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Amendments To Chapter 11B

Brown Bag Series #7

Rick Halloran CASp #114

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Chapter 11B What’s coming our way?

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RulemakingADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

• Government code section 11340 et seq.• Chapter 3.5. Administrative Regulations and Rulemaking• Article 1. General ................................. 11340-11342.4• Article 2. Definitions ....................... 11342.510-11342.610• Article 3. Filing and Publication ................. 11343-11343.8• Article 4. The California Code of Regulations, the• California Code of Regulations Supplement,• and the California Regulatory Notice• Register .................................. 11344-11345• Article 5. Public Participation: Procedure for Adoption• of Regulations ............................ 11346-11348• Article 6. Review of Proposed Regulations .......... 11349-11349.6• Article 7. Review of Existing Regulations ........ 11349.7-11349.9• Article 8. Judicial Review ......................... 11350-11350.3• Article 8. Exemptions• Article 9. Special Procedures ........................ 11351-11361

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California Building CodeIs Adopted and published by the California Building Standards

Commission on a

Triennial Cycle

Year Three: The code is published, local jurisdictions have 6 months to amend then it

becomes law.2012 IBC - 2013 CBC / 2013 SFBC - Effective 1/1/2014

Year two: Model Code Is Amended and adopted by State Agencies then Building Standards Commission

Year one: Model Code Is Developed and Published 2012 IBC

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The 2013 Intervening Code Cycle

The Commission will receive proposed code changes from several state agencies, including (but not limited to) the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC), the Division of the State Architect - Structural Safety (DSA-SS), the Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM), the Office of Statewide Health

Planning and Development (OSHPD), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for code change consideration in the 2013 Intervening Code Cycle. Agencies can submit proposed code changes during the month of December, 2013. ( Code changes are submitted and reviewed by state agencies prior to December)The proposed code change submittals include the text of the proposed changes and justification, and are reviewed in the following phases of the adoption cycle:

• Pre-cycle Activities (Complete) (Agencies conduct hearings) • Code Advisory Committee Review (Complete) - also see

current Code Advisory Committee Members • 45-Day and 15-Day Comment/Challenge Periods (Complete) • Commission Review, July 22, 2014 (Complete) • Commission Review, October 21, 2014 (Complete) • Approved Standards (Complete)

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12/1/2013 7/1/2015

1/14 2/14 3/14 4/14 5/14 6/14 7/14 8/14 9/14 10/14 11/14 12/14 1/15 2/15 3/15 4/15 5/15 6/15

2013 Intervening Code Cycle

July 1, 2015 Effective Date

CAC Committees:

SDLF – Structural Design/ Lateral Forces

PEME – Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical & Energy

HF – Health Facilities

GREEN – Green Building

BFO – Building, Fire & Other

ACCESS – Accessibility

* All dates are subject to

change

12/1/13 - 12/31/13

State agencies initial

submittals of

proposed

code changes and

CBSC review

2/1/14 - 3/1/14

CAC meetings and

state agency re-submittals

4/1/14 - 6/1/14

PUBLIC REVIEW

Regulatory notice

and public

comment period(s)

7/1/14

CBSC Commission meeting

adoption and approval

7/14 - 9/14

Filing with

Secretary of State

and CBSC

codification

1/1/15

Title 24

publication date

-All Parts

9/1/14 - 12/30/14

Publication period

CBSC and state

agencies

proof for accuracy

1/1/2015 - 7/1/2015

Statutorily required 180 day period

between publication date and

effective date

1. Education and training

2. Local amendment adoption

and filing process

7/1/15

Title 24 - Statewide effective

date of the 2013 California

Code Supplements

8/31/14

Final documents to

the publishers

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California Building Code Chapter 11B

SCOPING:

CBC Chapter One Section 1.1.3.2 states :“The model code, state amendments to the model code and/or state amendments where there are no relevant model code provisions shall apply to the following buildings, structures and applications…”“…shall be enforced by the appropriate enforcing agency …to the extent of authority granted to such agency by the state legislature”.#10 “Accommodations for persons with disabilities regulated by (DSA) ..see section 1.9.1”

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SCOPING :

CBC Chapter One Section 1.9.1 specifies the purpose of the code is to ensure barrier free design in buildings and facilities that are regulated by the code and is overseen by Division of the State Architect- Access Compliance (DSA-AC). They include;

1. “Publically funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities…” (see 1.9.1.1.1 through 1.9.1.1.5)

The authority for this is found in the California Government Code Section 4450.

