Provide accessible water supplies
Rationale: Convenient and universally accessible water bottle refilling stations separate from sinks offer access to clean water, supporting regular hydration and decreasing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages — contributing to reduced risk of conditions associated with dehydration, such as kidney infections, improved nutrition, and decreased rates of diet-related conditions, such as obesity.
Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Option 1 - Universally Accessible Water Refilling Stations (Full Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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- Ensure water supplies include a dispenser or faucet designed to fill jugs, glasses, water bottles, or similar items (bathroom sinks do not qualify).
- Locate water supplies on each floor of the building(s) with regularly occupied spaces accessible to building occupants.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- 1. Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- 2. Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- Ensure that the identified water supplies are accessible free of charge to all building(s) occupants.
Retail
- Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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- Ensure water supplies include a dispenser or faucet designed to fill jugs, glasses, water bottles, or similar items (bathroom sinks do not qualify).
- Locate water supplies on each floor with regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- 1. Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- 2. Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- Ensure that the identified water supplies are accessible free of charge to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
Option 2 - Universally Accessible Water Supplies (Partial Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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2. Locate water supplies on each floor of the building(s) with regularly occupied spaces accessible to building occupants.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
- Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.
- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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Retail
- Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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2. Locate water supplies on each floor with regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
- Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.
- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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Compliance Documentation
Design Pathway
Option 1:
Requirement 1:
RT, MTR
- Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) will be used across all water supplies:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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- Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) detailing how each unique water supply will meet a qualifying accessibility standard
Requirement 2:
RT, MTR
- Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) showing each unique type of water supply used.
Requirement 3:
MTR
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each planned water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces within the building(s)
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RT
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each planned water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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Requirement 4:
MTR
- Checkbox to certify that the water supplies will be accessible free of charge to all building(s) occupants.
RT
- Checkbox to certify that the water supplies will be accessible free of charge to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
Option 2:
Requirement 1:
MTR, RT
- Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) are used across all water supplies:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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Requirement 2:
MTR
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each planned water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).
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RT
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each planned water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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Built Pathway
Option 1:
Requirement 1:
MTR, RT
- Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) are used across all water supplies:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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Requirement 2:
MTR, RT
- Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of water supply used.
Requirement 3:
MTR
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).
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RT
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
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- the location of each water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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Requirement 4:
MTR
- Checkbox to certify that the water supplies are accessible free of charge to all building(s) occupants.
RT
- Checkbox to certify that the water supplies are accessible free of charge to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
Option 2:
Requirement 1:
MTR, RT
- Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) are used across all water supplies:
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- the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks
- ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks.
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Requirement 2:
MTR
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
- the location of each water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).
RT
- Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying:
- the location of each water supply
- each floor that includes regularly occupied spaces spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.
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