Attachment I
B Newly
Constructed Facilities
1.
Within 3 years
of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to the Southside Library, located at 1814 11th
Ave., Birmingham, Alabama
a.
Parking
(1)
Although the
parking lot has a total of 15 parking spaces, none are van accessible, and the
spaces are not 96 inches wide. On
the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van
accessible space and 1 standard 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 AVan-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).
(2)
The parking
reserved for persons with disabilities is inaccessible because parking lot
surface slopes 3.1 to 3.7%. Provide
designated accessible parking spaces and access aisles that are flat and level,
with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, with surfaces
that are firm, stable, and slip-resistant.
Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.3.6, 4.5.1,
4.6.3.
(3)
The route from
parking lot to the main entrance is inaccessible because the left flared end of
the curb ramp, which slopes more than 10%, is located where pedestrians must
walk across it. 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
'' 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig.
12.
(4)
East (Street)
Entrance - The route from the
sidewalk to the east entrance is inaccessible because the ramp has a slope
greater than 8.33%. 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
'' 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig.
12.
b.
Unisex Single
User Toilet Room - Employee Only
(1)
The toilet room
sign is not mounted on the latch side of 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.
(2)
The door 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 '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(3)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(4)
The side grab
bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the farther end of the grab bar is
located 48 inches from the rear wall.
Provide a side grab bar that is at least 42 inches in overall length,
with the far end mounted at least 54 inches from the rear wall and the closer
end 12 inches or less from the rear wall.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig.
29(b).
c.
Drinking
Fountain by the Toilet Rooms
(1)
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
Ahi-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).
d.
Women=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
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 '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The path of
travel into the toilet room is inaccessible because the wall-mounted air dryer
protrudes 9 inches 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 '' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
(3)
The soap
dispenser is inaccessible because it is not usable with only one hand. Provide a soap 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).
Ensure that the controls are a maximum height above the finished floor of
48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that it 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 '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.27.4,
4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(4)
The lavatory is
inaccessible because the bottom edge of the apron at the lav is 28 inches. Provide a lavatory with the top of its
rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edge of
the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe
clearances that comply with Fig. 31.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(5)
The side grab
bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the farther end of the grab bar is
located 48 inches from the rear wall.
Provide a side grab bar that is at least 42 inches in overall length,
with the far end mounted at least 54 inches from the rear wall and the closer
end 12 inches or less from the rear wall.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig.
29(b).
e.
Men=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
The door is
inaccessible because the pressure required to open the door is 12 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The path of
travel into the toilet room is inaccessible because the wall-mounted air dryer
protrudes 8 inches 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 '' 4.1.2(3),
4.4.
(3)
The soap
dispenser is inaccessible because it is not usable with only one hand. Provide a soap 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).
Ensure that the controls are a maximum height above the finished floor of
48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that it 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 '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.27.4,
4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(4)
The lavatory is
inaccessible because the bottom edge of the apron at the lavatory is 28
inches. Provide a lavatory with the
top of its rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom
edge of the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe
clearances that comply with Fig. 31.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(5)
The side grab
bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the farther end of the grab bar is located 49 inches from the rear
wall. Provide a side grab bar that
is at least 42 inches in overall length, with the far end mounted at least 54
inches from the rear wall and the closer end 12 inches or less from the rear
wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig.
29(b).
f.
Library Main
Room
(1)
The Library
meeting room is inaccessible to people with hearing impairments because there is
no assistive listening system provided.
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 (*number: 4%
of total seats or a minimum of 2) receivers for use by the general public and
signage indicating their availability.
28 C.F.R. 35.160; Standards '' 4.1.3(19)(b), 4.30,
4.33.
