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State of Hawaii    
 
Jan/Feb 2013   
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~ In This Issue ~
·REMINDER: DCAB Plan Review Fee
·Save the Date FREE Fair Housing Act & ADA Training
·New Interpretive Opinion on Security Barriers
·DBTAC and Access Board Webinars on Accessibility Guidelines
·Quick Links

DCAB Plan Review Fee  

  architectural plans

DCAB started 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 HRS 103-50 Document Transmittal Form has been updated to include the plan review fee and instruction on how to calculate the fee.  This form must be submitted with the construction documents and plan review fee.

DCAB created a DCAB Plan Review Fee Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet which includes questions and answers about calculating the fee, methods of payment, estimated construction cost, infrastructure projects, no application projects, and resubmittals.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Francine Wai, Executive Director, or Curtis Motoyama, Facility Access Coordinator, at 586-8121 or via e-mail at
 

2013 DAC Sidebar~ SAVE THE DATE ~

 

FREE  

FAIR HOUSING ACT & ADA TRAINING  

     

April 25 & 26, 2013

Ala Moana Hotel

 

Presented by

    

Marsha K. Mazz, Director of Technical & Information Services of the U.S. Access Board

  

Jack H. Catlin, FAIA, LCM Architects  

 

DCAB will be hosting a FREE two-day workshop that will cover the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requirements for residential dwelling units.

 

Training Announcement and Registration Form  

will be available in February 2013.

 

For more information, please contact Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske at 586-8121 or e-mail at mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov or laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov. 

 

New Interpretive Opinion on Security Barriers    

 

DCAB has just issued three (3) new interpretive opinions about operable windows, fixed picnic tables, and outdoor developed areas.  The interpretive opinions applies to all projects covered by HRS §103-50.   

  

Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2012-04

ADAAG Section 229 Windows 

  

Operable windows in toilet rooms, bathrooms and locker rooms that are intended to be operated only by service or maintenance personnel are not required to comply with ADAAG 229.1.

 

ADAAG 205.1, Exception 1, exempts operable parts that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel from having to comply with 309.  

 

Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2012-05

ADAAG 226 and 902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces

 

Fixed picnic tables located within buildings, facilities and sites and fixed picnic tables in outdoor areas, are covered by the 2004 ADAAG and shall comply with 2004 ADAAG sections 226 and 902.  Picnic tables located along trails and within camping facilities are not covered by this interpretive opinion.

 

Accessible routes complying with section 206 and Chapter 4 of the 2004 ADAAG shall connect accessible fixed picnic tables with other accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces within the same site.

 

Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2012-06

ADAAG 201 Application

 

Newly constructed or altered trails, beach access routes, viewing areas and camping facilities located in outdoor sites that are constructed or altered primarily for outdoor recreation purposes are considered "outdoor developed areas" and are not covered by the 2004 ADAAG.  Outdoor recreation access routes connect accessible spaces and elements within outdoor developed areas.  Outdoor recreation access routes are not covered by the 2004 ADAAG.  It is recommended that outdoor developed areas and outdoor recreation access routes comply with the Draft Final Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines published by the U.S Access Board.

  

Outdoor sites are primarily an amenity to a constructed facility or where the primary function is not outdoor recreation are not considered outdoor developed areas.  Transient lodging facilities that provide sleeping accommodations and where campers do not provide their own tents or shelters are not considered a camping facility.

 

Outdoor developed areas may contain outdoor constructed features and elements that are addressed by, and required to comply with the 2004 ADAAG. The covered elements and facilities include but are not limited to, visitor centers, parking lots, plumbed toilets and bathing facilities, drinking fountains, recreational boating facilities, fishing piers and fishing platforms.

 

Advisory:

Outdoor rinsing showers shall comply with DCAB Interpretive Opinion 2011-03.   

Fixed picnic tables shall comply with DCAB Interpretive Opinion 2012-05.

 

For questions related to the Interpretive Opinion, contact Mona Higa at 586-8121 or via e-mail at: mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov.

 

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 Means of Egress on February 7, 2013 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
  • 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: 
  
 
Quick Links

  

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