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107 Multiple choic e questions
Definition
measur e the level of meaningful access of a site and consis ts of, 1, on-sit e visit or review of pre-
cons truction drawings and 2. Submission of the rating on the RHF AC registry
RHFAC rating
Schema tic drawing
Innovation point s
Anthropometr y1 of 107
Definition
The design is easy to under stand and use, r egardless of the user 's experience, k nowledge,
langua ge sk ills or current concentr ation l evel.
Design guidel ines:
• Elimina tes unnecessar y compl exity
• Is consis tent with user expect ations and intuition
• Accommo dates a wide r ange of literacy and l angua ge sk ills
• Arranges informa tion consis tent with its import ance
• Provides effectiv e prompting and feedb ack during and after task compl etion
Principl e 1: Equitable Use
Principl e 3: Simpl e and Intuitiv e Use
Blindne ss Design R equirement s
Principl e 6: Low Physical Effort2 of 107 Definition
1100 mm for one- way traffic along int erior circulation r outes and aisles 1700 mm for two-way
traffic, allowing peopl e to pass each other
Oper ating height s of controls
Oper ating Height s of Controls
Bidding ( tendering) and negotia tion
Clear Width (P ath of Travel)3 of 107
Term
Rating Summar y
shoul d identify next steps to guide accessibil ity impr ovement s of a Site
questionnair e used to compl ete the r ating
1. accessibl e publ ic entr ance, 2. access to all key functional Spaces
minimum turning sp ace required to perf orm a compl ete 360-degr ee turn is 1700 mm
diamet er4 of 107
Definition
vertical view of the details inside of a building for a specific r oom or area. It displ ays:
• Height and l ocation of interior walls, door ways, windo ws, trim and mil lwork
• Height and positioning of details, such as trim and mil lwork
• Height and positioning of accessories, such as washroom fixtures (grab bar,
toilet paper holder, etc.)
attitudinal barrier s
Technol ogy barrier s
Transition Pl anning
Interior Elevation5 of 107 Term
Bidding (T endering) and Negotia tion
vertic al cross-section of a building cut from the founda tion through the r oof. It includes
walls, windo ws, door s, floors, ceilings and observable structur al component s.
not normal ly used when conducting a rating
1. Equitable use
2. Flexibility in use
3. Simpl e and intuitiv e use
4. Perceptibl e informa tion
5. Tolerance for error
6. Low physical effort
7. Size and sp ace for appr oach and u se
Role of RHF AC professional : maint ain communic ation with the commissioning agent to
ensure any specific r equirement s and design r elated to accessibil ity are incl uded and
tested as part of the commissioning pl an
Role of RHF AC professional : assis t the architect and/ or client in responding to questions
raised by prospectiv e contractors and to evaluate the bids from the per spectiv e of
accessibil ity6 of 107
Term
cons truction document phase
Role of RHF AC professional : work with the owner and design team to ensure that all
requirement s related to accessibil ity are accurately reflected
ideally, help to write any relevant specific ations
phase wher e a pre-construction r ating is recommende d
Role of RHF AC professional : assis t the architect and/ or client in responding to questions
raised by prospectiv e contractors and to evaluate the bids from the per spectiv e of
accessibil ity
role of RHF AC professional : input and collabor ation with variou s consultants
Role of RHF AC professional : bring k nowledge of univ ersal design to the table. Provide
input to the nee ds analysis and pl anning phase .7 of 107 Definition
elements of buildings or outdoor spaces that block or limit access to persons with disabil ities,
Sidewalks, hal lways, and door ways that are too narr ow for a wheel chair , scoot er or walker,
Counters or desks that are too high for persons of short stature or someone using a wheel chair ,
or other mobil ity device, to interact with s taff or to carry out a transaction ,
Poor lighting that mak es it difficul t for a person with l ow vision to see or for someone who lip-
reads or uses sign l angua ge,
Doork nobs that are difficul t to grasp for a person with arthritis, telephones that are not equipped
with telecommunica tions devices for peopl e who are deaf or hard of hearing ,
lack of visual fire alarms could mean that a person with a hearing disabil ity is working in an area
that is unsa fe for them.
Attitudinal Barrier s
Principl e 1: Equitable Use
Architectur al or Physical
Material Board8 of 107
Definition
valid for 5 years or until your Site receiv es a building occup ancy permit . Once Site is compl eted
and buil ding r eceiv es a building occup ancy permit , an RHF AC Professional mus t rate the phy sical
site if Client chooses to pursue certifica tion for Existing Site
Construction
construction document phase
Pre-construction certific ation
Rating categorie s9 of 107
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