PLAN REVIEW REPORT for Compliance with the Accessibility Law for the FONACIER HALL University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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ARMAND MICHAEL R. EUSTAQUIO, UAP Architect, Accessibility Consultant
Plan Review Report for Compliance with Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (Accessibility Law) on the Fonacier Hall
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I.
Introduction
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II. Findings and Recommendations of Access Audit A. Site Development 1. Parking
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B. Building Entrances 1. Accessible Ramp at the front and rear of the building
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C. Toilets 1. Toilet between Rooms 1B and 2B
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2. Toilet between Rooms 9B and 8B
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3. Male and Female CR’s
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D. Fire Exits
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E. Recommendations for Signage and Way-Finding 1. The International Symbol of Access
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2. Parking
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3. Dropped Sidewalks
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2. Accessible Ramps
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3. Accessible Toilets
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4. Directional and Way-Finding Signs
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F. Recommendations for Steps
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G. Recommendations for Doors in General
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H. Recommended Suppliers/Manufacturers
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III. References
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INTRODUCTION In January 1983, the United Nations declared 1983 to 1992 the International Decade of Disabled Persons. Less than two months after Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (BP344), otherwise known as An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments, and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices, or the accessibility Law was passed into law on February 25, 1983. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of BP 344 were amended in 1994 and is the current version in use and being implemented by all Local Government Units, the DPWH, the DOTC, and all other concerned government agencies. The contents of this Plan Review Report for compliance with Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or the Accessibility Law were based primarily on the current and latest version of the Law. References were made to the July 2013 Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments of BP344 to cover areas not yet considered in the current version of BP344. The draft amendments are still undergoing peer review hence these can still change or be modified afterwards. There may be variances in dimensions and clearances after the results of the peer review. Recommendations based on the July 2013 Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments are noted in this Plan Review Report.
II. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLAN REVIEW A. Site Development 1. Parking Recommendations 1.1 If the same existing Site Development Plan will be adopted (as shown in Photo A.1.1) where there are parking slots immediately before the front entrance of the building provide at least one (1) accessible parking slot located closest to the accessible ramp as shown in Fig. A.1.1. Depending on the total number of parking slots behind Fonacier Hall provide the appropriate number of accessible parking slots in accordance with Table A.1.1. 1.2 Provide signage in accordance with Section E of this Plan Review Report.
Photo A.1.1 Photo above shows parking slots in the access road in front of the existing Fonacier Hall.
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Fig. A.1.1 Image at left shows the details of the proposed Accessible Parking Slot with the drop off zone for passengers (or drivers) with disabilities delineated by zebra paint.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT REQUIREMENT TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SLOT
REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOTS
1 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 75 76 – 100 101 – 150 151 – 200 201 – 300 301 – 400
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
401 – 500 501 – 1000 1001 - OVER
9 2% OF TOTAL SPACES 20+ (1 FOR EACH 100 OR A FRACTION THEREOF OVER 1000)
Table A.1.1
Table above shows the recommended ratio of accessible parking slots to the total number of parking slots. (Table Credit: Table A.4.1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT REQUIREMENT in the Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 IRR)
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B. Building Entrances s 1. Accessible Ramp at the front and rear of the building 1.1 Findings a. Given the length of 3.60M of the proposed ramps at the front and rear entrance of the building these ramps can accommodate a change in grade of 300MM from the finish parking level to the finish ground floor line to be accessible. A higher change in grade ffrom rom the finish parking level to the finish ground floor will require a longer ramp. 1.2 Recommendations a. Make the proposed new ramp up from the Lower Ground Floor to the Upper Ground Floor Level BP344 compliant with details as shown in Fig.B.1.1, Fig.B.1.2, and Fig.B.1.3 b. Provide directional signage in accordance with Section E on Recommendations for Signage and Way Way-Finding. c.
For entrances doors requiring thresholds provide thresholds with details according to Fig. B B.1.4.
Fig.B.1.1
Image above shows the minimum required and suggested handrails on both sides of an accessible ramp. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
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Fig.B.1.2
Image above shows the required continuous curb on both sides of an accessible ramp. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
Fig.B.1.3
Image above shows a closer view of the minimum required and suggested J J-type handrail design for accessible ramps. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
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Fig. B.1.4
Image above shows details of an accessible threshold. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 IRR)
C. Toilets 1. Toilet between Rooms 1B and 2B 1.1 Findings a. The overall interior clear dimensions of this toilet are wider than the minimum requirements of BP344 for accessible toilets. 1.2 Recommendations a. If applicable, and especially if this toilet is intended to be a single passenger toilet, incorporate the details shown in Fig.C.1.1, Fig.C.1.2, Fig.C.1.3, and Fig.C.1.3 in the toilet details. b. Clearly distinguish clear (inner to inner or face to face) dimensions from center to center dimensions in the detail drawings of this toilet. c. Specify lever type locksets and faucet valves. d. Make the toilet doors including the doors to the anteroom to the toilets have an 800MM wide minimum clear opening or 900MM (preferred) as shown in Fig. C.1.5 and Fig. C.1.6. e. Provide directional signage in accordance with Recommendations for Signage and Way-Finding.
