Program
Secure Vestibule / MC Lobby: 1 (100 SF)
Function: Entry from the outside. Waiting space for visitors and residents.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Entry and Attendance Station.
Minimum Equipment:
· None
Furniture
· Tables & Chairs
· Lobby Seating
· Modular seating
Privacy Needs: None
Shared Activity/Sunroom: 1 (400 SF)
Function: Accessible space to everyone for different activities.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Activity Storage Closet
· Major Adjacencies: Living Areas
· Minor Adjacencies: Dining Room
Minimum Equipment:
· None
Furniture / Amenities
· 12 or more chairs
· Tables that can be broken into smaller tables
· Full sink with upper and lower cabinets
Privacy Needs: None
Other Requirements:
· Open to common Areas and Access to Exterior Windows
· 2 (15 Sf) Closets to storage games and other activity accessories
Dining: 2 (700 SF)
Function: To provide a dining space for residents and employees.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Dining Storage
· Major Adjacencies: Warming Kitchen
Minimum Equipment:
· None
Furniture / Amenities
· 12 or more chairs
· Tables that can be broken into smaller tables
· Full sink with upper and lower cabinets
Privacy Needs: None
Other Requirements:
· Open to common Areas and Access to Exterior Windows
· Closet to storage games and other activity accessories
Dining Storage: 1 (100 SF)
Function: To provide storage for resident’s walker while dining.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Dining
Minimum Equipment: None
Furniture / Amenities: None
Privacy Needs: None
Other Requirements: Also provide storage for tables and chairs when special events occur.
Warming Kitchen: 2 (150 SF)
Function: To provide space to serve hot food delivered from central kitchen
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Dining
· Major Adjacencies: Pantry
Minimum Equipment:
· 5 warming wells
· Full sized refrigerator
· Countertop beverage machine
· Countertop juice machine
· Countertop coffee maker
· Undercounter Ice machine
· Small wash hand wash sink
Furniture:
· 6 to 12 Seats Accessible counter height approach
Privacy Needs: None
Other Requirements:
· Clear counter area for drink prep by staff
· Upper and lower cabinets for glass storage
· Restricted access
Privacy Needs: None
Other Requirements: Also provide storage for tables and chairs when special events occur.
Pantry: 1 (120 SF)
Function: To provide space to storage beverages, food, and sometimes dishes, cleaning chemicals, linens, or provisions.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Warming kitchens
Minimum Equipment:
· Full sized Refrigerator
· Activity oven
· Free standing oven
· Free standing shelving
Furniture: None
Other Requirements:
· Walls and doors shall be 1hr rated
· May not contain wall niches
Quiet Activity Room/ Sun Room: 2 (125 SF)
Function: Provide space where residents can relax or perform different activities
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Dining
Minimum Equipment: None
Furniture: Tables and chairs
Other Requirements and suggestions:
· May be combined as a single space
· Must have windows to exterior
Beauty Salon: 1 (175 SF)
Function: Provide space where residents can get their hair cut, styled, and colored.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Storage
· Major Adjacencies: Spa
· Major Adjacencies: Toilet
Minimum Equipment: None
Furniture:
· Wash stations
· Sink and mirror
· 2 dryer stations
Other Requirements and suggestions:
· May be combined as a single space
· Must have windows to exterior
Spa: 1 (145 SF)
Function: Beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Beauty Salon
Minimum Equipment or amenities:
· Provide toilet
Furniture: None
Other Requirements and suggestions:
· Toilet may be shared with primary common toilet
Storage (Spa): 1 (10 SF)
Function: Provide space where residents can relax or perform different activities
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Spa
Minimum Equipment: None
Furniture: None
Other Requirements and suggestions:
· Lockable for chemical products
Toilet: 1 (45 SF)
Function: Provide a toilet open to common areas and spa room.
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Beauty Salon
· Major Adjacencies: Spa
Minimum Equipment: None
Furniture: None
Other Requirements and suggestions: If toilet not directly accessible from spa room, a separate toilet must be provided within spa room.
