2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide

221.1 General. Assembly areas shall provide wheelchair spaces, companion seats, and designated aisle seats complying with 221 and 802. In addition, lawn seating shall comply with 221.5.

221.1.1 Florida Vertical Accessibility. Nothing in this code relives the owner of any building, structure, or facility governed by this code from the duty to provide vertical accessibility to all levels above and below the occupiable grade level, regardless of whether the ADA Standards for Accessible Design require an elevator to be installed in such building, structure or facility.

Exception. Theaters, concert halls, and stadiums, or other large assembly areas that have stadium-style seating or tiered seating if the requirements of sections 221 and 802 are met.