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BCA UD Mark Certified Gold Gold+ Platinum

Assessment criteria for Residential Developments (New)

Development name: Address:

Developer: Architect:

Assessment date: ____________________________________

Assessor/s: __________________________________________

BCA Universal Design Mark Assessment criteria for Residential Development (New)

UD Mark

UD Certified (50 to 64) | UD Gold (65 to 74) | UD GoldPlus (75 and above)UD Platinum (75 and above; panel endorsement required)

To achieve UD Mark

Pre-requisiteAll relevant accessibility requirements in the prevailing

Accessibility Code are to be complied with

Section AKey requirementsmin. 30 pts (of 77 + 8 bonus pts) from combination of the following

Part 1: Process (12 pts) Project development User consultation

Part 2: User-friendliness (47 pts) Way-finding Family-friendly provisions Elder-friendly provisions Other user-friendly provisions User-friendly provisions in

apartments

Part 3: Design Integration (18 pts + 8 bonus pts) Concepts that create conducive

living environments Innovative UD strategies/

features Integration of equitable use

facilities Aesthetic integration Innovative UD features

Section BOther requirementsmin. 20 pts (of 48 pts) from combination of the following

Part 4: Accessibility & Connectivity (35 pts) Inter-connectivity Vehicular access & facilities Pedestrian access & circulation

Part 5: Safety (8 pts) Safety in movement & use

Part 6: Operations & Maintenance (5 pts) Operation & maintenance of

facilities


UD Mark

UD Certified (50 to 64) | UD Gold (65 to 74) | UD GoldPlus (75 and above)UD Platinum (75 and above; panel endorsement required)


UD Mark CriteriaPoints

Available Awarded

SECTION A – KEY REQUIREMENTSmin. 30 points from combination of the following

Part 1: Process Encourage the adoption of UD during project planning and development

1.1 Project development (Up to 5 points)a. Incorporate requirements for UD provisions in design brief 2 points

b. Project team comprises (i) certified UD Assessor; or (ii) certified UD Specialist

(max 3 points)2 points3 points

1.2 User consultation (Up to 7 points)a. Establish user needs through consultation sessions with

(i) users(ii) user experts

2 points2 points

b. Use of mock-ups to solicit user feedback on usability 3 points

Sub-total (Part 1) Up to 12 points

Part 2: User-friendliness Demonstrate user-centric approach in planning, design and making provisions

2.1 Way-finding (Up to 11 points)a. Physical design (pls check applicable)

(i) use of visual reference points (e.g. atria, external views, focal nodes/elements) to aid users in orientation

(ii) use of surface patterns/textures to provide visual cues

(iii) use of colours for easy identification

(iv) others (pls specify):

1 point (each)(max 4 points)

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b. Signage(i) building directory with map/s to be located

prominently at main accessible entrance/lobby (ii) directional signage strategically located

a. along accessible circulation routesb. leading to facilities and services

(iii) clarity of signage systema. easy-to-read characters appropriately sized in

relation to intended viewing distanceb. easy-to-understand pictographsc. good colour contrastd. good illumination on signagee. appropriate mounting height for clear visibility

(iv) provision of Braille and/or tactile indicators

1 point

1 point1 point3 points

1 point

2.2 Family-friendly provisions at common areas (Up to 13 points)a. Child-friendly sanitary facilities in gender specific toilet cluster/s

at appropriate area/s (pls check applicable)

(i) basin

(ii) WC

(iii) urinal

(iv) child protection seat in cubicle

(v) diaper changing station

(vi) others (pls specify):

Provision of any of the above facilities(i) in both female and male toilet clusters(ii) at all appropriate area/s


1 point1 point

b. Designated children’s toilet fitted with child-friendly sanitary facilities (child-sized WC/s and wash basin/s) at an appropriate area

3 points

c. Designated family restroom fitted with adult and child-friendly sanitary facilities (WC, child-sized WC, wash basin, diaper changing station, bin) at an appropriate area

2 points(1 point, if it is part of

accessible toilet)

d. Designated nursing room fitted with facilities (partitioned nursing area/s with seats, hot water dispenser, diaper changing station/counters, wash basin, bin) at an appropriate area for nursing mothers to feed and change

2 points




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their babies in privacy and comfort




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e. Children’s play area (pls check applicable)

(i) safe playing environment e.g. sited away/barricaded from traffic or potential hazards

