Attachment F(3): Program Access in Other Existing Facilities

 

 

 

Please Note: Paragraph 39 of the Agreement requires that within six months of the effective date of this Agreement, the County will provide signage as necessary to comply with 28 C.F.R. ' 35.163(b), after having surveyed all facilities that are the subject of this Agreement for the purpose of identifying those that have multiple entrances not all of which are accessible.

 

1.                  The technical requirements and, where appropriate, the scoping requirements of the Standards are used as a guide for determining whether a program or activity held in an existing facility is Areadily accessible to and usable by@ persons with disabilities and for determining what changes are necessary to make this program or activity accessible if it continues to be provided in the existing facility in question.  See 28 C.F.R. '' 35.150(b)(1), 35.151.

 

2.                  In order to ensure that each of the County=s programs, services, and activities operating at a facility that is the subject of this Agreement, when viewed in its entirety, are readily accessible to and usable by persons with mobility impairments, the County will take the following actions within two years of the effective date of this Agreement:

 

 

 

SHERIFF SUBSTATION (LOBBY ONLY)

45299 Research Place, Ashburn

 

 

3.                  ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

 

a.                  The curb cut is inaccessible because its running slope is 7.4 degrees (1:8).  Provide a curb ramp that is at least 36 inches wide, has a maximum slope of 1:12, is located so that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles, and has a stable, firm, and slip-resistant surface with a detectable warning extending the full width and depth of the ramp.  If the curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across it, provide either flared sides (with a maximum slope of 1:10) or handrails or guardrails to protect against cross traffic.  Standards ''  4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.

 

 

 

ARCOLA COMMUNITY CENTER

24244 Gum Springs Road, Arcola

 

 

4.                  OVERALL FACILITY


 

a.                  The signage provided is inaccessible because the signs are mounted above the door and lack Braille or raised characters.  Provide permanent room signage with upper case, sans serif or simple serif type letters and numerals, meeting the requirements of the Standards for character height, raised characters, finish and contrast, accompanied by Grade 2 Braille; mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door or on the nearest adjacent wall at a height of 60 inches above the finished floor to the centerline of the sign; and located so that a person may approach within 3 inches of the signage without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door.  Standards '' 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

5.                  OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

 

a.                  The route from the building to the soccer field, baseball fields, playground, basketball court and tennis court is inaccessible because the surface is unstable and there is a change in terrain.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

b.                  The spectator seating is inaccessible because no wheelchair seating is provided.  Provide at least 1 wheelchair seating area at each of the above mentioned elements, each with a minimum clear ground or floor space of 66 inches wide by 48 inches deep for forward or rear access, or 66 inches wide by 60 inches deep for side access.  Ensure that the ground or floor at all wheelchair locations is level, firm, stable, and slip resistant; that wheelchair seating areas are an integral part of the fixed seating plan and are located so as to provide people with physical disabilities a choice of admission prices and lines of sight comparable to those available for members of the general public; that wheelchair seating areas adjoin an accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in case of emergency; and that at least one fixed companion seat is provided next to each wheelchair seating area.  Standards '' 4.5, 4.33.

 


c.                  The gate entrance to the playground is inaccessible because it has an opening width of only 27 2  inches and its use can be obstructed by the soil.  Provide a designated accessible entrance with a clear opening width of 32 inches with the door/gate open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop.  Standards ' 4.13.5, Fig. 24.

 

d.                  The route to the children=s playground equipment is inaccessible because the ground is covered with mulch.  Provide an accessible route onto at least one piece of equipment within this site.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

 

6.                  BACK PARKING LOT

 

a.                  Although the back parking lot has a total of approximately 25 parking spaces, there are no designated accessible spaces for a person with a disability and the lot=s surface is not stable.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities.  Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisles at least 96 inches wide.  Provide a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles, and provide an additional AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility.  Ensure that the space and access aisle is flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant.  Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.                  The route from the parking lot to the sidewalk has an inaccessible curb cut.  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 firm, stable, and slip-resistant surface with a detectable warning extending the full width and depth of the ramp.  If the curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across it, provide either flared sides (with a maximum slope of 1:10) or handrails or guardrails to protect against cross traffic.  Standards ' 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.

 

7.     GYM ACCESS

 


a.                  The route from the main level to the gym is inaccessible because of stairs and the door from the back parking lot is locked, except upon request.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

8.                   FRONT PARKING LOT

 

a.                  Although the parking lot has a total of approximately 30 parking spaces, the surface is not stable or slip resistant, and the designated accessible space lacks a designated access aisle.  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).

