UFAS Travel Trailer RFI Addendum.docx

Definitions:

Towable RV, i.e., a recreation vehicle that is mounted on wheels and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle. The product-type categories are as follows:

· Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer – a towable RV mounted on wheels and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle by means of a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle’s rear axle; or,

· Travel Trailer – a towable RV mounted on wheels constructed with a roof and sidewalls made of rigid materials and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle. Travel Trailers with slide outs are acceptable. Additional towable RV products include: Expandable Travel Trailers, defined as travel trailers constructed with at least one collapsible soft-sided partial sidewall that unfolds for additional space in the set-up mode and folds back up for travel which will not be accepted Dwelling Unit Requirements:

Units General Accessible Route: All walks, halls, corridors, aisles, and other spaces that are part of an accessible route shall comply with UFAS 4.3 section.

Width: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 in (915 mm) except at doors (see 4.13.5). If a person in a wheelchair must make a turn around an obstruction, the minimum clear width of the accessible route shall be as shown in Fig 1. Figure 1

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. 2(a)) or a T-shaped space (see Fig. 2(b)).

Figure 2a & 2b

Kitchens

· Pass through kitchen: Clearances between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls shall be 40 in (1015 mm) minimum

· U Shaped Kitchen: Clearance shall be 60 in (1525 mm) minimum.

· Work Surface: At least one 30 in (760 mm) section of counter shall provide a work surface that complies with the following requirements (see Fig. 3):

(1) The counter shall be mounted at a maximum height of 34 in (865 mm) above the floor, measured from the floor to the top of the counter surface, or shall be adjustable or replaceable as a unit to provide alternative heights of 28 in, 32 in, and 36 in (710 mm, 815 mm, and 915 mm), measured from the top of the counter surface.

(2) Base cabinets, if provided, shall be removable under the full 30 in (760 mm) minimum frontage of the counter. The finished floor shall extend under the counter to the wall.

(3) Counter thickness and supporting structure shall be 2 in (50 mm) maximum over the required clear area.

(4) A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) shall allow a forward approach to the counter. Nineteen inches (485 mm) maximum of the clear floor space may extend underneath the counter. The knee space shall have a minimum clear width of 30 in (760 mm) and a minimum clear depth of 19 in (485 mm).

(5) There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under such counters.Figure 3 Figure 3

· Ranges and cooktops shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.2 and 4.34.6.3 sections. If ovens or cooktops have knee spaces underneath, then they shall be insulated or otherwise protected on the exposed contact surfaces to prevent burns, abrasions, or electrical shock. The clear floor space may overlap the knee space, if provided, by 19 in (485 mm) maximum. The location of controls for ranges and cook-tops shall not require reaching across burners.

· Refrigerator/freezers shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.3 section. Provision shall be made for refrigerators which are:

(1) Of the vertical side-by-side refrigerator/freezer type; or

(2) Of the over-and-under type and meet the following requirements:

(a) Have at least 50 percent of the freezer space below 54 in (1370 mm) above the floor.

(b) Have 100 percent of the refrigerator space and controls below 54 in (1370 mm).

Freezers with less than 100 percent of the storage volume within the limits specified in UFAS 4.2.5 or 4.2.6 sections shall be the self-defrosting type.

· Dishwashers shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.2 and 4.34.6.3 sections. Dishwashers shall have all rack space accessible from the front of the machine for loading and unloading dishes.

· If laundry equipment is provided within individual accessible dwelling units, or if separate laundry facilities serve one or more accessible dwelling units, then they shall meet the requirements of UFAS 4.34.7.1 through 4.34.7.3 sections.

· Ovens shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.2 and 4.34.6.3 sections. Ovens shall be of the self-cleaning type or be located adjacent to an adjustable height counter with knee space below. For side-opening ovens, the door latch side shall be next to the open counter space, and there shall be a pull-out shelf under the oven extending the full width of the oven and pulling out not less than 10 in (255 mm) when fully extended. Ovens shall have controls on front panels; they may be located on either side of the door.

