Attachment J: Modifications to Altered Facilities

 

Please Note: Paragraph 31 of the Settlement Agreement requires that within three months of the effective date of this Agreement, the City 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.

 

In order to ensure that the following spaces and elements in City facilities, for which alterations commenced after January 26, 1992, are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, the City will take the following actions:

 

1.         By December 31, 2009, the City will complete the following modifications to the W. Dale Clark Library, located at 215 S. 15th Street:

 

a.         Throughout interior of the facility, the angled support columns protrude into the circulation path, they are not cane-detectable, and they pose a hazard for blind patrons.  Throughout, provide accessible routes with a minimum of 80 inches of clear head room throughout.  If the vertical clearance of an area adjoining an accessible route is reduced to less than 80 inches, provide a barrier to warn blind or visually-impaired persons.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.

 

b.         Although there are three entrances into the building and two are accessible to people with disabilities, the third entrance, which is inaccessible, lacks signage directing people with disabilities to the two accessible entrances.  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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

c.         Public Telephones (located by Main Level East)

 

i. The door to the vestibule where the telephones are located requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to open.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. Both telephones lack volume control.  Provide an accessible telephone that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism. Standards §§ 4.1.3(17), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

 

iii. There is no TTY available (teletypewriter: telephone device for persons with hearing or speech disabilities).  Provide at least one accessible public TTY with appropriate signage.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(17)(c), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.7(3), 4.31.9.

 

d.         Elevator Inside West Entrance

 

i. After reopening in response to an obstruction, the elevator doors remained open for only 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

ii. A test of the emergency communication system revealed that the dispatcher was unable to locate the source of a silent emergency call, so the emergency communication system cannot 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

e.         Main Level Elevator (to all floors)

 

i. After reopening in response to an obstruction, the elevator doors remained open for less than 20 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

ii. The cord to the emergency communications handset is less than 29 inches long.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

f.          Lower Level Drinking Fountain-South Side Hall

 

i. The controls require 7 pounds of force to operate. Provide a drinking fountain with controls mounted on or near the front edge that are operable with one hand, that require 5 lbf or less to operate, and that can be operated without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.4, 4.27.4.

 

ii. Both drinking fountains are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  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.

 

g.         Main Level Drinking Fountain - Children's Area

 

i. The fountain lacks adequate knee space height and knee space depth.  Provide a drinking fountain with clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the finished floor or ground of at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep; 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(1), Figs. 27(a), (b).

 

ii. Both drinking fountains are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  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.

 

h.         Main Level Drinking Fountain - Time Capsule:  The higher fountain is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable. 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.

 

i.          Second Floor Drinking Fountain:  The drinking fountain is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

j.          Third Floor Drinking Fountain:  The fountain is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route and is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

k.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls - Lower Level - South.  For each:

 

i. Women's

 

(1) The signage is not mounted on the latch side of the door.  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.  

 

(2) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(3) There is inadequate space on the push/ latch side of the door, which has both a closer and a latch and requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(4) Men's:  The bottom edge of the lavatory apron is 28 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(5) Men's:  The lower urinal's rim height is 18 ½ inches above the finished floor and its flush control height is 47 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

l.          Unisex, Single-User (Main Level - "Children and Parent")

 

i. The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

iii. The distance of the farther end of the side grab bar to the rear wall is 48 inches.  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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

m.        Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stall - Main Floor.  For each:

 

i. The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. Women's:  There is only 10-3/4 inches of maneuvering clearance on the pull/ latch side of the door, which requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

iii. Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities:  The distance of the farther end of the side grab bar to the rear wall is 48 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

n.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls - Second Floor Library.  For each:

 

i. The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. The bottom leading edge of the paper towel dispenser is 56 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route and it is, therefore, a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

iii. Men's:  The lavatory's bottom edge of the apron is 27 ½ inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

iv. Men's: Lower Urinal:  The rim height is 19 inches above the finished floor and the flush control valve is 47 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.                       

 

v. Women's Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs

 

(1) The temporary latch is 61 inches above the finished floor and requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Provide a latch 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(2) The overall length of the side grab bar is 36 inches and its farther end is 42 inches 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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

vi. Men's Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 17 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

o.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls - Third Floor Library.  For each:

 

i. Men's:  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.   

 

ii. The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iv. Men's:  The lavatory's bottom edge of the apron is 27 ½ inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

v. Men's Lower Urinal:  The 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

vi. Women's Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

vii. Men's Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 16 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

p.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls - Fourth Floor.  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is not mounted on the wall to the latch side of the door and it does not have raised and Braille 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), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

ii. Men's:  The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. Men's:  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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iv. Men's:  The rim height of the urinal and the flush control valve are 19 inches and 48 inches, respectively, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

v. The lavatory's bottom edge of the apron is 27 ½ inches above the finished floor and there is only 27 ½ inches of clear floor width.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

vi. There is no toilet stall for wheelchair users.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

vii. Women's "Alternate" Toilet Stall with Parallel Grab Bars

 

(1) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser is mounted above the grab bar.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

(3) The overall length of the grab bars is 36 inches and the distance of their farther ends to the rear wall is 44 and 45 inches.  The space between the grab bars and the parallel walls is 3-1/4 inches.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

viii. Men's "Alternate" Toilet Stall with Parallel Grab Bars:  The overall length of the grab bars is 36 inches and the distance of their farther ends to the rear wall is 44 inches. The space between the parallel walls and the grab bars is 3¼ inches. Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

q.         Third Floor

 

i. The magazine displays have a maximum height of 74 inches above the finished floor.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.1.6(1)(b), 8.4, Fig. 55.

 

ii. The top shelf or drawer of the obituary catalog in the Genealogy Room is at 60 inches above the finished floor.  Provide a card catalog 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 §§ 4.1.6(1)(b), 8.4, Fig. 55.

 

2.         By December 31, 2009, the City will complete the following modifications to the Montclair Community Center and Millard Senior Center, located at 2304 South 135th Avenue:

 

a.         Parking (altered):  There is no van-accessible parking space that is served by a 96-inch-wide access aisle.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Accessible Route to Tennis Court (altered):  There is a 1 inch vertical rise at the entryway.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site 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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

c.         West Entrance (altered): 

 

i. There is a 3/4 inch vertical rise at the door threshold that is not beveled.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

ii. The interior vestibule door requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

d.         Protruding Objects (altered)

 

i. There is inadequate headroom protection underneath the stairs, inside the West side entrance lobby.  Provide an accessible route at this location with a minimum of 80 inches of clear head room throughout.  If the vertical clearance of an area adjoining an accessible route is reduced to less than 80 inches, provide a barrier to warn blind or visually-impaired persons.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.

 

ii. The canoe rack in the pool area is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

e.         Neither of the pre-1992 toilet rooms with stalls outside the pool area contains accessible features.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.  Alternatively, 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.

 

f.          Men's and Women's Pool Locker Rooms (existing).  For each:

 

i. The signage provided is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

ii. The door from the inside of the building into the locker room requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. The door between the pool deck and the locker room requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iv. The air dryer is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

v. The paper towel dispenser is mounted with its highest operating mechanism at 51 inches above the finished floor and it requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

vi. Women's:  Although 1 of the 3 toilet stalls contains some elements that are designed to improve usability for persons with disabilities, none is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  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.

 

vii. Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 16 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(3) The farthest end of the side grab bar is 50-1/2 inches 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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

viii. Women's:  The "transfer" shower stall is 35 inches by 39 inches, the transfer seat does not extend the full depth of the stall, the hook for holding the shower hand wand is broken, the towel hooks on the stall wall are mounted 57 inches above the finished floor with a side reach possible, and the soap dish on the control wall is mounted at 58 inches above the finished floor with a forward reach required.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

ix. Men's:  The "transfer" shower stall is 36 inches by 40 inches, the transfer seat does not extend the full depth of the stall, and the shower head is mounted too high.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

x. The benches in the changing room are only 9 inches deep and are not attached at a wall.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

g.         Upper Level Recreation Area

 

i. The basketball court has fixed beaches but there is no space for spectators who use wheelchairs due to the tight configuration.  Provide wheelchair seating areas in the number required from table 4.1.3(19)(a), 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 §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.5, 4.33.

 

ii. The visual alarms have been damaged and have not been repaired.  Provide visual alarm devices in toilet rooms 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.3.

 

iii. The wall-mounted television in the recreation room is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

h.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls – Upper Level in Recreation Room (altered).  For each:

 

i. The door requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. The hand dryer is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable. 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.

 

iii. Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities:  The farthest end of the side grab bar to the rear wall is 49 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

iv. Women's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 17 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(3) The farthest end of the side grab bar is 50 inches to 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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

i.          Elevator Near West Entrance (existing)

 

i. After reopening in response to an obstruction, the doors stay open only 4 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

ii. Emergency Communication System:  The door to the system requires tight grasping and pinching and the emergency communication system – while designed to work without voice communication – is not currently functioning due to misprogrammed phone number.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

j.          Drinking Fountain Between Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms (existing):  The spout location is not in the front, the spout is 39 inches above the finished floor, and the water flow is within 5 inches of 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 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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

k.         Drinking Fountain in Pool Area (existing):  The spout is not located in the front of the fountain, the water height is only 2 inches, the water flow is only within 4-1/2 inches of the front of the fountain, and there is no fountain that is 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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

l.          Drinking Fountain In Upper Level Recreation Room (altered):  The "high" fountain is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

m.        Drinking Fountain In Upper Level Gym (existing):  Although 2 drinking fountains are provided, neither is not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  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. Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

3.         By December 31, 2009, the City will complete the following modifications to the Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 7809 F Street:

 

a.         Although the parking lot has 47 spaces with 4 designated as reserved for people with disabilities, there is no "van accessible" parking space, and one designated space lacks an 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Drinking Fountain (Main Lobby)

 

i. The knee space height is 23¾ above the finished floor.  Provide a drinking fountain with clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the finished floor or ground of at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep; 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(1), Figs. 27(a), (b).

 

ii. The positioning of the vending machine prevents a person using a wheelchair from using a parallel approach to the drinking fountain.  Provide a drinking fountain with a clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows a person in a wheelchair to make a parallel approach to the unit.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(2), 4.2.4, Figs. 27(c), (d).

