Attachment K: Program Access in Existing Facilities
Pursuant to Paragraph 46 of the
Agreement, within three months of the effective date of the Agreement, the City
will provide signage as necessary to comply with 28 C.F.R. § 35.163(b), after
having surveyed all facilities that are the subject of this Agreement for the
purpose of identifying those that have multiple entrances not all of which are
accessible.
The technical requirements and,
where appropriate, the scoping requirements of the Standards are used as a
guide for determining whether a program or activity held in an existing
facility is “readily accessible to and usable by” persons with disabilities and
for determining what changes are necessary to make this program or activity
accessible if it continues to be provided in the existing facility in
question. See 28 C.F.R. §§
35.150(b)(1), 35.151.
In order to ensure that each of
the City’s programs, services, and activities operating at a facility that is
the subject of this Agreement, when viewed in its entirety, are readily
accessible to and usable by persons with mobility impairments, the City will
take the following actions:
1. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Madison County Court House:
a. Accessible Entrance
i. There is no signage with the International
Symbol of Access at the accessible entrance. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible entrances directing users to the
accessible entrance, and provide accessible signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible entrances. Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.
b. Indoor Ramp
i. The ramp is inaccessible because there is no
edge protection. Provide edge
protection at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides. Standards § 4.8.7.
ii. The ramp is inaccessible because there is
only one handrail and there is no handrail extension at the top. Provide a ramp that is at least 36 inches
wide with a slope not exceeding 1:12 and a cross slope not exceeding 1:50; with
level landings at least as wide as the ramp and 60 inches long at the top and
bottom of the ramp; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60
inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2
inches high at the drop off sides.
Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter
such that the inside handrail is continuous and both handrails have a
continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp extending at least 12
inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface;
the handrails do not rotate within their fittings; and both handrails are
mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface and 1½ inches
from the wall, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or
post. Ensure that the ramp and
approaches are designed so that water will not accumulate on walking
surfaces. Standards §§ 4.3.8, 4.8.
c. Elevator
i. The elevator is inaccessible because there
is no hoistway signage. Provide
signage at hoistway entrances with raised and Braille floor designations on
both jambs such that the centerline of the characters is 60 inches above the
finished floor and the characters are 2 inches high. Standards § 4.10.5, Fig. 20.
ii. The elevator is inaccessible because,
although emergency communications are provided, the cabinet door to the
emergency communication system requires tight grasping. Provide a two-way communication system such
that it does not require voice communication, the highest operable part is a
maximum of 48 inches above the finished floor of the car, and it is identified
by a raised symbol and lettering located adjacent to the device. If the system uses a handset, ensure that
the length of the cord from the panel to the handset is at least 29
inches. If the system is located in a
closed compartment, ensure that the compartment door hardware operates without
tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Standards § 4.10.14.
iii. The elevator is inaccessible because,
although emergency communications are provided, it was not operable when
tested, and the system does not work without voice communication. Provide a two-way communication system such
that it does not require voice communication, the highest operable part is a
maximum of 48 inches above the finished floor of the car, and it is identified
by a raised symbol and lettering located adjacent to the device. If the system uses a handset, ensure that
the length of the cord from the panel to the handset is at least 29
inches. If the system is located in a
closed compartment, ensure that the compartment door hardware operates without
tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Standards § 4.10.14.
d. Drinking Fountains
i. Although accessible drinking fountains are
provided, there are no drinking fountains provided for people who have
difficulty bending or stooping.
Provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have
difficulty bending or stooping. This
can be accommodated by the use of a “hi-lo” fountain; by providing one fountain
accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height
convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain
accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other
means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of
people. Standards § 4.1.3(10)(a).
ii. Although a drinking fountain is provided in the
basement, it is inaccessible because the water flow is only 2 inches high. Provide at least one drinking fountain with
a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or
ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the
unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the
front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of
the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high. Ensure that fountain controls are operable
with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near
the front edge. Additionally, provide a
drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or
stooping. This can be accommodated by
the use of a “hi-lo” fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those
who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those
who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who
use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser; or by such other means as would achieve
the required accessibility for each group of people. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.
e. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
(Basement)
i. The toilet room sign for the Men’s Toilet
room in the basement is inaccessible because the sign is mounted on the hinge
side of the door and does not provide braille and raised letters. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and
Braille characters. The sign shall be
mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline
of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a
person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction
or standing within a door swing.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The route within the toilet room is
inaccessible because the path of travel between the accessible stall and the
accessible lavatory is 27 inches wide.
Provide an accessible route to the toilet room with required minimum
width, passing space, head room, surface textures, slopes, and changes in
level. Standards §§ 4.3.1, 4.3.2,
4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.3.7, 4.3.8.
iii. The toilet is inaccessible because the top
of the seat is 21 ½" inches above the finished floor. Provide a toilet with a seat that measures
17 to 19 inches above the finished floor.
Standards §§ 4.16.3, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).
iv. The toilet is inaccessible because its
centerline measures 14 inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from
the near side wall. Standards § 4.17.3,
Fig. 30.
v. The toilet stall door is inaccessible
because the hardware requires tight grasping pinching, and twisting of the
wrist. Provide a door with hardware
usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the
wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, and
U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.
