MIL-HDBK-1191
interpretation of minimum accessibility requirements for functional use
of dressing rooms. This has subsequently been provided for adoption by
the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
Figures D-1 and D-2 are provided for further information.
D.3
DMFO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The Defense Medical Facilities
Office prepared a series of questions relative to UFAS and forwarded them
to the ATBCB for interpretations. The numbers listed in the Reference
column relate to paragraphs and pages in Fed-Std-795, "Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards." Answers to the questions are indicated in bold
type.
COMMENT/QUESTION
REFERENCE
D.3.1
3.5, p3
A definition is needed for clear
floor space. The definition
should be explicit, especially
with regard to wall hung items
which may be allowed to overlap
this space, such as a lavatory.
You may use the definitions in
4.2.4.1 and 4.2.4.2, part of
which allows knee space "under
some objects" to be part of clear
space - under a lav this would be
29"h x 30"w x 19" max per 4.19.3.
There appears to be a
D.3.2
4.1.2(4),&
contradiction between these
4.1.2(5), p5
sections. Section 4.3.8 states
4.3.8, p19
4.9, p27
that stairs shall not be part of
an accessible route. Sections
4.1.2(4) and 4.9 appear to
indicate that stairs are a part
of an accessible route if they
connect levels which are not
connected by an elevator, or
other states requirements per
section 4.1. This needs to be
clarified.
This is an inconsistency in UFAS
terminology which we hope will be
addressed as the standard setting
agencies revise UFAS. Stairs,
though not accessible to a person
using a wheelchair, are indeed
usable by people with certain
disabilities and in some
instances, are preferred over a
ramp. It is my personal opinion
that the UFAS provisions are so
helpful they should be applied to
all stairs in newly constructed
buildings and facilities.
Apdx D-2
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