Accessibility in Dwelling and Sleeping Units - Technical

Module 7B

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Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be better able to:

• Describe the different levels of accessibility provided in the Accessible, Type A and Type B units.

• Describe the organization of the technical criteria.

• Describe the technical difference between Accessible, Type A and Type B units.

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Technical Criteria

• Accessible units:

– ICC A117.1 Section 1002.

• Type A units:

– ICC A117.1 Section 1003.

• Type B units:

– ICC A117.1 Section 1004.

– Consistent with FHAG requirements.

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Technical Criteria

• 100*.1 Type of unit;

• 100*.2 Primary entrance;

• 100*.3 Accessible route;

• 100*.4 Walking surfaces;

• 100*.5 Doors and doorways;

• 100*.6 Ramps;

• 100*.7 Elevators;

• 100*.8 Platform lifts;

• 100*.9 Operable parts;

• 100*.10 Laundry equipment;

• 100*.11 Bathing rooms;

• 100*.12 Kitchens;

• 100*.13 Windows; and

• 100*.14 Storage facilities.

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Primary Entrance

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• A route between the unit entrance, all shared spaces and the accessible building entrance.

• All accessible door requirements

Accessible Route

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One accessible route throughout the unit

An accessible route to all shared spaces

Type B units do not require turning spaces or maneuvering clearances at doors within a unit

Accessible Routes

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Accessible Routes

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Walking Surfaces

• 36” clear width

• ½” maximum change in elevation

• 4” step down to balcony

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Other Doors

• All accessible door requirements along the accessible route

• All doors intended for user passage

– 31-3/4 inch clear width

– ½ inch threshold; ¾ inch threshold at sliding doors

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Vertical Access

• Ramps

• Passenger elevators

• Limited Access/Limited Use elevators

• Private residence elevators

• Platform lifts

• Not chair lifts

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Operable Parts

• Operable parts meet clear floor space, reach and force/grasping requirements.

• Operable parts meet clear floor space and reach requirements.

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Operable Parts

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Accessible & Type A Type B

Lighting controls Lighting controls

Electrical switches Electrical switches

Receptacle outlets Receptacle outlets

Environmental controls Environmental controls

Appliance controls

Operating hardware for operable

windows

Plumbing fixture controls

User controls for security or

intercom systems

User controls for security or

intercom systems

Operable parts that are required to be accessible.

Operable Parts

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Accessible & Type A Type B

Dedicated receptacle Dedicated receptacle

Redundant receptacle Redundant receptacle

Floor receptacle Floor receptacle

HVAC diffusers HVAC diffusers

Controls on ceiling fan Controls on ceiling fan

Redundant controls other than

light switches

Appliance controls

Plumbing fixture controls

Operable part that are exempted from accessibility.

Electrical Panel Boards

• Electrical panel boards must have a clear floor space in front and be within reach ranges.

• Electrical panel boards are not required to meet the force/grasping requirements.

• All other reset buttons and shut offs are exempted.

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Over Counter Reach

• Type B units allows for reaching light switches and outlets over standard height counters.

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36” max

25-1/2” max

Laundry Equipment

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Laundry

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•Type B units do not have to

have a turning space or

maneuvering clearance at

doors, nor does it require

centering of the parallel

approach.

Accessible Kitchen

U-shape Galley

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Accessible Kitchen

• Access to all appliances

• Knee and toe clearance under the sink and a work surface.

• The work surface must be next to the oven

• Access to kitchen storage has been removed

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Type A & B Kitchens

• Type A

• Plan for knee and toe clearance under the sink and a work surface.

• A counter must be next to the oven

• Access to all appliances

• Clear space in front of cabinets

• Type B

• Access to sink, dishwasher, cook top, oven, refrigerator and trash compactor (not microwave)

• Side approach centered on sink and cook top

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Kitchen

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Options for approach to appliances

Options for Approach to Appliances

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Accessible Unit Bathrooms

• One bathrooms constructed fully accessible

• Other bathrooms required to have reinforcement in walls around toilet and tub or shower.

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Type A Unit Bathrooms

• One bathroom meets clearance requirements

• All bathrooms required to have reinforcement in walls around toilet and tub or shower.

• Front approach lavatories can have removable cabinetry

• Lavatories can be closer to the toilet than in Accessible units.

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Type B UnitsOption A Bathroom

If Option A is chosen in a Type B unit, all bathrooms within the unit must meet these design specifications.

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Type B UnitsOption B Bathroom

If Option B chosen in a Type B unit, one bathroom within the unit needs to be designed to this specification.

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Blocking for Grab Bars

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Review

• The units ranked for greatest accessibility to least is 1) Accessible, 2) Type A and 3) Type B.

• Accessible units are constructed fully accessible for a person using a wheelchair.

• Type A units have some elements constructed accessible (e.g. doors) and some elements adaptable (e.g. sinks).

• Type B units provide a minimal level of accessibility and are intended to be coordinated with the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines.

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