Fm 403 Mod 11 Buillding Accessibility

FM-403FM-403Building Systems & TechnologyBuilding Systems & Technology

Dave Leathers, CFMJim Whittaker, P.E.

Chris Hodges, P.E., RRC

Instructors:

GMU Facility Management Program

Module 11 – Building AccessibilityModule 11 – Building Accessibility

Module 11 – OUTLINEModule 11 – OUTLINE

• Accessibility - ADA and ADAAGAccessibility - ADA and ADAAG Identifying Barriers to AccessIdentifying Barriers to Access Preparing a Barrier Removal PlanPreparing a Barrier Removal Plan Readily Achievable Barrier RemovalReadily Achievable Barrier Removal Liability & Legal Aspects of AccessibilityLiability & Legal Aspects of Accessibility Risk ManagementRisk Management

Building Accessibility

Other Requirements - ADA

The ADA of 1990The ADA of 1990

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – U.S. Department of JusticeU.S. Department of Justice

The ADA is not a building code but a civil rights law. The standard referenced in this law is the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). The model codes reference the ANSI/CABO A117.1 standard for accessibility requirements.

Accessibility Issues (ADA)Accessibility Issues (ADA)


ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA-AG: ADA Accessibility Guidelines

Title III of the ADA requires that all public accommodations provide goods and services to disabled patrons on an equal basis with the non-disabled public. It became effective on January 26, 1992. The benchmark is the ADA-AG.

We look @ four areas:We look @ four areas:

• Accessible EntranceAccessible Entrance• Access to Goods & ServicesAccess to Goods & Services• Accessibility of RestroomsAccessibility of Restrooms• Removal of Remaining BarriersRemoval of Remaining Barriers



• What To Look For . . . Adequate Parking, Access Aisles & Signage

• Recommendations Conduct ADA Survey & Prepare Barrier Removal Plan

Accessible Entrances, Ramps & Directional Signage

Accessible Restrooms or ADA Unisex Restrooms

Compliant Drinking Fountains

Compliant Alarms (Common

Areas/Restrooms/Suites)

Compliant Elevators (

Braille/Lighting/Phones)

Adequate Clearances, Protrusions & Other Barriers



Spaces Too Small


Accessible EntranceAccessible Entrance

Old Compact Car Spaces





Step




Vestibule Clearance







GMU FM-403: Class Six – Env. & ADA IssuesGMU FM-403: Class Six – Env. & ADA Issues





Access to Goods & ServicesAccess to Goods & Services










Knob Hardware




























Interior Lifts Exterior Lifts

Not Hands-Free






Accessible RestroomsAccessible Restrooms







34” max.29” max.




60” AFF.




17” max.

No Insulation - Mirrors Too High




40” max.



Remaining BarriersRemaining Barriers




Mounting Heights




54” max.

27” max.

54” max.




TTDTTD – Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

TTYTTY – Text Telephone (Teletype)

International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss




1.1. Non-Compliant Interior SignageNon-Compliant Interior Signage

2.2. Non-Compliant Parking Signage (Enforcement)Non-Compliant Parking Signage (Enforcement)

3.3. Water Closet Doors (Self-Closing/Out-Swinging)Water Closet Doors (Self-Closing/Out-Swinging)

4.4. Lavatories - Lavatories - Insulation, Hardware, Apron Height Insulation, Hardware, Apron Height

5.5. Inadequate Number of Parking SpacesInadequate Number of Parking Spaces

6.6. Non-Compliant Fire Alarm StrobesNon-Compliant Fire Alarm Strobes

7.7. Non-Compliant Drinking FountainsNon-Compliant Drinking Fountains

8.8. Men’s Restroom Urinals Mounted Too HighMen’s Restroom Urinals Mounted Too High

9.9. Door Knobs (No Levers)Door Knobs (No Levers)

10.10. Non-Compliant Telephones (Volume Control)Non-Compliant Telephones (Volume Control)

Extra Credit:Extra Credit: Stair Railings, Door Opening Force Stair Railings, Door Opening Force

Top 10 ADA/Accessibility ViolationsTop 10 ADA/Accessibility Violations



Accessibility

All existing “public accommodation” facilities (including; hospitals, theaters, retail, restaurants, offices where the public will visit, etc.) are

bound by ADA’s “readily achievable barrier removal” requirement, and are therefore legally required to do anything they reasonably can to remove physical barriers to accessibility at any time in the facilities life, regardless of whether renovation or remodeling is underway.



Public AccommodationPublic Accommodation

Accessibility

A public entity must ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from services, programs, and activities because existing buildings

are inaccessible. State or local government programs, when viewed in their entirety, must be readily accessible. This standard is known as “program accessibility”. Public entities do not necessarily have to make each of their existing facilities accessible.



Program Accessibility (Govt.)Program Accessibility (Govt.)

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