CONFORMANCE T O BARRIER-FREE DESIGN CRITERIA Accessibility compliance checklist for office buildings

by Jean-Rkmi Champagne Building Performance Section Division of Building Research

BPN 59 ISSN 0701-5216 Ottawa, November 1985 @National Research Council Canada 1985

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Introduction S e c t i o n 1.
A.

Accessibility t o the building site

Transportation a) A i r h ) Water c ) Land E x t e r i o r a c c e s s on t h e b u i l d i n g s i t e a ) Vehicular b) Pedestrian Accessibility within the building

B.

S e c t i o n 2.
A.
B. C.

Entrance t o t h e b u i l d i n g H o r i z o n t a l c i r c u l a t i o n (communal u s e ) Vertical circulation a ) Elevators b) S t a i r s c ) Ramps Communal f a c i l i t i e s Rooms a ) Common-use a r e a s b) C a f e t e r i a s c ) Offices d ) Kitchens e ) Washrooms

D.

E.

T a l l y Sheet

A c h e c k l i s t h a s b e e n p r e p a r e d t o assess t h e r e t r o f i t t i n g r e q u i r e d t o a c h i e v e r e a s o n a b l y good b a r r i e r - f r e e d e s i g n i n o f f i c e b u i l d i n g s .

Une L i s t e d e v 6 r i E i c a t i o n a 6 t 6 p r 6 p a r 6 e a f i n d 1 6 v a l u e r l e s t r a v a u x n s c e s s a i r e s p o u r r e u d r e les S d i f i c e s 3 b u r e a u x p r a t i q u e m e n t l i b r e s d ' o b s t a c l e s physiques.

INTRODUCTION
It i s recognized t h a t , w h i l e t h e d e s i r e d g o a l i s t o p r o v i d e u n i v e r s a l a c c e s s i b i l i t y t o t h e b u i l t environment, p e r f e c t r e s u l t s cannot be achieved. A n a t t a i n a b l e g o a l i s t h e p r o v i s i o n of a b a r r i e r - f r e e environment which p r o v i d e s r e a s o n a b l e a c c e s s t o t h e b r o a d e s t p o s s i b l e range of u s e r s . In o r d e r t o a c h i e v e t h i s a t t a i n a b l e g o a l i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o i d e n t i f y what might c o n s t i t u t e a h a r r i e r t o t h e d e s i r e d l e v e l of a c c e s s i b i l i t y and u s e of a f a c i l i t y f o r a p e r s o n h a v i n g any d i s a b i l i t y , and t h e n , t o e l i m i n a t e a l l of t h e s e b a r r i e r s from t h e b u i l t environment.

I n t h i s c h e c k l i s t ~'rleterm " a c c e s s i b l e " means " g e n e r a l l y o r r e a s o n a b l y a c c e s s i b l e t o mcst people i n c l u d i n g t h o s e who a r e s e v e r e l y d i s a b l e d . "

The c h e c k l i s t may b e used t o a s s e s s a b u i l d i n g f o r any o r a l l of t h e f o l l o w i n g t e n groups of d i s a b l e d persons:

Blind V i s u a l l y impaired Deaf Hearing impaired M o b i l i t y impaired - w h e e l c h a i r s walking a i d s M o b i l i t y impaired no walking a i d s (impaired s t r e n g t h , d e x t e r i t y , M o b i l i t y impaired coordination) Developmentally handicapped ( m e n t a l l y r e t a r d e d , comprehension i m p a i r e d , learning disability) S i t u a t i o n impaired ( o b e s i t y , pregnancy, pushing s t r o l l e r , e t c . ) Addiction, a l c o h o l i s m , a l l e r g i e s

This c h e c k l i s t h a s been p r e p a r e d t o a s s e s s t h e r e t r o f i t t i n g r e q u i r e d t o a c h i e v e r e a s o n a b l y good b a r r i e r - f r e e d e s i g n i n o f f i c e b u i l d i n g s . S e c t i o n One r e f e r s t o a c c e s s i b i l i t y t o t h e o f f i c e b u i l d i n g from t h e community and e x t e r i o r a c c e s s on t h e b u i l d i n g s i t e . S e c t i o n Two r e f e r s t o a c c e s s i b i l i t y a t t h e e n t r a n c e t o t h e b u i l d i n g , i n t h e lobby, c i r c u l a t i o n and common u s e a r e a s , t h e o f f i c e s , washrooms and a l l a r e a s where t h e employees and o t h e r p e o p l e have need of a c c e s s . Comments s h o u l d be d i r e c t e d t o : Jean-%mi Champagne B u i l d i n g Performance S e c t i o n D i v i s i o n of B u i l d i n g Research N a t i o n a l Research Council Canada Montreal Road, B u i l d i n g M-20 Ottawa, O n t a r i o , K1A OR6 (613) 993-0247

ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (Some i t e m s may n o t be r e l e v a n t i n p a r t i c u l a r c a s e s )

BUILDING N A M E : ADDRESS :

D A T E O F SURVEY:

SECTION 1.
A.

ACCESSIBILITY T O THE BUILDING SITE

Transportation

a ) Air 1.

YES NO N/A --

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Remarks :

airport. accessible?

Is t h e a i r p o r t b u i l d i n g

2.

Is t h e r e a n a i r p l a n e ramp t h a t can be used by wheelchairs? Remarks : km t o n e a r e s t a i r p o r t bus o r iimousine. Is t h e bus o r limousine a c c e s s i b l e i n a w h e e l c h a i r ? Remarks :

3.

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b ) Water

1.

km t o passenger l o a d i n g dock. Is t h e dock a c c e s s i b l e t o w h e e l c h a i r s ? ( b ) Is t h e dock s a f e f o r b l i n d p e o p l e ? Remarks :

2.

Are t h e p a s s e n g e r f a c i l i t i e s a t t h e dock accessible? Remarks :

3.

