Accessibility Checklist -

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Key:
             Y = Yes.  The statement is true and accessibility appears to be fine.
            N = No.  The statement is false and accessibility appears to be deficient.
            U = Unknown.  Inspector did not determine accessibility.
            N/A = Not applicable.
              
1. Parking
 
1.1___There are enough accessible parking spaces (8 feet wide plus 5 foot access isle).       
Total number of parking spaces
Number of accessible parking spaces needed
1 to 25 - 1
26 to 50-2
51 to 75 - 3
76 to 100 - 4
101 to 150 - 5
151 to 200 - 6
201 to 300 - 7
301 to 400 - 8
401 to 500 - 9
501 to 1,000 - 2% of total number of parking spaces
over 1,000 - 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000
            
1.2___The accessible parking spaces are marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility.
1.3___The accessible parking spaces are the closest spaces to the accessible entrance of the building.
 
1.4___The accessible parking spaces have access isles that are part of the accessible route to the accessible entrance of the building.
 
2. Route of Travel
 
2.1___There is a route of travel from the accessible parking spaces to the accessible entrance that does not require the use of stairs.
 
2.2___The route of travel is at least 36 inches wide.
 
2.3___The slopes on the route of travel are not greater than 5% (1” rise/20” run).
 
2.4___The route of travel is stable, firm and slip resistant.
 
2.5___The curbs on the route of travel include ramped curb cuts with a width of at least 36 inches.
3. Ramps
3.1___Ramps longer than 6 feet have railings on both sides.
 
3.2___Railings are sturdy and between 34 and 38 inches high.
 
3.3___Ramps are stable, firm and slip resistant.
 
3.4___There is a 5 foot long level landing at the top and bottom of every 30 foot horizontal length of ramp and at every ramp switchback.
4. Entrance
4.1___The main entrance is accessible or there is a ramp or a lift or an alternative accessible entrance.
 
4.2___All inaccessible entrances have signs giving directions to the nearest accessible entrance.
 
4.3___The accessible entrance door has at least 32 inches of clear opening.
 
4.4___The accessible entrance door has at least 24 inches of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handle.
 
4.5___The accessible entrance door handle is no higher than 48 inches.
 
4.6___The accessible entrance door handle is operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).
 
4.7___The accessible entrance door can be opened without too much force (less than 8.5 lbs force).
 
4.8___The accessible entrance threshold is not a trip hazard or wheel chair barrier (less than ¼ inches high or less than ¾ inches high with bevels on both sides).
 
4.9___The automatic door closer (if one exists) on the accessible entrance takes at least 3 seconds to close the door.
5. Interior
5.1___The interior carpeting is low-pile and tightly woven.
 
5.2___There are no noted hindrances to a person who uses a cane.
 
5.3___The corridors are at least 36 inches wide.
 
5.4___The corridors have wheelchair passing spaces at reasonable intervals (less than 200 feet) or intersecting corridors that can be used as passing spaces.
6. Restrooms
6.1___Public rest rooms include at least one fully accessible rest room on an accessible route of travel.
 
6.2___The inaccessible rest rooms have signs that give directions to accessible one.
 
6.3___Pictograms or symbols are used to identify rest rooms.
 
6.4___Accessible rest room door handles are no higher than 48 inches.
 
6.5___Accessible rest room door handles are operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).
 
6.6___Accessible rest room doors can be opened without too much force (less than 5 lbs force).
 
6.7___The accessible rest room entry configuration provides adequate maneuvering and turn around space (60 inches in diameter) for wheelchairs.
 
6.8___The path to all fixtures in the accessible rest room is at least 36 inches wide.
 
6.9___The accessible rest room stall door is operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands) inside and out.
 
6.10___The accessible rest room has at least one wheelchair accessible stall that provides adequate maneuvering space for a wheelchair.
 
6.11___The wheelchair accessible stall has grab bars behind and on the side wall nearest the toilet.
 
6.12___The wheelchair accessible stall has a toilet seat that is 17 to 19 inches high.
 
6.13___The wheelchair accessible stall has a toilet seat that does not spring back to a lifted position.
 
6.14___The accessible rest room has at least one urinal with a rim no higher than 17 inches above the floor.
 
6.15___The accessible rest room has at least one lavatory with a 30 inch wide by 48 inch deep clear space in front of it.
 
6.16___The accessible rest room lavatory has a rim no higher than 34 inches.
 
6.17___The accessible rest room lavatory has at least 29 inches of knee space between the floor and the bottom of the lavatory apron.
 
6.18___The accessible rest room lavatory has no hot pipes or sharp surfaces underneath that could harm a person in a wheelchair.
 
6.19___The accessible rest room lavatory faucet can be operated with one closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).
 
6.20___The accessible rest room lavatory faucet (if self closing) permits the water to flow for at least 10 seconds.
 
6.21___The accessible rest room soap dispensers and hand dryers are within reach of a person in a wheelchair and are operable with one closed fist.
 
6.22___The accessible rest room mirror (if provided) is mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches.
7. Elevators
7.1___The passenger elevators are located on an accessible path of travel.
 
7.2___The passenger elevator doors have a clear opening of not less than 36 inches.
 
7.3___The passenger elevators have wheelchair turning spaces that are at least 68 inches wide by 51 inches deep.
 
7.4___The passenger elevators have controls that are not higher than 54 inches for side approach and not higher than 48 inches for front approach.
 
7.5___The passenger elevators have controls that are labeled in raised Braille.
 
7.6___The passenger elevators serve all public levels of the building.
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