2. “Privately funded public accommodations…and commercial buildings…” (1.9.1.2.1 through 1.9.1.2.4 )

The authority for this is found in the California Health and Safety Code Section 19952. Also states that the purpose is to incorporate standards

at least as restrictive as the 2004 ADAAG and the FFHAA.

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AUTHORITY:

Where civic funds are used by counties or other municipalities, the governing bodies are entitled to self enforcement, for example The San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disabilities or the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities.

Where private funds are utilized, the authority for enforcement lies with the Building Department.

Authority is granted per Government Code 4450.

Overview of Disability Rights Laws & Regulations

ANSIA117.1

Civil RightsAct

Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

Rehabilitation Act

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Unruh Civil Rights Act

Disabled Persons Act

CaliforniaBuilding Code

Disabled Persons Act Amended

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Comparative Timeline

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CALIFORNIA ACCESS REGULATIONS:

Office of the State Architect charged with overseeing the building standards for publically funded buildings and privately funded non-residential buildings.

1st California Access regulations in the Building Code July 1, 1982

California has authored it’s own non-residential access regulations from 1982 until 2014 through the DSA-AC.

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CALIFORNIA ACCESS REGULATIONS:

CBC now uses the

2010 ADA Standards For Accessible Design

as the model code.

DSA’s decision on the model code selection was made only after careful consideration of the three possible options of:

•the current California provisions within Chapters 11B and 11C,

•the International Building Code’s Chapter 11 and associated reference standard ANSI A117.1 or

•the 2010 Standards for Title II and Title III Facilities: 2004 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 ADAS/2004 ADAAG).

As part of the process, DSA requested input from interested individuals, organizations, affected parties and stakeholders on the perceived

advantages and disadvantages of the three options and their preferred option. This was done through outreach to the DSA Advisory Board’s

Access Committee, the California Commission on Disability Access, the Department of Rehabilitation, and stakeholder organizations

representing building officials, disability advocates, design professionals, codes and standards organizations, governmental agencies,

contractors, attorneys, product manufacturers, facility owners and operators and the general public.

There were 408 individual responses to the request for input with preferences as follows:

1 – Current California Provisions 14.2%

2 – IBC Chapter 11 Provisions 20.8%

3 – 2010 ADAS/2004 ADAAG Standards 65.0%

CBC now uses the

2010 ADA Standards For Accessible Design

as the model code.

2013 CBC Chapter 11B

Uses 2010 ADA Standards

As Model Code (like IBC)

We do not enforce ADA (See

Attorney General Letter)

California not deemed “safe

Harbor”-- but close

Additional Resource

•DSA

•U.S. Access Board

•ADA Home page

Work with TSD

DSA has prepared several documents to help code users understand and apply the accessibility provisions. These

documents will aid the code user’s transition to the newly reformatted 2013 CBC Chapter 11B, clarify obligations and

code requirements under the CBC, and provide background and context for accessibility issues.

2010 CBC-2013 CBC Cross Reference Matrix (PDF – 1.20 MB) | (Word – 1.46 MB) This document provides a cross

reference between the accessibility provisions of the 2010 CBC and the 2013 CBC.

2013 CBC Expanded Table of Contents for Chapter 11B (PDF – 165 KB) | (Word – 77 KB) This document identifies

the section number and title for each section and top-level sub-section in Chapter 11B.

2013 CBC Advisory Manual (PDF – 12.2 MB) | (Word – 15.9 MB) (recently updated for the July 1, 2015 Supplement)

This document contains the 2013 CBC accessibility provisions adopted by DSA and commentary on selected

requirements. Commentary is included from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and from DSA for

provisions unique to California. Note: The advisories are very helpful in making interpretations of code language, but

they should not be construed as being code. They have no legal status.

Note: 2013 CBC no longer references any figures, they also have no legal status.