A r e t h e b o a r d i n g f a c i l i t i e s (ramps) a c c e s s i b l e ?

YES NO N/A ----

Remarks : c) Land
1.

k m t o railroad accessible?

station.

Is t h e s t a t i o n

2.

Is t h e r e a drop-off railroad station?

f o r wheelchairs a t t h e

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Remarks :

3.

Is t h e r e p a r k i n g d e s i g n a t e d f o r d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s a t the railroad station?

Remarks :

4.

Are t h e p a s s e n g e r l o a d i n g docks a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks :

5.

Can a w h e e l c h a i r g e t t o t h e t r a i n from a l o a d i n g dock?

Remarks :

6.

A r e t h e r a i l r o a d coaches a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks : km t o n e a r e s t communter an a c c e s s i b l e l o a d i n g a r e a ? Remarks :

7.

t r a i n stop.

Is t h e r e

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8.

Is t h e r e a drop-off commuter s t o p ?

f o r wheelchairs a t t h e

Remarks :

YES NO N/A -9.

Is t h e r e a d e s i g n a t e d p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r c a r s t r a n s p o r t i n g w h e e l c h a i r u s e r s a t t h e commuter station? Remarks :

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10.

Is t h e r e a n a c c e s s i b l e s h e l t e r f o r people w a i t i n g f o r t h e commetcr t r a i n ?
1 s t h e commuter p a s s e n g e r l o a d i n g dock accessible?

11.

Remarks :

12.

Can a w h e e l c h a i r g e t t o t h e commuter t r a i n from t h e l o a d i n g dock? Remarks :

13.

Are t h e commuter t r a i n coaches a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks :

14.

-km

t o bus depot.

Is t h e b u i l d i n g a c c e s s i b l e ?

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Remarks:

15.

Is t h e r e a drop-off depot?
Remarks :

f o r w h e e l c h a i r s a t t h e bus

16.

Is t h e r e any d e s i g n a t e d p a r k i n g f o r c a r s t r a n s p o r t i n g w h e e l c h a i r u s e r s a t t h e bus depot?

Remarks :

17.

A r e t h e p a s s e n g e r l o a d i n g docks a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks :

YES NO N/A -18. Can a w h e e l c h a i r g e t on t h e bus from t h e l o a d i n g dock? Remarks :

19.

Is t h e coach a c c e s s i b l e ?
Remarks :

20.

Approx.

m t o nearest public transportation.

21.
22.

Is t h e r e a s t r e e t c a r s e r v i c e ? Is i t a c c e s s i b l e ? Is t h e r e a t r o l l e y bus s e r v i c e ? Is i t a c c e s s i b l e ?
Is t h e r e a t r a n s i t bus s e r v i c e ? Is i t a c c e s s i b l e ?

23.

24.

Is t h e r e a s h e l t e r ? Is i t a c c e s s i b l e ? Is t h e r e a Dial-a-bus
Remarks : service?

25.

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26,

Is t h e r e a subway s e r v i c e ? Name of n e a r e s t s t a t i o n
Remarks :

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Is t h e s t a t i o n a c c e s s i b l e ?
Remarks :

27.

Are t h e subway coaches a c c e s s i b l e from t h e loading platform?

Remarks :

28.

Are t h e coaches a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks :

YES NO N/A -29. Is there another public transportation service? Specify

Is it accessible?
Remarks :

SUBTOTAL SECTION 1 A

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B.

E x t e r i o r a c c e s s on t h e b u i l d i n g s i t e

a) V e h i c u l a r ( C a r , Van, Limousine)

YES NO N/A --

1.

2.

Is t h e r e a p a r k i n g s p a c e i d e n t i f i e d as r e s e r v e d f o r v e h i c l e s f o r disabled persons c l o s e t o an accessible entrance? m t o entrance

Remarks :

Is t h e r e a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l symbol of a c c e s s indicating t h e direction t o the designated parking area?

Are t h e r e s i g n s i n d i c a t i n g t h e d i r e c t i o n t o t h e entrance f o r disabled persons? Are t h e r e p a r k i n g s p a c e s 3.7 m wide ( 1 2 ' ) f o r persons using wheelchairs o r braces o r crutches?

3.

4.

5.
6.

Is t h e w h e e l c h a i r t r a n s f e r s p a c e on a l e v e l surface?
Does t h e d e s i g n a t e d p a r k i n g s p a c e l e a d d i r e c t l y t o an accessible entrance without crossing vehicular t r a f f i c ?
' Can a c a r be l e f t i n t h e d e s i g n a t e d p a r k i n g a r e a w i t h o u t h a v i n g t o be r e p a r k e d by a d r i v e r a f t e r t h e d i s a b l e d person i s unloaded?

7.

8.

Is t h e p a r k i n g area f o r d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s s h e l t e r e d from r a i n , snow and i c e ?

Remarks :

9.

Is t h e t a x i o r car d r o p - o f f s h e l t e r e d ?
Remarks :

b) Pedestrian

1.

Are t h e p u b l i c w a l k s a t l e a s t 1500 mm w i d e ? mm Actual width: Remarks :

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2.

Does t h e walk have a s l i p r e s i s t a n t s u r f a c e ?

3.

Does t h e s i d e w a l k have c u r b c u t s ? Remarks :

YES NO N/A ----

4.

Are walks on a c o n t i n u o u s r u n w i t h o u t s t e p s o r a b r u p t changes i n l e v e l ? Remarks :

5.

A r e t h e r e t a c t i l e cues a t t h e t o p and bottom of s t a i r s , ramps, c u r b s ?

Remarks :

6.

