ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Building /Site Information

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Priority 1: Accessible Approach/Entrance

Priority 1: Accessible Approach/Entrance

• At least one route of travel should be safe and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

Route of Travel (ADAAG 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7)

• Is there a route if travel that does not require the use of stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Add a ramp Add an alternative route on level ground

  • Add a ramp
  • Add an alternative route on level ground

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Is the route of travel stable, firm, and slip-resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Add a ramp Add an alternative route on level ground

  • Add a ramp
  • Add an alternative route on level ground

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Is the route of travel at least 36 inches wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Change or move landscaping, furnishings, or other features that narrow the route Widen route

  • Change or move landscaping, furnishings, or other features that narrow the route
  • Widen route

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Enter width of route in inches

• Can all objects protruding into the circulation paths be detected by a person with a visual disability using a cane? (Within 27 inches of the ground, or above 80 inches from the ground, or protruding less than 4 inches from the wall)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Move or remove protruding objects Add a cane-detectable base that extends to the ground Place a cane-detectable object on the ground underneath as a warning barrier

  • Move or remove protruding objects
  • Add a cane-detectable base that extends to the ground
  • Place a cane-detectable object on the ground underneath as a warning barrier

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Do curbs on the route have curb cuts at drives, parking, and drop-offs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Install curb cut Add small ramp up to curb

  • Install curb cut
  • Add small ramp up to curb

• Reason for Non-applicable

Ramps (ADAAG 4.8)

• Are the slopes of ramps no greater than 1:12? (1 inch of height increase for every 12 inches of length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Lengthen ramp to decrease slope Relocate ramp Reconfigure ramp to include switchbacks

  • Lengthen ramp to decrease slope
  • Relocate ramp
  • Reconfigure ramp to include switchbacks

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Do all ramps longer than six feet have railings on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Add railings

  • Add railings

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Are railings sturdy, and between 34 and 38 inches high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Adjust height of railing if not between 30 and 38 inches Secure handrails in fixtures

  • Adjust height of railing if not between 30 and 38 inches
  • Secure handrails in fixtures

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Enter height of railing in inches

• Is the width between railings or curbs at least 36 inches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Relocate the railings Widen the ramp

  • Relocate the railings
  • Widen the ramp

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Are ramps non-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Add non-slip surface material

  • Add non-slip surface material

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Is there a 5-foot-long level landing at every 30-foot horizontal length of ramp, at the top and bottom of ramps, and at switchbacks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Remodel or relocate the ramp

  • Remodel or relocate the ramp

• Reason for Non-applicable

• Does the ramp rise no more than 30 inches between landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Remodel or relocate the ramp

  • Remodel or relocate the ramp

• Reason for Non-applicable

Parking and Drop-off Areas (ADAAG 4.6)

• ADAAG requirements for appropriate number of accessible spaces to designate for new construction and alterations, for lots up to 100 spaces:
  Total spaces / Accessible
  1 to 25 / 1 space
  26 to 50 / 2 spaces
  51 to 75 / 3 spaces
  76 to 100 / 4 spaces

• Are an adequate number of accessible parking spaces available (8 ft wide for car plus 5-foot access aisle)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possible solutions

  Select Reconfigure by reprinting stripes

  • Reconfigure by reprinting stripes

• Reason for Non-applicable