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Texas Accessibility Standards

Kitchens, Kitchenettes &

Comparable Spaces

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Architectural Barriers Program

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This presentation will identify the compliance requirements of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for kitchens, kitchenettes, and other comparable spaces such as break rooms.

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RAS Bulletin 2012-07Kitchens,

Kitchenettes, and

Comparable Spaces

This topic is also addressed in:

The contents of this bulletin have been

incorporated into this presentation.

www.license.state.tx.us/ab/rasbulletins.htm

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Portions of the following scoping and technical sections of the 2012 TAS will be discussed during this presentation:

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Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements

106.3 Undefined Terms

201.1 Scope

212 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Sinks

225 Storage

Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities

606 Sinks

Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements

804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes

811 Storage

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Undefined Terms

Scoping: 106

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The meaning of terms not specifically defined in 106.5 or in regulations issued by TDLR to implement Chapter 469, or in referenced standards, are as defined by collegiate dictionaries in the sense that the context implies.

106.3 Undefined Terms

The following terms are not defined in TAS, therefore, based on 106.3, they shall have

the following meanings:

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These terms are used interchangeably.

A small kitchen or alcove containing cooking facilities.

Kitchen

Kitchenette

A place (as a room) with cooking facilities.

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Cooking Facilities

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Range Oven Cooktop Microwave Oven Convection Oven

This term is not defined in collegiate dictionaries, however, “Cook” means “To prepare food for eating especially by means of heat.”

Therefore, based on this definition and input from the U.S. Access Board, cooking facilities shall include the following:

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Wet BarA bar for mixing drinks that contains only a sink with running water.

A bar used for purposes other

than drink preparation is not

a wet bar.

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Scope

Scoping: 201.1

Fixed or Built-In

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201.1 ScopeThese standards apply to fixed or built-in elements of buildings…

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Since TAS only applies to fixed or built-in elements based on 201.1, the “cooking facilities” provided in a space must be fixed or built-in for the space to be considered a kitchen or kitchenette. The following is the criteria to be used when

determining if an appliance is fixed or built-in:

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FixedThe appliance is attached to a cabinet, shelf, or other surfaces or to a gas supply.

The cabinetry design or location of utilities (i.e. gas supply or 220V electrical outlet) creates a dedicated shelf or space for the appliance.The following are examples of

fixed and built-in cooking facilities:

Built-In

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Fixed Microwave Ovens

Attached to ShelfAttached to Cabinet

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Built-In Microwave Ovens

Cabinetry design and location of electrical outlet creates dedicated space for the microwave oven.

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Built-In Convection Oven

Cabinetry design and location of 220V outlet creates a dedicated space for the convection oven.

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These microwaves are NOT built-in or fixed.

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Fixed and Built-In Ranges

Cabinetry design and location of electrical and gas outlets create a dedicated space for the range.

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Fixed Gas Range

Attached to a Gas Supply

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Fixed or Built-in Cooktop

Appliance is attached and the cabinetry design and location of electrical outlet creates

a dedicated space for the cooktop.

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SUMMARY

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Spaces With Fixed or Built-In Cooking Facilities

The space must comply with 212 and 804 if at least one of the following fixed or built-in cooking facilities is provided:

Range Oven Cooktop Microwave Oven Convection Oven

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The space is not required to comply with 212 and 804 if no fixed or built-in cooking facilities are provided.

Spaces Without Fixed or Built-In Cooking Facilities

However, the space must still comply with applicable provisions of TAS.

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Example: NOT a KitchenThis space has no fixed or built-

in cooking facilities

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Not a Kitchen: Compliance Requirements

5% of the sinks must comply with 606 based on 212.3.

At least one of each type of storage must comply with 309 based on 225.2.

Operable parts must comply with 309 based on 205.

Compliance with TAS is based on the elements provided.

Example: Typical requirements for

spaces that are not kitchens

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Counter HeightNot a Kitchen

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No counter height requirement (except at a sink) for spaces that are not kitchens since 804.3.2 is applicable only to work surfaces in residential and transient lodging kitchens.