(2)
Although the
facility contains an emergency alarm system, the alarm system is inaccessible
because the visual alarm is mounted on the ceiling. Provide visual alarm devices in
main library and any other general usage areas (e.g., meeting rooms), hallways,
lobbies, and any other area for common use. Such devices shall be integrated into
the facility alarm system and shall meet the requirements of the Standards for
lamp type, color, pulse duration, intensity, and flash rate. Visual alarm appliances shall be placed
80 inches above the highest floor level within the space or 6 inches below the
ceiling, whichever is lower. Visual
alarm appliances shall be located such that no place in any room or space,
including common corridors or hallways, required to have a visual alarm
appliance shall be more than 50 feet from the signal. In large rooms and spaces exceeding 100
feet across, without obstructions 6 feet above the finished floor, devices may
be placed around the perimeter, spaced a maximum of 100 feet apart, in lieu of
suspending appliances from the ceiling.
Standards '' 4.1.3(14),
4.28.3.
2.
Within 2 years
of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to the Intermodal 2nd Floor, located at 1825
Morris Ave., Birmingham, Alabama:
a.
Parking. The route from parking lot to the
adjacent entrance is inaccessible because the slope of the primary curb cut is
14 %. 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
'' 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig.
12.
b.
Entrance. The vestibule door is inaccessible
because the pressure required to open the door is 12 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
c.
Elevator
(1)
The elevator is
inaccessible because the hall lanterns do not provide audible and visual
indication of elevator arrival.
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 Aup@ or Adown;@ and that visible signals are mounted so that
their centerline is at least 72 inches above the lobby floor, they are at least
22 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.4, Fig.
20.
(2)
The elevator is
inaccessible because after re-opening, the doors stay open for 3 seconds. 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs.
20, 21.
(3)
The door on the
emergency communications system is inaccessible because it requires tight
grasping to open. Provide a door
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 '' 4.1.3(13),
4.27.4.
d.
Fire
Extinguisher Cabinets. The
wall-mounted fire extinguisher cabinets located on the second floor near the
elevator and near the single user toilet room extend into the main walkway more
than four inches 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
'' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
e.
Drinking
Fountain. The hi-lo drinking
fountain on the 1st floor is inaccessible because the high fountain
is not detectable to a blind person using a cane. Provide a high drinking fountain at this
location such that its bottom leading edges measure no more than 27 inches above
the finished floor or protrude no more than 4 inches into the walkway. Standards '' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
f.
Conference Room
(Room 232). The door to the 2nd
floor conference, which is accessed from the latch side of the door, is
inaccessible because it has only a 5 inch 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 '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
g.
Service Kitchen
(Room 234). The paper towel
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 46 inches above
the finished floor with a close approach obstructed by the lavatory, with no
side-reach. Provide a paper towel
dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with
Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of
30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a
person using a wheelchair.
Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6
h.
2nd
Floor Men=s Single User Toilet
Room
(1)
The lavatory is
inaccessible because the bottom edge of the apron at the lav is 26 inches. Provide a lavatory with the top of its
rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edge of
the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe
clearances that comply with Fig. 31.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(2)
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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6,
4.19.4.
(3)
The toilet room
door swings into the required clear floor space at the lavatory. Ensure that no door swings into the
required clear floor space at any accessible fixture. Standards '' 4.1.3(11),
4.22.2.
(4)
The toilet is
inaccessible because the top of the seat is 15 inches above the finished
floor. Provide a toilet with a seat
that measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.3, Fig.
29(b).
(5)
The toilet is
inaccessible because its centerline measures 20 inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that
measures 18 inches from the near side wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.2, Fig. 28.
[1]
(6)
There is no
rear grab bar provided. 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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the
finished floor; with a diameter between 13 and 12 inches; with 12 inches between the grab bar and the wall;
and at least 12 inches between the grab bar and any other
object, such as a toilet seat cover dispenser. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig.
29.
i.
2nd
Floor Women=s Single User Toilet
Room
(1)
The lavatory is
inaccessible because the bottom edge of the apron at the lav is 26: inches. Provide a lavatory with the top of its
rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edge of
the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe
clearances that comply with Fig. 31.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(2)
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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6,
4.19.4.
