Settlement Agreement between the United States and Birmingham, Alabama (City) , Attachment (I)

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 11^th 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.

(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 2^nd 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 1^st 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. 2^nd 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. 2^nd 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.

(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. 2^nd 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. 2^nd 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).

(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. 1^stFloor 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. 1^st Floor Men=s Toilet Room with Stalls

(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.

(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 1^st Floor Toilet Rooms

(1) The telephone near the 1^st 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. 1^st and 2^nd 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. 1^st and 2^nd 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. 1^st and 2^nd Floor Women=s Toilet Rooms with Stalls

(1) The pressure required to open the door on the 1^st floor is 12 pounds, and the pressure required to open the door on the 2^nd 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.

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

(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.

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

(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 18^th Street, Birmingham, Alabama:

a. North and East Parking

(1) Section A B 18^th 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.