Attachment M: Actions Required to Remedy Accessibility Violations

Provide at least one accessible route to each area, feature, or element described 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; have no level changes greater than ¼ inch vertically unless they are beveled with a slope no greater than 50%; and have a running slope no greater than 5% (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope no greater than 2%. Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

Provide at least one accessible route to each area, feature, or element described. 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; have no level changes greater than ¼ inch vertically unless they are beveled with a slope no greater than 50%; and have a running slope no greater than 5% (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope no greater than 2%. Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

Provide a circulation path at this location such that no objects have their leading edges protruding more than 4 inches into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles at a height between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor or ground. Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang no more than 12 inches at a height between 27 and 80 inches above the finished floor or ground. Providing a cane-detectable barrier is an acceptable solution. A protruding object (and cane-detectable barrier) shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route or maneuvering space. Standards §§ 4.1.2(3), 4.4.

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

Provide a door 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. Standards §§ 4.1.3(7), 4.13.7, Fig. 26.

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), 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), 4.13.6, Fig. 25(a).

Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no more than ¼ inch high, or is between ¼ inch and ¾ inch high and is beveled with a slope no greater than 50%. Standards §§ 4.1.3(7), 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

Provide a lift at this location that facilitates unassisted entry, operation, and exit from the lift. Standards §§ 4.1.3(5), 4.11.3.

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 vehicles parked in the spaces. At van accessible spaces, provide an additional “Van-Accessible” sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6.4, 4.30.7(1).

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 §§ 4.1.2(1), 4.1.2(2), 4.8.5.

Provide a rear grab bar that is at least 36 inches in overall length with the closer end no more than 6 inches from the side wall. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig. 29.

Provide a rear grab bar that has at least 1½ inches between the grab bar and any object beside or below it and at least 18 inches between the grab bar and any object above it. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, 4.26.2, Fig. 39.

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, with the closer end mounted 12 inches or less from the rear wall, and with at least 12 inches between the grab bar and any object beside or below it and at least 18 inches between the grab bar and any object above it. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.4, Fig. 29(b).

Provide clear floor space at the toilet that complies with Fig. 28. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.4, 4.16.2, Fig. 28.

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), 4.22.4, 4.16.6, Fig. 29(b).

Provide a coat or 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 §§ 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.22.6, 4.19.4.

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.

Provide a toilet or locker room sign with 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. If there is no wall space on the latch side of the door, place signs on the nearest adjacent wall. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.