Are t h e walks f r e e from p r o j e c t i n g o b s t a c l e s (for blind users)? Remarks :

Is t h e g r a d i e n t of ramp 5% o r less ( 1 u n i t r i s e i n 20 u n i t s of r u n ) ? A c t u a l s l o p e : 11-

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Remarks :

Is t h e g r a d i e n t of ramp between 5% and 8% ( 1 u n i t of r i s e i n 12 u n i t s of r u n ) ? Actual s l o p e : 11-

Is t h e l e n g t h of r u n between l a n d i n g s less t h a n 9 m?
Remarks :

Is t h e s u r f a c e of ramps s l i p r e s i s t a n t ?

Is t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t l e a s t 1500 mm x 1500 mm a t t h e bottom of t h e ramp? Is t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t e a c h change of d i r e c t i o n of ramp?

Is t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n of t h e ramp and t h e l a n d i n g a t a r i g h t a n g l e t o t h e d i r e c t i o n of t r a v e l ( i . e . , 2 wheels h i t l a n d i n g a t same t i m e ) ?

YES NO N/A -14. I s t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t t h e t o p of t h e ramp a t l e a s t 1500 mm long x 900 mm wide (1500 mm wide i f a door swings o n t o i t ) ?
Is t h e r e a s u i t a b l e h a n d r a i l on a t l e a s t one s i d e of t h e ramp 800 t o 920 mm i n h e i g h t ?

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15.

16.
17.

Does t h e h a n d r a i l extend 300 mm beyond t h e t o p and bottom of t h e ramp?

D G ~ St h e h a n d r a i l have t a c t i l e warning f o r

blind users?

18.

O n f r e e - s t a n d i n g ramps narrower t h a n 1500 mm a r e t h e r e upturned edges 25 t o 50 mrn h i g h f o r s a f e t y o r p r o t e c t i o n b a r s no more t h a n 200 mm above t h e ramp s u r f a c e ? Specify:

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19.

Is t h e ramp p r o t e c t e d from r a i n , snow and i c e ? Remarks :

20.

Is t h e common u s e p a t i o a c c e s s i b l e ?

--h a .

Remarks : 21.

Is t h e common u s e balcony a c c e s s i b l e ?
Remarks :

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22.

Is t h e communal roof deck a c c e s s i b l e ?

Remarks :
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23.

Is t h e garden a c c e s s i b l e ? Remarks :

24.

Outdoor l i g h t i n g : a ) Is t h e l i g h t s o f t enough? b) Is t h e l i g h t b r i g h t enough? c ) I s i t s u f f i c i e n t l y uniform? d ) Is i t f r e e from g l a r e ? Remarks :

YES NO N/A --

25.

Outdoor s i g n a g e f o r d i r e c t i o n a l o r i e n t a t i o n : a ) Are t h e c h a r a c t e r s l a r g e enough? b) Is t h e d e s i g n e a s y t o r e a d ? c ) Is t h e r e enough c o n t r a s t ? d ) Is t h e s i g n w e l l l i g h t e d ? e ) Is i t l e g i b l e by touch? Remarks :

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26.

Are t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s p o s i t i o n e d i n t h e s t r e e t s o t h a t t h e y do n o t cause an o b s t r u c t i o n f o r b l i n d persons o r persons using wheelchairs, w a l k e r s , c r u t c h e s , b r a c e s , canes o r o t h e r walking a i d s ? a ) Trees b) P l a n t e r s c ) Poles d ) Signs e ) Guy w i r e s f ) Parking meters g) F i r e hydrants h) Benches i ) Trash c o n t a i n e r s j) Newspaper boxes k ) Mail boxes 1 ) Sculptures m) Drinking f o u n t a i n s n) Reflecting fountains o ) Ornamental f o u n t a i n s p) Other ( s p e c i f y ) Remarks :

27.

A r e t h e f o l l o w i n g community f a c i l i t i e s w i t h i n 1500 m and a c c e s s i b l e t o d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s ? ( A p p l i c a b l e o n l y i n some c a s e s . )

Actual Distance (Metres) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Food s t o r e Drug s t o r e Liquor s t o r e Restaurant Bank Clothing s t o r e Hardware s t o r e Post o f f i c e

YES NO N/A -i) j) k) 1) m) n) o) p)

q)

r)
s)

t) u) v) w) x) y)

z)

D o c t o r ' s o f f i c e (G.P.) o r c l i n i c Dental services Community c e n t r e Daycare c e n t r e f o r c h i l d r e n Daycare c e n t r e f o r a d u l t s Kindergarten School College University Preschovi piayground School a g e playground Adult r e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s P u b l i c open s p a c e o r p a r k P l a c e of w o r s h i p Theatre Cinema Stadium o r a r e n a Other ( s p e c i f y )

Remarks : SUBTOTAL SECTION 1B SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1 A AND 1B

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SECTION 2.
A,

ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE BUILDING

YES NO N/A --

Entrance t o t h e B u i l d i n g 1. Is t h e r e a t l e a s t one primary e n t r a n c e u s a b l e withvut a s s i s t a n c e by someone i n a w h e e l c h a i r ? Are t h e r e any o t h e r a c c e s s i b l e e n t r a n c e s ?

2.

3.

Is t h e main e n t r a n c e a c c e s s i b l e from t h e o u t s i d e without having t o u s e s t e p s o r s t a i r s ?

Number of s t e p s adequate h a n d r a i l ? Remarks :

4.

D o t h e y have an

5.

Is t h e r e a ramp o u t s i d e t h e main e n t r a n c e ? Remarks :

6.
7.

Are t h e r e h a n d r a i l s a t t h e ramp a t a h e i g h t of 800 t o 920 mm?

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Is t h e r e a l e v e l , paved a r e a a t l e a s t 1500 x 1500 mm o u t s i d e t h e door?

8.

Is t h e t h r e s h o l d l e s s t h a n 15 mm h i g h ?
Remarks :

9.

Is t h e a c c e s s i b l e e n t r a n c e i d e n t i f i e d by t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l symbol of a c c e s s ?

10. 11.

