Attachment E(2): Modifications to Other Altered Facilities

 

Altered Facilities: In order to ensure that the following spaces and elements in the County facilities, for which alterations were commenced after January 26, 1992, are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, the County will take the following actions within one year of the effective date of this agreement:

 

 

ANIMAL SHELTER

39820 Charles Town Pike, Waterford

 

1.                  PARKING

 

a.                   The van accessible parking reserved for persons with disabilities lacks the appropriate signage.  At  the van accessible space, provide a "Van-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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.                  The designated van accessible space is inaccessible because  the access aisle is built up and is not level.  Provide designated accessible parking space and access aisle 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.6, 4.5.1, 4.6.3.

 

 

2.            EXTERIOR ENTRANCE

 

a.            The entrance is inaccessible because the door threshold is 2 inches high.  Provide a designated accessible entrance that has a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between "the face of the door and the opposite stop; that has either an automatic door operator or clear and level maneuvering clearance that complies fully with Fig. 25; and that has a threshold not exceeding 2 inch in height and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Ensure that all hardware and operating devices have shapes" that are easy to grasp with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate; and that they are mounted no higher than 48 inches above the finished floor.  Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, Figs. 24, 25.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.            MEN=S TOILET ROOM (SINGLE USER)

 

a.            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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

b.            No accessible mirror has been provided.  Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor.  Standards ' 4.19.6.

 

c.            The toilet is inaccessible because the top of the seat is 20 2  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.3, Fig. 29(b).

 

d.                  The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the grab bar is 35 inches long and it extends only 37 2  from the rear wall.  Provide a side grab bar that is at least 40 inches in overall length, with the far end mounted at least 52 inches from the rear wall and the closer end 12 inches or less from the rear wall.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig. 29(b).

 

e.                   The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the closer end is mounted 7 inches from the side wall.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

f.                    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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.4.

 

g.                   The wall mounted fire extinguisher located outside the men's room protrudes into the hallway 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.

 

4.              WOMEN=S TOILET ROOM (SINGLE USER)

 

 

a.                   The toilet is inaccessible because the top of the seat is 20  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.3, Fig. 29(b).

 

b.                  The toilet is inaccessible because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall.  Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

c.                   The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the grab bar is 35 inches long and extends only 37 2  from the rear wall.  Provide a side grab bar that is at least 40 inches in overall length, with the far end mounted at least 52 inches from the rear wall and the closer end 12 inches or less from the rear wall.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig. 29(b).

 

d.                  The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because it is 7 inches from the side wall.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

e.                   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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.4.