· Sink: The sink and surrounding counter shall comply with the following requirements (see Fig. 4):

(1) The sink and surrounding counter shall be mounted at a maximum height of 34 in (865 mm) above the floor, measured from the floor to the top of the counter surface, or shall be adjustable or replaceable as a unit to provide alternative heights of 28 in, 32 in, and 36 in (710 mm, 815 mm, and 915 mm), measured from the floor to the top of the counter surface or sink rim. The total width of sink and counter area shall be 30 in (760 mm).

(2) Rough-in plumbing shall be located to accept connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 28 in (710 mm).

(3) The depth of a sink bowl shall be no greater than 6-1/2 in (165 mm). Only one bowl of double- or triple-bowl sinks needs to meet this requirement.

(4) Faucets shall comply with UFAS standards 4.27.4 section. Lever-operated or push-type mechanisms are two acceptable designs.

(5) Base cabinets, if provided, shall be removable under the full 30 in (760 mm) minimum frontage of the sink and surrounding counter. The finished flooring shall extend under the counter to the wall.

(6) Counter thickness and supporting structure shall be 2 in (50 mm) maximum over the required clear space.

(7) A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) shall allow forward approach to the sink. Nineteen Inches (485 mm) maximum of the clear floor space may extend underneath the sink. The knee space shall have a clear width of 30 in (760 mm) and a clear depth of 19 in (485 mm).

(8) There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks. Hot water and drain pipes under sinks shall be insulated or otherwise covered.Figure 4

· Storage: Cabinets, drawers, and shelf areas shall comply with UFAS 4.25 section and shall have the following features:

(1) Maximum height shall be 48 in (1220 mm) for at least one shelf of all cabinets and storage shelves mounted above work counters.

(2) Door pulls or handles for wall cabinets shall be mounted as close to the bottom of cabinet doors as possible. Door pulls or handles for base cabinets shall be mounted as close to the top of cabinet doors as possible.

· Appliances:

· Range: Controls cannot require reaching over burners to operate.

· Dishwasher: shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.2 and 4.34.6.3 sections. Dishwashers shall have all rack space accessible from the front of the machine for loading and unloading dishes.

· Refrigerator: Refrigerator/freezers shall comply with UFAS 4.34.6.3. Provision shall be made for refrigerators which are:

(1) Of the vertical side-by-side refrigerator/freezer type; or

(2) Of the over-and-under type and meet the following requirements:

(a) Have at least 50 percent of the freezer space below 54 in (1370 mm) above the floor.

(b) Have 100 percent of the refrigerator space and controls below 54 in (1370 mm).

Freezers with less than 100 percent of the storage volume within the limits specified in UFAS standards 4.2.5 or 4.2.6 sections, and shall be the self-defrosting type.

Bathrooms

· General:

· Doors to accessible bathrooms shall comply with UFAS 4.13 section. Doors shall not swing into the floor space required for any fixture.

· The accessible fixtures and controls required in UFAS 4.23.4, 4.23.5, 4.23.6, 4.23.7, 4.23.8, and 4.23.9 sections shall be on an accessible route. An unobstructed turning space complying with 4.2.3 shall be provided within an accessible bathroom. The clear floor spaces at fixtures and controls, the accessible route, and the turning space may overlap.

· Water Closet: If toilet stalls are provided, then at least one shall comply with 4.17; its water closet shall comply with 4.16. If water closets are not in stalls, then at least one shall comply with 4.16.

· Accessible water closets shall comply with UFAS 4.16 section. For water closets in accessible dwelling units, see UFAS 4.34.5.2.

(1) Clear floor space at the water closet shall be as shown in Fig. 5(a). The water closet may be located with the clear area at either the right or left side of the toilet.

(2) The height of the water closet shall be at least 15 in (380 mm), and no more than 19 in (485 mm), measured to the top of the toilet seat.