Is t h e r e an a u t o m a t i c door opening d e v i c e ?
Can t h e a c c e s s i b l e e x t e r i o r door be opened w i t h a f o r c e of l e s s than 36 N ( 8 l b f ) ? Can t h e i n t e r i o r door be opened w i t h a f o r c e of l e s s than 22 N ( 5 l b f ) ? Does t h e door have a c l e a r opening of a t l e a s t 810 mm ( 2 ' 8 " ) ? Are t h e door h a n d l e s 760 t o 915 mm (30-36") from the floor? Levers Knobs Bars Other

12.

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YES NO N/A -15. Is t h e r e s p a c e t o manoeuvre a w h e e l c h a i r i n t h e vestibule? Remarks :

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16.
17.

A r e the floor surfaces s l i p resistant? Is t h e door b e l l o r c a l l b u t t o n lower than 900 mm ( 3 ' ) ? Where t u r n s t i l e s a r e used i s t h e r e a c l e a r l y marked a l t e r n a t e r o u t e n o t less t h a n 900 mm wide?

18.

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i9.

A r e d o o r s o p e r a b l e by a s i n g l e e f f o r t ? (Two l e a f d o o r s a r e n o t u s a b l e by d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s u n l e s s one of t h e two meets minimum c l e a r opening requirement of 760 t o 810 mm).
Is t h e r e a l e v e l f l o o r f o r a t l e a s t 1500 mm on both s i d e s of t h e door and a t l e a s t 600 mm beyond door w i d t h on t h e opening s i d e ?
D o t h e door c l o s e r s a l l o w t h e u s e of t h e d o o r s by d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s (delayed a c t i o n ) ? Are t h e l o c k and opening mechanisms o p e r a b l e w i t h one hand? Remarks :

20.

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21.

22.

SUBTOTAL SECTION 2A C O M M E N T S ABOUT PRIMARY ENTRANCE:

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C O M M E N T S A B O U T OTHER ENTRANCES T O THE BUILDING:

B.

H o r i z o n t a l C i r c u l a t i o n (communal use )

YES NO N/A --

1.

Is t h e lobby a c c e s s i b l e ? Remark s :

2.
3.

Is d i r e c t i o n a l o r i e n t a t i o n provided i n t h e lobby?

Is d i r e c t i o n a l o r i e n t a t i o n provided elsewhere?
Specify:

4,

Is d i r e c t i o n a l o r i e n t a t i o n a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e b l i n d ?
Remarks :

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5.

Are cloakrooms v i s i b l e from t h e lobby?

Is t h e checkroom c o u n t e r less t h a n 835 mm h i g h ?

6.
7.

Is t h e r e a n a c c e s s i b l e cloakroom (hanging rod o r hooks less t h a n 1420 mrn h i g h ) ? Remarks :

8.

Is t h e r e a n a c c e s s i b l e matlbox?

Remarks :

9.

Is t h e c o r r i d o r a t l e a s t 1500 mm wide where w h e e l c h a i r s must p a s s one a n o t h e r ?

A r e t h e c o r r i d o r s f o r s i n g l e wheelchair use a t l e a s t 940 mm wide? Are t h e f l o o r s on e a c h s t o r e y a t a common l e v e l o r connected by a ramp? D o c o r r i d o r s have s l i p r e s i s t a n t f l o o r s u r f a c e s ? Remarks :

10.

11.

12.

13.

Does t h e c a r p e t i n g a l l o w t h e f r e e movement of w h e e l c h a i r s ( i . e . i t i s not deep p i l e nor d i r e c t i o n a l weave; does n o t bunch up o r g l i d e , e t c . ) ? Remarks :

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15,

Is t h e f l o o r c o v e r i n g d e p r e s s e d l e s s t h a n 85 mm under a p r e s s u r e of 200 kPa (30 p s i ) ?

Are all surfaces f r e e from g l a r e ?

Remarks:

16.

Is t h e r e a c l e a r demarcation of d i i f e r e n c e s i n floor level? Remarks :

SUBTOTAL SECTION 2B

C.

Vertical Circulation a ) Elevators 1.

2.
YES NO N/A --

Is t h e r e a n e l e v a t o r t h a t i s a c c e s s i b l e from t h e e n t r a n c e s used by a person i n a w h e e l c h a i r ?

Does t h e a c c e s s i b l e e l e v a t o r s e r v e a l l f l o o r s i n c l u d i n g garage l e v e l s ? Remarks:
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3.

Is t h e r e a 1500 mm t u r n i n g c i r c l e i n f r o n t of t h e e l e v a t o r doors? A r e t h e e l e v a t o r c a r dimensions s u f f i c i e n t t o accommodate a w h e e l c h a i r (minimum 1370 x 1300 mm)? Is t h e e l e v a t o r designed f o r p a s s e n g e r u s e ?

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4.
5.

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6.
7.

Does t h e a c c e s s i b l e e l e v a t o r c a r s t o p p r e c i s e l y a t f l o o r l e v e l o r w i t h i n 15 m m ?
Is t h e door opening a t l e a s t 810 mm wide?

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8.
9.

Is t h e door equipped w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c s a f e t y reopening d e v i c e ? Is t h e gap between t h e c a r and t h e b u i l d i n g f l o o r l e s s than 35 mm?

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10.

Are t h e c o n t r o l s a c c e s s i b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ?
Remarks :

11.

Are c o n t r o l s a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e b l i n d ( r a i s e d symbols)? Remarks :

12.

Are t h e r e a u d i b l e s i g n a l s f o r t h e b l i n d ?

Remarks:

13.

Is t h e r e emergency communication w i t h i n r e a c h ?

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Remarks : 14.
Is t h e r e a h a n d r a i l i n t h e c a r ?

YES NO N/A -15.

Is t h e r e a f l o o r d e s i g n a t i o n on b o t h door jambs, numbers a t l e a s t 40 mm h i g h , r a i s e d a t l e a s t 1 mm, l o c a t e d 1370 t o 1500 mm above f l o o r ?

