Incentives for Universal Design

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2 Driving Factors Multigenerational demographic shifts 60.6 million Americans now live in multigenerational households By 2050, the working population over age 65 is expected to increase fourfold In 2016, millennials became the largest demographic in the U.S. workforce. Parents are spending twice as much time with their children as they did 50 years ago.

3 Incentives for Universal Design Benefits Collaboration among more people Political support/community building Active, safe, connected citizens More satisfied patrons Tax and/or government incentives

4 Primary Design Goals 1. Privacy Challenges 2. Accessibility 3. Special Needs & Bariatric Users 4. Hygiene

5 The Privacy Trend Influenced by evolving needs and preferences: Health issues Personal preference Transgender population Popular in educational and office buildings U.S. catching up to international privacy options

6 Privacy Options Integrated gap-free privacy doors and stiles

7 Privacy Options Extended height privacy compartments (72" doors and panels, compared to standard heights of 55" or 58".)

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9 Relative Costs of Privacy Partitions vs. Alternatives Standard Toilet Partitions Increased Privacy Toilet Partitions Extended Fully Enclosed Toilet Partitions Fully Enclosed with Drywall Solutions 58" doors and panels with 85 stiles 72" doors and panels with 85 stiles Doors, stiles and panels made to fit room height Drywall to fit room height Cost of Materials/ Installation* $3,750 - $7,500 ($650 -$1,500/stall) 5 stalls $7,500 - $11,000 ($1,500 - $2,200/stall) 5 stalls $11,000 - $18,000 ($2,200 - $3,600/stall) 5 stalls $13,500 - $20,000+ ($2,700 - $4,000/stall) 5 stalls Infrastructure Implications & Cost None** None** $900+/stall (For separate ventilation, fire sprinkler, alarms & lighting) $900+/stall (For separate ventilation, fire sprinkler, alarms & lighting) Minimum Number of Trades to Coordinate 2 (P,T) 2 (P,T) 4 (P, T, E, M) 6 (P, F&D, Pa, T, E, M) * Only the cost of materials and installation for partitions or full walls are shown here ** Assumes 22" or greater distance from top of headrail to ceiling P = Plumbing, F&D = Framing & Drywall, T = Tile, E = Electrical, M = Mechanical, Pa = Paint

10 Privacy Partition University Installations University of California, Berkeley: Moffitt Library San Jose State University

11 Exceeding ADA Requirements Avoid the one-size-fits-most mentality Potential Solutions Increased turning radius Modified reach ranges Equipment mounting heights Specialized equipment Family restroom layouts

12 Circular turning space Turning Spaces & Clear Floor Area Allows 180-degree or 360-degree turn T-shaped turning space Allows 3-point turn Can conserve space Portion of 60" space can be under fixtures, lavatories or accessories as long as knee and toe clearance is provided. 60" Diameter Turning Space T-Shaped Turning Space

13 Specialized Equipment and Reach Considerations Ensure proper mounting heights for reach ranges Use equipment and appliances designed for a wide range of users Controls must be operable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching of the fingers, or twisting of wrist and require less than 5 lbs. of force. Solutions can include hand-free, sensor operated dispensers (infrared and fiber optic) and compliant manual accessories

14 Hand-Free Solutions from Bobrick B-3974 B B B-828

15 Protrusion Requirements Limit protrusion to 4" maximum. Ensures detection by a cane. Locate units protruding more than 4" in corners, alcoves or between structural elements. Use fully recessed accessories to eliminate protrusion from wall compliance issues and ensure accessibility.

16 Bobrick Accessories to Meet ADA Leading Edges Requirements B-7125 B-3725 B-3706

17 Baby Changing Stations Increasingly found in all restroom types, including family restrooms 73% of parents are more likely to visit businesses with baby changing stations BABIES Act (2016) requires all public, federal buildings to have baby changing stations in both men s and women s rooms

18 Koala s Extensive Selection KB110-SSRE KB200-SS KB111-SSRE KB112-01RE

19 Child Protection Seats

20 Bariatric Design Obesity and bariatric design requirements Specialized toilets: 1,000+ lbs Toilet seat height: Minimum turning radius: 6 Small things matter for seniors, the handicapped and obese. Mechanisms must be easily operated

21 Bariatric Accommodations Required by ADA standards Obese individuals who experience a fall are more likely to be hospitalized longer Ensure that: Bariatric grab bars can withstand 750 pounds The wall can withstand the weight work with an engineer when necessary

22 Learning from Healthcare Facilities Healthcare facilities utilize innovative solutions and design principles: Recessed receptacles Hooks and shelves Larger toilet compartments and passageways Larger restrooms Resilient finishes LED-assisted amenities

23 Addressing Aging Populations Safety amenities for assisted living and senior care centers Slip-resistant, warmto-the-touch, antimicrobial materials Built-in ADAcompliant bathtub seating and grab bar configurations

24 Potential Hygiene Solutions Hands-free, sensor based accessories Proper ventilation and minimum air change rate to meet code minimums; CO2 sensors Diaper disposal and dispensers Antimicrobial and easily cleanable surfaces Baby changing stations and child protection seats Covered waste receptacles Specialized waste disposals

25 Thank you for your interest in Multigenerational Restroom Design. Please contact Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. or Koala Kare Products with any questions.