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July/August 2015    
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~ In This Issue ~
· What projects must be submitted to DCAB for review?
· What do I submit to DCAB for review?
· How do I calculate the required design fee?
· How long does a review take?
· DBTAC and U.S. Access Board Webinars
· Quick Links
 
What projects must be submitted to DCAB for review? 
   

In the 2015 legislative session, the Legislature passed Act 45 which amends the definition of 'public buildings, facilities, and sites' as:

 

"Public buildings, facilities, and sites" means buildings, facilities, sites, and the infrastructure thereof that:  

 

1)   Are designed, constructed, purchased, or leased with the use of any state or county funds or federal funds administered by the State or a county;    

2)  House state or county programs, services, or activities that are intended to be accessed by the general public;    

3)  Are places of public accommodation or commercial facilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, title 28 Code of Federal Regulations part 36, and are constructed on state or county lands; or    

4)  Are constructed on lands that will be transferred to the State or a county upon completion of construction.

 

Item #3 above includes structures that are privately owned and/or are constructed with the use of only private funds on lands owned by the State or a county. 

 


What do I submit to DCAB for review?

 
      
  • DCAB requires a complete set of drawings and/or specifications that are being issued for construction, to be submitted for each review.  (DCAB accepts "half-size" sets for review.)
  • A completed HRS §103-50 Transmittal Form is required to be attached to new submittals and resubmittals. DCAB requires the use of the current transmittal form dated December 2012. The form can be downloaded at: http://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/facility-access/forms/. 
    • A new submittal is the initial submission of plans and specifications to DCAB for a plan review.
    • A resubmittal is when revised plans and specifications are submitted to DCAB for an additional plan review.
  • A document review fee is required with all new submittals. 

Submittals with the incorrect design review fee, the use of the incorrect form or submittals with an incomplete transmittal form will not be accepted or logged in for review.  

 

 


 
How do I calculate the required design fee?
 
 
 

On the second page of the HRS §103-50 Transmittal Form is an explanation of how to calculate the design review fee. DCAB limits the maximum design review fee for infrastructure projects or projects managed by private nonprofit entities to $3,000.

 

1)     What is an "infrastructure" project? HRS §103-50 defines "infrastructure" or "infrastructure projects" as those that include "water, drainage, sewer, waste disposal and waste treatment systems, roads, and street lighting and projects relating to that infrastructure. Projects with significant work to accessible elements and spaces shall not be considered infrastructure projects."

2)     A "private nonprofit entity" does not include a State or county department/agency. The department/agency responsible for the project or the private, nonprofit must submit a letter verifying the nonprofit status of the private entity.

 

A fact sheet with frequently asked questions regarding the design review fee can be found at: http://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/files/2013/01/Plan-Review-Fee-FAQ-Dec-2012.pdf.  

For additional questions or information, contact Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske at (808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) or via email at: mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov or laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov.

 

  

How long does a review take?

DCAB reviews all projects in the order they are submitted, regardless of whether it is a new submittal or a resubmittal. Typically it takes approximately four (4) weeks for a new submittal or a resubmittal to be reviewed from the time it is accepted (transmittal form is correct, complete and the required fee was submitted) and logged in. However, at the end of the calendar year or end of a fiscal year, the review may take longer due to the high volume of projects submitted during those periods. Projects with deficiencies are required to be resubmitted for review.

 

To check on the status of a project, contact Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske at (808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) or via email at: mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov or laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov.

 


 

DBTAC and U.S. Access Board Webinars
on Accessibility Guidelines
(All webinars run 90 minutes)


 
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 Swimming Pools and Spas - Question and Answer Session - July 2, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time); presented by Bill Botten & Peggy Greenwell
  • Federal Facilities & the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABA) - "A Refresher" - August 6, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time); presented by Jim Pecht & Jeffery Hill
  • Open Q & A - September 3, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time); presented by Rex Pace & Earlene Sesker

Registration is required but general attendance to the webinars is free.  A variety of Continuing Education (CE) recognitions are available such as AIA, LAS, and AICP.

 

For more information about each session or to register, please go to: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/Schedule/#nextSession.

 


 
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