ADA Facility Inspection

• ADA Facility Inspection - Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Accessible Approach/Entrance Route of Travel

• Location

• is the running slope no greater than 1:20 (5%) and cross slope no greater than 1:48 (1%)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are grates and openings along the route no greater than 1/2" wide and perpendicular to the route of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if the route is greater than 200' and less than 60" wide, is there a passing space no less than 60"x60"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Is the route at least 36" wide?

  Yes

  No

• Width:

• Can all objects protruding into the circulation paths be detected by a person with a visual disability using a cane?

  Yes

  No

• Distance from wall/height:

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Ramps

• Location

• Are the slopes of ramps no greater than 1:12 (8.33%)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slope:

• Do all ramps longer than 6 feet have hand railings on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Width:

• Are ramps non-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Length:

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rise:

Ramp Railings

• Location

• does the surface of the ramp extend at least 12" beyond the inside face of the handrail or have a curb or barrier that prevents the passage of a 4" diameter sphere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height:

• does the handrail extend 12" beyond the top and bottom of ramp and return to a wall, guard or landing surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• if noncircular, perimeter no less than 4" or greater than 6 1/4" and cross section no greater than 2 1/4"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• if circular, is it no less than 1 1/4" or greater than 2" in diameter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• is gripping surface continuous and unobstructed? if obstructed, then no more than 20%

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• percent obstructed

Entrance

• Location

• Do all inaccessible entrances have signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are stairs at the main entrance, is there also a ramp or lift, or is there an alternative accessible entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the entrance door have at least 32 inches clear opening (for a double door, at least one 32-inch leaf)?

  Yes

  No

• Inches of clear opening:

• Is there at least 18 inches of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handles?

  Yes

  No

• Inches of clear space:

• if there are two doors in a series, is the distance between the doors at least 48" and 48" clear when door sings into space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the threshold edge 1/4-inch high or less, or if beveled edge, no more than 3/4-inch high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height:

• If provided, are carpeting or mats a maximum of 1/2-inch high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height:

• Are edges securely installed to minimize tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door handle no higher than 48 inches and operable with a closed fist?

  Yes

  No

• Height:

• Knobs:

• Can doors be opened without too much force (exterior doors reserved; maximum is 5 lbs for interior doors)?

  Yes

  No

• If the door has a closer, does it take at least 5 seconds to close?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seconds:

Access to Goods and Services Interior Building Circulation: Hallways and Lobbies

• Location

• Are there ramps, lifts, or elevators to all public levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the accessible entrance provide direct access to the main floor, lobby, or elevator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all public spaces on an accessible route of travel?

  Yes

  No

• is the route stable, firm and slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

• Is the accessible route to all public spaces at least 36" wide?

  Yes

  No

• Width:

• in waiting rooms and lobbies, is there at least one space 36"x48" for wheelchair access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if signs that provide direction or info about interior spaces, does the text contrast with background and mounted so that the characters are at least 40" above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are all objects on circulation paths protrude no more than 4" from wall or if an object protrudes more than 4" is the bottom leading edge at 27" or lower or at 80" or higher from the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• if the route is greater than 200' in length, is there a passing space at least 60"x60"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 5-foot circle or a T-shaped space for a person using a wheelchair to reverse direction?

  Yes

  No

• Width:

Interior Ramps

• Location

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is gripping surface continuous and unobstructed? if obstructed, then no more than 20%

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if circular, is it no less than 1 1/4" or greater than 2" in diameter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if noncircular, perimeter no less than 4" or greater than 6 1/4" and cross section no greater than 2 1/4"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• does the handrail extend 12" beyond the top and bottom of ramp and return to a wall, guard or landing surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails sturdy and between 34 and 38 inches high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• does the surface of the ramp extend at least 12" beyond the inside face of the handrail or have a curb or barrier that prevents the passage of a 4" diameter sphere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Are ramps non-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the slopes of ramps no greater than 1:12 (8.33%)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• Do all ramps longer than 6 feet have railings on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Drinking Fountains and Alarms

• Location

• if there are fire alarm systems, do they have both flashing lights and audible signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the drinking fountain spout at least 15" from the rear of the fountain and no more than 5" from the front?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the drinking fountain spout outlet no higher than 36" above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• if the drinking fountain is no less than 20" and no greater than 25" deep, are the operable parts no higher than 44" above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if the drinking fountain is no deeper than 20", are the operable parts no higher than 48" above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there one fountain with its spout no higher than 36 inches from the ground, and another with a standard height spout (or a single "hi-low" fountain)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each water fountain cane-detectable (located within 27 inches off the floor or protruding into the circulation space less than 4 inches from the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls mounted on the front or on the side near the front edge, and operable with one closed fist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if there is a forward approach, do no less than 17" and no greater than 25" of the clear floor space extend under the fountain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one fountain with clear floor space of at lest 30 by 48 inches in front?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Classrooms and Offices