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COMMENTS ABOUT ELEVATORS!

b) S t a i r s Location: (Unless a l l s t a i r s a r e t h e same, u s e s e p a r a t e s h e e t f o r each s t a i r s . ) 1.

Is t h e r e a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o t h e s t a i r s ?

YES NO N/A --

Remarks : 2. Are t h e s t a i r s w e l l l i g h t e d (50 l x min. w i t h 300 l x a t t o p and bottom)? Are t h e r e h a n d r a i l s a t a h e i g h t of 920 mm? Actual h e i g h t : mm Remarks :

3.

4.
5.

Does t h e h a n d r a i l e x t e n d a t l e a s t 300 mm beyond t h e t o p s t e p ? Does t h e h a n d r a i l e x t e n d a t l e a s t 300 mm beyond t h e bottom s t e p ?

6.
7.

A r e t h e r i s e r s l e s s t h a n 180 mm h i g h ?
Are t h e t r e a d s more t h a n 265 mm deep? Do t h e t r e a d s have a s l i p r e s i s t a n t f i n i s h o r skid resistant s t r i p s ? Are t h e edges c l e a r l y marked f o r v i s u a l l y impaired people? Have open r i s e r s been avoided?

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8.

9.
10. 11. 12.

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If t h e r e i s a n o s i n g i s i t designed t o p r e v e n t tripping?
Have winders been avoided?

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c ) Ramps 1. 2. Are ramps provided?

Is t h e l o c a t i o n of each ramp i n d i c a t e d by an i n t e r n a t i o n a l symbol of a c c e s s ? Is t h e l e n g t h between l a n d i n g s l e s s t h a n 9000 mm?

YES -

3.
4. 5.
6.

Is t h e ramp width a t l e a s t 900 mm?

Does the ramp have a g r a d i e n t which i s 1/20 o r less?

Is t h e g r a d i e n t 1/12 o r l e s s ? Actual s l o p e : 1/Is t h e s u r f a c e of t h e ramp s l i p - r e s i s t a n t ?

Is t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t t h e bottom of t h e ramp a t l e a s t 1500 mm long and 900 mm wide and 1500 mm wide i f a door swings i n t o i t ?

7,

8.

9. 10.

Is t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t e a c h change of d i r e c t i o n ?

D o two wheels of t h e w h e e l c h a i r h i t t h e s l o p e o r t h e l a n d i n g a t t h e same time?

Is t h e r e a l e v e l l a n d i n g a t t h e t o p of t h e ramp a t l e a s t 1500 mm long and 900 mm wide and 1500 mni wide i f a door swings i n t o i t ? Is t h e r e a s u i t a b l e h a n d r a i l on a t l e a s t one s i d e of ramp 800 tarn t o 920 mm i n h e i g h t ?

11.

12. 13. 14.

Does t h e h a n d r a i l extend 300 mm beyond t h e t o p and bottom of t h e ramp? Does t h e h a n d r a i l have t a c t i l e warning f o r b l i n d users? O n f r e e - s t a n d i n g ramps narrower t h a n 1500 mm a r e t h e r e upturned edges 25 t o 50 mm h i g h f o r s a f e t y o r p r o t e c t i v e b a r s no more t h a n 200 mm above t h e ramp s u r f a c e ?
Is t h e ramp w e l l l i g h t e d (50 l x min. w i t h 300 l x a t t o p and bottom)?

15.

16.

SUBTOTAL SECTION 2C

Communal F a c i l i t i e s

YES NO N/A --

1. 2.

Are t h e r e any a c c e s s i b l e d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n s i n the public areas? Are t h e y hand o p e r a t e d ? Does t h e f o a n t s i n b a s e a l l o w a d e q u a t e f o o t clearance f o r a wheelchair user?

3 .
4.

Is t h e w a t e r j e t 900 r i o r l e s s f r o m t h e f l o o r ? Is t h e d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n p o s i t i o n e d s o a s n o t t o be a h a z a r d f o r b l i n d p e r s o n s ?
Remarks :

5.

6.

Is t h e r e a p u b l i c t e l e p h o n e t h a t i s a c c e s s i b l e t o w h e e l c h a i r u s e r s and t h a t h a s c o i n s l o t and d i a l 1200 mm o r less above f l o o r ?

7.

Is t h e r e a t e l e p h o n e e q u i p p e d f o r persons with hearing d i s a b i l i t i e s ?

Remarks :

8.

Are s w i t c h e s and e s s e n t i a l c o n t r o l s s u c h a s l i g h t s , v e n t i l a t i o n , f i r e alarms, e l e v a t o r c a l l and a l l s i m i l a r c o n t r o l s w i t h i n r e a c h of a p e r s o n i n a w h e e l c h a i r (1200 mm max. h e i g h t ) ? Are a u d i b l e warning s i g n a l s accompanied by simultaneous v i s u a l s i g n a l s f o r persons with h e a r i n g o r s i g h t impairment? Remarks :

9.

10.

Is t h e r e a d i r e c t i o n a l s i g n a g e s y s t e m f o r d i s a b l e d people i n t h e building?
Are r a i s e d o r r e c e s s e d l e t t e r s o r numbers u s e d t o i d e n t i f y rooms o r o f f i c e s ?

11.

12. 13.

A r e t h e y a t a h e i g h t of 1300 t o 1600 mm above f l o o r ?

Are e x i t s i g n s e a s i l y v i s i b l e t o d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s ? Remarks:

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E.

Rooms **a) Main r e c e p t i o n w a i t i n g a r e a Location: Public o r c l i e n t wafting o r s i t t i n g areas Location: Conference room Location: Board roon: Location: Small meeting room Location: Lounge Location: Other common u s e room Specify : Location:

7-

YES NO

N/A -

1.

Does t h e door have a c l e a r opening of a t l e a s t 810 m m ? Remarks :

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2.

