10. Food & Water - Universally Accessible Water Supplies

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 are disinfected twice daily and include cups or glasses.
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 building occupants.
5. Ensure water supplies are disinfected twice daily and include cups or glasses.

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 and Built Pathways

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

Requirement 1

• Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) will be used across all water supplies:
  • 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.
• 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 building(s) occupants.

Requirement 5

• Checkbox to certify that each water supply will be disinfected twice daily.
• Checkbox to certify that cups or glasses will be provided at each water supply.

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

Requirement 1

• Checkbox to certify that the following standard(s) will be used across all water supplies:
  • 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.
• 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.