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Fig.C.1.1
Image above shows the details of dimensions and clearances of the watercloset, and grab bars of the Accessible Toilet. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
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Fig. C.1.2
Image above shows in closer view the details of dimensions and clearances of the watercloset, and grab bars of the Accessible Toilet. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
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Fig. C.1.3
Image above shows detailed dimensions and details of the L-type grab bar installed at the wall adjacent to the water closet. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
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Fig. C.1.4
Image above shows in 3D view the details of the moveable grab bar (also called outrigger). (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
Fig. C.1.5
Image above shows recommended clear door opening for the swing out door of the accessible toilet. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments)
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Fig. C.1.6
Image above shows recommended clear door opening for the sliding door of the accessible toilet. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments)
2. Toilet between Rooms 9B and 8B 1.1 Findings a. The overall interior clear dimensions of this toilet are wider than the minimum requirements of BP344 for accessible toilets. 1.2 Recommendations a. If applicable, and especially if this toilet is intended to be single passenger toilet, incorporate the details shown in Fig.C.1.1, Fig.C.1.2, Fig.C.1.3, and Fig.C.1.3 in the toilet details. b. Clearly distinguish clear (inner to inner or face to face) dimensions from center to center dimensions in the detail drawings of this toilet. c. Specify lever type locksets and faucet valves. d. Make the toilet doors including the doors to the anteroom to the toilets have an 800MM wide minimum clear opening or 900MM (preferred) as shown in Fig. C.1.5 and Fig. C.1.6. e. Provide directional signage in accordance with Section E on Recommendations for Signage and Way-Finding.
3. Male and Female CR’s 3.1 Findings a. In the absence of an occupancy plan showing the toilet fixture layout only general recommendations can be made. 3.2 Recommendations a. Incorporate the details shown in Fig.C.1.1, Fig.C.1.2, Fig.C.1.3, and Fig.C.1.3 in the toilet details. b. Clearly distinguish clear (inner to inner or face to face) dimensions from center to center dimensions in the detail drawings of these toilets.
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Specify lever type locksets and faucet valves (and shower valves if any). any)
d. Make the toilet cubicle doors (if any) have an 800MM wide minimum clear opening or 900MM (preferred) as shown in Fig. C.1.5 and Fig. C.1.6. e. Provide directional signage in accordance with Section E on Recommendations for Signage and Way Way-Finding. f. If applicable p provide rovide at least one (1) accessible urinal for the t Male Toilet in accordance with the details as shown in Fig. C.3.1 and Fig. C.3.2. g. If applicable provide one (1) accessible roll roll-in-shower shower for both the Male and Female Toilet in accordance with the details as shown in Fig. C.3.3.
Fig. C.3.1
Image above shows the front elevation of an accessible urinal. urinal (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344) 344
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Fig. C.3.2
Image above shows the side elevation of an accessible urinal. urinal (Image Credit: 2013 Draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344) 344
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Fig. C.3.3
Image above shows detail details and dimensions of an accessible walk-inwalk shower or roll roll-in-shower. (Image Credit: 2013 draft Amendments of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
D. Fire Exits 1. Recommendations 1.1 If there is a change in grade from the finish ground floor to the finish grade just outside the fire exit doors provide an accessible ramp with details in accordance with Fig.B.1.1, Fig.B.1.2, and Fig.B.1.3. 1.2 Provide directional signage in accordance Recommendations for Signage and Way Way-Finding.
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1.3 The 2013 Draft BP344 IRR Amendments recommends the following for the easy location of emergency exits especially by persons with disabilities: a. Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an embossed plan configuration of the building which would also indicate locations of lobbies, washrooms and emergency exits (through the use of different textures to symbolize the spaces) should be provided at the main lobby of each floor or other strategic locations; the markings on this tablet should be readable by both the blind and the fully sighted; b. Flashing light directional signs indicating the locations(s) of fire exits shall be provided at every change in direction with sufficient power wer provided in accordance with the provisions for emergency lighting under Section 3.410 of P.D. 1185 (The Fire Code of the Philippines).
