Texas Accessibility Standards Kitchens Kitchenettes Texas Department of
Texas Accessibility Standards Kitchens, Kitchenettes & Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Comparable Spaces
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v 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
This topic is also addressed in: RAS Bulletin 2012‐ 07 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Comparable Spaces The contents of this bulletin have been incorporated into this presentation. www. license. state. tx. us/ab/rasbulletins. htm Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Portions of the following scoping and technical sections of the 2012 TAS will be discussed during this presentation:
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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Undefined Terms Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation S g: 1 n i p co 06
106. 3 Undefined Terms 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. The following terms are not defined in TAS, therefore, based on 106. 3, they shall have the following meanings: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Kitchen A place (as a room) with cooking facilities. Kitchenette A small kitchen or alcove containing cooking facilities. These terms are used interchangeably. Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Cooking Facilities 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: v Range v Oven v Cooktop v Microwave Oven v Convection Oven Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Wet Bar A 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Scope Fixed or Built‐In Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation S co 201 : g n pi. 1
201. 1 Scope These standards apply to fixed or built-in elements of buildings… Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
v. 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: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Fixed The appliance is attached to a cabinet, shelf, or other surfaces or to a gas supply. Built‐In The cabinetry design or location of utilities (i. e. gas supply or 220 V electrical outlet) creates a dedicated shelf or space for the appliance. The following are examples of fixed and built-in cooking facilities: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Fixed Microwave Ovens Attached to Cabinet Attached to Shelf Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Built‐In Microwave Ovens Cabinetry design and location of electrical outlet creates dedicated space for the microwave oven. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Built‐In Convection Oven Cabinetry design and location of 220 V outlet creates a dedicated space for the convection oven. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
These microwaves are NOT built‐in or fixed. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Fixed and Built‐In Ranges Cabinetry design and location of electrical and gas outlets create a dedicated space for the range. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Fixed Gas Range Attached to a Gas Supply Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Fixed or Built‐in Cooktop Appliance is attached and the cabinetry design and location of electrical outlet creates a dedicated space for the cooktop. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation SUMMARY
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: v Range v Oven v Cooktop v Microwave Oven v Convection Oven Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Spaces Without Fixed or Built‐In Cooking Facilities The space is not required to comply with 212 and 804 if no fixed or built-in cooking facilities are provided. However, the space must still comply with applicable provisions of TAS. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: NOT a Kitchen This space has no fixed or built‐in cooking facilities Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Not a Kitchen: Compliance Requirements v Compliance with TAS is based on the elements provided. Example: Typical requirements for spaces that are not kitchens Operable parts must comply with 309 based on 205. At least one of each type of storage must comply with 309 based on 225. 2. 5% of the sinks must comply with 606 based on 212. 3. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Counter Height Not a Kitchen 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. Excerpt from Example: Storage and operable parts must comply but not the counter height. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Test Your Knowledge Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Is This A Kitchen? Space has a cooking facility (range). Compliance with 212 and 804 is required. Yes! Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Kitchen? Yes! Space has a cooking facility (fixed microwave). Compliance with 212 and 804 is required. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Scope, Contd. How Many? Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation S co 201 : g n pi. 1
201. 1 Scope These requirements (TAS) are to be applied to all areas of a facility: v. Unless exempted* or v. 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
How does 201. 1 apply to common and public use spaces? Common and public use spaces (defined below) such as break rooms and classroom kitchens are not exempted by Rule 68. 30 or TAS 203. 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The following slides identify additional entities that must comply with 804 (Kitchens and Kitchenettes). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Residential Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Residential Facilities Residential facilities include the following: v Social Service Establishments (See 224. 1, Exception 2) v Graduate Student and Faculty Housing (See 224. 6, Exception 3) v Crew Quarters for Emergency Response Personnel (See RAS Bulletin 2012 -04) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
