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Nature of Suit Code: 446
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities Act - Other
Cause of Action: 42:12101 Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA)

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ATTACHMENT A TO CONSENT DECREE – MILLARD V. PASSAGE TO IN

Passage to India 1991 W. El Camino Real – Mountain View, CA DISABILITY ACCESS EVALUATIONSurvey performed by: __________________________ Jonathan Adler, Principal ACCESS COMPLIANCE SERVICES ICBO Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner #0886919-21 CA Contractor Lic. #707965 (831) 429-4191Inspection Date: 9/13/06 Contents:I. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................II. Basis For Identifying Inaccessible Features ........................................................................................III. Basis For Determining The Requirement To Correct Inaccessible Features......................................IV. Inventory of Architectural Barriers......................................................................................................V. Summary Of Findings .........................................................................................................................VI. Recommendations............................................................................................................................VII. List of Attachments ..........................................................................................................................

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I. Introduction

The following report provides an evaluation of Passage to India Restaurant regarding compliance with the state with disabilities. The findings are based on my physical site inspection that was conducted on 9/13/06. I verified photographing various public facilities at the restaurant, including the parking, exterior routes, building entranceUnder both state law (after July 1, 1970) and the federal ADA (after January 26, 1992) newly constructed or altedisabilities. Furthermore, performing alterations triggers additional requirements to make other features accessibut not limited to: accessible parking, an accessible building entrance and a route to it, and the restrooms that shistory and building permit records of this facility has not occurred because at this time, defense counsel states applicable obligations that are created when construction is performed. At this time the obligation to improve accremove architectural barriers to disability access when doing so is readily achievable, regardless of when the fareveal a history of construction or alterations performed since 1970, Access Compliance Services reserves the basis of obligations. II. Basis For Identifying Inaccessible Features• ANSI A117.1-1961........................................................................................................................ (1970 to 1981) American National Standards Institute standards for accessibility, as applied to public accommodations in Califo• CA Code of Regulations, Title-24 Part 2, Volume 1 ............................................................... (1982 to present) The California Building Code as applies to public accommodations, pursuant to CA Health & Safety Code 19955 • The Americans with Disabilities Act Title III–28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A............................... (1990 to present) The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities Passage to India: Disability Access Evaluation 

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III. Basis For Determining The Requirement To Correct Inaccessible Features

1. Violations: Architectural features that failed to meet the applicable state or federal regulations when they we

to: 

a) Newly constructed facilities that were improperly built b) Alterations to existing facilities that were improperly built, with or without a permit. c) Path of Travel- Alterations in which an accessible path of travel was not properly provided to the altered ar1992, the altered area was required to comply with disabled access standards in addition to another requirem

Path of travel requires that the route to the altered area must be made accessible, which includes parking when routes as needed, the restrooms that serve the altered area, and drinking fountains and telephones that serve tunreasonable hardship, that is it exceeds 20% of the project’s total cost, the access improvements can be limitethe total cost). However, under California law, the path of travel improvements on large projects cannot be cappwhere the cost exceeds an annually adjusted index, or where a series of projects over a three-year period cost 2. Architectural Barriers Under The ADA Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, at section 42 USC 12182 (b)(2)(A)(iv) has required that featureand must be corrected. This obligation applies to existing facilities regardless of the age of the building or whethspecial allowances may apply to truly historic buildings. The extent to which the obligation applies is limited to ta

There is no formulaic definition of what meets the standard of “readily achievable”. It is determined in part on the 

beyond the scope of this assignment to make such a determination. 

ADA Title III Sec.36.201  (b) Landlord and tenant responsibilities. Both the landlord who owns the building that houses a place of public accommodation and the tenant who o

to the requirements of this part. As between the parties, allocation of responsibility for complying with the obligations of this part may be determined 

Under the ADA an access barrier is "readily achievable" if the removal is “easily accomplishable and able to be 

considered when determining whether removing a barrier is “readily achievable” are set out in the ADA §301 (9) 

(9) READILY ACHIEVABLE- The term `readily achievable' means easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or exinclude-- 

(A) the nature and cost of the action needed under this Act; (B) the overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the action; the number of persons employed at such facility; the effoperation of the facility; (C) the overall financial resources of the covered entity; the overall size of the business of a covered entity with respect to the number of its 

(D) the type of operation or operations of the covered entity, including the composition, structure, and functions of the workforce of such efacilities in question to the covered entity.

