Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes
OwnerMark Orrinventor
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Abstract
A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adjacent a handrail or grab bar to determine compliance with relevant code standards. The tool may also include a tab positioned adjacent The indentation to simultaneously measure the distance a grab bar or handrail is spaced from a wall, and the diameter of the handrail or grab bar.
Claims15
A tool for measuring spatial dimensions of access areas for buildings, and for determining compliance with codes which set forth the standards for such spatial dimensions, comprising:
- (a) a planar member having an outer edge;
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- a first indentation having a diameter representative of a maximum diameter permitted by codes for handrails or grab bars and a second indentation having a diameter representative of a minimum diameter for handrails or grab bars permitted by the codes wherein the first indentation is positioned with respect to the second indentation to simultaneously measure compliance with the minimum diameter code standard and the maximum diameter standard for handrails and grab bars.
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A tool for measuring spatial dimensions of access areas for buildings, and for determining compliance with codes which set forth tile standards for such spatial dimensions, comprising:
- (a) a planar member having an outer edge, and a first face and second face disposed within the outer edge;
- (b) at least one indentation formed in the outer edge extending through the first face and second face wherein the indentation is positioned adjacent a handrail or grab bar, extending transversely with respect to the first face and second race of the planar member;
- (c) the indentation having a diameter representative of a maximum diameter code standard for handrails or grab bars, or representative of a minimum diameter code standard for handrails or grab bars to measure compliance of the diameter of the handrail or grab bar with the codes, and (d) wherein the outer edge having a top edge and a bottom edge, and two opposing side edges, and the indentation is formed along the top edge disposed between the side edges forming a tab adjacent to the indentation, and the tab having a width representative of a minimum distance a grab bar or handrail is spaced from a wall as permitted by the codes, the indentation and tab are oriented with respect to one another so the handrail diameter, or grab bar diameter, and the distance between the handrail, or grab bar, from a wall can be measured simultaneously.
A method for measuring compliance of spatial dimensions of components of a building access area or washroom with building construction codes, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a tool having at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a minimum diameter or maximum diameter of a handrail or grab bar as permitted by the codes, and a first indentation having a diameter representative of a minimum diameter code standard for a handrail or grab bar, and a second indentation having a diameter representative of a maximum diameter code standard for a handrail or grab bar, and a first and second indentations are positioned with respect to one another to simultaneous measure compliance with the minimum diameter code standard and maximum diameter code standard;
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- b) placing the tool against a handrail or grab bar and the indentation adjacent the handrail or grab bar to measure compliance of the diameter of the handrail or grab bar with code standards.
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