Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Checklist For Buildings And Facilities

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

CHECKLIST FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

PREPARED BY:

U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 1331 F Street N.W., Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20004-1111 1-800-USA-ABLE

October 1992

Notice

This checklist has been prepared to assist individuals and entities with rights or duties under Title II, and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in applying the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) to buildings and facilities subject to the law. The checklist presents information in summary form on the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations implementing the ADA. The checklist must be used with the DOT and DOJ regulations and ADAAG to ensure accuracy.

This checklist is intended for technical assistance purposes only. Individuals who use this checklist should be aware that the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation, not the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board, are responsible for the enforcement of Titles II and III of the ADA. Use of this checklist does not constitute a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, and it is not binding on the Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, or the Access Board.

Use of this checklist is voluntary. Individuals who use this checklist are not required to send the survey forms to DOJ, DOT, or the Access Board.

While ADAAG may be amended in the future, this checklist is based on ADAAG as published on July 26, 1991 (sections 1 through 4.35 and special application sections 5 through 9) and September 6, 1991 (section 10). See 56 FR 35408 (July 26, 1991) and 56 FR 45500 (September 6, 1991) as corrected at 57 FR 1393 (January 14, 1992).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1

Purpose New Construction Alterations Historic Preservation Barrier Removal in Existing Facilities Key Stations What Are "Places of Public Accommodation" and "Commercial Facilities" How the Checklist is Organized to Assist You How Differences in Requirements for New Construction, Alterations, and Historic Properties are Addressed

SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Approach to Surveying Preparing to Survey Step 1: Identify the Type of Facility or Building Use Step 2: Determine Minimum Requirements Step 3: Copy and Assemble the Survey Forms Step 4: Survey

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION AND DATA SHEET

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SUMMARY SHEETS

A: Parking and Passenger Loading Zones B: Site Accessible Routes and Elements C: Entrances D: Building Accessible Route E: Rooms and Spaces (Including Assembly Areas and Dressing and Fitting Rooms) F: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms G: Special Features þ Signage, Alarms, Detectable Warnings, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) H: Special Types of Facilities I: Accessible Buildings þ Additions and Alterations J: Accessible Buildings þ Historic Preservation

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SURVEY FORMS

General Requirements þ

Survey Form 1: Parking Survey Form 2: Passenger Loading Zone Survey Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes Survey Form 4: Curb Ramps Survey Form 5: Drinking Fountains Survey Form 6: Telephones Survey Form 7: Ramps Survey Form 8: Stairs Survey Form 9: Platform Lifts Survey Form 10: Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance) Survey Form 11: Doors and Gates Survey Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors (Interior Accessible Route) Survey Form 13: Elevators Survey Form 14: Rooms and Spaces Survey Form 15: Assembly Areas Survey Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms Survey Form 17: Bathtubs and Showers Survey Form 18: Dressing and Fitting Rooms Survey Form 19: Signage Survey Form 20: Alarms Survey Form 21: Detectable Warnings Survey Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

Special Facility Types þ

Survey Form 23: Restaurants and Cafeterias Survey Form 24: Medical Care Facilities Survey Form 25: Mercantile Facilities Survey Form 26: Libraries Survey Form 27: Transient Lodging þ Hotels, Motels, Inns, Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Similar Places Survey Form 28: Transient Lodging in Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Transient Group Homes, and Other Social Services Establishments Survey Form 29a: Transportation Facilities þ Bus Stops Survey Form 29b: Transportation Facilities þ Fixed Facilities, Terminals and Stations Survey Form 29c: Transportation Facilities þ Airports

INTRODUCTION

Purpose

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed by President Bush on July 26, 1990, is landmark legislation to extend civil rights protection to people with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government services, public transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and telecommunications. The ADA required the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to supplement its Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design to serve as the basis for regulations to be issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation under Title II and Title III of the Act. On July 26, 1991, the Access Board published its ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG). These guidelines were amended and supplemented with provisions for transportation facilities on September 6, 1991. ADAAG is applicable to buildings and facilities covered by Title II and Title III of the ADA to the extent required by regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation under the ADA.

The purpose of this checklist is to enable people to survey places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and transportation facilities for compliance with the new construction and alterations requirements of Title II, Subtitle B (Public Transportation) and Title III of the ADA. It can also be used to identify barriers in existing buildings. No special training is needed to use this checklist. It can be used by businesses, building owners and managers, State and local governments, design professionals, or concerned citizens.

The checklist must be used in conjunction with the Department of Justice's regulations in 28 CFR Part 36, the Department of Transportation's regulations in 49 CFR Part 37, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines which are reprinted in the appendices to those regulations. Appendix A of the Department of Transportation's regulations includes section 10 of ADAAG, which specifies additional provisions for transportation facilities.

Buildings and facilities constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of State and local governments covered by Title II, Subtitle A of the ADA, (other than transportation facilities covered by the Department of Transportation's regulation), are allowed by 28 CFR 35.151 to follow either ADAAG without the elevator exception or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). A similar checklist, the UFAS Accessibility Checklist, is available from the Access Board.

New Construction

Places of public accommodation and commercial facilities covered by Title III of the ADA are required by 28 CFR 36.401 and 36.406 to comply with ADAAG if the facilities are designed and constructed for first occupancy after January 26, 1993. This requirement applies only if: (1) the last application for a building permit or permit extension for the facility is certified to be completed by a State, county, or local government after January 26, 1992 and (2) the first certificate of occupancy for the facility is issued after January 26, 1993. Full compliance with the new construction requirements is not required where an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable. The exception for structural impracticability, a very narrow one, is discussed in 28 CFR 36.401(c) and ADAAG 4.1.1(5)(a). Other exceptions for certain temporary structures, specific building areas and features (including elevators) are discussed in ADAAG 4.1.1(4), 4.1.1(5)(b) and 4.1.3(5) and, where applicable, on the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets or the Technical Requirements Survey Forms.

Transportation facilities covered by Title II, Subtitle B of the ADA are required by 49 CFR 37.9 and 37.41 to comply with ADAAG, including section 10, if a notice to proceed is issued after January 25, 1992, for bus, light rail or rapid rail facilities; or after October 7, 1991, for intercity or commuter rail stations.

Employee Work Areas

Areas that are used only by employees as work areas must be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas as required in ADAAG 4.1.1(3). The guidelines do not require that any areas used only by employees as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within the work area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be accessible.

Equivalent Facilitation

Departures from the ADAAG technical and scoping provisions are permitted where the alternative designs and technologies used will provide substantially equivalent or greater access to and usability of the facility. See ADAAG 2.2 and other sections referenced in Appendix A2.2 of ADAAG for specific examples of equivalent facilitation.

For transportation facilities covered by Title II, Subtitle B of the ADA, a determination of equivalent facilitation must be made by the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration or the Federal Railroad Administration, as applicable. The specific procedure for applying for such a determination is included in 49 CFR 37.9(d).

Alterations

Alterations to a place of public accommodation or commercial facility covered by Title III of the ADA that are undertaken after January 26, 1992 are required by 28 CFR 36.402 and 36.406 to be done in a manner so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility comply with ADAAG. For transportation facilities covered by Title II, Subtitle B of the ADA, 49 CFR 37.9 and 37.4 require that alterations must follow ADAAG if a notice to proceed or work order is issued after January 25, 1992, for bus, light or rapid rail facilities; or after October 7, 1991, for intercity or commuter rail stations.

In general, alterations of specific elements or portions of a facility must be completed in compliance with the requirements for new construction. However, full compliance with the alterations requirements is not required where it is technically infeasible. The exception for technical infeasibility is discussed in ADAAG 4.1.6(1)(j). This and other special provisions and exceptions for alterations contained in ADAAG 4.1.6 are discussed on the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet I: Accessible Buildings - Additions and Alterations. Additional special provisions and exceptions for alterations for special facility types are found in ADAAG 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 and on the Technical Requirements Survey Forms for the special facility types.

If an alteration affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area of a facility that contains a "primary function," an accessible path of travel must be provided to the altered area. In addition, restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area must also be made accessible to the extent that the cost is not "disproportionate" to the cost of the overall alteration. Disproportionality is defined in 28 CFR 36.403 (f) and 49 CFR 37.43(e) as a sum not to exceed 20% of the cost of the alteration to the primary function area.

Historic Preservation

Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility must comply with ADAAG unless it is determined in accordance with procedures described in ADAAG 4.1.7(2) that compliance with certain requirements would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility. In such a case, alternative requirements may be used. The alternative requirements are discussed in 28 CFR 36.405 and ADAAG 4.1.7(3) and on the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet J: Accessible Buildings - Historic Preservation.

Barrier Removal in Existing Facilities

Public accommodations covered by Title III of the ADA must remove architectural barriers in existing facilities, including communication barriers that are structural in nature, where such removal is readily achievable. The ADA generally defines readily achievable as "easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense." The requirement to remove architectural barriers where readily achievable is discussed in 28 CFR 36.304. Measures taken to comply with readily achievable barrier removal must comply with ADAAG unless it would not be readily achievable. Then, other readily achievable measures that do not fully comply with ADAAG may be taken. However, no measure shall be taken that poses a significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others.

Key Stations

Existing rapid rail, light rail, and commuter rail transportation systems covered by Title II, Subtitle B of the ADA must identify "key stations", in accordance with requirements of 49 CFR 37.47 and 37.51. Generally, "key stations" must comply with ADAAG 10.3.2. Under some conditions, previously altered elements which conform to UFAS (when done by a public entity) or ANSI A117.1-1980 (when done by a private entity without Federal funds) may meet the key station requirements. This "grandfather" provision applies only to "key stations" and is discussed in 49 CFR 37.9(b) and the corresponding explanatory material in Appendix D to the Department of Transportation's regulations. All existing intercity rail stations must comply with ADAAG 10.3.2. The timeframes for making "key stations" and existing intercity rail stations accessible are specified in the Department of Transportation's regulations at 49 CFR 37.47, 37.51, and 37.55.

What Are "Places of Public Accommodation" and "Commercial Facilities"?

ADAAG applies to new construction and alterations of "places of public accommodation and commercial facilities." A "place of public accommodation" is a facility, operated by a private entity, whose operations affect commerce and which falls within at least one of the twelve categories listed below:

1. An inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the residence of the proprietor;

2. A restaurant, bar or other establishment serving food or drink;

3. A motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;

4. An auditorium, convention center, lecture hall, or other place of public gathering;

5. A bakery, grocery store, clothing store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental establishment;

6. A laundromat, dry cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment;

7. A terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation;

8. A museum, library, gallery, or other place of public display or collection;

9. A park, zoo, amusement park, or other place of recreation;

10. A nursery, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education;

11. A day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service center establishment;

12. A gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation.

"Commercial facilities" are facilities whose operations will affect commerce and that are intended for nonresidential use by a private entity (e.g., factories and warehouses). "Commercial facilities" do not include facilities that are covered or expressly exempted from coverage under the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended; aircraft; and certain railroad equipment listed in 28 CFR 36.104.