The above documents are available on :J/common/DISABLED ACCESS

Amendments To Chapter 11B

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015

DEFINITIONS:

DSA has added a new definition for “Designated Public Transportation” And made changes to “Specified Public Transportation” definitions in order to align with definitions of the US Department of Transportation within 49 CFR 37.3 of the ADA.Designated Public Transportation refers to publicly operated transit systems and Specified Public Transportation would refer to transportation services provided by a private entity. See USDOJ advisory 209.2.2.

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DEFINITIONS:

New definitions. 11B now covers Destination-oriented elevators. These were not covered in CBC prior to 2013. 2013 CBC covered these by exception as does the 2010 ADA standards. See 11B-411.

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DEFINITIONS:

DSA has altered the definition of “Public Housing” adding “constructed by” and deleting item #3 which was publically owned and operated housing subject to HUD regulations. This was considered redundant and confusing.

New definition for “Multi-Bedroom Housing Unit” reflects the trend in student housing for non traditional dormitories and includes these suite type dormitories. See 11B-224.7.1 11B-224.7.2

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BEDROOMBEDROOM

BATHROOM

BATHROOM

KITCHEN

DEFINITIONS:

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DEFINITIONS:

New definitions for “Variable Message Sign” and characters. Scoping is now in 11B-216.14 and the technical specifications have been added to 11B-703.8

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DIVISION 2:

11B-202.4 Exception #8: 1. Priority list for POT upgrades for projects under the threshold item #3 added “or a single accessible unisex

restroom”. This change is consistent with the language of the 2010 ADA Standards 35.151- (b) -4 -iv -3, “duty to provide accessible features in the event of disproportionality”. R

2. Priority list for POT upgrades for projects under the threshold item #6 added “signs” to the list. This is just a clarification as signs are included in the list of elements in a primary path of travel in the first paragraph of 11B-202.4 and have always been considered an accessible element with the POT.

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DIVISION 2:

11B-203.9 Employee workstations: R

This section had been incorrectly labeled “work areas” and incorrectly gave the impression that work areas had a limited requirement for accessibility. Clarifies that workstations (for one or a small number of employees – see workstation DSA definition) need only comply with:

• 11B-207 (accessible means of egress) (new buildings only)• 11B-215.3 prewiring for visible fire alarms • 11B-302 Floors or ground surfaces• 11B-303 Changes in level• 11B-404.2.3 Clear width (32” – no projections below 34” 4’ max projection above. 36” if >24” deep)

Common use circulation paths must comply with the requirements for work areas - i.e. full accessible route per 11B-402

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DIVISION 2:

11B-206.2.8 Employee work areas

Common use circulation path

11B-203.9 Employee work stations

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DIVISION 2:

11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to elevators:

An exception has been added to the requirement for a vertical means of access within 200 feet of a stairway in new buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet. The exception exempts stairways used for emergency egress only. This is a clarification the intent of the code is to provide access where stairs and escalators are installed in very large buildings such a shopping malls.

11B-206.4.1 Entrances and exterior ground floor exits: R

Exception #2 has been amended to no longer require a sign stating that the exit is not accessible. A new requirement has been added to require a sign complying with 1007.10 indicating the location of other accessible means of egress. ( New buildings only?)

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DIVISION 2:

11B-206.6 Elevators: R

An new exception (#3) has been added which will allow destination-oriented elevators that comply with the new technical requirements in 11B-411 .

11B-206.6.1 Existing elevators: R

A new exception requires existing elevators that are converted to destination –oriented elevators or existing destination-oriented elevators that are altered and which respond to the same console(s) to comply with 11B-411.

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DIVISION 2:

11B-208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents: R

DSA has deleted section 11B-208.2.3.4 which required accessible parking be granted to residents with disabilities upon request that included the same terms and full range of choices when assigned parking is provided to covered dwellings units.

DSA states that these operational requirements are unenforceable by building officials. The requirements have been retained as a “Note:” with a reference to Chapter 11A to remind users that these procedures may be required to comply with the ADA.

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DIVISION 2:

11B-211.2 Drinking fountains: R

When the 2013 code edition was published it omitted the requirements for depth of the unit (18”-19”) in 11B-602.8 and for pedestrian protection (alcoves or wing walls) in 11B-602.9. These references have been reinstated.

11B-213 Plumbing Fixtures: R

Increases the number of required accessible fixtures in larger assembly occupancies like Theaters, Sport Arenas (Warriors), Convention Centers for :

11B-213.3.1 Toilet Compartments - 5% no fewer than one. If > 6 ambulatory compartments shall be provided in the same number as accessible stalls.