809 Residential Dwelling Units 809. 3 Kitchen. Where a kitchen is provided, it shall comply with 804. Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Major Differences Between Kitchens in Residential Facilities & Other Kitchens v 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). v 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. 804. 3 and the referenced exceptions will be discussed later in the presentation. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Transient Lodging Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Transient Lodging Facilities Transient lodging facilities include the following: v Hotels, Motels, and Other Places of Lodging Including Timeshares (224. 1) v Housing at a Place of Education (224. 6 and 224. 6 Exception 1) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
806 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 806. 2 Guest Rooms with Mobility Features 806. 2. 5 Kitchens and Kitchenettes. Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804. Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Employee Spaces Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Employee Work Areas Not Required to be Accessible Employee work areas are not required to be accessible except to the extent required by 203. 9 based on the following definition: v All or any portion of a space used only by employees and used only for work (106. 5. 28). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Examples: Employee Work Areas Restaurant Kitchen Work Area of Demonstration Kitchen Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Break Rooms Required to be Accessible Kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas also based on the definition of “Employee Work Area” in 106. 5. 28. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
12 T e ch n i ca l : 804 Kitchens & Kitchenettes Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation S g: 2 n i p co
212 Kitchens & Kitchenettes Scoping Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
212. 2 Kitchens and Kitchenettes v Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804 Kitchens and Kitchenettes Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Kitchen Types U‐Shaped Pass Through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Pass Through Kitchen 804. 2 Clearance v Where a pass through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with 804. 2. 1. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 1 Advisory Measuring Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing: v base cabinets v counter tops v appliances v walls… …excluding hardware. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Pass through kitchens shall have two entries (804. 2. 1). Cabinets on opposing sides. 40” min. Cabinets opposite a wall. 40” min. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: Measuring Clearances Furthest projecting face of appliance A 40” min. Furthest projecting face of wall B Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: Measuring Clearances Measured from all opposing base cabinets Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
U‐Shaped Kitchen 804. 2 Clearance v Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with 804. 2. 2. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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). EXAMPLE: Knee and toe clearance at base of “T”. Ba se 60” front of “T” shall always be unobstructed. Arm Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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: v At the end of the base or v One arm. Arm Base (see 809. 2. 2 and 304. 3. 2) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Clear Floor Space in Alcoves >24” 36” v 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). v 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 2 Exception: Clearances (Spaces without Cooktop or Range) 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 3 Kitchen Work Surface Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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 Education 224. 6, Exception 3 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Kitchen Work Surface Housing at a Place of Education 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. * *Exception: Housing for graduate students and faculty is subject to residential requirements based on 224. 6 (3). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 3. 1 Clear Floor or Ground Space: Kitchen Work Surface v A clear floor space complying with 305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. v The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the kitchen work surface and shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 3. 1 Exception: Clear Floor Space: Kitchen Work Surface Cabinetry 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: Removal Cabinetry Standard sink Pipe protection Knee clearance Fair Housing Design Manual Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 3. 2 Height Kitchen Work Surface v The kitchen work surface shall be 34” maximum above the finish floor or ground. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 3. 3 Exposed Surfaces Kitchen Work Surface v There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under the work surface counters. This requirement was formerly only applicable to sinks and lavatories. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 4 Sinks Kitchens and Kitchenettes Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 4 Sinks v Sinks shall comply with 606. The sinks required by 804. 4 are considered “kitchen” sinks for purposes of compliance with 606. 2, Exception 1. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606 Sinks Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 1 Sinks If soap and towel dispensers are provided, they shall be located within the reach ranges specified in 308 (606. 1 Advisory). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Clear Floor Space The following shall be provided: v Clear floor space complying with 305. v Positioned for a forward approach. v 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 1: Clear Floor Space Kitchen Sinks A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink in a space: v Where a cook top or conventional range is not provided (606. 