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.

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Requirements

Demonstrate compliance one of the options with the below:

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 a main building entrance of all regularly occupied buildings.
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.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Annotated photographs
• Certified statements