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2012 Accessible Recreation Facilities Seminar
Thank you to everyone who attended!
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) would like to thank Mr. Bill Botten of the U.S. Access Board for presenting a 2-day series of seminars on Accessible Recreation Facilities on September 24th and 25th, 2012 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Bill's extensive knowledge and expertise on such topics as play areas, sport facilities and outdoor developed areas provided attendees with a wealth of information we hope everyone will use and apply to their projects. We'd like to especially thank the U.S. Access Board for providing copies of the 2004 ADAAG to all our attendees!!
Here are a few comments from seminar attendees:
"Very excellent 2-day seminar - I have new knowledge not only on technical requirements but also on readily achievable barrier removal - Thank you!"
"Good in-depth evaluation of pool access and personal experience."
"Bill is a natural and comfortable speaker, he knows a lot and has tested many materials, I appreciate his dedication and service."
DCAB would also like to thank the more than 80 attendees who took time to attend this 2-day event. We know how busy everyone is and appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedules to attend the various seminars. We had many people who flew in from the outer islands this year and we are glad that DCAB was able to provide this important learning opportunity to you. We are grateful for everyone's support and hope to continue to provide topics of interest to you.
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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 Security Barriers
DCAB has just issued a new interpretive opinion covering security barriers. The interpretive opinion applies to all projects covered by HRS §103-50. In September 2012, the Standing Committee on Facility Access ruled on one (1) interpretive opinion.
ADAAG Section 206.5 and 404 Doors, Doorways and Gates
Security barriers that are locked in the open position during a facility's hours of operation and locked in the closed position when the facility is closed are not required to comply with ADAAG 206.5 and 404.
[Rul: 09/20/12] (Auth and Imp: HRS §103-50)
View a copy of the Interpretive Opinion:
A copy of the Interpretive Opinion is also posted on the DCAB's web site at DCAB Website. For questions related to the Interpretive Opinion, contact Mona Higa at 586-8121 or via e-mail at: mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov.
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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:
- 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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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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