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:

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

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated design drawings
• Certified statements