Example: Storage and operable parts must comply but not the counter height.

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Is This A Kitchen?

Space has a cooking facility (range).Compliance with 212 and 804 is

required.Yes!

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Kitchen?

Space has a cooking facility (fixed microwave).

Compliance with 212 and 804 is required.

Yes!

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Scope, Contd.

Scoping: 201.1

How Many?

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201.1 ScopeThese requirements (TAS) are to be applied to all areas of a facility:

Unless exempted* or Where scoping limits the number of

multiple elements required to be accessible.

*Exemptions are identified in Rule

68.30 and TAS 203 and will not be

discussed during this presentation.

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Common and public use spaces (defined below) such as break rooms and classroom kitchens are not exempted by Rule 68.30 or TAS 203.

How does 201.1 apply to common and public use

spaces?

Common Use: …spaces made available for the shared use of two or more people. (106.5.21).Public Use: …spaces in privately or publically owned buildings that are made available to the public. (106.5.50).

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In addition, the scoping for kitchens (noted below) does not limit the number of common or public use kitchens required to be accessible.

Where provided, kitchens, kitchenettes, and sinks shall comply with 212. (212.1).

Therefore, 100% of all common and public use kitchens must be accessible.

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The following slides identify additional entities that must comply with 804 (Kitchens and Kitchenettes).

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Residential

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Social Service Establishments (See 224.1, Exception 2)

Graduate Student and Faculty Housing(See 224.6, Exception 3)

Crew Quarters for Emergency Response Personnel (See RAS Bulletin 2012-04)

Residential Facilities Residential facilities include the following:

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809 Residential Dwelling Units

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809.3 Kitchen. Where a kitchen is provided, it shall comply with 804.

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Accessible work surface is required based on 804.3 (optional in other types of kitchens but recommended except in housing at a place of education based on 224.6 Exception 1).

Knee and toe spaces under sinks and work surfaces can contain cabinetry if the exception criteria of 606.3(2) and 804.3.1 are met.

Major Differences Between Kitchens in Residential Facilities

& Other Kitchens

804.3 and the referenced exceptions will be discussed later in the presentation.

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Transient Lodging

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Hotels, Motels, and Other Places of Lodging Including Timeshares (224.1)

Housing at a Place of Education (224.6 and 224.6 Exception 1)

Transient lodging facilities include the following:

Transient Lodging Facilities

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806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms

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806.2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features

806.2.5 Kitchens and Kitchenettes.

Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804.

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Employee Spaces

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Employee work areas are not required to be accessible except to the extent required by 203.9 based on the following definition:

All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work (106.5.28).

Employee Work Areas Not Required to be

Accessible

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Examples: Employee Work Areas

Restaurant Kitchen

Work Area of Demonstration

Kitchen

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Kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas also based on the definition of “Employee Work Area” in 106.5.28.

Break Rooms Required to be Accessible

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Kitchens & Kitchenettes

Scoping: 212

Technical: 804

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212 Kitchens

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Scoping

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212.2 Kitchens and Kitchenettes

Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804.

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804Kitchens

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U‐Shaped Pass Through

Kitchen Types

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Pass Through Kitchen804.2 Clearance

Where a pass through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with 804.2.1.

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804.2.1 Pass Through Kitchens

In pass through kitchens where counters, appliances or cabinets are on two opposing sides, or where counters, appliances or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40” minimum.

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804.1 AdvisoryMeasuring Clearances

Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing:

base cabinets counter tops appliances walls…

…excluding hardware.

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Cabinets on opposing sides.

Cabinets opposite a wall.

40” min.

Pass through kitchens shallhave two entries (804.2.1).

40” min.

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Furthest projecting face of applianc

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Furthest projecting

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Example: Measuring Clearances

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Example: Measuring Clearances

Measured from all

opposing base

cabinets

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Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with 804.2.2.

U-Shaped Kitchen804.2 Clearance

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804.2.2 U-Shaped Kitchen In U-shaped kitchens enclosed on three

contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60” minimum.

