** Incoming! v3 Revisions are on the way! **

In response to your feedback, we will be providing the following updates:

- Simplify requirements and compliance documentation

- Add automated door opening as a qualifying intervention

Please note, the below requirements and compliance documentation will be updated soon to reflect v3 changes. You can find more information on these revisions in a Change Log that will be available on the Help Center on December 10, 2024. ________________________________________________________________________

Connect areas of the building through universally accessible circulation

Rationale: Implementing universal accessibility practices across circulation routes that support those with a broad range of abilities ensures that all people are able to move freely between spaces and comfortably use facilities — contributing to enhanced social inclusion and decreased risk of injury and psychological distress.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Universally Accessible Circulation (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Implement a minimum of three of the following universal accessibility practices throughout the building:

• no obstacles (such as steps, ramps, or equipment) in all indoor circulation pathways
• handrails along a minimum of 51% of indoor corridors
• warning and tactile guiding strips along 51% of indoor circulation pathways
• visual contrast between floors and walls in all indoor circulation pathways
• slip-resistant floor surfaces in all indoor circulation pathways
• interior lighting that allows for evenly distributed illumination in all indoor circulation pathways
• accessible buttons at all elevator call areas (such as floor or side-rail buttons)
• elevator voice announcements for each floor
• elevators with doors at front and rear on each floor.

2. Ensure that an identified universal accessibility practice(s) is implemented in each of the following circulation areas included within the building under the control of building management:

• hallways, walkways, and corridors
• stairs, lifts, ramps, and escalators
• elevator call areas
• lobby and reception areas
• gateways between regularly occupied spaces
• aisles between shared work areas.

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

• Requirement 1

  • Upload annotated design drawings or photograph(s) showing each unique universal accessibility practice

• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the following:
    • all circulation areas within the building under the control of building management
    • the locations of the universal accessibility practice(s) that will be implemented within the circulation areas

Built Pathway 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique universal accessibility practice
• Requirement 2

  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the following:

    • all circulation areas within the building under the control of building management

    • the locations of the universal accessibility practice(s) implemented within the circulation areas

  • Upload an annotated photograph of each unique circulation area showing the universal accessibility practice implemented.