 

c.         Telephone

 

i. There is no volume control.  Provide an accessible telephone that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume control mechanism.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(17), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

 

ii. The bottom leading edge is 29 inches above the finished floor and it protrudes 14-1/2 inches into the circulation path; it is, therefore, a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

d.         Men's and Women's Single-User Toilet Rooms (Main Lobby).  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is not mounted on the latch side of the door and lacks raised and Braille 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), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iii. The highest operable part of paper towel dispenser is 55 ½-61 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

iv. The bottom leading edge of the paper towel dispenser is 47-53 inches above the finished floor, it extends 9 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

v. The bottom edge of the lavatory apron is 27-28 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

vi. The toilet centerline is 19 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

vii. The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

viii. The toilet paper dispenser is 38-39 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

ix. The overall length of the rear grab bar is 24 inches and the distance of its farther end to the side wall is 26 ½ inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

x. Men's:  The toilet centerline is 15 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

 

4.         By December 31, 2013, the City will complete the following modifications to the Central Maintenance Facility, located at 1523 S. 24th Street:

 

a.         Parking:  Although there are 104 parking spaces, there are only 2 spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities, there is no "van accessible" space, and the existing designated spaces lack appropriate vertical signage.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 4 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Outside Ramp, Near Street End of Parking Lot

 

i. The handrail extensions are not parallel with the ground surface and the handrail at the top of the ramp does not return smoothly.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.8.5.

 

ii. Portions of the ramp have a slope that exceeds the maximum allowable slope of 1:12.  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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

c.         Ramp from Main Level to Toilet Rooms:  The ramp lacks adequate edge protection; the landing area at the bottom of the ramp is 48 inches by 49 inches; the ramp lacks handrail extensions; there is a 2 inch gap between the handrail and the wall; and the handrails are not rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall or post.  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; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60 inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.  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.

 

d.         Interior Ramp to the Park Maintenance Office:  The ramp has inadequate handrail extensions at the top and bottom of each landing that are parallel with the ground surface and the slope exceeds 1:12 near the top of the ramp.  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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

e.         The pressure required to open the to the Park Maintenance Office is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

f.          The bottom edge of the fire alarm control panel near the Park Maintenance Office is 55 inches above the finished floor, extends 5 inches into the circulation route and is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

g.         The time card reader near the Park Maintenance Office has a bottom edge 54 inches above the finished floor, it extends 8 inches into the circulation route and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

h.         The bottom edge of the time card reader near the Stock Room counter is 42 inches above the finished floor, extends 8 inches into the circulation route and is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

i.          The pressure required to open the door to the Facilities' Office is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

j.          Drinking Fountain Near Park Maintenance Office:  There is no accessible fountain provided for people with trouble 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

k.         Drinking Fountain Near Shop Area:  There is no fountain that is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  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.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

l.          Men's and Women's Locker/Toilet Rooms.  For each:

 

i. The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

ii. The control mechanism for the degreaser dispenser is at 62-1/2 inches above the finished floor.  Provide a degreaser 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

iii. Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs

 

(1) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser not within reach.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

(3) Women's:  The distance of the closer end of the rear grab bar to the side wall is 13 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

(4) Men's:  The toilet centerline is 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30. 

 

iv. Transfer Shower Stall:  The restricted maneuvering space at the transfer shower stall prevents a side approach, so persons who use wheelchairs cannot use this shower as presently configured.  Even if people who use wheelchairs could approach the shower stall, the overhang at the transfer seat is 4 inches; the unit's hose is 57 inches long; and the curb is 2 ½ inches high.  Provide a shower in this room with clear floor space complying with Fig. 35 and that allows a side approach, that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

v. The locker door hardware requires tight grasping, pinching or turning of the wrist to operate.   Provide a locker 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.4.

 

vi. No accessible bench is provided.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

vii. The hooks for clothes in the lockers are all mounted too high.  In at least one locker, provide a 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.

 

viii. Men's:  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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

5.         By December 31, 2013, the City will complete the following modifications to Elmwood Park (Pool & Pavilion Only), located at 802 S. 60th Street

 

a.         Swimming Pool

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 72 parking spaces with 3 designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, there is no "van accessible" space, all of the designated spaces are less than 96 inches wide, the spaces lack appropriate vertical signage, and there are no curb cuts.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Men's and Women's Locker Rooms.  For each:

 

(1) The locker room lacks accessible signage.  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 §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

(2) There is inadequate turning space on the route into the locker room, at the points where the route changes direction.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

(3) Women's:  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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(4) The lavatory water and drain pipes are rough and 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.

 

(5) The bottom edge of the lavatory apron is 28 inches above the finished floor.  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.

 

(6) The air dryer's bottom leading edge is 39 inches above the finished floor, it extends 10 inches into the path travel, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(7) Men's:  Although 2 urinals are provided, neither is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  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.

 

(8) No toilet stall is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

(9) None of the showers are accessible to persons with disabilities.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

(10) Locker area benches are not accessible.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

b.         Pavilion (existing facility; program access standard applies)

 

i. Although there are 89 parking spaces with 5 designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, 3 of the designated spaces, including the spaces designated as "van accessible," are less than 96 inches wide, 2 of the spaces lack an access aisle, and the curb cut from the curb cut onto the sidewalk can be obstructed by parked vehicles.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Exterior Entrance and Doors

 

(1) There is no signage with the International Symbol of Access at any of the entrances and the inaccessible entrances lack signage directing persons with disabilities to the accessible entrances. 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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

(2) Front Entrance

 

(a) There is inadequate maneuvering clearances on the push side of the door and the door has both a closer and a latch.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(b) The door threshold is more than ¼ inch high and is not beveled.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

iii. The bottom leading edge of the fire extinguisher is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

iv. The sink in the corner of the pavilion is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

v. The soap and paper towel dispensers at the sink in the corner of the pavilion are mounted too high to be used by persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a paper towel dispenser and a soap 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

vi. The drinking fountain is not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  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.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

vii. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The toilet room lacks accessible signage.   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.

 

(2) The air dryer has a bottom leading edge that is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route and is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(3) Lavatory

 

(a) The lavatory is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

(b) The hot water and drain pipes are not covered or otherwise configures 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.

 

(c) The faucet hardware requires tight grasping, pinching or turning of the wrist to operate.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

(d) The toilet stall door swings into the 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.2.

 

(4) Although one toilet stall has some features for persons with disabilities, it does not comply with the Standards and is not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

c.         Golf Course

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 97 parking spaces, with 3 designated as reserved for people with disabilities, the space designated as "van accessible" is only 90 inches wide, the sign for 1 of the designated spaces is obstructed by overgrown vegetation, and the third space is only 93 inches wide.   On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Accessible Route:  There are 2 picnic tables at the entrance and neither is accessible to persons using wheelchairs.  Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

iii. There is a vertical change in level at the entrance landing.  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, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

iv. The door threshold is ½ inches and not beveled.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

v. Snack Shop

 

(1) The main counter is 42 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

(2) The condiment counter is 41 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

vi. Drinking Fountain (Next to Toilet Rooms)

 

(1) The spout height is 41 ½ inches.  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 that otherwise complies with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

(2) Access to the fountain is obstructed by golf bags.  Provide a drinking fountain with a clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that allows a person in a wheelchair to make a parallel approach to the unit.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(2), 4.2.4, Figs. 27(c), (d).

 

vii. Clubhouse Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The sign to the toilet room is not mounted on the latch side of the door, lacks the International Symbol of Access, and lacks raised and Braille 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), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7. 

 

(2) Door

 

(a) The clear opening width of the door is 31 inches.  Provide a door with a clear opening at least 32 inches wide when measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop when the door is opened 90 degrees and 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.2, 4.13.5, 4.13.9.

 

(b) The door hardware is not accessible.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards § 4.13.9.

 

(c) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(d) Women's:  There is inadequate maneuvering clearances on both the push and the pull side of the door, both of which require a front approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(e) Men's:  There is inadequate maneuvering clearances on the pull side of the door, which requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(3) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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) The top of the lavatory counter is 36 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(5) Although 1 of the toilet stalls has some features for persons with disabilities, it does not comply with the Standards.  There is no accessible stall provided.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

(6) Men's:  There is no toilet stall that is accessible to wheelchair users.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

(7) Men's "Alternate" Stall with Parallel Grab Bars

 

(a) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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) The space between the grab bars and the walls is 2 ¾ inches.  Provide grab bars such that there is 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

6.         By December 31, 2013, the City will complete the following modifications to Miller Park (Golf Course, Pavilion, and Pool), located at 2707 Redick Avenue:

 

a.         Pavilion/Golf Course

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 11 parking spaces with 2 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, there is no "van accessible" space served by a 96-inch-wide access aisle, the spaces for people with disabilities lack adequate demarcation, and one space designated for persons with disabilities is only 91 inches wide.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Accessible Route

 

(1) The surface of the weathered wooden ramp at the front entrance is no longer firm, stable, and slip resistant; the ramp lacks adequate handrails, there are inadequate handrail extensions at the top and bottom of the ramp, and the handrails do not return smoothly. 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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

(2) None of the three picnic tables at the entrance is accessible to persons using wheelchairs.  Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

iii. Pavilion Toilet Rooms:  These toilet rooms are not accessible to persons with disabilities and there is no directional signage to the accessible toilet rooms inside the assembly area.  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.         Park Shelter:  There is no accessible route to the park shelter, because the ground is very soft.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

c.         Golf Clubhouse (new construction)

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 84 parking spaces with 3 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, the space designated as "van accessible" and one other space each lack an access aisle, one of the spaces lacks a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Access and has a surface that is not firm or slip resistant, and all of the spaces lack adequate demarcation.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Accessible Route:  The curb cut from the accessible parking to the landing in front of the wooden ramp is very deteriorated.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.

 

iii. Alarms:  While the building alarm system includes audible fire and smoke alarms, no visual alarms are provided.  Provide visual alarm devices in toilet rooms 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.3.

 

iv. Drinking Fountain:  The knee space depth is 8 inches and the fountain does not allow for a front approach.  Access to the fountain is obstructed by moveable objects; otherwise, a parallel approach would be available.  Provide a drinking fountain with clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the finished floor or ground of at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep; 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, or remove the items that prevent a person from making a parallel approach.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(1), Figs. 27(a), (b).

 

v. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls Inside Clubhouse (New).  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) Women's:  The room lacks adequate turning space. Provide an unobstructed turning space at least 60 inches in diameter or a T-shaped space complying with Fig. 3(b).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.3, 4.2.3, Fig. 3.

 

(3) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(4) The air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 7 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object. 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.