Are t h e door h a n d l e s w i t h i n a range of 760 t o 915 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Knobs Bars Other Levers

Remarks :

3.
4. 5.
6.

Is t h e door t h r e s h o l d less t h a n 15 mm high?

Are t h e l i g h t s w i t c h e s w i t h i n a range of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?

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Is t h e t h e r m o s t a t a t a h e i g h t n o t g r e a t e r t h a n 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?
Is t h e i n t e r c o m w i t h i n a range of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?
Are t h e w a l l r e c e p t a c l e s w i t h i n a range of 450 t o 530 mm above t h e f l o o r ?

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*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions. **Strike out uses t h a t do n o t apply.

8.

Is t h e window s i l l 760 mm o r l e s s from t h e f l o o r ?

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9.

Are che window o p e r a t i n g d e v i c e s o p e r a b l e from a wheelchair?

Remarks :
A r e t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l s o p e r a b l e by a d i s a b l e d person?

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10.

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Remarks : 11. Are o t h e r e l e c t r i c o r e l e c t r o n i c d e v i c e s o p e r a b l e by a d i s a b l e d p e r s o n ? Specify : Remarks :

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12. 13.

Is t h e c o u n t e r h e i g h t w i t h i n a range of 835 t o mm 915 mm? A c t u a l h e i g h t :

Is t h e r e s h e l v i n g t h a t i s r e a c h a b l e from a seated position?

14.

Are t h e r e r a c k s , hanging r o d s , c o a t hooks t h a t a r e r e a c h a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ?

15. 16.

Are t h e f l o o r s s l i p r e s i s t a n t ? Does t h e c a r p e t i n g a l l o w t h e f r e e movement of wheelchairs? Are a l l s u r f a c e s f r e e from g l a r e ?

Is t h e l i g h t i n g a d e q u a t e f o r v i s u a l l y impaired p e r s o n s (50 l x min. w i t h 300 l x a t f o c a l points o r f o r reading)?

17. 18.

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19.
20.

Is t h e s i g n a g e a p p r o p r i a t e f o r v i s u a l l y impaired persons ( s i z e , colour, c o n t r a s t ) ?

Is t h e r e p r o p e r demarcation of d i f f e r e n c e s i n l e v e l by c o n t r a s t i n g c o l o u r and a p p r o p r i a t e l i g h t i n g ?

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YES NO N/A --

21.
22.

Is t h e r e a d e q u a t e s p a c e t o manoeuvre a w h e e l c h a i r i n t h e room?
Does a b l i n d p e r s o n have a n u n o b s t r u c t e d p a t h w i t h o u t p r o t r u s i o n s from w a l l s , f l o o r s o r elsewhere? Remarks :

23.

Is t h e r e a n i n d u c t i o n l o o p a n d / o r o t h e r a u d i o equipment i n s t a l l e d f o r h e a r i n g impaired p e r s o n s ?
Remarks :

24.

Is t h e l e v e l of mechanical and o t h e r background n o i s e s low enough t o avoid i n t e r f e r e n c e w i t h sound r e c e p t i o n on a c o n v e r s a t i o n a l l e v e l by p e r s o n s u s i n g h e a r i n g a i d s ( l e s s t h a n 85 dB)?

Is t h e room a c c e s s i b l e by w h e e l c h a i r from t h e main e n t r a n c e ?
Remarks :

25.

26.

Is t h e p a t i o a c c e s s i b l e from t h i s room?
Remarks :

27.

Is t h e balcony a c c e s s i b l e from t h i s room?

Remarks : SUBTOTAL SECTION 2E ( a )

C O M M E N T S:

*Add s h e e t number f o r e a c h room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

b) Cafeteria

YES NO N/A --

1.

Is t h e food s e r v i c e l a n e a t l e a s t 865 mm wide?

Is t h e r e knee s p a c e under t r a y s l i d e a t l e a s t 660 mm h i g h ?

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2.
3.

Is t h e passage between t a b l e s ( c h a i r s ) a t l e a s t 810 tam wide?

Are t h e r e some t a b l e s t h a t a r e a c c e s s i b l e i n a s e a t i n g spaces w h e e l c h a i r ? T o t a l of a v a i l a b l e t o wheelchairs.

4.

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5.

A r e c u t l e r y and food d i s p l a y r a c k s v i s i b l e and w i t h i n r e a c h of a p e r s o n i n a w h e e l c h a i r ?

SUBTOTAL SECTION 2E ( b ) C O M M E N T S A B O U T CAFETERIA:

*Add s h e e t number f o r e a c h room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

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c ) Employer and employee o f f i c e s and s i m i l a r rooms ( I n c l u d i n g r e c e p t i o n o f f i c e , m a i l room, s h i p p i n g and r e c e i v i n g room, e x e c u t i v e o f f i c e s , s t a f f o f f i c e s , d i n i n g rooms o t h e r t h a n main cafeteria, etc.) (Do n o t i n c l u d e washrooms o r k i t c h e n s . ) I d e n t i f y rooms by number, f l o o r l e v e l , l o c a t i o n , g e n e r a l u s e and group t o g e t h e r a s many rooms a s p o s s i b l e where t h e s e have t h e same O O M S IN N O R T H degree of a c c e s s i b i l i t y . Examples: ( 1 ) ALL BASEMENT R W I N G , ( 2 ) ADMINISTRATION OFFICES ON FIRST FLOOR, ( 3 ) R O O M S D 201 t o D 224, ( 4 ) EXXCUTIVE D I N I N G ! W O M THIRD FLOOR. Room:

YES NO N/A -1.

Does t h e door have a c l e a r opening a t l e a s t 810 mrn wide? Remarks :

2.

Are t h e door h a n d l e s w i t h i n a range of 750 t o 915 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Levers Jho bs Bars Other

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Remarks :

3.
4.
5.

Is t h e door t h r e s h o l d l e s s t h a n 15 mm h i g h ?
Are t h e l i g h t s w i t c h e s w i t h i n a r a n g e of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?

