ATTACHMENT A - Yerevan AE Construction oversight SOW Nov 24 2023 (003)-Updated.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

TASK ORDER

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES

Yerevan

Staff Housing Purchase Construction Oversight

Project Location:

Yerevan, Armenia

November, 2023

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations SOW Staff Housing Opportunity Purchase (SHOP) November 2023 Yerevan, Armenia Page 2 of 31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Overview

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Security Requirements

2.2 Standard Design Requirements

2.3 Project Specific Requirements Documents

3 TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

3.1 Review of Background Documents

3.2 Meetings

3.3 Code Compliance Assessment

3.4 Construction inspections

3.5 COMMISSIONING Design Services

3.6 Cost Estimating

4 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

4.1 Report Format and Content

4.2 Schedule

5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1 Points of contact

5.2 Scope Modifications

6 ATTACHMENTS AND REFERENCES

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

The United States Government (USG), Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) requires construction inspection and reporting services for a Staff Housing Opportunity Purchase (SHOP) acquisition in Yerevan, Armenia. This statement of work (SOW) defines the services to be performed by the Architect / Engineer (A/E) Contractor, hereafter referred to as the Contractor. The Contractor will assist OBO in project development and initial plan review/design modification, followed by construction oversight.

Then the main function of the A/E is to verify that the developer is following the design and executing it as per the design intent, materials specified, and that high quality standards of construction are followed. This SOW also includes quality assurance inspections during construction of the project, beginning with shell construction and continuing through final acceptance of the project.

Once under agreement for purchase, the Contractor shall inspect this property, note deficiencies in the electrical, mechanical and structural (seismic) elements of the property, finish work, and all other contractual elements.

This is not a U.S. government (USG) designed and constructed project; therefore, the developer is fully responsible for all aspects of design, construction, quality assurance/quality control, testing, commissioning, etc., for the overall project under consideration. The USG cannot dictate means and methods to the developer. However, the USG requires technical monitoring of all developer activities by a qualified third‐party architecture and engineering (A/E) firm.

1.1.1 Location and Description

OBO is pursuing a purchase of five staff housing units within the “Vahakni Residential Community” development in Yerevan. These will all be purchased in the same development from a single seller/developer. The project location is to be determined by a brokerage search in the market for available units. The units will be single‐family houses.

The units are in the permitting or construction phase of development, so that OBO can negotiate additional fire and life safety upgrades. Further, one of the units is intended to be redesigned for fit‐out to meet Architectural Barrier Act (ABA) standards for accessibility needs.

1.1.2 Qualifications

The Contractor should be a professional Architect or otherwise qualified as defined by local laws with substantial experience in work of this type and magnitude, and should perform the work in accordance with this SOW. The Contractor shall be supplemented as needed, during the construction by qualified mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers, structural engineers, and civil engineers. OBO expects the Contractor to have expertise with local building codes and construction standards and residential construction. All deliverables and communication shall be in English.

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2 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall develop and evaluate design in accordance with the technical requirements identified and referenced herein.

2.1 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Security Requirements and Clearances

This scope of work requires that the Contractor perform only unclassified work. The SOW does not require personnel with security clearances.

2.2 STANDARD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 OBO Project Requirements

The Contractor shall utilize the International Building Code (IBC), the latest Editions and supplements of the Host Country’s local building codes, including zoning requirements and product standards, as of the contract date and applicable to the building project. Where a conflict arises between the IBC and host country requirements, the Contractor shall seek direction or clarification from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (CO) on which standard shall apply.

2.3 PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall utilize the following project‐specific design source criteria requirements listed below for the execution of the Contract.

2.3.1 Project‐Specific Technical Requirements

The Contractor shall utilize the Project‐Specific Security Requirements in the referenced attachment for the execution of the contract.

Reference: Attachment ‐ 6, Project‐Specific Technical Requirements

2.3.2 Project‐Specific Accessibility Requirements

One of the units is intended to be redesigned for fit‐out to meet Architectural Barrier Act (ABA) standards for accessibility needs. The Contractor shall utilize the Project‐Specific Accessibility requirements in the referenced attachment for the execution of the contract.

