ACCESS ACCESS

AUDITSAUDITS

Access Audits by Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio

Presented by:Presented by:

Armand Michael R. Eustaquio, uapArmand Michael R. Eustaquio, uap

Committee on Accessibility,Committee on Accessibility,

United Architects of the PhilippinesUnited Architects of the Philippines

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

I. Purpose of Access Audits

II. Key Considerations

III. Doing the Access Audit

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III. Doing the Access Audit

I. PURPOSE OF ACCESS AUDITS

1. To Determine How Accessible aBuilding is in Terms of Access& Ease of Use by a Wide Rangeof Potential Users:

���� Persons with Disabilities

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���� Persons with Disabilities

���� Elderly Persons

���� Pregnant Women

���� Mothers w/ Baby Strollers

���� People with Luggage

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

2. To Identify Areas for

Improvement

3. To Monitor the Progress of

I. PURPOSE OF ACCESS AUDITS

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3. To Monitor the Progress of

Compliance with BP 344

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

1. The Built Environment Outside

& Around the Building

2. Furniture & Equipment

3. Fixtures & Fittings

II. KEY CONSIDERATIONS

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3. Fixtures & Fittings

4. How the Building is Used &

Managed

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

A. Composition of the Team

People involved in the Design,

Construction, Management, & Use

of a Building

���� Architects

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���� Architects

���� Interior Designers

���� Engineers

���� Building & Facilities Managers

���� Local Access Groups/Persons

with DisabilitiesSource: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

Responsibilities of each team member���� TEAM LEADER���� MEASURER: Take Measurements���� RECORDER: Record Measurements,

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A. Composition of the Team

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���� RECORDER: Record Measurements, Make Sketches or Drawings

���� REPORTER: Report Findings���� PHOTOGRAPHER: Take Photos

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

Preparation

� Approval from Bldg. Owner/Admin.

� Checklist (BP 344)

B. Preparing for the Access Audit

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDIT

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� Floor Plan(s)

� Measuring tape (at least 2-meters long)

� Knowledge of the building and its use

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

1. Information Gathering

1.1 Attention to Detail

1.2 Meticulous Observing and Recording

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and Recording

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

General Sequence

a. Approaching the building

b. Entering the building

c. Moving inside and around

C. Conducting the Access Audit

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and using its facilities

d. Getting out of the

building

e. Building Management

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

2. Results & Recommendations

2.1 Prioritize Areas for

Improvement

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Improvement

2.2 Collaborative not

Adversarial

3. Follow-up & Monitoring for Action

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

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1

121:121:12

REMINDER: Measure Horizontal Distance

NOT the diagonal distance

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps1. Approaching the Building

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1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

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1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

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1

12

?

1. Approaching the Building

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1.1 Ramps

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

1:12?

?

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1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

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1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.1 Ramps

Access Audits by Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio Source: Americans with Disabilities Act

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

Access Audits by Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.2 Signage

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.3 Parking 3.70 meters

Minimum Width

of Parking Slot

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

Signage using

Universal Symbol

of Access

1. Approaching the Building

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1.4 Non-Skid Surfaces

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1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.4 Non-Skid Surfaces

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2. Entering the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

Handrails on

Both Sides

6 Meters

Maximum

Run

1.50 Meter

2.1 Ramps

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1.50 Meter

Landing every 6 meter

run,

Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

1:12 Maximum

Slope(can be 1:14, 1:16)

2. Entering the Building

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2.1 Ramps

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2. Entering the Building

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2.1 Ramps

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

0.90

Mts.

0.70

Mts.

2. Entering the Building

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2.2 Signage

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

2. Entering the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

2.2 Signage

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2. Entering the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

2.2 Signage

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2. Entering the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

2.2 Signage

�“United Nations” Blue

Background Color

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

Background Color

����White Graphics

1. Approaching the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

1.2 Signage

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2. Results &

Recommendations

2.1 Prioritize Areas for

Improvement

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Improvement

2.2 Collaborative not

Adversarial

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

3. Follow-up & Monitoring for

Action

a. Commitment to make

Changes

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Changes

b. Time Table for Compliance

c. Schedule the Next Access

Audit/Follow-up Access

Audit

Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability

3. Moving Inside the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

3.1 Lavatories

0.60-0.70M

(Min Clr.)

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(Min Clr.)

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3. Moving Inside the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

3.1 Lavatories

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3. Moving Inside the Building

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3.2 Toilets

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

3. Moving Inside the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

3.2 Toilets

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3. Moving Inside the Building

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3.3 Urinals

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & RegulationsAccess Audits by Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio

3. Moving Inside the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

Access Audits by Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio Source: American Association of Retired Persons

3. Moving Inside the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

3.4 Non-Skid Surfaces

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Source: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations

4. Getting Out of the Building

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

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5. Building Management

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

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Access Audit Exercise #4

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6. Other Considerations

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2.00 Meters Clear

6. Other Considerations

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2.00 Meters Clear

6. Other Considerations

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6. Other Considerations

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6. Other Considerations

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III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

6. Other Considerations

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III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

6. Other Considerations

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III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

6. Other Considerations

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Source: Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD)

III. DOING THE ACCESS AUDITC. Conducting the Access Audit

6. Other Considerations

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Source: Avila-Kono, Adela: Universal Barrier Free Design

Committee on Accessibility

United Architects of the Philippines

Arch. Jaime G. Silva, fuap

Chairman

Tel No. (02) 889-8861

E-Mail: Jaime.Silva@philonline.com.ph

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E-Mail: Jaime.Silva@philonline.com.ph

Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio,uap

Deputy Chairman

Mobile: 0922-888-7873; 0919-640-9746

e-Mail: amreustaquio@yahoo.com