(ii) shock-proofed floor surface

(iii) play equipment of non-toxic materials and with rounded edges

(iv) ample seating provided nearby for visual supervision by caregivers

(v) others (pls specify):

0.5 point (each)(max 2 points)

2.3 Elder-friendly provisions at common areas (Up to 3 points)a. Elder-friendly sanitary facilities (pls check applicable)

(i) provision of ambulant friendly toilets/cubicles beyond prevailing code requirements

(ii) provision of ambulant friendly urinals beyond prevailing code requirements

(iii) provision of grabs bars on both sides of wash basin/s


2.4 Other user-friendly provisions at common areas (Up to 14 points)a. Resting areas

(pls check applicable)

(i) adequate seating

(ii) seats fitted with grab bars/arm rests

(iii) seats of varying heights to cater to users of different statures

(iv) adjacent pram and/or wheelchair parking space/s



b. Social and recreational facilities accessible to the elderly and wheelchair users (pls check applicable)

(i) pavilions/multi-purpose courts

(ii) landscaped spaces for social interaction and





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sensory experience

(iii) community gardening

(iv) 3G equipment corners

(v) fitness corners

(vi) gymnasium

(vii) swimming pool

(viii) function hall/community rooms

(ix) sports court with adjustable basketball/netball hoops

(x) others (pls specify):




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c. Other services/facilities (pls check applicable)

(i) accessible shower stalls

(ii) accessible letterboxes

(iii) accessible BBQ facilities

(iv) lockers for heavy belongings and prams

(v) accessible drinking fountain/s and/or vending machine/s

(vi) first aid room and/or AED

(vii) recycling bins

(viii) bus shuttle services

(ix) others (pls specify):


2.5 User-friendly provisions in apartments (Up to 6 points)a. Features within homes

(i) step-less entrance

(ii) lowered eye viewer for wheelchair users and children

(iii) visual doorbells with vibration/light indicators

(iv) wider doorways (>800mm) and passageways (>1000m)

(v) step-less bathroom

(vi) good natural lighting and ventilation for all rooms

within apartments (vii) lowered window height for unobstructed view

(viii) casement windows with horizontal handles below the crescent locks

(ix) smart home system (x) countertops of adjustable/varying fixed levels (xi) mobile furniture units to allow flexibility in use(xii) pull-down cabinet shelving system/wardrobe rails(xiii) monitoring device to send emergency alert(xiv) others (pls specify):





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Part 3: Design IntegrationDemonstrate user-centric approach in the planning and design of spaces as well as holistic and aesthetic incorporation of UD principles/features

3.1 Concepts that create conducive living environments e.g. quality living spaces created through block/unit design, provisions that support aging-in-place/social integration, spaces designed with flexibility for adaptation to different users, changing needs over time, etc. (pls check applicable)

(i) integration of elder-friendly studio apartments with other apartment types

(ii) concept/s to promote multi-generational living

(pls specify):

(iii) unit layouts that provide flexibility in space usage

(iv) wall/column configuration facilitates future adaption


2 points (each)(max 8 points)

3.2 Innovative UD strategies/features Innovation in design/technology to support aging-in-place, overcome undulating site conditions and/or mitigate space constraints (pls check applicable)

(i) future-proofing feature/s e.g. parking provisions for future widening capability, space identified for future provision of platform lift in multi-storey homes fitted with floor ‘knock-out panels’ (pls specify):

(ii) others (pls specify):

2 points (each)(max 10 points)




Available Awarded

3.3 Integration of equitable use facilitiese.g. same, or equivalent, means of access to facilities and services for all users, considerate placement of facilities and services with respect to safety, usability and convenience

Pls specify:

(max 3 bonus points to be awarded by

BCA assessors only after site verification)

3.4 Aesthetic integration Aesthetic integration of UD facilities, features and fittings that is complementary to overall development design

Pls specify:

(max 5 bonus points to be awarded by

BCA assessors only after site verification)

Sub-total (Part 3) Up to 18 points(plus 8 bonus points)

TOTAL (for Section A) Up to 77 points(plus 8 bonus




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points)




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SECTION B – OTHER REQUIREMENTSmin. 20 points from combination of the following

Part 4: Connectivity & AccessibilityProvide seamless connectivity to other buildings/ infrastructures and enhance overall accessibility within the development

