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Farr
Barrier # New Building Name Room No. Space Name Item / Component Barriers ADA Standards and Regulations BIDMC Action to Comply with the ADA
137 Farr 1003A toilet room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
138 Farr 1003A toilet room flush control control on wrong side 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.5 reposition or install automatic flush control
139 Farr 1003A toilet room side grab bar incorrect length 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
140 Farr 1004A toilet room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
141 Farr 1004A toilet room side grab bar incorrect length and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
142 Farr 1012A Bathroom flush control high 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.7, 4.16.5 reposition or install automatic flush control
143 Farr 1012A Bathroom side grab bar incorrect length and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
144 Farr 11th Floor Elevator elevator signage no raised or Braille lettering 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(5), 4.10.12 add raised and Braille lettering
145 Farr 11th Floor Hall telephone above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(17), 4.31.3 provide accessible house phone and directional signage
146 Farr 112A Unisex accessible toilet room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
147 Farr 112A Unisex Accessible toilet room side grab bar incorrect length and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4 reposition
148 Farr 112A Unisex Accessible toilet room lavatory exposed/uninsulated pipes 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.4 insulate or configure to protect against contact
149 Farr 112A Unisex Accessible toilet room hook above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.3 reposition or add hook
150 Farr 1st floor Gift shop counter mounted too high 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.1(2), 7.2(1) Install compliant counter or add auxiliary counter
151 Farr 1st floor Men's Accessible toilet room - stall signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
152 Farr 1st floor Men's Accessible toilet room - stall side grab bar incorrect length and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.17.6 install compliant grab bar
153 Farr 1st floor Public Safety signage No raised lettering or Braille 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(16), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6		 add raised and Braille lettering
154 Farr FA-0212(A) General Medicine/Patient Room Bathroom door inadequate maneuvering clearance 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(7), 4.13.6, Fig.25 widen doorway or add automatic door opener
155 Farr FA-0212(A) General Medicine/Patient Room Bathroom shower Inadequate clear floor space 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.8, 4.21.2 provide accessible shower
156 Farr FA-0212(A) General Medicine/Patient Room Bathroom lavatory inadequate clear knee space 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 remove shelf below lavatory
157 Farr FA-0212(A) General Medicine/Patient Room Bathroom side grab bar incorrect length and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
158 Farr FA-0212(A) General Medicine/Patient Room Bathroom rear grab bar no grab bar 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4 install grab bar
159 Farr FA-02C3A Bathroom toilet paper dispenser incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.23.7,
4.16.6		 reposition
160 Farr FA-222A Patient bathroom shower curb shower curb 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.8, 4.21.7 provide accessible shower
161 Farr FA-222A Patient bathroom side grab bar incorrect length, shape, and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
162 Farr FA-222A Patient bathroom toilet paper dispenser incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.23.7,
4.16.6		 reposition
163 Farr 2nd floor Elevator controls signage No raised lettering or Braille 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(5), 4.10.12(2) add raised and Braille lettering
164 Farr FA-03C3A bathroom toilet paper dispenser incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.23.7,
4.16.6		 reposition
165 Farr FA-301 Patient bathroom side grab bar incorrect length, shape, and placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
166 Farr FA-301 Patient bathroom toilet paper dispenser incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.23.7,
4.16.6		 reposition
167 Farr 3rd Floor Hall signage lacks directional signage to closest accessible toilet room 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.30 provide directional signage to accessible toilet room
168 Farr 614 Bathroom side grab bar incorrect length 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
169 Farr 614 Bathroom exposed piping uninsulated 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 insulate pipes
170 Farr 614 Bathroom paper towel dispenser protruding object 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(2), 4.4.1 reposition or install
cane-detectable warning
171 Farr 601A Bathroom lavatory exposed/uninsulated pipes 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 insulate or configure to protect against contact
172 Farr 601A Bathroom shower seat incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(11), 6.1, 6.1(1), 6.4, 4.23.8, 4.21.3		 replace shower seat
173 Farr FA-722 Patient bathroom side grab bar incorrect length 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
174 Farr FA-722 Patient bathroom light fixture protruding object 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(2), 4.4.1 reposition or install cane-detectable warning
175 Farr 815 Waiting room GI Unit- Toilet Room side grab bar incorrect length 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.4, 4.16.4 install compliant grab bar
176 Farr 815 Waiting room GI Unit- Toilet Room hook above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.3 reposition or add hook
177 Farr 815 Waiting room GI Unit- Toilet Room locker inaccessible hardware 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(13), 4.27.4 replace with accessible hardware
178 Farr 816A Waiting room GI Unit- Toilet Room signage incorrect placement 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
179 Farr 816A Waiting room GI Unit- Toilet Room door width inadequate passage width 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(7), 4.13.5 widen doorway
180 Farr 903A Solarium signage no raised lettering 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(16), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6		 add raised and Braille lettering
181 Farr 903T Toilet Room lavatory exposed/uninsulated pipes 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 insulate or configure to protect against contact
182 Farr 903T Toilet Room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
183 Farr 904T Division of General Surgery- Toilet Room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16),
4.30.6		 reposition
184 Farr 904T Division of General Surgery- Toilet Room lavatory exposed/uninsulated pipes 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 insulate or configure to protect against contact
185 Farr FA-922 Patient room signage mounted incorrectly 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(16), 4.30.4		 reposition
186 Farr FA-923B1 Patient bathroom signage no raised and Braille lettering 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.1.3(16), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6		 add raised and Braille lettering
187 Farr FA-923B1 Patient bathroom lavatory exposed/uninsulated pipes 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(11), 4.23.6, 4.19.4 insulate or configure to protect against contact
188 Farr FA-923B1 Patient bathroom light fixture protruding object 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(2), 4.4.1 reposition or install cane-detectable warning
189 Farr Outside cafeteria Hallway pay telephone above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(17), 4.31.3 relocate or remove
190 Farr Outside cafeteria Hallway pay telephone counter incorrect length and above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.1(2), 7.2(2) install compliant counter or remove telephone
191 Farr Outside cafeteria Hallway house telephone above reach range 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(17), 4.31.3 provide accessible house phone and directional signage
192 Farr  Silver Tunnel signage absent signs 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(16), 4.10.12(2) install signage
193 Farr basement Silver Tunnel elevator controls high 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.3(5), 4.10.3, 4.10.12(3) reposition

1. Per paragraph 20 of the Settlement Agreement, corrective measures to newly constructed facilities noted herein shall comply fully with the New Construction provisions of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12183(a), 28 C.F.R. §§ 36.401 & 406 including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Appendix A.

2. Per paragraph 21 of the Settlement Agreement, corrective measures to altered or existing facilities noted herein shall comply fully with the Alterations provisions of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12183(a)(2), 28 C.F.R. §§ 36.402 - 406 including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Appendix A.

3. ADA Standards for Accessible Design define medical care facilities as those in which people receive physical or medical treatment or care and where persons may need assistance in responding to an emergency and where the period of stay may exceed twenty-four hours. In addition to the requirements of 4.1 through 4.35, medical care facilities and buildings shall comply with 6.

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