PRESENTED BY
STEVE SCHRAIBMAN, AIA, CPE, CASp
ARCOR, INC.
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THE TOP TEN BARRIERS TO ACCESS 1. Signage, Signage, Signage… 2. Parking 3. Accessible Routes 4. Restrooms 5. Curb Ramps 6. Stairs 7. Ramps 8. Doors and Doorways 9. Fixed SeaUng 10. Service Counters 10/13/12
1. Signage, Signage, Signage Signage or the lack thereof is probably the single biggest factor when it comes to a building or property not being in compliance with disabled access compliance regulaUons. This obviously is a trigger for liUgaUon minded plainUffs and generally iniUates or substanUates the complaint Signage can be relaUvely complex as someUmes the wrong signage is installed, or the leZering is incorrect. Even the choice of color and font can influence a signs compliance. Correct signage can lower a faciliUes exposure to liUgaUon and facilitate access for the disabled and general populace as well. 10/13/12
1. Signage, Signage, Signage Exterior Signage Missing Signage
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What should be there
Parking Stall Signage 1129B.4 Iden,fica,on of parking spaces for off-‐street parking facili,es.
Off-‐Street Warning Signage
Each parking space reserved for persons with disabili'es shall be iden'fied by a reflectorized sign permanently posted immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space, consis'ng of the Interna,onal Symbol of Accessibility in white on a dark blue background. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and, when in a path of travel, shall be posted at a minimum height of 80 inches from the boDom of the sign to the parking space finished grade. Signs may also be centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space. An addi'onal sign or addi'onal language below the symbol of accessibility shall state “Minimum Fine $250.”
An addi'onal sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to off-‐street parking facili'es, or immediately adjacent to and visible from each accessible stall or space. The sign shall not be less than 17 inches by 22 inches in size with 1 inch high minimum leDering which clearly and conspicuously states the following: “Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying dis'nguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons with disabili'es will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at ____________________ or by telephoning ____________________.” Blank spaces are to be filled in with appropriate informa,on as a permanent part of the sign.
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Issues with Signage Signs to be clear & not defaced
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Signage damaged
Extract from a Lawsuit-‐ Site Entry Warning Signage
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2. Parking 1128B.4.1 By outlining or pain,ng the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contras,ng color a profile view d e p i c , n g a w h e e l c h a i r w i t h occupant; or By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on blue background. The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the space and shall be 36 inches high by 36 inches wide. See Figures 11B-‐18A through 11B-‐18C. 10/13/12
1129B.3.1 Accessible Parking Stall Requirements Dimensions. Where single spaces are provided, they shall be 14 feet wide and lined to provide a 9-‐foot parking area and a 5-‐foot loading and unloading access aisle on the passenger side of the vehicle. When more than one space is provided in lieu of providing a 14-‐foot-‐wide space for each parking space, two spaces can be provided within a 23-‐foot-‐wide area lined to provide a 9-‐foot parking area on each side of a 5-‐foot loading and unloading access aisle in the center. The loading and unloading access aisle shall be marked by a border painted blue. Within the blue border, hatched lines a maximum of 36 inches on center shall be painted a color contras,ng with the parking surface, preferably blue or white. See Figure 11B-‐18A. Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route of travel (complying with Sec'on 1114B. 1.2) to the building or facility entrance. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route. The minimum length of each parking space, shall be 18 feet. The words “NO PARKING” shall be painted on the ground within each 5-‐foot loading and unloading access aisle. This no'ce shall be painted in white le\ers no less than 12 inches high and located so that it is visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Figures 11B-‐18A, 11B-‐18B and 11B-‐18C.