11B-213.3.2 Water Closets – 5% no fewer than one. 11B-213.3.3 Urinals - 10% no fewer than one. 11B-213.3.4 Lavatories – 10% no fewer than one.

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DIVISION 2:11B-215 Fire Alarms: R

This section has been updated to incorporate the requirements of the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010. The following provisions are added for carbon monoxide detectors:

11B-215.4 Transient Lodging. Requires guestrooms in transient lodgings that are required to have communication features per 11B-224.4 to have Carbon Monoxide detectors per chapter 4 and visible notification .

11B-215.5 Residential Facilities. Residential dwelling units required to have communication features per 11B-809.5 shall have carbon monoxide detectors per chapter 4 and visible notification.

(existing facilities are excepted)

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DIVISION 2:

11B-216.5.2 Parking Facilities:

This is a new section that has been added to clarify the requirements for signs in parking facilities that are intended for use by pedestrians. It clarifies that directional and informational signs shall comply with 11B-216 including

11B-216.2 Signs identifying permanent rooms or spaces. 11B-216.3 Directional or informational signs. 11B-216.4 Means of egress signs.

The requirements for signs identifying accessible parking spaces are contained in 11B-216.5.1

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DIVISION 2:

11B-216.14 Variable Message signs: R

This is a new section that add requirements of 11B-703.8 for variable message signs in Transportation facilities Emergency shelters.

11B-703.8 High Resolution signs to comply with 11B-03.5 (visual characters) and non-glare screens, brightness

adjustment for outdoors and meet rate of change (3 sec. or 1 sec. per character) Low resolution all uppercase letters, san serif – italic, height per table 11B-703.8.4, Character, stroke and

spacing width determined by pixel count per table 11B-703.8.5, height of minimum 40” to baseline of lowest characters, non-glare background, light characters on dark background, cover, brightness and rate of change as for high resolution.

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DIVISION 2:

11B-216.14 Variable Message signs

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DIVISION 2:

11B-224 Transient LodgingThis section has been amended to provide better clarity specifically for 11B-703.8

11B-224.1.4 clarifying that guestrooms not required to provide mobility features shall have toilet and bathing fixtures that can be “touched “ by a person in a wheelchair.

11B-224.7 clarifying that Housing at a Place of Education is a distinct section and subject to the requirements of transient lodging.

11B-224.7 clarifying that Social Service Centers with temporary sleeping areas or dwelling units have a number of requirements under transient lodging. The code differentiates between more than 25 beds and more than 50 beds.

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DIVISION 2:

11B-224 Baby Changing Tables:This section has been amended to require that baby changing tables comply with 11B-309 (operable parts) and 11B-902 (dining and work surfaces). Requires that they be operable with one hand, within reach ranges, 5lbs no pinching etc. It also requires knee and toe space and maximum surface height of 34”

Also specifies that when deployed, the table may not reduce the required width of an accessible route, nor may they be located within an accessible compartment in a multiple accommodation toilet facility.

11B-227.2 Checkout Aisles:

This section which required at least one accessible aisle to be open at all times and the number of accessible aisle open at any given time to comply with table 11B-227.2 has been amended to be a “Note” rather than a requirement. This was due to complaints that it is an operational feature and the requirement was unenforceable.

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DIVISION 3:11B-305.6 Clear Floor Space:The sections has added language to clarify that clear floor or ground space may overlap and accessible route unless specifically prohibited elsewhere in the chapter.

11B-307.4.1 Guy Braces:The sections has been amended to require a vertical guy brace or similar brace when located within or a maximum of 24” outside of a circulation path.

11B-308.4. Reach Ranges for children:The sections has been added to provide suggested reach ranges for elements used primarily by children.

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DIVISION 4:11B-403.5.1 Clear Width:The section replaces the language that was inadvertently omitted in the first printing of the 2013 code edition which required a 44” clear width for the accessible route to the accessible compartment in a multiple accommodation toilet facility.

11B-404.2.3 Doors - Clear Width:The sections has deleted the exception that allowed a 20” minimum door for doors that do not provide full user passage. This is because such doors are not governed by this section and the 20” unintentionally restricted user from employing smaller doors for accessing chases etc..