• Location

• Raised characters, sized between 5/8"-2" high, with high contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs mounted on the wall adjacent to latch side of door, or as close as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs mounted between 48" and 60" above the finished floor, measured 48" from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and measured 60" from the baseline of the highest tactile character?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement

• If provided, do signs and room numbers designating permanent rooms and spaces where goods and services are provided comply with the appropriate requirements for such signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• description:

• If mounted above 80 inches, do signs have letters at least 2 inches high, with high contrast, and non-glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Letter height:

• Do directional and informational signs comply with legibility requirements? (Building directions or temporary signs need not comply.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the door opening at least 32" clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if there is a front approach to the pull side of the door, is there at least 18" clearance beyond the latch side of the door and at least 60" clear depth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if doorway has a threshold, is it no more than 1/4" high or beveled no more than 1/2" at 3/4" high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door handle between 34"- 48" and operable with a closed fist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• height:

• knobs:

• Can doors be opened without too much force maximum 5 lbs. (exterior and fire doors excluded)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the door has a closer, does it take at least 5 seconds to close?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• seconds:

• are floor surfaces stable, firm and slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the carpeting low-pile, tightly woven, and securely attached along the edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 5-foot circle or T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely?

  Yes

  No

• Width:

• Are all aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36" wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room:

• Are the aisles between fixed seating (other than assembly area seating) at least 36 inches wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tops of tables or counters between 28 and 34 inches high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room:

• Are knee spaces at accessible tables at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17"-25" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room:

• are there an adequate number of wheelchair spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• how many?

• is there clear approach floor space at least 30" wide and 48" long?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• where people are expected to remain seated, do wheelchair spaces have a clear line of sight over and between others in front of them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• where people are expected to stand, do wheelchair spaces have a clear line of sight over and between others in front of them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if there is a single wheelchair space, is it at least 36" wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if there are two adjacent wheelchair spaces, are each at least 33" wide

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if the wheelchair space can only be entered from the side, is it at least 60" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if the wheelchair space can be entered from the front or rear, is it at least 48" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• do wheelchair spaces adjoin, but not overlap, accessible routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there at least one companion seat for each wheelchair space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the companion seat located so the companion is shoulder to shoulder with the person in the wheelchair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• location:

• is the companion seat equivalent in size, quality, comfort and amenities to seating in the immediate area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all controls that are available for use by the public (including electrical, mechanical, cabinet, game, and self-service controls) located at least 48" above the floor and have a clear approach space of at least 30"x48"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height:

• Are they operable with a closed fist?

  Yes

  No

• Room:

• If emergency systems are provided, do they have both flashing lights and audible signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Elevators

• Location

• is the car interior at least 51" deep and at least 80" wide for center-opening doors or 51" deep and at least 68" wide for single speed doors and a clear door opening of at least 36" ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement:

• does the sliding door reopen automatically when obstructed by an object or person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls between 15 and 48 inches high (up to 54 inches if a side approach is possible)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sign on both elevator door jambs at every floor identifying the floor in raised and Braille letters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On each level, if there are stairs between the entrance and/or elevator and essential public areas, is there an accessible alternate route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the call buttons in the hallway no higher than 42"?

  Yes

  No

• Height:

• Do the controls inside the cab have raised and Braille lettering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an emergency intercom is provided, is it usable without voice communication?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency intercom identified by Braille and raised letters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Stairs

• Location

• Are there ADA compliant tactile exit signs posted both inside and in the stairwells?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the interior stairwell sign indicate the floor level and meet ADA standards for signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stairs have continuous rails on both sides, with extensions beyond the top and bottom stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do treads have a non-slip surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If building is not sprinkled, are there areas of refuge in the stairwells?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there posted instructions on use of the area that meets ADA visual requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a two-way communication system with both audible and visual signals that connect to a central control point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one 30"x48" wheelchair space available in the area of refuge for every 200 occupants served and does not encroach into the egress path?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stairwells serving the area of refuge no less than 48" clear width between the handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Lifts

• Location

• Can the lift be used without assistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 30 by 48 inches of clear space for a person in a wheelchair to approach to reach the controls and use the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if not, is a call button provided for the lift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if the lift has a side door, is the clear opening at least 42" wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there a clear floor space at least 36"x48" inside the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there both visible and verbal or audible door opening/closing and floor indicators (one tone=up, two tones=down) for the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are the lift in-car controls centered a side wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lift controls between 15 and 48 inches high (up to 54 inches if a side approach is possible)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the lift at least 51"x51" with an opening of at least 36" or 54" deep and 36" wide with at least 15 sq. ft. of clear floor area and an end door opening of at least 32" wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if lift has a swinging door, is it power operated and remain open for at least 20 seconds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the controls inside the lift cab have raised and Braille lettering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sign on both lift door jambs at every floor identifying the floor in raised and Braille letters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Usability of Rest Rooms

• Restroom Location

Getting to the Rest Rooms

• is there an accessible route to the accessible toilet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If rest rooms are available to the public, is at least one rest room (either one for each sex, or unisex) fully accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs at inaccessible rest rooms that give directions to accessible ones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Doorways and Passages

• Is there tactile signage identifying rest rooms?