Reference: Attachment ‐ 6, OBO Technical Requirements, series “AAXX” comments.

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3 TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

3.1 REVIEW OF BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall review plans and specifications for identified project in various stages of construction, from pre‐construction, to under construction, to existing. A/E review should include the following:

a) Verification of compliance with life safety, fire suppression, and seismic standards (exhibits include these requirements).

b) Verification of compliance with local building codes and international building codes when applicable.

c) Verification of property owner obtaining proper development and construction permits.

d) Verification of metes and bounds and proper site design relative to the site boundaries.

e) Verification of flood plain.

f) Verification of building permit.

3.2 MEETINGS

3.2.1 Meetings, Conference Calls, and Workshops – Domestic

The Contractor shall participate, document, and submit in writing, meeting notes, as record of meetings, conference calls, and workshops involving decisions that relate to this as required to support efforts identified in the scope. Meeting agendas shall be prepared in advance and coordinated with the COR prior to distribution. Contractor attendees shall include professionals as required to support the efforts listed below.

3.2.1.1 Post Contract Award Kick‐Off Meeting – Project Identification Meeting The in‐person or virtual meeting shall include review of our process and a question and answer session, along with an update on the broker defined project opportunities available in the market. Once a specific property is identified and negotiations ensue, a second meeting will be scheduled to provide the available project information, the scope of work that relate to this effort, deliverables, and project history for the project.

3.2.1.2 Coordination Conference Calls and Virtual Meetings

The Contractor shall organize and participate in conference calls or virtual meetings with the COR regularly throughout this scope of work. The purpose of these conference calls is to discuss project progress, address technical issues, and discuss other project issues requiring immediate resolution.

3.3 CODE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT

The following tasks are performed either during project technical due diligence, strategic planning, forensic assessments or programs or initiatives.

3.3.1 Assessment: Existing Documents

The Contractor shall assess the existing project‐specific backgrounds reports, data, designs and surveys identified in Project‐Specific Requirements Documents Section 2.3. The Contractor shall identify applicable local codes, regulations and requirements affecting the

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3.3.2 Assessment: Fire Protection and Life Safety Assessment

The Contractor shall analyze the Standard or Project‐Specific Requirements and determine whether any of those requirements conflict/do not comply with applicable local codes and standards. Submit a report, with identification of non‐compliant elements using drawings and sketches as required to illustrate individual non‐compliant elements. Suggested corrective measure of non‐compliant elements are encouraged.

3.3.3 Assessment: Structural and Seismic Risk Assessment

The Contractor shall review structural design to confirm that it complies with IBC, local building codes, and additional guidance that will be provided by OBO structural engineers.

3.3.4 Assessments: Other

For specific program and initiatives not covered in the project specific assessments listed above

3.4 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall travel to the project site or other location as deemed necessary to review construction material selections (e.g., at a quarry), construction mock‐ups or in‐place design work, including punch list reviews. The Contractor shall include 40 site visit trip(s), roughly 18 months of construction.

Review and monitoring of construction progress including:

a) To‐date completion relative to the project schedule.

b) Work progress relative to the projected completion and delivery date.

c) Construction progress inspections – progress reports should be prepared and submitted to DOS/OBO.

d) Deficiencies, snags, and/or hazards (prior to closing).

e) Some site visits may include representatives of the USG. During such visits the

Contractor shall provide translation to, and from English as necessary.

f) Contractor may be asked to either record or provide live video feed during their inspections through a U.S. government defined process (e.g., Facetime).

g) The Contractor will provide a list of deficiencies to the developer and track those deficiencies to make sure they are cured.

3.5 COMMISSIONING DESIGN SERVICES

The Contractor will support the Embassy and OBO in the selection of finishes, appliances, or other selections. Further, one of the units is intended to be redesigned for fit‐out to meet ABA standards for accessibility needs. The Contractor will work with OBO and the developer to assure that the redesign of this specific unit for this purpose is done correctly.

