


Fouad has also served on multiple LABC Committees such as the Green Building Committee (now known as the Sustainability Committee), the Structural Committee, the Fire Life & Safety Committee and the Disabled Access Committee.


Fouad has also served on CALBO Outreach & Communications and Structural Committees. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Disabled Access Committee is to promote consistent application of Accessibility requirements by updating the Disabled Access Review/Correction Lists, CASp Training, reviewing and responding to proposed changes to state disabled access regulations and on some occasions, DAS will be the sponsor of proposed changes to the regulations. 


Committee members have also kept up to date on all the Code Changes or Amendments. The Committee has become a forum to discuss with other Jurisdictions and CASp members to reach a consensus on Disabled Access issues of concern that come up during plan review or inspection of construction projects and other tasks that are deemed necessary by the Committee. Committee business is conducted through teleconferences and in person. 


Committee Goals 

  1. Promote consistent application of accessibility requirements. 
  2. Respond to state accessibility code changes.  

Chair:   Fouad C. Barakat, P.E., MSCE 

County of Los Angeles Public Works

Civil Engineer

Cell: (626) 674-9021 

E-mail: fbarakat@dpw.lacounty.gov


Board Liaison:  Cynthia Zabala, P.E.

Jurisdiction:  City of West HollywoodEmail:  czabala@weho.org 


Interested in joining the Disabled Access Committee? Click HERE!

Disabled Access Committee Membership List

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Meetings and Events

2020 Meeting Minutes

General Meeting Minutes 20200304 (pdf)Download

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 Under the Assembly Bill No. 3002  effective January 1st, 2019,applicants applying for commercial building permits shall be notified in California access specialists(CASp) inspection services, state and federal programs to assist businesses with access compliance and access expenditures, federal and state legal requirements on accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 

AB3002 Notice in English (pdf)

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AB 3002 Notice in Tagalog (pdf)

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AB3002 Notice in Spanish (pdf)

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Informational Bulletins

Residential Accessibility General Notes (pdf)

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FAQ For Housing Accessibility (pdf)

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ADA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LETTERS (pdf)

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Commercial Accessibility General Notes revised 1.1.2020 (pdf)

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Plan Review Lists

Residential accessibility Plan Review Lists revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Commercial Accessibility Plan Review List Revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 1_010117_Elevators, LULAS, Platform Lifts revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 2_010117_Signs revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 3_010117_Restaurant revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 4_010117_Assembly revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 5 Group M and B Occupancies revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 6_010120_Transient Lodging revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 7_010117_Misc Facilities 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 8_010117_Recreational Facilities revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 9_010117_Public Housing revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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Suppl No 10 Electric Vehicle Charging Station revised 01.01.2020 (pdf)

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SUMMARY OF ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Summary Of Accessibility Upgrades For Commercial Projects - Revised 1-04-19 (pdf)Download
Summary Of Accessibility Upgrades For Commercial Projects - Revised 1-07-2020 (pdf)Download

You may download and use a copier machine to copy the following "Accessible Drawing Template" on a plain Transparency Film in black and white. It will copy black images on clear transparent film and can be used in Plan Check by simply overlaying the film on architectural floor plans. The file includes accessible Turning Spaces, Shower Sizes, 30"x 48" Clear Floor Space and Dining Counter height.

ICC LA BASIN chapter accessibility details (pdf)

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Accessibility Drawing Template

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