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EXAMPLE: Knee and toe clearance at base of “T”.

60” front of “T” shall always be unobstructed.

Arm

Base

Acceptable: The 30” clear floor space for the work surface can be used as part of a T-shape turning space, if the clear floor space is increased to 36” (809.2.2 Advisory).

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Unacceptable: Both clearances cannot be used under the work surface and the sink, as part of a T-shape turning space, since the knee and toe clearance is permitted only: At the end of

the baseor

One arm.

Arm Arm

Base

(see 809.2.2 and 304.3.2)

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A forward approach requires 6” of additional maneuvering clearance when the clear floor space is located in an alcove deeper than 24” (305.7.1). 

Clear Floor Space in Alcoves

If, therefore, the counter depth is more than 24”, the clear floor space must be 36” min. in lieu of 30” min. (305.7.1).

36”

>24”>24”

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Spaces that do not provide a cooktop or conventional range are not required to comply with the clearance requirements of 804.2 (804.2 Exception).

804.2 Exception: Clearances

(Spaces without Cooktop or Range)

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These U-shaped kitchen designs can be used without the 60” clearance where there is no conventional range or cooktop is provided based on the Exception to 804.2.

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804.3 Kitchen Work

Surface

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804.3 Kitchen Work Surface

In residential dwelling units required to comply with 809, at least one 30” wide minimum section of counter shall provide a kitchen work surface that complies with 804.3.

Residential Dwelling Units Required to Comply with

809

Social Service Establishments

224.1, Exception 1

Crew Quarters for Emergency Response

Personnel

Graduate Student and Faculty Housing at Places

of Education224.6, Exception 3

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Although housing at a place of education is subject to transient lodging requirements based on 224.6, kitchen work surfaces must also comply with 804.3 based on 224.6, Exception 1.*

Kitchen Work SurfaceHousing at a Place of

Education

*Exception: Housing for graduate students and faculty is subject to residential requirements based on 224.6 (3).

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804.3.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space: Kitchen Work

Surface

A clear floor space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided.

The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the kitchen work surface and shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

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804.3.1 Exception: Clear Floor Space: Kitchen Work

SurfaceCabinetry is permitted under the kitchen work surface provided that all of the following conditions are met: (a) the cabinetry can be removed

without removal or replacement of the kitchen work surface;

(b) the finish floor extends under the cabinetry; and

(c) the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.

 

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Example: Removal Cabinetry Standard sink

Knee clearance

Fair Housing Design Manual

Pipe protection

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804.3.2 Height Kitchen Work Surface

The kitchen work surface shall be 34” maximum above the finish floor or ground.

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804.3.2 Exception: Height: Kitchen Work

Surface

A counter that is adjustable to provide a kitchen work surface at variable heights, 29” minimum and 36” maximum is permitted (804.3.2 Exception)

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804.3.3 Exposed Surfaces Kitchen Work Surface

There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under the work surface counters.

This requirement was formerly only applicable to sinks and lavatories.

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804.4Sinks

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804.4 Sinks

Sinks shall comply with 606.

The sinks required by 804.4 are considered “kitchen” sinks for purposes of compliance with 606.2, Exception 1.

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606 Sinks

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606.1 Sinks

If soap and towel dispensers are provided, they shall be located within the reach ranges specified in 308 (606.1 Advisory).

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606.2 Clear Floor Space

The following shall be provided:

Clear floor space complying with 305.

Positioned for a forward approach.

Knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

Unless specifically noted in the standards, clear

floor space is not required to be centered

on the element.

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A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink

in a space:

606.2 Exception 1: Clear Floor Space

Kitchen Sinks

Where a cook top or conventional range is not provided (606.2 Exception 1)

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KitchenWith cooking facility;

Must comply with 212 and 804.

Parallel approach allowed to kitchen sink

based on 606.2, Exception 1 since there is no cooktop

or stove.

Not a Kitchen No cooking facilities; Must

comply with applicable provisions of TAS.