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3.6 COST ESTIMATING

The Contractor shall prepare cost estimates to support any negotiations that arise during construction include a Basis of Estimate (BOE) identifying assumptions, exceptions and exclusions used in developing the pricing. The Contractor shall rely on historical and current data pertaining to cost of labor, material, equipment, trade sub‐contractors, other direct costs, and mark‐ups such as overhead and profit. Cost estimates are procurement sensitive and labeled as such:

PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE

This document is the property of the U.S. Government.

Further reproduction and distribution are prohibited without express written approval of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations ATTN: Contracting Officer, Washington, DC 20520

4 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

4.1 REPORT FORMAT AND CONTENT

The written report shall be organized into sections as follows:

4.1.1 Introduction: Name and address of property, and location map.

4.1.2 Summary of work completed for the period.

4.1.3 Executive Summary: Provide a summarized overall assessment of construction progress to include descriptions of work started, and completed during the reporting period.

4.1.4 Status of requests for information, change orders, minor changes in the work, and construction change directives.

4.1.5 A status report of nonconforming and rejected work.

4.1.6 Deficiencies Reports: Provide details of deficiencies observed during the

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Location of specific item

Condition of the item, describing the deficiency

Explanation or cause of the deficiency

Impact or consequences that the deficiency will cause, based on the system or component not meeting its intended function.

Recommended action to address the deficiency

Potential Hazards: Describe the type and location of any potentially hazardous conditions, materials or substances observed during the inspection. To include, but not limited to, the presence of asbestos and hydrocarbons.

4.1.7 Photos

As the construction progress advances provide digital photos to clearly and comprehensively depict the area of construction, at a minimum resolution of 3.0 megapixels. Indexed prints shall assign a number, location and orientation of each photo on the floor plans and site plan.

4.2 SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall deliver the scope items in accordance with the following schedule milestones. Days indicated are calendar days. Dates are maximum, not to exceed (NTE) beyond the notice to proceed (NTP).

Schedule of deliverables:

ITEM WHEN DUE

Preliminary Inspection Report

Within 21 days of engagement (if property is already identified) or 21 days from the date of which a Letter of Intent, Option Agreement, or Purchase Agreement is placed upon a property.

Bi‐Weekly Construction Monitoring Reports

Bi‐weekly through project completion.

Final Report Draft report at substantial completion, within 30 days of the project completion.

5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1 POINTS OF CONTACT

Reports should be e‐mailed to Department of State, Office of Overseas Buildings Operations Realty Specialist, Anthony Guma at the following e‐mail address: gumaa@state.gov.

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The hardcopies of the Final report must also be sent via FedEx, UPS, or DHL to:

Anthony Guma 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209

USA

If necessary due to file size limitations, electronic format deliverables are be mailed on a CD‐ ROM or flash drive.

All questions and requests for clarification will be issued to contractor by OBO. Upon receipt of satisfactory responses by the Contractor to all questions and requests for clarification, the Contractor will be released to prepare a final version of the report, the submission of which will be required within seven (7) business days of being released.

5.2 SCOPE MODIFICATIONS

No additional services shall be performed or charged by the Contractor without prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. When additional services are anticipated by the COR, the services will be added to the scope and in response the Contractor shall submit a schedule, and fixed fee cost proposal to the CO and COR.

6 ATTACHMENTS AND REFERENCES

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Yerevan Vahakni SHOP Acquisition Technical Requirements a.

General:

The US Embassy will designate a local architect who will represent us in technical matters. Until then, David Barr in OBO barrdp@state.gov, will serve as the technical point of contact. Anthony Guma in OBO Gumaa@state.gov and Brian Fitzpatrick at the US Embassy FitzpatrickB@state.gov will be the points of contact for general issues related to the acquisition and payment.

The International Building Code (IBC) 2022 will apply, and for fire protection, NFPA72.

The table below includes our additional requirements beyond the IBC and NFPA.

