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 one of the options 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 all of the following spaces:
   • outdoor common spaces, such as parks or gardens
   • outdoor fitness areas, such as sports fields or exercise areas
   • common indoor areas, such as break areas or indoor fitness areas.
4. Ensure that the identified water supplies are accessible free of charge to all project 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 all of the following spaces:

• outdoor common spaces, such as parks or gardens
• outdoor fitness areas, such as sports fields or exercise areas
• common indoor areas, such as break areas or indoor fitness areas.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

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