Front approach required since 606.2

Exception 1 is applicable only to kitchen sinks.

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Forward Approach (305.5)

Parallel Approach (305.5)

30” min. length of accessible sink counter required for a forward approach (305.5).

48” min. length of counter required for a parallel approach (305.5).

Length of Accessible Sink Counter

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A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to wet bars (606.2, Exception 1)

606.2 Exception 1, Contd.: Clear Floor Space

Wet Bars

Example: Wet Bar

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In residential dwelling units, cabinetry shall be permitted under lavatories and kitchen sinks provided that all of the following conditions are met:(a) the cabinetry can be removed without removal or replacement of the fixture;(b) the finish floor extends under the cabinetry; and(c) the walls behind and surrounding the cabinetry are finished.

606.2 Exception 3: Clear Floor Space: Lavatories/Sinks

Residential Dwelling Units

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Examples: Removal Cabinetry

A kitchen sink and a lavatory (in a residential dwelling unit) that meets the criteria under 606.2, Exception 3 (a),(b),&(c).

When the cabinetry is removed to allow for the clear floor space, it is important that exposed pipes and surfaces comply with 606.5.

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606.2 Exception 4 & 5:

Clear Floor SpaceChildren’s Use

6 through 12 years: Knee clearance of 24” min. above the

finish floor or ground is permitted at lavatories and sinks where rim or counter surface is 31” maximum (606.2 Exception 4).

5 years and younger: A parallel approach is permitted to

lavatories and sinks (606.2 Exception 5).

Clear floor space not required to be centered on the element except where specified in the standards

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606.2 Exception 6: Clear Floor Space

Overflow

The dip of the overflow is not considered in determining knee and toe clearances.

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606.2 Exception 7: Clear Floor SpaceMulti-Bowl Sink

No more than one bowl of a multi-bowl sink is required to provide knee and toe clearance.

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No specific requirements in the 2012 TAS for sink depth since depth is dependent on the approach allowed or required.

Sink: Depth

Forward Approach:

27” min. knee clearance (306.3.1).

34” maximum sink height (606.3).

Typically, the maximum sink depth will be 7”.

Parallel Approach:Knee clearance

not required so no maximum sink depth.

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606.3 HeightSinks

Sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34” maximum above the finish floor or ground (606.3).

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606.3 Exception 2: Height: Kitchen Sink

Residential Dwelling UnitsIn residential dwelling unit kitchens, sinks that are adjustable to variable heights, 29” minimum and 36” maximum are permitted where rough-in plumbing permits connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29” (603.3 Exception 2).

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606.4 Faucets606.5 Exposed Pipes and

SurfacesFaucet controls shall

comply with operable part requirements in 309 (606.4).

Hand operated metering faucets shall remain open 10 seconds min. (606.4).

Water supply and drain pipes shall be insulated or configured to protect against contact (606.5).

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804.5Storage

Kitchens and Kitchenettes

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At least 50% of shelf space in storage facilities shall comply with the storage requirements of 811.

804.5 Storage Kitchens and Kitchenettes

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Calculate storage by linear feet.

15” min. to 48” max.

Storage: Kitchens & Kitchenettes

EXAMPLE: Unobstructe

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(308.2.1).

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Storage in comparable spaces must comply with 225 and 811, therefore, at least one of each type of storage must be accessible (225.2).

Storage: Not a Kitchen

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811Storage

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811 Storage

General. Storage shall comply with 811.

Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided (811.2).

Height. Storage elements shall comply with at least one of the reach ranges specified in 308 (811.3).

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Obstructed High Reach: 10” Obstruction

Figure 308.3.2 (a) shows wheelchair user reach of 48” maximum when the counter is at 34” maximum and the depth of the counter is 10” maximum (308.3.2).

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This scenario is unlikely due to the depth of base cabinets.

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Obstructed High Reach: 24” Obstruction

Figure 308.3.2(b) shows the upper reach lowered to 46” maximum when the counter top is 34” maximum but the depth of the counter exceeds 10” (24” maximum) (308.3.2).