MC Director Office: 1 (100 SF)
Function: Office space for the director
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Attendance station
· Major Adjacencies: Staff office
· Major Adjacencies: Staff Break Room
· Major Adjacencies: Toilet
Minimum Equipment:
· Computer
· Printer
Furniture
· 1 Desk
· 1 Task Chair
· 2 Guest chairs
· File Cabinets
Privacy: Some privacy is required when working or assisting people
Attendance Station: 1 (100 SF)
Function: Office space for the director
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Staff office
· Major Adjacencies: Staff Break Room
· Major Adjacencies: Toilet
· Major Adjacencies: MC Director Office
Minimum Equipment:
· Computer
· Printer
Furniture
· 1 Desk/ Counter with accessible approach for visitors and residents
· 1 Task Chair
· File Cabinets
Other Requirements and suggestions: None
Med Room / Charting: 1 (100 SF)
Function: Locked room with upper and lower cabinets with countertop space for filling prescriptions and storing individuals resident medications
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Staff office
· Major Adjacencies: Attendance station
· Major Adjacencies: MC Director Office
Minimum Equipment:
· Carts
Furniture: None
Other Requirements and suggestions:
· 3’x3’ area of wall within 5’ of attendance seat for the fire alarm control panel
· 3’x2’ space to park med cart
MC Laundry : 1 (120 SF)
Function: Laundry Room for residents
Adjacencies:
· Major Adjacencies: Staff office
Minimum Equipment:
· 2 Residential size washers
· 2 Residential size dryers
Furniture: None
Other Requirements:
· Clean Linen (Reach-in closet) 1 (15SF)
· Soiled Linen (Reach-in closet) 1 (15SF)
· Large Clean Room supply/Free standing shelving 1 (100 SF)
· Janitor closet (40SF)
Given Spaces
· 1 Toilet (50SF)
· Staff Break Room (165SF)
Furniture: Tables and chairs
Equipment: Coffee Maker, Refrigerator, Microwave.
· Generic staff office ( 75SF)
Furniture: Task chair, Desk, Guess chairs, file cabinets.
· General Storage closets 2 (25SF)
· Mechanical Closets 2 (25SF)
· Remote Clean Linen Storage Closet 2 (25 SF)
· Remote Soiled Linen Storage Closet 2 (25SF)
Codes Summary
4.2.1 Wheelchair Passage Width. Minimum clear width for a wheelchair is 36 inches for a hall and 32 inches for a door. Minimum clear space for a T-shaped turn of 180 degrees is 36 inches in all directions. Minimum passage width for one wheelchair and one ambulatory person is 48 inches. Many mobility scooters are as narrow as 21".
4.2.1Wheelchair Passage Width The minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage shall be 32 in (815 mm) at a point and 36 in (915 mm) continuously.
4.2.3 Wheelchair Turning Space.
The space required for a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn is a clear space of 60 in (1525 mm) diameter (see Fig. 3(a)) or a T-shaped space (see Fig. 3(b)).
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4.14.1 Minimum Number.
Entrances required to be accessible by 4.1 shall be part of an accessible route complying with 4.3. Such entrances shall be connected by an accessible route to public transportation stops, to accessible parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks if available (see 4.3.2(1)). They shall also be connected by an accessible route to all accessible spaces or elements within the building or facility.
4.3.1 General. All walks, halls, corridors, aisles, skywalks, tunnels, and other spaces that are part of an accessible route shall comply with 4.3.
4.8.2 Slope and Rise.
The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. The maximum rise for any run shall be 30 in (760 mm) (see Fig. 16). Curb ramps and ramps to be constructed on existing sites or in existing buildings or facilities may have slopes and rises as allowed in 4.1.6(3)(a) if space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less.
4.8 Ramps. 4.8.1 General. Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 shall be considered a ramp and shall comply with
4.8. 4.8.2 Slope and Rise. The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. The maximum rise for any run shall be 30 in (760 mm) (see Fig. 16). Curb ramps and ramps to be constructed on existing sites or in existing buildings or facilities may have slopes and rises as allowed in 4.1.6(3)(a) if space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less. 4.8.3 Clear Width. The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be 36 in (915 mm).
4.8.4 Landings. Ramps shall have level landings at bottom and top of each ramp and each ramp run. Landings shall have the following features: (1) The landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading to it. (2) The landing length shall be a minimum of 60 in (1525 mm) clear. (3) If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing size shall be 60 in by 60 in (1525 mm by 1525 mm). (4) If a doorway is located at a landing, then the area in front of the doorway shall comply with 4.13.6.
4.8.5 Handrails. If a ramp run has a rise greater than 6 in (150 mm) or a horizontal projection greater than 72 in (1830 mm), then it shall have handrails on both sides. Handrails are not required on curb ramps or adjacent to seating in assembly areas. Handrails shall comply with 4.26 and shall have the following features: (1) Handrails shall be provided along both sides of ramp segments. The inside handrail on switchback or dogleg ramps shall always be continuous. (2) If handrails are not continuous, they shall extend at least 12 in (305 mm) beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface (see Fig. 17). (3) The clear space between the handrail and the wall shall be 1 - 1/2 in (38 mm). (4) Gripping surfaces shall be continuous. (5) Top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be mounted between 34 in and 38 in (865 mm and 965 mm) above ramp surfaces. (6) Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall, or post. (7) Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings.
4.8.6 Cross Slope and Surfaces. The cross slope of ramp surfaces shall be no greater than 1:50. Ramp surfaces shall comply with
4.5. 4.8.7 Edge Protection. Ramps and landings with drop-offs shall have curbs, walls, railings, or projecting surfaces that prevent people from slipping off the ramp. Curbs shall be a minimum of 2 in (50 mm) high (see Fig. 17).
4.8.8 Outdoor Conditions. Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces
4.28.2 Audible Alarms. If provided, audible emergency alarms shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent sound level in the room or space by at least 15 dbA or exceeds any maximum sound level with a duration of 60 seconds by 5 dbA, whichever is louder. Sound levels for alarm signals shall not exceed 120 dbA.
4.28.3 Visual Alarms. Visual alarm signal appliances shall be integrated into the building or facility alarm system. If single station audible alarms are provided then single station visual alarm signals shall be provided. Visual alarm signals shall have the following minimum photometric and location features:
703.4.1 Raised Letter and Braille Signage Height
4.30.2 Character Proportion. Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.
4.30.3 Character Height. Characters and numbers on signs shall be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to be read. The minimum height is measured using an upper case X. Lower case characters are permitted.
4.30.5 Finish and Contrast. The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish. Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background -- either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
4.30.6 Mounting Location and Height. Where permanent identification is provided for rooms and spaces, signs shall be installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door. Where there is no wall space to the latch side of the door, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall. Mounting height shall be 60 in (1525 mm) above the finish floor to the centerline of the sign. Mounting location for such signage shall be so that a person may approach within 3 in (76 mm) of signage without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door.
4.16.4 Grab Bars. Grab bars for water closets not located in stalls shall comply with 4.26 and Fig. 29. The grab bar behind the water closet shall be 36 in (915 mm) minimum.
(1) Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space for water closets not in stalls shall comply with Fig. 28 except that the centerline of water closets shall be 12 in minimum to 18 in maximum (305 mm to 455 mm) from the side wall or partition. Clear floor space may be arranged to allow either a left- or right-hand approach.
Summary of ergonomics and anthropometric information
4.3. Placement of Storage Shelves
In general, the requirements of elderly users for clear visibility and easy reach should determine the placement of storage shelves in the home or at work. Also, elderly users have reduced muscular strength and joint mobility due to the ageing process. As far as possible most items should be stored between the knuckle and shoulder heights so that elderly users are not subjected to bending and overreaching demands. Table 8 shows some examples of storage options and their respective design values.
References
Department of Justice: ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibilities guidelines for buildings and facilities. (1993). Topeka, Anthropometry - elderly (2019). Retrieved from http://ergo-eg.com/
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