2 Exception 1) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Kitchen Not a Kitchen With cooking facility; Must comply with 212 and 804. No cooking facilities; Must comply with applicable provisions of TAS. Parallel approach allowed to kitchen sink based on 606. 2, Exception 1 since there is no cooktop or stove. Front approach required since 606. 2 Exception 1 is applicable only to kitchen sinks. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Length of Accessible Sink Counter Forward Approach (305. 5) v 30” min. length of accessible sink counter required for a forward approach (305. 5). v 48” min. length of counter required for a parallel approach (305. 5). Parallel Approach (305. 5) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 1, Contd. : Clear Floor Space Wet Bars A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to wet bars (606. 2, Exception 1) Example: Wet Bar Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 3: Clear Floor Space: Lavatories/Sinks Residential Dwelling Units 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 4 & 5: Clear Floor Space Children’s Use 6 through 12 years: v 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: v 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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 6: Clear Floor Space Overflow The dip of the overflow is not considered in determining knee and toe clearances. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 7: Clear Floor Space Multi‐Bowl Sink No more than one bowl of a multi-bowl sink is required to provide knee and toe clearance. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Sink: Depth v No specific requirements in the 2012 TAS for sink depth since depth is dependent on the approach allowed or required. Forward Approach: v 27” min. knee clearance (306. 3. 1). v 34” maximum sink height (606. 3). v. Typically, the maximum sink depth will be 7”. Parallel Approach: v. Knee clearance not required so no maximum sink depth. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 3 Height 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 3 Exception 2: Height: Kitchen Sink Residential Dwelling Units In 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 4 Faucets 606. 5 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces v Faucet controls shall comply with operable part requirements in 309 (606. 4). v Hand Water supply and drain pipes shall be insulated or configured to protect against contact (606. 5). operated metering faucets shall remain open 10 seconds min. (606. 4). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 5 Storage Kitchens and Kitchenettes Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 5 Storage Kitchens and Kitchenettes v At least 50% of shelf space in storage facilities shall comply with the storage requirements of 811. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Storage: Kitchens & Kitchenettes Calculate storage by linear feet. 15” min. to 48” max. EXAMPLE: Unobstructed forward reach (308. 2. 1). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Storage: Not a Kitchen Storage in comparable spaces must comply with 225 and 811, therefore, at least one of each type of storage must be accessible (225. 2). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
811 Storage Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Obstructed High Reach: 10” Obstruction 48 max This scenario is unlikely due to the depth of base cabinets. 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Obstructed High Reach: 24” Obstruction 46 max This scenario is will apply the most often due to the depth of base cabinets. 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). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
811. 4 Operable Parts – Storage Operable parts shall comply with 309. * *309 (Operable Parts) includes requirements for clear floor space, height, and operation. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6 Appliances Kitchens and Kitchenettes Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Appliances All kitchen appliances must be comply with: v 804. 6. 1 – Clear Floor or Ground Space v 804. 6. 2 – Operable Parts However, there are more specific requirements for the following: v. Dishwashers v. Ranges or Cooktops v. Ovens v. Refrigerators/Freezers Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6 Appliances Kitchens and Kitchenettes Where provided, kitchen appliances shall comply with 804. 6. 1 Clear Floor or Ground Space v A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided at each kitchen appliance. v Clear floor or ground spaces are permitted to overlap. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 2 Operable Parts Appliances All appliance controls shall comply with 309. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 2 Exceptions 1 & 2: Operable Parts: Appliances v. Appliance doors and door latching devices shall not be required to comply with (operation requirement of) 309. 4 (804. 6. 2, Exception 1). v. 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). Examples of accessible appliance controls Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 3 Dishwasher v Clear floor or ground space shall be positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door. v The dishwasher door, in the open position, shall not obstruct the clear floor or ground space for the dishwasher or the sink. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: Dishwasher 30” x 48” Clear Floor Space v Adjacent to Dishwasher v Not obstructed by open dishwasher door Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 4 Range or Cooktop 8” 4 30” x v Where a forward approach is provided, the clear floor or ground space shall provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306. Clear floor space is not required to be centered. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 4, Contd. v 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Parallel Approach: Range or Cooktop 36” 48” v Either a forward or parallel approach is allowed to ranges and cooktops(804. 6. 4). Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 4, Contd. v The location of controls shall not require reaching across burners. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 5. 1 Side‐Hinged Door Ovens Side-hinged door ovens shall have the work surface required by 804. 3 positioned adjacent to the latch side of the oven door. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 5. 2 Bottom‐Hinged Door Ovens Wo rk S 80 urfa 4. 3 ce 30 ”x 48 ” Bottom-hinged door ovens shall have the work surface required by 804. 3 positioned adjacent to one side of the door. Work surface must be at least 30” in length since a forward approach is required by 804. 3. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