How the Checklist is Organized to Assist You

This checklist presents the minimum scoping and technical requirements contained in ADAAG for newly constructed facilities in the logical progression of traveling to and through a building. The Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets tell you what to survey, such as an accessible route, an entry, or a bathroom. The Technical Requirements Survey Forms give you the specific features those elements must have. There are 29 survey forms to represent elements on the site and in the building. Many of ADAAG's general requirements are repeated on different forms because they apply to more than one element. Some survey forms may refer you to others for detailed provisions.

In general, the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and the Technical Requirements Survey Forms contain the ADAAG requirements for new construction. In alterations one must first attempt to meet the requirements for new construction unless it is technically infeasible or special provisions apply.

The survey process moves through a parallel structure in three steps using the following sheets and forms:

Step 1: Building/Facility Identification and Data Sheet

Step 2: Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets

Sheet A: Parking and Passenger Loading Zones Sheet B: Site Accessible Routes and Elements Sheet C: Entrances Sheet D: Building Accessible Route Sheet E: Rooms and Spaces (Including Assembly Areas and Dressing and Fitting Rooms) Sheet F: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms Sheet G: Special Features - Signage, Alarms, Detectable Warnings, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Sheet H: Special Types of Facilities Sheet I: Accessible Buildings - Additions and Alterations Sheet J: Accessible Buildings - Historic Preservation

Step 3: Technical Requirements Survey Forms

Form 1:Parking Form 2:Passenger Loading Zones Form 3:Exterior Accessible Routes Form 4:Curb Ramps Form 5:Drinking Fountains Form 6:Telephones Form 7:Ramps Form 8:Stairs Form 9:Platform Lifts Form 10:Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance) Form 11:Doors and Gates Form 12:Building Lobbies and Corridors (Interior Accessible Route) Form 13:Elevators Form 14:Rooms and Spaces Form 15:Assembly Areas Form 16:Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms Form 17:Bathtubs and Showers Form 18:Dressing and Fitting Rooms Form 19: Signage Form 20: Alarms Form 21: Detectable Warnings Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

Special Facility Types -- Form 23:Restaurants and Cafeterias Form 24:Medical Care Facilities Form 25:Mercantile Facilities Form 26:Libraries Form 27: Transient Lodging (Hotels, Motels, Inns, Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Other Similar Places) Form 28: Transient Lodging in Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Transient Group Homes, and Other Social Service Establishments Form 29:Transportation Facilities

How Differences in Requirements for New Construction, Alterations, and Historic Properties are Addressed

Special provisions and exceptions allowed in alterations of buildings, including historic properties, are addressed in Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet I: Accessible Buildings - Additions and Alterations, and Sheet J: Accessible Buildings - Historic Preservation.

Special provisions and exceptions allowed in special facility types such as hotels, motels, hospitals, mercantile facilities, libraries, restaurants and cafeterias are addressed in Survey Forms 23 through 29.

SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS

Approach to Surveying

This checklist is designed to be used in full or in part, depending on the facility and your available time. If you are surveying a facility with which you are familiar, you may already know what the general access problems are and will want to use specific survey forms to check the details. If you are unfamiliar with the facility, it is helpful to make an initial tour through the building to orient yourself and to obtain information to help you compile your survey document.

Although this checklist is structured for use on site, it can also be used by architects, facility managers or others to review architectural plans.

Preparing to Survey

Make contact with the building management and advise them that you will be surveying the building and that you will be glad to share your information with them. If you do not have a building plan, ask the management if they can provide you with one. A plan can be very helpful, particularly if you are surveying a large facility. You can assign numbers to areas or elements on the plan and use the same numbers to correlate the Survey Forms.

Take a copy of ADAAG with you when you do the survey. Since the questions in this checklist are fairly brief, it is helpful to have ADAAG with you to gain a thorough understanding of the full requirements of the Guidelines. Also, not every illustration in the ADAAG has been included in this survey. Illustrations are provided in the checklist only for those survey questions which cannot easily be stated or understood using words alone.

Step 1: Identify the Type of Facility or Building Use

Complete the Building Identification and Data Sheet to document the name and address of the facility, dates of construction and alteration, type of facility or building use, number of stories and size of each, name of surveyor and date of survey.

Before surveying the facility it is essential to determine whether the provisions of ADAAG apply to the facility or portion of the facility and to identify certain attributes about the facility which might trigger or disallow certain exceptions contained in ADAAG. To determine which provisions of ADAAG apply, you must consult the Department of Justice regulations or Department of Transportation regulations as explained in the introduction. To determine the exceptions that apply you must also consult the DOJ or DOT regulations. Exceptions within ADAAG are noted on the Technical Requirements Survey Forms. An example of an exception is the elevator exemption contained in ADAAG 4.1.3(5) Exception 1. Elevators are not required in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center or mall, the professional office of a health care provider, or a transportation facility.

Step 2: Determine Minimum Requirements

The Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets tell you which elements are required to be accessible, such as a toilet room or an accessible route between the entrance and parking. Use the Summary Sheets to identify the specific elements of your facility which must be accessible.

With the Summary Sheets in hand, take a quick tour of the facility and/or look at the building plans. As you go through the facility, complete each Summary Sheet in the order in which it is presented. The Summary Sheets will ask you to inventory the elements of your facility which must be accessible.

The principle of an "accessible route" is key to the Summary Sheets. An "accessible route" is simply a path of travel which a person in a wheelchair, an elderly person, or someone with another mobility limitation would find safe and easy to use. (See ADAAG 3.5 Definitions.) The Summary Sheets define where these accessible routes must be.

Step 3: Copy and Assemble the Survey Forms

Return to your workplace with the completed Summary Sheets. Using the completed Summary Sheets you can determine how many copies to make of each Technical Requirements Survey Form. Some forms will be needed more than once, others will not be needed at all. Some forms will reference other forms. Two forms that are referenced quite often are Form 11: Doors and Gates and Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors. Where forms are cross referenced you will always need to have a copy of the form for reference.

In some multi-story buildings, you will find that certain elements required to be accessible are duplicated in the details of installation and you may be able to develop a "shorthand" method of surveying these elements. For instance, you might find that accessible drinking fountains are installed in the same location in a corridor and in the same way on the first through the tenth floor of a ten story building. It may be sufficient to use only one form (Form 5: Drinking Fountains) to assess compliance in detail for a typical fountain on the first floor, and then note that each fountain on the second through the tenth floor is the same. All elevators are required to be accessible but where there are three elevators in a bank, you will often find that the three elevators are the same. If this is true, you may be able to use a single form (Form 13: Elevators) to survey three elevators in the same bank.

Copy the necessary Survey Forms and attach them to the Summary Sheet which called for them. When you are finished, you will have a series of Survey Forms which progress logically through the facility and are divided by the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets. If you are working with a team, you can give team members a complete section covered by a Summary Sheet. Cover the entire package with the Building Identification and Data Sheet. If you are surveying an alteration to a facility or an alteration which falls under historic preservation provisions, you will also need those Summary Sheets.

Step 4: Survey

Bring a copy of ADAAG, a clipboard, a pencil or a pen, a flexible measuring tape, and a stick of chalk for marking distances on surfaces. You may also want a line level or other device to measure ramp slopes, and a fish scale for determining door pull force.

Each Survey Form has a title block which allows you to identify the specific element you are inspecting. Be sure to fill in the location of the element and the facility name on each Survey Form.

Each survey question or series of questions has an ADAAG section number. Some questions have more than one ADAAG section number. If you do not understand the question, look up the section(s) in ADAAG. Illustrations referenced in the survey forms are printed on subsequent pages. If you have a question about a term, refer to ADAAG 3.5 (Definitions).

Check off whether the element complies or not. If you cannot determine whether or not it complies, put a question mark in the box. Do not leave blank boxes because it will confuse someone who later reviews the forms. If the element does not exist, write "N/A" (Not Applicable).

Each Survey Form has boxes for you to check for each question, either "yes" or "no." Please also notice that extra space is provided for you to elaborate where a simple "yes" or "no" is insufficient. You should note as precisely as possible what the problem is; for example, "clear opening width only 29 inches," "hand rail diameter 4 inches," or "ramp slope 1:10." This information will assist those using the survey at a later date to make modifications to evaluate which changes might be more critical in providing access.

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION AND DATA SHEET

Facility Name:________________________ Facility Address:_____________________

Date(s) of Construction:______________

Date(s) of Alteration:________________

Type of Facility of Building Use: (In this space, provide information about the facility that will help you in applying the provisions of ADAAG and in using the survey data in the future. For example, is the building a place of public accommodation or commercial facility? Is it owned by a State or local government? Is it the professional office of a health care provider, a shopping center or a shopping mall, or a transportation facility?)

Number of Stories and Size of Each: Name(s) of Surveyors: Date(s) of Survey:

A: PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Parking - Minimum Number: 4.1.2(5)(a) and (b)

General Use Parking: If self parking is provided for employees or visitors, each parking area/lot or structure is required to have accessible parking spaces complying with the following table and with 4.6.

Note: Spaces required by the table need not be provided in the particular area/lot or structure. They may be provided at a different location if equivalent or greater accessibility, in terms of distance from an accessible entrance, cost and convenience, is ensured.

Total Parking in Area/Lot Required Minimum Number or Structure of Accessible Spaces 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9 501 to 1000 2 percent of total 1001 and over 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000

In addition, one in every eight accessible parking spaces (but not less than one) must be served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide and must be designated "van accessible."

Exception: Provision of all required spaces in conformance with the "Universal Parking Space Design" which accommodates both cars and vans is permitted (see Appendix A4.6.3 of ADAAG).

Parking at Health Care Facilities: 4.1.2(5)(a), (b) and (d)

Employee and visitor parking at general health care facilities must comply with the table above, except as follows. At outpatient units and facilities, 10 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided serving each such outpatient unit or facility must be accessible. At units and facilities specializing in treatment or services for people with mobility impairments, 20 percent of the total number of spaces provided serving each such unit or facility must be accessible.

List parking areas/lots or structures to be surveyed:

Survey each parking area/lot or structure with Form 1: Parking and Passenger Loading Zones and Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes. For parking structures which have doors or gates, or elevators, use Form 11: Doors and Gates and Form 13: Elevators. If direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to a building, use Form 10: Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance). If the parking structure has public telephones or drinking fountains, use Form 5: Drinking Fountains and Form 6: Telephones. If the parking structure has toilet rooms, use Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet F: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms.

Valet Parking: 4.1.2(5)(e)

Valet parking facilities must provide a passenger loading zone complying with 4.6.6 located on an accessible route to the entrance of the facility.

Note: Valet parking facilities are not required to provide accessible parking spaces.

List valet parking facilities to be surveyed:

Survey each valet parking facility with Form 2: Passenger Loading Zones. Survey the accessible route from the passenger loading zone to the entrance to the facility with Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes, or Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors. You may also need Form 4: Curb Ramps and Form 21: Detectable Warnings.

