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BIC adopts AB 90 to regulate destination‑based elevator controls, accessibility groups push to retain audio
Summary
After two years of stakeholder meetings, the Building Inspection Commission unanimously adopted Administrative Bulletin AB 90 setting accessibility and procedural standards for destination‑based elevator controls; manufacturers asked for flexibility on audio announcements but disability advocates urged both audio and braille be retained.
The Building Inspection Commission unanimously adopted Administrative Bulletin AB 90 on March 17, directing standards for destination‑based elevator control systems and their accessibility features.
Deputy Director Laurence Cornfield told the commission the bulletin is the product of nearly two years of public meetings intended to provide guidance equivalent to California Building Code access provisions while state standards are pending.…
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