Discipline/Requirement # c. Translation

Architectural #1 (A1). Window sill height >914 mm

A2. Refrigerators have a depth of at least 610 millimeters. The refrigerator location must have a depth of at least 61 centimeters; that is, the bay or any counters adjacent to the refrigerator.

A3. Interior doors shall NOT be keyed, but bathrooms and bedrooms shall have privacy door knob sets that can be locked from the interior using a push button lock on the interior handle with a small pin hole to unlock the handle from the outside.

A.4 Provide a turn‐key kitchen, including cabinetry and hardware, ducted hood, and plumbing fixtures, to a standard equivalent to mid‐level in the local market.

Structural #1 (S1). For seismic design use the acceleration spectrum that corresponds to the NEC DS 2015, Chapter 16 Table 1609 for Yerevan, Armenia, Ss=1.17, S1=0.35.

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S2. For roof design use as a minimum NEC DS 2015, NEC CG 2015, and ASCE 7-16 design codes or standards applicable in Armenia. A live load of

1.5 kN/m2 is recommended.

Interiors #1. (I1). Finish Works- No wall paper/no carpet.

Mechanical #1 (M1). Exhaust fan is required in every bathroom, to be controlled by a separate (from light) switch.

M2. Bedrooms shall have wall-mounted split-pack heat pumps.

M3. Vent discharge for water heaters cannot be within 1 meter of a window.

M4. Gas shut off valves required on all gas appliances.

M5. Connection and space must be provided for American style/size dryers.

M6. A central ventilation/filtration system that is either combined with forced air heating and cooling, or supplemented by split pack heat pumps, is preferred.

Electrical #1 (E1). Use LED light fixtures. Mounting heights shall permit ready access to change bulbs.

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E2. 10ma Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI) must be installed in the breaker box for bathrooms, kitchens, or other areas that may be damp or wet.

. E3. Outlets shall be installed in accordance with the general provisions specified in Sections E3901.2.1 through E3901.2.3. Requirements for all receptacles, e.g. either foreign regional or NEMA receptacles, are as follows:

a) Pin polarization (Hot, Neutral, and Ground);

b) Three prong configuration (Hot, Neutral, and

Ground); and

c) Be Non‐Reversible (Polarization).

Local standard receptacles shall be rated 220V, 16A minimum. Receptacles rated at 10A, 220V shall not be used. Circuit breaker ratings shall not exceed receptacle rating. The security alarm must have it’s own dedicated circuit breaker.

E4. At least one wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in walk-in closets, hallways, and stairways.

Life Safety #1 (LS1). Stair treads and risers shall be designed per the International Residential Code’s (2021 edition) section on Stairways. Stairs shall meet International Residential Code (IRC) 2021 requirements.

1. Graspable handrails at code compliant height.

2. Banisters are spaced according to the IRC.

3. Stair tread rise and run thresholds are within tolerance.

LS2. Doors in the means of egress shall always be able to be opened from the egress side without a key. Where locks are used, they shall be able to be disengaged from the egress side with a single action (pressing down on the handle).

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LS3. Handrails shall be designed per the per the International Residential Code (IRC) Section R311.7.8 (2021 edition) section on handrails.

Handrails shall be installed between 864 mm and 965 mm. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard, or the walking surface or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent flight of stairs. Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally not less than 305 mm beyond the top riser and continue to aslope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser. Railing (guards) on all terraces shall be between 864 mm and 965 mm in height and return to the wall, floor, or post, with spaces between bars <100mm -----No step beneath railing or measurement to be taken from top of the step.

LS4. Two means of egress shall be provided from each sleeping room. Windows used as a means of egress shall be sized in accordance with the International Residential Code (IRC) 2021 requirements Section 310.

FP1. Hardwired and interconnected smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:

1. In each sleeping room.

2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics and not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. Smoke alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower

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FP2. Hardwired and interconnected CO detectors shall be installed in rooms containing gas burning appliances, like furnaces, boiler rooms, etc.

Security Comment #1 (SY1) Access control devices and onsite security shall limit unauthorized access from the street into the development.