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Is t h e t h e r m o s t a t a t a h e i g h t n o t g r e a t e r t h a n 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Is t h e i n t e r c o m w i t h i n a range of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?

Are t h e w a l l r e c e p t a c l e s w i t h i n a range of 450 t o 530 mrn above f l o o r ?

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6.

7.

8.

Is t h e window s i l l 760 mm o r l e s s from t h e f l o o r ?

Are t h e window o p e r a t i n g d e v i c e s o p e r a b l e from a wheelchair? Remarks :

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9.

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*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

YES NO N/A -10.

Are t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l s o p e r a b l e by a d i s a b l e d person?
Remarks :

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11.

A r e other e l e c t r i c o r e l e c t r o n i c devices o p e r a b l e by a d i s a b l e d person? Specify : Remarks :

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Is t h e c o u n t e r h e i g h t w i t h i n a r a n g e of 835 t o 915 m m ? Actual h e i g h t : mm

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Is t h e r e s h e l v i n g t h a t i s r e a c h a b l e from a seated position?

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Are t h e r e r a c k s , hanging r o d s , c o a t hooks t h a t a r e r e a c h a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ?

Are t h e f l o o r s s l i p r e s i s t a n t ? Does t h e c a r p e t i n g a l l o w f r e e movement of wheelchairs?

A r e a l l s u r f a c e s f r e e from g l a r e ?

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Is t h e r e a d e q u a t e l i g h t i n g f o r v i s u a l l y impaired p e r s o n s (50 l x min. a t f l o o r w i t h 300 l x a t f o c a l p o i n t s and f o r r e a d i n g ) ?

Is t h e s i g n a g e a p p r o p r i a t e f o r v i s u a l l y impaired persons?

Is t h e r e p r o p e r demarcation of d i f f e r e n c e s i n l e v e l by c o l o u r c o n t r a s t and a p p r o p r i a t e l i g h t i n g ?
Is t h e r e a d e q u a t e s p a c e t o manoeuvre a w h e e l c h a i r i n t h e room?
Does a b l i n d person have a n u n o b s t r u c t e d p a t h w i t h o u t p r o t r u s i o n s from w a l l s , f l o o r s o r elsewhere? Remarks :

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YES NO N/A --

23.

Is t h e r e an i n d u c t i o n l o o p a n d / o r o t h e r audio equipment i n s t a l l e d f o r h e a r i n g impaired p e r s o n s ?

Remarks t

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24.

Is t h e l e v e l of mechanical and o t h e r background n o i s e s low enough t o a v o i d i n t e r f e r e n c e w i t h sound r e c e p t i o n on a c o n v e r s a t i o n a l l e v e l by persons u s i n g h e a r i n g a i d s ( l e s s t h a n 85 dB)?

Is t h e room a c c e s s i b l e b y . w h e e l c h a i r from t h e main e n t r a n c e ?
Remarks :

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25.

26.

Is t h e p a t i o a c c e s s i b l e from t h i s room?
Remarks :

27.

Is t h e balcony a c c e s s i b l e from t h i s room?

Remarks :

SUBTOTAL SECTION 2E J c j C O M M E N T S:

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*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

**d) Main k i t c h e n , lunch room k i t c h e n e t t e , kitchen-dining, Specify:

other kitchen
N/A YES NO --

i.

Is t h e room a c c e s s i b l e by w h e e l c h a i r from:

a ) main e n t r a n c e ?
b) s e r v i c e entrance? c) d i n i n g room? d ) other (specify)

Remarks : 2. Does t h e s e r v i c e e n t r y have a c l e a r opening of 810 mm?

Remarks :

3.

Are t h e door h a n d l e s w i t h i n a range of 760 t o 915 nun above t h e f l o o r ? Other Bars Levers Knobs

4.
5.

Is t h e door t h r e s h o l d l e s s t h a n 15 mm h i g h ?

Does t h e d i n i n g room door have a c l e a r opening of 810 m m ? Remarks :

6.

Does t h e d i n i n g room door have a v i s i o n p a n e l n o t h i g h e r t h a n 1000 mm from t h e f l o o r ? Remarks :

7.

Are t h e door h a n d l e s w i t h i n a range of 760 t o 915 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Bars Other Levers Knobs

8. 9.

Is t h e d i n i n g room door t h r e s h o l d l e s s t h a n 15 mrn h i g h ?

Are t h e r e a c c e s s i b l e s w i t c h e s w i t h i n a range of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ?
Remarks :

*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions. * * S t r i k e o u t u s e s t h a t do n o t apply.

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YES NO N/A --

10. 11.

Are t h e w a l l r e c e p t a c l e s w i t h i n a range of 450 t o 530 mrn above t h e f l o o r ? Are t h e a c c e s s f b l e e l e c t r i c a l o u t l e t s a t t h e f r o n t o r s i d e of t h e c o u n t e r ? Remarks :

Is t h e c o u n t e r h e ~ g h t840 mm f o r u s e by a person i n a w h e e l c h a i r ?

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12.
13,

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Is t h e r e knee s p a c e a t t h e s i n k (min. 750 wide x 060 h i g h x 250 mm)?

Is t h e r e p i p e i n s u l a t i o n o r a b a f f l e f o r knee protection?

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14. 15.

A r e t h e faucets a lever type o r other accessible type? Is t h e r e a p u l l - o u t counter top?

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16.
17.

c u t t i n g board below t h e

A r e t h e r e any p u l l - o u t s t o r a g e u n i t s under t h e counter? Remarks :

18.

Is t h e t o e s p a c e a t t h e c o u n t e r 230 mm h i g h and 150 mm deep?

Is t h e w a l l cupboard s h e l v i n g r e a c h a b l e from a s e a t e d p o s i t i o n (lower s h e l f n o t h i g h e r t h a n 1250 mm)?

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19.

20.

