Technical Memorandum TM 2012-02 Emergency Response Buildings and Facilities

TM 2012-02

Emergency Response Buildings and Facilities

Effective Date: November 15, 2012

2012 TAS Reference: 233 and 809 

Based on information received from the U.S. Access Board and commentary by the U.S. Department of Justice in the Guidance and Analysis for 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Final Rules; September 15, 2010; the following application of the 2012 TAS shall apply to buildings and facilities serving emergency response personnel:

Crew quarters that are used exclusively as a residence by emergency response personnel and the kitchens and bathrooms exclusively serving those quarters shall comply with the requirements of 233 (including 233.3.1) and 809 for residential facilities and residential dwelling units.

All other common use areas, elements, and spaces, including, but not limited to, parking, meeting and training rooms, and conference rooms, shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2012 TAS unless exempted by the standards or Rule 68.30.

Multi-story buildings and facilities shall comply with the accessible route requirements of 206.2.3 unless exempted by 206.2.3, Exception 2.

Truck bays, workshops, and other employee work areas, elements, and spaces used exclusively by emergency personnel for work shall comply with 203.9 and other provisions of the 2012 TAS applicable to employee work areas.