SY2. Proper illumination must be maintained at pedestrian and vehicle perimeter access points, common ground areas, building entrances, apartment hallways, compound interior/exterior clear zones and areas adjacent to building facades. Residential compound entrances and exits and facades must be illuminated.

SY3. Shatter resistant window film will be installed by the Embassy on all windows.

SY4.Exterior doors for residences must be of a substantial nature (e.g., solid wooden doors, hollow steel doors, hollow interior with sheet metal facing doors, etc.) attached to equally substantial door frames.

o Exterior doors leading into residences shall be of solid core with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths inches;

o Exterior doors swinging out shall have non-removable hinge pins or hinges with security studs;

o Exterior doors swinging in shall have rabbet jambs;

o Door frames shall be installed or protected to prevent violation of the function of the strike;

o Door jambs shall be installed with solid backings in such a manner that no voids exist between the strike side of the jamb and the frame opening for ee.

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o In wood framing, trimmers shall be full length from the header to the floor with solid backing against sole plates.

The strike plate for deadbolts on all wood framed doors shall be constructed of minimum 16 U.S.

gauge steel, bronze, or brass and secured to the jamb by a minimum of two screws which must penetrate at least two inches into solid backing beyond the surface to which the strike is attached.

SY5.ANSI grade 2 dead bolt locks or the local equivalent are required at all entrance doors, please contact Embassy RSO for specific lock requirements. Double cylinder locks must not be used due to inherent fire/life safety implications. Locks or latching devices must be provided with a releasing device that has an obvious method of operation and can be readily operated under all lighting conditions. All locks or latching devices must be operable from inside the structure without the use of a key or tool and be mounted at a height not exceeding 48 inches (1220 millimeters) above the finished floor.

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SY6.Principal entry doors must have a door viewer that allows residents to identify a visitor without opening the door. Any device with a 180-degree field of view (i.e., wide-angle optical viewer or camera phone) is preferred.

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SY7. All accessible windows (including skylights) that open must feature a Regional Security Office (RSO)-approved internal lock or latch mechanism that does not require use of separate tools or knowledge to open. Submit product information for approval prior to procurement.

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SY8.Each residence must have a safe haven. A substantial door must secure the residence safe haven, and accessible safe haven windows and man-passable openings must have RSO approved grilles or security shutters (if on second floor or below, or at a height that could reasonably be accessed by someone climbing from the ground.) The safe haven door must have a door viewer that allows a 180-degree field of view (i.e., wide-angle optical viewer or camera phone) is preferred.

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SY9.Sliding glass doors must have the door's moveable section sliding on the inside of the fixed section. Sliding glass doors and windows must have the capability to lock the door and the frame together when secured. Where an approved primary locking device is not present, the door or window must have an additional locking mechanism(s) installed at the top and/or bottom to achieve an effective locking standard.

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Accessible #1 (AA01)- One of the units should be fully accessible to persons with limited mobility.

AA02 - Site Accessible Route: An accessible route shall connect the reserved accessible parking space, accessible unit entry, mailbox, trash collection area, and all site amenities (ex. pool, playground).

Accessible route shall not exceed 5% slope and must be free of steps and vertical changes in elevation over 15 mm. Slopes 5% - 8% are considered ramps and must contain handrails.

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AA03- Elevators: It is the overwhelming preference that any accessible units are single story. Elevators can be installed to make a 2-story residence accessible but they are not a preferred solution.

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The elevator door must provide a min 865mm wide clear opening.

An elevator cab within a multi-unit building must be sized to provide a 1525 mm dia.

turning space for wheelchair access.

An elevator located completed within a single residence must provide a clear area of 765 mm x 1220mm to allow a user in a wheelchair to enter the elevator, press the buttons, and back out (turn around not required).

Elevator Call buttons and keypads shall be located 380 mm – 1220 mm from the floor measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.

