IS THERE RAMP LOCATED ON THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR SITE?  Yes  No IF NO, SKIP TO #9. 4. Ramp Slope and Clear Width Is the maximum running slope of all ramps 1:12 (8.3%)? Are cross slopes of all ramp surfaces 1:48 or less? Do ramps have a clear unobstructed width of at least 36 inches? 5. Landings Do ramps have a 5 foot long level landing at the top and bottom of each run? Do ramps have a 5 foot by 5 foot minimum turning space at level landings where the ramp changes direction?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No MAX SLOPE 1:12 1 12 CLEAR WIDTH 36 INCHES MINIMUM Note: Landings are required where the maximum vertical rise for any length of run for a ramp is 30 inches. 30 IN 5 FT 5 FT RAMP WIDTH 6. Ramp Handrails If the ramp rises more than 6 inches vertically, does it have handrails on both sides?  Yes  No HANDRAILS ON BOTH SIDES 7. Handrail Location Are handrails mounted so that their top surface is between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface?  Yes  No CURB FOR EDGE PROTECTION HANDRAIL RETURN TO POST Do handrails continue to extend horizontally at least 12 inches at the top and bottom landings of the ramp and do these extensions return to the wall, floor or post? If the handrail is mounted on a wall surface, is the gap between the handrail and the wall surface a minimum of 1-1/2 inches? If the handrail gripping surface is circular in shape, is the diameter 1-1/4 inches minimum to 2 inches maximum? If the shape is non-circular, is the perimeter dimension (distance around the gripping surface) 4 inches minimum to 6- 1/4 inches maximum?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No 34 TO 38 INCHES CIRCULAR HANDRAIL 1-1/4 TO 2 IN
11. Door Hardware Are handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors easily grasped with one hand, and require no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate? Note: Lever and loop handles serve this purpose well.  Yes  No Are door handles mounted no higher than 48 inches and no lower than 34 inches from the floor surface?  Yes  No ROOM 320 .: : :. :: :. :: .: :. :: .: 48 INCHES MAXIMUM 34 INCHES MINIMUM 12. Doors in Series If two doors in a series (vestibule) swing in the same direction (see top figure), is the distance between the doors at least 48 inches plus the width of the in-swinging door? If two doors in series (vestibule) swing out from the space between the doors (see bottom figure), is the distance between the doors at least 48 inches?  Yes  No  Yes  No DOOR SWING 48 IN MIN + WIDTH OF DOOR SWING 48 IN MIN DOOR SWING DOOR SWING 13. Thresholds at Doorways Are the heights of thresholds at doorways 1/2 inch or less? Note: Raised thresholds and level changes at doorways with a height between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch should be beveled with a maximum slope of 1:2 as shown in the top figure.  Yes  No VERTICAL EDGE 1/4 INCH MAXIMUM 2 1 FLOOR MAXIMUM HEIGHT 1/2 INCH Note: Existing or altered thresholds may be 3/4 inch high maximum if their edges are beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2. See lower figure on the right. 3/4 INCHES MAXIMUM 2 1 THRESHOLD FLOOR TH R
1. Doorways Do the interior doors in public spaces have at least a 32-inch clear, unobstructed opening? Note: With double doors, at least one door must have a minimum clear opening of 32 inches.  Yes  No 2. Maneuvering Clearance Do the pull and push sides of doors have adequate maneuvering clearances in front of and to the sides of doorways so that a person using a wheelchair can position themselves to easily and safely open the door? Note: See section of this Checklist titled “Accessible Approach and Entrance – Exterior Routes) for more information.  Yes  No 3. Signs for Permanent Rooms and Spaces Is every permanent room or space (such as restrooms, offices or meeting rooms, etc.) designated with a sign having good contrast between characters and background, adequate character size for viewing distance, raised (tactile) characters and Braille? Are tactile signs mounted so the bottom edges of the highest tactile characters are 60 inches maximum and the lowest tactile characters are 48 inches minimum from the floor surface?  Yes  No  Yes  No RESTROOM .: : :. :: :. :: .: :. :: .: 4. Opening Force for Interior Doors Can interior doors be opened with 5 pounds or less force?  Yes  No INTERIOR DOOR 5 LBS MAXIMUM 5. Door Handle Height Are door handles mounted no higher than 48 inches and no lower than 34 inches measured from the floor surface?  Yes  No .: : :. :: :. ROOM 320 :: .: :. :: .: 48 INCHES MAXIMUM 34 INCHES MINIMUM
ACCESSIBLE EXAMINATION ROOMS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 1. Accessible Route Do all interior accessible routes to and through examination rooms have a minimum clear, unobstructed width of 36 inches? Note: Accessible routes should connect the examination rooms to all public use and common use areas. Are all interior accessible routes to and through examination rooms free of protruding objects?  Yes  No  Yes  No 2. Signs for Examination Rooms Is every examination room designated with a sign having good contrast between characters and background, adequate character size for viewing distance, raised (tactile) characters and Braille? Are tactile signs mounted so the bottom edges of the highest tactile characters are 60 inches maximum and the lowest tactile characters are 48 inches minimum from the floor surface?  Yes  No  Yes  No 3. Accessible Doorway to Examination Room Do the examination room doors have at least a 32-inch clear, unobstructed opening? Do the pull and push sides of doors have adequate maneuvering clearances in front of and to the sides of doorways so that a person using a wheelchair can position themselves to easily and safely open the door? Note: See section of this Checklist titled “Accessible Approach and Entrance – Exterior Routes) for more information. Are the heights of thresholds at examination room doorways 1/2 inch or less? Do examination room doors have a handle that does not re- quire tight grasping, pinching, or twisting to operate (for example, a lever handle) and can the door be opened with 5 pounds or less force?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No
SIGNAGE Signs provide an important means of communication. Some of the general considerations and requirements for signage are listed here for your reference. As you survey your facility be aware of the need for signage that complies with these general requirements. 1. General Requirements Is adequate signage placed in standardized, appropriate locations throughout the building or facility? Note: Signs are used to identify permanent rooms or spaces, or provide direction to accessible features and information. Note: Accessible elements and spaces of a facility should be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility and this requirement is addressed in various sections of this Checklist. Do the visual characters on all signs have sufficient size for the required viewing distance? Do characters and background have a non-glare finish? Do the characters contrast well with the background (either light on dark or dark on light)? Does the signage identifying permanent rooms or spaces provide both raised (tactile) characters and Braille?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No RESTROOM .: : :. :: :. :: .: :. :: .: 2. Interior Signage Adjacent to Doors Is every permanent room or space (such as restrooms, offices or classrooms, etc.) designated with a sign having good contrast between characters and background, adequate character size for viewing distance, raised (tactile) characters and Braille? Are tactile signs mounted so the bottom edges of the highest tactile characters are 60 inches maximum and the lowest tactile characters are 48 inches minimum from the floor surface? Are signs mounted on the latch side of doors?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No 3. Directional Signage Is exterior signage available at non-accessible entrances and along walkways that provides directions to the accessible routes and entrances? Is interior directional signage provided at inaccessible toilet rooms and elevators directing the person to nearest accessible toilet rooms and elevators?  Yes  No  Yes  No ENTRANCE 4. Building Directories and Temporary Signs These types of signage do not need to comply with the accessibility requirements for signage.