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caldag2020

2020 CalDAG™
An Interpretive Manual and Checklist

(Also available in pdf format – please call)

$59.95*

*Plus shipping & handling. $13 for one book, $3 each additional.

Celebrating its’ 26th year in existence, the bestselling CalDAG™ is a landmark publication that is considered the “Bible” for combined state and federal disabled accessibility compliance in California. Combining and cross-referencing the
2019 California Building Code (CBC) with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and the 2010 ADA Standards, the CalDAG™ collates, combines, and lists the currently separated scoping and technical requirements for a particular use or improvement type that are scattered throughout different locations in both regulations, and also incorporates new and modified requirements, such as Adult Changing Facilities and Transfer-type Shower Stalls.

This combination of related requirements into specific sections, paired with an extensively detailed and intuitive Index, provides a one-of-a-kind resource that significantly reduces the difficulty of locating and complying with complicated state and federal regulations.

Author Michael P. Gibbens, a certified Access Specialist (CASp), who has served for more than 20 years on the Accessibility Code Advisory Committee of the California Building Standards Commission (5 years as past Chairman), provides this comprehensive, highly-illustrated and user-friendly resource.

caldag2017

2017 CalDAG™
An Interpretive Manual and Checklist

(Also available in pdf format – please call)

$49.95*

*Plus shipping & handling. $13 for one book, $3 each additional.

Understanding new accessibility provisions for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and public housing in California is made easier with this newly updated bestseller. CalDAG™ is the only book available combining and cross-referencing the 2017 California Building Code (CBC) regulations with federal 2010 ADA/ADAS requirements!

Author Michael P. Gibbens, who has served more than 20 years on the Accessibility Code Advisory Committee of the California Building Standards Commission (five years as past Chairman), provides a comprehensive, detailed and user-friendly resource.

FEATURES:

  • More than 250 superb illustrations
  • Valuable flowcharts breaking down compliance procedures
  • Applicable CBC and ADA/ADAAG section numbers for easy reference
  • Easy-to-follow checklist format perfect for survey, inspection, or design
  • Selected California statutes regarding disabled accessibility compliance

This is a valuable reference for contractors, architects, inspectors, and attorneys in California. It is ideal for anyone working with the accessibility provisions of the CBC and ADA/ADAS.

caldag2013

2013 CalDAG™
An Interpretive Manual and Checklist

(Also available in pdf format – please call)

$49.95*

*Plus shipping & handling. $13 for one book, $3 each additional.

Understanding new accessibility provisions for public accommodations, commercial facilities, and public housing in California is made easier with this newly updated bestseller. CalDAG™ is the only book available combining and cross-referencing the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) regulations with federal 2010 ADA/ADAAG requirements!

Author Michael P. Gibbens, who has served more than 16 years on the Accessibility Code Advisory Committee of the California Building Standards Commission (five years as Chairman), provides a comprehensive, detailed and user-friendly resource.

FEATURES:

  • More than 250 superb illustrations
  • Valuable flowcharts breaking down compliance procedures
  • Applicable CBC and ADA/ADAAG section numbers for easy reference
  • Easy-to-follow checklist format perfect for survey, inspection, or design
  • Selected California statutes regarding disabled accessibility compliance

This is a valuable reference for contractors, architects, inspectors, and attorneys in California. It is ideal for anyone working with the accessibility provisions of the CBC and ADA/ADAAG.

cash2014

2014 CASH:
California Access Specialists Handbook

$45.95*

*Plus shipping & handling. $13 for one book, $3 each additional.

Designed primarily for the construction industry, the C.A.S.H. is a field guide and checklist for the design, construction and inspection of accessible improvements for Public Accommodations, Commercial Facilities, and Publicly-Funded Housing in California. The CASH is a half-sized (5-1/2″x8-1/2″) spiral-bound resource that will fit in a toolbag or glovebox, and is easily carried into the field. Combining and cross-referencing the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) with federal 2010 ADA/ADAAG requirements, the C.A.S.H. is condensed from the scoping and technical sections of the 2013 CalDAG™ (California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook) to provide an instant “fingertip” resource.

Author Michael P. Gibbens, a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), has served more than 16 years on the Accessibility Code Advisory Committee of the California Building Standards Commission (5 years as Chairman), and was appointed to represent the Construction Industry for the State of California on this Committee.

FEATURES:

  • More than 250 superb illustrations
  • Applicable CBC and ADA/ADAAG section numbers for reference if necessary
  • The majority of the improvement-specific technical requirements are in checklist format, ideal for ensuring that completed improvements comply with ALL physical requirements