Standards § 4.13.9.
vi. The side grab bar at the toilet is
inaccessible because it is 38 inches in length. Provide a side grab bar that is at least 40 inches in overall
length, with the far end mounted at least 52 inches from the rear wall and the
closer end 12 inches or less from the rear wall. Standards § 4.17.6, Figs. 30(a), (d).
vii. The rear grab bar at the toilet is
inaccessible because the distance of closer end to the side wall is 9 inches. Provide a rear grab bar that is at least 36
inches in overall length with the closer end no more than 6 inches from the
side wall. Standards § 4.17.6, Fig. 30.
f. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls
(Basement)
i. The toilet room is inaccessible because the
sign with the International symbol of accessibility is mounted on the door, and
there are no Braille characters.
Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of
Accessibility at inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible
entrance, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of
Accessibility at all permanent accessible entrances. Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.
ii. No accessible mirror has been provided
because the mirror bottom edge is 51 inches above the finished floor. Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its
reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards
§ 4.19.6.
iii. The accessible route through the toilet room
is inaccessible because the paper towel dispenser protrudes into the main
walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished
floor. Standards § 4.4.
iv. There is no accessible stall provided. Provide a “standard” accessible toilet stall
at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep
with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall’s elements, including
stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe
clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27,
Fig. 30.
g. Chancery Court (2nd Floor)
i. The court room is inaccessible to people
with hearing impairments because although there are 50 or more fixed seats,
there is no assistive listening system.
Provide a permanently installed assistive listening system serving the
fixed seating. Ensure that the seating
served by the system is located within a 50 foot viewing distance of the stage
or playing area and has a complete view of the stage or playing area. Provide a minimum of 2 receivers for use by
the general public and signage indicating their availability. 28 C.F.R. §35.160; Standards §§ 4.30, 4.33.
h. Men’s Single User Toilet Room (Second
Floor)
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
i. Women’s Single User Toilet Room
(Employee)
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
2. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Agricultural Complex:
a. Parking
i. Although the parking lot has a total of 25
parking spaces, there are no van
accessible spaces, the signage can be obstructed by a vehicle parked in the
space and there are no accessible access aisles. On the shortest accessible
route to the accessible entrance, provide one van accessible space. Ensure that the van accessible space is a
minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches
wide. At all spaces designated as
reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the
International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At van
accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign
located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for
persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not
exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and
slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5),
4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Agricultural Extension #309
i. The route from the public entrance inside
the office is inaccessible because it is only 30" wide between the desk
and the publications rack. Provide
an accessible route to the publications rack with a minimum clear width of 36
inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches. Standards §§ 4.3.3, 4.13.5.
c. Auditorium
i. There is no accessible route connecting the
wheelchair seating areas and the stage because there are two steps leading to
the stage for a total rise of 16 ½ inches.
Provide an accessible route connecting the wheelchair seating locations
to all spaces used by performers.
Standards §§ 4.3, 4.33.5.
ii. The auditorium is inaccessible to people
with hearing impairments because there is no assistive listening system
installed, and no portable system available. Provide a permanently installed assistive listening system (ALS)
or a portable ALS with an adequate number of electrical outlets or other
supplementary wiring necessary to support a portable assistive listening
system. Also provide a minimum of 2
receivers for use by the general public and signage indicating their
availability. 28 C.F.R. §35.160;
Standards §§ 4.30, 4.33.
iii. The auditorium door is inaccessible because
knob hardware is used. Provide a
door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not
require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type
mechanisms and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.
iv. The door to the auditorium, which is accessed through a front approach, is inaccessible because it has only 12 inches of clearance on the latch side. On the pull side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the latch side of the door. Standards § 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).
d. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. The toilet room sign is not accessible. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and
Braille characters. The sign shall be
mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline
of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that
a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an
obstruction or standing within a door swing.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door, which is accessed through a front
approach, is inaccessible because it has only 15"of maneuvering clearance. On the pull side of the door, provide
maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a minimum of 18
inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the latch side of
the door. Standards § 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
iii. The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot
water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards § 4.19.4.
iv. No accessible mirror has been provided. Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its
reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.19.6.
v. The soap dispenser is inaccessible because
it requires a side approach and it is mounted higher than 48 inches above the
finished floor. Provide a soap
dispenser with the controls at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48
inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is
accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or
parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
vi. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
4.2.6.
vii. The sanitary products dispenser is
inaccessible because it requires twisting of the wrist to operate. Provide a dispenser with mechanical
controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 lbf or less and that can be used
with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist
(lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled mechanisms are
examples of acceptable designs).
Standards § 4.27.4.
viii. There is no standard accessible stall
provided. Provide a
"standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at
least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet)
such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door
hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars,
controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.
e. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. The toilet room sign is not accessible. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and
Braille characters. The sign shall be
mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline
of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that
a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an
obstruction or standing within a door swing.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door, which is accessed through a front
approach, is inaccessible because it has only 15 ½" of maneuvering
clearance. On the pull side of the
door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a
minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door. Standards §
4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).
iii. The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot
water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards § 4.19.4.
iv. The urinal is inaccessible because the rim
is 18" high. Provide a urinal
with an elongated rim mounted 17 inches or less above the finished floor, a
clear floor space of at least 30 inches wide and 48 inches deep centered on the
urinal, and a flush control height of 44 inches or less above the finished
floor. Standards §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3,
4.18.4.
v. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
4.2.6.
vi. There is no standard accessible stall
provided. Provide a
"standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at
least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet)
such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door
hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars,
controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.
3. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Small Animal Shelter:
a. Parking
i. Although parking is provided and one space
is designated for people with disabilities, it is not designated as van
accessible, there is no access aisle and it is not on the shortest route to the
accessible entrance. On the
shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide one van
accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that the van accessible space is a
minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches
wide. At all spaces designated as
reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the
International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At van
accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities
are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all
directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Accessible route to Entrance
i. The route from the parking lot to the
accessible entrance is inaccessible because the surface is cracked and uneven. Provide at least one accessible route within
the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent
feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn
around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60
inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of
80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in
the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes
in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%)
(or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less
than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5,
Fig. 7.
c. Accessible Entrance
i. There is no accessible signage. Provide accessible directional signage with
the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible entrances directing
users to the accessible entrance, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible
entrances. Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d),
4.13, 4.30.
ii. The entrance is inaccessible because the
door has knob hardware. Provide a
designated accessible entrance that has a minimum clear opening width of 32
inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and
the opposite stop; that has either an automatic door operator or clear and
level maneuvering clearance that complies fully with Fig. 25; and that has a
threshold not exceeding ½ inch in height and beveled with a slope no greater
than 1:2. Ensure that all hardware and
operating devices have shapes that are easy to grasp with one hand and do not
require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate; and that
they are mounted no higher than 48 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.13, Figs. 24, 25.
iii. The entrance door is inaccessible because
the change in level at the threshold to the door exceeds 1/4" and is not
beveled. Provide an accessible door
with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch
and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Standards §§ 4.13.8, 4.5.2.
4. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Walter Baker Harris Juvenile Court
Building:
a. Parking
i. Although the parking lot has a total of 53
parking spaces, the accessible signs can be obstructed by vehicles parked in
the accessible spaces, one of the access aisles is 41 inches wide, the
accessible spaces are not located on the shortest route to the accessible
entrance and there are no van accessible spaces. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance,
provide 1 van accessible space and 3 standard spaces designated as reserved for
people with disabilities. Ensure that
standard accessible spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access
aisles at least 60 inches wide. Ensure
that van accessible spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access
aisles at least 96 inches wide. At all
spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical
signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they
cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles.
At van accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign
located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for
persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding
1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and
slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5),
4.6, 4.30.7(1).52
b. Entrances:
i. There is no accessible directional signage
at the inaccessible entrance at the front of the building. Provide accessible directional signage with
the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible entrances directing
users to the accessible entrance, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible
entrances. Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d),
4.13, 4.30.
c. 1st Floor Lobby Door:
i. The first floor lobby door is inaccessible
because knob hardware is used.
Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and
that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Lever-operated mechanisms,
push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.
d. Elevator
i. The elevator is inaccessible because there
is no hall lantern. Provide hall
lanterns at each hoistway entrance that emit a visible and audible signal
indicating which car is answering a call.
Ensure that audible signals sound once for the up direction and twice
for the down direction or have verbal annunciators that say “up” or “down;” and
that visible signals are mounted so that their centerline is at least 72 inches
above the lobby floor, they are at least 2½ inches in the smallest dimension,
and they are visible from the vicinity of the hall call button. Lanterns located in cars, visible from the
vicinity of hall call buttons, and conforming to the above requirements, are
acceptable. Standards § 4.10.4, Fig.
20.
ii. The elevator is inaccessible because after
reopening, doors stay open only 3 seconds, and start to close 3 seconds after
notification. Provide doors that
open and close automatically with a reopening device that will stop and reopen
the car door and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes obstructed by
an object or person. Ensure that the
device is capable of completing these operations without requiring contact for
obstructions passing through the opening at heights of 5 inches and 29 inches
above the finished floor; that door reopening devices remain effective for at
least 20 seconds, after which the doors may close; that the minimum time from
notification that a car is answering a call until the doors of that car start
to close is 5 seconds; and that the minimum time for elevator doors to remain
fully open in response to a car call is 3 seconds. Standards §§ 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.
iii. The elevator is inaccessible because car
control buttons do not have Braille and raised characters and the main entry
floor call button is not designated by a raised star. Provide car control buttons that are at
least ¾ inch in their smallest dimension and are raised or flush and that are
designated by Braille and by raised standard alphabet characters for letters,
arabic characters for numerals, or standard symbols. Ensure that the call button for the main entry floor is
designated by a raised star at the left of the floor designation; that all
raised designations for control buttons are placed immediately to the left of
the buttons to which they apply; that floor buttons are provided with visual
indicators to show when each call is registered and are extinguished when each
call is answered; that all floor buttons are no higher than 54 inches above the
finished floor for a side approach and no more than 48 inches above the
finished floor for a front approach; and that emergency controls, including the
emergency alarm and emergency stop, are grouped at the bottom of the panel and
have their centerlines no less than 35 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.10.12, Fig. 23.
