reception?(see corresponding section on signage in the Handbook and section 16 below) In case of glass empaneled receptions there is a microphone that is used by the receptionist - Is there an induction loop available at the reception counter? - Is there live assistance available at the counter to guide persons to their destination? - 5.b Is printed information available in accessible alternate formats? (see corresponding section under point 2 of Information and Communication table above) - Can any of the staff members’ communicate in sign language? - Does staff policy require the staff to assist people with disabilities in filling forms if required? - 5.c The lobby is at one level with adequate manoeuvring space for wheelchair users. Yes 5.d The lobby has adequate seating for waiting, based on the function of and human traffic in the building. No
ISSUE Hand rails are not provided on both sides of the stairs or ramp The present handrails are not doubly heighted. They are not grouted or turned downwards. ELEVATOR / LIFT No elevator or lifts are provided in the building. 9. ELEVATOR / LIFT (chapter 13 of CPWD Handbook) No. Question Answers Remarks/recommendation Yes No 9.a There exists an elevator that connects all floors of the building? No 9.b If yes, it has - Step free access from the entrance to the lift? No The elevator car has a internal space of 2000mm deepx 1100 mm wide? No The elevator door width is 900mm wide? No There is a visual and an audio floor announcement system in the lift. No The elevator controls in the lift (including alarms /speakers/phones)are between 800mm to 1200mm. They have a good contrast and the buttons are in raised numbers and Braille? No
at what heights? Are there door closures? If any, they should be avoided. - - Automatic doors should preferably be provided at the building entrance. The automatic door must remain open for at least 5 seconds No The door must have a guardrail where it opens into a route of travel No Sliding automatic door must have an overhead device or manual large button control. No
installed at a height of 1100mm from the floor surface, or on the transfer side of the WC? The force required to flush should be comfortable There is 800mm of clear transfer space next to the WC? - - A horizontal grab bar is installed on the adjacent wall, at a height of 200mm from the WC seat. - - A fold up grab bar is installed at a centerline distance of 320 m-200mm from the WC seat? - - A wash basin is installed at a distance of at least 400mm from the side wall. - - The top-edge of the wash is between the height of 800mm and 840mm from the floor level? - - There is clear knee space of at least 750mm height x 750mm width x 200mm depth under the wash basin, with additional toe-space of 300mm height x 750mm width x 230mm depth - - The wash basin has automatic or lever type faucets - - 13.c The floor-surface of the toilet is non-slippery? - - There is a color contrast between the floor, wall and sanitary fittings? - - Is there an alarm system within easy reach to alert persons outside, in case of emergency? - - Visual alarm must be there to alert people with hearing disability in case of emergency - -
Does the Stairs next to the refuge are minimally 1200mm wide? - - 17.d Are evacuation plans prominently displayed on all floors? The evacuation plans and building maps are available in tactile Braille formats. - - Is the plan of right size and easy to read - - Have The accessible evacuation route and the refuge points been shown on the plan? - - Does The plan has ‘you are here’ point identified on it? - - Does The plan contrasts well with the background wall? - - 17.e Has the Staff been trained to assist persons with disabilities in evacuation? - - Are there evacuation chairs available ? - - EVALUATION OF THE BUILDING:- Evaluation for Evaluation Rank and Criteria Symbol Priority for creating access Information and communication 2 Inaccessible and unsatisfactory High External environment Alighting 2 Inaccessible and unsatisfactory High
2 Access route 3. Unsatisfactory but acceptable Moderate 3 Parking 4 Accessible and Acceptable - Access Code Compliant Low Entrance to building Internal environment 4 Accessible and Acceptable - Access Code Compliant Low 1 Office entrance 4 Accessible and Acceptable - Access Code Compliant Low 2 . RECEPTION & LOBBY 4 Accessible and Acceptable - Access Code Compliant Low 3. Stairs 4 Accessible and Acceptable - Access Code Compliant Low 4, Ramp 3. Unsatisfactory but acceptable Moderate 5. handrail 3. Unsatisfactory but acceptable Moderate 6. Elevator and lift