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IV. Inventory of Architectural Barriers

# ELEMENT BARRIER 2001- CBC CBC Requirement ADAAG 

PARKING

A1 Parking Pavement 

Striping and Symbols 

Striping Worn Away Painted striping is almost entirely worn away and not visible. 

1101B.3 A public accommodation shall 

maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are required to be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. 

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A2 Parking Signage 

Enforcement sign 

Signage is Missing Tow-Away signage is not posted as required 

1129B.5 Tow-Away signage must be 

installed at each entrance to the lot or visible from each parking space. Sign must be min. 17” x 22”, with min. 1” tall letters, and state: 

“Accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at _ _ _ _ or by telephoning _ _ _ _ _ _ “Blank spaces are to be filled in with appropriate information as a permanent part of the sign. 

Not Addressed 

A3 Signage 

Parking space sign 

Van Sign is Missing Signage that identifies the space to the left of the access aisle as vanaccessible is not posted 

1129B.5 Van spaces must have an 

additional sign that states “Van Accessible”. 

4.6.4 

A4 Slope of Parking 

Space and Aisle (grade) 

Parking Slopes Excessively The grade of the parking spaces and access aisle ranges from a slope of 2.6% to 4.6%, 

1129B.4(3) and (4) 

The entire parking space and access aisle may contain slopes no steeper than 2% in any direction. 

4.6.3 

A5 Slope of Access 

Aisle 

(Ramp encroachment) 

Curb Ramp is too Steep and Projects into Access AisleA “built-up” curb ramp that slopes 10.1% projects 6- ft. into the access aisle 

1129B.4(3) The entire parking space and 

access aisle may contain slopes no steeper than 2% in any direction. 

4.6.3 

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# ELEMENT BARRIER 2001- CBC CBC Requirement ADAAG 

Curb Ramp Slope Ramp Slopes Excessively 

The center, traveled portion of the curb ramp slopes 9.4% to 10.1% 

1127B.5(3) The slope of curb ramps shall not 

exceed 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal (8.33% slope). 

4.7.2 4.8.2 

A6 A7 Curb Ramp Edge 

Protection 

Flared Side Slopes Excessively The flared side on the right side of the curb ramp slopes 14.4% 

1127B.5(3) The slope of the fanned or flared 

sides of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 unit vertical to 10 units horizontal (10% slope). 

4.7.5 

EXTERIOR ROUTES

B1 Route from 

Accessible Parking 

Cross-Slope is too steep over a 30-ft long distance. The cross-slope (perpendicular to the direction of travel) ranges from 3.9% at the bottom of the walkway to 7.9% at the top. 

1114B.1.2 1133B.7.1.3 

At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible 

parking and accessible 

passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks, to the accessible building entrance they serve. 

Maximum 2% cross-slope Surface cross slopes. Surface cross slopes shall not exceed 1/4” per foot except when the enforcing agency finds that due to local conditions it creates an unreasonable hardship, the cross slope shall be increased to a maximum of 1/2” per foot for distances not to exceed 20 feet (2.5% gradient). 

4.1.2(1 4.3.7 

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# ELEMENT BARRIER 2001- CBC CBC Requirement ADAAG 

B2 Route From 

Sidewalk 

No Handrails Provided The slope in the direction of travel ranges from 6.3% to 8.0% over a 46-ft long distance, and no handrails are provided. 

1133B.7.3 1133B.5.5.1

Five percent gradient. When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical to 20 units horizontal (5% gradient), it shall comply with the provisions of Section 1133B.5 Handrails are required on both sides of each ramp 

4.8.1 4.8.5

ENTRANCES

C1 Exterior Door 

Landing 

Landing Slopes too Steeply The slope of the exterior door landing ranges from 7.7% to 9.3% 

1133B.2.4.2 Minimum maneuvering 

clearances at doors shall be as shown in Figure 11B–26A and 11B–26B. The floor or ground area within the required clearances shall be level and 

clear. The level area shall have a length in the direction of door swing of at least 60 inches (1524 mm) and the length opposite the direction of door swing of 48 inches (1219 mm) as measured at right angles to the plane of the door in its closed position. 

