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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 plan review and code development departments. Paarlberg serves as code development secretary for the IBC Means of Egress/Accessibility and ICC Administration committees. She is the Code Council representative for development of the referenced technical standard for accessibility, ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.” Paarlberg writes interpretations, commentaries and articles about a wide variety of accessibility issues.
kpaarlberg@iccsafe.org

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
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Outlets in kitchens and bathrooms — Plug into the details
Date Posted: 10/15/2020
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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
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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
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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
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Alphabet Soup for Dwelling and Sleeping Units
Date Posted: 02/15/2018
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Alphabet Soup for Dwelling and Sleeping Units
Date Posted: 02/01/2018
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Classroom Acoustics - Educational Environment Design Not Just "Background Noise"
Date Posted: 12/01/2017
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Accessibility.
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
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