Passenger Loading Zones: 4.1.2(5)(c)

Where passenger loading zones are provided, at least one must be accessible. You can usually identify the accessible passenger loading zone by a sign bearing the International Symbol of Accessibility. If no sign is present, survey existing passenger loading zones to identify ones that may be accessible. Begin with the passenger loading zone closest to an accessible entrance.

List passenger loading zones to be surveyed:

Survey each passenger loading zone with Form 2: Passenger Loading Zones. You may also need Form 4: Curb Ramps and Form 21: Detectable Warnings.

Number of Copies:

Form 1: Parking Form 2: Passenger Loading Zones Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes Form 4: Curb Ramps Form 5: Drinking Fountains Form 6: Telephones Form 10: Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance) Form 11: Doors and Gates Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors Form 13: Elevators Form 21: Detectable Warnings

B: SITE ACCESSIBLE ROUTES AND ELEMENTS

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Site Accessible Routes and Elements: 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.1.2(3), and 4.1.2(4)

At least one accessible route must be provided within the boundary of the site connecting the following elements, where provided on the site, to an accessible building entrance.

From: To: public transportation stops accessible entrance accessible parking spaces accessible entrance accessible passenger loading zones accessible entrance public streets and sidewalks accessible entrance

If you are using a plan drawing, you may want to mark each of these routes with a colored pencil.

In addition, at least one accessible route must connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Accessible routes must connect these elements. If they do exist, then the completed survey form will reveal their complying and non-complying features. The accessible route to an accessible entrance must, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public.

All objects that protrude from surfaces or posts into circulation paths must comply with the requirements of 4.4; and the sidewalks, ramps and other walking surfaces that make up the accessible routes and spaces must comply with 4.5.

List accessible routes to be surveyed:

Survey each accessible route with Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes. You may also need Form 4: Curb Ramps; Form 7: Ramps; Form 8: Stairs*; Form 9: Platform Lifts*; Form 13: Elevators; Form 19: Signage; and Form 21: Detectable Warnings where these elements are part of an accessible route. If drinking fountains, public telephones, or automated teller machines are located on the site, use Form 5: Drinking Fountains; Form 6: Telephones; and Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). If a toilet facility or bathing facility is located on a site, use Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet F: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms.

*Note: The use of stairs and platform lifts to provide access is limited in new construction.

Stairs: 4.1.3(4)

Interior and exterior stairs connecting levels that are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of vertical access must comply with 4.9. In new construction, this condition may occur in facilities subject to the elevator exemption (see 4.1.3(5) Exception 1), or where mezzanines are exempt in restaurants (see 5.4).

List stairs to be surveyed:

Survey stairs with Form 8: Stairs in those buildings and facilities only where the levels are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of vertical access.

Platform Lifts: 4.1.3(5) Exception 4

In new construction, platform lifts complying with 4.11 and applicable State or local codes may be used in place of an elevator only under the following conditions:

(a) To provide an accessible route to a performing area in an assembly occupancy.

(b) To comply with the wheelchair viewing position, line-of-sight, and dispersion requirements of 4.33.3.

(c) To provide access to incidental occupiable spaces and rooms which are not open to the general public and which house no more than five persons, including but not limited to equipment control rooms and projection booths.

(d) To provide access where existing site constraints or other constraints make use of a ramp or an elevator infeasible.

List platform lifts to be surveyed:

Survey each platform lift with Form 9: Platform Lifts.

Number of Copies:

Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes Form 4: Curb Ramps Form 5: Drinking Fountains Form 6: Telephones Form 7: Ramps Form 8: Stairs Form 9: Platform Lifts Form 13: Elevators Form 19: Signage Form 21: Detectable Warnings Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

C: ENTRANCES

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Entrances: 4.1.3(8)

At least 50% of all public entrances must be accessible.

If the number of exits required by the applicable building/fire code is greater than 50% of public entrances, the number of accessible entrances must be at least equal to the number of required exits up to the total number of entrances planned. (See examples below.)

In addition:

Each separate tenancy must have an accessible entrance.

Where an entrance is provided from an enclosed parking structure, an accessible entrance must be provided.

Where access is provided from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway, an accessible entrance must be provided.

Examples:

A facility has six (6) public entrances planned and four (4) fire exits are required. Four (4) of the six (6) public entrances must be accessible.

A facility has one (1) public entrance planned, and two (2) fire exits are required. Only the one (1) public entrance must be accessible.

A facility has three (3) public entrances planned, and two (2) fire exits are required. Two (2) of the three (3) public entrances must be accessible.

List accessible entrances to be surveyed:

Survey each accessible entrance with Form 10: Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance); Form 11: Doors and Gates; and Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes. You may also need Form 7: Ramps; Form 8: Stairs*; Form 9: Platform Lifts*; Form 13: Elevators; and Form 19: Signage, where these elements are part of an entrance.

*Note: Use of stairs and platform lifts to provide accessibility is limited in new construction. (See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet B: Site Accessible Routes and Elements.)

Number of Copies:

Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes Form 7: Ramps Form 8: Stairs Form 9: Platform Lifts Form 10: Entrances Form 11: Doors and Gates Form 13: Elevators Form 19: Signage

D: BUILDING ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Building Accessible Route: 4.1.3(1), 4.1.3(3), 4.1.3(4), and 4.1.3(5)

At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 must connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility.

In a multi-story building, an accessible elevator must provide access to each level unless a ramp complying with 4.8 is provided. Use of stairs or platform lifts to provide access in new construction is limited. If the building is less than three stories, or has less than 3,000 square feet per story, an elevator is not required unless the building is the professional office of a health care provider, a shopping center or shopping mall, or a transportation facility. These terms are defined in 36 CFR _36.401(d).

All objects that overhang or protrude into circulation paths must comply with 4.4; and ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes must comply with 4.5.

List building lobbies and corridors to be surveyed:

Survey each building lobby and corridor with Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors. You may also need Form 19: Signage and Form 20: Alarms. If a door or gate is across an accessible route, use Form 11: Doors and Gates. If drinking fountains, public telephones, or automated teller machines are located in a building lobby or corridor, use Form 5: Drinking Fountains; Form 6: Telephones; and Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

List ramps to be surveyed:

Survey each ramp with Form 7: Ramps.

List elevators to be surveyed:

Survey each elevator or bank of elevators with Form 13: Elevators.

Stairs: 4.1.3(4)

List stairs to be surveyed:

Survey stairs with Form 8: Stairs in those buildings and facilities only where the levels are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of vertical access.

Platform Lifts: 4.1.3(5) Exception 4

In new construction, platform lifts complying with 4.11 and applicable State or local codes may be used in lieu of an elevator only under the following conditions:

(a) To provide an accessible route to a performing area in an assembly occupancy.

(b) To comply with the wheelchair viewing position, line-of-sight, and dispersion requirements of 4.33.3.

(d) To provide access where existing site constraints or other constraints make use of a ramp or an elevator infeasible.

List platform lifts to be surveyed:

Survey each platform lift with Form 9: Platform Lifts.

Number of Copies:

Form 5: Drinking Fountains Form 6: Telephones Form 7: Ramps Form 8: Stairs Form 9: Platform Lifts Form 11: Doors and Gates Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors Form 13: Elevators Form 19: Signage Form 20: Alarms Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

E: ROOMS AND SPACES (Including Assembly Areas and Dressing and Fitting Rooms)

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Public and Common Use Areas: 4.1.1

Rooms and spaces which are not specifically exempt or which are not used solely as work areas must be fully accessible.

Note: Accessibility is not required to: (i) observation galleries used primarily for security purposes; or (ii) non-occupiable spaces accessed only by ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, very narrow passageways, or freight (non-passenger) elevators and frequented only by service personnel for repair purposes (e.g., elevator pits, elevator penthouses, piping or equipment catwalks).

Work Areas: 4.1.1(3)

Areas that are used only by employees as work areas must be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas. The guidelines do not require that areas used only by employees as work areas be constructed to permit maneuvering within the work area or be constructed or equipped (i.e., with racks or shelves) to be accessible.

List rooms and spaces which must be accessible:

Survey each room and space with Form 14: Rooms and Spaces. You may also need Form 11: Doors and Gates; Form 19: Signage; and Form 20: Alarms. If ramps, stairs*, or lifts* are part of a room or space, use Form 7: Ramps; Form 8: Stairs*; and Form 9: Platform Lifts*. If drinking fountains or public telephones are located in a room or space, use Form 5: Drinking Fountains and Form 6: Telephones.

Note: Use of stairs and platform lifts to provide accessibility is limited in new construction. (See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet D: Building Accessible Route.)

List rooms and spaces that are used solely as work areas:

Survey the door to each area with Form 11: Doors and Gates and survey the accessible route with Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors.

Assembly Areas:

An assembly area is defined as a room or space accommodating a group of individuals for recreational, educational, political, social, or amusement purposes, or for the consumption of food and drink.

List assembly areas to be surveyed:

Survey each assembly area with Form 15: Assembly Areas.

Dressing and Fitting Rooms: 4.1.3(21)

Where dressing and fitting rooms are provided for use by the general public, patients, customers or employees, 5 percent (but not less than one) of dressing rooms for each type of use in each cluster of dressing and fitting rooms must comply with 4.35.

List dressing rooms to be surveyed:

Survey each dressing room with Form 18: Dressing and Fitting Rooms.

Number of Copies:

Form 5: Drinking Fountains Form 6: Telephones Form 7: Ramps Form 8: Stairs Form 9: Platform Lifts Form 11: Doors and Gates Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors Form 14: Rooms and Spaces Form 15: Assembly Areas Form 18: Dressing and Fitting Rooms Form 19: Signage Form 20: Alarms

F: TOILET ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Toilet Rooms/Facilities and Bathrooms/Bathing Facilities: 4.1.2(6) & 4.1.3(11)

In a building or facility, each public and common use toilet room/facility, and bathroom/bathing facility must be accessible. Employee toilet rooms are considered to be "common use" toilet rooms. Other toilet rooms and bathrooms must be adaptable in that all space and door requirements must be satisfied.

For single user portable toilet or bathing units clustered at a single location (where not associated with construction sites), at least 5% (but no less than one) accessible toilet units or bathing units must be installed at each cluster whenever typical inaccessible units are provided. Accessible units must be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility.

List the toilet rooms/facilities and bathrooms/bathing facilities to be surveyed (include portable units on a site):

Survey each toilet room/facility with Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms and Form 19: Signage. Survey each bathroom/bathing facility with Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms; Form 17: Bathtubs and Showers, and Form 19: Signage. You may also need Form 11: Doors and Gates and Form 20: Alarms. If a drinking fountain is located in the toilet room/facility or bathroom/bathing facility, use Form 5: Drinking Fountains.