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Fig. 11B – 18A Double Parking Stalls
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Extract from a Lawsuit-‐ Accessible Parking Stall Requirements
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Fig. 11B – 18B – Single Parking Stall
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Extract from a Lawsuit-‐ Van Accessible Parking Stall Requirements
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3. Accessible Routes of Travel 1127B.3 Signs. At every primary public entrance and at every m a j o r j u n c ' o n w h e r e t h e accessible route of travel diverges from the regular circula'on path along or leading to an accessible route of travel, entrance or facility, there shall be a sign displaying the Interna'onal Symbol of Accessibility. Signs shall i n d i c a t e t h e d i r e c ' o n t o accessible building entrances and facili'es and shall comply with the requirements found in Sec'ons 1117B.5.1 Item 2 and 1117B.5.8.1. 10/13/12
Why Greek Temples Have an Even Numbers of Columns
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Extract from a Lawsuit-‐ Accessible Route of Travel
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Accessible Routes Importance of signage
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Topography
Access from Public-‐Of-‐Way
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4. Restrooms Unisex Toilet
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Height of Fixtures
Toilet Rooms MulCple accommodaCons
Large toilet rooms • Where six or more compartments are provided within a multipleaccommodation toilet room, at least one compartment shall comply with Items 3 and 4 above, and at least one additional ambulatory accessible compartment shall be 36 inches wide with an outward swinging self-closing door and parallel grab bars complying with Section 1115B.4.1 Item 3
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W.C.s-‐ The French Way
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Bathrooms Central support pedestal vanity
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Faucets -‐twisCng movement
Bathrooms No clear access to underside vanity
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No clear access to underside vanity
Bathrooms Dispensers mounted too high
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Dispensers mounted too high
Bathrooms Sharp objects underside
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Missing grab bar, flush handle wrong side
AddiUonal features VaniCes-‐ no clear access
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Showers-‐ everything’s wrong
5. Curb Ramps 1127B.5 Curb ramps. 1. General. Curb ramps to be constructed at each corner of street intersec'ons and where a pedestrian way crosses a curb. Built-‐up curb ramps to be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes. The preferred and recommended loca'on for curb ramps is in the center of the crosswalk of each street corner. Where it is necessary to locate a curb ramp in the center of the curb return and the street surfaces are marked to iden'fy pedestrian crosswalks, the lower end of curb ramp shall terminate within such crosswalk areas. (Figure 11B-‐20C, Case E and Figure 11B-‐22) 2. Width of curb ramps. Curb ramps shall be a minimum of 4 feet in width and shall lie, generally, in a single sloped plane, with a minimum of surface warping and cross slope. 3. Slope of curb ramps. The slope of curb ramps shall not exceed one unit ver'cal in 12 units’ horizontal (8.33% slope). The slope shall be measured as shown in Figure 11B-‐20E. Transi'ons from ramps to walks, guDers or streets shall be flush and free of abrupt change. Maximum slopes of adjoining guDers, road surface immediately adjacent to the curb ramp, or accessible route shall not exceed one unit ver'cal in 20 units’ horizontal (5% slope) within 4 feet of the top and boDom of the curb ramp. The slope of the fanned or flared sides of curb ramps shall not exceed 1 unit ver'cal to 10 units’ horizontal (10% slope). 4. Level landing. A level landing 4 feet deep shall be provided at the upper end of each curb ramp over its full width to permit safe egress from the ramp surface, or the slope of the fanned or flared sides of the curb ramp shall not exceed one unit ver'cal in 12 units horizontal (8.33% slope).
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Curb Ramps By Others…
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Don’t forget the gnomes… Fig. 11B-‐23A Truncated Domes
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Fig. 11B-‐23B DirecConal Bars
Non-‐Compliant Curb Ramp Examples
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Non-‐Compliant Curb Ramp Examples
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6. Stairs Nosing
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Handrails
Stairs No contrast stripping at leading edge-‐ exterior = all
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No contrast stripping at leading edge-‐ interior = top & boTom
Stairs Open risers
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Grab bar incorrect and too low
Stairs No contrast stripping at leading edge-‐ exterior
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No handrails, etc.
Spot the mistake No Contrast Striping at Treads
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Contrast Striping Only at Top & BoTom Treads
7. Ramps
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Ramps for the righteous Slope at Building Entry is Steep Enough to Warrant a Ramp
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Intermediate Landing Slope is Excessive
Ramps Dangerous Ramps
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Slope too steep, handrails extension issue
8. Doors 1133B.2.6 Smooth surface
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Door boTom rail not to code
Doors Push plate too high
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Threshold not compliant
Doors Door stay on push side
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Loose mats at doorway
9. Fixed SeaUng Booths
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Raised seaCng areas
Fixed seaUng No clear access
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Front approach depth not to code
Fixed seaUng A sign doesn’t mean it’s okay
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Loose seaCng, but not accessible due to steps
10. Service Counters Accessible area is service counter Lowered counter sCll too high
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Service counters Service counter too high
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No clear access to underside
CASp CerUficaUon
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THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING (MY CUBANS)
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