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E. Recommendations for Signage and Way-Finding 1. The International Symbol of Access 1.1 The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of a white symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair with a square background in United Nations Blue Color. The symbolized figure shall always face to the right. Provide directional arrows when the space/area/function being referred to is facing left.(Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments p.8) Hex value #5B92E5 1.2 All directional signs and way-finding aids for accessibility shall use the International Symbol of Access.
Fig. E.1.1 Image at left shows the International Symbol of Access with its trademark white graphics on “United Nations” Blue colored background. (Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
2. Parking 2.1. Signage for accessible parking slots shall have both pavement and pole mounted signs. 2.2. Pavement signs shall have a least dimension of 600mm (1200MM preferred). 2.3. Wall-mounted signage shall have least dimension of 600mm mounted at a minimum height of 2.00 M. measured from the finish floor to the bottom of the sign as required by BP 344 as shown in Fig. E.2.1, Fig. E.2.2, and Fig. E.3.2.
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Fig.E.2.1 Image at left shows the dimensions of an accessible parking slot delineated with traffic paint and the International Symbol of Access. (Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
Fig.E.2.2 Image at left shows the dimensions of an accessible parking slot delineated with traffic paint and the ISO standard sign for parking for vehicles of or with passenger(s) with disabilities. (Image Credit: ISO and the International Symbol of Access)
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Fig.E.2.3
Image above shows pole mounted signage using the ISO standard sign for accessible parking with the International Symbol of Access. (Image Credit: ISO and the International Symbol of Access)
3. Dropped Sidewalks 3.1. Signage for all dropped sidewalks shall have both pavement and pole mounted signs. The pavement sign shall have a least dimension of 600mm (1200MM preferred). Wall-mounted signage shall have least dimension of 600mm mounted at a minimum height of 2.00 M. measured from the finish floor to the bottom of the sign as required by BP 344 as shown in Fig. E.3.1 and Fig. E.3.2. 3.2. Pole mounted signage is very helpful for persons who use wheelchairs who have a low line of sight so they can easily locate dropped sidewalks and accessible ramps.
Fig.E.3.1
Image above shows dropped sidewalk with pavement signage using the International Symbol of Access. (Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
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Fig.E.3.2
Image above shows dropped sidewalk with pole mounted signage using the International Symbol of Access. (Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
4. Accessible Ramp(s) 4.1 Signage for accessible ramps shall be pole mounted. Pole mounted signs shall have least dimension of 600mm mounted at a minimum height of 2.00M. measured from the finish floor to the bottom of the sign as required by BP 344. 5. Accessible Toilets 5.1 Signage for accessible toilets could be either wall or door mounted. Both wall and door mounted signage shall have least dimension of 200mm. It shall be mounted at a height of 1.50 M. measured from the finish floor to the center of the sign as required by BP 344 as shown in Fig. E.5.1.
Fig.E.5.1
Image above shows the mounting height of the International Symbol of Access on the door of the accessible toilets.
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(Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
6. Directional and Way Way-Finding Signs 6.1 Directional ssignage and way-finding finding signage shall incorporate the International Symbol of Access with directional arrows to lead persons with disabilities to accessible facilities and features of the building. Please see Fig. E.6.1.
200MM 200 (Minimum) For Indoor Use 600MM (Minimum) For Outdoor Use
4 400MM (Minimum) For Indoor Use 1.20M (Minimum) For Outdoor Use Fig. E.6 6.1
Image above shows the appropriate size and details of directional and way-finding signs using arrows. arrows (Image Credit: International Symbol of Access)
F. Recommendations for St Steps Use slanted nosings rather than protruding nosings as shown in Fig. F.1.1.
Fig. F.1.1
Image above shows preferred slanted nosings over protruding nosings. (Image Credit: 2013 Draft BP 344 IRR Amendments)
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G. Recommendations for Doors in General Specify lever type locksets.
H. Recommended Suppliers/Manufacturers 1. Grab Bars with traction Grip Surface:
Photo I.1.1
CELLOX Brand available at Wilson Builders Outlets
Photo at left shows Moveable Grab Bar (a.k.a. Outrigger/FlipUp Grab bar) by Cellox
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Photo I.1.2
Photo at left shows Fixed L-Type Grab Bar by Cellox
III. REFERENCES 1. National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (Accessibility Law) and it’s Implementing Rules and Regulations, NCWDP, 1995. 2. Draft Amendments to Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 July 10, 2013
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