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ada requirements for ev charging stations: What Chapter 11B Requires d
October 3, 2026
California has required accessible electric vehicle charging spaces since 2017, when Chapter 11B adopted Section 11B-812. The current text sits in the 2025 California Building Code, effective January 1, 2026, and covers EVCS at public accommodations, public buildings, commercial facilities, and public housing. It fixes the count and the space size. It also sets the
ADA Fitting Room Requirements in California: Bench, Mirror and Turning Space Under CBC 11B
October 2, 2026
California sets its own dimensions for accessible fitting rooms under Title 24 Part 2 Chapter 11B of the California Building Code, and three of them exceed the federal minimum in the 2010 ADA Standards. The bench and its backrest measure 48 inches instead of 42. A mirror is not mandatory, but the one a store
Do Sidewalks Have to Be ADA Compliant? California Legal & Technical Guide
September 23, 2026
Sidewalk accessibility is one of the most frequently litigated compliance issues for property owners, commercial landlords, and public agencies across California. Determining whether a sidewalk legally requires accessibility features depends entirely on property ownership, location, and pedestrian usage. While strictly private residential walkways serving single-family homes are exempt, public rights-of-way and commercial pedestrian access routes
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