FACILITY ACCESSIBLILTY CHECKLIST

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Guidelines and Standards as outlined by
The Americans with Disabilities Act

"Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities."

PURPOSE

The intent of this document is to assist association representatives in determining a facility's level of compliance in meeting the architectural standards set out in the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are no direct references to minimum codes for compliance and not all aspects of the standards released by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board are addressed in the checklist. For further information, contact:

Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Branch
1331 F. Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington DC 20004-1111
Phone 202-272-5434

Note: Appreciation is extended to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine for their assistance in developing these guidelines.

ENTRANCES, CORRIDORS AND STAIRS

Is the accessible entrance clearly marked?
Yes_______ No_______
Is a primary entrance accessible with clear opening of 32" or more?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the primary entrance equipped with an automatic door?
Yes_______ No_______
Is at least one entrance ramped or at ground level with no steps? (Service entrance is not acceptable.)
Yes_______ No_______
Are doors relatively easy to open (requiring no more than 8.5 lbs. for push and pull and 5.0 lbs. for sliding doors).
Yes_______ No_______
Are doormats stationary, flat or recessed, and less than ½" thick?
Yes_______ No_______
Are handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices on accessible doors easily grasped so they could be operated with a closed fist?
Yes_______ No_______
Do automatic and/or power assisted doors operate in a manner and direction that does not present a hazard to guests?
Yes_______ No_______
Are ramps provided where there are stairs?
Yes_______ No_______

WALKS, CURBS, AND RAMPS

Are grounds, walks, and floor surfaces along accessible routes even, stable, firm, and relatively non-slip under most weather conditions?
Yes_______ No_______
Do sidewalks and ramps have a 36" clear opening with an occasional allowance for turning and passing?
Yes_______ No_______
Do ramps have a 5' level landing at the top, bottom and at ramp direction change or at 30" vertical intervals?
Yes_______ No_______
Do all temporary ramps meet standard ramp requirements and are they securely anchored?
Yes_______ No_______
Do sidewalks and ramps with a slope greater than 1:20 have handrails on both sides?
Yes_______ No_______

PARKING GUEST ROOMS

Are parking spaces for persons with disabilities clearly identified by the international access symbol?
Yes_______ No_______
How many guestrooms are specially designed for people with disabilities? (Number should be 1 – 25) _______
Do spaces have 5 foot access aisles?
Yes_______ No_______
Are rooms located close to elevators?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there one accessible space for each 25 spaces? (up to 100)
Yes_______ No_______
Are reserved spaces located on the shortest possible accessible route to an accessible building entrance?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there at least one clearly marked accessible route from the parking area to the facility?
Yes_______ No_______
Do some of the accessible parking spaces have adequate vertical and horizontal clearance (minimum 96" high and 156" wide?)
Yes_______ No_______
If the facility has a parking garage, are there some spaces available in areas with a minimum 96" ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles?
Yes_______ No_______

HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Has the facility's staff received special instruction on the needs of people with disabilities?
Yes_______ No_______
Are all emergency exit doors clearly marked, with a 32" clear opening and equipped with a crash bar?
Yes_______ No_______
Are doors leading to potentially dangerous areas identifiable to the touch by textured surface on the handle, knob or pull?
Yes_______ No_______
Are all audible alarms accompanied by simultaneous visual signals?
Yes_______ No_______

GUEST SERVICES

Does facility offer check-in service at counter height appropriate for people in wheelchairs?
Yes_______ No_______
Has the facility staff received training in how to assist guests with disabilities e.g., restaurant service, health club?
Yes_______ No_______

IN THESE SPECIALLY ADAPTED GUESTROOMS:

Do entry, bathroom, and closet doors have a clear opening of 32" with maximum threshold height of ½"?
Yes_______ No_______
Do doors have adequate maneuvering clearance at approaches?
Yes_______ No_______
Do guestrooms and bathroom allow sufficient turning space for a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Are mirrors mounted within 40" of floor?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the sink mounted at least 29" from the floor measured from the bottom of the apron for wheelchair knee clearance, and is the drain pipe at least 9" high for toe clearance?
Yes_______ No_______
Is protective covering used on bathroom hot water pipes under the sink to prevent burns to persons in wheelchairs?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the toilet seat between 17" and 19" high?
Yes_______ No_______
Are sink and tub controls easy to operate with a closed fist?
Yes_______ No_______
Do shower and tub combinations have curtains rather than glass doors?
Yes_______ No_______
Are grab bars mounted by the toilet and in the tub and shower?
Yes_______ No_______
Are shower benches available for use in the tub?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there a 60" long flexible hose with a hand-held showerhead available?
Yes_______ No_______
Does bed sit off floor to accommodate a lift by the bed?
Yes_______ No_______
Are amplified phones and/or TDDs available in guestrooms?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there a visual alert system available in some guestrooms for the safety of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Yes_______ No_______
Are telephones, light switches, electric outlets (for charging power chairs), temperature controls, drapery pulls, and towel racks within reach of someone in a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Are these rooms as attractively decorated and offer same amenities as the regular guestrooms?
Yes_______ No_______

