Library Building
Contents:
Building Maintenance
Building Code
ADA Standards
Space Planning
Library Image
Design Ideas
Energy Savings
Building Maintenance
Building Code
ADA Standards
Space Planning
Library Image
Design Ideas
Energy Savings
Building Maintenance
Keystone Grant Guidelines
Building Code
The State of PA adopted the 2009 Version of the International Building Code (IBC) here. It is not available for free online, but several libraries in our district have hard copies that can be lent to you. Your municipality may have extra regulations regarding building renovations or maintenance. (For instance: In Erie, an electrician must be certified by the city before he is allowed to work in the city. Work done by a non-certified person must be permitted and inspected before use.)
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the **2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design**, "2010 Standards." On March 15, 2012, compliance with the 2010 Standards was required for new construction and alterations under Titles II and III. March 15, 2012, is also the compliance date for using the 2010 Standards for program accessibility and barrier removal.
Space Planning:
Library Space Planning Guide
Spreadsheet to calculate square footage: Simple Space Planning Spreadsheet
Library Image:
A library image checklist can be found on pages 52 and 53 of the Library Boot Camp section on Legal, Insurance, and Emergencies.
How to Conduct a Communications Audit
Signage in the Library - Wayfinding Series
Design Ideas
Librarian Design Share: An open online repository of interesting library-related design.
Energy Savings
How To Buy LED or CFL Bulbs
Keystone Grant Guidelines
Building Code
The State of PA adopted the 2009 Version of the International Building Code (IBC) here. It is not available for free online, but several libraries in our district have hard copies that can be lent to you. Your municipality may have extra regulations regarding building renovations or maintenance. (For instance: In Erie, an electrician must be certified by the city before he is allowed to work in the city. Work done by a non-certified person must be permitted and inspected before use.)
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the **2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design**, "2010 Standards." On March 15, 2012, compliance with the 2010 Standards was required for new construction and alterations under Titles II and III. March 15, 2012, is also the compliance date for using the 2010 Standards for program accessibility and barrier removal.
Space Planning:
Library Space Planning Guide
Spreadsheet to calculate square footage: Simple Space Planning Spreadsheet
Library Image:
A library image checklist can be found on pages 52 and 53 of the Library Boot Camp section on Legal, Insurance, and Emergencies.
How to Conduct a Communications Audit
Signage in the Library - Wayfinding Series
Design Ideas
Librarian Design Share: An open online repository of interesting library-related design.
Energy Savings
How To Buy LED or CFL Bulbs