 

 

9.    RAMP

 

a.                  The route from the parking lot to the ramp is inaccessible because it traverses a gravel surface and there is a 3 inch step up to the concrete pad that leads to the ramp.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 


b.                  The ramp is inaccessible because there are no handrails on the bottom section of the ramp, and the existing handrails on the remainder of the ramp are 33 inches above the ramp surface and do not extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp.  Provide handrails that are between 13 inches and 12 inches in diameter such that the inside handrail is continuous and both handrails have a continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface; the handrails do not rotate within their fittings; and both handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post.  Standards ' 4.8.5.

 

c.                  The ramp is inaccessible because there is a trash can at the top of the ramp.  Provide an accessible route that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide.  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

 

10.              DRINKING FOUNTAIN NEAR ENTRANCE

 

a.                  The route to the water fountain is inaccessible because it is blocked by the vending machine.  Provide an accessible route to the drinking fountain with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches.  Standards '' 4.3.3, 4.13.5.

 

 

 

 

11.              WOMEN=S TOILET ROOM NEAR ROOM #2 (MEN=S TOILET AS NECESSARY)

 

a.                  The toilet room sign near room #2 lacks the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters, and is mounted 64 2 inches above the finished floor.  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 '' 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

 


b.                  The light switch is inaccessible because it is mounted 58 : inches above the finished floor.  Provide a light switch a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair.  Standards '' 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6

 

c.                  Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet room to alert deaf persons to emergencies.  Provide a visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Standards '' 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

d.                  The lavatory is inaccessible because the apron is mounted 26 inches above the finished floor and there is no knee or 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 ' 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

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 ' 4.19.4.

 

f.                    The door to the designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it has twist door hardware.  Provide a door with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards ' 4.13.9.

 

g.                  The route into the designated accessible stall is inaccessible because it is blocked by a trash can.  Provide an accessible route to the designated accessible stall with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches.  Standards '' 4.3.3, 4.13.5.

 

h.                  The toilet is inaccessible because its centerline measures 14 2  inches from the side wall.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards ' 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

i.                    The toilet paper dispenser is mounted above the side grab bar, making the grab bar inaccessible.  Provide a side grab bar that is free from obstructions above it and 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 ' 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

 


j.                    The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because it is 35 2 inches long,  the far end is mounted 44 2 inches from the rear wall, and the toilet paper dispenser interferes with grab bar use.  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; 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 the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards '' 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

k.                  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 '' 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

l.                    The men=s toilet room is inaccessible and there is no signage directing users to accessible toilet room.  Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms directing users to the accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible toilet rooms.  Standards '' 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.

 

 

12.              STAIRS TO GYM

 

a.                  The stairs at the gym are inaccessible because the left handrail is not stable, lacks 12 inch parallel extensions, is not rounded or returned smoothly, has a noncompliant gripping surface diameter, and is mounted 31 inches above the stair nosings.  Provide handrails on both sides of the stairs such that the inside handrail on switchbacks or doglegs is continuous; handrails that are not continuous beyond the top and bottom of the stairs extend at least 12 inches beyond the top riser and at least 12 inches plus the width of one tread beyond the bottom riser; there is a clear space between the handrails and the wall of 12 inches; gripping surfaces are uninterrupted by newel posts, other construction elements, or obstructions; the handrails are mounted between 34 and 38 inches above stair nosings; the ends of the handrails are either rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post; and the handrails do not rotate within their fittings.  Standards '' 4.9, 4.26.

 

 

13.     UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN GYM

 

a.                  The toilet room sign in the gym is mounted on the door and lacks Braille or raised characters.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 


b.                  The toilet room interior door swings into the required clear floor space at the paper towel dispenser.  Ensure that no door swings into the required clear floor space at any accessible fixture.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.2.

 

c.                  Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet room to alert deaf persons to emergencies.  Provide a visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Standards '' 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

d.                  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.

 

e.                  The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible because it is mounted 48 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 12 inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

 

f.                    The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the overall length is 23 2 inches and the close end is mounted 10 inches from the 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.  Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig. 29.

 

MT. ZION CHURCH

40309 John Mosby Highway, Arcola

 

 

14.              A new visitor center is planned, which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Standards.  Provide the Department with the complete construction drawings and project manuals for our approval.