AA04 - Unit Entry: The building entrance must provide a level entry that is a minimum 1525mm square that deviates no more than 15 mm in elevation from the exterior to the interior finished floor. The entrance door must be 915mm wide and fitted with an accessible threshold. Provide a covering over the entry door to protect the user from the elements.

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AA05 - Interior Accessible Route:

A person in a wheelchair must be able to access all the same rooms that an able-bodied person can. From the entrance to the unit a 915 mm wide accessible route must connect all rooms and spaces as well as exterior living spaces (garage, living room, den, kitchen, panty, laundry room, all bedrooms, a minimum of 1 accessible bathroom, patio/deck, etc.).

Multiple Floors: If a unit has more than 1 level an elevator must be installed connecting all levels and an accessible bathroom must be provided on every level.

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AA07 - Exterior Living Spaces: Provide access to all exterior living spaces as per the requirements of the Interior Accessible Route and Site sections.

All exterior living spaces are to have a 1525 mm dia. turning space for wheelchair access. Provide finish material of any balusters/railings for OBO review.

The change in elevation between the interior finished floor and exterior living space must be less than 15 mm with an accessible door threshold.

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AA08 - Doors and Door Hardware: Doors must have a minimum 815 mm wide clear opening (typically 865mm wide door), measured from the face of the stop on one side to the face of the door when open at 90 degrees. All door hardware is to be lever handled type and be able to be operated with a closed fist.

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AA09 - Controls and Operable Parts: All controls which are operated on a regular basis must be mounted in an accessible location 380 mm – 1220

mm. measured from the finished floor level.

Examples include light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, oven controls, etc. Controls should be able to be operated with a closed fist (avoid recessed buttons).

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AA010 - Bedrooms must be large enough to allow for a 760 x 1220 clear space positioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the bed on both sides.

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AA11 – Closets deeper than 610 mm must have a doorway with an 815 mm min. clear opening.

If provided with a sliding door the floor track should be flush with the finished floor.

AA12 Kitchen Layout: Open/L shaped or Pass- Through kitchens are preferred as they provide the most maneuverability and flexibility. The end of this section includes example layouts for kitchens that can be referenced as a general guide for size, counter, and appliance locations.

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PASS-THRU KITCHENS must have a minimum clearance of 1015 mm between facing surfaces (base cabinets, appliances, walls, etc)

U-SHAPED KITCHENS must have a minimum clearance of 1525 mm between facing surfaces.

An exception is allowed in U-shaped or galley kitchens to reduce the minimum clearance between facing surfaces to 1015mm if there is a sink with the roll under clearance at the bottom of the ’U’.

AA13 Kitchen Appliance Clearances:

Sink: A clear space must be provided for a forward approach with knee clearance below.

Removable base cabinets can be installed but the finish flooring must extend below the removable base cabinet.

Range/cook top: Provide a clear space centered on appliance for parallel approach.

Wall Oven: Provide clear space parallel to door when in open position.

Refrigerator: Provide clear space centered on appliance for parallel or forward approach.

Dishwasher: Clear space parallel to door when in open position (can utilize adjacent roll-under at sink).

AA14 Kitchen Appliance Specifications:

Faucets: Controls and soap dispensers that require manual operation must be usable with a closed fist and not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.

Range: Ranges or Cooktops shall be listed as ADA/ABA compliant, or the location of controls shall not require reaching across burners.

Wall Oven: All controls to be mounted a maximum of 1220mm above the floor level.

Refrigerator/Freezers: Combination refrigerator/freezers shall be listed as ADA/ABA compliant or have at least 50% of the

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AA15 KITCHEN COUNTER HEIGHTS,

ACCESSIBLE WORK SURFACES,

AND CABINETS

Standard countertop heights are to be 915 mm measured from the countertop to the surface of the finished floor.

A minimum 840 mm long section of countertop shall be provided that is 865 mm max. above the floor and has knee clearance to serve a user in a wheelchair (see image at end of section for guidance on required knee clearance).

A minimum 915 mm wide section of wall shelving or cabinets must be provided with at least 1 storage shelf no higher than 1220 mm max above the finished floor or provide a full height pantry cabinet.