Number of Copies:

Form 5: Drinking Fountains Form 11: Doors and Gates Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms Form 17: Bathtubs and Showers Form 19: Signage Form 20: Alarms

G: SPECIAL FEATURES þ SIGNAGE, ALARMS, DETECTABLE WARNINGS, AND AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATMs)

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

Signage: 4.1.2(7) and 4.1.3(16)

Signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces must comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6. Other signs which provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building must comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5.

Exception: Building directories, menus, and all other signs which are temporary are not required to comply.

List signs to be surveyed:

Survey each sign with Form 19: Signage. Form 19: Signage is also used with Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes; Form 6: Telephones; Form 10: Entrances and Exits (Areas of Rescue Assistance); Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors; Form 14: Rooms and Spaces; Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms; and Form 29: Transportation Facilities.

Alarms: 4.1.3(14)

If emergency warning systems are provided, then they must include both audible alarms and visual alarms complying with 4.28. Sleeping accommodations required to comply with 9.3 must have an auxiliary visual alarm complying with 4.28.4. Emergency warning systems in medical care facilities may be modified to suit standard health care alarm design practice.

List alarms to be surveyed:

Survey each alarm with Form 20: Alarms. Form 20: Alarms is also used with Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors; Form 14: Rooms and Spaces; Form 15: Assembly Areas; and Form 16: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms.

Detectable Warnings: 4.1.3(15)

Detectable warnings must be provided at reflecting pools that are not protected by railings, walks, or curbs. At hazardous vehicular areas on a site, if a walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, then the boundary between the areas must be defined by a continuous detectable warning. Detectable warnings must also be provided on curb ramps on a site.

List detectable warnings to be surveyed:

Survey each detectable warning with Form 21: Detectable Warnings. Detectable warnings on curb ramps are included on Form 4: Curb Ramps. Form 21: Detectable Warnings is also used with Form 2: Passenger Loading Zones and Form 3: Accessible Routes.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs): 4.1.3(20)

Where one or more automated teller machines is provided at a location, at least one ATM at that location must comply with 4.34.

Exception: Drive-up-only automated teller machines are not required to comply with 4.27.2, 4.27.3 and 4.34.3.

List ATMs to be surveyed:

Survey each ATM with Form 22: Automated Teller Machine (ATMs). Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) is also used with Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes and Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors.

Number of Copies:

Form 19: Signage Form 20: Alarms Form 21: Detectable Warnings Form 22: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

H: SPECIAL TYPES OF FACILITIES

(Attach Needed Survey Forms to this Summary Sheet.)

The facilities listed below have further specific requirements in addition to those of 4.1 to 4.35. If you are surveying one of these special facilities, you will also need the appropriate form for the type of facility. For instance, if you are surveying a hotel or motel, use Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets A - G to identify which Forms (1 - 22) are needed to survey the facility for compliance with 4.1 to 4.35 and then use Form 27: Transient Lodging to survey for compliance with 9.0. If the facility also has a gift shop and a restaurant, you will also need Form 25: Mercantile Facilities to survey for compliance with 7.0 and Form 23: Restaurants and Cafeterias to survey for compliance with 5.0.

Special Facilities:

Form 23: Restaurants and Cafeterias Form 24: Medical Care Facilities Form 25: Mercantile Facilities Form 26: Libraries Form 27: Transient Lodging (Hotels, Motels, Inns, Boarding Houses, Dormitories, Resorts, and Other Similar Places) Form 28: Transient Lodging in Homeless Shelters, Halfway Houses, Transient Group Homes, and Other Social Service Establishments. Form 29: Transportation Facilities

I: ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS þ ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

Additions 4.1.5:

Additions must meet the applicable minimum requirements for new construction in 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 and the applicable technical provisions in 4.2 through 4.35 and 5.0 through 10.0 for each space or element added to the existing building or facility. Use the applicable survey forms for new construction for each altered element or space.

Additions to an existing building or facility also are regarded as alterations. An addition that affects an area of primary function must also comply with 4.1.6(2) and 28 CFR _36.403.

Alterations 4.1.6(1):

No alteration may decrease accessibility below the requirements for new construction. Alterations are not required to provide greater accessibility than that in new construction. In existing buildings or facilities, alterations must comply with the following:

Each element, space, feature, or area that is altered must comply with the applicable minimum requirements for new construction in 4.1.1 through 4.1.3 and the applicable technical provisions in 4.2 through 4.35 and 5.0 through 10.0. (Use Forms 1-29.) If the applicable requirements for new construction require that an element, space, feature, or area be on an accessible route, an accessible route is not required except as provided in 4.1.6(2) (Alterations to an Area Containing Primary Function).

When alterations of single elements amount to an alteration of a room or space, the entire space must be made accessible.

If full compliance with the technical provisions (4.2 through 4.35 and 5.0 through 10.0) of an altered element, space, feature, or area is technically infeasible, the special technical provisions in 4.1.6(3) may be utilized. If there is no special technical provision in 4.1.6(3) for an altered element, space, feature, or area, or if full compliance with the special technical provision is technically infeasible, the alteration must provide accessibility to the maximum extent feasible. Any elements or features of the building or facility that are being altered and can be made accessible, must be made accessible within the scope of the alteration.

Special Technical Provisions 4.1.6(3): The following elements may be modified only as described below.

Curb Ramps and Ramps - Slope and Rise: Where space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope, a slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches; and a slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches.

Stairs - Handrail Extensions: Where handrail extensions would be hazardous (e.g., protruding into pedestrian traffic perpendicular to the stair) or impossible due to plan configuration, full extension of handrails is not required.

Elevators - Safety Edges and Car Dimensions: If safety edges are provided in an existing automatic elevator, automatic door opening devices may be omitted. Where existing shaft configuration or technical infeasibility prohibits full compliance with 4.10.9, the car plan dimensions may be reduced by the minimum amount necessary, but in no case shall the inside car area be less than 48 inches by 48 inches. Equivalent facilitation may be provided with an elevator car of different dimensions when usability can be demonstrated and when all other accessible elements comply with 4.10. Doors - Clear Opening and Thresholds: Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the 32 inch clear opening width requirement, a maximum projection of 5/8 inch will be permitted for the latch side stop. If existing thresholds are no more than 3/4 inch high, and have (or are modified to have) a beveled edge on each side, they may remain.

Toilet/Bath Rooms - Unisex, Alternate Stall, Directional Signage: Where it is technically infeasible to modify both men's and women's toilets/bath rooms in compliance with 4.22 or 4.23, a unisex toilet/bath room is permitted. Each unisex toilet room must contain one water closet complying with 4.16 and one lavatory complying with 4.19, and the door must have a privacy latch. Where it is technically infeasible to install a required standard stall (Fig. 30(a)), or where other codes prohibit reduction of the fixture count, either alternate stall (Fig. 30(b)) may be provided. Where existing toilet/bath rooms are not altered to be accessible, signage must be provided indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet/bath room within the facility.

Assembly Areas - Dispersal of Seating and Performing Areas: Where it is technically infeasible to meet dispersal requirements, accessible seating may be clustered. Each accessible seating area must have provisions for companion seating and must be located on an accessible route usable as a means of emergency egress. Where it is technically infeasible to alter all performing areas to be on an accessible route, at least one of each type of performing area must be made accessible.

Lifts - Conditions for Use: In alterations, the use of lifts is not limited to the four conditions in 4.1.3(5) Exception 4. Lifts must comply with 4.11 and applicable State and local codes.

Dressing/Fitting Rooms - Minimum Number: Where technically infeasible to provide the minimum number of dressing/fitting rooms required in 4.1.3(21), one dressing room for each sex (or one unisex room if typical) on each level must be made accessible.

Additional Requirements and Exceptions (4.1.6(1)):

Text Telephones - At least one interior public text telephone complying with 4.31.9 must be provided where:

(i) Alterations to existing buildings or facilities with fewer than four exterior or interior public pay telephones would increase the total number to four or more telephones with at least one in an interior location; or

(ii) Alterations to one or more exterior or interior public pay telephones occur in an existing building or facility with four or more public telephones with at least one in an interior location.

Accessible Vertical Access - If an escalator or stair is planned or installed where none existed previously and major structural modifications are necessary for such installation, then a means of accessible vertical access must be provided that complies with the applicable provisions of 4.7 Curb Ramps, 4.8 Ramps, 4.10 Elevators, or 4.11 Lifts.

Areas of Rescue Assistance - In alterations, areas of rescue assistance are not required because the new construction requirements of 4.1.3(9), 4.3.10 and 4.3.11 do not apply.

Entrances - If a planned alteration entails alterations to an entrance, and the building has an accessible entrance, the entrance being altered is not required to comply with 4.1.3(8), except to the extent required by 4.1.6(2). If a particular entrance is not made accessible, appropriate accessible signage indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance(s) must be installed at or near the inaccessible entrance, such that a person with a disability will not be required to retrace the approach route from the inaccessible entrance.

Alterations Not Affecting Accessibility - If the alteration work is limited solely to the electrical, mechanical, or plumbing system, or to hazardous material abatement, or automatic sprinkler retrofitting, and does not involve the alteration of any elements or spaces required to be accessible under ADAAG then 4.1.6(2) does not apply.

Elevator Exception - If a building is less than three stories or has less than 3,000 square feet per story, an elevator is not required unless the building is a shopping center or shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, or a transportation facility. These terms are defined in 28 CFR _36.404(a).

Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function (4.1.6(2)):

In addition to the requirements of 4.1.6(1), an alteration that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area containing a primary function must be made so as to ensure that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General). These terms are further defined in 28 CFR _36.403.

J: ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS þ HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Alterations to a qualified historic building or facility must comply with the minimum requirements for alterations in 4.1.6. Use the applicable survey forms for new construction for each altered element or space.

If it is determined, in accordance with the required procedures in 4.1.7(2), that the proposed alterations would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, the following alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) may be utilized:

Site Accessible Route - Minimum Number: At least one accessible route complying with 4.3 must be provided from a site access point to an accessible entrance.

Ramps - Slope and Rise: A ramp with a slope no steeper than 1:6 may be used as part of an accessible route to an entrance but the run must not exceed 2 feet.

Entrances - Minimum Number and Primary Entrance: At least one accessible entrance complying with 4.14 and which is used by the public must be provided. If no public entrance can be made accessible, then access may be provided at any entrance which is open (unlocked) when directional signage is provided at the primary public entrance. The alternative accessible entrance must have a notification system, and where security is a concern, remote monitoring may be used. Building Accessible Route - Access to Other Floors: Accessible routes from an accessible entrance to all publicly used spaces must be provided at least on the accessible entrance level. Access must be provided in compliance with 4.1 to all levels of a building and facility whenever practicable.

Toilet Rooms - Unisex: If toilets are provided, then at least one toilet facility, which may be unisex in design, complying with 4.22 and 4.1.6, must be provided on an accessible route.

Displays: Displays and written information should be located so as to be seen by a seated person.

If it is determined, in accordance with the required procedures in 4.1.7(2), that it is not feasible to provide physical access to a qualified historic building or facility using the alternative requirements in 4.1.7(3) without threatening or destroying the historic significance of the building or facility, alternative methods of access must be provided. See 36 CFR _36.405(b).

