Existing Security Guards Counters

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I have some existing Security Guard counters that do not comply with
the ABAAS ( Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards ).......This
the Accessibility Standard in-play for a GSA bldg.

Q1): Is a Security Guard counter considered a "service counter" ( i.e. -
they are providing verbal service, ...checking credentials, ...assigning
escorts, etc. ) ?

Q2): Does the existing construction get grandfathered-in until any
type of alteration \ renovation \ replacement takes place ( RE: Section
904.4 ).

Q3): Does a GSA facility get a pass on Accessibility requirements
if the GSA Administration applies for a waiver ( RE: ABAAS, Ch. 1,
Section F103 ) ?

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[Paul Sweet]

Government buildings are subject to ADA Title 2, which allows Program Accessibility.

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"A public entity is not required to make structural changes in existing facilities where other methods are effective in achieving compliance with this section."

 

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Paul, thank you for the info.
I am not certain that ADA applies in my particular application,
rather, ...the ABAAS does apply because it is a GSA leased facility.

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[JPohling]

I would think that is a workstation, and accomodations would be needed if the individual required them. I do not believe that a modification to a counter is "structural"

 

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Thanks ** JPohling ** for your input !

I am being asked to evaluate an existing GSA facility for
Accessibility compliance, and do not have much guidance \
assistance from anyone at the facility.
As I understand the current Accessibility Standards in-play,
it is the ABAAS.
I do not believe that some of the existing conditions \
elements will be changed to an ABAAS compliant condition.
That said, I want to be able to document what I see, submit
my findings and then let the process go where it goes.

The question about the existing Security Guard counter [ area ]
focuses more on what "should be" present "IF" they ever
decide to alter \ renovate \ repair \ update it.........In your
opinion, is the Security Guard counter [ area ] grandfathered
until they DO touch it for alterations \ renovations \ repairs \
updates, according to the ABAAS ?
Here is a Link to the ABAAS [ for GSA leased facilities ]:

U.S. Access Board - ABA Standards (enhanced single file version)

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Thanks !

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