Provide occupants access to a common break area

Rationale: An on-site common break area that provides space to take a meal break and to prepare homemade food accommodates lunchtime activity, which can decrease fatigue, encourage socialization, and promote healthy eating habits.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Accessible Common Break Area (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. Include a common break area(s) within the building that is accessible and free of charge to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

2. Provide all of the following features within the identified common break area:
   • a refrigerator
   • a sink
   • a microwave
   • seating and tables.
3. Ensure that the common break area is designed to accommodate all full- and part-time employees and staff throughout different hours of the day.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated design drawings/maps/plans
• Certified statements
• Calculation
• Annotated photographs
• Uploaded copy of materials