Accessible Circulation Paths at Vehicular Traffic Areas, CBC Chapter 11B
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Description: This course focuses on accessible circulation path requirements within vehicular traffic areas as regulated by CBC Chapter 11B. Attendees examine the intent and application of Section 11B-250, including when circulation paths must be physically separated from vehicular traffic and when exceptions apply. The course addresses key concepts such as raised circulation paths, curb ramps, blended transitions, detectable warnings, and crossings within parking facilities and drive aisles. Common design scenarios and compliance challenges are reviewed using interpretive guidance. This course is intended for building officials, accessibility plan reviewers, inspectors, designers, and other professionals responsible for evaluating accessibility compliance.
Course Time: 2 training hours
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number 50197 (0.2 CEUs)
AIA Course Number 12: 2026 (2 LUs|HSW)
Learning Objectives:
- Explore accessibility provisions of CBC Section 11B-250 for circulation paths at vehicular traffic areas. Investigate the various exceptions and apply them to a variety of different site configurations.
- Explain the accessibility scoping and technical requirements for detectable warnings and how they are applied to walks, curb ramps and blended transitions.
- Explain the accessibility scoping and technical requirements for walks, sidewalks, ramps and curb ramps.
- Apply the accessibility provisions for circulation paths to electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
John Capraelli, PE, CASp
City Building Official, Santa Clarita, CA
John Caprarelli is a Professional Engineer, Building Official and Certified Access Specialist with 22 years of experience in the construction industry. He has a passion for accessibility and helping others understand the code on a practical level. John has been creating and presenting accessibility courses for 11 years. He was awarded the CALBO Training Institute Educator of the Year in 2022 in recognition of his record breaking student evaluations and the originality of his course materials, specifically detailed diagrams and visuals to assist the understanding and enforcing California accessibility standards. John also offers his website, www.AccessToolkit.com, as a resource for construction professionals. When he's not studying the code, John spends time with his wife, son and daughter, hiking, biking and trying not to get into too much trouble!
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