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This scenario is will apply the most often due to the depth of base cabinets.

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811.4 Operable Parts – Storage

Operable parts shall comply with 309.*

 

*309 (Operable Parts) includes requirements for clear floor space, height, and operation.

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804.6Appliances

Kitchens and Kitchenettes

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However, there are more specific requirements for the following:

DishwashersRanges or CooktopsOvensRefrigerators/Freezers

AppliancesAll kitchen appliances must be comply with:

804.6.1 – Clear Floor or Ground Space

804.6.2 – Operable Parts

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804.6.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space

A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided at each kitchen appliance.

Clear floor or ground spaces are permitted to overlap.

Where provided, kitchen appliances shall comply with 804.6.

804.6 AppliancesKitchens and Kitchenettes

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All appliance controls shall comply with 309.

804.6.2 Operable PartsAppliances

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Appliance doors and door latching devices shall not be required to comply with (operation requirement of) 309.4 (804.6.2, Exception 1).

Bottom-hinged appliance doors, when in the open position, shall not be required to comply with (height requirements of) 309.3 (804.6.2, Exception 2).

804.6.2 Exceptions 1 & 2:Operable Parts: Appliances

Examples of accessible appliance controls

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804.6.3 Dishwasher

Clear floor or ground space shall be positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door.

The dishwasher door, in the open position, shall not obstruct the clear floor or ground space for the dishwasher or the sink.

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Example: Dishwasher

30” x 48” Clear Floor Space Adjacent to Dishwasher Not obstructed by open dishwasher

door

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Where a forward approach is provided, the clear floor or ground space shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

804.6.4 Range or Cooktop

Clear floor space is not required to be centered.

30” x 48”

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Where knee and toe space is provided, the underside of the range or cooktop shall be insulated or otherwise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock.

804.6.4, Contd.

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Parallel Approach: Range or Cooktop

48”

36”

Either a forward or parallel approach is allowed to ranges and cooktops(804.6.4).

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The location of controls shall not require reaching across burners.

804.6.4, Contd.

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Side-hinged door ovens shall have the work surface required by 804.3 positioned adjacent to the latch side of the oven door.

804.6.5.1 Side-Hinged Door Ovens

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Bottom-hinged door ovens shall have the work surface required by 804.3 positioned adjacent to one side of the door.

804.6.5.2 Bottom-Hinged Door Ovens

Work Surface804.3

30” x 48”

Work surface must be at least 30” in length since a forward approach is required by

804.3.

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Combination refrigerators and freezers: shall have at least 50% of the freezer space 54” maximum above the finish floor or ground.

Clear Floor or Ground Space: shall be positioned for a parallel approach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/freezer with the centerline of the clear floor or ground space offset 24” maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space.

804.6.6 Refrigerator / Freezer

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Example: Clear Floor Space: Refrigerator/Freezer

Note: 36” is the typical

size of the dedicated space

for a refrigerator/freezer

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This is a kitchen since it has

cooking facilities.

Is a parallel approach allowed to the kitchen sink?

Does 50% of the storage have to be accessible?

No!

Yes!

The kitchen does not meet

606.2 Exception 1

because it has a cooktop.

Kitchens must comply with 804.5 based on

212.1.

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This is a wet bar with no cooking facilities.

Is a parallel approach allowed to the sink?

Does 50% of the storage have to be accessible?

Yes!

No!

Wet bars are allowed to have a parallel approach based on 606.2

Exception 1.

Only one of each type is required based on

225.2.

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This is a not kitchen since it has no cooking facilities.

Is a parallel approach allowed to the sink?

Does 50% of the storage have to be accessible?

No!606.2,

Exception 1 is applicable only to kitchen sinks.

No!Only one of each type

is required to be accessible based on

225.2.

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Other Applicable

Requirements

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205.1 Exception 3: Kitchen Outlets

Where two or more outlets are provided in a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance, one outlet is not be required to comply with 309 (205.1, Exception 3).