(3)
The toilet room
door swings into the required clear floor space at the lavatory. Ensure that no door swings into the
required clear floor space at any accessible fixture. Standards '' 4.1.3(11),
4.22.2.
(4)
The toilet is
inaccessible because there is insufficient clear floor space. Provide clear floor space at the toilet
that complies with Fig. 28.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.2, Fig.
28.
(5)
The toilet is
inaccessible because the top of the seat is 152 inches above the finished floor. Provide a toilet with a seat that
measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.3, Fig.
29(b).
(6)
The toilet is
inaccessible because the flush control is on the closed side. Provide a flush control mounted on the
Aopen@ 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.5,
4.27.4.
(7)
There is no
rear grab bar provided. 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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the
finished floor; with a diameter between 13 and 12 inches; with 12 inches between the grab bar and the wall;
and at least 12 inches between the grab bar and any other
object, such as a toilet seat cover dispenser. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig.
29.
j.
2nd
Floor Women=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
The door 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 '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The door to the
toilet room, which is accessed through a front approach and which has both a
closer and a latch, is inaccessible because it has only 8 inches of maneuvering
clearance on the push side of the door.
On the push side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 48
inches deep and provide a minimum of 12 inches of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door, or remove the closer or the latch. Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
(3)
The Lavatory
has only 7 inches of knee/toe clearance.
Provide a lavatory with the top of its rim or counter 34 inches or less
above the finished floor; the bottom edge of the apron at least 29 inches above
the finished floor; and knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(4)
The toilet is
inaccessible because the top of the seat is 16 inches above the finished
floor. Provide a toilet with a seat
that measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.3, Fig.
29(b).
(5)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(6)
The toilet
paper dispenser is inaccessible because the dispenser is 41 inches from the rear
wall. Provide a toilet paper
dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 12 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30(d).
(7)
The side and
rear grab bars at the toilet are inaccessible because the bar is 1: inches from the wall. Provide grab bars such that there is
12 inches between the grab bar and the
wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig.
39.
k.
2nd
Floor Men=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
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 '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The door to the
toilet room, which is accessed through a front approach and which has both a
closer and a latch, is inaccessible because it has only 6 inches of maneuvering
clearance on the push side of the door.
On the push side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 48
inches deep and provide a minimum of 12 inches of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door, or remove the closer or the latch. Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
(3)
The Lavatory
has only 7 inches of knee/toe clearance.
Provide a lavatory with the top of its rim or counter 34 inches or less
above the finished floor; the bottom edge of the apron at least 29 inches above
the finished floor; and knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig.
31.
(4)
The urinal is
inaccessible because the accessible route to the urinal is 33 inches. Provide an accessible route to the
urinal with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width
may decrease to 32 inches.
Standards '' 4.1.3(1), 4.3.3,
4.13.5.
(5)
The toilet is
inaccessible because its centerline measures 19 inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that
measures 18 inches from the near side wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30.
(6)
The toilet seat
cover dispenser is inaccessible because the controls do not allow for a forward
or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Provide a toilet seat cover dispenser
with the controls 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 '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(7)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(8)
The toilet
paper dispenser is inaccessible because the dispenser is 41 inches from the rear
wall. Provide a toilet paper
dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 12 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30(d).
(9)
The side and
rear grab bars at the toilet are inaccessible because the bar is 1: inches from the wall. Provide grab bars such that there is
12 inches between the grab bar and the
wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig.
39.
l.
1st
Floor Women=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
The toilet room
door sign is mounted 652 inches above the finished 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.