SURVEY FORM 1: PARKING

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Parking Area/Lot Location:

Total Parking Spaces in Area/Lot:

Number Accessible:

Number Van Accessible:

General Use: (Use table in 4.1.2(5)(a)):

Outpatient Unit/Facility (10% required):

Specialized Unit/Facility Serving or Treating Persons with Mobility Impairments (20% required): (Attention Reader: Each of the following surveys consists of a number of sections and items, proceeded by a description of the technical requirements. If a print copy of these surveys was consulted, the reader would find a place for comments and a "yes" and "no" column proceeding the technical descriptions.

4.1.2(5); 4.6.1 Number - Accessible Parking Spaces: Where parking spaces are provided for self-parking by employees or visitors or both, are the required number of accessible parking spaces complying with 4.6 (see below) provided? (See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet A)

(All or some of the accessible parking spaces may be in a different location if equivalent or greater accessibility is ensured.)

Each Area/Lot: Are the accessible parking spaces located in each specific area/lot? OR If the accessible parking spaces are in a different location, is equivalent or greater accessibility provided in terms of distance from the accessible entrance, cost and convenience?

Van Accessible Spaces: Is one in every eight accessible parking spaces (but not less than one) designated "van accessible?"

4.6.2 Location - Serving Accessible Entrance: Are accessible parking spaces which serve a particular building on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to the building's accessible entrance?

Serving Multiple Accessible Entrances: If the building has multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, are the accessible parking spaces on the shortest accessible route of travel to the parking facility's accessible pedestrian entrance?

Separate Parking Facility: Where a parking facility does not serve a particular building, are the accessible parking spaces on the shortest accessible route of travel to the parking facility's accessible pedestrian entrance?

4.6.3 Parking Spaces and Access Aisles - Width of Parking Space: Are accessible parking spaces, including van spaces, at least 96 inches wide with a demarcated access aisle? (Two spaces may share a common aisle. See Figure 9)

4.1.2(5)(a) Width of Car Access Aisles: Are all other access aisles at least 60 inches wide?

4.1.2(5)(b) Width of Van Accessible Access Aisle: If the parking space is designated as "van accessible," is the adjacent access aisle at least 96 inches wide?

4.6.3 Level: Are the accessible parking spaces and access aisles level with no slope greater than 1:50 in all directions? (This means a curb ramp cannot project into the access aisle.)

4.6.3; 4.3.6; 4.5.1 Surface: Are access aisles stable, firm, and slip resistant?

4.6.3; 4.3 Access Aisle and Accessible Route: Does each access aisle connect directly to an accessible route complying with 4.3? (Use Form 3: Exterior Accessible Route)

4.3.3 Is the accessible route a full 36 inches wide and not reduced in width by vehicles overhanging parking space?

4.6.4 Signs - Accessible Parking Spaces: Does each accessible parking space have a vertical sign, which is unobscured by a parked vehicle, showing the International Symbol of Accessibility?

4.6.4 Van Accessible Spaces: Do van accessible spaces have a vertical sign, which is unobscured by a parked vehicle, showing the International Symbol of Accessibility with an additional sign "Van-Accessible" mounted below the symbol of accessibility? EXCEPTION: "Van-Accessible" sign is not required if all accessible parking spaces are Universal Parking Design. (See Figure A5)

4.6.5 Van Accessible Spaces - Vertical Clearance: Do van accessible spaces have a vertical clearance of at least 98 inches? Does one vehicular access route to and from van accessible spaces have a vertical clearance of at least 98 inches? (Van accessible spaces may be grouped on one level of a parking structure.)

SURVEY FORM 2: PASSENGER LOADING ZONE

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Passenger Zone Location:

4.1.2(5)(c); 4.6.1 Loading Zones: Are passenger loading zones provided? If so, at least one must meet all of the following requirements:

4.6.6 Access Aisle: Is there an access aisle adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space?

Aisle Size: Is the access aisle at least 60 inches wide by 20 feet long?

Level Aisle: Is the access aisle level, with no slope greater than 1:50 in all directions?

Level Space: Is the vehicle pull-up space level, with no slope greater than 1:50 in all directions?

4.6.6; 4.3.6; 4.5.1 Aisle Surface: Is the access aisle surface stable, firm and slip-resistant?

4.6.6; 4.7 Curbs: If there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space, is there a curb ramp complying with 4.7? (Use Form 4: Curb Ramps)

4.29.5 Hazardous Vehicular Area - Detectable Warnings: If a walk crosses or adjoins the vehicular way and the walking surface is not separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, is the boundary between the areas defined by a continuous detectable warning at least 36 inches wide complying with 4.29.2? (Use Form 21: Detectable Warnings)

4.6.5 Vertical Clearance: Is there at least 114 inches vertical clearance along the vehicle route to the vehicle pull-up space of the accessible passenger loading zone from site entrance(s) and exit(s)? Is there at least 114 inches vertical clearance at the accessible passenger loading zone (including vehicle pull-up space and access aisle)?

4.1.2(7)(b) Sign: Is there a sign displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility at the accessible passenger loading zone?

SURVEY FORM 3: EXTERIOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Accessible Route to be Surveyed: From: To:

4.1.2(1); 4.3.2(1) Accessible Route Site - Public Transportation: Is there an accessible route within the boundary of the site linking an accessible building entrance with the following, if provided: public transportation stops; passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks?

Route for General Public: Does the accessible route generally coincide with the route for the general public, to the maximum extent feasible?

4.1.2(2); 4.3.2(2) Buildings Connected: Is there an accessible route connecting accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces on the same site?

4.3.3 Accessible Route Size - Width: Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide except at doorways or gates?

U-Turn Where the accessible route makes a U-turn around an obstacle less than 48 inches wide, is the pathway width at least 42 inches on approaches and 48 inches in the turn? (See Figure 7(b))

4.3.4 Passing Spaces 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 walks allowing passing at reasonable intervals not exceeding 200 feet?

4.3.5; 4.4.2 Provisions for Persons Who Are Blind - Head Room: Is there at least 80 inches clear head room on an accessible route?

4.4.2 Cane Detectable Barrier Where Head Room is Less Than 80 Inches: 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? (See Figure 8(c-1))

4.4.1 Protruding Objects: 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.) Do free standing objects mounted on posts with leading edges between 27 and 80 inches high (such as a sign or telephone) project less than 12 inches into the perpendicular route of travel? Is there an accessible path at least 36 inches clear alongside the protruding object?

4.3.7 Slopes - Cross Slope Is the cross slope of the accessible route no greater than 1:50?

Walkway Slope: Is the slope of the accessible route no greater than 1:20?

4.8.1 Where the slope is greater than 1:20, does it comply with the requirements for ramps? (Use Form 7: Ramps)

4.3.8; 4.5.2 Changes in Level: When walkway levels change, is the vertical difference between them less than 1/4 inch? OR Are changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2? Are curb ramps, ramps, or elevators used for changes in level greater than 1/2 inch? (Lifts may only be used in certain limited situations in new construction. See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet B and ADAAG 4.1.3(5)) Does the curb ramp, ramp, or elevator comply with 4.7, 4.8, or 4.10? (Use Form 4: Curb Ramps; Form 7: Ramps; or Form 13: Elevators)

4.3.6; 4.5.1 Surface: Are accessible route surfaces stable, firm and slip-resistant? 4.5.4 Grates: 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?

4.1.2(7); 4.30.1 Directional and Informational Signs: Do signs which provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building, comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.1.2(7); 4.30.1 Room Identification Signs: Do signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces comply with 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.1.2(7); 4.30.7 Symbols: If provided, are the following elements identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility?

(a) accessible parking spaces; (b) accessible passenger loading zones; (c) accessible entrances when not all are accessible; (d) accessible toilet and bathing facilities when not all are accessible

4.1.3(8)(d) Directions to Accessible Entrance: When not all entrances are accessible, is there directional signage indicating the accessible route to an accessible entrance?

4.29.5 Hazardous Vehicular Areas - Detectable Warnings: If a walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, is the boundary between the areas defined by a continuous detectable warning at least 36 inches wide complying with 4.29.2? (Use Form 21: Detectable Warnings)

SURVEY FORM 4: CURB RAMPS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Curb Ramp Location:

4.7.1 Curb Ramp - Location: Is there a curb ramp wherever an accessible route crosses a curb?

4.7.2; 4.8.2 Slope: Is the slope of the curb ramp 1:12 or less in new construction? 4.7.2 Transition: Is the transition from the curb ramp to the walkway and to the road or gutter flush and free of abrupt changes?

Counter Slope: Are the running slopes of the road, gutter or accessible route adjoining the ramp no greater than 1:20?

4.7.3 Width: Is the width of the curb ramp, not including the flared sides, at least 36 inches?

4.7.4; 4.5.1 Surface: Is the surface of the curb ramp stable, firm and slip-resistant?

4.7.5 Side Flares: If the curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across it or where it is not protected by handrails or guard rails, does it have flared sides? Side Flare SlopeDo these flared sides have a slope of 1:10 or less? Where the space at the top of the ramp is less than 48 inches and wheelchair users must use the side flares for access, do the flared sides have a slope of 1:12 or less? (See Figure 12(a))

4.7.5 Returned Curbs: If sharp return curb cuts are present, is pedestrian cross traffic prohibited by walls, guardrails, shrubbery, or other elements? (See Figure 12(b))

4.7.6; 4.6.3 Built-up Curb Ramps: Are built-up curb ramps located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes or parking access aisles?

4.7.7 Detectable Warning: Does the curb ramp have a detectable warning?

4.29.2 Domes: Does the detectable warning consist of raised truncated domes?

Size and Spacing: Are the truncated domes 0.9 inches in diameter and 0.2 inches in height with a center-to-center spacing of 2.35 inches? All measurements are nominal. (See Figures below)

Visual Contrast: Does the detectable warning contrast visually with adjoining surfaces (light-on-dark or dark-on-light)? Is the material used to provide contrast an integral part of the walking surface?

4.7.8 Parked Vehicles: Are curb ramps located or protected so that they will not be obstructed by parked vehicles?

4.7.9 Curb Ramps at Crosswalks: Are curb ramps at crosswalks wholly contained within the crosswalk lines, except for the flared sides?

4.7.10 Diagonal Curb Ramps: If diagonal (or corner-type) curb ramps have returned curbs or other well-defined edges, are these edges parallel to the direction of the pedestrian traffic flow?

Bottom of Diagonal: Is there at least 48 inches clear space within the crosswalk lines at the bottom of a diagonal curb ramp?

Straight Curb: If the diagonal curb ramp has flared sides, is there at least a 24 inch segment of straight curb located on each side of the curb ramp within the crosswalk lines?

4.7.11 Island: Where an accessible pathway crosses an island, is the island cut through at street level? OR Are there curb ramps on both sides and a level area at least 48 inches long between them? (With a 6 inch high curb, the island will be at least 16 feet wide.)

