08. Site Assets and Amenities - Universally Accessible Restrooms

Provide access to universally accessible restrooms

Rationale: Ensuring restrooms are accessible for those of all abilities and gender identities increases perceptions of safety and self-esteem, and reduces risk of injury — contributing to fewer injuries and reduced stress levels among marginalized populations.

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 Restrooms (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. Include a minimum of one restroom that is accessible to all occupants within the project and located within a 1/4-mile or 400-meter walking route of an on-site public open space.

2. Ensure that all restrooms meet one of the following standards:

• the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to toilet facilities
• ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to toilet rooms and sanitary rooms.

3. Ensure universal access to restrooms by implementing one of the following:

• posting signage at gender-segregated restrooms stating that people may use restroom consistent with their gender identity
• providing access to single-occupancy, gender neutral restrooms instead of or adjacent to gender segregated restrooms. 

Option 2 - Accessible Restrooms (Partial Credit):

1. Include a minimum of one restroom that is accessible to all occupants within the project and located within a 1/4-mile or 400-meter walking route of an on-site public open space.

2. Ensure that all restrooms meet one of the following standards:
– the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in regards to toilet facilities
– ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for building construction, accessibility, and usability of the building environment in regards to toilet rooms and sanitary rooms.

Option 3 - Single-User Restrooms - (Partial Credit):

1. Include a minimum of one restroom that is accessible to all occupants within the project and located within a 1/4-mile or 400-meter walking route of an on-site public open space.

2. Ensure universal access to restrooms by implementing one of the following:
– providing access to single-occupancy or family restrooms that are gender neutral restrooms instead of or adjacent to gender segregated restrooms.
– posting signage at gender-segregated restrooms stating that people may use restroom consistent with their gender identity.

Compliance Documentation

Design and Built Pathways

Option 1 - Universally Accessible Restrooms (Full Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated plan showing the following:
  – the planned location of the identified restroom(s)
  – the distance between the identified restroom(s) and an on-site public open space.
• Select here to certify that all occupants within the project will have access to the identified restroom(s).

Requirement 2

• Upload an annotated plan showing how a typical restroom layout meets one of the listed standards.

Requirement 3

• Checkbox to certify that restrooms will be accessible to all through the following (select all that apply):
  • single-occupancy or family restrooms will be provided adjacent to or instead of gender segregated restrooms
  • signage will be provided at gender-segregated restrooms stating that people may use restroom consistent with their gender identity
• Upload an annotated plan or design drawing showing one of the following:
  – the planned locations of each single-occupancy and/or family restroom and gender segregated restroom.
  – each unique planned signage showing the inclusive language and the placement of the signage.
• Upload an annotated design drawings or photographs(s) showing the planned signage for each unique restroom.

Option 2 - Accessible Restrooms (Partial Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated plan showing the following:
  – the planned location of the identified restroom(s)
  – the distance between the identified restroom(s) and an on-site public open space.
• Checkbox to certify that all occupants within the project will have access to the identified restroom(s).

Requirement 2

• Upload an annotated plan showing how a typical restroom layout meets one of the listed standards.

Option 3 - Single-User Restrooms - (Partial Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated plan showing the following:
  – the planned location of the identified restroom(s)
  – the distance between the identified restroom(s) and an on-site public open space.
• Checkbox to certify that all occupants within the project will have access to the identified restroom(s).

Requirement 2

• Checkbox to certify that restrooms will be accessible to all through the following (select all that apply):
  
  • single-occupancy or family restrooms will be provided adjacent to or instead of gender segregated restrooms
  • signage will be provided at gender-segregated restrooms stating that people may use restroom consistent with their gender identity
• Upload an annotated plan or design drawing showing one of the following:
  – the planned locations of each single-occupancy and/or family restroom and gender segregated restroom.
  – each unique planned signage showing the inclusive language and the placement of the signage.