(2)
The door is
inaccessible because the pressure required to open the door is 9 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(3)
The door to the
toilet room, which is accessed through a front approach and which has both a
closer and a latch, is inaccessible because it has only 63 inches of maneuvering clearance on the push
side of the door. On the push side
of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 48 inches deep and provide a
minimum of 12 inches of maneuvering clearance on the latch side of the door, or
remove the closer or the latch.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
(4)
The
wall-mounted baby changing table extends 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 '' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
(5)
The path of
travel into the toilet room is inaccessible because the wall-mounted paper towel
dispenser protrudes 6 inches 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 '' 4.1.2(3),
4.4.
(6)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(7)
The toilet
paper dispenser is inaccessible because the dispenser is 39 inches from the rear
wall. Provide a toilet paper
dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 12 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30(d).
(8)
The side and
rear grab bars at the toilet are inaccessible because they are 1: inches from the wall. Provide grab bars such that there is
12 inches between the grab bar and the
wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig.
39.
(9)
The soap
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 44 inches above
the finished floor over an obstruction.
Provide a soap dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a
forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by
clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach,
respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
m.
1st
Floor Men=s Toilet Room with
Stalls
(1)
The toilet room
door sign is mounted 652 inches above the finished
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.
(2)
The door to the
toilet room, which is accessed through a front approach and which has both a
closer and a latch, is inaccessible because it has only 6 inches of maneuvering
clearance on the push side of the door.
On the push side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 48
inches deep and provide a minimum of 12 inches of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door, or remove the closer or the latch. Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
(3)
The lavatory is
inaccessible because the faucets have twist type hardware. Provide a lavatory with a faucet that
can be operated with 5 pounds of force or less and 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.5,
4.27.4.
(4)
The
wall-mounted baby changing table extends 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 '' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
(5)
There is a
toilet paper dispenser mounted above the side grab bar that interferes with its
use. Provide a side grab bar that
has at least 12 inches between the grab bar and any other
object, such as the toilet paper dispenser. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig.
39.
n.
Telephone Near
1st Floor Toilet Rooms
(1)
The telephone
near the 1st floor toilet rooms is inaccessible because the highest
operable part is 63 inches above the finished floor. Provide an accessible telephone with a
clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows either a
forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair such that bases,
enclosures, and fixed seats do not impede approaches to the telephone; with the
highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the
floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side
approach; that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism;
with telephone books, if provided, located between 15 and 48 inches above the
finished floor for a front approach or between 9 and 54 inches above the
finished floor for a side approach; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from
the telephone to the handset; and with signage that complies with the
Standards. Standards '' 4.1.3(17), 4.31,
4.30.7(2).
(2)
The
wall-mounted telephone 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 '' 4.1.2(3), 4.4.
o.
Ticket Counter
at Bus Terminal. The ticket counter
at the bus terminal is inaccessible because the counter is mounted 44 inches
above the finished floor. 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, or provide an
auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the
main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided
in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table
nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards '' 4.1.1(2), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1),
4.3.
3.
Within 2 years
of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to the Vulcan
Park Visitors= Center, located at 1701 Valley View Drive,
Birmingham, Alabama:
a.
Parking. The parking reserved for persons with
disabilities lacks appropriate signage.
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 AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.6.4,
4.30.7(1).
b.
Ramp. The ramp is inaccessible because the
handrails are 42 inches above the ramp surface, the handrails are not rounded or
returned smoothly to floor, wall, or post and the gripping surface is not
13 to 12 inches. Provide handrails that are between
13 inches and 12 inches in diameter with 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. Ensure that 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, and that they do not rotate
within their fittings. Standards
'' 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2),
4.8.5.
c.
Counter. The retail counter at Gift/Souvenir shop
is 422 inches above the finished floor. 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 '' 4.1.1(2), 7.2(1), 4.1.3(1),
4.3.
d.
1st
and 2nd Floor Drinking Fountains
(1)
Although 2
drinking fountains are provided, the controls require 11 pounds of force to
operate. Ensure that fountain
controls are operable with one hand, require 5 pounds of force or less to
operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are
front mounted or side mounted near the front edge. Standards '' 4.1.3(10), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig.