SURVEY FORM 5: DRINKING FOUNTAINS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Fountain Location:

4.1.3(10)(a); 4.15.1 Water Fountains: Where there is only one drinking fountain on a floor, is there one accessible to wheelchair users in accordance with 4.15 (see below) and one accessible to persons who have difficulty bending or stooping (e.g., drinking fountains mounted at standard height or a water cooler)?

4.1.3(10)(b); 4.15.1 Where there is more than one drinking fountain on a floor, do 50% comply with 4.15 (See below)?

4.1.3(10) Accessible Route: Is the accessible drinking fountain on an accessible route?

4.15.5(2) Clearance - Fountains Without Knee Space: 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? (See Figures 27(c) and (d))

4.15.5(1) Fountains With Knee Space: 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? (See Figures 27(a) and (b)) Does such a unit also have a clear floor space at least 30 by 48 inches perpendicular to the unit allowing a forward approach?

4.4.1 Protruding Objects: 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).

4.15.2 Spout - Height: Is the spout outlet no higher than 36 inches from the floor? 4.15.3LocationIs the spout at the front of the unit, with a water flow trajectory parallel or nearly parallel to the front edge? Water FlowIf the fountain has a round or oval bowl, is the water flow within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain? Is the water flow at least 4 inches high to allow the insertion of a cup under the flow?

4.15.4 Controls - Location: Are the controls located on the front or the side near the front edge?

4.15.4; 4.27.4 Operation: Are the controls operable with one hand? Are the controls operable without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Is the force to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf?

SURVEY FORM 6: TELEPHONES

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Telephone Location:

4.1.3(17)(a); 4.31.1 Telephones: At each bank of public pay telephones, is there at least one telephone per bank accessible to wheelchair users complying with 4.31.2 through 4.31.8 (See below)? If there is only one public pay telephone per floor, does it comply with 4.31.2 through 4.31.8? Where two or more banks of public pay telephones are provided on a floor, does at least one telephone per floor provide for a forward reach complying with 4.2.5 (See below)? (For exterior installations only, if dial tone first service is available, a side reach telephone may be installed instead of a forward reach telephone.)

4.1.17(a); 4.31.2; 4.2.4 Clear Floor Space: 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.) Accessible RouteIs there an accessible route at least 36 inches wide adjoining or overlapping the clear floor space?

4.31.3; 4.2.5 Forward Reach Telephone: 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?

4.31.3; 4.2.6 Side Reach Telephone: If the clear floor space allows only a parallel approach, is the highest operable part of the telephone no more than 54 inches from the floor?

4.31.7 Directories: Are telephone books also within these reach ranges?

4.31.6 Controls: Does the telephone have pushbutton controls unless such service is unavailable?

4.31.8 Cord: Is the cord from the telephone to the handset at least 29 inches long? 4.1.3(17)(b)Volume ControlsIs each accessible telephone equipped with a volume control? 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.)

4.30.7(2) Signs: Are volume controlled telephones identified by a sign showing a handset with radiating sound waves?

4.31.5 Amplification: Are volume controls capable of amplification between 12 dbA and 18 dbA above normal? (If an automatic reset button is provided, the maximum of 18 dbA may be exceeded.)

Hearing Aid Compatible: Are telephones hearing aid compatible?

4.1.3(17)(c) Text Telephones/ TDDs - General: 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?

Specific Facilities: 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?

Hospitals: 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?

4.31.9(3) Equivalent Facilitation: 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. Directional signage must be provided in compliance with 4.30.7.) (See below)

4.31.9 Mounting Location: Is a required text telephone permanently mounted within, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure?

Cord Length: If an acoustic coupler is used, is the telephone cord sufficiently long enough to allow connection of the text telephone to the telephone receiver?

4.30.7(3) TDD Symbol: Are required text telephones identified by the international TDD symbol?

4.1.3(16); 4.30.1; 4.30.7 Directional Signs: Is the directional signage complying with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5 provided to indicate the location of the text telephone? (Use Form 19: Signage) Is the directional signage 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.)

4.1.3(17)(d); 4.31.9(2) Text Telephone, Shelves & Outlets: 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? Is the shelf large enough to accommodate a text telephone and does it provide at least 6 inches of vertical clearance? Is the telephone handset capable of being placed flush on the surface of the shelf? Is the directional signage 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.))

4.31.4; 4.4.1 Protruding Objects: 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.) 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? Is there an accessible route at least 36 inches wide alongside the telephone?

SURVEY FORM 7: RAMPS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Ramp Location:

4.8.1 Ramps: Does each part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 comply with 4.8 (See below)? (For curb ramps use Form 4: Curb Ramps)

4.8.2 Running Slope: Is the ramp slope 1:12 or less?

Maximum Rise: Is the rise for any run a maximum of 30 inches?

4.8.6 Cross Slope: Is the cross slope of the ramp surface no greater than 1:50?

4.8.6; 4.5 Surface: Is the ramp surface stable, firm and slip-resistant?

Grates: 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?

4.8.3 Clear Width: Is the clear width (between handrails) of the ramp at least 36 inches? 4.8.4LandingsIs there a level landing at the top and bottom of each ramp and each ramp run?

Size: Is each landing at least as wide as the ramp and at least 60 inches long? Where the ramp changes direction, is there a landing of at least 60 by 60 inches?

Landings with Doors: If a doorway is located on a landing, does the area in front of the door comply with the maneuvering space requirements for doors? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.8.7 Edge Protection: 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?

4.8.8 Drainage: Are outside ramps and their approaches designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces?

4.8.5 Handrails: 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.) On dogleg or switchback ramps, is the inside handrail continuous?

Gripping Surface: Are the gripping surfaces continuous?

Mounting: Are handrails fixed so that they do not rotate within their fittings?

Height: Is the top of the handrail between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface?

Handrail Extension: 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?

Ends of Handrails: Are the ends of handrails rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post?

4.8.5; 4.26.2 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.

4.8.5; 4.26.2 Clearance: Is the clear space between handrails and walls exactly 1-1/2 inches?

4.8.5; 4.26.2 Clearance in Recess: 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?

4.8.5; 4.26.3 Structural Strength: Do the handrails meet the structural strength requirements for bending stress and shear stress? (See 4.26.3)

4.8.5; 4.26.3 Do the fasteners meet the structural strength requirements for shear force and tensile force? (See 4.26.3)

4.8.5; 4.26.4 Hazards: Are handrail edges free of sharp or abrasive elements and do they have edges with a minimum radius of 1/8 inch?

SURVEY FORM 8: STAIRS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Stair Location:

4.1.3(4); 4.9.1 Stairs: Do interior and exterior stairs connecting levels that are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of vertical access comply with 4.9 (See below)? (In new construction, this condition may occur in facilities subject to the elevator exemption (see 4.1.3(5) Exception 1) or where mezzanines are exempt in restaurants (See 5.4).)

4.9.2 Risers/Treads: In any one flight of stairs, do all the steps have uniform riser heights and tread widths? Are the risers closed? Are the treads at least 11 inches measured from riser to riser?

4.9.3 Nosings: Do the nosings project no more than 1-1/2 inches? 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? Is the radius of the curvature at the leading edge of the tread no more than 1/2 inch?

4.9.4; 4.26 Handrails: Do stairways have continuous handrails along both sides?

4.9.4(1) On dogleg or switchback stairs, is the inside handrail continuous at landings?

4.9.4(2) At ends of handrails, is there at least 12 inches of handrail parallel to the floor beyond the top riser? 4.9.4(2) 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?

4.9.4(2) 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?

4.9.4(3) Is the clearance between walls and handrails exactly 1-1/2 inches?

4.9.4(4) Is the gripping surface uninterrupted by newel posts or other obstructions?

4.9.4(5) Are the tops of handrails between 34 and 38 inches above the stair nosings?

4.9.4(6) Are the ends of handrails rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall or post?

4.9.4(7) Are handrails fixed so that they do not rotate within their fittings?

4.9.4; 4.26.2 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.

4.9.4; 4.26.2 Clearance in Recess: 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?

4.9.4; 4.26.3 Structural Strength: Do the handrails meet the structural strength requirements for bending stress and shear stress? (See 4.26.3)

4.9.4; 4.26.3 Do the fasteners meet the structural strength requirements for shear force and tensile force? (See 4.26.3)

4.9.4; 4.26.4 Hazards: Are handrail edges free of sharp or abrasive elements and do they have edges with a minimum radius of 1/8 inch?

4.9.6 Drainage: Are outdoor stairs and their approaches designed so that water does not accumulate on walking surfaces?

SURVEY FORM 9: PLATFORM LIFTS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Lift Location: 4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 4: þ In new construction, platform lifts may be used in lieu of an elevator only under the following conditions and where State and local codes permit.

To provide an accessible route to a performing area in an assembly occupancy.

To comply with the wheelchair viewing position, line-of-sight, and dispersion requirements in assembly areas with fixed seating.

To provide access to incidental occupiable rooms and spaces that are not open to the general public and which house no more than five persons. (This includes, but is not limited to, equipment control rooms and projection booths.)

To provide access where existing site constraints or other constraints make use of a ramp or an elevator infeasible.

4.1.6(3)(g): þ In alterations, the use of platform lifts is not limited to the above conditions. Platform lifts may be used as part of an accessible route in alterations.

4.1.3(5) Exception 4 Lifts: In new construction, if a lift is installed in lieu of an elevator or ramp, was it installed consistent with 4.1.3(5) Exception 4 (above) and in compliance with applicable State and local codes?

4.11.3 Independent Use: Can the lift be entered, operated and exited without assistance?

4.11.2; 4.2.4 Platform Size: Is the lift platform at least 30 by 48 inches?

4.11.2; 4.2.4 Clear Space Outside Lift: Is there at least a 30 by 48 inch clear space outside the lift positioned for a wheelchair user to reach the controls from a parallel or forward approach and to enter the lift?

4.11.2; 4.27.3; 4.2.5 Controls - Forward Reach: Where a forward reach is provided, is the height of the lift control no more than 48 inches?

4.11.2; 4.27.3; 4.2.6 Side Reach: Where a side reach is provided, is the height of the lift control no more than 54 inches?

4.11.2; 4.27.4 Operation: Are the controls operable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf?

4.1.2(1); 4.3.2 Accessible Route: Is the lift on an accessible route?

4.11.2; 4.3.6; 4.5.1 Surface: Is the surface of the lift, as well as the accessible route to which it connects, stable, firm and slip-resistant?

4.11.2; 4.5.2 Edge Bevel: If there is a change in level of between 1/4 and 1/2 inch, is the edge beveled with a slope of 1:2 or less?

4.11.2 Safety Code: Does the lift meet the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Section XX, 1990?

SURVEY FORM 10: ENTRANCES AND EXITS (AREAS OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE)

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Entrance and Exit Location: Area of Rescue Assistance Location: Total Number of Entrances: Number of Accessible Entrances: Number of Exits Required by Building/Fire Code:

4.1.3(8)(a) Entrances - Number Accessible: Are at least 50% of all public entrances accessible?

