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Texas
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Texas Department
of Licensing
and Regulation
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
Excerpt from
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
Excerpt from
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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Test Your Knowledg
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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
Excerpt from
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
Excerpt from
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
&Kitchenett
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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
and Kitchenett
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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
face of wall
A
B
40” min.
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
Kitchens and Kitchenettes
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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
d forward reach
(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).
48
max
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).
46
max
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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Test Your Knowledg
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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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