27.
e.
1st
and 2nd Floor Men=s Toilet Rooms with
Stalls
(1)
The pressure
required to open the door to each room is 12 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The soap
dispensers are inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 44 inches above
the finished floor over the lavatory
Provide a soap dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a
forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by
clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach,
respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(3)
The paper towel
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 54 inches above
the finished floor is obstructed by the lavatory, with no side-reach. Provide a paper towel dispenser such
that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a
side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48
inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person
using a wheelchair. Standards
'' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(4)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(5)
The toilet
stall door hardware is inaccessible because it requires tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
Provide hardware 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 '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.4.
(6)
The Baby
Changing station inaccessible because the shelf is mounted 352
inches above the finished floor.
Provide a table that has clear floor space that is 30 inches wide and 48
inches deep, knee clearance at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19
inches deep, and a changing surface between 28 and 34 inches above the finished
floor. Standards '' 4.1.3(18), 4.2.4.1,
4.32.
f.
1st
and 2nd Floor Women=s Toilet Rooms with
Stalls
(1)
The pressure
required to open the door on the 1st floor is 12 pounds, and the
pressure required to open the door on the 2nd floor is 11
pounds. Provide doors that require
no more than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(2)
The seat cover
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 64 inches above
the finished floor. Provide a seat
cover dispenser with the controls 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 '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(3)
The soap
dispensers is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 44 inches above
the finished floor over the lavatory
Provide a soap dispenser such that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a
forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a side reach and such that it is accompanied by
clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach,
respectively, by a person using a wheelchair. Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6..
(4)
The paper towel
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 54 inches above
the finished floor is obstructed by the lavatory, with no side-reach. Provide a paper towel dispenser such
that the controls comply with Fig. 5 for a forward reach or with Fig. 6 for a
side reach and such that it is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48
inches that allows a forward or parallel approach, respectively, by a person
using a wheelchair. Standards
'' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(5)
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 '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
4.
Within 3 months
of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will provide a complete set of
plans and a construction manual for Hawkins Gym at the Roebuck Golf
Course, located at 8920 Roebuck Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama. This facility is being designed and
construction is scheduled to be completed within 2 years. After reviewing the documentation
provided by the City, the United States will provide comments to the City
regarding what changes, if any, are required to bring the facility into full
compliance with the ADA. The City
will make all modifications required by the Department prior to the
facility=s opening.
5.
Within 3 years
of the effective date of the Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to Liberty National Parking, located at 1100 E. Park Drive,
Suite 102, Birmingham, Alabama:
a.
AA@ Van Spaces. The access aisles are 632 inches wide, the spaces slope 3.3%, and the
spaces do not have sufficient vertical clearance. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrances, provide van accessible spaces designated as reserved for
people with disabilities. 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 AVan-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. Provide a minimum vertical clearance of
98 inches at designated van accessible parking spaces and along at least one
vehicle access route to such spaces from site entrances and exits. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6,
4.30.7(1).
b.
AA@ Standard Space. The parking reserved for persons with
disabilities is inaccessible because the slope is 3.3%. Provide designated accessible parking
spaces and access aisles that are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes
not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, with surfaces that are firm, stable, and
slip-resistant. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.3.6, 4.5.1,
4.6.3.
c.
AB@ Standard Space
(1)
The parking lot
is inaccessible because there are no access aisles. At each standard accessible space,
provide an access aisle at least 60 inches wide. At each van accessible space, provide an
access aisles at least 96 inches wide.
Ensure that all access aisles 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), 4.6.3, Fig.
9.
(2)
The parking
reserved for persons with disabilities has a cross slope of 3.3%. Provide designated accessible parking
spaces and access aisles that are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes
not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, with surfaces that are firm, stable, and
slip-resistant. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.3.6, 4.5.1,
4.6.3.
d.
