SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Offices
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Enclosed Shopping Centres
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Open Air Retail
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Light Industrial
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Accessibility and Wellness
Topic
Accessibility
Question #
A1.3 – RHFAC Certification or Equivalent
Question
What level of Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) has the building achieved?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building
Answer & Scoring
- RHFAC Certified = 2 points
- RHFAC Gold = 3 points
- Other equivalent accessibility certification achieved = 2 points
- No = 0 points
- Not Applicable – Only available to buildings outside of Canada: No equivalent exists = 0/0
Max of 3 points
Requirements
- Buildings can achieve RHF Accessibility Certified level by meeting certification prerequisites and achieving a score of at least 60% on the RHFAC Rating Survey
- Buildings can achieve RHF Accessibility Gold level by meeting gold certification prerequisites and achieving a score of at least 80% on the RHFAC Rating Survey
- Buildings can achieve any level of equivalent accessibility certification achieved
The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) or equivalent must be active.
For countries outside of Canada:
- Have an on-site survey conducted by a similar organization and/or professional
- Demonstrate how the organization and/or professional is equivalent to a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) OR
- If an equivalent does not exist, provide a narrative outlining the efforts made to find an equivalent
Documentation
- RHFAC Registry issued Letter of Certification and Scorecard
- Certificate and scorecard of equivalent accessibility certification achieved
- If applicable, narrative demonstrating equivalency to RHFAC
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- Narrative outlining efforts made to find equivalent from A1.1
Suggested Lead
Value
- Third-party recognition is a way for a building to demonstrate their excellence in accessibility
- Third-party recognition adds validity to a building’s accessibility claims and adds an element of transparency in the public eye
- A building with certification from a well-respected third party such as the Rick Hansen Foundation, is more attractive to potential tenants and stands out from other buildings
- Buildings that remove accessibility barriers from their building may be eligible to become RHFAC Certified
- Buildings with outstanding accessibility design can achieve a higher level of certification – RHFAC Gold
Description
The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) is a rating system developed to help property owners and managers measure the accessibility of their sites and promote increased access through the adoption of Universal Design principles. The program measures a site’s level of meaningful access based upon CSA B651 standards that consider the holistic user experience of people of all abilities, including those with mobility, vision, and hearing disabilities.
References
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
Question 04.05.03 — Is the building currently certified with the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™?