IS THERE A 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?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No MAX SLOPE 1:12 1 12 WIDTH 36 INCHES MINIMUM Do ramps have a 5 foot x 5 foot minimum turning space at level landings where the ramp changes direction? Note: Landings are required the maximum vertical rise for any length of run for a ramp is 30 inches.  Yes  No 30 IN 5 FT 5 FT RAMP WIDTH 6. Ramp Handrails If the ramp more than 6 inches vertically, does it have handrails on both sides?  Yes  No HANDRAILS ON BOTH 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 is the diameter 1-1/4 inches minimum to 2 inches maximum? If the 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
8. Edge Protection on Ramps Do and landings have edge protection? Note: Edge protection can be provided by: 1. By extending the surface of a ramp or landing at least 12 inches beyond the railing, or, 2. A curb or barrier edge protection that prevents passage of a crutch tip, a wheel on a wheelchair or other mobility aid from slipping off the edge of the ramp or landing. Examples are: a. curbs at least 4 inches high, b. horizontal rails placed no more than 4 inches from the floor or wall c. vertical railing extended to ramp surface spaced less than 4 inches can be used to prevent wheels on wheelchairs and other mobility aids from going off the  Yes  No CURB MINIMUM 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT HORIZONTAL RAIL NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR SURFACE 4 INCHES OR LESS 4 INCHES MAXIMUM BALUSTERS PLACED LESS THAN 4 INCHES APART
IS THERE A RAMP LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR OF YOUR BUILDING? 13. Ramp and Clear Width Is the maximum running 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?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No IF YES, COMPLETE ITEMS #13 TO #17. IF NO, SKIP TO #18. MAX SLOPE 1:12 1 12 WIDTH 36 INCHES MINIMUM 14. Landings Do ramps have a 5 foot long level landing at the top and bottom of each run?  Yes  No Do ramps have a 5 foot x 5 foot minimum turning space at level landings where the ramp changes direction?  Yes  No 30 IN 5 FT 5 FT RAMP WIDTH Note: Landings are required where the maximum vertical rise for any length of run for a ramp is 30 inches. 15. Ramp Handrails If the ramp rises more than 6 inches vertically, does it have handrails on both sides?  Yes  No HANDRAILS ON BOTH SIDES 16. Handrail Location Are handrails mounted so that their top surface is between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface? 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  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No CURB FOR EDGE PROTECTION 34 TO 38 INCHES 1-1/4 TO 2 HANDRAIL RETURN TO POST
26. Drinking Fountains drinking fountains provided, are there two drinking fountains: one wheelchair accessible and one for persons who are standing? Note: One drinking fountain should be designed for access from a seated position (person using a wheelchair). It should be mounted to provide a minimum knee clearance of 27 inches, minimum toe clearance of 9 inches and a minimum depth of 17 inches. The other drinking fountain should be designed for a person who is standing. Note: For an existing installation, only one drinking fountain is provided, a wheelchair accessible drinking fountain is allowed. Does the wheelchair accessible drinking fountain provide a minimum knee clearance of 27 inches? Is there a 30 by 48 inch clear floor space positioned for a forward approach to the wheelchair accessible fountain? Is the maximum height of the spout outlet for the lower drinking fountain at 36 inches or less above the floor surface? Can the controls be reached, easily manipulated with one hand and operated with 5 pounds or less of force?  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No  Yes  No 17 INCHES MINIMUM 36 INCHES MAX 27 INCHES MIN 27. Automated Teller Machines (ATM) Where access ATMs are provided: Is there sufficient clear floor space (30 by 48 inches minimum) adjacent to the ATM to for forward or parallel approach by a wheelchair? Is the maximum height of all operable parts (controls, buttons, deposit slots, etc.) 48 inches from ground surface? Are operable parts usable with one hand and do not require tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist? Can each operable part be differentiated by sound or touch without activation? Are operating instructions, transaction prompts and information displayed on the screen of the ATM accessible to persons with visual impairments - “speech-enabled”  Yes  No  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 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 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 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 types of signage do not need to comply with the accessibility requirements for signage.