 

(5) The clear floor space at the urinal is only 28 inches wide.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.5, 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

(6) Toilet Stall for People with Disabilities

 

(a) Men's:  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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(b) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(c) Men's:  The distance of the farther end of the side grab bar to the rear wall is 50 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

(d) Women's: The toilet centerline is 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

 

vi. Men's and Women's Meeting Room Toilet Rooms (altered).  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(3) Women's:  The air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 7 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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 Stall for People with Disabilities:  The toilet centerline is 22 ½  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(5) Men's:  Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(a) The toilet centerline is 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(b) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

d.         Pool (new, except where indicated)

 

i. Parking (existing):  Although the parking lot has 89 parking spaces with 4 designated as reserved for people with disabilities, 3 of the spaces are less than 96 inches wide and 2 lack vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Exterior Entrance:  There are 2 turnstiles which are inaccessible to people with disabilities, but there is an accessible entrance with double hinged doors that is sometimes closed during business hours.  During business hours, consistently provide a fully accessible door adjacent to the turnstiles.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.

 

iii. Ramp (at Water Slides)

 

(1) There are no handrail extensions at the top of the ramp with ends that are rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall or post.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.8.5.

 

(2) The slope exceeds the maximum allowable slope.  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.  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.

 

iv. Stairs at Water Slides (new):  There is insufficient head room underneath the stairs, so the underneath surface of the stairs is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  Provide an accessible route at this location with a minimum of 80 inches of clear head room throughout.  If the vertical clearance of an area adjoining an accessible route is reduced to less than 80 inches, provide a barrier to warn blind or visually-impaired persons.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.Standards §§ 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.

 

v. Service Counter at Snack Bar (new):  The service counter is 37 ¼ to 38 ¼ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

vi. Drinking Fountain (new):  There is no fountain provided for people with trouble bending or stooping, but people may ask for cups at the nearby snack bar.  Provide directional signage at the drinking fountain informing people with disabilities that they may ask for cups at the snack bar.

 

vii. Men's and Women's Locker Rooms (new).  For each:

 

(1) There is no signage at the locker rooms pointing patrons with disabilities to the accessible family dressing rooms.  Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible locker rooms indicating the location of the nearest accessible family dressing rooms, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the accessible family dressing 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.

 

(2) The air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(3) Family Dressing Rooms Adjacent to Men's and Women's Locker Rooms.  For each:

 

(a) The room lacks appropriate signage indicating it is a designated accessible dressing, shower, and toilet room.  Provide an appropriate 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 air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(c) The toilet centerline is 20 ½-21 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(d) The further end of the side grab bar to the rear wall is 48 inches.  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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

(e) The overall length of the rear grab bar is 33 inches and the distance of its furthest end to the side wall is 36 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

7.         By December 31, 2014, the City will complete the following modifications to N. P. Dodge Memorial Park, located at 1101 John Pershing Drive:

 

a.         Area Near Baseball Fields (existing)

 

i. Parking:  Although the parking area is unpaved, there are two spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities.  The surface of the spaces and access aisles is not firm, stable, and slip-resistant and neither space is designated as "van-accessible."  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Accessible Route:  The route to the ball fields from the parking lot is uneven, over grass and not firm, stable, and 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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

iii. The portable toilets that are provided when the toilet building has been winterized are not accessible to persons with disabilities.  Provide portable toilets for persons with disabilities when other portable toilets are provided. 

 

iv. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The toilet room lacks accessible signage.  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.

 

(2) There is a ½ inch vertical difference between the pavement and the door threshold.  Provide a door with a threshold no greater than ¼ inch, or between ¼ inch and ½ inch and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

(3) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is greater than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 5 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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) Lavatory

 

(a) The lavatory apron's bottom edge is 26 ½-27 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(b) The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered 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.

 

(c) The hardware is knob hardware which requires tight grasping, turning or twisting of the wrist to operate.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

(5) Although 1 of the toilet stalls has parallel grab bars and is loosely configured in an "alternate" stall configuration, there is no toilet stall that is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

v. Drinking Fountain (Outside Concession Building)

 

(1) The controls require in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate and the controls require tight grasping, twisting or turning of the wrist to operate.  Provide a drinking fountain with controls mounted on or near the front edge that are operable with one hand, that require 5 lbf or less to operate, and that can be operated without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.4, 4.27.4.

 

(2) No fountain is provided for people with trouble bending or stooping.  Provide at least one 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

b.         Pavilion (existing)

 

i. Parking to Side of Pavilion:  There are approximately 23 parking spaces with 3 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities.  All of the spaces are narrower than 96 inches, one access aisle is only 42 inches wide, and the spaces and access aisles are not level because the blacktop has settled several inches in the middle of the spaces and access aisles.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Entrance

 

(1) Although there are 2 entrances: one that is accessible and one that is not accessible, there is no signage at the inaccessible entrance directing persons with disabilities to the accessible entrance; nor is there signage at the other entrance designating it as accessible.  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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

 

(2) There is a vertical rise of 1 ½ inches at the threshold of the entrance that would otherwise be designated as the accessible entrance.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

iii. The fire extinguisher inside the pavilion is greater than 27 inches above the finished floor, extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route and is therefore a protruding object.  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.

 

iv. Men's and Women's Toilet Room with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The toilet room lacks accessible signage.   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.

 

(2) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(3) The door lacks adequate maneuvering clearances on the latch / pull side, which requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(4) The inside door handles are 54 inches above the finished floor and require a forward approach. Provide door handles 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(5) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(6) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is greater than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 5 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.   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.

 

(7) Lavatory

 

(a) The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered 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.

 

(b) Men's:  The apron's bottom edge is 26 ½ inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(c) The hardware is knob hardware which requires tight grasping, turning or twisting of the wrist to operate.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

(8) Although 1 of the 2 toilet stalls has parallel grab bars and is loosely configured in an "alternate" stall configuration, there is no toilet stall that is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

v. Drinking Fountain Located at Right Side of Entrance:  The spout height is 38 ½ inches above the finished floor, the water flow is 4 ½ inches from the front of the fountain, and the controls require tight grasping, twisting or turning of the wrist to operate; no fountain is provided for people 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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

vi. Drinking Fountain Located at Left Side of Entrance: The spout height is 38 ½ inches above the finished floor, the water flow is 4 ½ inches from the front of the fountain, the water height is less than 4 inches, the controls require more than 5 pounds of force to operate; and there is no fountain provided for 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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

c.         Group Picnic Shelter Near Boat Ramp (existing)

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 58 parking spaces with three spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, the two designated spaces closest to the picnic shelter are narrower than 96 inches, none of the spaces have vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access, and no space is designated as "van-accessible."  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Route from Parking to Picnic Shelter:  The route from the parking lot to the shelter is 7 feet long with a slope of 1:12 and is, therefore, a ramp with a seven-inch rise.  This ramp lacks handrails.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.8.5.

 

iii. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls in Separate Building Near Group Picnic Shelter.  For each:

 

(1) The toilet room lacks accessible signage.   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.

 

(2) Women's Only:  There is inadequate space on the latch / pull side of the door, which requires a hinge-side approach.  On the pull side of the door, provide a path of travel at least 60 inches wide when the approach is a side approach from the hinge side and there is a minimum of 36 inches to the latch side of the door, OR provide a path of travel between 54 inches and 59 inches wide when the approach is a side approach from the hinge side and there is a minimum of 42 inches to the latch side of the door.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(b).

 

(3) Women's Only:  The toilet room lacks adequate turning space.  Provide an unobstructed turning space at least 60 inches in diameter or a T-shaped space complying with Fig. 3(b).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.3, 4.2.3, Fig. 3.

 

(4) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is greater than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 5 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(5) Men's Only:  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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(6) Lavatory

 

(a) The apron's bottom edge is 27 ½ inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(b) The hardware is knob hardware which requires tight grasping, turning, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

(7) Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(a) The toilet seat height is 20-21 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, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

 

(b) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(c) The toilet paper dispenser is above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

(d) The side grab bar does not meet the Standards.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

(e) The closer end of the rear grab bar to the side wall is 9 inches and the rear grab bar is mounted 37 inches above the finished floor.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

(f) Men's Only:  The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

d.         Boat Ramp Parking (existing):  Although 1 of the 17 parking spaces is designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, the designated space lacks a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Access and a designation of the space as "van accessible," the space is covered with debris such that the surface is not firm, stable, and slip resistant, and the space is not on the shortest accessible route to the boat ramp. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

e.         Playground Parking (existing):  There are two parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, however, both spaces are narrower than 96 inches, they both lack vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access, and neither is designated as "van accessible."  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

8.         By December 31, 2010, the City will complete the following modifications to Camelot Community Center, located at 9270 Cady Avenue:

 

a.         Parking:  Although there are 70 parking spaces with 6 designated as reserved for people with disabilities, the 4 spaces in the ‘lower lot' are each narrower than 96 inches and some spaces lack vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         The main accessible entrance lacks signage with the International Symbol of Access.  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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

c.         There are many ramps, most of which do not have handrails on both sides; many have other problems, too, including no handrail extensions, inadequate level landings at changes of direction, excessive cross-slopes, and others.  Provide at least one accessible route connecting all elements.  Wherever the slope of a walkway exceeds 1:20, 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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

d.         Elevator

 

i. The door protective opening device does not automatically reopen without contact and, after reopening, the doors do not stay open at least 20 seconds and the car doors do not remain open fully 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

ii. The door to the emergency communications system requires tight grasping, pinching or turning of the wrist to operate, the operation instructions lack raised characters and Braille, and the emergency communication 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

e.         Upper Level Drinking Fountains:  The "high" fountain is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

f.          Upper Level Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls (existing).  For each:

 

(1) Toilet Stall for People Who Use Wheelchairs

 

(i) Women's Only:  The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4. 

 

(ii) The distance of the farther end of the rear grab bar to the side wall is 38-39 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

ii. Men's and Women's Single-User Toilet Rooms (Upper Level - Senior Meeting Room)

 

(1) The toilet room lacks accessible signage.  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.

 

(2) The door swings into the required clear floor space at the toilet.  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.  Alternatively, provide an accessible door lock.

 

(3) The overall length of the side grab bar is 24 inches, and the distance of the further end to the rear wall is 31-39 inches.  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; mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finished floor; with a diameter between 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 29.

