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Overview

In today's complex building structures there is a need to take into account the American Disabilities Act that sets guidelines for plumbing fixtures and installations of those fixtures. The U.S. Department of Justice enforces guidelines that require nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. This course provides an overview of the plumbing fixture requirements related to these guidelines.

The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Title III regulations (28 CFR Part 36, revised July 1, 1994) issued by the Department of Justice. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are in Appendix A of the Title III Regulations.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  · Drinking fountain and water cooler ADA requirements
  · Water closet ADA requirements
  · Toilet stall ADA requirements
  · Urinal ADA requirements
  · Shower stall ADA requirements
  · Toilet room ADA requirements
  · Bathrooms, Bathing Facilities and Shower Room ADA requirements
  · Sink ADA requirements

State Board Acceptance

This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.

*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.

**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.