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~ REMINDER ~
DCAB Temporary Relocation
The Disability and Communication Access Board
will be temporarily relocated while the entire building
at 919 Ala Moana Boulevard is shut down for repairs.
We will be out of the office from September 4-7, 2012
and hope to return by September 10, 2012.
WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DURING THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION. ALSO, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP. PLEASE ARRANGE TO HAVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DELIVERED AND PICKED-UP AFTER WE RETURN.
Our phone lines will be forwarded, but may be very sporadic during this time. Contacting us by e-mail is best. Please contact us before August 31st to ensure the best response. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this inconvenience.
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Last Chance to Register!
Deadline to register for the
"Accessible Recreation Facilities: A Series of Design Seminars"
is September 19, 2012
Presented by Mr. Bill Botten, Accessibility Specialist of the U.S. Access Board, the seminar will be held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Hawaii Suites on September 24th and 25th, 2012. This FREE seminar has be approved for AIA HSW/CEUs.
For a copy of the "Announcement and Registration Form" go to:
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~ REMINDER ~
DCAB Plan Review Fee $$
DCAB will start charging a plan review fee
on January 1, 2013
The plan review fee only applies to projects covered under Section 103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS§103-50). All state and county projects are covered under HRS§103-50. Most federal and private projects are not covered under HRS§103-50.
The plan review fee for plans and specifications received on or after January 1, 2013 is four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for the first $500,000 of the estimated construction cost plus two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) of the estimated construction costs greater than $500,000 up to and including $2,000,000 plus two one-hundredths of one percent (0.02%) of the estimated construction costs over $2,000,000 except as follows:
- The minimum review fee for plans and specifications subject to accessibility guidelines is $200;
- DCAB may limit the maximum review fee for plans and specifications for infrastructure projects or projects managed by private nonprofit entities to $3,000; and
- There is a $50 review fee for projects with plans and specifications that do not reflect any elements subject to accessibility guidelines.
More information about the plan review fee is available at
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New Interpretive Opinion on Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
The Disability and Communication Access Board has just issued a new interpretive opinion covering electric vehicle parking stalls and charging stations. The interpretive opinion applies to all projects covered by HRS §103-50 and is consistent with the design recommendations from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT). ADAAG Section 309 Operable Parts and 502 Parking Spaces Where EV charging stations are provided, 5%, but not less than one of each type of EV stations shall be accessible. An accessible parking stall at an EV charging station shall be 192 inches wide minimum. The parking stalls at accessible EV charging stations shall comply with ADAAG Section 302; changes in level are not permitted. Slopes within the accessible stalls shall not exceed 1:48 in any direction. Parking spaces shall be designed so that cars, when parked, cannot obstruct the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes. The EV charging equipment shall comply with ADAAG 309 operable parts. Turning space complying with ADAAG 304.3 shall be provided at the EV charging equipment. An accessible route shall be provided from an accessible EV parking stall to the accessible EV charging equipment. An accessible EV charging station shall connect to an accessible route and shall comply with ADAAG 206.2.2. Accessible routes shall comply with ADAAG Chapter 4. [Rul: 08/15/12] (Auth and Imp: HRS §103-50)
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DBTAC and Access Board Webinars on Accessibility Guidelines
Learn more about the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines through the U.S. Access Board and DBTAC's continuing series of webinars and audio conferences. Upcoming sessions include:
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Assistive Listening Systems on October 4, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
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Accessible Historic Buildings and Facilities on November 1, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment on December 6, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
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Accessible Amusement Rides on January 3, 2013 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
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Accessible Means of Egress on February 7, 2013 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
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Open Questions and Answers Session on March 7, 2013 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
General attendance to the webinars are free. A variety of Continuing Education (CE) Recognitions are available at no charge, such as AIA, LAS, and AICP. For more information about each session or to register, please go to:
If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Motoyama at 586-8121 or via e-mail at curtis.motoyama@doh.hawaii.gov.
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FAQ
Q: What are the seven principals of universal design?
A: Universal Design, a term coined by Ron Mace in 1997, has gained widespread acceptance among design professionals. At its creation, Mace, along with a team of specialized design individuals, created the "Seven Principals of Universal Design." They are as follows:
- Equitable Use: The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
- Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
- Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
- Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
- Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
- Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue.
- Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
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DCAB
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) (808) 586-8129 (Fax)
E-mail: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab
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