11B-404.2.9 Doors – opening force:The sections deleted reference to “other than fire doors” as it was redundant and excepted in #3

11B-405.8 Handrails Ramps:The sections deleted the exception for handrails on ramps immediately adjacent to fixed seats in assemblies.

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DIVISION 4:11B-406.5.11 Curb Ramps grooved border:The section repeals the requirement for grooved borders at curb ramps.

OLD NEW

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DIVISION 4:11B-407.11 Destination – Oriented Elevator Systems:11B-407 through 11B-410 multiple deletions of exceptions for Destination Oriented elevators now reserved.11B-411 New requirements for destination –oriented elevator systems. Same as AB-090 except for:

11B-411.2.1.3.2 Touch Screen Call Consoles- touch screen directly above the accessibility function button. The button shall be 36” to 42” AFF

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DIVISION 5:11B-504.2 Treads and risers:New exception allows for curved stairways with winder treads in stairs that are not part of a required means of egress.

11B-505.10 Handrail extensions:Exception for returning stair handrail extensions 90 degrees when hazardous reinstated.11B-505.10.3 Bottom extension. Deleted typo redundant statement.

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DIVISION 6:

11B-603.5 Accessories:New exception allows for baby changing tables to have operable parts above 40” (48” max. per 11B-309)

11B-604.3.1 Clearances –water closetNew exception clarifies that the clear space in front of a water closet in a dwelling unit that must comply with 11B-233.3.1 (public housing) is required to be 36” deep by 60” wide. Previous code lead users to erroneously believe it had to be 48” deep in front of the water closet.

Figure 11B-604.7 amended by adding the word “min” to the height of the toilet paper dispenser. The previous diagram may have led users to believe it was 19” absolute.

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DIVISION 6:

11B-604.8 CompartmentsAdditional language clarifies that maneuvering spaces must also be incorporated into the design of accessible compartments in addition to the clear space. DSA has also adopted the language of the 2010 ADA Standard and is substituting “door located in the side wall” or “door located in the front wall” for “side opening “ and End opening” respectively.

Figure 604.8.1.4 amended to reflect that the toe clearance may be located at the front wall or partition.

11B-606.7 Sink Depth:The language “sinks shall be 6 ½” deep maximum” has been deleted and replaced by the requirement that knee and toe clearance per 11B-306 shall be provided.

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DIVISION 7:

11B-703.3.2 PositionDeleted typo “either” before “directly below”.

11B-703.4.2 Location:DSA has restored the exception from the 2010 ADA standards that was deleted in the 2012 code making cycle that allows a sign to be put on the push side of a door if the locations required by 11B-703 do not exist and the door has a closer but no hold open devise. (Used in old hotel motel situations)

11B-703.7.2.1 ISACode has been altered to require a color blue that approximates FS15090 rather than is exactly. No way to enforce the exact color.

11B-703.8 Variable message signs. (covered under scoping, only for transportation and emergency shelters)

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DIVISION 7:

11B-705 Detectable Warnings

DSA has moved the color requirements of 11B-705.1.1.5 into 11B-705.1.1.3 as an option. Previous language stated that the domes must contrast but no figure or amount was applied. The previous language also required federal yellow but excepted curb ramps, islands and at a cut through. New language requires warnings at vehicular ways, platforms reflecting pools, bus stops and track crossings be yellow “approximating” federal yellow . All other areas can be approximately federal 33538 yellow or have a contrast of 70%. Added language shall extend the full width of a curb ramp run “ less 2” maximum on each side”.

Studies have shown that yellows approximate to Federal yellow are recognized almost 100% of the time even at contrasts as low as 40%.The 2” allowance is to facilitate installation.

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DIVISION 8 - 10:

11B-804 Kitchens, kitchenettes

DSA has added “and wet bars” to the title of the section to reflect that wet bars fall under these provisions.

11B-806.3.1 - 11B-809.5.2 Added language to include Carbon Monoxide detectors as required by California law.

11B-810.2.3 Clarifies requirement for detectable warnings at bus boarding areas.

11B-1009.2.1 Excepts pools that are completely less than 36” or greater than 48” from the lift requirement.

11B-1009.2.4 Corrected typo in seat conversion to mm.

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