PUBLIC REST ROOMS

Are there accessible rest rooms for each sex clearly marked adjacent to public areas?
Yes_______ No_______
Do rest room entrances have a door with a clear opening of 32" or 48" between entry doors?
Yes_______ No_______
Do bathroom doors require more than 8.5 lbs. of push or pull to open?
Yes_______ No_______
Once inside, is there sufficient room for a wheelchair to negotiate corridor to bathroom stalls?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there a mirror mounted within 40" of the floor?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the sink mounted at least 29" from the floor (measured from the bottom of the apron) for wheelchair knee clearance, the drain pipe at least 9" from the floor for toe clearance and total height no more than 34" from floor?
Yes_______ No_______
Is insulation or protective covering used on bathroom hot water pipes under the sink to prevent burns to persons in wheelchairs?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there clear floor space provided in front of the sink to allow for forward approach of a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Are faucet controls the push or lever type?
Yes_______ No_______
Are rest room dispensers and accessories within reach of a person seated in a wheelchair (no higher than 54" from the floor)?
Yes_______ No_______
Is at least one rest room stall available with a clear opening of 32"?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the accessible toilet stall (60" wide) arranged in such a way to provide side approach by someone in a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Are the flush controls and toilet paper rolls positioned in such a way that someone using a side approach to the toilet can reach them?
Yes_______ No_______
Are the flush controls hand operated and mounted no more than 44" above the floor?
Yes_______ No_______
Are the grab bars of sufficient length located along the side and back of the toilet to facilitate transfers into/out of a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Does the men's rest room have at least one staff type or wall-hung urinal with elongated rim at a maximum of 17" above the floor?
Yes_______ No_______

MEETING ROOMS

Do the doors to meeting rooms have a clear opening of 32"?
Yes_______ No_______
Are meeting room floors non-slip, level, and independently negotiable by persons in wheelchairs?
Yes_______ No_______
Are there temporary ramps available for use with all raised podiums or head tables?
Yes_______ No_______
Do ramps have hand rails and edge protection?
Yes_______ No_______
Are microphones available that can be easily adjusted and are flexible to use?
Yes_______ No_______

ELEVATORS

Are the elevators close to the meeting room areas?
Yes_______ No_______
Is there any public meeting space in the building that is not accessible by elevator?
Yes_______ No_______
Is a visual as well as an audible signal used to identify direction of elevator travel (sound once for up, twice for down)?
Yes_______ No_______
Does the elevator accommodate a wheelchair with inside dimensions no less than 54" X 80" and a clear door opening of 36"?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the space between the floor and the elevator platform no greater than 1 ¼"?
Yes_______ No_______
Are the elevator doors equipped with an automatic door reopening safety system?
Yes_______ No_______
Are call buttons 42" above the floor, with raised or Braille floor designations?
Yes_______ No_______
Are interior elevator controls less than 54" above the floor?
Yes_______ No_______
9.Is the area in front of elevator call buttons kept free from obstructions to allow access by someone in a wheelchair?
Yes_______ No_______
Does accessibility require the use of non-public facilities e.g. employee/ service elevators to reach meeting rooms?
Yes_______ No_______
Are there voiceless emergency telephones?
Yes_______ No_______
Are there audible and visual annunciators and floor position indicators?
Yes_______ No_______

POOL/HEALTH CLUB

Has accommodation been made so that these facilities are accessible and functional for people with disabilities?
Yes_______ No_______

RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES

Are these facilities on an accessible route?
Yes_______ No_______
Do entrances to food service establishments have a door with a 32" clear opening, single effort door pull, and negotiable thresholds?
Yes_______ No_______
Are tables accessible (27" clearance under the table and 30" in width)?
Yes_______ No_______
Are cafeteria/buffet lines accessible (at least 36" wide with adequate turning space at corners)?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the restaurant staff able and willing to make reasonable accommodations (minor menu changes, reading menus, tray assistance)?
Yes_______ No_______
Are lounges accessible, including tables, aisles, game room, and dance floor?
Yes_______ No_______

List any areas not accessible and state why. (If more space is needed, please use a separate sheet of paper.

area not accessible	reason not accessible

PUBLIC TELEPHONES AND WATER FOUNTAINS

Is one telephone with both the handset and coin receiver within 48" of the floor and with a cord at least 29" long included within each bank of public telephones?
Yes_______ No_______
Do telephones that are enclosed have clear path width of at least 32"?
Yes_______ No_______
Are phone directories usable at wheelchair level?
Yes_______ No_______
Are telephones equipped with an amplifier available for people who are hard of hearing?
Yes_______ No_______
Are water fountains located in such a way that someone in a wheelchair can easily use them?
Yes_______ No_______
Is the water fountain controlled by a hand lever or push button that is easily operated?
Yes_______ No_______
For water fountains that extend into passageways, has some effort been made to alert persons who are blind of this potential "hazard" (e.g. by blocking the space below with planters)?
Yes_______ No_______
Is a text telephone available?
Yes_______ No_______