 

(4) The overall length of the rear grab bar is 24 inches, and the distance of the further end to the side wall is 31-32 inches. 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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

g.         Men's and Women's Locker Rooms.  For each:

 

i. The locker room lacks an accessible sign.  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 §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

ii. The pressure required to open the door exceeds 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iv. The bottom edge of the lavatory apron is 26 1/4 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

v. The faucet hardware requires tight grasping, twisting or turning of the wrist to operate.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

vi. Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(1) Women's Only:  The toilet seat height 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, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) Women's Only:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(3) Men's Only:  The farther toilet paper dispenser is more than 36 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

vii. Women's Only:  Although 1 of the 3 shower stalls has some elements for people with disabilities, its dimensions are 37-1/4 inches by 40 inches, rather than exactly 36 inches by 36 inches and there is no 12 inch overhang at the transfer bench clear floor space.  The shower head is not fixed at 48 inches.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

viii. Men's Only:  Although 1 of the 3 shower stall has some elements designed for persons with disabilities, there is no 12 inch overhang at the transfer seat, the stall measures 38 inches by 43-1/2 inches, the seat is mounted at 19-3/4 inches above the finished floor, and the shower head is fixed at 72 inches high.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

 

ix. The bench in the locker area is 11 inches deep, 15-3/4 inches above the finished floor, and is not attached to a wall. Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

9.         By December 31, 2014, the City will complete the following modifications to Fontenelle Park (Golf Course & Pavilion Only), located at 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.

 

a.         Golf Clubhouse

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 43 parking spaces with 2 designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, both spaces are narrower than 96 inches. 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Drinking Fountain

 

(1) The knee space height is 25- 3/4 inches and the knee depth is 10 inches; the clear floor space configuration does not allow for a parallel approach. Provide a drinking fountain with clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the finished floor or ground of at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 to 19 inches deep; 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15.5(1), Figs. 27(a), (b).

 

(2) No fountain is provided for persons with trouble 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 "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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

iii. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms.  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

(3) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(4) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 7 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(5) Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(a) Men's Only:  The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(b) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(c) Men's Only:  The toilet paper dispenser is 39 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

b.         Park Pavilion

 

i. Parking:  There are two lots (one upper and one lower) and neither has spaces marked, even though 2 spaces have vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access and one is marked "van-accessible."  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide at least one van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. Ramp Between Parking Lot and Front of Building:  The ramp lacks handrail extensions and the distance between the handrail and the wall varies between 1-½  and 2-1/4 inches. Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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 1½ 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.  Standards § 4.8.5.

 

iii. Pavilion

 

(1) No wheelchair accessible picnic tables are provided on the upper or lower levels.  Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

(2) Lower Level:  The short ramp lacks adequate edge protection.  Provide edge protection at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.7.

 

iv. Upper Level Assembly Area:  There is no accessible route to the stage/platform.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

v. Drinking Fountains:  On both upper and lower levels, there is no fountain that is accessible to persons who have difficulty bending or stooping.  Provide at least one 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

vi. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls (Upper Level).  For each:

 

(1) The toilet room lacks an accessible sign.  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. 

 

(2) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(3) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(4) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 7 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(5) Men's Only:  The bottom edge of the lavatory apron is 27-¾ inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

(6) The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered 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.

 

(7) Although there is a toilet stall that contains some elements to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities (parallel grab bars, a raised toilet, etc.), there is no stall that is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

vii. Men's and Women's Locker Rooms (Lower Level).  For each:

 

(1) The locker room lacks an accessible sign.  Provide a 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.

 

(2) The pressure required to open both the outer and inner doors is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(3) Women's:  There are two doors in a series with the vestibule configured to provide only 34 inches of clearance between the doors, when the door that swings into the vestibule is open 90 degrees.  Provide a designated accessible entrance that has at least one active leaf with 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 a minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors of 48 inches plus the width of any door swinging into the space, with doors swinging in either the same direction or away from the space between the doors; 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 ½ 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, 26.

 

(4) Women's:  The outer door lacks adequate maneuvering space on the latch side of the pull side, which requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(5) Men's:  There are two doors in a series with the vestibule configured in such a way that movement inside the vestibule is restricted for persons who use wheelchairs, because there is inadequate clearance for a pull-side latch-side approach for the outer door.  On the pull side of the door, provide a path of travel at least 48 inches wide for a side approach and at least 24 inches of clear maneuvering space adjacent to the latch side of the door.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(c).

 

(6) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(7) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is higher than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(8) The bottom leading edge of the sanitary napkin dispenser is higher than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends 7 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(9) The lavatory pipes are not covered or 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.

 

(10) Although one of the 2 toilet stalls is loosely configured in the "alternate" stall configuration, there is no toilet that is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

(11) There is no shower stall provided that is accessible to people who use wheelchairs. Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

(12) The bench in the locker area is 9 ½  inches wide, it lacks adequate clear floor space, and is not attached to a wall. Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

viii. Computer Room

 

(1) The door has knob hardware which requires tight grasping, pinching or turning of the wrist to operate.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

(2) None of the built-in computer desks are accessible to people who use wheelchairs.  Provide a computer on a table or counter 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 writing surface between 28 and 34 inches above the finished floor.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.2.4.1, 4.32.

 

10.       By December 31, 2013, the City will complete the following modifications to Hanscom Park (Pool, Pavilion, & Tennis Center), located at 3201 Woolworth Avenue:

 

a.         Tennis Center

 

i. At the upper lot and entrance, there is no directional signage telling people with disabilities that wheelchair access to the tennis playing surface is from the lower parking lot and 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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

ii. At the lower lot and entrance, there is no directional signage telling people with disabilities that wheelchair access to the spectator level is from the upper parking lot and 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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

iii. In the upper lot, although 3 of the 34 parking spaces are designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, there are no vertical signs and the space that is served by a wider access aisle lacks a vertical sign indicating that it is "van-accessible."  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

iv. In the lower lot, the 2 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities are both narrower than 96 inches and lack sufficient demarcation.  One of the vertical signs can be obstructed by parked vehicles.  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

v. On the lower level, the ramp from the parking lot lacks adequate edge protection.  Provide edge protection at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.7.

 

vi. Upper Level Entrance

 

(1) The door threshold is 2 inches and is not beveled.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

(2) The door thumb latch hardware requires tight grasping to operate.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

vii. Interior Stairs:  The interior stairs which provide the only interior access between levels do not have handrails on both sides, the handrail that is provided is 32 ½ inches above the stair nosings, the handrail lacks adequate extensions, and it is square in shape with a ‘diameter' of 2 inches.  Provide stairs with closed risers, uniform tread width and riser height, a tread depth of at least 11 inches measured from riser to riser, and nosings, treads, and risers that otherwise comply fully with the Standards.  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 1½ 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 §§ 4.1.3(4), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.9.

 

viii. The interior doors to the tennis courts have round knob hardware.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

ix. The main route to the west tennis courts is down some stairs and is not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  There is an accessible interior route around the side of the building.  Provide directional signage at the main route to the west tennis courts, indicating the location of the accessible route to the west tennis courts.

 

x. Drinking Fountain

 

(1) The drinking fountain has a spout that is 39 inches above the finished floor.  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 that otherwise complies with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

(2) The bottom leading edge of the fountain is 30 inches above the finished floor, it extends 8 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

xi. Men's and Women's Locker Rooms (altered).  For each:

 

(1) Men's:  The toilet room sign is not mounted on the latch side of the door.   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.

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

(3) Women's:  There is no directional signage at the inaccessible toilet stalls directing persons using wheelchairs to the accessible toilet stall in another part of the locker room.  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.

 

(4) Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(a) The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(b) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(c) Men's:  The toilet centerline is 19 inches.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(5) Women's:  The "transfer" shower is missing a 12 inch overhang at the transfer seat, the grab bar is incorrectly placed, the grab bar is mounted at 39-1/2 inches above the finished floor, and the shower soap dispenser is mounted at 65 inches above the finished floor.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

(6) Men's:  The "transfer" shower stall is missing a 12 inch overhang at the transfer seat, the controls are not on the wall opposite the seat, and the soap dispenser is mounted too high.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

(7) The bench is less than 24 inches deep.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

(8) Men's:  The towel hooks are too high.  Provide a 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.         Pool

 

i. Accessible Route:  The width of the route is constricted to 30 ½ inches at the left gate and to 30 inches at the right gate.  Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site 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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

ii. Outdoor Showers:  The "transfer" shower stall for persons who use wheelchairs is 44 inches wide by 43 inches deep and the seat does not extend the full depth of the stall.  Provide a shower in this location that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

iii. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The air dryer is a protruding object, as its bottom leading edge is 41 inches above the finished floor and it extends 6 inches into the circulation path.  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.

 

(2) Men's Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users:  The toilet stall door swings out, diminishing the maneuvering clearance on the pull side of the stall door to an impermissible extent.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

iv. There is no drinking fountain provided for persons 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 "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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

c.         Pavilion

 

i. Parking:  Although there are 39 parking spaces with 2 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, one space is only 91 inches wide, there is no access aisle that is wide enough to serve a van-accessible space, and there is no "van-accessible" signage.  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. The ramp to the main entrance does not have any handrails.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.8.5.

 

iii. Exterior Entrance to Main Level of Pavilion:   The pressure required to open the inner door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iv. Drinking Fountain:  The water flow height is insufficient and no fountain is provided for 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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

v. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is in excess of 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

(3) 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

(4) The soap dispenser requires two hands to operate and it is located over an obstruction.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.27.4, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(5) The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is 45 inches above the finished floor, it extends 8 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

(6) When deployed, the diaper deck is 42 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.

 

(7) Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(a) Women's:  The toilet centerline is 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(b) The toilet 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.27.4.

 

(c) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

11.       By December 31, 2014, the City will complete the following modifications to Gallagher Park (Pool Only), located at 2936 N. 5th Street:

 

a.         Parking:  Although there are 81 parking spaces with 3 designated spaces as reserved for people with disabilities, the space designated as "van accessible" is only 92 inches wide and lacks sufficient demarcation; the third space is only 93 inches wide and lacks a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Access; and the second and third spaces designated for persons with disabilities are not level.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 3 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         There is no accessible route to the play equipment and bench.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

c.         Men's and Women's Locker Rooms (Bathhouse).  For each:

 

i. The locker room signage from the pool deck entrance is not on wall to the latch side of the door.  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 §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

ii. The threshold from the pool deck is greater than ½ inch and is not beveled.  Provide a door with a threshold no greater than ¼ inch, or between ¼ inch and ½ inch and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

iii. Men's:  The lavatory faucet hardware is twist-style.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

iv. The bottom leading edge of the air dryer is more than 27 inches above the finished floor, it extends more than 4 inches into the circulation route, and it is, therefore, a protruding object.  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.

