Appliances and Cabinets: Counters, drinking fountains, kitchen counters and cabinets have specific dimensions must be shown on the plans, adhered to closely and verified during construction. Counters, drinking fountains, kitchen counters and cabinets shall be dimensioned in plan, elevation and section. Changes: Change orders or substitutions must be checked to determine if they affect any ADA requirements. For example, a change in flooring could affect the final height of a counter. Change orders and addenda affecting any of the foregoing shall meet the same requirements as stated above. Tolerances: Where minimum or maximum dimensions are called for by ADA Standards, the designer shall typically include allowances to ensure compliance unless this is not feasible. Analysis: The Designer provide an analysis of the project identifying the accessible route, compliant doors, and other compliant features listed above. Verification during construction that work is complying with design documents is the responsibility of the Designer and this shall include compliance with any ADA requirement. The Designer is reminded that the foregoing list includes only selected items from ADA Standards on which Facility Planning and Control is focusing at this time. It is not in any way to be considered a complete or comprehensive list. Compliance with the full range of ADA requirements is the sole responsibility of the Designer. The features on this list, while limited, shall serve as examples of how all ADA features shall be designed and detailed. Facility Planning and Control PERCENT FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN PROGRAM July 29, 2010 Applicability These requirements shall apply to the construction or renovation of all state buildings for which the estimated construction cost exceeds two million dollars. Definitions For the purposes of this program, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings. Construction―the process of adding structure to real property by acquiring and assembling the components of buildings or other physical improvements. Renovation―construction to modify, alter or change an existing building for the purpose of adaptive reuse, reconstruction or restoration and may include modification of any or all building systems. It does not, however, include a project the principal purpose of which is the rehabilitation of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical or other systems whose purpose is strictly utilitarian.
Facility Planning and Control PERCENT FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN PROGRAM Guidelines July 29, 2010 1. Equitable Use. The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Guidelines: Provides the same means of use for all users: identical whenever possible; equivalent when not. Avoids segregating or stigmatizing any users. Incorporates provisions for privacy, security, and safety that should be equally available to all users. Makes the design appealing to all users. 2. Flexibility in Use. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Guidelines: Provides choice in methods of use. Accommodates right or left handed access and use. Provides adaptability to the user's pace. 3. Simple and Intuitive Use. Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. Guidelines: Eliminates unnecessary complexity. Consistent with user expectations and intuition. Accommodates a wide range of literacy and language skills. Arranges information consistent with its importance. Provides effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion. 4. Perceptible Information. The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities. Guidelines: Uses different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information. Provides adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings. Maximizes "legibility" of essential information. Differentiates elements in ways that can be described which includes making it easy to give instructions or directions. Provides compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by people with sensory limitations. 5. Tolerance for Error. The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. Guidelines: Arranges elements to minimize hazards and errors: most used elements, most accessible; hazardous elements eliminated, isolated, or shielded. Provides warnings of hazards and errors. Provides fail-safe features. Discourages unconscious action in tasks that require vigilance. 6. Low Physical Effort. The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. Guidelines: Allows user to maintain a neutral body position. Uses reasonable operating forces. Minimizes repetitive actions. Minimizes sustained physical effort. 7. Size and Space for Approach and Use. Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility. Guidelines: Provides a clear line of sight to important elements for any seated or
Facility Planning & Control Universal Design Report Project Name: Project No.: AFC: Designer: Date: Building Element Minimum Design or Standard Practice for Occupancy and Quality Level. Cost of ADAAG Minimum or Standard Practice. (A) Universal Design Feature and Why It Exceeds Minimum Design Standards. Cost of Universal Design Feature (B) Cost Difference (B minus A) Equitable Use Flexibility in Use Simple & Intuitive Use Perceptible Information Tolerance for Error Low Physical Effort Size & Shape for Approach & Use Doors 3'-0" doors $ 26,216 3'-6" doors allow easy access by the mobility impaired and is more convenient for all. $ 29,156 $ 2,940 X X X X X Additional Cost $ 2,940