Is t h e p a n t r y s h e l v i n g r e a c h a b l e from a wheelchair?
A r e t h e r a c k s , hanging r o d s , p o t hooks, s p i c e s h e l v e s r e a c h a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r (1420 mm o r lower)?

21.

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22.

A r e t h e s t o v e c o n t r o l s a c c e s s i b l e from a s e a t e d p o s i t i o n ? Front TOP

Remarks :

*Add s h e e t number f o r e a c h room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same set of conditions.

YES NO

N/A

23. 24.

Is t h e f l o o r s l i p r e s i s t a n t ?
Does t h e c a r p e t i n g a l l o w t h e f r e e movement of wheelchairs? Are a l l s u r f a c e s f r e e from g l a r e ?
Is t h e l i g h t i n g a d e q u a t e f o r v i s u a l l y impaired p e r s o n s (50 ix min. x i t h 300 lx a t f o c a l p o i n t s and f o r r e a d i n g ) ?

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Is t h e r e adequate s p a c e t o manoeuvre a w h e e l c h a i r (1370 mm i n f r o n t of c o u n t e r s and a p p l i a n c e s ; 1500 mm i f turn-around r e q u i r e d f o r e f f i c i e n t operation)?

Remarks :

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Is t h e p a t i o a c c e s s i b l e from t h e k i t c h e n ?
Remarks :
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COMMENTS ABOUT KITCHEN:

*Add s h e e t number f o r e a c h room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

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Does t h e door have a c l e a r opening of a t l e a s t 810 mm? Remarks :

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Are t h e door h a n d l e s w i t h i n a range of 760 t o 915 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Levers Knobs Bars Other

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Is t h e door t h r e s h o l d l e s s t h a n 15 mm h i g h ?
Does t h e door swing o u t of t h e room? Remarks :

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Is t h e r e a t u r n i n g c i r c l e 1500 mm diameter i n t h e room? (Note: Mark N/A i f room i s u s a b l e w i t h o u t h a v i n g t o t u r n w h e e l c h a i r r i g h t around.)

Is t h e r e room t o manoeuvre a w h e e l c h a i r f o r e a c h u s e of a l l t h e f i x t u r e s i n t h e bathroom?
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Are t h e r e a c c e s s i b l e l i g h t s w i t c h e s w i t h i n a range of 835 t o 1065 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Is t h e r e a r e a c h a b l e o u t l e t f o r plugging i n razor, hair dryer, etc.?

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Is t h e m i r r o r and s h e l f l e s s t h a n 950 mm above the floor?

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Are towel r a c k s , soap h o l d e r s o r d i s p e n s e r s , t o o t h b r u s h and cup h o l d e r s , paper d i s p e n s e r s and o t h e r such f i x t u r e s i n a n a c c e s s i b l e s p a c e , l e s s t h a n 1000 mm above t h e f l o o r and l e s s t h a n 550 mm from t h e f r o n t of t h e c o u n t e r ?
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Remarks :

*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

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Is t h e r e knee s p a c e a t t h e l a v a t o r y , 660 mm h i g h ? Is t h e r e p i p e i n s u l a t i o n o r a b a f f l e f o r knee protection?

Is t h e t o p of t h e t o i l e t s e a t 450 mm above t h e f l o o r ? Wall mounted t o i l e t : Raised f l o o r : Seat adapter:

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Are t h e r e a d e q u a t e g r a b b a r s a t t h e t o i l e t ? Remarks :

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Is t h e r e a s p a c e a t l e a s t 600 mm wide b e s i d e t h e t o i l e t t o allow f o r a l a t e r a l t r a n s f e r ?

Is t h e r e a s p a c e f o r a w h e e l c h a i r a t t h e f r o n t of t h e t o i l e t (min. d e p t h 1350 mm)?

If t o i l e t is i n a cubicle is the cubicle a t l e a s t 1500 rn wide, 1500 mm deep? Remarks :

18.

Does t h e b a t h t u b have a p p r o p r i a t e g r a b b a r s ? Remarks :

19.

Does t h e shower have a p p r o p r i a t e g r a b b a r s ? Remarks :

20.

Are t h e f a u c e t s i n t h e b a t h t u b r e a c h a b l e and e a s i l y o p e r a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ? Remarks :

21.

Are t h e f a u c e t s i n t h e shower r e a c h a b l e and e a s i l y o p e r a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ? Remarks :

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*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same set of conditions.

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Are t h e f a u c e t s a t t h e l a v a t o r y r e a c h a b l e and e a s i l y o p e r a b l e from a w h e e l c h a i r ?

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Is t h e t o i l e t f l u s h i n g d e v i c e r e a c h a b l e and e a s i l y o p e r a t e d from a w h e e l c h a i r ?
Remarks :

24.

Is t h e shower head a t t a c h e d t o a f l e x i b l e hose e a s i l y reached from t h e b a t h t u b o r from a wheelchair?

Remarks :

25.

Does t h e room have a d e v i c e t o s i g n a l f o r assistance? Does t h e room have s p a c e f o r an a t t e n d a n t a s s i s t i n g someone i n a w h e e l c h a i r ? SUBTOTAL SECTION 2E ( e ) SUBTOTAL SECTION 2E

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COMMENTS ABOUT WASHROOM(S)

*Add s h e e t number f o r each room surveyed o r group of rooms w i t h same s e t of conditions.

TALLY SHEET BUILDING NAME: ADDRESS :

DATE OF SURVEY: SURVEY TEAM:

SURVEY TEAM Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section TOTAL Transportation Exterior Access Entrance to Building Horizontal Circulation Vertical Circulation Communal Facilities Common Use Room(s) Cafeterias Offices Kitchens Washrooms

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RATING

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Sections requiring considerable modifications: (Positives are less than 90% of the sum of positives and negatives) Sections requiring minor modifications: (Positives are less than 97% of the sum of positives and negatives) Rating of Case Study's accessibility on a scale of 0 to 10: