T/A review §103-50 HRS

"TECHNICAL INFEASIBILITY" Provisions of the

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

ADAAG contains a provision relating to "technical infeasibility", applicable only in alterations. This exception does not apply to new construction. The provision is as follows:

4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations (1) General...

(j) Exception: In alteration work, if compliance with 4.1.6 is technically infeasible, the alteration shall provide accessibility to the maximum extent feasible. Any elements or features of the building or facility that are being altered and can be made accessible shall be made accessible within the scope of the alteration.

Technically Infeasible. Means, with respect to an alteration of a building or a facility, that it has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member which is an essential part of the structural frame; or because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features which are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements for new construction and which are necessary to provide accessibility.

" TECHNICAL INFEASIBILITY" 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 overseeing the project and/or the project consultant, this alteration item does provide a level of accessibility to the maximum extent feasible in compliance with ADAAG 4.1.6(j).

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

Explanation of why item is "Technically Infeasible" (attach additional sheets, drawings, sketches as necessary):

I/We acknowledge that responsibility for determining "technical infeasibility", including research/analysis of alternate design(s), rests with the Department/Agency overseeing the project and the project consultant.

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