I have a question for coach/my cse fellas-
in 8-601 of CHBC, it saz "The CHBC shall apply to every qualified historical building or property that is required to provide access to persons with disabilities.
Provisions of this chapter do not apply to new construction or reconstruction/replicas of historical buildings.
Where provisions of this chapter apply to alteration of qualified historical buildings or properties, alteration is defined in California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 2, Definitions and Abbreviations. 202 – A. Alter or Alteration."
in 8-201 of CHBC, the "alteration" is defined as "A modification to a qualified historical building or property that affects the usability of the building or property, or part thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historical restoration, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangements in the plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions."
Does that mean for any type of remodeling of an qualified historical building, the accessibility provisions have to be met? For instance what if the scope of work is just to do tenant improvement of one unit (redo floor finishes, add light fixtures and etc.) in a historical condo building. Does the owner of this unit have to address the accessibility issue for the whole building?
Any feedback will be appreciated. Thanks everyone.