 

v. Toilet Stall for Wheelchair Users

 

(1) The overall length of the side grab bar is 36 inches and the distance of its further end to the rear wall is 44 ½ -46 inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

(2) The distance of the closer end of the rear grab bar to the side wall is 8 ½-10  inches.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

(3) Women's:  Although there are 6 toilet stalls, there is no "alternate" stall provided.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

vi. Women's Roll-In Shower:  The folding transfer seat is 4 inches from the side wall, the grab bar is not properly configured, the soap dish is not within accessible reach ranges and the shower head cannot be used as both a fixed shower head and a hand held.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

vii. Men's Roll-In Shower:  The folding transfer seat is too far from the side wall and is 20 inches above the finished floor, the grab bar is improperly configured, and the shower head cannot be used as both a fixed shower held and a hand held unit.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

viii. The benches in the dressing room are 16 inches deep, 16 inches above the finished floor, and not attached to any wall.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

12.       By December 31, 2012, the City will complete the following modifications to Fire Station #41, located at 4515 N. 61st Street; alternatively, as a program access measure, the City will discontinue making this Fire Station available to the public, in which case the following provisions will be moot:

 

a.         Although there are 15 parking spaces, there is no parking space designated as reserved for people with disabilities.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         The route from the parking lot to the front entrance is very sloped and the surface, due to deterioration, is no longer 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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

c.         Exterior Entrance:  The entrance has knob hardware that requires tight grasping, twisting or turning of the wrist to operate.  Additionally, there is a step up to the entrance.  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 ½ 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.

 

d.         The drinking fountain is not accessible to persons with disabilities.  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.  Additionally, 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

e.         Although 2 telephones are provided for public use, neither is accessible to persons with disabilities.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

 

f.          Unisex Single-User Toilet Room

 

i. The paper towel dispenser requires tight grasping and pinching.  Provide a paper towel 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).  Standards §§ 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.4.

 

ii. The rear grab bar is only 24 inches long.  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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 30.

 

13.       By December 31, 2008, the City will complete the following modifications to Abrahams Library, located at 5111 N. 9th Street:

 

a.         Parking:  There are 101 parking spaces with 4 spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, but all 4 spaces for persons with disabilities are narrower than 96 inches and 2 have no access aisles.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 4 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Permanent Room Signs:  Not all of the permanent room number signs have raised and Braille 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 §§ 4.1.2(7), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.

 

c.         Some of the interior doors have round, knob-style hardware.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

d.         Although audible alarms are provided, there are no visual alarms in some of the meeting rooms, toilet rooms, or the lobby.  Provide visual alarm devices in toilet rooms 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.3.

 

e.         Public Phones

 

i. The TTY is located behind the counter in the library and there is no signage advising of its availability.  Provide at least one accessible public TTY with appropriate signage.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(17)(c), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.7(3), 4.31.9.

 

ii. The telephone counter knee space – which requires a forward approach and reach – is 33 ½ inches high, 24 inches wide and 11 inches deep; the highest operable part is 56 inches above the finished floor; and it lacks volume control.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.31, 4.30.7(2).

 

f.          Drinking Fountain:  The high fountain is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable. 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.

 

g.         The men's and women's toilet rooms near the entrance are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide signage to the unisex, single-user accessible toilet room.  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.

 

h.         Unisex, Single-User Toilet Room:  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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

14.       By December 31, 2012, the City will complete the following modifications to Fire Station #55, located at 2909 N. 144th Street:

 

a.         Parking (altered):  Although 2 of the 29 parking spaces are designated as reserved for people with disabilities, there is no space designated as "van-accessible."  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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Front and Rear Exterior Entrances.  For each:  The door threshold is greater than ½ inch and is not beveled.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

15.       By December 31, 2009, the City will complete the following modifications to the Blue Lion Center, located at 2421 N 24th Street:

 

a.         Parking:  Although 1 of the 23 parking spaces is designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, the access aisle is only 52 inches wide and the space is not designated as "van-accessible."   On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Exterior Entrance:  The inner door requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

c.         The mailboxes inside the vestibule area are protruding objects, with the bottom leading edge at 32 inches above the finished floor and projecting 7 inches into the circulation path.  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.

 

d.         Telephone:  Although a free public phone is provided as the only way to file unemployment insurance claims or to conduct a job search, there is no TTY.  Provide at least one accessible public TTY with appropriate signage.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(17)(c), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.7(3), 4.31.9.

 

e.         Ramp:  The ramp inside the building has an extremely steep slope and inadequate handrail extensions.  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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.  Alternatively, provide another means of vertical access connecting these levels, such as a wheelchair lift.  If a lift is provided, ensure that is on an accessible route; has interior dimensions of at least 30 inches by 48 inches; facilitates unassisted entry, operation, and exit; has a floor surface that is firm, stable, and slip-resistant, or, if carpeted, has a carpet with a pile that is no more than ½ inch deep; has a change of level at the entrance that is no more than ½ inch and beveled.  Ensure that the lift has operating controls that are located between 15 and 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or between 9 and 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that are usable with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate; and that require a force no greater than 5 lbf to operate.  Standards § 4.11.

 

f.          Interior Doors

 

i. The doors to the second floor office and to the Goodwill Industries on the lobby level have round door knobs.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

ii. The door to the Youth Services Unit on the lobby level requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

g.         Alarms:  In the second floor office, the lower level conference rooms, the Goodwill Industries office on the lobby level, and the Youth Service Unit on the lobby level, although audible alarms are provided, there are no visual alarms.  Provide visual alarm devices in toilet rooms 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.3.

 

h.         Men's and Women's Single-User Toilet Rooms Close to the Ramp (altered).  For each:

 

i. The signage is mounted on the door.   Provide a toilet room sign 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.

 

ii. The door requires in excess of 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. The toilet seat cover dispenser is outside of the reach ranges for persons who use wheelchairs.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

iv. Men's:  The lavatory counter is 35-1/4 inches above the finished floor.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2, Fig. 31.

 

v. Men's:  The toilet centerline is 20-1/2 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

i.          Toilet Rooms with Stalls Near Ramp (existing):  Many of the elements in these rooms, including the toilet stalls, in these rooms are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide directional signage to the nearby accessible single-user toilet rooms and discontinue the use of the International Symbol of Access on the inaccessible toilet rooms with stalls.  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.

 

j.          Drinking Fountain Near Ramp (existing):  There is no fountain provided for persons 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 "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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

k.         Elevator (altered)

 

i. No audible signals are provided.  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 "up" or "down;" and that visible signals are mounted so that their centerline is at least 72 inches above the lobby floor, they are at least 2½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.4, Fig. 20.

 

ii. After reopening in response to an obstruction, the doors stay open only 5 to 8 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

iii. The car control buttons do not have Braille and the main entry floor is not designated with a raised star.  Provide car control buttons that are at least ¾ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.12, Fig. 23.

 

iv. Emergency Communications:  The system is not identified by a raised symbol and lettering and the system does not work without voice communication, as the operator cannot determine where the call is coming from unless callers announce their location.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

l.          The fire extinguishers outside of the elevators on all levels are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  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.

 

16.       By December 31, 2011, the City will complete the following modifications to Adams Park Community Center, located at 3121 Bedford Avenue:

 

a.         Parking:  The accessible parking signs may be obstructed by parked vehicles.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Front Entrance:  The threshold is 1 3/4 inches high.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

c.         Ramp to Meeting Room:  The handrail extension at the bottom of the ramp is not parallel with the ground surface; the handrail configuration is hard to grasp; and the handrail ends do not return smoothly to a post or 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; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60 inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.  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.

 

d.         Ramp to Classroom:  The handrail extension at the bottom of the ramp is not parallel with the ground surface; the handrail configuration is hard to grasp; and the handrail ends do not return smoothly to a post or 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; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60 inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.  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.

 

e.         Ramp To Indoor Basketball Court and Lockers:  There is a 2-1/4 inch gap between the handrail and the wall; the handrails do not have parallel extensions to the ground surface at the top and bottom of the ramp; and the handrail configuration makes it difficult to grip.  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; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60 inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.  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.

 

f.          Rear Entrance:  The threshold is 3/4 inches.  Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

g.         Drinking Fountain in Main Lobby:  There is no fountain that is accessible to people who have trouble bending or stooping.  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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

h.         Meeting Room

 

i. There is inadequate maneuvering clearance on the pull/latch side of the door.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

ii. The door opening pressure is greater than 5 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. The kitchen serving counter is 40 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, or other means.  Standards §§ 4.1.1(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

iv. The kitchen serving counter is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

i.          Classroom:  The door has knob-style hardware.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

j.          Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls (Main Level).  For each:

 

i. The signage 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

ii. The door requires more than 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iv. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

v. The bottom edge of the apron height of the lavatory is 26 inches above the finished floor.  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.

 

vi. The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered or otherwise protected against contact.  Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Standards § 4.19.4.

 

vii. None of the toilet stalls are accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

viii. Women's:  The tampon dispenser is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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 § 4.4.

 

k.         Men's and Women's Locker Rooms (Lower Level).  For each:

 

i. The signage is inaccessible.  Provide a locker 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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iv. The bottom edge of the apron height of the lavatory is 26 inches above the finished floor.  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.

 

v. The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered or otherwise protected against contact.  Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact.  Standards § 4.19.4.

 

vi. None of the toilet stalls are accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

vii. There is no accessible bench provided in the dressing area.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

viii. The locker hardware requires tight grasping and pinching to operate.  Provide at least one locker 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.4.

 

ix. The gang shower has a 6 inch lip and is inaccessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

l.          Pathways to Archery Field and Outdoor Basketball Courts:  The paved path is not maintained and, in its present state, is inaccessible to people who use wheelchairs.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

17.       By December 31, 2012, the City will complete the following modifications to Benson Park, Pavilion, and Ice Arena, located at 6920 Military Avenue:

 

a.         Pavilion

 

i. North Parking Lot (alterations standards apply):  Although 3 of the 34 parking spaces are designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, none is designated as "van-accessible" and the pavement markings on all 3 designated spaces are very faded.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and at least 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

ii. South Parking Lot (alterations standards apply): Although 3 of the more than 50 parking spaces are designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, the space that is marked as "van-accessible" is only 91 inches wide and its adjacent access aisle is only 64 inches wide and the third designated space has no adjoining access aisle.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

iii. Route from South Parking Lot (alterations standards apply): There is no curb cut to enable patrons who park in the designated accessible parking spaces in the South lot to get onto the grass or sidewalk levels, without going in traffic the length of the building to the north side of the Pavilion.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.

