CF-Deforest SC-CS 980910 PlanSolutions
architects
100 Decker Ct, Suite 168, Irving, TX 75062
(972) 650-2077 Fax (972) 717-0037 E-Mail- architex~qash, net
September 8, 1998
Sheri Moino ~w"
City of Coppell ~
'rain Offices
Dear Shed:
Enclosed please find the comments from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
regarding the project. Most of the comments are typical, although some of the items need
attention. It is fairly serf expanatory.
Please call if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Anderson
TEXAS DEPA._,MENT OF LICENSING AN m 'REGULATION
Code Review and ~spections
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS
P.O. Box 12157 Austin, Texas 78711 ~1~463-$211 FAX ~1~475-2886
BOB ANDERSON SEP-02-1998
PLAN SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTS
BOB ANDERSON
100 DECKER CT STE 168
IRVING, TX 75062
Re: NORTH SERVICE CENTER EABPRJ98007710
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
732 DEFOREST RD
COPPELL, TX 75019
PLANS DATED MAY 5, 1998
PLAN CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Dear MR. ANDERSON
Enclosed are the results of the plan review completed on the
referenced project. Identified on the worksheet(s) are areas of
nonconformance with accessibility standards adopted by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation for purposes of ensuring
compliance with Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes.
Although nonconforming items have been noted, the referenced project
will be eligible for approval if constructed according to the
documents reviewed and as noted on the worksheet(s). Items which are
the responsibility of the owner should be referred to the appropriate
person for action.
This determination does not address applicability of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), (P. L. 101-336), or any other state,
local, or federal requirement. For information on the ADA, call the
ADA Hotline, (800)949-4232 or the United States Department of Justice
at (202)514-0301.
An inspection will be conducted- within one year of the completion
date. The building owner will be contacted to arrange the inspection.
Please reference the EABPRJ number in all future correspondence
pertaining to this project.
Austin Headquarters: E.O. Thompson State Office Building · 920 Colorado · Austin, Texas 78701
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW WORKSHEET PROJECT NO.: EABPRJ98007710
Article 9102, T.C.S. REVIEW : EAB1998023262R
PAGE: 1
PROJECT: ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
FACILITY: NORTH SERVICE CENTER
OWNER: CITY OF COPPELLL
ARCHITECT: PLAN SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTS
REVIEWER: OLIVARES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
4 ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS AND SPACES: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
**APPLICATION: 4.1.2 ACCESSIBLE SITE ELEMENTS: NEW SITE
**APPLICATION: 4.1.3 ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
**PROJECT DESCRIPTION: T~E SCOPE OF TEIS PROJECT CONSIST OF A NEW
5,771 SF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. T~IS WILL INCLUDE NEW
PARKING, CURB RAMP, OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOM, STAFF
SUPPORT ROOMS, COPY/MAIL ROOM AND RESTROOMS. FULL COMPLIANCE
IS REQUIRED AT ALL AREAS.****
**COMMENT: "ENSURE" ACTION AS NOTED IN SECTION(S) DOES NOT WARRANT
A WRITTEN RESPONSE; ONLY SECTION(S) NOTED "PLEASE RESPOND"~
WILL REQUIRE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH THE STANDARDS.**
ACCEPTABLE 4.3 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
NOT NOTED 4.4 PROTRUDING OBJECTS
ACCEPTABLE 4.5 GROUND AND FLOOR SURFACES
UNACCEPTABLE 4.6 PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
4.6.1 Minimum Number
**NOTE: SITE PLAN NOTES FOR 20 PARKING SPACES WITH 2 ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES; APPROVED.***
4.6.3 Parking Spaces
**NOTE: ENSURE T~AT THE WIDTH OF THE ACCESS AISLE IS 96" WIDE.**
4.6.4 Signage
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FACILITY: NORTH SERVICE CENTER
REVIEWER: OLIVARES, G;LRY L. DATE: 08/29/98
(1) Height
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT VAN SIGNAGE IS PROVIDED AND THAT THE MOUNTING
HEIGHT OF THE SIGNAGE COMPLIES WITH THIS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.7 CURB RAMPS
**NOTE: NO DETAILS PROVIDED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE. ENSLTRE THAT THE
SLOPE OF THE RAMP IS 1:12. THE TEXTURE AND THE COLOR
CONTRAST SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
OF THIS SECTION.**
NOT NOTED 4.8 RAMPS
NOT NOTED 4.9 STAIRS
NOT NOTED 4.10 ELEVATORS
