SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Accessibility and Wellness

Topic

Accessibility

Question #

A1.1 — RHFAC Survey

Question

Has a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Professional conducted an on-site visit of the building to identify barriers faced by people with disabilities?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Yes or No

Description

RHFAC Professionals are designated individuals who can conduct RHFAC ratings. They are trained with specific knowledge and skills to conduct a systematic review of the building’s elements and features using the RHFAC methodology, based on the holistic user experience of people with varying disabilities affecting their mobility, vision, and hearing. 

Requirements

Engage a RHRAC Professional to conduct an on-site visit as part of the systematic review of the building’s elements and features using the RHFAC methodology

Documentation

Proof that on-site visit was conducted by RHFAC Professional

Adapted BB3 Question

New in BOMA BEST 4.0

Suggested Lead

Third Party

References

Crosswalk

RHFAC

Other Notes

None

Scoring

2 Points

Verification