Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.1.5(4) ELEMENTS, SPACES, AND COMMON AREAS.

If elements, spaces, or common areas are located in the existing building and they are not provided in the addition, then consideration should be given to making those elements, spaces, and common areas accessible in the existing building.

EXCEPTIONS: Mechanical rooms, storage areas, and other such minor additions which normally are not frequented by the public or employees of the facility are excepted from 4.1.5.