4.13.6 

C2 Exterior Door 

Pressure 

Door Pressure is too High 10-lbs. of force is needed to open the door between the exterior and the airlock vestibule 

1133B.2.5 Maximum effort to operate doors 

may not exceed 5-pounds) for exterior and interior doors, 

When fire doors are required, the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased to the minimum allowable by the appropriate administrative authority, not to exceed 15 pounds. 

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C3 Interior Door 

Pressure 

Door Pressure is too High 15-lbs. of force is needed to open the door between the airlock vestibule and the interior of the restaurant. 

1133B.2.5 Maximum effort to operate doors 

may not exceed 5-pounds) for exterior and interior doors, 

4.13.11 

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# ELEMENT BARRIER 2001- CBC CBC Requirement ADAAG 

WOMENS RESTROOM

D1 Signage No Tactile Signage Displayed 

Raised character and Braille signage is not provided. 

1117B.5.7 Where permanent identification 

is provided for rooms and spaces, raised letters shall be provided and shall be accompanied by Braille 

4.30.4 

D2 Signage No Symbol of Access is Displayed 

The International Symbol of Access is not displayed 

1117B.5.8.1 The International Symbol of 

Accessibility (ISA) shall be the standard used to identify facilities that are accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons. 

4.30.7 Fig. 43 (a)(b)

D3 Entry Door 

Pressure 

Entry Door Pressure is too High 13.5 lbs. of force is needed to open the door between the airlock vestibule and the interior of the restaurant. 

1133B.2.5 Maximum effort to operate doors 

may not exceed 5-pounds) for exterior and interior doors, 

4.13.11 

D4 Entry Door 

Strike-Edge Pull-side Interior 

Maneuvering Space Deficient Door landing extends only 12-1/2” beyond the edge of the door before toilet stall obstructs it. 

1133B.2.4. On the side toward which an 

interior door swings, 18” of clear space is required beyond the strike-edge (latch side) of the door 

4.13.6 

D5 Accessible 

Toilet Stall - Width 

Toilet Stall is Too Narrow The accessible toilet stall is only 57-1/4” wide measured at the back wall and 58-1/2” wide at the end of the stall with the door. 

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addressed by CBC 

4.17.3 and figure 30(a) 

D6 Toilet Stall 

Door 

Toilet Stall Door Hardware Pull handles are not provided. 

1115B.7.1.4 The inside and outside of the 

compartment door shall be equipped with a loop or U–shaped handle. 

N/A 

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# ELEMENT BARRIER 2001- CBC CBC Requirement ADAAG 

MENS RESTROOM

E1 Signage No Tactile Signage Displayed 

Raised character and Braille signage is not provided. 

1117B.5.7 Where permanent identification 

is provided for rooms and spaces, raised letters shall be provided and shall be accompanied by Braille 

4.30.4 

E2 Signage Symbol of Access 

The International Symbol of Access is not displayed 

1117B.5.8.1 The International Symbol of 

Accessibility (ISA) shall be the standard used to identify facilities that are accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons. 

4.30.7 

Fig. 43 (a)(b)

E3 Entry Door 

Pressure 

Entry Door Pressure is too High 13.5 lbs. of force is needed to open the door between the airlock vestibule and the interior of the restaurant. 

1133B.2.5 Maximum effort to operate doors 

may not exceed 5-pounds) for exterior and interior doors, 

4.13.11 

E4 Entry Door 

Landing Depth Pull Side 

Door Landing Too Shallow Depth of landing is 51-in. deep before it is obstructed by the end-wall of the lavatory cabinet 

1133B.2.4.2 The level area must have a 

length in the direction of door swing of at least 60 inches as measured at right angles to the plane of the door in its closed position. 

4.13.6 

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E5 Accessible 

Toilet Stall - Length 

Toilet Stall is too Short The side-entered stall, that has floormounted toilet and a door that swings into the compartment, is only 86-in. long. a) The stall yields only 56-in. of clear space in front of the toilet. b) The distance from the wall that is behind the toilet to the edge of the door opening is only 45-in. long 

1115B.7.1.3 a) A minimum 60” long clear 

space shall be provided in a compartment with the door located at the side. 

