List of Articles by Kimberly Paarlberg
About the Author
Kimberly Paarlberg is a senior staff architect in Technical Services with the International Code Council. Her experience with the Code Council includes work in the code development department and training. Paarlberg serves as code development secretary for the IBC General and Means of Egress/Accessibility and the IRC Building. She is the Code Council representative for development of the referenced technical standard for accessibility, ICC A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.” Paarlberg writes interpretations, commentaries and articles about a wide variety of accessibility issues.
kpaarlberg@iccsafe.org
kpaarlberg@iccsafe.org
A117.1‑2026: The International Code Council to Release Major Updates to the Nation’s Leading Accessibility Standard
Date Posted: 05/19/2026
Understanding Criteria for Assisted Toileting and Bathing in 2021 International Codes
Date Posted: 05/19/2026
A Moment in Code Council History: ICC 300 Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands Released
Date Posted: 09/10/2024
Storm Shelters Demystified: Key Updates to ICC 500 Requirements
Date Posted: 08/05/2022
New automatic door requirements for accessibility
Date Posted: 07/29/2022
Sign language is about seeing the voices, rather than hearing them
Date Posted: 04/07/2022
Code changes on adult changing stations
Date Posted: 02/16/2022
New criteria for assisted toileting and bathing options gives elders extra protection in 2021 Building Codes
Growing older can come with many challenges and changes. Building codes continue to evolve to assure the utmost comfort and accessibility for older generations. The 2021 building codes include new criteria for assisted toileting and bathing.
Date Posted: 01/25/2021
Outlets in kitchens and bathrooms — Plug into the details
Date Posted: 10/15/2020
Through the roof: Occupied roofs in the 2018 International Building Code
The Code Council’s Kimberly Paarlberg explains how the 2018 International Building Code has greatly expanded its coverage of occupied roofs.
Date Posted: 10/07/2019
Take me out to the ballgame
The Code Council's Kimberly Paarlberg examines accessibility in bleachers and ICC 300 Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands.
Date Posted: 06/10/2019
Assisted toileting and bathing options
As the U.S. population ages, the need for assisted living facilities is increasing greatly.
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
Understanding Accessible, Type A, Type B, and Type C Units in the A117.1 Standard
Date Posted: 02/15/2018
Classroom Acoustics - Educational Environment Design Not Just "Background Noise"
Date Posted: 12/01/2017
Stairway signage demystified
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
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