Ground Floor Entrance: Is at least one accessible entrance on the ground floor?

Separate Tenant Entrances: Does each separate tenancy have an accessible entrance?

Equivalent to Required Exits: Is the number of accessible entrances at least equivalent to the number of exits required by the applicable building/fire codes? (Use Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet C: Entrances) (This does not require an increase in the total number of entrances planned for the facility.)

Primary Entrance: Where feasible, are the accessible entrances the entrances used by the majority of the people visiting or working in the building?

4.1.3(8)(b) Pedestrian Tunnels and Elevated Walkways: If access is provided for pedestrians through a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway, is one entrance to the building from each tunnel or walkway accessible?

Direct Entrance From Parking Garage: If direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to the building, is at least one direct entrance from the garage to the building accessible?

4.1.3(8)(c); 4.14.2 Public Entrance: If the only entrance is a service entrance, is it accessible?

4.1.2(7); 4.30.1 Directional Signs: If an entrance is not accessible, are there directional signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance? Do the directional signs comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.14.1; 4.3.2(1); 4.3 Accessible Route: Within the boundaries of the site, is the accessible entrance connected by an accessible route to existing public transportation stops, accessible parking and passenger loading zones, and to public streets or sidewalks? (Use Form 3: Exterior Accessible Routes) Is the accessible entrance connected by an accessible route to all accessible elements or spaces within the building or facility? (Use Form 12: Building Lobbies and Corridors)

4.14.1; 4.3.8 Level Change: If there is a vertical level change between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch at or along the route to the entrance, is the edge beveled with a slope of 1:2 or less? If there is a vertical level change greater than 1/2 inch at the entrance, is a curb ramp, ramp, or elevator complying with 4.7, 4.8, or 4.10 provided? (Use Form 4: Curb Ramps; Form 7: Ramps; or Form 13: Elevators) (Lifts may be used in certain limited situations in new construction. See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet D and ADAAG 4.1.3(5) Exception 4)

4.1.3(7)(a); 4.13.1 Doors: At each accessible entrance to a building or facility, is there at least one accessible door meeting the requirements of 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.13.2 Turnstiles: If turnstiles or revolving doors are used on an accessible route, is there an accessible gate or door provided adjacent to the turnstile or revolving door to facilitate the same use pattern?

4.13.3 Gates: Do all gates, including ticket gates, comply with the applicable specifications of 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.1.3(9) Exits and Areas of Rescue Assistance: Does each occupiable level of a building or facility which is required to be accessible have accessible means of egress equal to the number of exits required by local building/life safety regulations? OR Where a required exit is not accessible, are there areas of rescue assistance complying with 4.3.11 (see below) equal to the number of inaccessible required exits? OR Is there a horizontal exit complying with local building/life safety regulations provided in lieu of an area of rescue assistance? OR Does the building or facility have a supervised automatic sprinkler system?

4.1.3(16); 4.30.1 Exit Door Signs: Do signs which designate exit doors comply with 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.3.11.1 Location and Construction of Areas of Rescue Assistance: Are each of the required areas of rescue assistance located and constructed in compliance with one of the following:

A portion of a stairway landing in a smokeproof enclosure complying with local building requirements?

A portion of an exterior exit balcony, complying with local requirements, immediately adjacent to an exit stairway? Openings to the interior of the building located within 20 feet of the area of rescue assistance must have fire assemblies with 3/4 hour fire protection rating.

A portion of a one-hour fire-resistive corridor, complying with local requirements for fire-resistive construction and for openings, immediately adjacent to an exit enclosure?

A vestibule immediately adjacent to an exit enclosure constructed to the same fire-resistive standards required for corridors and openings?

A portion of a stairway landing within an exit enclosure which is vented to the exterior and is separated from the interior of the building with not less than a one hour fire resistive doors?

When approved by local authorities, an area or room separated by a smoke barrier from other portions of the building, and which has an exit directly into an exit enclosure, where smoke barriers completely enclose the area or room and have a fire resistive rating of not less than one hour? Doors in the smoke barrier must be tight-fitting smoke-and draft-control assemblies with a fire rating of not less than 20 minutes, and must also be self-closing or automatic closing. Where the room or area exits into an exit enclosure which is required to be of more than one hour fire-resistive construction, the room or area must have the same fire-resistive construction, including the same opening protection, as required for the adjacent exit enclosure.

An elevator lobby when elevator shafts and adjacent lobbies are pressurized as required for a smokeproof enclosure by local regulations and when complying with the requirements in 4.3.11 (see below) for size, communication, and signage? The pressurization system must be activated by smoke detectors on each floor and the pressurization system and its duct work must be separated from other portions of the building by a minimum two hour fire resistive construction.

4.3.11.2 Wheelchair Spaces in Areas of Rescue Assistance - Size: Does each area of rescue assistance provide at least 2 spaces no less than 30 by 48 inches which do not encroach on any required exit width?

Required Number of Wheelchair Spaces: Is the total number of wheelchair spaces per story at least equal to one for every 200 persons of calculated occupant load served by the area of rescue assistance? EXCEPTION: The appropriate local authority may reduce the minimum number of such spaces to one for each area of rescue assistance on floors where the occupant load is less than 200.

4.3.11.3 Stairway Width: Is each stairway serving an area of rescue assistance at least 48 inches wide between handrails?

4.3.11.4 Two-Way Communication: Is there a method of two-way communication (using both visible and audible signals) between each area of rescue assistance and the primary entry? (The fire department or other local authority may approve a location other than a primary entry.)

4.3.11.5 Instructions for Use: Are there instructions for the use of the area of rescue assistance during an emergency posted adjacent to the communication system?

4.3.11.5 Identification Signs: Is each area of rescue assistance identified by a sign which states "Area of Rescue Assistance," and which also displays the International Symbol of Accessibility?

4.3.11.5 Is the sign illuminated when/where exit signs are required to be illuminated?

4.3.11.5 Directional Signs: Is there directional signage posted at all inaccessible exits indicating the direction to areas of rescue assistance?

4.1.3(16); 4.30.1 Does the directional signage comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.3.10 Accessible Routes: Do accessible routes also serve as a means of egress or connect to areas of rescue assistance?

4.1.3(7)(d) Doors: Is each door along a means of egress an accessible door meeting the requirements of 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

SURVEY FORM 11: DOORS AND GATES

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Door Location:

4.1.3(7); 4.13.1 Doors - Accessible Entrances: Is there at least one accessible door complying with 4.13 (see below) at each accessible entrance to the building or facility?

Accessible Spaces: Is there at least one accessible door complying with 4.13 (see below) at each accessible space in the facility?

Accessible Routes: Does each door that is an element of an accessible route comply with 4.13 (See below)?

Egress Door and Areas of Rescue Assistance: Does each door that is an element of an accessible means of egress or that connects to an area of rescue assistance comply with 4.13 (See below)?

4.13.2 Revolving Doors and Turnstiles: If a revolving door or turnstile is used on an accessible route, is an accessible door or gate provided adjacent to the turnstile or revolving door to facilitate the same use pattern?

4.13.3 Gates: Do gates, including ticket gates, meet the applicable specifications of 4.13 (See below)?

4.13.5 Clear Opening: When a door is open 90 degrees, is there a clear opening width at least 32 inches measured between the face of the door and the door stop on the latch side?

Closets: If the door does not require full-user passage, such as that to a shallow closet, is the clear opening width at least 20 inches?

4.13.4 Double Leaf Doors: If the doorway has two independently operated door leaves, does at least one active leaf provide at least a 32 inch clear opening width?

4.13.6 Maneuvering Space: If the door is not automatic or power assisted, does it have maneuvering space relative to the direction of approach as shown in Figure 25? EXCEPTION: Entry doors to acute care hospital bedrooms are exempt from the requirement for the 18 inch space at the latch side of the door if the door is at least 44 inches wide. Is the floor level and clear within the required maneuvering space?

4.13.7 Vestibules - Doors in Series: If there are two doors in a series, is the clear space between doors in a vestibule at least 48 inches plus the width of any door swinging into the space? (See Figure 26) Do doors in a series swing in the same direction? OR Do they swing away from the space between the doors?

4.13.8 Thresholds: Is the threshold at doorways no higher than 3/4 inch in height for exterior sliding doors? Is the threshold no higher than 1/2 inch for other doors? If there is a raised threshold, is it beveled at 1:2 or less?

4.13.9 Hardware: Are all handles, locks, and latches or other operative devices operable with one hand? Are they operable without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? (U-shaped handles, levers, and push type mechanisms are acceptable designs.) If there are sliding doors, is the operating hardware exposed and usable from both sides when the doors are fully open? Is the force required to operate the controls no greater than 5 lbf? (This does not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or to disengage other devices that only hold the door in a closed position.) Is the operating hardware mounted no higher than 48 inches above the floor?

4.13.10 Door Closers: If the door has a closer, is the closer adjusted so that from an open position of 70 degrees, the door will take at least 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from the latch (measured to the leading edge of the door)?

4.13.11 Opening Force - Fire Doors: Do fire doors have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate local authority?

Interior Doors: Do interior hinged doors, and sliding or folding doors, have an opening force of 5 lbf or less?

4.13.12 Automatic Doors: If an automatic door is used, does it comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10-1985?

Low Powered Doors: If there is a slow-opening, low-powered automatic door, does it comply with ANSI A156.19-1984 and does it take at least 3 seconds to open to back check? Do such doors require no more than 15 lbf to stop door movement?

Power Assisted Doors: If a power assisted door is used, does it have an opening force of 5 lbf or less and does its closing conform to the requirements in ANSI A156.19-1984?

SURVEY FORM 12: BUILDING LOBBIES AND CORRIDORS (INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTE)

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG. Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Lobby or Corridor Location:

4.1.3(1); 4.3.2(3) Accessible Route: Is there an accessible route connecting accessible entrances with all accessible elements and spaces within the building?

4.3.3 Width - General: Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide except at doorways?

U-Turn: 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? (See Figure 7(b))

4.3.4 Passing Spaces: 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?

4.3.5; 4.4.1 Provisions for Persons Who are Blind - Protruding Objects: 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.) 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? Is there an accessible path at least 36 inches clear alongside the protruding object?

4.4.2 Headroom: Is there at least 80 inches clear head room on an accessible route? 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? (See Figure 8(c-1))

4.5.1 Floor Surface: Are the floor surfaces on accessible routes stable, firm, and slip-resistant?

4.3.7; 4.8.1 Slope: 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? (Use Form 7: Ramps) 4.3.7; 4.8.1 Cross Slope: Is the cross slope no greater than 1:50?