4.17.3 Fig. 30 (a.1) 

E6 Toilet Stall 

Door 

Toilet Stall Door Hardware Pull handles are not provided and the door swings open when it is not latched. 

1115B.7.1.4 The inside and outside of the 

compartment door shall be equipped with a loop or U–shaped handle and the door shall be self-closing. 

N/A 

E7 Toilet Location Toilet is too close to the Side-wall 

The centerline of the toilet is 16-3/8 inch from the adjacent near wall. 

1115B.7.1.3 18” minimum/maximum Fig. 28 

E8 Dispensers Soap is Too High 

The operable part of the dispenser is 48-in. above the floor. 

1115B.9.2 Towel, sanitary napkins, waste 

receptacles. Where towel, sanitary napkins, waste receptacles, and other similar dispensing and disposal fixtures are provided, at least one of each type shall be located with all operable parts, including coin slots, within 40” AFF. 

4.27.3 

4.2.5 & 6 

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V. Summary Of Findings

) Parking: 

Required signage is not posted Pavement striping is worn away and not visible Parking spaces and access aisle slope excessively Curb ramp is too steep and it encroaches into the access aisle, which is prohibited 

) Exterior Routes: (See Drawing 01A):

Route from parking has steep cross-slopes Route from public sidewalk is a ramp that does not provide required handrails 

) Building Entrances: (See Drawing 01A):

Exterior door landing slopes as much as 4 times the maximum allowable Exterior door to the air-lock entry door requires excessive force to open Interior door from the air-lock entry door requires excessive force to open 

) Women’s Restroom (See Drawing 02A):

Required signage is not posted Force needed to open the entry door is twice the maximum allowable Maneuvering space adjacent to the door is approximately 6-inch narrower than the minimum required. Accessible toilet stall is 3-inch narrower than the minimum required Door to the accessible stall lacks required pull-hardware 

) Men’s Restroom (See Drawing 03A):

Required signage is not posted Force needed to open the entry door is almost three times the maximum allowable Door landing on the interior side is 9-inch shorter than required because it is obstructed by a cabinet Accessible toilet stall is too short and its use is further hindered by the fact that the door to the stall swings inwToilet is installed 1-1/2” closer to the near sidewall than is allowed. Door to the accessible stall lacks required pull-hardware and does not self-close Soap dispenser is installed too high. 

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VI. Recommendations

Parking: 

Install required signage is not posted Restripe Replace the “built-up” curb ramp with one that is integral to the raised walkway 

Exterior Routes: (See Drawing 01A):

Rebuild the upper portion of the concrete flatwork so that it slopes no steeper than 2% 

Building Entrances: (See Drawing 01A):

Rebuild the upper portion of the concrete flatwork (which includes the door landing) so that it slopes no steepAt both entry doors, adjust the closers to the required pressure, or install power door openers. 

Women’s Restroom (See Drawing 02A):

Install required signage Adjust door closer to require no more than 5-lb. pressure to open Create minimum 18-inch clearance on the strike-side of the door by moving the door approximately 6-inch towWiden the accessible toilet stall by moving the modular partition approximately 3-inch. Install required pull-hardware on both sides of the door to the accessible toilet stall. 

Men’s Restroom (See Drawing 03A):

Install required signage Adjust door closer to require no more than 5-lb. pressure to open Replace sink cabinet with a wall-hung fixture On the accessible stall, reverse the door swing so that it opens outward and self-closes, and install required dLower the soap dispenser to 40-inch height. 

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VII. List of Attachments

• PHOTOGRAPHS per Part IV: Inventory of Barriers • DRAWING-01A Existing Exterior Routes and Entrance • DRAWING -01B Recommendations - Exterior Routes and Entrance • DRAWING -02A Existing – Women’s Restroom • DRAWING -02B Recommendations - Women’s Restroom • DRAWING -03A Existing – Men’s Restroom • DRAWING -03B Recommendations - Men’s RestroomPassage to India: Disability Access Evaluation 

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