AA16 Bathrooms: A minimum of 1 bathroom must be accessible and be accessed through a common area (hallway, living room, etc.)

Maneuverability. Clear floor space must be provided within the bathroom for a Pivot Turn or T-turn. The clear floor space may overlap the door swing and can project beneath a wall mounted vanity with the required knee clearance below.

Grab Bars: In wood or metal frames walls in-wall blocking must be installed at the water closet and shower/bath to allow for the future installation of grab bars in the locations as shown below.

AA17 Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: The bathroom must contain a compliant

Yerevan, Armenia Page 21 of 31 vanity/sink, water closet and either a bathtub, transfer shower, or roll-in shower. See figures at the end of this section for guidance on all plumbing fixtures.

Vanity/Sink. A wall mounted vanity with a countertop must be provided with space for a forward approach and knee clearance below. A removeable base cabinet may be installed.

Water Closets must be installed with a wall to the side and rear. The centerline of the water closet must be 405 mm – 450 mm off the face of the adjacent wall. Clear space must be provided as shown in the figure at the end of this section.

Bathtub: A clear space shall be provided that is 760 mm wide, adjacent to the fixture, and spans the length of the bath. A wall mounted vanity with knee clearance below shall be permitted to overlap the clear space at the control end of the bathtub. Plumbing fixture controls shall be located between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub. A shower spray unit with a hose 1500 mm long minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars.

Transfer shower: 915 mm x 915 mm transfer shower and required in-wall reinforcement for installation of a foldable shower seat. Clear floor space must be provided, and the front edge aligned with the control wall of the transfer

Yerevan, Armenia Page 22 of 31 shower. The controls and shower spray unit shall be installed on the wall opposite the seat 965 mm - 1220 mm above the shower floor and shall be located on the control wall 380 mm max. from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening.

Roll-in shower: 762mm x 1525mm. Provide a transition from the bathroom flooring to the shower floor with a change in level/threshold no greater than 7 mm and an adjacent clear floor space similar to bathtubs. Provide shower controls with a divertor on the back wall. Install a shower spray unit with a hose 1500 mm long minimum on the back wall and a fixed shower head on the front wall. The controls and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220

mm) above the shower floor.

All Showers: A shower spray unit with a hose 1500 mm long minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct the use of grab bars.

AA18 Bathroom Grab Bars and Accessories:

Grab Bars. Accessible bathrooms require in-wall blocking be provided at all water closets, bathtubs, and showers to allow for the future installation of grab bars. See figures below.

Controls: Faucet controls, soap dispensers, and other elements that require manual operation must be usable with a closed fist and not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.

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Accessories: Towel rings, robe hooks, and towel bars must be mounted 44”-48” ( 1115mm - 1220mm) above the finished floor.

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Accessible Turning Space Requirements

Accessible Knee Clearance

Accessible clearances required around water closet

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Accessible Bathtub

Accessible clearances required around bathtub

Grab bar mounting locations Roll-In Shower

Grab bar mounting locations top of grab bar mounted 840-915 above the floor

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Accessible Transfer Shower

Parallel approach to transfer shower

Control Location at wall opposite seat Grab bar mounting location

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Definitions:

Rabbeted jams: Means the jamb of a door which is constructed of one solid piece of material.

Security Stud: Security studs are used for exterior doors that open outward (pictured here).

Doors that open outward have their hinge pins on the attack side of the residence. If a potential intruder removes the hinge pins, the security stud protects the door from being removed by locking the leaves of the hinges together. When the door closes the security stud will slide into the receiving hole locking the two hinge leaves in place, preventing the door from being pulled out from the frame if the hinge pins are removed.

Security Stud Another option would be to install hinges that already have security hinge studs incorporated. See example below.

Strike/strike plate: Means a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door or door jamb to receive

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Trimmers: Refers to a timber or metal beam (joist) used to create an opening for the door.

Header: Is a horizontal structural member that supports and redistributes the load from the top plate around a door opening

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