e. 2nd Floor Rec Room Office
i. The 2nd floor Rec Room office is
inaccessible because knob hardware is used. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand
and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Lever-operated mechanisms,
push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards §4.13.9
f. Clerk’s Office
i. The door to the Clerk’s office is
inaccessible because the pressure required to open the door is 15 pounds of
force. Provide a door that requires
no more than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
g. Men’s Toilet Room (2nd floor
#1)
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
h. Women’s Toilet Room (2nd
floor #1)
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
i. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls (2nd
floor #2)
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
j. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. There is no signage directing people with
disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms. Provide accessible directional signage with the International
Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of
the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the
International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii),
4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.
k. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls (1st
floor)
i. There is no accessible toilet room sign for
the Women’s toilet room on the 1st
floor. Provide a toilet room
sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door is inaccessible because the
pressure required to open the door is 10 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to
open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
iii. There is no accessible stall provided. Provide a “standard” accessible toilet stall
at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep
with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall’s elements, including
stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe
clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the
Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16,
4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.
l. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls (1st
Floor)
i. The accessible toilet room sign is mounted
on the door. Provide a toilet room
sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door to the Men’s toilet room, which is
accessed through a front approach, is inaccessible because it has less than 18
inches of maneuvering clearance. On
the pull side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches
deep and provide a minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering
clearance on the latch side of the door.
Standards § 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).
iii. The door is inaccessible because the
pressure required to open the door is 6 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to
open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
iv. The urinal is inaccessible because the rim
height is 24 inches and the flush control is 47 inches above the finished floor. Provide a urinal with an elongated rim
mounted 17 inches or less above the finished floor, a clear floor space of at
least 30 inches wide and 48 inches deep centered on the urinal, and a flush
control height of 44 inches or less above the finished floor. Standards §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.
v. There is no accessible stall provided. Provide a “standard” accessible toilet stall
at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep
with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall’s elements, including
stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe
clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the
Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16,
4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.
m. The drinking fountain is not
accessible. Provide at least one
drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from
the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located
at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is
nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water
is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches
high, or provide a cup dispenser within accessible reach ranges. Ensure that fountain controls are operable
with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near
the front edge. Additionally, provide a
drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or
stooping. This can be accommodated by
the use of a “hi-lo” fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those
who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those
who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who
use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser; or by such other means as would achieve the
required accessibility for each group of people. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.
5. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Madison County Sheriff’s Office:
a. Parking
i. Although the parking lot has a total of 105
parking spaces, an inadequate number are designated as reserved for people with
disabilities, the signage can be obstructed by a vehicle parked in the space
and there are no accessible access aisles.
On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide one
van accessible space and 5 standard spaces designated as reserved for people
with disabilities. Standard accessible
spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at
least 60 inches wide. Van accessible
spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at
least 96 inches wide. All spaces
designated as reserved for people with disabilities shall have vertical signs
with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. Van
accessible spaces shall have an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Accessible Route
i. The route from the parking lot to the
entrance is inaccessible because the curb ramp slope exceeds 1:12, and the
flared sides exceed 1:10. Provide a
curb ramp that is at least 36 inches wide, has a maximum slope of 1:12, is
located so that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles, and has a stable,
firm, and slip-resistant surface with a detectable warning extending the full
width and depth of the ramp. If the
curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across it, provide either
flared sides (with a maximum slope of 1:10) or handrails or guardrails to
protect against cross traffic.
Standards § 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.
c. Entrance
i. There is no accessible signage at accessible
or inaccessible entrances. Provide
accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility
at inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible entrance, and
provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at
all permanent accessible entrances.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.
ii. There is 47 inches between the outside
entrance door and the interior entrance door. Provide a designated accessible entrance that has at least one
active leaf with a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches with the door open
90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop; that
has a minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors of 48 inches plus the
width of any door swinging into the space, with doors swinging in either the
same direction or away from the space between the doors; that has either an
automatic door operator or clear and level maneuvering clearance that complies
fully with Fig. 25; and that has a threshold not exceeding ½ inch in height and
beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.
Ensure that all hardware and operating devices have shapes that are easy
to grasp with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting
of the wrist to operate; and that they are mounted no higher than 48 inches
above the finished floor. Standards §
4.13, Figs. 24, 25, 26.
iii. The signage provided is inaccessible because
it is mounted on the doors and does not provide braille or raised letters. Provide permanent room signage with upper
case, sans serif or simple serif type letters and numerals, meeting the
requirements of the Standards for character height, raised characters, finish
and contrast, accompanied by Grade 2 Braille; mounted on the wall adjacent to
the latch side of the door or on the nearest adjacent wall at a height of 60
inches above the finished floor to the centerline of the sign; and located so
that a person may approach within 3 inches of the signage without encountering
protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door. Standards §§ 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
d. Public Conference Room
(107/109): The room is inaccessible
because knob hardware is used.
Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and
that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Lever-operated mechanisms,
push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards §4.13.9
e. Sheriff’s Office (106): The office is inaccessible because knob
hardware is used. Provide a door
with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require
tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type
mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards §4.13.9
f. Holding Cell (125): The door is inaccessible because it has an
opening width of only 30 ½ inches. Provide a door with a clear opening of 32
inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and
the opposite stop. Provide hardware
that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles
are acceptable designs. Standards §§
4.13.5, Fig. 24, 4.13.9.
g. Visitor’s Waiting Room Unisex Toilet
Room
i. The toilet room sign is inaccessible. Provide a toilet room sign with raised and
Braille characters mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door
with the centerline of the sign 60 inches above the finished floor and situated
such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door to the toilet room is inaccessible
because the door width is 26 inches and uses knob hardware. Provide a door with a clear opening at least
32 inches wide when measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop
when the door is opened 90 degrees and with hardware usable with one hand and
without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped
handles are acceptable designs. Unless
an automatic door operator is provided, there must be clear and level maneuvering
clearances at the pull side and the push side of the door as indicated in Fig.
25. The door’s threshold must be ½ inch
or less in height and beveled with a slope of no greater than 1:2. If a door closer is provided, it must be set
so that the sweep period of the door will, from an open position of 70 degrees,
take 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from the latch, measured to the
leading edge of the door. The door must
not take more than 5 pounds of force to open or close. Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13, Fig. 25.
iii. The toilet room contains a number of
inaccessible elements and is not accessible to people with disabilities. Provide an accessible toilet room such that
all of the room’s elements, including signage, door, door hardware, clear floor
space, water closet, urinal (if provided), grab bars, lavatory, mirror, controls,
and dispensers, comply with the Standards.
Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.18, 4.19, 4.26, 4.27, 4.30, Figs. 28, 29.
h. Holding Cell (Room 125)
i. The toilet room sign is inaccessible. Provide a toilet room sign with the
International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall
adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60
inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach
within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing
within a door swing. Standards §§
4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.
ii. The door is inaccessible because the door
width is 26 inches and uses knob hardware.
Provide a door with a clear opening at least 32 inches wide when
measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop when the door is opened
90 degrees and with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable
designs. Unless an automatic door
operator is provided, there must be clear and level maneuvering clearances at
the pull side and the push side of the door as indicated in Fig. 25. The door’s threshold must be ½ inch or less
in height and beveled with a slope of no greater than 1:2. If a door closer is provided, it must be set
so that the sweep period of the door will, from an open position of 70 degrees,
take 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from the latch, measured to the
leading edge of the door. The door must
not take more than 5 pounds of force to open or close. Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13, Fig. 25.
iii. The toilet room contains a number of
inaccessible elements and is not accessible to people with disabilities. Provide an accessible toilet room such that
all of the room’s elements, including signage, door, door hardware, clear floor
space, water closet, urinal (if provided), grab bars, lavatory, mirror,
controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.18, 4.19, 4.26, 4.27, 4.30, Figs. 28,
29.
6. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the Juvenile Court Services:
a. Parking: Although the parking lot has a total of 41 parking spaces and
three standard accessible spaces, there are no van accessible spaces, one space
does not have a vertical sign with symbol of access, and one access aisle is
less than 60" wide. and the
On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide one
van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that standard accessible spaces are a
minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 60 inches
wide. Ensure that van accessible spaces
are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches
wide. At all spaces designated as
reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the
International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At van
accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities
are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all
directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. The signage provided is inaccessible
because it is mounted on the doors and does not provide braille or raised
letters. Provide permanent room
signage with upper case, sans serif or simple serif type letters and numerals,
meeting the requirements of the Standards for character height, raised
characters, finish and contrast, accompanied by Grade 2 Braille; mounted on the
wall adjacent to the latch side of the door or on the nearest adjacent wall at
a height of 60 inches above the finished floor to the centerline of the sign;
and located so that a person may approach within 3 inches of the signage
without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a
door. Standards §§ 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
c. Entrance: The building is
inaccessible because directional signage is not provided at inaccessible
entrances. Provide accessible
directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at
inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible entrance, and provide
accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all
permanent accessible entrances.
Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.
d. Accessible Route from Reception Area
to Conference Room
i. The wall-mounted fire extinguisher protrudes
into the main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a
cane. Provide an accessible route
at this location such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring
between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4
inches into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or
pylons may overhang 12 inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the
ground or finished floor. Standards §
4.4.
ii. The double doors are inaccessible because
each leaf has a clear opening of 28 inches. Provide a door at this location that has at least one active leaf
with a clear opening at least 32 inches wide when measured from the face of the
door to the middle edge of the other door when one door is opened 90 degrees
and that has hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist OR provide an automatic door opener that
opens both doors simultaneously. Where
no automatic opener is provided, door hardware may be lever-operated,
push-type, or a U-shaped handle. Unless
an automatic door operator is provided, there must be clear and level
maneuvering clearances at the pull side and the push side of the active leaf as
indicated in Fig. 25. The doors’
threshold must be ½ inch or less in height and beveled with a slope of no
greater than 1:2. If a door closer is
provided, it must be set so that the sweep period of the active leaf will, from
an open position of 70 degrees, take 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from
the latch, measured to the leading edge of the door. The active leaf must not take more than 5 pounds of force to open
or close. Standards § 4.13, Figs. 24,
25.
e. Drinking Fountain near Unisex Toilet
Room: Although an accessible drinking
fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who
have difficulty bending or stooping.
Provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have
difficulty bending or stooping. This
can be accommodated by the use of a “hi-lo” fountain; by providing one fountain
accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height
convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain
accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other
means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of
people. Standards § 4.1.3(10)(a).
f. The double doors leading to the
stair way are inaccessible because each leaf has a clear opening of 23 inches. Provide a door at this location that has at
least one active leaf with a clear opening at least 32 inches wide when
measured from the face of the door to the middle edge of the other door when
one door is opened 90 degrees and that has hardware usable with one hand and
without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist OR provide an
automatic door opener that opens both doors simultaneously. Where no automatic opener is provided, door
hardware may be lever-operated, push-type, or a U-shaped handle. Unless an automatic door operator is
provided, there must be clear and level maneuvering clearances at the pull side
and the push side of the active leaf as indicated in Fig. 25. The doors’ threshold must be ½ inch or less
in height and beveled with a slope of no greater than 1:2. If a door closer is provided, it must be set
so that the sweep period of the active leaf will, from an open position of 70
degrees, take 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches from the latch, measured to
the leading edge of the door. The
active leaf must not take more than 5 pounds of force to open or close. Standards § 4.13, Figs. 24, 25.
g. The door on the top of the stairs at
the second floor is inaccessible because the pressure required to open the door
is 13 pounds. Provide a door that
requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
h. The door to room 412 (counselor’s
office) is inaccessible because it has an opening width of only 30 inches and
knob hardware is used. Provide a
door with a clear opening of 32 inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured
between the face of the door and the opposite stop. Provide hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that
does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Lever-operated mechanisms,
push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Alternatively, provide accessible intake and
counseling for persons with disabilities in an office on the first floor. Standards §§ 4.13.5, Fig. 24, 4.13.9.
i. Stairs: The stairs are inaccessible
because the handrail next to the wall is 32 inches high and the handrail
extensions do not extend 12 inches at the top or bottom. Provide stairs with closed risers, uniform
tread width and riser height, a tread depth of at least 11 inches measured from
riser to riser, and nosings, treads, and risers that otherwise comply fully
with the Standards. Provide handrails
on both sides of the stairs such that the inside handrail on switchbacks or
doglegs is continuous; handrails that are not continuous beyond the top and
bottom of the stairs extend at least 12 inches beyond the top riser and at
least 12 inches plus the width of one tread beyond the bottom riser; there is a
clear space between the handrails and the wall of 1½ inches; gripping surfaces
are uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements, or obstructions;
the handrails are mounted between 34 and 38 inches above stair nosings; the
ends of the handrails are either rounded or returned smoothly to the floor,
wall, or post; and the handrails do not rotate within their fittings. Standards § 4.9.
j. Parking: Although there are parking
spaces at the Juvenile Detention Center, there are no parking spaces designated
for people with disabilities. On
the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide one van
accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that standard accessible spaces are a
minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 60 inches
wide. Ensure that van accessible spaces
are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches
wide. At all spaces designated as
reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the
International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At van
accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities
are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all
directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
k. Entrance: The building is
inaccessible because there is no signage with the International Symbol of
Accessibility at the Juvenile Detention Center entrance. Provide accessible directional signage
with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible entrances
directing users to the accessible entrance, and provide accessible signage with
the International Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible
entrances. Standards §§ 4.1.3(8)(d),
4.13, 4.30.
l. The entrance to the Juvenile
Detention Center is inaccessible because the vestible does not extend 48"
beyond the door swing. Provide an
accessible entrance to the to the Juvenile Detention Center, such that the
space between any two doors in series is at least 48 inches plus the width of
any door swinging into the space.
Ensure that doors in series swing either in the same direction or away
from the space between the doors.
Standards § 4.13.7, Fig. 26.
m. Interior Doors: The doors throughout the facility use knob
hardware, the door widths are less than 32 inches wide, and the door opening
pressures are greater than 5 lbs.
Provide doors with hardware that
is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles
are acceptable designs. Provide doors with a clear opening of 32 inches with
the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the
opposite stop. Provide doors that
require no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards §§ 4.13.5, Fig.
24., 4.13.9, 4.13.11(2)(b).
n. Day Room: The bench is 12 inches wide.
Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench’s
longer dimension. Ensure that the bench
has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17
inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.
Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a
wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench. Standards §§ 4.35.4, 4.26.3.
o. Detention Rooms
i. The toilet rooms contain a number of
inaccessible elements and are not accessible to people with disabilities. Provide an accessible toilet room such that
all of the room’s elements, including signage, door, door hardware, clear floor
space, water closet, urinal (if provided), grab bars, lavatory, mirror,
controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards. Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.18, 4.19, 4.26, 4.27, 4.30, Figs. 28,
29.
ii. The showers contain a number of inaccessible
elements and are not accessible to people with disabilities. Provide a shower that is exactly 36 inches
wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space
alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall
opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower
that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold
and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower
opening. Ensure that the shower has
grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if
provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37,
as applicable. Standards § 4.21, Figs.