NOT NOTED 4.11 PLATFORM LIFTS (Wheelchair Lifts)
NOT NOTED 4.12 WINDOWS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.13 DOORS
4.13.5 Clear Width
**NOTE: THE DOOR SCHEDULE AS NOTED IS ACCEPTABLE.**
4.13.6 Maneuvering Clearances at Doors
**NOTE: THE MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT EACH OF THE DOORS ARE
APPROVED.**
4.13.8 Thresholds at Doorways
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE THRESHOLD SHALL COMPLY
WITH THIS SECTION.**
4.13.9 Door Hardware
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE TYPE AND THE MOUNTING HEIGHT OF THE DOOR
HARDWARE SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.**
ACCEPTABLE 4.14 ENTRANCES
UNACCEPTABLE 4.15 DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS
4.15.1 General
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REVIEWER: OLIVARES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
**NOTE: IF ONLY ONE DRINKING FOUNTAIN IS PROVIDED, ENSURE THAT THE
UNIT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE IN A WHEELCHAIR AND TO THOSE
WHO HAVE DIFFCULTY BENDING OR STOOPING. THIS WILL REQUIRE
A HI-LO UNIT. ENSURE THAT THE UNIT IN THIS PROJECT COMPLIES
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 4.1.3(10) AND THIS SECTION.**
4.15.2 Spout Height
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE H.C. SPOUT IS 36" AFF.**
4.15.4 Controls
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS SHALL COMPLY WITH
THIS SECTION.**
4.15.5 Clearances
(1) Wall and Post-Mounted Units
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE KNEE CLEARANCE SHALL COMPLY
WITH THIS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.16 WATER CLOSETS
4.16.2 Clear Floor Space
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE CENTER OF THE WATER CLOSET IS 18" OC. FROM
THE SIDE WALL.**
4.16.3 Height
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE ACCESSIBLE WATER CLOSET SEAT
COMPLIES WITH THIS SECTION.**
4.16.4 Grab Bars
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE LENGTH AND THE POSITIONING OF THE GRAB BARS
SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.**
4.16.5 Flush Controls
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE FLUSH CONTROLS SHALL
COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.17 TOILET STALLS
4.17.5 Doors
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FACILITY: NORTH SERVICE CENTER
REVIEWER: OLIVARES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THERE IS 18" CLEAR3%NCE ~N THE PULL SIDE OF THE
TOILET STALL DOORS.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.18 URINALS
4.18.2 Height
**NOTE: ELEVATIONS NOTE THE URINAL RIM TO BE MOUNTED AT 17" AFF,
APPROVED.***
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE URINAL EXTENDS OUT AT LEAST 14" FROM THE
THE BACK WALL.**
4.18.3 Clear Floor Space
**NOTE: IF THE DEPTH OF THE URINAL SCREEN IS GREATER THAN 24", THEN
THE WIDTH OF THE CLEAR FLOOR SPACE SHALL BE 36". ENSURE
COMPLIANCE IF REQUIRED.**
4.18.4 Flush Controls
**NOTE: ENSURE MOUNTING HEIGHT OF THE FLUSH CONTROLS SHALL COMPLY
WITH THIS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.19 LAVATORIES AND MIRRORS
4.19.2 Height and Clearances
**NOTE: ELEVATIONS NOTE THE TOP OF THE LAVATORY TO BE MOUNTED AT
34" AFF, ~_PPROVED. HOWEVER, ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE
KNEE CLEARANCE COMPLIES WITH THIS SECTION.**
4.19.4 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces
Hot water and drain pipes under lavatories shall be insulated or
otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no
sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories.
**NOTE: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION.**
4.19.6 Mirrors
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE MOUNTING HEIGHT OF THE MIRROR COMPLIES
WITH THIS SECTION.**
NOT NOTED 4.20 BATHTUBS
NOT NOTED 4.21 SHOWER STALLS
ACCEPTABLE 4.22 TOILET ROOMS
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4.22.1 Minimum Number
**NOTE: ONE MEN GANG AND ONE WOMEN GANG TOILET ROOM PROVIDED.**
NOT NOTED 4.23 BATHROOMS, BATHING FACILITIES, AND SHOWER ROOMS
UNACCEPTABLE 4.24 SINKS
4.24.2 Height
**NOTE: T~E ELEVATIONS NOTE T~E HEIGHT OF THE SINK TO BE 34" AFF,
APPROVED. HOWEVER, ENSURE T~AT THE HEIGHT OF THE KNEE
CLEARANCE COMPLIES WIT~ THIS SECTION.**
4.24.4 Depth
**NOTE: ENSURE T~{AT T~E DEPT~ OF T~E SINK COMPLIES WIT~ THIS
SECTION.**
4.24.6 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces
Hot water and drain pipes exposed under sinks shall be insulated or
otherwise configured so as to protect against contact. There shall be
no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.
