MMDI:ACCESS Metro-Milwaukee DART Initiative: A Community Collaborative Effort Serving Survivors With Disabilities From Crisis to Healing S afe, Accessible & W elcoming E nvironment S urvey I. Purpose During the needs assessment MMDI:ACCESS heard from individuals and survivors with disabilities; staff and managers of the partner agencies and the community in general. Using the results of this needs assessment, MMDI:ACCESS developed a strategic plan, which included taking a close look at the accessibility, safety and welcoming nature of each partner site. To do this MMDI:ACCESS developed this survey tool and we will used the results of these surveys to create a barrier removal plan for each partner agency and site. This plan will aid the MMDI:ACCESS partners in making their facilities, as well as their programs and services more responsive to the needs of survivors with disabilities. II. Definitions Accessible Environment: An environment that can be easily entered, used or reached and is usable by as many people as possible. The collaboration believes that agencies, primarily serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence and/or abuse need to ensure programmatic, communication, physical and attitudinal accessibility; and those agencies, primarily serving people with disabilities, need to be accessible and responsive to the individuals they serve who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence and/or abuse. Both types of agencies need to also ensure that survivors with disabilities have access to community-based services, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, disability and/or religion. Objective Finding: Undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable fact (for example, the door is 36Ó wide and this was confirmed by taking the actual measurements) Safe Environment: An environment that affords protection against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered non-desirable MMDI:ACCESS believes that safety is a basic human right and that everyone has the right to live free of domestic and sexual violence and/or abuse. Subjective Finding: Taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias (for example, I felt safe in the office knowing that the receptionist had to buzz people through the door) Welcoming Environment: An environment that greets, receives, or entertains others cordially or hospitably Survey Team Members: MMDI:ACCESS would like to thank you for offering your time and expertise to this project. Each of you has participated in training on the use of this tool and we hope that you will find this fairly easy to use and self-explanatory. If you have questions while participating in the survey please see one of the IndependenceFirst staff members who are heading up the team. While going through the applicable sections please make note of anything you see that concerns you or that you feel is of great benefit. There is no right or wrong answers, and no two of you will likely perceive the site in the same way but we are interested in what you have to say so please feel free to elaborate as much as you need to. Once the team has completed the site survey you will meet to discuss your findings. During this meeting the team will be responsible for coming up with a plan for each site. This plan will look at all three areas (Safe, Accessible and Welcoming) equally. Once a plan is drafted an official Barrier Removal Plan will be submitted with suggestions for making the site more usable by people with disabilities who are/have experienced violence/abuse. ***All material and tools needed to conduct these site surveys will be made available by IndependenceFirst Pre-Site Survey Questionnaire (Complete one for each site) Agency: Site Location: Ą IndependenceFirst Ą Sojourner Family Peace Center Ą City of Milwaukee Health Department Milwaukee Ą County Disability Services Division Structure Type: Number of Stories: Ą Residential/Home Ą Office Building Ą Apartment Building Ą State/County/City Bldg. Ą Other: Please complete table below for each site. Which areas are applicable to the site and the number of each area (i.e. 3 bathrooms) Area Ą # of each area Office Use Only All site survey need Sections 1, 13 and 14 Surveyors need*: Parking Lot/Drop Off Area ____Copies Section 2 Entrances ____Copies Section 3 Building Lobby/Corridors ____Copies Section 4 Reception/ Waiting Room ____Copies Section 5 Offices ____Copies Section 6 Meeting Rooms ____Copies Section 7 Restroom/Bathrooms ____Copies Section 8 Tubs/Showers ____Copies Section 8* *Questions A67 -A105 Bedrooms ____Copies Section 9 Kitchens ____Copies Section 10 Common Areas ____Copies Section 11 Examination Rooms ____Copies Section 12 Safe, Accessible &Welcoming Environment Survey Date: Time of Day: MMDI:ACCESS Partner: Agency Representatives: MMDI:ACCESS Representatives: Location: Survey Team Members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Table of Contents Section 1 Agency Location Pages 8-14 Section 2 Parking Lot/Drop Off Area Pages 15-21 Section 3 Entrances Pages 22-28 Section 4 Building Lobby/Corridors Pages 29-39 Section 5 Reception/ Waiting Room Pages 40-49 Section 6 Offices Pages 50-61 Section 7 Meeting Rooms Pages 62-73 Section 8 Restroom/Bathrooms Pages 74-95 Section 9 Bedrooms Pages 96-106 Section 10 Kitchens Pages 107-119 Section 11 Common Areas Pages 120-130 Section 12 Examination Rooms Pages 131-139 Section 13 Other/Miscellaneous Pages 140-164 Section 14 Blank Template Page 165-167 Key Code for Surveys ĄA Accessibility Questions (based on ADAAG standards) ŇAÓ items are legally required ĄG General Questions Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄS Safety Questions ĄW Welcoming Questions Section 1 Agency Location Section 1 Agency Location-Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 1 Agency Location Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there public transportation in the area? (if no, go to Section 2) YesĄ NoĄ ĄA2 Is the public transportation route closest to the agency accessible (i.e. run accessible buses)? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA3 Are there curb cuts on the shortest route from the nearest accessible public transportation to the agency entrance? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA4 Is the route accessible (at least 60 in. wide)? Width: _______ YesĄ NoĄ Additional Notes on Access: Section 1 Agency Location: Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄG5 Have you ever been to this location before? (if yes skip to W2) Yes Ą No Ą ĄW1 While moving along the route from the bus line to the agency, is it clear where a person needs to go? Are there signs in place to help someone locate the building? Would the person need to get directions to the agency? ĄW2 What is your first impression of the area? ĄW2a If building is located in a business district, are there other businesses open? Are these buildings accessible? Are there a lot of people around? Are there any vacant buildings? Is there graffiti or other indications that the area is neglected? ĄW2b If building is located in a residential neighborhood, are their neighbors at home? Are there people outside? Are the homes kept up? Are there homes up for sale? Are there vacant or boarded up homes? ĄS1 Does the route from the bus to the building seem safe? Are there street lights? Are there things (dumpsters, bushes, etc.) that could be used as a hiding space? ĄS2 Is there a public building that might serve as a safe place (i.e. police or fire station)? ĄS3 Is there a bus shelter at the stop? Is bus stop protected from rain? Are there places to sit at the bus stop? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each bus stop Section 2 Parking Lot & Drop off Area Section 2 Parking Lot & Drop off Area -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 2 Parking Lot & Drop off Area ĄG5 Is there a parking lot for visitors and service users? (if no skip to G2) Yes Ą No Ą Section 2 Parking Lot & Drop off Area Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Are there curb cuts at passenger loading zones? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Are there curb cuts at accessible parking areas? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Are an adequate number of accessible parking spaces available? Yes Ą No Ą Number of accessible spaces: _________ Note the widths of existing spaces: 8 ft. wide plus 5 ft. access aisle Total Spaces Accessible 1 to 25 1 Space 26 to 50 2 Spaces 51-75 3 Spaces 76-100 4 Spaces ĄA4 Are spaces available for lift-equipped vans? Yes Ą No Ą Width/vertical clearance:_____________________ Van accessible = 11 ft wide, 5 ft. wide access aisle, 98 inches vertical clearance. At least one van- accessible space must be provided for every 8 standard accessible spaces. ĄA5 Are accessible spaces marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Are the accessible spaces located on the closest level area of the parking lot? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 2 Parking Lot & Drop off Area: Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄG5 Is there street parking available? Is there a time limit? Is it metered? Are there any accessible/designated spots for people with disabilities? Yes Ą No Ą ĄW1 Are there policies in places that require individuals to be dropped off in alternate locations? How far away is that drop off point? Can a person with a disability get from there to the building easily? Is it an accessible route? ĄW2 When moving from street parking/parking lot and drop off area, is it clear where a person needs to go to get into the building? Are there signs that indicate where the entrance is? Are there signs that indicate where the accessible entrance is? ĄS1 Does the street parking/parking lot and drop off area seem safe? Is the parking lot and drop off area well lit? Are there security cameras on the outside of the building? In the parking lot? Are there security officers/police patrols in the area? ĄS2 When moving from street parking/parking lot or drop off area, are there objects (bushes, dumpster) that block the view of entrance? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each parking lot Section 3 Entrances Section 3 Entrances -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 3 Entrances-Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there a route of travel that does not require the use of stairs? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Do all inaccessible entrances have signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2a If sign is available and mounted above 80 inches, do they have letters at least 3 inches high, with high contrast, and non-glare finish? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2b Do directional and informational signs comply with legibility requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 If there is a ramp to enter, is it accessible? (1:12 Slope) Slope: _________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Does the entrance door have at least 32 inches clear opening (for double door, at least one 32 inch leaf)? Clear opening: ___________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Is there an automatic or power door? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handle? (a person using a wheelchair or crutches needs this space to get close enough to open the door) Clear Space:___________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is the door handle accessible (no higher than 48 in. and operable with a closed fist)? Height:__________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Can exterior doors be opened without too much force (exterior doors <15lbf; recommended is 5 lbf for interior doors)? Force:__________ Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 3 Entrances: Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 If the agency has a security system which requires ringing a bell or pushing an intercom button, is it clearly marked? Is the signage in Braille so everyone knows what to do? Is this within reach of someone in a wheelchair? Can someone who is Deaf use it? How? ĄW2 Is there anything at the entrance that tells a person with a disability where to go? Is there a list of offices, floors, etc.? Is the list accessible? ĄW3 Is there anything at the entrance that says Ňservice dogs welcomeÓ? Is there anything at the entrance that says Ňif you need assistanceÉ.Ó? Are these accessible to all disabilities? ĄS1 Does the entrance seem safe? Is there a security guard at the entrance? Are there security cameras at the entrance? ĄS2 Are there objects (bushes, dumpsters, etc) at the entrance that block the view of the street/parking lot or drop off area? Would a person with a disability need to exit the building to wait for a ride? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each entrance Section 4 Building Lobbies & Corridors Section 4 Building Lobbies and Corridors -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 4 Building Lobbies and Corridors ĄG5 Does the outside entrance lead directly into the reception area/waiting room? (If yes skip to Section 5) Yes Ą No Ą Section 4 Building Lobbies and Corridors Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there an accessible route connecting accessible entrances with all accessible elements and spaces within the building? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide except at doorways? Width__________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Where the accessible route makes a U-turn around an obstacle which is less than 48 inches wide, does the pathway width increase to at least 42 inches on the approaches and 48 inches in the turn? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 If the accessible route is less than 60 inches wide, are there passing spaces at least 60 inches wide and 60 inches long or intersecting corridors allowing passing at reasonable intervals not exceeding 200 feet? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 If objects mounted to the wall have leading edges between 27 and 80 inches from the floor, do they project less than 4 inches into the pathway? (Wall mounted objects with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as the required clear width of an accessible route is not reduced.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Do free-standing objects mounted on posts with leading edges between 27 and 80 inches high project less than 12 inches into the perpendicular route of travel? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is there an accessible path at least 36 inches clear alongside the protruding object? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Is there at least 80 inches clear head room on an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 If there is less than 80 inches clear head room in an area adjoining an accessible route, is there a cane detectable barrier within 27 inches of the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Are the floor surfaces on accessible routes stable, firm, and slip-resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Is the slope of the accessible route no greater than 1:20? OR Where the slope is greater than 1:20, does it comply with the requirements for ramps? Slope:__________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Are exposed edges of carpet fastened to the floor and have trim along their entire length? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch maximum) with a firm pad or no pad underneath it? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 If a revolving door or turnstile is used on an accessible route, is an accessible door or gate provided adjacent to the revolving door or turnstile to facilitate the same use pattern? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 If emergency warning systems are provided, do they include both audible alarms and visual alarms? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Is there signage that provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building? Is sign mounted with centerline 60 inches from floor? Height:_________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17a Does sign have raised characters, sized between 5/8 and 2 inches high, with high contrast? Character height:_______ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17b Is there Brailed text of the same information? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17c Does sign have a pictogram? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Do doors have at least 32 inches clear opening (for double door, at least one 32 inch leaf)? Clear opening: ___________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Is there an automatic or power door? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handle? (a person using a wheelchair or crutches needs this space to get close enough to open the door) Clear Space:___________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Is the door handle accessible (no higher than 48 in. and operable with a closed fist)? Height:__________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Can doors be opened without too much force (exterior doors <15lbf; recommended is 5 lbf for interior doors)? Force:__________ Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 4 Building Lobbies and Corridors Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Is lobby/corridors well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see written materials or other people? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW2 Are lobby/corridors busy? Is moving through the lobby/corridors difficult? Are there a lot of people talking at once? Is there a TV or music playing in the background? Are announcements made over a loud speaker? ĄW3 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Are areas color coded (i.e. arrows, or clocks)? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄW4 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the lobby or along the corridors? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄS1 Is there security or guards in the lobby/corridors? Do service users need to check in or sign in? Do service users need to show an ID to enter? Do service users have to wear a badge or other visitor ID? ĄS2 Are the areas outside of the lobby or corridors restricted? Do service users need to be escorted or buzzed in? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming? Section 5 Reception/Waiting Room Section 5 Reception/Waiting Room -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 5 Reception/Waiting Room ĄG5 Was it difficult to find the reception/waiting room? Was the path clearly marked? Was it accessible? YesĄ NoĄ Section 5 Reception/Waiting Room Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there signage that indicates reception or check in area? Is sign mounted with centerline 60 inches from floor? Height:_________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA1a Does sign have raised characters, sized between 5/8 and 2 inches high, with high contrast? Character height:_______ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA1b Is there Brailed text of the same information? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is there a portion of the main counter that is no more than 36 inches high? Height: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Are the aisles between fixed seating (other than assembly area seating) at least 36 inches wide? Width: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Are there spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Are the tops of tables or counters between 28 and 34 inches high? Height: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Are knee spaces at accessible tables at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep? Height/Width/Depth: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Are forms and other written material available in alternate formats (large print, Braille, simple language, foreign languages)? Yes Ą No Ą Section 5 Reception/Waiting Room-Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Is reception/waiting room area well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see written materials or other people? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW2 Is reception/waiting room busy? Are there a lot of people talking at once? Is there a TV or music playing in the background? Are announcements made over a loud speaker? ĄW3 What colors are the walls in reception or the waiting room? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW4 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Are areas color coded (i.e. arrows, or clocks)? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄW5 Are there chairs in the reception/waiting room? Are there chairs with arm rest and chairs without? Are chairs available in a variety of sizes? Is there a footrest with any of the chairs? Are there chairs that roll and others that do not? ĄW6 If there is educational or informational products available (brochures, booklets, etc.) are they available in alternate formats? Is the material written in a way that people with cognitive, English as a second language or others can read? Is the material disability friendly? Is it survivor friendly? Are they within reach for someone using a wheelchair or for a little person? ĄW7 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the reception/waiting room area? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄS1 Is reception/waiting room in a restricted area? How is it accessed? ĄS2 Is the waiting room crowded? Is there a private waiting area available? ĄS3 Is confidentiality possible at the counter? In the waiting room? While filling out forms? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each reception area/waiting room Section 6 Offices Section 6 Offices -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 6 Offices Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is the accessible route to the program at least 36 in. wide? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA2 Are there any protruding objects from the wall, 27Ó above floor? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA3 Do doors into the program space have at least a 32-inch clear opening? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA4 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA5 Can doors be opened without too much force? Force:________ YesĄ NoĄ ĄA6 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA7 Do emergency alarm systems have both flashing lights and audible signs? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA8 Are signs and room numbers designating permanent rooms and spaces where program is provided accessible? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA9 Are light switches, controls and similar devices at 48 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Are all facility levels, used for programs, accessible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Are elevators accessible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Are lifts accessible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Are exposed edges of carpet fastened to the floor and have trim along their entire length? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch maximum) with a firm pad or no pad underneath it? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 6: Offices Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Are the chairs in the offices available in a variety of sizes? Is there room to transfer from a wheelchair into a regular chair? Are there chairs with arm rest and chairs without? Is there a footrest with any of the chairs? Are there chairs that roll and others that do not? Is there enough space to maneuver a wheel chair? ĄW2 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the offices? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW3 What colors are the walls in the offices? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW4 Are the offices well lit? Are they too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see written materials or other people? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW5 Are scented products (i.e. candles) used? Are there flowers or plants in the office? ĄW6 Is there enough room for an interpreter to also be in the office? Is the layout conducive for an interpreter (i.e. can sit across from individual, does not have to be in front of a window)? ĄW7 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄS1 Does office door lock? Is there a way to call for help? Phone? TTY? ĄS2 Does the office make you feel safe and secure? Is there comfort in this? When a service user is in the office, does his/her back face a door? Does it face a window? ĄS3 Is there enough space between the service user and the staff member? Is there a table or desk between the service user and the staff member? ĄS4 Are there windows in the office? Do they have blinds? Curtains? Do they open? Are there bars on the windows? ĄS5 Are offices private? Is a sound machine used? Is confidentiality possible? Are there distractions from outside the office (i.e. hall or outside)? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each office Section 7 Meeting Rooms Section 7 Meeting Rooms -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 7 Meeting Rooms Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 In assembly areas with fixed seating, is the required number of wheelchair locations provided? Capacity of Seating: Number of Required Wheelchair Locations: 4 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 300 4 301 to 500 6 over 500 6, plus 1 additional space for each total seating capacity increase of 100 YesĄ NoĄ ĄA2 If wheelchair users enter the wheelchair seating space from the side, is the space at least 60 inches deep? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA3 If wheelchair users enter the wheelchair seating space from the front or back, is the space at least 48 inches deep? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA4 Is there at least one companion fixed seat provided next to each wheelchair seating area? YesĄ NoĄ ĄA5 Do wheelchair spaces adjoin an accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in an emergency? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Are the floor surfaces at wheelchair areas level, stable, firm, and slip-resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Are ramps or elevators used for changes in level greater than 1/2 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 In assembly areas where audible communications are integral to the use of the space, is there a permanently installed assistive listening system if (1) the assembly area accommodates 50 or more persons or has an audio-amplification system and (2) it has fixed seats? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 For other assembly areas, is there a permanently installed assistive listening system or adequate number of outlets/wiring to permit use of a portable assistive listening system? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Is the minimum number of receivers provided equal to 4% of the total number of seats, but not less than two? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Where a permanently installed assistive listening system is provided, is there signage installed to notify patrons of the availability of such a system? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Does the signage include the International Symbol for hearing loss? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Is the accessible route to the program at least 36 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Are there any protruding objects from the wall, 27Ó above floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Do doors into the program space have at least a 32-inch clear opening? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Can doors be opened without too much force? Force:________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Do emergency alarm systems have both flashing lights and audible signs? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Are signs and room numbers designating permanent rooms and spaces where program is provided accessible? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 7:Meeting Rooms Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in meeting spaces? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW2 Is the meeting space well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see written materials or other people? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW3 What colors are the walls in the meeting room? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW4 Are non-fixed chairs available in a variety of sizes? Is there room to transfer from a wheelchair into a regular chair? Are there chairs with arm rest and chairs without? Are chairs Is there a footrest with any of the chairs? Are there chairs that roll and others that do not? Is there room to maneuver a wheelchair? ĄW5 Are there policies in place for meetings about flash photography? The use of non-scented products? Others? ĄW6 Does room get overcrowded? Is it difficult to move around? Is there room for interpreters? Are there windows and doors easily accessible? ĄW7 Does sound echo in the room? Is it easy to hear a speaker? Is there distractions/noise from outside? From hallway? ĄW8 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄS1 Is access to the meeting room restricted? Is there an emergency exit? ĄS2 Is seating or set-up of space feel safe? Does it make me feel trapped? Do I have to ask someone to move before I can leave? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each meeting room Section 8 Rest Rooms/Bath Rooms Section 8 Rest Rooms/Bath Rooms -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 8 Rest Rooms/Bath Rooms Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Are the bathing facilities located on an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Do doors into the rest room have at least a 32-inch clear opening? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Can doors be opened without too much force? Force:________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Does the door swing not intrude into the clear floor space at any fixture? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Are there signs at inaccessible rest rooms that give directions to accessible ones? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Are restroom signs accessible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 Is there adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair? (36 in. clear width for forward movement, 5 ft. diameter or t-shaped space for turns. 48 in. minimum clear of door swing between 2 doors of an entry vestibule) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 If there are stalls, is one wheelchair-accessible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Is the stall at least 60 inches wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 If the toilet is wall mounted, is the stall at least 56 inches deep? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If the toilet is a floor mounted model, is the stall at least 59 inches deep? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Is the stall door located at the ŇopenÓ side of the toilet stall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 If the stall is less than 60 inches deep, does the front partition and at least one side partition have toe clearances of at least 9 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 When the stall door is open 90 degrees, is there a clear opening of at least 32 inches measured between the face of the door and the edge of the partition on the latch side? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 If the stall door swings into the stall, is there at least 36 inches additional depth in the stall so that it does not encroach on the clear floor space required at the toilet and is there at least 18 inches of maneuvering space at the latch side of the door? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 If the stall door swings out and the approach is from the latch side, is the aisle approaching the stall at least 42 inches wide? OR If the stall door swings out and the approach is from the hinge side, is the aisle approaching the stall at least 48 inches wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 If the stall door opens out at the end of an aisle, is there at least 18 inches of maneuvering space at the latch side of the stall door? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Where 6 or more toilet stalls are provided, in addition to the 60 inch wide standard stall, is at least one stall 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door provided? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Is the stall door operable with a closed fist? Is there a hook or handle on the inside of the door near the latch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 In the accessible restroom, are there grab bars behind (36Ó long) and on the side wall (42Ó) nearest to the toilet, not extending more than 1 ĄĄĄÓ from wall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 If the toilet is not in a stall and is approached from the front and there is a lavatory alongside the toilet, is there a clear floor space at least 48 inches wide by 66 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 If the toilet is not in a stall and is approached from the side and there is a lavatory alongside the toilet, is there a clear floor space at least 48 inches wide by 56 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA25 If the toilet is not in a stall and there is provision for a lateral transfer (no lavatory alongside the toilet), is there a clear floor space at least 60 inches wide by 56 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA26 If the toilet is not in a stall, is the back grab bar at least 36 inches long with the end closer to the side wall mounted at least 12 inches from the centerline of the toilet? Six inches from the sidewall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA27 Is the side grab bar at least 42 inches long and mounted a maximum 12 inches from the back wall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA28 Are the grab bars horizontal and mounted between 33 and 36 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA29 Is the outside diameter of the grab bar between 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 inch? OR Does the shape provide an equivalent gripping surface? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA30 Is the space between the grab bar and the wall exactly 1-1/2 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA31 Are the grab bars secured so that they do not rotate within their fittings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA32 If a grab bar is located in a recess, is the recess a maximum of 3 inches deep extending at least 18 inches above the rail? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA33 Are grab bars and adjacent walls free of sharp or abrasive elements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA34 Do grab bars have edges with a minimum radius of 1/8 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA35 Is the top of the toilet seat between 17 and 19 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA36 Is the seat a type that does not automatically spring back to a lifted position? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA37 Are flush controls automatic or operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA38 Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA39 Are they mounted on the wide side of the toilet where the clear floor space is provided? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA40 Are the controls no higher than 44 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA41 Is the paper dispenser mounted below the grab bar no more than 36 inches from the back wall and at least 19 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA42 Does the urinal have an elongated rim no more than 17 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA43 Is there a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches which allows a forward approach to the urinal? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA44 Does the clear floor space adjoin or overlap an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA45 Is the surface of the clear floor space stable, firm and slip resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA46 If urinal shields are provided and they do not extend beyond the front edge of the urinal rim, is there at least 29 inches between the two panels? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA47 Are the flush controls automatic or operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA48 Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA49 Are the controls mounted no more than 44 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA50 Is the lavatory rim or counter surface no higher than 34 inches above the finish floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA51 Is there a clearance of at least 29 inches from the floor to the bottom of the apron? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA52 Does the front edge of the lavatory project at least 17 inches from the wall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA53 Is there a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches in front of the lavatory allowing a forward approach? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA54 Is no more than 19 inches of this clear floor space measured underneath the lavatory? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA55 Does the clear floor space adjoin or overlap an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA56 Is the surface of the clear floor space stable, firm and slip resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA57 Are hot water pipes and drain pipes insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA58 Is the area below the lavatory free of sharp or abrasive surfaces? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA59 Can the faucet be operated with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Are they located between 17-19 inches from the front of the vanity or basin? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA60 Is the force required to operate controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA61 If the valve is self-closing, does it remain open for at least 10 seconds? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA62 Where mirrors are provided, does at least one mirror have a bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA63 Is at least one of each dispenser type accessible and on an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA64 Is there a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches in front of the dispenser allowing either a forward or a parallel approach to the dispenser? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA65 Is the surface of the clear floor space stable, firm and slip resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA66 Are soap and other dispensers and hand dryers within reach (48Ó high for front approach and 54Ó side for side approach) and usable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą Showers and Tubs Ą Not Applicable Skip Questions A67-A105 ĄA67 Is there an accessible shower or tub (with seat)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA68 Tub: Is there adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (30Óx 60Ó with seat and 30Ó x 75Ó with seat at back of the tub)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA69 Tub: Are there dual grab bars (24Ó min., 48Ó if seat is at the back of the tub)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA70 Is a securely mounted in-tub seat or built-in seat provided at the head of the tub? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA71 Shower: Is there adequate maneuvering floor space for a person using a wheelchair (36Óx 60Ó roll in shower stalls and 36Ó x 48Ó in transfer stalls)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA72 Is there a maximum ĄĄĄÓ curb at shower? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA73 Are controls and shower units located within reach (when a seat is provided)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA74 Can faucets and other controls be operated with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA75 Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA76 Is there a shower spray unit with a hose at least 60 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA77 Can the shower spray unit be used both as a hand-held and as a fixed shower head? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA78 If provided, are bathtub enclosures designed so that they do not obstruct the controls or transfer from a wheelchair onto the bathtub seat or into the bathtub? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA79 If an enclosure is provided on the bathtub, is there no track mounted on the bathtub rim? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA80 If the shower stall is a transfer type, is it exactly 36 by 36 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA81 In a transfer type shower, is there a seat mounted between 17 and 19 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA82 Does the seat extend the full depth of the stall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA83 Is the seat L-shaped? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA84 Is the seat on the wall opposite the controls? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA85 In a transfer type shower, are grab bars provided between 33 and 36 inches above the floor along the control wall and half the back wall (but not behind the seat)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA86 If curbs are provided in a transfer type shower, are they no higher than 1/2 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA87 In public or common use bathing facilities, if the shower stall is a roll-in type, is it at least 30 by 60 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA88 Is there at least a 36 by 60 inch clear floor space alongside the roll-in shower? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA89 In a roll-in shower, does a grab bar extend around three sides? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA90 Is there no curb at the roll-in shower? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA91 In a roll-in shower, are the faucets and other controls located on the back wall or on a side wall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA92 In a roll-in shower required in accessible guest rooms in transient lodging, is there a folding seat affixed to the wall adjacent to the controls? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA93 In a roll-in shower required in accessible guest rooms in transient lodging, are grab bars provided between 33 and 36 inches above the floor around two sides? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA94 Is there no curb at the roll-in shower? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA95 In all accessible showers, can faucets and other controls be operated with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA96 Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA97 In all accessible showers, does the shower spray unit have a hose at least 60 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA98 Can the shower spray unit be used both as a hand-held and as a fixed shower head? Is it mounted with the handle no higher than 48 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA99 Is the outside diameter of the grab bar between 1-1/4 inch and 1-1/2 inch? OR Does the shape provide an equivalent gripping surface? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA100 Is the space between grab bars and walls exactly 1- 1/2 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA101 Are the grab bars secured so that they do not rotate within the fittings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA102 If a grab bar is located in a recess, is the recess a maximum of 3 inches deep extending at least 18 inches above the rail? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA103 Are the grab bar edges free of sharp or abrasive elements and do edges have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA104 If a shower stall enclosure is provided for an accessible shower, is it located so that it does not obstruct the controls or obstruct transfer from a wheelchair into the shower seat? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 8 Rest Rooms/Bath Rooms Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 If someone is unable to take care of their own person cares, does the program have a plan for what to do? Is there a companion rest room available? Is this locked or can someone use it without asking for assistance? ĄW2 Is the restroom/bathroom well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW3 What colors are the walls in the restroom/bathroom? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW4 Are there chemicals or air freshener being used? Is there hypoallergenic soaps available for use? ĄW5 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the rest rooms/bathrooms? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW6 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄS1 Do restroom/bathroom doors lock? Is there a way to call for help if needed? Is there a phone in the restroom/bathroom? Is there policy regarding cell phone use in restroom/bathroom? ĄS2 Is the location of the restroom/bathroom in a secluded area? Is access restricted? Is restroom/bathroom private? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each restroom/bathroom Section 9 Bedrooms Section 9 Bedrooms -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 9 Bedrooms Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Are there adequate accessible bedrooms? Fully Accessible # of Beds # of Accessible Beds 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 Accessible to People with Hearing Impairments # of Beds # of Accessible Beds 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is at least one of each type of amenity (e.g., washers, dryers, and similar equipment) in each common area accessible and located on an accessible route to any accessible sleeping room? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Is there accessible routes to bedroom at least 36 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Does an accessible route at least 36 in. wide connect all accessible spaces and elements within the accessible sleeping rooms, including telephones? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Is the doorway at least 32 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Can doors be opened without too much force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 Do accessible sleeping rooms have maneuvering space at least 36 inches wide located along both sides of a bed? OR Where two beds are provided, is there at least a 36 inch wide maneuvering space located between the two beds? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Is there clear space at accessible controls and elements, storage facilities and non-fixed furnishing (30Ó x 48Ó)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Is there space to maneuver a wheelchair (60 inched turning space or 36-36-36 inches T- space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Are shelves in storage facilities 54Ómax height and 24Ó max depth? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Are additional sleeping rooms for persons with hearing impairments provided? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Are auxiliary visual alarms provided in the accessible rooms? OR Are electrical outlets provided (including one connected to the facilityŐs central alarm system) to enable room occupants to utilize portable devices provided by the operator of the facility? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Are visual notification devices to alert room occupants of incoming telephone calls and a door knock or bell provided in the accessible sleeping rooms? OR Are electrical outlets provided to enable room occupants to utilize portable devices provided by the operator of the facility? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Are visual notification devices not connected to the auxiliary visual alarm signal devices? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Is there an accessible outlet for charging a wheelchair? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Access: Section 9 Bedrooms Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Is accessible bedroom(s) separate from rest of bedrooms? On a different floor? Different location? Is there a hospital bed on site? ĄW2 If someone is unable to get themselves in and out of bed by themselves, is there a plan? Can personal care workers come in to assist with these tasks? ĄW3 Do they have ŇtasksÓ requirements that may require individuals to have to clean the bedrooms? Does the program have an alternate task if the person is unable to do this because of a disability? ĄW4 What colors are the walls in the bedroom? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW5 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the bedrooms? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW6 Is the restroom/bathroom well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW7 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄS1 Can the bedroom doors be locked? Is access to bedrooms restricted? Can I get help if I need it? Is there somewhere to lock up my valuables? ĄS2 Does the room feel safe? What is there about the room that makes it feel this way? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming: Complete above questions for each bedroom Section 10 Kitchens Section 10 Kitchens -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 10 Kitchens Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there an accessible route (to the kitchen and to accessible controls and elements and fixed or built in storage facilities) at least 36 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is the doorway at least 32 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Can doors be opened without too much force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48 inches provided for a front or parallel approach to cabinets, counters, sinks, and appliances? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Are countertops and sinks mounted no more than 34 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Is at least 50% of the shelf space in cabinets or refrigerator/freezers within the reach ranges of between 15 inches and 48 inches for a front approach and between 9 inches and 54 inches for a parallel approach? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 Is there clearance under the sink? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Is there an accessible work surfaces 36Ó high and 36Ó wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Can the faucet be operated with a closed fist and operated with a max. of 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Is no more than 19 inches of this clear floor space measured underneath the lavatory? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Does the clear floor space adjoin or overlap an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Is the surface of the clear floor space stable, firm and slip resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Are hot water pipes and drain pipes insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Is the area below the sink free of sharp or abrasive surfaces? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Can the faucet be operated with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Is the force required to operate controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Are the aisles between fixed seating (other than assembly area seating) at least 36 inches wide? Width: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Are the spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 Are the tops of tables or counters between 28 and 34 inches high? Height: ________ Yes Ą No Ą ĄA25 Are knee spaces at accessible tables at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep? Height/Width/Depth: ________ Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Accessibility: Section 10 Kitchens Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄW2 Is the kitchen well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW3 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the kitchen? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW4 What colors are the walls in the kitchen? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW5 If someone is unable to feed themselves, does the program have a plan? What is the plan? ĄW6 Will the program allow a personal care worker to come in to help with this task? ĄW7 If someone requires a special diet or needs access to food, does the program have a plan? What is the plan ĄW8 Does the program have ŇtasksÓ requirements that may require individuals to have to clean the kitchen? Are there alternate tasks if the person is unable to do this because of a disability? ĄW9 Does the program have ŇtasksÓ requirements that may require individuals to have to fix meals? Are there alternate tasks if the person is unable to do this because of a disability? ĄS1 How is safety addressed in the kitchen area? Is there a phone to call for help? Is there fire extinguishers? Anti-bacterial soap? Are notes/instructions/posted signs accessible? ĄS2 Is it possible for others to take food or medications stored in the refrigerator? Are things locked up? Is a staff person required to retrieve food or medications? ĄS3 How safe does the kitchen area seem? Do participants have free access to things that could be used as a weapon, such as knives? Is there restricted access to kitchen? Areas of the kitchen? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming Complete above questions for each kitchen Section 11 Common Areas Section 11 Common Areas-Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 11 Common Areas Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there accessible route to common area at least 36 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Does an accessible route at least 36 in. wide connect all accessible spaces and elements within the common area, including telephones? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Is the doorway at least 32 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Can doors be opened without too much force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is there adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair? (36 in. clear width for forward movement, 5 ft. diameter or t-shaped space for turns. 48 in. minimum clear of door swing between 2 doors of an entry vestibule) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA8 Are electrical receptacles at 18Ó above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA9 Are light switches at 44Ó to 48Ó? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If a permanently installed telephone is provided in the accessible rooms, does it have a volume control capable of a minimum of 12 dbA and a maximum of 18 dbA above normal? If an automatic reset is provided, then 18 dbA may be exceeded. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Is there an accessible electrical outlet within 4 feet of a telephone connection to facilitate the use of a text telephone? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Are there any protruding objects from the wall, 27Ó above floor? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Accessibility Section 11 Common Areas Part 2 Suggested Actions-Not Legally Required ĄW1 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄW2 Is the common area well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW3 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the common area? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW4 What colors are the walls in the common area? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW5 If there is a television is it capable of displaying closed captioning? Can closed captioning be displayed without affecting the volume? Are other forms of entertainment accessible? If the program offers reading material for individuals, is this available in alternate formats? ĄW6 Are there is ŇtasksÓ requirements that may require individuals to have to clean the common area? Are alternate tasks available if the person is unable to do these tasks because of a disability? ĄW7 Are scented products (i.e. candles) used? Are there flowers or plants in the office? ĄS1 It the common area crowded? Are there a lot of people/chairs/other furniture in the room? ĄS2 What activities are held in the common area? Is confidentiality possible in the area? ĄS3 Are there rules of conduct posted for the common area? Are these available in alternate formats? What happens to people who break the rules of conduct? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming Complete above questions for each common area Section 12 Examination Rooms Section 12 Examination Rooms -Overall ĄG1 What is the first thing you see/notice? ĄG2 What is your first impression? ĄG3 What are the strengths? ĄG4 What are the weaknesses? Section 12 Examination Rooms Part 1- ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required ĄA1 Is there accessible route to common area at least 36 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Does an accessible route at least 36 in. wide connect all accessible spaces and elements within the common area, including telephones? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Is the doorway at least 32 in. wide? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 On the pull side of doors, next to the handle, is there at least 18 in. of clear wall space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Can doors be opened without too much force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Are door handles 48 in. high or less and operable with a closed fist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is there adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair? (36 in. clear width for forward movement, 5 ft. diameter or t-shaped space for turns. 48 in. minimum clear of door swing between 2 doors of an entry vestibule) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Where floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch thick or less) with a firm pad or no pad underneath? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Height adjustable examination table and procedure chair, with a minimum height of 19 inches from the floor to the top of the cushion. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Examination table and procedure chair with extra-wide cushion top (24 inches or greater) and higher weight capacities (400 lb. or greater) for larger patients. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Adjustable handrails and/ or side panels for examination table and procedure chair Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Examination table and procedure chair with adjustable and locking foot/ leg supports Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Examination table and procedure chair with elcro positioning straps Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Examination table and procedure chair with articulating knee crutches. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 A wheelchair scale-either folding, stationary or platform Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Are forms and other written material available in alternate formats (large print, Braille, simple language, foreign languages)? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes on Accessibility Section 12 Examination Rooms Part 2 ĄW1 Is the floor carpeted or tiled? Is there a pattern to the floor? Does the floor make it difficult to navigate? Is it distracting? Is it uneven? ĄW2 Is the examination room well lit? Is it too bright? Would someone with low vision be able to see? Would lighting be distracting for someone who has difficulty paying attention? Does the lighting make a noise? Does lighting flicker? ĄW3 Are there posters or other artwork displayed in the examination room? Is it empowering work? Is it scary work? Does it relate across cultures? Disabilities? Ages? Survivors? ĄW4 What colors are the walls in the examination room? Are multiple colors used? Are the colors calming? Are they bright? Are they distracting? Are they patterned? ĄW7 Is there enough room for an interpreter to also be in the examination room? Is the layout conducive for an interpreter (i.e. can sit across from individual, does not have to be in front of a window)? ĄS1 Are there windows in the examination room? Do they have blinds? Curtains? Do they open? Are there bars on the windows? ĄS2 Are offices private? Is a sound machine used? Is confidentiality possible? Are there distractions from outside the office (i.e. hall or outside)? Additional Notes on Safety/Welcoming Complete above questions for each examination room Section 13 Other/Miscellaneous Section 13 Other/Miscellaneous: ADAAG Regulations-Legally Required Water Fountains ĄA1 Is the accessible drinking fountain on an accessible route? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 If the unit is free-standing or built-in and does not have a clear space underneath it, does it have a clear floor space alongside it at least 30 by 48 inches which allows a wheelchair user to make a parallel approach? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 If the unit is wall- or post-mounted, is there a clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the floor which is at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Does such a unit also have a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches perpendicular to the unit allowing a forward approach? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 If a wall mounted drinking fountain has a leading edge between 27 and 80 inches from the floor, does it project less than 4 inches into the pathway? (Wall mounted fountains with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as the required clear width of an accessible route is not reduced). Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is the spout outlet no higher than 36 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is the spout at the front of the unit, with a water flow trajectory parallel or nearly parallel to the front edge? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 If the fountain has a round or oval bowl, is the water flow within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Is the water flow at least 4 inches high to allow the insertion of a cup under the flow? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Are the controls located on the front or the side near the front edge? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Are the controls operable with one hand? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Are the controls operable without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Is the force to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes: Accessibility Additional Notes: Safety (i.e. is the drinking fountain located in a safe area?...etc) Additional Notes: Welcoming (i.e. is it easy to find and use the drinking fountain?...etc) Complete above questions for each water fountain Public Pay Telephones ĄA1 Does the accessible telephone have at least 30 by 48 inches clear floor space that allows either a forward or parallel approach by wheelchair users? (Where two or more banks of public telephones are provided on a floor, at least one telephone per floor must allow a forward approach and be mounted so the highest operable part is no higher than 48 inches.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is there an accessible route at least 36 inches wide adjoining or overlapping the clear floor space? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 If the clear floor space allows only a forward approach, is the highest operable part of the telephone no more than 48 inches from the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Are telephone books also within these reach ranges? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Does the telephone have pushbutton controls unless such service is unavailable? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is the cord from the telephone to the handset at least 29 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is each accessible telephone equipped with a volume control? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Are 25% of all other public telephones equipped with volume controls and dispersed among all types of public telephones? (Public telephones include public pay telephones and public closed-circuit telephones.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Are volume controlled telephones identified by a sign showing a handset with radiating sound waves? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Are telephones hearing aid compatible? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If there are 4 or more public pay telephones (with at least one in an interior location), is there at least one interior public text telephone? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 If an interior public pay telephone is provided in a stadium or arena, convention center, a hotel with a convention center, or a covered mall, is there at least one interior public text telephone in the facility? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 If there is a public pay telephone in or adjacent to a hospital emergency room, a hospital recovery room, or a hospital waiting room, is there a public text telephone in each such location? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 If a required text telephone is not provided, is equivalent facilitation provided? (e.g., A portable text telephone may be made available in a hotel at the registration desk if it is available on a 24-hour basis for use with nearby public pay telephones. In this instance, at least one public pay telephone must have a shelf and outlet complying with 4.31.9(2) (see below) to accommodate a portable text telephone. In addition, if an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone handset cord must be sufficiently long so as to allow connection of the text telephone and the telephone receiver. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Is a required text telephone permanently mounted within, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 If an acoustic coupler is used, is the telephone cord sufficiently long enough to allow connection of the text telephone to the telephone receiver? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Are required text telephones identified by the international TDD symbol? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Is the directional signage to the nearest text telephone, placed adjacent to all telephone banks which do not contain a text telephone? (If the facility does not have any telephone banks, the directional signage must be provided at the entrance (e.g., in a building directory.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 If there are 3 or more telephones in an interior bank of telephones, does at least one telephone have a shelf and electrical outlet for use with a portable text telephone? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Is the shelf large enough to accommodate a text telephone and does it provide at least 6 inches of vertical clearance? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Is the telephone handset capable of being placed flush on the surface of the shelf? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 If a wall-mounted telephone has leading edges between 27 and 80 inches from the floor, does it project less than 4 inches into the pathway? (Wall mounted telephones or their enclosures with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as the required clear width of an accessible route is not reduced.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA25 If a telephone is mounted on a post with leading edges between 27 and 80 inches high, does it project less than 12 inches into a perpendicular route of travel? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA26 Is there an accessible route at least 36 inches wide alongside the telephone? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes: Accessibility Additional Notes: Safety (i.e. is the pay phone located in a safe area?...etc) Additional Notes: Welcoming (i.e. is there a chair to sit on when you are on the phone? Are there useful numbers posted, like for taxis or hotlines?...etc.) Complete above questions for each public telephone Elevators ĄA1 Is the elevator operation automatic? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is the elevator self-leveling and does the floor of the elevator automatically come within 1/2 inch of the floor landing at each stop? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Is the horizontal gap between the car floor platform and the landing edge no greater than 1-1/4 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Are the buttons raised or flush (not recessed)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Do the buttons have visual signals to indicate when each call is registered and answered? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is the button designating the "up" direction above the "down" button? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Are the hallway call buttons centered at 42 inches above the floor? Are the buttons at least 3/4 inches in the smallest dimension? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 If there is an object below the buttons, does it project no more than 4 inches into the elevator lobby? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Is there a visible and audible signal at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 Do audible signals sound once for "up" and twice for "down," or do they have verbal annunciators that say "up" or "down"? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 Are visible signals also provided and are they: Mounted so that the centerline is at least 72 inches above the floor; At least 2-1/2 inches in the smallest dimension; and, Visible from the vicinity of the hall call button? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Does each elevator hoistway entrance have raised floor designations on each door jamb centered 60 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Are the floor designation letters or numerals 2 inches high? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Are the letters or numerals raised at least 1/32 inch upper case, and sans serif or simple serif type? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Are the letters or numerals accompanied with Braille? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Do the elevator doors open and close automatically? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Do they re-open automatically without contact if an obstruction passes through the opening between 5 inches and 29 inches above the floor? Does this reopening device remain effective for at least 20 seconds? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 Is the time from when the elevator's arrival is signaled until the doors begin to close at least 5 seconds? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 If any hoistway door is farther than 7.5 feet from the hall call button, does the time increase? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Do the elevator doors remain fully open for at least 3 seconds? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Does the floor area of the car allow maneuvering room for wheelchair users to enter the car, reach the controls, and exit? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 Are the floors in and adjacent to the elevator stable, firm, and slip-resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA25 Is the illumination level at the car controls, the platform, and the car threshold and landing sill at least 5 footcandles? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA26 Are the car control buttons at least 3/4 inch in their smallest dimension? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA27 Are the controls raised or flush? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA28 Are the controls designated by raised standard alphabet characters, arabic numerals, or standard elevator symbols that are placed immediately to the left of the buttons? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA29 Are the raised characters and numbers at least 5/8 inch high and raised at least 1/32 inch? Are the raised characters and numbers upper case, and sans serif or simple serif? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA30 Do the controls also have Braille designations? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA31 Do the numbers and characters contrast with the background (light-on-dark or dark-on- light)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA32 Is the button for the main entry floor designated by a raised star? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA33 Do the floor buttons have visual indicators to show when each call is registered and are they extinguished when each call is answered? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA34 Are the floor buttons no higher than 48 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA35 Are the emergency controls grouped at the bottom of the panel with centerlines no less than 35 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA36 If the cars have side opening doors are the controls located on the side or front wall adjacent to the doors? If the cars have center opening doors, are the controls located on the front wall? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA37 Is there a visual car position indicator above the car control panel or over the door to indicate the floor level? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA38 Are the numerals at least 1/2 inch high? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA39 Do the numerals illuminate? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA40 If an emergency two-way communication system between the elevator and a point outside the hoistway is provided, does it comply with ASME A17.1-1990? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA40 Is the highest operable part of the communication system no higher than 48 inches above the floor? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA41 Is the communication system identified by a raised symbol and lettering located adjacent to the device? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA42 Is the raised symbol and lettering between 5/8 inch and 2 inches high and raised at least 1/32 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA43 Is the raised lettering upper case, and sans serif or simple serif? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA44 Is the raised lettering accompanied Braille? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA45 Do the symbol and lettering contrast with the background (light-on-dark or dark-on- light)? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA46 If the system uses a handset, is the length of the cord from the panel to the handset at least 29 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA47 Is the communication system usable without voice communication? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA48 If the communication system is in a closed compartment, is the hardware on the compartment door operable with one hand, and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA49 Is the force required to operate controls no greater than 5 lbf? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes: Accessibility Additional Notes: Safety (i.e. is the elevator located in a safe area?, are there security cameras inside the elevator?...etc) Additional Notes: Welcoming (i.e. what color is the interior of the elevator? Is it decorated?...etc.) Complete above questions for each elevator Ramps ĄA1 Is the ramp slope 1:12 or less? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Is the rise for any run a maximum of 30 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Is the cross slope of the ramp surface no greater than 1:50? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Is the ramp surface stable, firm and slip-resistant? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 Is the smaller dimension of grate openings no more than 1/2 inch, and are long dimensions of rectangular gaps placed perpendicular to the usual direction of travel? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is the clear width (between handrails) of the ramp at least 36 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Is there a level landing at the top and bottom of each ramp and each ramp run? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 Is each landing at least as wide as the ramp and at least 60 inches long? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 Where the ramp changes direction, is there a landing of at least 60 by 60 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 If a doorway is located on a landing, does the area in front of the door comply with the maneuvering space requirements for doors? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If a ramp or landing has a drop off, does it have a minimum 2 inch curb, a wall, railings, or projecting surfaces which prevent people from falling off? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Are outside ramps and their approaches designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 If the ramp rises more than 6 inches or is longer than 72 inches, does it have a handrail on each side? (Handrails are not required on curb ramps or adjacent to seating in assembly areas.) Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 On dogleg or switchback ramps, is the inside handrail continuous? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Are the gripping surfaces continuous? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Are handrails fixed so that they do not rotate within their fittings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Is the top of the handrail between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 At ends of handrails, are there at least 12 inches of handrail, parallel to the floor or ground surface, extending beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Are the ends of handrails rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Diameter: Is the diameter of the handrail between 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 inches? OR Does the shape provide an equivalent gripping surface? Note: Standard pipe sizes designated by the industry as 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches are acceptable for purposes of this section. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Is the clear space between handrails and walls exactly 1-1/2 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 If a handrail is located in a recess, is the recess no more than 3 inches deep extending at least 18 inches above the top of the rail? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA25 Do the handrails meet the structural strength requirements for bending stress and shear stress? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA26 Do the fasteners meet the structural strength requirements for shear force and tensile force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA27 Are handrail edges free of sharp or abrasive elements and do they have edges with a minimum radius of 1/8 inch? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes: Accessibility Additional Notes: Safety (i.e. is the ramp located in a safe area?...etc) Additional Notes: Welcoming (i.e is the ramp easy to find? Is it open?..etc.) Complete above questions for each ramp Stairs ĄA1 In any one flight of stairs, do all the steps have uniform riser heights and tread widths? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA2 Are the risers closed? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA3 Are the treads at least 11 inches measured from riser to riser? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA4 Do the nosings project no more than 1-1/2 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA5 If nosings do project, do the risers slope toward the nosings or are nosings angled not less than 60 degrees from horizontal to prevent tripping in an ascending direction? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA6 Is the radius of the curvature at the leading edge of the tread no more than 1/2 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA7 Do stairways have continuous handrails along both sides? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA10 On dogleg or switchback stairs, is the inside handrail continuous at landings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA11 At ends of handrails, is there at least 12 inches of handrail parallel to the floor beyond the top riser? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA12 At ends of handrails, is there at least one tread width of sloping handrail plus at least 12 inches of horizontal handrail beyond the bottom riser? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA13 If the handrail extension protrudes into an accessible route, is the handrail extension rounded to be 27 inches or less from the floor in compliance with 4.4? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA14 Is the clearance between walls and handrails exactly 1-1/2 inches? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA15 Is the gripping surface uninterrupted by newel posts or other obstructions? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA16 Are the tops of handrails between 34 and 38 inches above the stair nosings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA17 Are the ends of handrails rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall or post? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA18 Are handrails fixed so that they do not rotate within their fittings? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA19 Is the outside diameter of the handrail between 1-1/4 inches and 1-1/2 inches? OR Does the shape provide an equivalent gripping surface? Note: Standard pipe sizes designated by the industry 1-1/4 to as 1-1/2 inches are acceptable for purposes of this section. Yes Ą No Ą ĄA20 If a handrail is located in a recess, is the recess no more than 3 inches deep extending at least 18 inches above the top of the rail? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA21 Do the handrails meet the structural strength requirements for bending stress and shear stress? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA22 Do the fasteners meet the structural strength requirements for shear force and tensile force? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA23 Are handrail edges free of sharp or abrasive elements and do they have edges with a minimum radius of 1/8 inch? Yes Ą No Ą ĄA24 Are outdoor stairs and their approaches designed so that water does not accumulate on walking surfaces? Yes Ą No Ą Additional Notes: Accessibility Additional Notes: Safety (i.e. are the stairs located in a safe area?...etc) Additional Notes: Welcoming (i.e. are the stairs open or closed? What color is the stairwell?...etc.) Complete above questions for each set of stairs Section 14 Blank Template Area/Room Name/Description: What is the first thing you see/notice? What is your first impression? What are the strengths? What are the weaknesses? Area/Room Name/Description: Access Issues: Safety Issues: Welcoming Issues: Strengths: Additional Comments: Make additional copies as needed and complete for any spaces/areas/rooms that do not fall under categories listed previously