 

MICKEY GORDON MEMORIAL PARK

Route 627, Middleburg

 

 

15.              PICNIC PAVILION

 


a.                  The route to the shelter on the cement pad is inaccessible because the surface is not stable, firm or slip-resistant.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

b.                  The route to the barbeque grills is inaccessible because it is not firm, stable or slip resistant.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting other elements to at least 1 barbeque grill that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

16.              BASEBALL FIELD AND CONCESSIONS

 

a.                  The route to the spectator area is inaccessible because it is not firm, stable or slip resistant.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 


b.                  The route to the concession stand is inaccessible because there is a 3 2 inch step up.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

 

MIDDLEBURG LIBRARY

101 Reed Street, Middleburg

 

 

17.              PARKING

 

a.                  The parking lot is not accessible because the signage designating parking as reserved for persons with disabilities is not adjacent to the designated accessible parking space, there is no van accessible signage, and the access aisle is only 78 inches wide.  Provide 1 van accessible parking space.  Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide.  At all spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles.  At van accessible spaces, provide an additional 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).

 

b.                  The route from the parking lot to the building is inaccessible because the curb ramp exceeds the maximum slope at 7.2 degrees.  Provide a curb ramp that is at least 36 inches wide, has a maximum slope of 1:12, is located so that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles, and has a stable, firm, and slip-resistant surface with a detectable warning extending the full width and depth of the ramp.  If the curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across it, provide either flared sides (with a maximum slope of 1:10) or handrails or guardrails to protect against cross traffic.  Standards ' 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.

18.              RAMP

 


a.                  The ramp is inaccessible because it lacks edge protection and handrails on both sides of the ramp, and the existing handrail does not extend at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp.  Provide handrails that are between 13 inches and 12 inches in diameter such that the inside handrail is continuous and both handrails have a continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface; the handrails do not rotate within their fittings; and both handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post.  Standards ' 4.8.5.

 

19.              ACCESSIBLE EXTERIOR ENTRANCE

 

a.                  The exterior entrance is inaccessible because the door hardware is not accessible.  Provide a door with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards ' 4.13.9.

 

b.                  The interior 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 ' 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

20.              LIBRARY

 

a.                  The check-out area is inaccessible because it is not on an accessible route.  Provide at least one accessible lane at each check out area such that the counter is on an accessible route at least 36 inches wide and the counter has a section at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor.  Standards '' 8.3, 7.2(1).

 

b.                  The card catalog and magazine display are inaccessible because they are too high.  Provide a card catalog and magazine display with a minimum of 36 inches of clear width between units and with reach ranges of between 18 inches and 54 inches (maximum height of 48 inches is preferred) above the finished floor.  Standards ' 8.4, Fig. 55.

 

 

21.              DRINKING FOUNTAIN

 


a.                  The drinking fountain is not accessible because the fountain cannot be operated without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting and the built in fountain does not allow a wheelchair user to have a parallel approach.  Provide at least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high.  Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge.  For each accessible drinking fountain, 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 '' 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

22.              WOMEN=S TOILET ROOM

 

a.                  The toilet room sign is not accessible.  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 toilet room 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 ' 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

c.                  The toilet room door is inaccessible because the door lock requires twisting.  Provide a door with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards ' 4.13.9.

 

d.                  The seat cover dispenser is mounted too high to be accessible.  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 '' 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

e.                  Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Provide a visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Standards '' 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

f.                    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.

 

g.                  The toilet room is inaccessible because the trash can obstructs the turning space.  Provide an unobstructed turning space at least 60 inches in diameter or a T-shaped space complying with Fig. 3(b).  Standards '' 4.22.3, 4.2.3, Fig. 3.

 


h.                  The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Standards ' 4.19.4.

 

i.                    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 ' 4.16.3, Fig. 29(b).

 

j.                    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 '' 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

k.                  The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because it is only 25 inches in overall length and there is not 1 2 inches between the grab bar and other objects.  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 '' 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

 

23.              MEN=S TOILET ROOM

 

a.                  The toilet room sign is not accessible.  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 toilet room 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 ' 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

c.                  The toilet room door is inaccessible because the door lock requires twisting.  Provide a door with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards ' 4.13.9.

 

d.                  Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Provide a visual alarm appliance in the toilet room.  Standards '' 4.28.1, 4.28.3.


 

e.                  The toilet room is inaccessible because the trash can obstructs the turning space.  Provide an unobstructed turning space at least 60 inches in diameter or a T-shaped space complying with Fig. 3(b).  Standards '' 4.22.3, 4.2.3, Fig. 3.

 

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 ' 4.19.4.

 

g.                  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 ' 4.16.3, Fig. 29(b).

 

 

h.                  The rear grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because it is only 25 inches in overall length.  Provide a rear grab bar that is at least 36 inches in overall length with the closer end no more than 6 inches from the side wall.  Standards ' 4.16.4, Fig. 29.

 

 

LUCKETTS COMMUNITY CENTER

42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts

 

 

 

24.              PARKING

 

a.            The van accessible parking reserved for persons with disabilities lacks the appropriate signage and the existing signage can be obstructed by a vehicle parked in the space.  At van accessible spaces, 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 '' 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

 

 

25.              ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

 

a.                  The building is inaccessible because there is no directional signage to accessible entrance.  Provide accessible, directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible entrance, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all permanent accessible entrances.  Standards '' 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13, 4.30.

 

 

26.              SIDE PARKING (Accessible entrance)


 

a.                  Although the side parking  has only one space and that space is designated for use by people with disabilities, it has no access aisle, the space is not 96 inches wide, there is no van-accessible signage,  the pavement markings are not clear, and the accessible space is not level, firm, stable and slip resistant.  Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide.  At all spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles.  At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility.  Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant.  Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

27.              RAMP

 

bb.              The ramp is inaccessible because it has no edge protection and there is a 2 inch gap between the handrail and the wall. 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, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8, 4.8.7.

 

28.              SINGLE-USER TOILET ROOM

 

a.                  There is no signage directing people with disabilities to the accessible toilet rooms.  Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms.  Standards '' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

 


b.                  There is no accessible toilet room signage.  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.

 

c.                  The door to the toilet room is inaccessible because it has knob hardware.  Provide a door with hardware usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards ' 4.13.9.

 

d.                  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.

 

e.                  The toilet is inaccessible because its centerline measures 30 inches from the side wall.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards ' 4.16.2, Fig. 28.

 

f.                    The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible because it is mounted 52 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 12 inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor.  Standards ' 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

 

g.                  There are two side grab bars provided at the toilet, one measuring  44 2 long and the other is 28 inches long, and no rear grab bar.  In addition, the floor mounted grab bar obstructs the clear floor space required for the toilet and access to the toilet flush control.  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. 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 '' 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

 

 

29.              DRINKING FOUNTAIN

 


a.                  Although one drinking fountain is provided, it is not accessible to persons who have difficulty bending or stooping.  Provide at least one  drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front edge of the fountain and at least 4 inches high.  Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge.  For each accessible drinking fountain, provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser; or by such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people.  Standards '' 4.1.3(10), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

 

 

30.              RAMP TO KITCHEN, ACTIVITY ROOM, ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM

 

a.                  The ramp is inaccessible because it has a cross slope of 4.4 degrees, no handrails and no edge protection. 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, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8, 4.8.7.

 

 

31.              ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

 

ff.                  The route from parking to the playground equipment is inaccessible because the surface is not firm, stable or slip resistant due to loose rocks and grass.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public.  The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).  Standards '' 4.1.3(1), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.


 

 

LOVETTSVILLE LIBRARY

12 Night Light Street, Lovettsville

 

 

32.              PARKING

 

gg.               The designated accessible space is not van accessible and it has no van accessible signage, no access aisle and a surface that is not firm and slip resistant. Provide one van accessible space and ensure it is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide.  At all spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles.  At van accessible spaces, provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility.  Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant.  Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

 

33.              MEN=S TOILET ROOM - SINGLE USER

 

hh.               There is no accessible toilet room signage.   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.

 

b.            The entrance 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).

 

c.                  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.

 

 

d.            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 ' 4.16.2, Fig. 28.

 

 


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

 

f.                    The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible because it is mounted 58 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 12 inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor.  Standards ' 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

 

 

g.                  The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Standards ' 4.19.4.

 

 

 

34.              DRINKING FOUNTAIN

 

ii.                   Although one drinking fountain is provided, it is inaccessible because the spout is positioned so the water flow is 4 inches from the front of the fountain.  Provide at least one drinking fountain with a spout height no higher than 36 inches, measured from the finished floor or ground surface to the spout outlet; and a spout located at the front of the unit that directs the water flow in a trajectory that is nearly parallel to the front of the unit and is positioned so the flow of water is within 3 inches of the front of the fountain and at least 4 inches high.  Ensure that fountain controls are operable with one hand, require 5 lbf or less to operate without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and are front mounted or side mounted near the front edge.  For each accessible drinking fountain, provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  This can be accommodated by the use of a ""hi-lo"" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser; or by such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people.  Standards '' 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

b.                  The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the fountain is not detectable to a blind person using a cane and protrudes 8 inches into the walkway.  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 ' 4.4.

 


35.              WOMEN=S TOILET ROOM - SINGLE USER

 

jj.                  There is no accessible toilet room signage.  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.

 

 

b.                  The entrance 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).

 

 

c.                  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.

 

d.                  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 '' 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

e.                  The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible because it is mounted 58 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 12 inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor.  Standards ' 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).