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  1. Comfort
  2. Accessible design

Accessible design

Features/Comfort/Feature 72

Accessible design

Intent: 

To promote equity by providing buildings that are accessible and usable by people of all physical abilities.

72: Accessible design
    Posted on: 27 Apr, 2017
    Amendment:

    Add: "or comparable local code or standards" after "Accessible Design"
    Posted on: 27 Apr, 2017
    Amendment:

    Remove: "Appendix B: Standards"
    Posted on: 24 Oct, 2016
    Amendment:

    Replace the existing Part 1 text with the following:
    "Part 1: Accessibility and Usability

    The projects demonstrates compliance with one of the following:
    a. Current ADA Standards for Accessible Design
    b. ISO 21542:2011 - Building Construction - Accessibility and Usability of the Built Environment, Appendix B: Standards"
    Posted on: 24 Oct, 2016
    Amendment:

    Change the name of the feature from "ADA Accessible Design Standards" to "Accessible Design"
    Posted on: 10 Feb, 2016
    Amendment:

    In Part 1a, change "Buildings" to "Projects"