The provisions of Section 11B-202.4 Exception 8 apply to existing buildings or facilities used as public
buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings or public housing. When these buildings or facilities
undergo alterations, structural repairs, or additions, an accessible path of travel must be provided to the
specific area of construction.
When the adjusted construction cost
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of alterations, structural repairs, or additions to existing
buildings and facilities within three years of the original alteration exceeds a valuation threshold of
$170,466.00 the cost of compliance with Section 11B-202.4 of the 2019 California Building Code shall be a
minimum of 20% of the adjusted construction cost of alterations, structural repairs or additions.
In choosing which accessible elements to provide, priority should be given to those elements that will provide
the greatest access in the following order:
1. An accessible entrance
;
2. An accessible rout
e to the area of alteration, structural repair, or addition (see definition of accessible route
Section 202 & 11B-206.2.1 for more information on accessible routes and site arrival points);
3. At least one access
ible restroom for each sex serving the area of alteration, structural repair or addition;
4. Accessible telephones,
if provided, serving the area of alteration, structural repair, or addition;
5. Accessible drink
ing fountains, if provided, serving the area of alteration, structural repair, or addition; and
6. When possible, additi
onal accessible elements such as additional parking, storage, signs and alarms.
Please complete the attached worksheet, and prepare a site and floor plan of the existing and proposed
accessibility improvements along the accessible route to the area of alteration that shall be submitted to the
Building Division in duplicate, prior to completing your plan review. One copy of the approval or denial of the
unreasonable hardship request will be returned to the applicant.
Please note, this request for hardship is subject to the approval of the Building Official.
Additionally, barrier removal is an instant and ongoing obligation for ADA compliance and this application
does not exempt the applicant of any obligations to remove barriers in a reasonable time frame. By
signing this report, you understand this 20% is for this addition/alteration alone, and for State of California
compliance only.
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Adjusted cost of construction does not include the cost of alterations to path of travel elements required to be upgraded
outside the area of alteration, structural repair, or addition.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
4845 CASA LOMA AVENUE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA 92886
BUILDING DIVISION (714) 961-7120
2020 Request for Construction Hardship For Projects Exceeding $170,466.00
REVISED 05/10/2019
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Project Address: 123 Hope Street Application No. YL-0000000
Project Description/Location: Office tenant improvement (2,040 SF) at 5th
floor Suite No. 502
Type: Alteration Structural Repair Addition
Permit Valuation: $180,000.00
*Adjusted Cost o
f Proposed Construction: $144,000.00
PATH OF TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA OF ALTERATION, STRUCTURAL REPAIR, OR ADDITION
Accessible Features
Does existing feature meet
accessibility standards of Chapter
11B of the current CBC?
Will this feature be replaced or
altered to meet Chapter 11B of
the current CBC?
If so, how much will be spent
to make this feature
accessible?
1 Accessible entrance NO YES $ 2,400.00
2 Accessible route to the altered area NO PARTIAL $26,000.00
3 Accessible restroom for each sex
serving the area
NO YES $ 8,000.00
4 Accessible telephones N/A N/A
5 Accessible drinking fountains N/A
6 Other (Any of the below)
A. Accessible parking spaces NO YES $ 1,100.00
B. Signs NO
C. Alarms N/A
D. Other:
Cost of All Features Provided (A) Summary of costs of Accessible Features Nos. 1-6 provided above. $37,500.00
Total Cost on Same Path of Travel (B ) Cost of Proposed Construction and Cost of Preceding Alterations. $144,000.00
Percentage Upgrades Provided (A / B) Cost of all Features Provided / Total Cost on Same Path of Travel. 26%
Description of Access Features Provided:
New entrance landing, new accessible fixtures for the restrooms, properly mark and identify the accessible parking area, and 27 cubic yards of concrete
(289 feet of sidewalk)
Hardship Request: 345 lineal feet of exterior sidewalk that exceeds 2.08% cross slope which is 3.4% - 3.8%. Without this request approval the
project will not be able to happen due to lack of finances. Please see attached implementation plan and my justification for approval.
Applicant Certification
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature:
John Smith
Date: 09 /12/2014 Company: Johns’ Smithing & Wesson
Name: (print) John Smith Address: 123 Broadway
Title: Architect of Record City, State Zip: Oroville, CA, 95965
Agent for:
Owner Architect Engineer Contractor
Phone No.: 530-000
-0000
For Building Official Use Only
Approved by: Title: Date: / /
*If an area has been altered without providing an accessible path of travel to that area, and subsequent alterations of that area or a
different area on the same path of travel are undertaken within three years of the original alteration, the total cost of alterations to the
areas on that path of travel during the preceding three-year period shall be considered in determining whether the cost of making that
path of travel accessible is disproportionate.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
4845 CASA LOMA AVENUE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA 92886
BUILDING DIVISION (714) 961-7120
Example Form for Projects Exceeding $170,466.00 Threshold
REVISED 05/10/2019 Page 2
Project Address: Application No.
Project Description/Location:
Type:
Alteration
Structural Repair
Addition
Permit Valuation:
*Adjusted Cost of Propos
ed Construction:
PATH OF TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA OF ALTERATION, STRUCTURAL REPAIR, OR ADDITION
Accessible Features
Does existing feature meet
accessibility standards of Chapter
11B of the current CBC?