35, 36, 37.
p. Drinking Fountain: The wall-mounted
drinking fountain in the visitor’s area is inaccessible because the bottom of
the apron is 25 inches high, 12 inches deep and the clear floor space is obstructed
by a bench. Provide a drinking
fountain with clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the finished
floor or ground of at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches
deep; and a minimum clear floor space of 30 inches by 48 inches to allow a
person in a wheelchair to approach the unit facing forward. Standards § 4.15.5(1), Figs. 27(a), (b).
7. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to Savannah W. Williamson Community Park:
a. Parking: Although the parking lot
has a total of 24 parking spaces and one space designated for people with
disabilities, there is no van accessible space and the signage can be
obstructed by parked vehicles. On
the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide one van
accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that standard accessible spaces are a
minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 60 inches
wide. Ensure that van accessible spaces
are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches
wide. At all spaces designated as
reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the
International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At van
accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities
are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all
directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Accessible Route: The paved route from the parking area to and
throughout the park is cracked, uneven and in need of repair and there is no
accessible route up to the picnic pavilion, the play equipment, the basketball
court or the picnic tables along side the paved route. Provide at least one accessible route within
the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent
feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a
turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear
headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant;
have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level
changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than
1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross
slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards
§§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
c. There is no accessible picnic table. Provide at least one picnic table on an
accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches
high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top
of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground. Standards §§ 4.32.3, 4.32.4.
d. Drinking Fountain: Although an
accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping. Provide a drinking fountain that is
accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a
“hi-lo” fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use
wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have
difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use
wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other means as would achieve the
required accessibility for each group of people. Standards § 4.1.3(10)(a).
e. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. There is no accessible toilet room sign
provided. Provide a toilet room
sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The door is inaccessible because the
pressure required to open the door is 19 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to
open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
iii. The paper towel dispenser protrudes into the
main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished floor. Standards § 4.4.
iv. The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot
water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards § 4.19.4.
v. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
4.2.6.
vi. The toilet is inaccessible because the flush
control is on the closed side.
Provide a flush control mounted on the “open” side of the toilet’s clear
floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a
maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush
device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.17.2,
4.27.4.
vii. The door to the toilet stall is inaccessible
because the hardware requires tight grasping and twisting of the wrist. Provide a door with hardware usable with one
hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped
handles are acceptable designs.
Standards § 4.13.9.
viii. The rear grab bar at the toilet is
inaccessible because it is mounted behind the plumbing. Provide a rear grab bar that has at least 1½
inches between the grab bar and any object beside or below it and at least 18
inches between the grab bar and any object above it. Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.
f. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. There is no accessible toilet room sign
provided. Provide a toilet room
sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2
ii. The door is inaccessible because the
pressure required to open the door is 15 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to
open. Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).
iii. The paper towel dispenser protrudes into the
main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished
floor. Standards § 4.4.
iv. The door to the toilet stall is inaccessible
because the hardware requires tight grasping and twisting of the wrist. Provide a door with hardware usable with one
hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped
handles are acceptable designs.
Standards § 4.13.9.
v. The rear grab bar at the toilet is
inaccessible because it is mounted behind the plumbing. Provide a rear grab bar that has at least 1½
inches between the grab bar and any object beside or below it and at least 18
inches between the grab bar and any object above it. Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.
8. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to H. Leroy Pope Park:
a. Parking: Although the parking lot
has a total of 143 parking spaces, an inadequate number are designated as
reserved for people with disabilities, there is no van accessible parking
space, and not all accessible spaces have access aisles. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide one van accessible space and 4 standard spaces
designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Standard accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide
and served by access aisles at least 60 inches wide. Van accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and
served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. All spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities
shall have vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility
located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. Van accessible spaces shall have an
additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below the International Symbol of
Accessibility. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5),
4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Concession stand
i. The concession counter is inaccessible
because it is 52 inches above the ground.
Provide a counter on an accessible route such that a portion of the
counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the
finished floor. Standards §§ 7.2(1),
4.3.
ii. The concession stand is inaccessible
because there is an 8 inch high platform in front of the concession window. Provide at least one accessible route within
the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent
feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a
turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear
headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant;
have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level
changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than
1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross
slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards
§§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
c. The dugout entrances are
inaccessible because they have opening width of only 29 and 30 inches. Provide a designated accessible dugout
entrance with a clear opening of 32 inches with the door open 90 degrees,
measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop. Standards § 4.13.5, Fig. 24.
d. There is no access to any of the
play equipment and the barbecue grill is blocked by picnic tables. Provide at least one accessible route within
the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent
feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a
turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear
headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant;
have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level
changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than
1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross
slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards
§§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
e. There are no accessible picnic
tables. Provide at least one picnic
table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at
least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the
height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the
ground. Standards §§ 4.32.3, 4.32.4.
f. Drinking fountain
i. The spout is 37 inches high, the controls
require 10 pounds of force to operate and there is no drinking fountain that is
accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. Provide at
least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches,
measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a
spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a
trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned
so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and
at least 4 inches high. Ensure that
fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate
without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front
mounted or side mounted near the front edge.
Additionally, provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people
who have difficulty bending or stooping.