EXAMPLE: 1 of these 3 outlets is not required to

comply.

Electrical outlet

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Summary Kitchens &

Comparable Spaces

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What is a Kitchen or Kitchenette?

A place (as a room) with cooking facilities.

Definition based on 106.3 (Undefined Terms)

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What are Cooking Facilities?They include the following fixed or built-in

appliances used to cook food: Range Oven Cooktop Microwave Oven Convection Oven

Definition and types of appliances based on 201.1 (Scope) and 106.3 (Undefined Terms)

and input from the U.S. Access Board

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Scoping & Technical Requirements

Kitchens and Kitchenettes212.2 Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804.

Conclusion: If a subject kitchen or kitchenette is provided (including those provided in a space used as a break room), it must comply with 804 based on 212.2.

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Compliance with 804Specifically Addressed in

TASCompliance with 804 is also specifically referenced in the 2012 TAS for the following: Transient

lodging facilities (806.2.5)

Residential dwelling units (809.3)

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Scoping & Technical RequirementsKitchen Sinks

804.4 Sinks shall comply with 606.(Applicable to all sinks provided in a kitchen or kitchenette.)

The scoping for sinks that are not provided in kitchens or kitchenettes is in 212.3.(Requires at least 5%, but not fewer than one of each type to comply with 606.)

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A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink

in a space:

606.2 Exception 1: Clear Floor Space

Kitchen Sinks

Where a cook top or conventional range is not provided.

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Summary – Kitchen Sink Range Oven Cooktop Microwave Oven Convection

OvenA parallel approach is allowed by 606.2 with a kitchen that has a fixed or built-in oven, microwave, or convection oven.

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The space without fixed or built-in cooking facilities is not considered a kitchen or kitchenette, therefore, the sink provided in these space is not considered a “kitchen” sink.”

Spaces Without Fixed or Built-In Cooking Facilities

A front approach to the sink is required by

606.2.

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SUMMARY: Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Comparable Spaces

2012Public or Common

Use

Residential(233 & 809)¹

Transient Lodging (224 & 806)²

Employee Work Areas

WITH Cooking FacilitiesKitchens and Kitchenettes (212 and 804)

Yes (100% based

on 212.2)

Yes (As required

by 809.3)

Yes(As required by 806.2.5)

No(Based on

203.9)

Kitchen Work Surface(804.3)

NoYes

(Based on 804.3)

Yes(Based on 224.6 (1))

No

Storage (804.5)

Yes (Based on 212.2)

Yes (Based on 809.3)

Yes (Based on 806.2.5) No

WITHOUT Cooking FacilitiesApplicable

provisions of TAS

Yes Yes Yes No¹Applicable to social service establishments, graduate student and faculty housing, and crew quarters for emergency response personnel .

²Applicable to places of lodging including timeshares and housing at a place of education.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Information Resources

Website developed through a contract with DBTAC* and the U.S. Access Board.

*Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

www.accessibilityonline.org/

U.S. Department of Justice

Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Title II – Revised* Title III – Revised* Primer for Small Businesses*Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-by-section analysis of the rule and responses to public comments on the proposed rule.

*Appendix B to the title III regulation discusses major changes in the 2010 ADA and responds to public comments received on the proposed rules.

www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm

Updated Small Business Guide

U.S. Departmen

t of Justice

ADA UPDATE: A

PRIMER FOR SMALL BUSINESS

www.ada.gov/regs2010/smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

AB Advisory Board Working

Document October 1, 2010

www.license.state.tx.us/ab/ab.htm

1994 TAS Comparison to 2010 ADA and ABA

U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Fair Housing Design Manual

www.huduser.org/portal/publications/destech/fairhousing.html

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2012 TASTechnical Assistance

techinfo@license.state.tx.us1-877-278-0999 Toll Free in Texas

(512)539-5669 (Phone)(512) 539-5690 (Fax)

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2010 ADATechnical Assistance

ta@access-board.govVoice: (202) 272-0080 or (800) 872-

2253TTY: (202) 272-0082 or (800) 993-

2822

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