4.3.8; 4.5.2 Changes in Level: Are ramps or elevators used for changes in level greater than 1/2 inch? (Lifts may only be used in certain limited situations in new construction. See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet D and ADAAG 4.1.3(5) Exception 4.) Does the ramp or elevator comply with 4.8 or 4.10? (Use Form 7: Ramps or Form 13: Elevators) When walkway levels change, is the vertical difference less than 1/4 inch? OR Are changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2? When floor materials change, does the vertical difference between them meet the above requirements?

4.5.3 Carpet: If carpet or carpet tile is used on the floor, is it securely attached? Are exposed edges of carpet fastened to the floor and have trim along their entire length? Is it a low pile type of carpet (1/2 inch maximum) with a firm pad or no pad underneath it?

4.1.3(7)(e); 4.13 Doors: Does each door that is an element of an accessible route comply with 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.13.2 Revolving Door: 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?

4.13.3 Gates: Do gates, including ticket gates, meet all the applicable specifications of 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.1.3(16); 4.30.1 Directional and Informational Signs: Do signs which provide direction to, or information about, functional spaces of the building comply with 4.30.2, 4.30.3, and 4.30.5? (Use Form 19: Signage) EXCEPTION: Building directories, menus, and all other signs which are temporary are not required to comply.

4.1.3(16); 4.30.1 Room Identification Signs: Do signs which identify permanent rooms and spaces comply with 4.30.4, 4.30.5, and 4.30.6? (Use Form 19: Signage)

4.1.3(14); 4.28 Alarms: If emergency warning systems are provided, do they include both audible alarms and visual alarms complying with 4.28? (Use Form 20: Alarms)

SURVEY FORM 13: ELEVATORS

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Elevator Location:

4.1.3(5) EXCEPTION 1: Elevators are not required in facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, or the professional office of a health care provider, or another type of facility as determined by the Attorney General.* The elevator exemption set forth in this paragraph does not obviate or limit in any way the obligation to comply with the other accessibility requirements established in section 4.1.3. For example, floors above or below the accessible ground floor must meet the requirements of this section except for elevator service. If toilet or bathing facilities are provided on a level not served by an elevator, then toilet or bathing facilities must be provided on the accessible ground floor. In new construction if a building or facility is eligible for this exemption, but a full passenger elevator is nonetheless planned, that elevator shall meet the requirements of 4.10 and shall serve each level in the building. A full passenger elevator that provides service from a garage to only one level of a building or facility is not required to serve other levels.

*Note: The term "professional office of a health care provider" and "shopping center or shopping mall" are further defined in the Department of Justice regulations at 28 CFR Section 36.401(d)(1) for new construction and 28 CFR Section 36.404(a) for alterations. The Attorney General has also designated any terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation, or an airport passenger terminal as not eligible for the elevator exception. (See 28 CFR Sections 36.401(d)(2) and 36.404(a).) In such a facility, any area housing passenger services, including boarding and debarking, loading and unloading, baggage claim, dining facilities, and other common areas open to the public, must be on an accessible route from an accessible entrance.

4.1.3(5) Exception 1 Elevator Exception: Is the building eligible for the elevator exception in 4.1.3(5) above?

Eligible Building: If the building is eligible for the elevator exception, does the floor above or below the accessible ground floor comply with all the other requirements in 4.1.3 for new construction? (See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets D through G) If the building is eligible for the elevator exception and toilet rooms or bathrooms are provided at a level not served by an elevator, are toilet rooms or bathrooms also provided on the accessible floor? (See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet F: Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms) If the building is eligible for the elevator exception but a full passenger elevator is nonetheless planned, does the elevator comply with 4.10 (see below) and serve each level in the building? (A full passenger elevator that provides service from a garage to only one level of a building is not required to serve other levels.)

4.1.3(5); 4.10.1 Ineligible Building: If the building is not eligible for the elevator exception, does an elevator serve each level, including mezzanines, unless otherwise noted below? If more than one elevator is provided in a building not eligible for the elevator exemption, does each full passenger elevator comply with 4.10 (See below)?

Shopping Center or Shopping Mall: In a facility housing a shopping center or a shopping mall, does an elevator serve each floor level housing (or designed or intended for use by) at least one sales or rental establishment? (See 28 CFR Sections 36.401(d)(1)(ii) and 36.404(a)(2))

Professional Office of Health Care Provider: In a facility housing the professional office of a health care provider, does an elevator serve each floor level housing (or designed or intended for use by) at least one health care provider? (See 28 CFR Sections 36.401(d)(1)(i) and 36.404(a)(1))

Transportation Facility: In a terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation, or an airport passenger terminal, is each area housing passenger services, including boarding and debarking, loading and unloading, baggage claim, dining facilities, and other common areas open to the public connected by an accessible route from an accessible entrance? (See 28 CFR Section 36.401(d)(1)(iii))

4.10.2 Automatic Operation: Is the elevator operation automatic?

4.10.2 Self-leveling: 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?

4.10.9 Horizontal Gap: Is the horizontal gap between the car floor platform and the landing edge no greater than 1-1/4 inches?

4.10.3 Hallway Call Buttons: Are the hallway call buttons centered at 42 inches above the floor? Are the buttons at least 3/4 inches in the smallest dimension?

Visual Indicators: Do the buttons have visual signals to indicate when each call is registered and answered? Is the button designating the "up" direction above the "down" button? Are the buttons raised or flush (not recessed)?

Clearance: If there is an object below the buttons, does it project no more than 4 inches into the elevator lobby?

4.10.4 Hall Lanterns: Is there a visible and audible signal at each hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call?

Audible Signals: Do audible signals sound once for "up" and twice for "down," or do they have verbal annunciators that say "up" or "down"?

Visible Signals: 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?

4.10.5 Raised and Braille Floor Designations: Does each elevator hoistway entrance have raised floor designations on each door jamb centered 60 inches above the floor? Are the floor designation letters or numerals 2 inches high?

4.10.5; 4.30.4 Raised Characters: Are the letters or numerals raised at least 1/32 inch upper case, and sans serif or simple serif type?

Braille: Are the letters or numerals accompanied with Grade II Braille?

4.10.6 Doors: Do the elevator doors open and close automatically? 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?

4.10.7 Door and Signal Delay: Is the time from when the elevator's arrival is signaled until the doors begin to close at least 5 seconds? If any hoistway door is farther than 7.5 feet from the hall call button, does the time increase according to Figure 21?

4.10.8 Do the elevator doors remain fully open for at least 3 seconds?

4.10.9 Floor Surfaces: Does the floor area of the car allow maneuvering room for wheelchair users to enter the car, reach the controls, and exit? (See Figure 22)

4.10.10; 4.5 Are the floors in and adjacent to the elevator stable, firm, and slip-resistant?

4.10.11 Illumination Levels: Is the illumination level at the car controls, the platform, and the car threshold and landing sill at least 5 footcandles?

4.10.12(1) Car Controls: Are the car control buttons at least 3/4 inch in their smallest dimension? Are the controls raised or flush?

4.10.12(2); 4.30.4 Raised Characters: 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?

Character Height: 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?

Braille: Do the controls also have Braille designations in Grade II Braille?

4.10.12(2); 4.30.5 Contrast: Do the numbers and characters contrast with the background (light-on-dark or dark-on-light)?

Main Entry Designation: Is the button for the main entry floor designated by a raised star?

4.10.12(2) Visual Indicators: Do the floor buttons have visual indicators to show when each call is registered and are they extinguished when each call is answered?

4.10.12(3) Height of Controls: Are the floor buttons no higher than 54 inches above the floor for side approach and no higher than 48 inches for front approach?

Emergency Controls: Are the emergency controls grouped at the bottom of the panel with centerlines no less than 35 inches above the floor?

Control Location: 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?

4.10.13 Car Position Indicators: Is there a visual car position indicator above the car control panel or over the door to indicate the floor level?

Size: Are the numerals at least 1/2 inch high?

Visible Signals: Do the numerals illuminate?

Audible Signals: Does an audible signal sound as the car passes or stops at a floor or is there an automatic verbal announcement? Is the audible signal at least 20 decibels and the frequency no higher than 1500 Hz?

4.10.14 Emergency Communications: 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?

Height: Is the highest operable part of the communication system no higher than 48 inches above the floor?

4.10.14; 4.30.4 Raised Characters and Braille: Is the communication system identified by a raised symbol and lettering located adjacent to the device? Is the raised symbol and lettering between 5/8 inch and 2 inches high and raised at least 1/32 inch? Is the raised lettering upper case, and sans serif or simple serif? Is the raised lettering accompanied by Grade II Braille? 4.10.14; 4.30.5 Do the symbol and lettering contrast with the background (light-on-dark or dark-on-light)? If the system uses a handset, is the length of the cord from the panel to the handset at least 29 inches? Is the communication system usable without voice communication?

4.10.14; 4.27 Controls: 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? Is the force required to operate controls no greater than 5 lbf?

SURVEY FORM 14: ROOMS AND SPACES

Use with the Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets and ADAAG.

Facility Name: See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheets I and J for special requirements and exceptions which may be allowed in alterations and historic preservation. See also ADAAG 4.1.6 and 4.1.7.

Room or Space Location:

4.1.3(7)(b); 4.13.1 Doors: Do the doors comply with 4.13? (Use Form 11: Doors and Gates)

4.3.3 Aisles: Are aisles between permanently built-in case work or partitions at least 36 inches wide (or at least 32 inches wide for a length not to exceed 24 inches)? (See Figure 8(e)) Where the aisle makes a U-turn around an obstacle which is less than 48 inches wide, is the pathway width at least 42 inches on the approach and 48 inches in the turn? (See Figure 7(b))

4.3.4 Passing Space: If the aisles between permanently built-in casework or partitions are less than 60 inches wide, are there passing spaces at least 60 inches wide and 60 inches long or intersecting aisles allowing passing at reasonable intervals not exceeding 200 feet?

4.3.5; 4.4.2 Headroom: Is there at least 80 inches clear head room in the accessible space? If there is less than 80 inches clear head room in part of an accessible space, is there a cane detectable barrier within 27 inches of the floor? (See Figure 8(c-1))

4.4.1 Protruding Objects: 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 accessible space? (Wall mounted objects with leading edges at or below 27 inches may project any amount so long as they do not reduce the required clear width of an accessible route.) Do free-standing objects, mounted on posts with leading edges between 27 and 80 inches high (such as drinking fountains or telephones) project less than 12 inches into the perpendicular route of travel? Is there an accessible route at least 36 inches clear alongside the protruding object?

4.5.1 Floors: Are the floor surfaces in all accessible rooms and spaces stable, firm, and slip-resistant?

4.1.3(5); 4.3.8; 4.5.2 Level Changes: Are ramps or elevators used for any change in level greater than 1/2 inch? (Lifts may only be used in certain limited situations in new construction. See Minimum Requirements Summary Sheet D and ADAAG 4.1.3(5) Exception 4) Do the ramps or elevators comply with 4.8 or 4.10? (Use Form 7: Ramps or Form 13: Elevators) When walkway levels change, is the vertical difference less than 1/4 inch? OR Are changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2? When floor materials change, does the vertical difference between th