T/A review §103-50 HRS

"HISTORIC PRESERVATION" Provisions of the

American's with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

ADAAG contains a provision relating to "historic preservation". This general exception is applicable in alterations, as follows:

4.1.7(1) Applicability

(a) General Rule. Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility shall comply with 4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations, the applicable technical specifications of 4.2 through 4.35 and the applicable special application sections 5 through 10 unless it is determined in accordance with the procedures in 4.1.7(2) that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes (exterior and interior), ramps, entrances, or toilets would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility in which case the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be used for the feature. (b) Definition. A qualified historic building or facility is a building or facility that is: (i) Listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; or (ii) Designated as historic under an appropriate State or local law.

"HISTORIC PRESERVATION" STATEMENT

Relating to a project under review for §103-50, HRS

Project Name:

Dept. Project Number: _____ DCAB Project Number: (If applicable)

The following item in the planned alteration project is not in full compliance with ADAAG as noted in the review by the Disability and Communication Access Board. As determined by the Department/Agency overseeing the project and/or the project consultant, this item is in compliance with ADAAG 4.1.7 requirements to the extent it does not threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, and the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) are being used.

Reference to DCAB Document Review Dated: (If applicable) Item Number: (If applicable)

Explanation of why item has "historic preservation" applicability (attach additional sheets, drawings, sketches as necessary). Also attach a letter or memo from the appropriate historic preservation department/agency stating the reason why altering the item would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility:

I acknowledge that responsibility for determining the "historic preservation" applicability rests with the Department/Agency overseeing the project and the project consultant.

*Note: If signing for Department Director, please submit memo confirming such authorization.