8.6 Building Accessibility

All structures or facilities, other than the exceptions mentioned below, must meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) accessibility standards.  The more stringent standards apply in the event of conflicting guidelines.

Any building or facility that is specifically restricted by occupancy classification to use only by able-bodied personnel during the expected useful life of the building or facility need not be accessible.  A military exclusion is provided by [UFAS 4.1.4 (2)], but accessibility is recommended since the intended use of the facility may change with time.

In particular, vehicle and aircraft maintenance facilities need not be designed to be accessible.  Unaccompanied personnel housing need only to be accessible at the main level entries and common areas.

Building Design Standards