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8/19/2015 Accessibility Survey Techniques John Salmen, AIA Andrew Yarrish, AIA Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. www.UDConsultants.com Outline of Program Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. 1. Tools UDConsultants.com

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Accessibility Survey Techniques

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Accessibility Survey Techniques

  • 1. Tools
  • 2. Accessibility Checklists
  • 3. Measurement Techniques

Questions will be taken throughout

Outline of Program

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  • Become familiar with

measuring techniques

  • Be consistent in surveying

elements

  • Be consistent in survey

documentation

Objectives

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DOJ Info http://www.ada.gov/toolstec.pdf

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Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Digital Slopemeter
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Camera

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Tape Measure

  • Measurements will be taken to the

closest 1/8 of an inch.

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Slopemeter

  • Calibrate before every survey and if dropped.
  • Take readings as a %.

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Pressure Gauge

  • The plunger has two scales: pounds and kilograms. Use the

pounds scale. – Read the edge of the O-ring closer to the zero end of the scale to find the amount of force.

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Camera

  • A (good) picture is worth a thousand words.

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Taking Pictures

Is enough shown to present a correct perspective?

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Actual Condition Shows Offsets

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Taking Pictures

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  • 2. Accessibility Checklists
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PNC

Accessibility Checklist

Accessibility Checklists

US Department of Justice Website ADA.gov

  • Voting Stations
  • http://www.ada.gov/votingchecklist.htm
  • Lodging Facilities
  • http://www.ada.gov/lodgesur.htm
  • Emergency Shelters
  • http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7shelter

chk.htm

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Take the Standards with You

10 Chapters 1. Application & Administration 2. Scoping Requirements 3. Building Blocks 4. Accessible Routes 5. General Site and Building Elements 6. Plumbing Elements and Facilities 7. Communication Elements and Facilities 8. Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements 9. Built-in Elements 10. Recreation Elements

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  • 1. Tools
  • 2. Accessibility Checklists
  • 3. Measurement Techniques

Questions will be taken throughout

Outline of Program

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Using the Accessibility Checklist

Photos Yes/No Measurement Comment

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Accessible Routes

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Accessible Routes

Accessible Entry to:

  • Public Transit Stops
  • Accessible Parking
  • Public Right of Way

Accessible Entry to

  • Teller
  • 24 hr ATM
  • After Hours Drop Box
  • Restrooms

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Exterior Accessible Route

Route from public transit Route from public right of way Route from accessible parking

Entry Door

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Exterior Accessible Routes

  • Clear widths
  • Abrupt level changes
  • Gaps
  • Running and cross slopes

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Measuring the Accessible Route

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Slope of Exterior Accessible Route

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Interior Accessible Routes & Elements

  • Clear widths
  • Running and cross

slopes

  • Abrupt level changes
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Interior Accessible Route

Primary Functions Restrooms

Accessible Route AR to the restrooms

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Measuring the Accessible Route

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Curb Ramps

  • Flush

Transitions

  • Running and

Cross Slopes

  • Landings
  • Side Flares

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Running Slope, Cross Slope and Landing

36”

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Curb Ramp Width

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Curb Ramp Flares & Landings

406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps 406.4 Landings at Top of Curb Ramps

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Parking Spaces & Aisles

502.2 Vehicle Parking Spaces 502.3 Parking Space Access Aisle

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Parking Sign Height

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Striping

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Parking Stall Width

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Parking Stall Slope

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Ramp Slope

  • 3 running slope

measurements and 3 cross slope measurements

  • Take the measurements

down the center of the ramp.

30” Max

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Handrails

505.7.2 Handrail Non- Circular Cross Section 505.10.1 Top and Bottom Handrail Extension at Ramps

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Ramp Landings

405.7 Ramp Landings

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Edge Protection

Extended Floor or Ground Surface Edge Protection Curb or Barrier Edge Protection

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Ramp Width

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Doors

  • Clear Width
  • Hardware
  • Automatic Opener
  • Door Closer
  • Closing Speed
  • Closing Force
  • Threshold
  • Latch
  • Door Maneuvering

Clearance

  • Pull Side
  • Push Side

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Door Clear Width

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Door Hardware

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Door Force & Closing Speed

Door Force

  • Unlatch the door
  • Place plunger above or below

the hardware

  • Apply constant pressure

Closing Speed

  • Open door to 90 degrees
  • Release door and count
  • End count at 12 degrees

from latch

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Door Threshold

303.3 Beveled Change in Level

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Maneuvering Clearances

404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates

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Self Service Items

  • Dispenser
  • Reach Range
  • Clear Floor Space
  • Reach Over an Obstacle
  • Operable with a Closed Fist

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Reach Range to Self Service Items

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Self Service Items

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Counters

  • Counter
  • Height
  • Clear Floor Space
  • Slope
  • Reach Over an Obstacle
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Counters

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Restroom

  • Door and Hardware ( Complete Door

Form)

  • Size
  • Grab Bars
  • Lavatory Knee and Toe Clearance
  • Insulated Pipes
  • Mirror
  • Reach Range (Complete

Operable Parts Form)

  • Turning Space
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Space at Water Closet

604.3.1 Size of Clearance at Water Closets 604.8.1.1 Size of Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment

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Grab Bars

604.5.2 Rear Wall Grab Bar 604.5.1 Side Wall Grab Bar

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Grab Bars

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Lavatory – Knee Clearance

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Knee & Toe Clearance

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Insulated Pipes

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Accessible Faucet Hardware

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Mirror Height

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Amenity Height & Control

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Coat Hook Height

48” max Measure to top of hook

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Coat Hook Height

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Turning Space & Clear Floor Space

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Completing the Survey

Finalize the Survey

  • Make sure every line is completed
  • Number the pages
  • Complete the Summary (Cover) Page
  • Make sure the location information, date

and your name is listed on every page.

  • Re-orient and re-name your photographs