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Disability and Communication Access Board
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Oahu:
(808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) (808) 586-8129 (FAX)
E-mail: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab
Call toll free from:
Big Island:
974-4000, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Kauai: 274-3141, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Maui: 984-2400, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Molokai & Lanai:
1(800) 468-4644,
ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
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~ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~
DCAB's New Office Hours
The DCAB office will be closed
on the following days due to the
State of Hawaii Furlough Plan:
November 20 & 27, 2009
December 24 & 31, 2009 |
Current Interpretive Opinions
In September the Standing Committee on Facility Access ruled on one Interpretive Opinion, which applies to buildings and facilities subject to HRS 103-50, regarding toilet rooms:
ADAAG Section 4.22 Toilet Rooms
In alterations, an end of row stall with a shorter length but wider width provides equivalent facilitation to the end of row stall shown in ADAAG 4.17.3 Fig. 30 (a-1), when all technical requirements of ADAAG 4.22 are provided within the stall. [Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2009-01, effective 09/2009]
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Statewide Model Building Code
On September 30, 2009 the State Building Code Council held a public hearing on the proposed State Building Code, State Energy Conservation Code, State Electrical Code and State Plumbing Code. The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) provided testimony in support of the proposed State Building Code, which is consistent with Hawaii Revised Statutes §103-50, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act.
The Disability & Communication Access Board has been attending meetings of the State Building Code Council since its inception and has served on its Investigative Committee for the 2006 International Building Code and Investigative Committee on Accessibility. DCAB's Standing Committee on Facility Access has provided input and recommendations to the proposed State Building Code and are in concurrence with the proposed rules.
DCAB is currently serving on the State Building Code Council's Investigative Committee for the 2009 International Building Code, Residential Code, and Existing Building Code.
For more information please contact Mona Higa at 586-8121 or via email at mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov. |
Access Living Headquarters: Universal Design & Gold LEED Certification
 Featured as a case study at this year's 2009 Disability Access Conference, Access Living Headquarters was awarded the Barrier Free America Award by the Paralyzed Veterans of America in 2007. Designed by LCM Architects in Chicago, this facility was one of the first to incorporate both Universal and Green Design. This building earned a LEED Gold Certification, a Sustainable Design Award from the AIA and a Silver Award from the Association of Licensed Architects.
Access Living created a short video that expains the many Universal Design and Green Design features of their new headquarters. To view the video go to: Access Living Video
In addition to their website includes a virtual tour of their headquarters which also highlights many of the Universal and Green Design features. To view the Virtual Tour go to: Access Living Virtual Tour
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Board Releases Draft of Final Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Outdoor Sites
The U. S. Access Board has released a draft of the final accessibility guidelines covering access to outdoor sites managed by the Federal government. These guidelines specify where compliance is required and provide detailed
technical criteria for new or altered trails, beach routes, picnic, and camping facilities. The Board intends to develop similar guidelines for outdoor developed areas controlled by non-federal entities at a future date. The guidelines and related information, including instructions for submitting comments, are available at the following website:
http://www.access-board.gov/news/outdoor-draft.htm.
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FAQ
Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines
Q: Do special electrical outlets for refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers have to be in accessible locations?
A: No. Electrical outlets installed to serve individual appliances, such as refrigerators or built-in microwave ovens, may be mounted in non-accessible locations. These are not the type of electrical outlets which a disabled resident or tenant would need access to on a regular or frequent basis.
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