AC@ Standard Space. The parking reserved for persons with
disabilities is inaccessible because the slope is 1.9% and the cross slope is
5.7%. Provide designated accessible
parking spaces and access aisles that are flat and level, with slopes and
cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, with surfaces that are firm,
stable, and slip-resistant.
Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.3.6, 4.5.1,
4.6.3.
e.
AD@ Standard Space
(1)
The signage
designating parking as reserved for persons with disabilities is too low. At each space designated as reserved for
persons with disabilities, provide a vertical sign with the International Symbol
of Accessibility located such that it cannot be obstructed by vehicles parked in
the space. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6.4,
4.30.7(1).
(2)
The parking
reserved for persons with disabilities has a cross slope of 4.8%. Provide designated accessible parking
spaces and access aisles that are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes
not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, with surfaces that are firm, stable, and
slip-resistant. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.3.6, 4.5.1,
4.6.3.
f.
AE@ Standard Space
(1)
The parking
reserved for persons with disabilities is inaccessible because the space is 92
inches wide. Provide designated
accessible parking spaces that are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by
access aisles at least 60 inches wide.
Provide van accessible spaces that are a minimum of 96 inches wide and
served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6.3,
Fig.9.
(2)
The parking
reserved for persons with disabilities lacks appropriate signage. 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 AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.6.4,
4.30.7(1).
g.
North
Elevators
(1)
The elevator
hall lanterns do not signal once for up, twice for down, or have voice
announcements. 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 Aup@ or Adown;@ and that visible signals are mounted so that
their centerline is at least 72 inches above the lobby floor, they are at least
22 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.4, Fig.
20.
(2)
After
re-opening, the elevator doors do not stay open at least 20 seconds, there is
not a minimum of 5 seconds after notification before doors start to close, the
doors do not remain fully open for a minimum of 3 seconds. 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs.
20, 21.
(3)
The car control
buttons do not have Braille, raised characters to the left of the buttons. Provide car control buttons that are at
least : 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
'' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.12, Fig.
23.
(4)
The car
position indicator did not illuminate as car passes/stops on floors. Provide visual car position indicators
above the car control panel or over the door to show the position of the
elevator in the hoistway. Ensure
that indicators emit an audible and visual signal as the car passes or stops at
a floor served by the elevator, with the corresponding floor designation being
illuminated; and that numerals are a minimum of 2 inch high. Standards '' 4.1.3(5),
4.10.13.
(5)
The emergency
communications system is not identified by raised symbols and lettering, the
handset cord is 26 inches long, requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of
the wrist to operate, 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 '' 4.1.3(5),
4.10.14.
h.
South
Elevators
(1)
The elevator
hall lanterns do not signal once for up, twice for down, or have voice
announcements. 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 Aup@ or Adown;@ and that visible signals are mounted so that
their centerline is at least 72 inches above the lobby floor, they are at least
22 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.4, Fig.
20.
(2)
After
re-opening, the elevator doors do not stay open at least 20 seconds, there is
not a minimum of 5 seconds after notification before doors start to close, and
the doors do not remain fully open for a minimum of 3 seconds. 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 '' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs.
20, 21.
(3)
The car control
buttons do not have Braille, raised characters to the left of the buttons. Provide car control buttons that are at
least : 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
'' 4.1.3(5), 4.10.12, Fig.
23.
(4)
The car
position indicator did not illuminate as car passes/stops on floors. Provide visual car position indicators
above the car control panel or over the door to show the position of the
elevator in the hoistway. Ensure
that indicators emit an audible and visual signal as the car passes or stops at
a floor served by the elevator, with the corresponding floor designation being
illuminated; and that numerals are a minimum of 2 inch high. Standards '' 4.1.3(5),
4.10.13.
(5)
The emergency
communications system is not identified by raised symbols and lettering, the
handset cord is 26 inches long, requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of
the wrist to operate, 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 '' 4.1.3(5),
4.10.14.
6.