(3) Structural reinforcement or other provisions that will allow installation of grab bars shall be provided in the locations shown in Fig. 5(b).

(4) The toilet paper dispenser shall be installed within reach as shown in Fig. 5(b).

Figure 5a

· Grab Bars:

· Grab bars for water closets not located in stalls shall comply with Fig. 5b and UFAS 4.26 section.Figure 5b

· Lavatories: The requirements of UFAS 4.19 shall apply to lavatory fixtures, vanities, and built-in lavatories.

· Lavatories shall be mounted with the rim or counter surface no higher than 34 in (865 mm) above the finished floor. Provide a clearance of at least 29 in (735 mm) from the floor to the bottom of the apron. Knee and toe clearance shall comply with Fig. 6.Figure 6

· A clear floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) complying with UFAS 4.2.4 shall be provided in front of a lavatory to allow forward approach. Such clear floor space shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route and shall extend a maximum of 19 in (485 mm) underneath the lavatory (see Fig. 7).

· Hot water and drain pipes under lavatories shall be insulated or otherwise covered. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories.

· Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 in (1015 mm) from the floor (see Fig. 6). Figure 7

· Bathtubs: Accessible bathtubs shall comply with UFAS 4.20 section. For bathtubs in accessible dwelling units, see UFAS 4.34.5.4.

· Clear floor space in front of bathtubs shall be as shown in Fig. 8.

Figure 8

· An in-tub seat or a seat at the head end of the tub shall be provided as shown in Fig. 8 and 9. The structural strength of seats and their attachments shall comply with UFAS 4.26.3 section. Seats shall be mounted securely and shall not slip during use.

· Grab bars complying with UFAS 4.26 shall be provided as shown in Fig. 8 and 9.

· Faucets and other controls complying with UFAS 4.27.4 shall be located as shown in Fig. 9.

· A shower spray unit with a hose at least 60 in (1525 mm) long that can be used as a fixed shower head or as a hand-held shower shall be provided.

· If provided, enclosures for bathtubs shall not obstruct controls or transfer from wheelchairs onto bathtub seats or into tubs. Enclosures on bathtubs shall not have tracks mounted on their rims.

Figure 9

· Showers: Accessible shower stalls shall comply with UFAS standards 4.21 section. For shower stalls in accessible dwelling units, see UFAS 4.34.5.5.

· Shower stall size and clear floor space shall comply with Fig. 10(a) or (b). The shower stall in Fig. 10(a) shall be 36 in by 36 in (915 mm by 915 mm). The shower stall in Fig. 10(b) will fit into the space required for a bathtub.Figure 10 b

· A seat shall be provided in shower stalls 36 in by 36 in (915 mm by 915 mm) and shall be as shown in Fig. 11. The seat shall be mounted 17 in to 19 in (430 mm to 485 mm) from the bathroom floor and shall extend the full depth of the stall. The seat shall be on the wall opposite the controls. The structural strength of seats and their attachments shall comply with UFAS standards 4.26.3 section.Figure 10 a

· Grab bars complying with UFAS 4.26 section shall be provided as shown in Fig. 12.

· Faucets and other controls complying with UFAS 4.27.4 section shall be located as shown in Fig. 12. In shower stalls 36 in by 36 in (915 mm by 915 mm), all controls, faucets, and the shower unit shall be mounted on the side wall opposite the seat.Figure 11

· A shower spray unit with a hose at least 60 in (1525 mm) long that can be used as a fixed shower head or as a hand-held shower shall be provided. EXCEPTION: In unmonitored facilities where vandalism is a consideration, a fixed shower head mounted at 48 in (1220 mm) above the shower floor may be used in lieu of a hand-held shower head.

· If provided, curbs in shower stalls 36 in by 36 in (915 mm by 915 mm) shall be no higher than 1/2 in (13 mm). Shower stalls that are 30 in by 60 in (760 mm by 1525 mm) shall not have curbs.

· If provided, enclosures for shower stalls shall not obstruct controls or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto shower seats.

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