Will this feature be replaced or
altered to meet Chapter 11B of
the current CBC?
If so, how much will be spent
to make this feature
accessible?
1. Accessible entrance
2. Accessible route to the altered area
3. Accessible restroom for each sex or a
unisex restroom
4. Accessible telephones
5. Accessible drinking fountains
6. Other (Any of the below)
E. Accessible parking spaces
F. Signs
G. Alarms
H. Other:
Cost of All Features Provided (A) Summary of costs of Accessible Features Nos. 1-6 provided above.
Adjusted Cost of Proposed Construction (B)
Construction cost for all proposed work on this permit application
except Accessible Features Nos. 1-6 provided above.
Percentage Upgrades Provided (A / B) Cost of all Features Provided / Total Cost on Same Path of Travel.
Description of Access Features Provided:
Applicant Certification
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature: Date: Company:
Name: (print) Address:
Title: City, State Zip:
Agent for:
Owner Architect Engineer Contractor
Phone No.:
For Building Official Use Only
Approved by: Title: Date: / /
*If an area has been altered without providing an accessible path of travel to that area, and subsequent alterations of that area or a
different area on the same path of travel are undertaken within three years of the original alteration, the total cost of alterations to the
areas on that path of travel during the preceding three-year period shall be considered in determining whether the cost of making
that path of travel accessible is disproportionate.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
4845 CASA LOMA AVENUE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA 92886
BUILDING DIVISION (714) 961-7120
2020 Request for Construction Hardship For Projects Exceeding $170,466.00
REVISED 05/10/2019 Page 3
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CITY OF YORBA LINDA
4845 Casa Loma Avenue Yorba Linda, California 92886
BUILDING DIVISION (714) 961-7120
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant
responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to
the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with
disability access laws at the following agencies:
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES,
Division of the State
Architect, CASp Program
www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa
www.dgs.ca.gov/casp
DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION
Disability Access Services
www.dor.ca.gov
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
disabilityaccessinfo
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES,
California Commission on
Disability Access
www.ccda.ca.gov
www.ccda.ca.gov/resourc
es-menu/
CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST INSPECTION SERVICES
Compliance with state and federal construction-related accessibility standards ensures that
public places are accessible and available to individuals with disabilities. Whether your business
is moving into a newly constructed facility or you are planning an alteration to your current
facility, by engaging the services of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) early in this process you
will benefit from the advantages of compliance and under the Construction-Related
Accessibility Standards Compliance Act (CRASCA, Civil Code 55.5155.545), also benefit from
legal protections.
Although your new facility may have already been permitted and approved by the building
department, it is important to obtain CASp inspection services after your move-in because
unintended access barriers and violations can be created. For example, placing your furniture
and equipment in areas required to be maintained clear of obstructions. For planned
alterations, a CASp can provide plan review of your improvement plans and an access
compliance evaluation of the public accommodation areas of your facility that may not be part
of the alteration.
A CASp is a professional who has been certified by the State of California to have specialized
knowledge regarding the applicability of accessibility standards. CASp inspection reports
prepared according to CRASCA entitle business and facility owners to specific legal benefits, in
the event that a construction-related accessibility claim is filed against them.
To find a CASp, visit www.apps2.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/casp/casp_certified_list.aspx.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
4845 Casa Loma Avenue Yorba Linda, California 92886
BUILDING DIVISION (714) 961-7120
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES - CONTINUED
GOVERNMENT TAX CREDITS, TAX DEDUCTIONS AND FINANCING
State and federal programs to assist businesses with access compliance and access
expenditures are available:
Disabled Access Credit for Eligible Small Businesses
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT—Internal Revenue Code Section 44 provides a federal tax credit for small
businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with
disabilities. For more information, refer to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 8826: Disabled
Access Credit at www.irs.gov.
STATE TAX CREDIT—Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17053.42 and 23642 provide a state
tax credit similar to the federal Disabled Access Credit, with exceptions. For more information,
refer to Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Form 3548: Disabled Access Credit for Eligible Small
Businesses at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Architectural and Transportation Barrier Removal Deduction
FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTION—Internal Revenue Code Section 190 allows businesses of all sizes to
claim an annual deduction for qualified expenses incurred to remove physical, structural and
transportation barriers for persons with disabilities. For more information, refer to IRS
Publication 535: Business Expenses at www.irs.gov.
California Capital Access Financing Program
STATE FINANCE OPTION—The California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) Americans with
Disabilities Act (CalCAP/ADA) financing program assists small businesses with financing the
costs to alter or retrofit existing small business facilities to comply with the requirements of the
federal ADA. Learn more at www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/.
FEDERAL AND STATE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON ACCESSIBILITY
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) — The ADA is a federal civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and requires all public
accommodations and commercial facilities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Learn
more at www.ada.gov.
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) — The CBC contains the construction-related accessibility
provisions that are the standards for compliant construction. A facility’s compliance is based on
the version of the CBC in place at the time of construction or alteration. Learn more at
www.bsc.ca.gov.
(Issued 12-28-18)