Within 1 year
of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to the W. C.
Patton Park, located at 10th
Avenue North and Tallapoosa Street, Birmingham, Alabama:
(1)
Exterior
Men=s Toilet Rooms with
Stalls
(a)
The toilet room
sign lacks the International Symbol of Accessibility. 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.
(b)
The paper towel
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted 56 inches above the finished floor. Provide a paper towel dispenser with the
controls 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
'' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(c)
The urinal rim
height is 19 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 '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3,
4.18.4.
(d)
The toilet is
inaccessible because its centerline is 20 inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that
is 18 inches from the near side wall.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30.
(e)
There is
insufficient clear floor space around the toilet because the toilet sits on a
platform. Provide clear floor space
that complies with Fig. 30 at the toilet.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30.
(2)
Exterior
Women=s Toilet Rooms with
Stalls
(a)
The toilet room
sign lacks the International Symbol of Accessibility. 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.
(b)
The paper towel
dispenser is inaccessible because the controls are mounted 492 inches above the finished floor. Provide a paper towel dispenser with the
controls 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
'' 4.1.3(13), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(c)
The toilet is
inaccessible because its centerline is 20 inches from the side wall. Provide a toilet with a centerline that
measures 18 inches from the near side wall. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30.
(d)
There is
insufficient clear floor space around the toilet because the toilet sits on a
platform. Provide clear floor space
that complies with Fig. 30 at the toilet.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig.
30.
(3)
Drinking
Fountains
(a)
The drinking
fountain (outside amphitheater) has a spout that is 37 inches above the finished
floor, and part of the clear floor space is unpaved. Provide a fountain that has a spout
height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground
surface to the spout outlet; 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 '' 4.1.3(10), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig.
27.
(4)
Play Equipment
/ Play Area. None of the play
equipment is usable by children with disabilities. Ensure program access by providing at
least one piece of play equipment that is on an accessible route and has a
transfer platform to enable children who use wheelchairs to use
it.
(5)
Amphitheater
Ramp. The ramp is inaccessible
because it has slopes between 7.8% and 6.4%, and no handrails are provided. 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; and with edge protection at least 2 inches high at
the drop off sides. Provide
handrails that are between 13 inches and 12 inches in diameter with 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. Ensure that handrails are mounted
between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface and 12 inches from the wall, with ends rounded or
returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post, and that they do not rotate
within their fittings. Ensure that
the ramp and approaches are designed so that water will not accumulate on
walking surfaces. Standards
'' 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.3.8,
4.8.
7.
Within 1 Year
of the effective date of the Agreement, the City will complete the following
modifications to the Parking Lot - Police Admin Building, located at
18th Street, Birmingham, Alabama:
a.
North and East
Parking
(1)
Section A
B 18th Street-Van Accessible
Space. The van accessible parking
reserved for persons with disabilities lacks the appropriate signage. At van accessible spaces, provide a
AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility such that the sign cannot be obstructed by vehicles parked in
the space. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6.4,
4.30.7(1).
(2)
Section B. The parking lot needs one additional
standard accessible parking space and one van accessible space, there is no
vertical sign designating the existing space as accessible, and the existing
space is not on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide at least 1van accessible space and 2 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 AVan-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).
(3)
Section C. There are no parking spaces designated
as reserved for people with disabilities.
On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1
van accessible space and 1 standard 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 AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility. Standards
'' 4.1.2(5), 4.6,
4.30.7(1).
[1]
Shifting a toilet a small distance to comply with the centerline requirement need not be expensive. The important factor is maintaining the
correct distance between the side grab bar and the toilet. Options include moving the partition on
which the grab bar is mounted or installing an offset flange to shift the
toilet. Another option is to mount
the grab bar on a board attached to the side wall or partition. The board must extend 12 inches below the grab bar and 18 inches
above the grab bar to achieve the appropriate distance between toilet and grab
bar.