{"product_id":"icc-a117-1-2017-field-verification-manual-the-standard-for-accessible-and-usable-buildings-applied-to-measurement-inspection-and-documentation-9798247484417","title":"ICC A117.1-2017 Field Verification Manual: The Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings Applied to Measurement, Inspection, and Documentation","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Evelyn Carter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Construction - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eICC A117.1-2017 Field Verification Manual\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, inspection-oriented guide to the \u003cb\u003eStandard for Accessible and Usable Buildings\u003c\/b\u003e, written for professionals who must verify compliance in the field-not just design it on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile ICC A117.1-2017 defines technical accessibility requirements, this manual addresses the \u003cb\u003everification gap\u003c\/b\u003e between compliant construction documents and non-compliant field installations. It translates the standard into \u003cb\u003emeasurable, finish-condition criteria\u003c\/b\u003e that reflect how accessibility is actually reviewed during inspections, plan review, and post-construction evaluations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a commentary on intent, history, or theory. It is a \u003cb\u003efield-side companion\u003c\/b\u003e focused on physical measurability, construction tolerances, and documentation practices that support defensible compliance determinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a neutral, inspection-focused tone, the manual prioritizes \u003cb\u003ewhere measurements are taken\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehow compliance is commonly lost during construction\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ewhat inspectors typically verify\u003c\/b\u003e before approving work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat This Manual Provides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical interpretation of \u003cb\u003eICC A117.1-2017\u003c\/b\u003e as applied in real-world field conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerification-first explanations of accessibility requirements based on \u003cb\u003ephysical measurement\u003c\/b\u003e, not design intent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear guidance on \u003cb\u003efinish-to-finish dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e, encroachments, and construction tolerances\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentification of \u003cb\u003ehigh-risk and \"silent\" failures\u003c\/b\u003e that frequently lead to failed inspections or remediation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspection-ready documentation guidance, including what measurements and observations should be recorded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eField Verification Focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach requirement is analyzed through the lens of on-site measurement, identifying exactly what is checked and how it is typically verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction Tolerance Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAddresses dimensional drift caused by finishes, base, trim, hardware projection, and slope variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspection-Oriented Organization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContent is structured to mirror how accessibility is reviewed during inspections and plan review, not how standards are written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDocumentation for Compliance Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmphasizes measurable criteria and record-keeping that support defensible compliance determinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Legal or Design Commentary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manual does not provide legal advice, interpret case law, or offer design alternatives. It focuses strictly on technical compliance verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47570224545943,"sku":"9798247484417","price":2340.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798247484417.webp?v=1774880777","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/icc-a117-1-2017-field-verification-manual-the-standard-for-accessible-and-usable-buildings-applied-to-measurement-inspection-and-documentation-9798247484417","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}