804. 6. 6 Refrigerator / Freezer v Combination refrigerators and freezers: shall have at least 50% of the freezer space 54” maximum above the finish floor or ground. v 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. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Example: Clear Floor Space: Refrigerator/Freezer Note: 36” is the typical size of the dedicated space for a refrigerator/freezer. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Test Your Knowledge Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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? Yes! No! The kitchen does not meet 606. 2 Exception 1 because it has a cooktop. Kitchens must comply with 804. 5 based on 212. 1. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
This is a wet bar with no cooking facilities. Is a parallel approach allowed to the sink? Yes! Wet bars are allowed to have a parallel approach based on 606. 2 Exception 1. Does 50% of the storage have to be accessible? No! Only one of each type is required based on 225. 2. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
This is a not kitchen since it has no cooking facilities. Is a parallel approach allowed to the sink? No! Does 50% of the storage have to be accessible? No! 606. 2, Exception 1 is applicable only to kitchen sinks. Only one of each type is required to be accessible based on 225. 2. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Other Applicable Requirements Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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). Electrical outlet EXAMPLE: 1 of these 3 outlets is not required to comply. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Summary Kitchens & Comparable Spaces Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
What is a Kitchen or Kitchenette? A place (as a room) with cooking facilities. Definition based on 106. 3 (Undefined Terms) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
What are Cooking Facilities? They include the following fixed or built-in appliances used to cook food: v Range v Oven v Cooktop v Microwave Oven v 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 Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Scoping & Technical Requirements Kitchens and Kitchenettes 212. 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. Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Compliance with 804 Specifically Addressed in TAS Compliance with 804 is also specifically referenced in the 2012 TAS for the following: v Transient lodging facilities (806. 2. 5) v Residential dwelling units (809. 3) Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Scoping & Technical Requirements Kitchen 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. ) Excerpt from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
606. 2 Exception 1: Clear Floor Space Kitchen Sinks A parallel approach complying with 305 shall be permitted to a kitchen sink in a space: v Where a cook top or conventional range is not provided. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Summary – Kitchen Sink v Range v Oven v Cooktop v Microwave Oven v Convection Oven A parallel approach is allowed by 606. 2 with a kitchen that has a fixed or built-in oven, microwave, or convection oven. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Spaces Without Fixed or Built‐In Cooking Facilities 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. ” A front approach to the sink is required by 606. 2. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
SUMMARY: Kitchens, Kitchenettes, and Comparable Spaces 2012 Public or Common Use Residential (233 & 809)¹ Transient Lodging (224 & 806)² Employee Work Areas WITH Cooking Facilities Kitchens 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) No Yes (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 Facilities Applicable provisions of TAS Yes Yes No ¹Applicable 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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
www. accessibilityonline. org/ Website developed through a contract with DBTAC* and the U. S. Access Board. *Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
U. S. Department of Justice www. ada. gov/2010 ADAstandards_index. htm v Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design v Title II – Revised* v Title III – Revised* v Primer for Small Businesses *Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-bysection 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/regs 2010/smallbusiness/smallbus primer 2010. htm U. S. Department of Justice ADA UPDATE: A PRIMER FOR SMALL BUSINESS Updated Small Business Guide
www. license. state. tx. us/ab/ab. htm Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation AB Advisory Board Working Document October 1, 2010 1994 TAS Comparison to 2010 ADA and ABA
www. huduser. org/portal/publications/ destech/fairhousing. html U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Design Manual
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Technical Assistance techinfo@license. state. tx. us 1 -877 -278 -0999 Toll Free in Texas (512)539 -5669 (Phone) (512) 539 -5690 (Fax) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 2012 TAS
United States Access Board Technical Assistance ta@access‐board. gov Voice: (202) 272 -0080 or (800) 872 -2253 TTY: (202) 272 -0082 or (800) 993 -2822 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 2010 ADA
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