4.1 Inter-connectivity (Up to 5 points)a. Accessible external route/s leading to accessible

building/development entrance/s from nearby (pls check applicable)

(i) building/s within same development

(ii) adjacent development/s

(iii) bus interchange

(iv) bus shelter

(v) MRT station

(vi) LRT station

(vii) taxi stand

(viii) traffic junction

(ix) public street/sidewalk

(x) overhead bridge

(xi) underpass

(xii) park/park connector

(xiii) others (pls specify): (all routes are to be at least 1200mm in width, stable, firm, level and slip resistant)


b. Provision of shelter for at least 1 accessible external route 2 points

4.2 Vehicular access & facilities (Up to 17 points)a. Designated accessible alighting and boarding bay/s

(i) sheltered

(ii) buffer zone (more than 2500mm between accessible entrance/lobby and alighting and





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boarding bay/s)

(iii) safety rails/bollards

(iv) seating provided


b. Segregation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic 2 points

c. Designated pedestrian walkways and crossings in car park 2 points




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d. Car park indicators

(i) clear directional markings for vehicular traffic

(ii) luminescent/blinking warning road markers at pedestrian crossings

(iii) electronic signage system showing availability of parking lots

(vi) others (pls specify):


e. Accessible parking lots(i) more than required lots under prevailing Accessibility

Code(ii) located conspicuously near main lobbies, lift lobbies

or accessible entrances

2 points

1 point

f. Family parking lot/s (i) 1% of total parking lots ( nos.); or(ii) more than 1% of total parking lots ( nos.)

Note: Provision to be in excess of LTA’s vehicle parking requirements

(max 4 points)3 points4 points

g. Other parking lots (pls check applicable)

(i) bicycle parking lots

(ii) hybrid car parking lot/s

(iii) electric car parking lot/s with electric charging station

(iv) others (pls specify):


4.3 Pedestrian access and circulation (Up to 13 points)a. Accessible entrances into the development

(i) 1 accessible entrance; or(ii) all entrances are accessible

(max 2 points)1 point2 points

b. Accessible circulation routes (include ramps & corridors) of more than 1200mm width(i) 1 circulation route leading to all accessible spaces

and facilities; or(ii) more than 50% of circulation routes; or(iii) all circulation routes

(max 3 points)

1 point

2 points3 points




Available Awarded

c. Accessible lifts(i) more than 1 accessible lift; or(ii) all lifts are accessible

(max 2 points)1 point2 points




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d. Lifts and lift lobbies with UD features (pls check applicable)

(i) seating provided at lift lobbies or within lifts

(ii) mirror fitted in the interior of accessible lifts

(iii) others (pls specify): ________________________


e. Staircase/s with UD features (pls check applicable)

(i) minimum tread width of 300mm and maximum riser height of 150mm

(ii) non-slip nosing with luminescence/good colour contrast against tread

(iii) handrails on both sides of the staircase/s

(iv) secondary handrails for children

(v) Braille/tactile indicators on handrails

(vi) intermediate handrails for staircases more than 2400mm wide

(vii) others (pls specify): ________________________



Part 5: Safety

5.1 Safety in movement & use (Up to 8 points)a. Walking surfaces are stable, firm, level and slip resistant 1 point

b. Appropriate use of surface finishes to provide warning on change in level

(i) colour contrasting colours

(ii) detectable floor surfaces

(iii) others (pls specify):


c. Handrails and/or trailing bars provided along circulation route/s

Additional handrail features provided

1 point




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(i) secondary handrails for children

(ii) Braille/tactile indicators

(iii) others (pls specify):

0.5 point (each) (max 1 point)

d. No obstacles, dangerous projections, protrusions and overhead hazards along pedestrian circulation

1 point




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e. Appropriate illumination level with direct and reflected glare minimized

1 point


Part 6: Operations & Maintenance

6.1 Operation & Maintenance of Facilities (Up to 5 points)a. Establish corporate policy on creating a user-friendly built

environment2 points

b. Design consideration made to ease maintenance of(i) building façade and common areas/facilities(ii) apartments

1 point 1 point

c. Provide clear communication to managing agent on establishing procedures for regular inspection, testing and maintenance e.g. provision of an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual

1 point


TOTAL (for Section B) Up to 48 points

GRAND TOTAL (for Sections A + B)

A B


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