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.

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

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Option 1 - Universally Accessible Water Refilling Stations (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:

• 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.

2. Ensure water supplies include a dispenser or faucet designed to fill jugs, glasses, water bottles, or similar items (bathroom sinks do not qualify).

3. Locate water supplies within 100 feet or 30 meters of the following spaces:

• indoor common spaces (such as common kitchen facilities, common seating areas, or game rooms)
• outdoor areas (such as gardens, plazas or outdoor gathering space)
• spaces designated for play and/or physical activity (such as playgrounds, indoor or outdoor fitness areas, walking paths or bike trails).

    4. Ensure that the identified water supplies are accessible free of charge to all residential occupants.

Option 2 - Universally Accessible Water Supplies (Partial Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Provide universally accessible water supplies that meet one of the following qualifying accessibility standards:

• 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.

2. Locate water supplies within 100 feet or 30 meters of the following spaces:

• indoor common spaces (such as common kitchen facilities, common seating areas, or game rooms)
• outdoor areas (such as gardens, plazas or outdoor gathering space)
• spaces designated for play and/or physical activity (such as playgrounds, indoor or outdoor fitness areas, walking paths or bike trails).

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1
  • Checkbox to certify that the listed standard(s) will be used across all water supplies
  • Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) detailing how each unique water supply will meet a qualifying accessibility standard
• Requirement 2
  • Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) showing each unique type of water supply used
• Requirement 3
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying the distance between each planned water supply and the required spaces
• Requirement 4
  • Checkbox to certify that the water supplies will be accessible free of charge to all residential occupants

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1
  • Checkboxes to certify that the listed standard(s) will be used across all water supplies
  • Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) detailing how each unique water supply will meet a qualifying accessibility standard
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying the distance between each planned water supply and the required spaces

Built Pathway 

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1
  • Checkboxes to certify that the listed standard(s) are used across all water supplies
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) detailing how each unique water supply meets a qualifying accessibility standard.
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of water supply used
• Requirement 3
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying the distance between each water supply and the required spaces
• Requirement 4
  • Checkbox to certify that the water supplies are accessible free of charge to all residential occupants

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1
  • Checkbox to certify that the listed standard(s) are used across all water supplies
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) detailing how each unique water supply meets a qualifying accessibility standard
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) identifying the distance between each water supply and the required spaces