 

iv. Ramp from North Parking Lot to Main Level Entrance (alterations standards apply):  The handrail extensions at the bottom of the ramp are not parallel with the ground surface and the handrails varies between 1-1/2 and 3 inches from the wall.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.5.

 

v. Main Level (alterations standards apply)

 

(1) There are two steps up to the stage, with no vertical means of access for persons with disabilities.  Provide an accessible route connecting the wheelchair seating locations to all spaces used by performers.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.33.5.

 

(2) The high drinking fountain is a protruding object and  not detectable by a 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 § 4.4.

 

(3) Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(a) The door opening pressure exceeds 5 lbs.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(b) The lavatory and air dryer are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  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.

 

(c) Men's:  The toilet height is 21 ½ inches, measured to the top of the seat.  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, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

 

(d) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 3/4 inch under the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object, such as the toilet paper dispenser.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

vi. Picnic Deck at Rear of Pavilion (existing; program access standard applies):  There are no tables accessible to people who use wheelchairs. Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

vii. Pavilion's Lower Level (existing; program access standard applies)

 

(1) Year-Round Toilet Rooms:  The Pavilion contains heated Men's and Women's toilet rooms, built into the basement of the Pavilion and available year-round to park visitors, accessed from the exterior rear of the building.  These toilet rooms are kept unlocked during the day and are the only toilet facilities available to the public, except when the main level of the Pavilion has been reserved.  Neither of these toilet rooms are accessible, as each is down a flight of stairs, the entry doors are very narrow, and they do not contain any accessible features.  Provide nearby heated accessible toilet facilities that are available during all hours these inaccessible facilities are available to the public, and provide signage indicating their availability.

 

(2) Glassed-in Picnic Area:  Also on this lower inaccessible level is a heated, glassed-in picnic area.  Provide a nearby accessible heated, glassed-in picnic area that is available on the same basis as is the inaccessible facility, and provide signage indicating its availability.

 

b.         Ice Arena (existing; program access standard applies)

 

i. Parking:  The access aisle adjoining the "van accessible" parking space is too narrow.  Provide a designated van accessible parking space that is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(5)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6.3, Fig.9.

 

ii. Route:  There are two 6 inch steps with short handrails leading to the entrance, and another 6 inch step at the entry door.  Provide at least one accessible route into the facility 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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

iii. Lobby

 

(1) The service counter in the main lobby is 42 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

(2) The service counter for the skate rental is 39 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

iv. Ice Rink

 

(1) The door onto the ice surface has an opening pressure exceeds 5 lbs.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) The route around the ice rink to the left as one enters is only 30 inches wide at a point.  Provide an accessible route with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.3, 4.13.5.

 

(3) Although other spectator seating is provided, there is no designated seating for people in wheelchairs.  Provide a reasonable number of wheelchair seating areas, 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 §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.5, 4.33.

 

(4) The granite threshold at the door leading onto the ice exceeds ½ inch high and is not beveled.  Provide a door with a threshold no greater than ¼ inch, or between ¼ inch and ½ inch and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

(5) Although a lower drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

v. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) Women's:  The route to the toilet room is restricted to 31 inches in width, due to the placement of a bench.  Provide an accessible route to the toilet room with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.3, 4.13.5.

 

(2) The signage is inaccessible.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

(3) The toilet room contains no features designed for use by persons with disabilities.  Provide a toilet room that contains at least one of each element that is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

(4) The toilet room contains protruding objects, such as the air dryer, that are not cane-detectable.  Throughout the toilet room, ensure that no objects have their bottom leading edges measuring between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor and 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.

 

18.       By December 21, 2011, the City will complete the following modifications to the Benson Community Center, located on 61st Street and Maple:

 

a.         Parking:  Although 1 of the 10 parking spaces has been designated for people with disabilities, no space is designated as "van accessible."  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Front Entrance:  The slope of the ramp leading to the front entrance exceeds the maximum allowable slope of 1:12, the ramp has no handrails, and there is no level landing at the top of the ramp where the front door is located (nor is there an automatic door opening device).  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 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

c.         Side Entrance:  There is a 4-inch step leading to this entrance.  Additionally, once inside this entrance, there is no accessible route to the elevator.  Provide accessible, directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at this entrance 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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

d.         Elevator

 

i. The hall audible arrival signal does not distinguish between "up" and "down" directions.  Ensure that audible signals sound once for the up direction and twice for the down direction or have verbal annunciators that say "up" or "down. Standards §§ 4.1.3(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.4, Fig. 20.

 

ii. After reopening in response to an obstruction, the doors stay open less than 20 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.6, 4.10.7, 4.10.8, Figs. 20, 21.

 

iii. A silent test call placed on the emergency communications system indicated that the system does not work without voice communication, as the person who answers the phone has not been trained regarding how to respond appropriately to silent calls, such as those from persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Provide a two-way communication system such that it does not require voice communication. Standards §§ 4.1.3(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.10.14.

 

e.         Basement Men's and Women's Locker Rooms:  These locker rooms are not accessible to persons with disabilities.  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 and locker rooms indicating the location of the nearest accessible toilet rooms, 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.

 

f.          Activity Office:  The door opening pressure exceeds 5 lbs.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

g.         Upstairs Bingo Room:  Each leaf of the double doors is 30 inches, measured from the stop to the face of the door, when open 90 degrees.  Provide a door with a clear opening of 32 inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.5, Fig. 24.

 

h.         Bleachers Above Basketball Court

 

i. The route to the spectator seating is restricted to 25 inches in width.  Provide an accessible route to the spectator seating with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.3, 4.13.5.

 

ii. There are no wheelchair locations at the spectator seating.  Provide at least 2 wheelchair seating areas, 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 §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.5, 4.33.

 

i.          First Floor Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls (Near Activity Room).  For each:

 

i. The signage is inaccessible.  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.

 

ii. The door requires more than 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

iii. The air dryer is mounted with its bottom leading edge 37 inches above the finished floor, protrudes 7 inches from the wall and is not detectable by a 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 § 4.4.

 

iv. The lavatory hot water and drain pipes are not covered or 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.

 

v. Women's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities:  The clear floor space in the toilet stall for persons with disabilities is only 48 inches wide; the flush control is on the "closed" side of the stall; the coat hook is inaccessible; the toilet paper dispenser is mounted at 41 inches above the finished floor on the opposite wall of the side grab bar; and the overall length of the rear grab bar is 25 inches.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

vi. Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities:  The clear floor space is only 43 inches wide; the toilet centerline is 19 inches from the side wall; the coat hook is inaccessible; the toilet paper dispenser is mounted on the opposite wall of the side grab bar; and the overall length of the rear grab bar is 25 inches.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

j.          Men's and Women's Third Floor Toilet Rooms with Stalls (Near Bingo Room).  For each:

 

i. The signage is inaccessible.  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.

 

ii. Door

 

(1) The door requires more than 5 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b). 

 

(2) The door knob requires tight grasping and twisting of the wrist.  Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.  Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

 

(3) Men's:  The door threshold is 3 inches high.  Provide a door with a threshold no greater than ¼ inch, or between ¼ inch and ½ inch and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

 

(4) Men's:  The door swings into the 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.2.

 

(5) Men's:  There is inadequate maneuvering clearance on the latch/pull side of the door, which requires a forward approach.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

iii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.6.

 

iv. The air dryer is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

v. Lavatory

 

(1) The faucet requires tight grasping and twisting of the wrist.  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 §§ 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

(2) The hot water and drain pipes are not covered or 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.

 

(3) Women's:  The bottom edge of the apron is 26 inches above the finished floor.  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.

 

vi. Men's Toilet Stall:  The stall door swings into the clear floor space required at the toilet; the stall is not wide enough; the toilet paper dispenser is mounted on the opposite wall of the side grab bar; the coat hook is inaccessible; and the grab bars are not long enough.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

vii. Women's: Toilet Stall:  The door swings into the stall; the toilet centerline is 26 inches to the side wall; the toilet seat height is 15 inches above the finished floor; the coat hook is inaccessible; and the side grab bar is too short in length.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

 

k.         Drinking Fountain Near Activity Room:  Although a lower drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

l.          Drinking Fountain Near Bingo Room:  The water flow is 6 inches from the front of the fountain; the controls require tight grasping and twisting of the wrist; and there is no access for people who have trouble 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

19.       By December 31, 2012, the City will complete the following modifications to Hitchcock Park and Motto McLean Ice Arena, located at 4220 "Q" Street:

 

a.         Park (General)

 

i. Baseball Fields

 

(1) Although 6 parking spaces are designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, three of these spaces are missing vertical signs with the International Symbol of Access.  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.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

 

(2) There is no accessible route from the parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities and the playing fields.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

(3) Public Restrooms Near Baseball Fields: There is no accessible route to the restrooms and the restrooms contain no accessible features for persons with disabilities.  Provide an accessible route to these toilet rooms and bring the toilet rooms into compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution such as posting signage directing patrons with disabilities to the nearest accessible toilet rooms.

 

b.         Swimming Pool Men's and Women's Locker Rooms.  For each:

 

i. The signage is inaccessible.  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.

 

ii. The air dryer is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

iii. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet seat height is 15-1/4 inches.  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, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is 44 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

 

(4) The distance of the farther end of the side grab bar is 49-1/2 inches 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, 4.17.6, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

(5) Women's:  The toilet centerline is 17 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(6) Women's:  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, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

 

iv. Men's Roll-In" Shower in Gang-Style Shower Area:  There is a 4 inch high curb at the entrance to the shower area; the grab bars are not properly configured; and the soap dispenser is not reachable from the transfer bench.  Provide a shower in this room that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

v. Women's "Roll-In" Shower in Gang-Style Shower Area:  The grab bars are not properly configured and the soap dispenser is not reachable from the transfer bench.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, dispensers, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

vi. The dressing room does not have any accessible mirror.  Provide one full-length mirror, measuring at least 18 inches wide by 54 inches high, mounted in a position affording a view to a person on the bench as well as to a person in a standing position.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35, 4.30, 4.26.3, 4.2, 4.3, Fig. 3.

 

vii. The dressing room bench is only 16 inches high, only 16 inches deep, and is not attached at a wall.  Provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

c.         Ice Arena

 

i. The outside picnic tables have fixed benches that prevent people who use wheelchairs from approaching the tables.  Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

ii. Interior Elements - General

 

(1) The interior doors at the entrance require 10 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) The fire extinguisher box is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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.

 

(3) The non-fixed bench inside the door of the meeting room blocks the maneuvering clearance and the accessible route into the room.   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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

 

(4) The tables at the snack bar inside the facility have inadequate knee clearance and are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

iii. The main counter has a lower area for persons who use wheelchairs, but it is blocked by the placement of a gum ball game in front of it and a computer on the counter.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(1), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

iv. The snack bar service counter has a lower portion for persons who use wheelchairs, but its width is mostly taken up by condiment dispensers.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(1), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

 

v. The ramp at the end of the ice rink near the snack bar entrance has handrails that are too high and that do not have appropriate extensions at the top and bottom of the ramp that are parallel with the ground surface.   Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.5.

 

vi. The interior doors between the snack bar and the ice rink area require 12 to 20 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

vii. Although many bleachers are provided for spectators, there is only space for one spectator who uses a wheelchair.  Provide the number of wheelchair seating areas required by table 4.1.3(19)(a)), 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 §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.5, 4.33.

 

viii. The Coaches' Room is up 4 steps and the door to the room has a round knob.  Provide an accessible route to this room, or provide a program access solution.

 

ix. The Players' Boxes are up steps and are not accessible.  Provide an accessible route to the Players' Boxes, or provide a program access solution.

 

x. Men's and Women's Locker Area Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The signage is mounted in the wrong location.  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.

 

(2) The door requires 10-11 pounds of force to operate.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(3) Men's: The air dryer is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  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) Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(a) The toilet centerline is 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(b) 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, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

 

xi. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls Near Ice Rink.  For each: Except for the visual alarm, there are no accessible features in this toilet room.  Bring all the features of this room into compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution, such as posting signage directing users to the accessible Men's toilet room near the locker area.

 

xii. Team Locker Rooms

 

(1) The fixed benches in each of the Team Locker Rooms are only 17-1/2 inches deep.  In each, provide a 24 inch by 48 inch bench fixed to the wall along the bench's longer dimension.  Ensure that the bench has sufficient structural strength and is mounted with its surface between 17 inches and 19 inches above the finished floor.  Provide clear floor space alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(21), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.35.4, 4.26.3.

 

(2) The shower head of the "roll-in" shower in Locker Room A is mounted too high.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

(3) Locker Rooms B, C, and D have shower stalls but no accessible showers.  Bring the elements of these rooms into full compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution.

 

(4) The hockey stick racks in Locker Room D are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  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.

 

xiii. Although an accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

d.         Lagoon

 

i. Parking

 

(1) The parking space designated as reserved for persons with disabilities does not have a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Access.  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.  Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

 

(2) There is a built-up curb ramp in the access aisle serving the parking space designated as reserved for persons with disabilities.  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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.6, 4.5.1, 4.6.3.

 

ii. The pathway from the parking lot to the playground and pavilion has slopes that, at times, are steep enough to be ramps under the Standards.  Even in these steeper areas, though, there are no handrails.  Where the slope of the pathway exceeds 1:20, provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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 §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.5.

 

iii. In places, the concrete pathway from the parking lot to the playground and pavilion is so broken up that it would be impassable for some people who use wheelchairs and there is no accessible route provided to the barbeque grills.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

20.       By December 31, 2007, the City will complete the modifications listed below to Rosenblatt Stadium, located at 1300 Bert Murphy Boulevard, unless doing so is technically infeasible.  If the City believes that an action otherwise required by this section is technically infeasible, it shall immediately notify the Department and shall work cooperatively with the Department to identify and implement alternative barrier removal measures that would provide the greatest degree of accessibility that it is technically feasible to provide, or will provide an appropriate program access solution:

 

a.         Parking (altered):  Although 26 of the 1594 parking spaces have been designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, none are "van-accessible," most of the designated spaces are narrower than 96 inches, and the pavement markings are unclear.  On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 4 van accessible spaces and 22 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 "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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

 

b.         Entrances:  There are 3 entrances to the stadium.  The main entrance is accessible and the accessible parking is located closest to this entrance.  The 2 side entrances (one on each side of the stadium) are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs because of the sloped surfaces.  There is no signage at the 2 inaccessible entrances directing people with disabilities to the accessible main 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), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13, 4.30.

 

c.         Wheelchair Seating Areas (some are existing; some are altered):  There is insufficient wheelchair seating in the stadium, which reportedly has a stadium capacity of approximately 23,150.[1]  The Standards require 232 wheelchair spaces for a stadium of this size.  The stadium currently has 129 wheelchair spaces.  Additionally, the wheelchair seating is not dispersed throughout the stadium.  There is no designated accessible wheelchair seating in the first base line or third base line seating areas.  This seating is among the most desirable seating in a baseball stadium.  Only ten percent of the designated accessible wheelchair seating is located in the "infield" seating sections.  Over half of the designated accessible wheelchair seating is located in the general admission bleachers (often considered the least desirable and cheapest seating area).  Provide 232 wheelchair seating areas, 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 §§ 4.1.3(19)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.5, 4.33.

 

d.         Dugouts (altered element; alterations standard applies):  There is no accessible route into the dugouts from the field or between the dugouts and the locker rooms.  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 ½ 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

 

e.         Team Locker Rooms (Home and Visiting) (altered element; alterations standard applies)

 

i. The drinking fountains outside of both locker rooms are inaccessible to persons who use wheelchairs.   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. Standards §§ 4.1.3(10), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.

 

ii. The room signage is inaccessible.  For each room, 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.

 

iii. The air dryers are protruding objects.  Provide accessible routes in these locker rooms 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.

 

iv. The towel dispensers are 56 inches high and require a forward reach.   In each room, provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

v. There are no lower urinals and, in the Home Locker Room, there is inadequate clear floor space at the urinals.  In each room, 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 §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

vi. The towel hooks are inaccessible.  In each room, provide a towel 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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

vii. There are no toilet stalls for persons with disabilities.  In each room, provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

viii. None of the shower stalls or shower rooms contain accessible showers and there are 3 inch curbs at every entrance to the shower areas.  On an accessible route within each room, provide a shower that is exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at the shower opening.  Ensure that the shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35, 36, and 37, as applicable.  Standards § 4.21, Figs. 35, 36, 37.

 

ix. None of the player dressing room stalls are accessible to persons with disabilities.  In each room, provide at least one accessible dressing room on an accessible route with accessible signage indicating its location.  Ensure that each accessible dressing room fitted with swinging or sliding doors contains sufficient clear floor space to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn inside the room and that no door swings into any part of the turning space.  Ensure that private accessible dressing room fitted with curtained openings at least 32 inches wide contains either a clear space of 60 inches in diameter, or a "T" shaped turning space that complies with Fig. 3(b).  Provide a bench 24 inches by 48 inches fixed to the wall along the longer dimension and mounted between 17 and 19 inches above the finished floor to the top of the bench.  If mirrors are provided in dressing rooms of the same use, provide one full-length mirror, measuring at least 18 inches wide by 54 inches high, mounted in a position affording a view to a person on the bench as well as to a person in a standing position.  Standards §§ 4.35, 4.30, 4.26.3, 4.2, 4.3, Fig. 3.

 

x. The wet bar sinks have twist control faucets.  In each room, provide a wet bar sink 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 §§ 4.19.5, 4.27.4.

 

f.          Coaches' Locker Rooms

 

i. Although the Coaches' Locker Rooms are equipped with showers, lavatories, and toilet stalls, none of their elements are accessible to persons with disabilities.  Bring the elements of these rooms into full compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution.

 

ii. The paper towel dispensers in the Coaches' Locker Rooms are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

g.         Trainers' Rooms:  Although the Trainers' Rooms are equipped with toilets and lavatories, none of their elements are accessible to persons with disabilities.  Bring the elements of these rooms into full compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution.

 

h.         Stadium View Club (except as noted below, existing elements; program access standard applies)

 

i. The handrail along one side of the ramp from the stadium concourse to the Stadium View Club is not continuous, as it is interrupted in one area by 3 stacked utility pipes along the leg closest to the concourse.  The handrails do not extend at least 12 inches beyond the bottom of the ramp.  Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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 §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3.8, 4.8.5.

 

ii. The elevator used to access the Stadium View Club has an emergency communications system, but the system is not identified by raised symbol and lettering; the door to the emergency communications system cannot be opened without tight grasping and pinching, 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 § 4.10.14.

 

iii. Although an accessible drinking fountain is provided on Level 2 of the Stadium View Club, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.  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)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b).

 

iv. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls (Stadium View Club, Level 2; altered; alterations standard applies).  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is 12 pounds of force (women's) / 17 pounds of force (men's).  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

(3) Women's:  The tampon dispenser is a protruding object that is not cane-detectable.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

(4) Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(a) The stall is only 42 inches wide.  Provide clear floor space that complies with Fig. 30 at the toilet.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(b) The toilet centerline is 21 inches from the side wall or partition.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(c) No rear grab bar is 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 1¼ and 1½ inches; with 1½ inches between the grab bar and the wall; and at least 1½ 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.

 

i.          Press Box (added in 1996; alterations standards apply)

 

i. The elevator used to access the Press Box does not have an emergency communications system that complies with the Standards.  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 § 4.10.14.

 

ii. The self-serve soda fountain's dispensing feature is 58 ½ inches above the finish floor.  Provide a soda fountain dispenser with controls no higher than 48 inches above the finished floor for a front approach or 54 inches above the finished floor for a side approach.  Standards §§ 5.6, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 54.

 

iii. Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls.  For each:

 

(1) The pressure required to open the door is 13-15 pounds of force.  Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open.  Standards § 4.13.11(2)(b).

 

(2) Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(a) Men's:  The toilet centerline is 19 ½ inches from the side wall or partition.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(b) The toilet paper dispenser is inaccessible.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ 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.          Men's and Women's Single-User Toilet Rooms at Stadium Offices (Behind Ticket Counters) (existing element; program access standard applies).  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is not mounted on the wall to the latch side of the door.  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.

 

ii. The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

iii. The towel dispenser requires a forward reach at a height of 58 inches.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

iv. The toilet paper dispenser is not within reach.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted within reach, with its top at least 1½ inches under the side grab bar, and centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor.  Standards § 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

 

k.         Hall of Fame Room/ Assembly Area (on West side)

 

i. There are 2 entrances: (1) from the concourse area that is not accessible due to a step at the entry door and round door knobs; and (2) from the outside of the stadium, which is accessible.  There is no directional signage at the inaccessible and accessible entrances.  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.

 

ii. The concession counter top is too high.  Provide a portion of the main counter on an accessible route such that the counter is 60 inches minimum in length and between 28 and 34 inches in height, or provide service at accessible tables within the same area of the facility.  Standards § 5.2.

 

iii. The men's and women's toilet rooms with stalls are not accessible and contain no accessible features.  Bring these toilet rooms and their elements into full compliance with the Standards, or provide a program access solution.

 

l.          Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls in Left Field Lower Level (existing; program access standard applies).  For each:

 

i. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

ii. Women's:  The tampon dispenser and towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

iii. The towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the paper towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

iv. Men's:  The towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

v. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 19-20 inches.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) Women's:  The toilet 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, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

 

(3) Men's:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(4) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

vi. "Alternate" Stall for Ambulatory People with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

(2) Men's:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

m.        Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls At Concourse Along Third Base Line Near Sections O and P (completed in 1998; alterations standard applies).  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign lacks 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), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The towel dispensers require a forward reach at a height of 51 inches above the finish floor.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

iv. The towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the paper towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

v. Women's:  The tampon dispenser is a protruding object.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

vi. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) Men's:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

(3) Men's:  The accessible stall has pipes running down across the length of the stall 70 inches above the finish floor, creating an overhead hazard.  Provide an accessible route at this location with a minimum of 80 inches of clear head room throughout.  If the vertical clearance of an area adjoining an accessible route is reduced to less than 80 inches, provide a barrier to warn blind or visually-impaired persons.  Standards § 4.4.

 

vii. Women's "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory Persons with Disabilities:  The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

n.         Toilet Rooms with Stalls At Concourse Along Third Base Line (Women's Near Sections M-N-O; Men's Near Sections K-L-M).  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is mounted next to the "Exit" door instead of the "Entrance" door.  The entrance door has no accessible signage.  At the entry door, 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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The paper towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

iv. The towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the paper towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

v. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) Women's:  The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(2) Men's:  The toilet centerline is 19 inches to the side wall or partition.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

vi. Women's "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory People with Disabilities

 

(1) The partitions are 37 inches apart.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

o.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls At Concourse Behind Home Plate near the Main Entrance and Sections H-J-K.  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is mounted next to the "Exit" door instead of the "Entrance" door.  The entrance door has no accessible signage.  At the entry door, 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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The towel dispensers are located 57 ½ inches above the finish floor, with a side reach possible.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

iv. Women's: The tampon dispenser and paper towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

v. The towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the paper towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

vi. Women's:  The lavatory's top rim is 36 inches above the finished floor.  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.

 

vii. Women's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The toilet centerline is 17 inches.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is more than 36 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

viii. Men's Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities:  The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

ix. Women's "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The door is not self-closing and the partitions are not 36 inches apart.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is more than 36 inches from the rear wall.  Provide a toilet paper dispenser that is mounted with its top at least 1½ 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).

 

p.         Women's Toilet Room with Stalls At Concourse Along First Base Line Near Sections E-F (renovations completed in 1997; alterations standard applies)

 

i. The room signage is inaccessible.  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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The tampon dispenser and towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

iv. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

v. "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) The partitions are not 36 inches apart and there is no right grab bar (facing the toilet).  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

q.         Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls At Concourse Along First Base Line Near the Stadium View Club.  For each:

 

i. The toilet room sign is mounted next to the "Exit" door instead of the "Entrance" door.  The entrance door has no accessible signage.  At the entry door, 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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The towel dispensers require a side reach of 57 inches above the finished floor.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

iv. The paper towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the paper towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

v. The tampon dispenser in the women's room and some of the towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

vi. Men's:  The lavatory has a top rim that is more than 34 inches above the finish floor and the hot water and drain pipes are not covered or configured to protect against contact.  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; knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31; hot water and drain pipes covered or otherwise configured to protect against contact; clear floor space at least 30 inches wide and 48 inches deep centered on the lavatory; and 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 §§ 4.19.2, 4.19.3, 4.19.4, 4.19.5, 4.27.4, Figs. 31, 32.

 

vii. Women's:  The lavatory's hot pipes are not covered or 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.

 

viii. Men's:  The lower urinal has a rim height of 19 ½ inches.  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 §§ 4.18.2, 4.18.3, 4.18.4.

 

ix. Although 6 or more toilet stalls are provided, none is accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall at least 60 inches wide and at least 59 inches deep (or at least 56 inches deep with a wall-mounted toilet) such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers, comply with the Standards.  Standards §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17, 4.26, 4.27, Fig. 30.

 

x. "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory People with Disabilities

 

(1) The door is not self-closing.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is mounted above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

r.          Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms with Stalls At Right Field Ground Level Under General Admission Bleacher Section (completed in 2001-2002; alterations standard applies).  For each:

 

i. Women's:  The entry door does not have accessible signage.  At the entry door, 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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. Women's:  The tampon dispenser and towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

iv. Men's:  The towel dispensers require a side reach of 51 inches above the finish floor.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

v. The towel dispensers require tight grasping and pinching to advance the towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

vi. There is a cabinet in the women's toilet room with a bottom edge 64 ½ inches above the finish floor that extends 14 ½ inches into the circulation route and is, therefore, a protruding object.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

vii. Women's:  The lavatory's bottom edge of apron is 27 ½ inches above the finish floor.  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.

 

viii. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) Women's:  The toilet centerline is 16 inches from the side wall or partition.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

ix. Women's "Alternate" Toilet Stall for Ambulatory People with Disabilities

 

(1) The partitions are 38 inches apart.  Provide at least one stall that is exactly 36 inches wide with an outward swinging, self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Fig 30(d).  Standards §§ 4.22.4, Fig. 30(d).

 

(2) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

s.          Men's and Women's Toilet Room with Stalls At Center Field Ground Level Under General Admission Bleacher Section.  For each:

 

i. The entry door signage is inaccessible.  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.

 

ii. 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 §§ 4.1.3(14), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.28.1, 4.28.3.

 

iii. The tampon dispenser and paper towel dispensers are protruding objects.  Provide an accessible route in this room 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 § 4.4.

 

iv. The paper towel dispenser requires tight grasping and pinching to advance the towels.  Provide a paper towel dispenser with 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 § 4.27.4.

 

v. Men's:  The towel dispensers requires a forward reach at a height of 53 inches above the finish floor.  Provide a 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 §§ 4.27.2, 4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.

 

vi. Women's:  The lavatory's hot water and drain pipes are not covered or 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.

 

vii. Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities

 

(1) 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, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

 

(2) The coat hook is inaccessible.  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 §§ 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

 

(3) The toilet paper dispenser is located above the side grab bar and interferes with its use.  Provide a side grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any other object and that has no object, such as the toilet paper dispenser, that interferes with its use.  Standards §§ 4.17.6, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

 

(4) The side grab bar is less than 52 inches from the farther end to 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 § 4.17.6, Figs. 30(a), (d).

 

(5) Men's:  The toilet centerline is 19 inches from the side wall or partition.  Provide a toilet with a centerline that measures 18 inches from the near side wall.  Standards § 4.17.3, Fig. 30.

 

t.          The drinking fountains in the following locations are protruding objects.  At each, 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 § 4.4.

 

i. Left Field Lower Level Drinking Fountain Between Men's and Women's Toilet Rooms

ii. Concourse Drinking Fountain Along Third Base Line Near Women's Toilet Room (outside Sections M-N-O)

iii. Center Field Ground Level Drinking Fountain Under General Admission Bleacher Section

 

u.         Throughout the Concourse, there are advertising signs mounted to the walls.  The bottom edge of the signs are 31 inches above the finish floor and they extend 10 inches into the circulation route and, as such, are protruding objects that are not cane-detectable.  Provide accessible routes at each such 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.

 

v.         Throughout the facility, the underneath surface of many stairs and ramps present overhead hazards to persons who are blind, and there are no cane detection areas.  At each such location, provide an accessible route with a minimum of 80 inches of clear head room throughout.  If the vertical clearance of an area adjoining an accessible route is reduced to less than 80 inches, provide a barrier to warn blind or visually-impaired persons.  Standards § 4.4.

 

w.        The ramps listed below each have handrails that do not extend at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of th ramp.  For each, provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ 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.

 

i. Left Field Ramp to Accessible Seating in Sections R - U

ii. Left Field Ramp to Field Level Accessible Seating In Front of Box Seating Section 34

iii. Ramp to Accessible "View Box" Wheelchair Seating Area Behind Home Plate in Sections J and K

iv. Left Field Ramp to General Admission Section Located Under Scoreboard

v. Right Field Ramp from Concourse to Accessible Seating Sections CC-DD-EE

vi. Right Field Ramp to Field Level Accessible Seating In Front of Box Seating Sections 7 and 8

 

x.         Some portions of the following ramps have slopes that exceed the maximum allowable slope of 1:12.  At each, 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; with level landings measuring at least 60 inches by 60 inches when the ramp changes direction; and edge protection that is at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides.  Ensure that the ramp and approaches are designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces.  Standards §§ 4.3.8, 4.8.

 

i. Left Field Ramp to General Admission Section Located Under Scoreboard

ii. Right Field Ramp from Concourse to Accessible Seating Sections CC-DD-EE

 

y.         There is no signage directing people to the accessible seating area from the ground level General Admission concession area. 

 

z.          Although there are accessible picnic tables in the pavilion area near the accessible parking outside the stadium, none of the picnic tables in the General Admission area inside the stadium are accessible to people who use wheelchairs.  In this area, provide at least one picnic table on an accessible route such that there is knee space at the table at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep, and such that the height of the top of the table is between 28 inches and 34 inches above the ground.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(18), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.32.3, 4.32.4.

 

aa.        Throughout the facility, the gratings and drains are configured in such a way as to pose a hazard to persons who use wheelchairs or canes.   Where gratings and drains are located in walking surfaces, provide gratings and drains with spaces no greater than ½ inch wide in one direction.  If gratings have elongated openings, then they shall be placed so the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.3, 4.5.4, Fig. 8(h).

 

bb.       The stadium provides many public pay phones but no TTYs or signage indicating their availability and location.  Provide at least one accessible public TTY and provide appropriate signage at each telephone or bank of telephones.  Standards §§ 4.1.3(17)(c), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.7(3), 4.31.9.

 

cc.        In the Left Field Lower Level, the concession sales counters are 43 ½ inches above the finish 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), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(1), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.



            [1]The College World Series website lists the seating capacity as 23,100, with Grand Stand and Stadium View Club Seating accounting for 17,700 and General Admission Seating accounting for 5,400.