This can be accommodated by the use of a “hi-lo” fountain; by providing
one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a
standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing
a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser; or by
such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of
people. Standards §§ 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig.
27.
ii. The drinking fountain protrudes into the
main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished
floor. Standards § 4.4.
g. Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. The toilet room sign is mounted on the
toilet room door. Provide a toilet
room sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The paper towel dispenser protrudes into the
main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished floor. Standards § 4.4.
iii. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
4.2.6.
iv. The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible
because the distance to the rear wall is 43 inches. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is
mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches
or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the
finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3,
Fig. 30(d).
v. The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible
because it is mounted behind the plumbing.
Provide a rear grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar
and any object beside or below it and at least 18 inches between the grab bar
and any object above it. Standards §§
4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.
h. Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
i. The toilet room sign is mounted on the
toilet room door. Provide a toilet
room sign with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.30.1, 4.30.4,
4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii. The paper towel dispenser protrudes into the
main walkway and would not be detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide an accessible route at this location
such that no objects with their bottom leading edges measuring between 27
inches and 80 inches above the finished floor protrude more than 4 inches into
walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12
inches maximum from 27 inches to 80 inches above the ground or finished
floor. Standards § 4.4.
iii. The urinal is inaccessible because the rim
height is 24 inches above the finished floor. Provide a urinal with an elongated rim mounted 17 inches or less
above the finished floor, a clear floor space of at least 30 inches wide and 48
inches deep centered on the urinal, and a flush control height of 44 inches or
less above the finished floor.
Standards §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.
iv. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
4.2.6.
v. The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible
because the distance to the rear wall is 44 inches. Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is
mounted with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar and 36 inches
or less from the rear wall and is centered at least 19 inches above the
finished floor. Standards § 4.17.3,
Fig. 30(d).
vi. The toilet is inaccessible because the flush
control is on the closed side. Provide a flush control mounted on the “open” side of the toilet’s
clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a
maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush
device. Standards §§ 4.16.5, 4.17.2,
4.27.4.
vii. The rear grab bar at the toilet is
inaccessible because it is mounted behind the plumbing. Provide a rear grab bar that has at least 1½
inches between the grab bar and any object beside or below it and at least 18
inches between the grab bar and any object above it. Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.
9. Within 36 months of the effective date
of this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the
Highway Department Office:
a. Parking: Although the parking lot has approximately 25 parking spaces,
there are no spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide one van accessible space designated as reserved
for people with disabilities. Standard
accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles
at least 60 inches wide. Van accessible
spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at
least 96 inches wide. All spaces
designated as reserved for people with disabilities shall have vertical signs
with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. Van
accessible spaces shall have an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below
the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Entrance: The landing at the door
slopes more than 2 percent. Provide
a door so that the floor or ground area within the required clearances is level
and clear. Standards § 4.13.6, Fig. 25.
c. The door, which is accessed through
a front approach, is inaccessible because it has only 10 inches of maneuvering
clearance. On the pull side of the
door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a
minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door. Standards §
4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).
10. Within 36 months of the effective date of
this Agreement, the County shall complete the following modifications to the Penal Farm:
a. Parking: Although the parking lot
has approximately 25 parking spaces and one space designated for people with
disabilities, the surface is not firm, stable, and slip-resistant, there is no
van accessible space and there is no access aisle. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide one van accessible space designated as reserved
for people with disabilities. Ensure
that standard accessible spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by
access aisles at least 60 inches wide.
Ensure that van accessible spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and
served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. At all spaces designated as reserved for persons with
disabilities, provide vertical signs with the International Symbol of
Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked
vehicles. At van accessible spaces,
provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below the International
Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that
all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level,
with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that
their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
b. Entrance
i. The door is inaccessible because there is a
slope within the door’s required maneuvering clearance. Provide a door so that the floor or ground
area within the required clearances is level and clear. Standards § 4.13.6, Fig. 25.
ii. The door, which is accessed through a front
approach, is inaccessible because it has only 8 inches of maneuvering clearance. On the pull side of the door, provide
maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a minimum of 18
inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the latch side of
the door. Standards § 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
c. Ramp: The ramp is inaccessible because there is no edge protection, no
landing at top, the landing at the bottom is less than 6o inches long and the
diameter of gripping surface of the handrails is 5 inches. Provide a ramp that is at least 36 inches
wide with a slope not exceeding 1:12 and a cross slope not exceeding 1:50; with
level landings at least as wide as the ramp and 60 inches long at the top and
bottom of the ramp; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60
inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2
inches high at the drop off sides.
Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter
such that the inside handrail is continuous and both handrails have a
continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp extending at least 12
inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface;
the handrails do not rotate within their fittings; and both handrails are
mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends
rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post. Ensure that the ramp and approaches are
designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces. Standards §§ 4.3.8, 4.8.
d. Entrance to Dining/Visiting Area:
The door is inaccessible because knob hardware is used and there is a one inch
threshold. Provide a door with
hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight
grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type
mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Provide a door with a threshold no greater
than ¼ inch, or between ¼ inch and ½ inch and beveled with a slope no greater
than 1:2. Standards §§ 4.13.9, 4.13.8,
4.5.2.