Attachment K: Program Access in Existing Facilities

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

In order to ensure that each of the Library District programs, services, and activities operating at a facility that is the subject of this Agreement, when viewed in its entirety, are readily accessible to and usable by persons with mobility impairments, the Library District will take the following actions:

  1. Within 12 months of the effective date of this Agreement, the Library District will complete the following modifications to the Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library, located at 1080 Highway 610 West, Virgie:
  1. Parking: Although the parking lot has a total of 11 parking spaces, the parking space reserved for people with disabilities is inaccessible because it does not have an access aisle, it does not have a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility and the “Van Accessible” signage, and it is not on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. The van accessible space must be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide. Provide a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. Provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. The space and the access aisles for persons with disabilities must be flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and their surfaces must be firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
  2. Route from parking to the entrance
  1. 4. Parked vehicles overhang onto the sidewalk and reduce the clear width of the route from the parking space reserved for people with disabilities to the entrance. Provide an accessible route to the entrance with a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors, where the width may decrease to 32 inches. Standards §§4.3.3, 4.13.5.
  2. 5. Where the sidewalk turns to connect with the landing at the main entry door, the running slope measures 7.4%, and where the sidewalk connects with the landing at the main entry door there is an abrupt change in level 1 inch on the left side and 1-3/4 inches on the right side. 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 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 §§4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
  1. Book depository: The book depository controls are mounted 56 inches above the finished floor. Provide a book depository 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.
  2. Drinking fountain located in the lobby: The drinking fountain provided has a spout that is 37 inches above the finished floor, the knee clearance height at the drinking fountain is 26 inches, and no drinking 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, or provide a cup dispenser within accessible reach ranges. 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 §§4.15, 4.27.4, Fig. 27.
  3. Men’s and women’s toilet rooms with stalls
  1. The toilet room signs provided are mounted on the door and lack raised and Braille characters. At each toilet room, provide a toilet room sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign 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 each of the toilet room doors is 17 pounds. At each toilet room, provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards §4.13.11(2)(b).
  3. No accessible mirror is provided in either toilet room. At each toilet room, provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards §4.19.6.
  4. The lavatories are inaccessible because the bottom edges of the lavatory aprons are mounted at 27 inches (women’s toilet room) and 27 ½ inches (men’s toilet room) above the finished floor. Provide lavatories with the tops of their rims or counters 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edges of the aprons at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31. Standards §4.19.2, Fig. 31.
  5. 13. Toilet stalls for wheelchair users

(1) There is insufficient clear floor space at the toilets. In each toilet room stall for wheelchair users, provide clear floor space that complies with Fig. 30 at the toilet. Standards §4.17.3, Fig. 30.

(2) The tops of the toilet seats are 20 inches above the finished floor. Provide toilets with seats that measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards §§4.16.3, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

(3) No accessible coat hooks have been provided. At each location, 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 side grab bars at the toilets are inaccessible because their far ends are mounted 46 inches from the rear wall. At each location, provide a side grab bar that is at least 40 inches in overall length, with its 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 §§4.17.6, 4.26.2, Figs. 30(a), (d).

  1. Interior door between lobby and library: The pressure required to open the interior door is 10 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards §4.13.11(2)(b).
  2. Check-out counter: The top of the check-out counter is 39 inches above the finished floor. Provide at least one accessible lane at each check out area such that the counter is on an accessible route at least 36 inches wide and it has a section at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor. Standards §§8.3, 7.2(1).
  1. Within 12 months of the effective date of this Agreement, Pike County will complete the following modifications to the Phelps Branch Library, located at 38575 State Highway 194E, Phelps:
  1. Parking: Although the parking lot has a total of 11 parking spaces, there are no spaces reserved for people with disabilities. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide a total of 1 van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. The van accessible space must be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by an access aisle at least 96 inches wide. Provide a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. Provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. The space and access aisle for persons with disabilities must be flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and their surfaces must be firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
  2. Curb ramp: The curb ramp provided is 34 inches wide; the curb ramp surface is not firm, stable and slip resistant; the running slope of curb ramp is 10.2% and the slope of the flared sides is 40.2% on the right side and 38.3% on the left side. Provide a curb ramp that is at least 36 inches wide, has a maximum slope of 1:12 (8.33%), 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 [10%]) or handrails or guardrails to protect against cross traffic. Standards §4.3.8, 4.7, Fig. 12.
  3. Route from curb ramp to entrance: The route from the curb ramp to the entrance has a cross slope measuring 2.4% to 2.8%. 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 §§4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
  4. Entrance
  1. The entry door, which does not open automatically, is inaccessible because there is a running slope of 2.2% within the door’s required maneuvering clearance. Provide a door so that the floor or ground area within the required clearances is level and clear. Standards §4.13.6, Fig. 25.
  2. The throw rugs in the entry are not securely attached and create a surface that is not stable, firm, and slip resistant. Provide an accessible route at the library entrance that is stable, firm, and slip resistant. Standards §§ 4.5.1, 4.5.3.
  1. Magazine display: The magazine display is inaccessible because the maximum reach is 77 inches above the finished floor and the minimum reach is 11 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 §8.4, Fig. 55.
  2. Computer terminals (4 adult, 2 children): The adult computer terminals are on a counter top that is 44 inches above the finished floor. Provide at least one computer terminal 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 §§4.2.4.1, 4.32.
  3. Men’s and women’s toilet rooms with stalls
  1. The toilet room signs are not mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door, the centerlines of the signs are 65 inches above the finished floor, and the signs lack raised and Braille characters. Provide toilet room signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters. The signs 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 toilet room doors are inaccessible because the pressure required to open the door to the women’s toilet room is 6 pounds and the pressure required to open the door to the men’s toilet room is 10 pounds. Provide doors that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open. Standards §4.13.11(2)(b).
  3. The door to the men’s toilet room, which is accessed from the latch side of the door, is inaccessible because it has only 40 inches of maneuvering space at the latch on the pull side of the 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 §4.13.6, Fig. 25 (c).
  4. No accessible mirror has been provided in the men’s toilet room. Provide a mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches above the finished floor. Standards §4.19.6.
  5. The lavatory in the women’s toilet room is inaccessible because the bottom edge is mounted at 28 inches above the finished floor and lacks adequate knee and toe clearances. Provide lavatories with the tops of their rims or counters 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edges of their aprons at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe clearances that comply with Fig. 31. Standards §4.19.2, Fig. 31.
  6. Toilet stalls for wheelchair users

(1) The tops of the toilet seats are 20 inches above the finished floor. At each location, provide a toilet with a seats that measures 17 to 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards §§4.16.3, 4.17.2, Fig. 30(d).

(2) No accessible coat hooks have been provided. Provide coat hooks 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 dispensers are inaccessible because they are mounted 38 inches (women’s) and 43 ½ inches (men’s) from the rear wall. Provide toilet paper dispensers that are mounted with their tops at least 1½ inches under the side grab bars and 36 inches or less from the rear walls and are centered at least 19 inches above the finished floor. Standards §4.17.3, Fig. 30(d).

(4) The rear grab bars at the toilets are inaccessible because the closer ends are mounted 7 inches from the side wall. Provide rear grab bars that are at least 36 inches in overall length, with the closer ends 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.

  1. Drinking fountain located near toilet rooms: Although a “lower” drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping. Provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a “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).