**NOTE: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WIT}{ T~IS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.25 STORAGE
4.25.3 Height
Accessible storage spaces shall be within at least one of the reach
ranges specified in 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6). Clothes
rods or shelves shall be a maximum of 54 in (1370 mm) above the finish
floor for a side approach. Where the distance from the wheelchair to
the clothes rod or shelf exceeds 10 in (255 mm) (as in closets without
accessible doors) the height and depth to the rod or shelf shall
comply with Fig. 38(a) and Fig. 38(b).
**NOTE: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.26 F~NDRAILS, GRAB BARS, AND TUB AND SHOWER SEATS
4.26.3 Structural Strength
**NOTE:ENSURE THAT BLOCKING IS PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALLS TO
SUPPORT THE GR3%B BARS.**
UNACCEPTABLE 4.27 CONTROLS AND OPERATING MECHANISMS
4.27.3 Height
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REVIEWER: OLIVD~RES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
**NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES (LIGHT
SWITCHES AND OUTLETS) COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.**
NOT NOTED 4.28 AIJ~RMS
4.28.1 General
**NOTE: IF ALARMS ARE TO BE PROVIDED, ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS
SECTION.***
NOT NOTED 4.29 DETECTABLE WARNINGS
NOT NOTED 4.30 SIGNAGE
**NOTE: IF SIGNAGE IS TO BE PROVIDED, ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS
SECTION.**
NOT NOTED 4.31 TELEPHONES
UNACCEPTABLE 4.32 FIXED OR BUILT-IN SEATING AND TABLES
4.32.4 Height of Tables or Counters
**NOTE: ENSURE T~AT A 36" LONG PORITION OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM
COUNTER IS MOUNTED AT 34" AFF.**
NOT NOTED 4.33 ASSEMBLY AREAS
NOT NOTED 4.34 AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES
NOT NOTED 4.35 DRESSING AND FITTING ROOMS
NOT NOTED 5 RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS, SNACK BARS, AND VENDING AREAS
5.1 GENERAL
5.2 COUNTERS AND BARS
5.3 ACCESS AISLES
5.4 DINING AREAS
5.5 FOOD SERVICE LINES
5.6 TABLEWARE AND CONDIMENT AREAS
5.7 RAISED PLATFORMS
5.8 VENDING MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
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REVIEWER: OLIVARES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
5.9 QUIET AREAS (Reserved)
NOT NOTED 6 MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
6.1 GENERAL
6.2 ENTRANCES
6.3 PATIENT BEDROOMS
6.4 PATIENT TOILET ROOMS
6.5 SIZE OF AREAS OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE
6.6 INFORMATION COUNTERS AND NURSES STATIONS
NOT NOTED 7 BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE
7.1 GENERAL
7.2 SALES AND SERVICE COUNTERS, TELLER WINDOWS, INFORMATION COUNTERS
7.3 CHECK-OUT AISLES
7.4 SECURITY BOLLARDS AND TURNSTILES
NOT NOTED 8 LIBRARIES
8.1 GENERAL
8.2 READING AND S~3DY AREAS
8.3 CHECK-OUT AREAS
8.4 CARD CATALOGS AND MAGAZINE DISPLAYS
8.5 STACKS
NOT NOTED 9 ACCESSIBLE TRANSIENT LODGING
9.1 HOTELS, MOTELS, INNS, BOARDING HOUSES, DORMITORIES, RESORTS, ETC
9.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE UNITS, SLEEPING ROOMS AND SUITES
9.3 VISUAL ALARMS, NOTIFICATION DEVICES AND TELEPHONES
9.4 OTHER SLEEPING ROOMS AND SUITES
9.5 SHELTERS, HALFWAY HOUSES, GROUP HOMES, OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS.
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FACILITY: NORTH SERVICE CENTER
REVIEWER: OLIVARES, GARY L. DATE: 08/29/98
NOT NOTED 10 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
10.1 GENERAL
10.2 BUS STOPS AND TERMINALS
10.3 FIXED FACILITIES AND STATIONS
10.4 AIRPORTS
10.5 BOAT AND FERRY DOCKS (Reserved)