  Yes

  No

• Are pictograms or symbols used to identify rest rooms, and, if used, are raised characters and Braille included below them?

  Yes

  No

• Is the doorway at least 32" clear?

  Yes

  No

• Are doors equipped with accessible handles (operable with a closed fist), 48 inches high or less?

  Yes

  No

• Can doors be opened easily (5 lb maximum force)?

  Yes

  No

• Does the entry configuration provide adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair?

  Yes

  No

• Clear width:

• 18" clear on pull side of door with 60" clear on latch side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if privacy wall and door swings in, is there at least 24" clearance beyond the latch side and at least 48" to the privacy wall if no closer, if closer than at least 54"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if privacy wall and door swings out, is there at least 24" clearance beyond the latch side and 42" to the privacy wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if two doors are in a series, is the space at least 48" between the doors or 48" between the doors when swinging into the space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if door has a closer, does it take at least 5 seconds to close?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if doorway has a threshold, is it no more than 1/4" high or beveled no more than 1/2" at 3/4" high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 36-inch-wide path to all fixtures?

  Yes

  No

• Width:

• is there clear floor space in room to turn around in? 60" radius

  Yes

  No

• width:

Stalls

• When there are at least 6 stalls, is there at least one ambulatory stall between 35"-37" wide and 60" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there a grab bar mounted at least 42" long on both sides of the stall and between 33"-36" above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the grab bar mounted no greater than 12" from the back wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the space between the wall and grab bar 1 1/2"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stall door self closing and at least 32" wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there at least 12" clearance between the grab bar and protruding objects above and 1 1/2" below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the centerline of the water closet between 16"-18" from the wall or partition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there at least 42" clear space from the stall to any obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there a coat hook mounted between 15"-48" off floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ADA stall door self closing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there door pulls on both sides of the door mounted between 34"-48" off floor that can be operated with a closed fist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the lock operable with a closed fist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a wheelchair-accessible stall that has an area of at least 5 feet by 5 feet, clear of the door swing, OR is there a stall that is less accessible but that provides greater access than a typical stall (either 36 by 59 inches or 48 by 59 inches)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Length/width

• if door swings in, is minimum space provided beyond the swing of the door? 56" or 59" respectively

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if water closet floor mounted, is compartment at least 59" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if water closet wall hung, is compartment at least 56" deep?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the compartment at least 60" wide?

  Yes

  No

• if front approach, then at least 18" clearance beyond latch side and 60" clear depth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the door opening at least 32" in the clear?

  Yes

  No

• In the accessible stall, are there grab bars behind and on the side wall nearest to the toilet?

  Yes

  No

• 42" minimum length bar mounted on side wall between 33"-36" above floor and 12" clearance between back wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 36" minimum length bar mounted 33"-36" above floor and extend at least 24" and 12" from center of toilet respectively

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the space between the wall and grab bar 1 1/2"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Closets

• Is the toilet seat 17 to 19 inches high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height:

• If more than one urinal is provided, is there one (wall mount) that is at least 13.5" deep and the rim mounted no higher than 17" off the floor. If stall type, at least 13.5" in depth and clear floor space of at least 30"x48"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the centerline of the water closet between 16"-18" from the wall or partition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the flush control located on the open side of the water closet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• can the flush valve be operated with one hand and require no more than 5 pounds to operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if hand operated, is flush valve located no higher than 48" off the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stall Accessories

• is there a coat hook mounted between 15"-48" off floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• measurement:

• does the toilet paper dispenser allow continuous paper flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the toilet paper dispenser outlet mounted between 15"-48" off the floor and not behind grab bars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the toilet paper dispenser between 7"-9" from the front of the toilet to the center of the dispenser?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there at least 12" clearance between the grab bar and protruding objects above and 1 1/2" below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lavatories

• are all pipes covered or insulated below the lavatory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there at least 9" off floor of toe clearance that does not extend more than 6" from wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• does one lavatory have between 17"-25" of clear floor space under the lavatory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does one lavatory have a 30-inch-wide by 48-inch-deep clear space in front?

  Yes

  No

• Clear space:

• Is one lavatory rim no higher than 34 inches?

  Yes

  No

• Height:

• Is there at least 27 inches from the floor to the bottom of the lavatory apron that extends at least 8" under the lavatory?

  Yes

  No

• Height:

• Can the faucet be operated with one closed fist?

  Yes

  No

• Are soap and other dispensers and hand dryers within reach ranges and usable with one closed fist?

  Yes

  No

• measurement and dispenser:

• Is the mirror mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches high or lower?

  Yes

  No

• Height:

Observations

Observations

• Notes:

Signature

• Signature of Auditor(s):

  Sign