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Spectitle:	Accessibility Checklist For Historic Properties
Procedure code:	0110009S
Source:	Accessibility & Preservation Resource Guide - Nps & Windsor
Division:	General Requirements
Section:	Special Project Procedures
Last Modified:	02/24/2012
Details:	Accessibility Checklist For Historic Properties ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES (Preservation Assistance Division, National Park Service, 1992) This checklist should be used to assess how accessible a specific historic building or property is by answering the list of questions provided. It may then be used, along with ADA requirements, as a tool in guiding the property owner in planning and implementing accessibility decisions. 1. Name of Site: 2. Owner/Manager: 3. Survey completed by: 4. Historic designation (National, State, or local): 5. Significance of Property: 6. Significant Architectural features: 7. Use of Property: PARKING: - What percentage of the total number of parking spaces provid= ed are for disabled visitors (van, automobile)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is there off-street parking adjacent to the building? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the parking spaces for disabled persons located closest to the nearest accessible entrance of the same site they serve?= Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the spaces connected to the entrance by an accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Design) - What is the width of each accessible parking space? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the width of the aisle/passenger loading zone? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the slope of the adjacent access aisle/loading zone<= br> level? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do the parking spaces provided have a firms, stable, slip resistant surface? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the accessible parking spaces/loading zones reserved and identified by a sign displaying the "International Symbol for Accessibility?" Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the signs mounted at a height that cannot be obstructed by a parked vehicle? Yes No Dimension or Comment: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE: (Location) - Is there at least one accessible route from the parking area to an accessible building/entrance/site area? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is there at least one accessible route that connects all buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces on the same site? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is there at least one accessible route within the building/site that connects major features (restrooms, water= fountains, etc.)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Design) - What is the minimum clear width of the route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the minimum clear width at the doorways? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Does the route have level rest zones/passing areas located at reasonable intervals? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What are the sizes of the rest areas or passing zones? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do any objects reduce the clear width of an accessible route= ? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the walk surfaces firm, stable, and slip resistant (wet<= br> and dry)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the slope of the accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the slope of the cross slope? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If there are changes in level along the accessible route, what are the heights of the changes and what are the slopes of those level changes? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are there gratings along the accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If there are elongated gratings, are the long dimensions perpendicular to the predominant direction of travel? Yes No Dimension or Comment: CURB RAMPS: - Are curb ramps provided wherever an accessible route crosses= a curb? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are curb ramps located or protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehicles? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are built up curb ramps located so as not to project into vehicular traffic? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the curb ramps at intersections located within and to one side of marked crossing? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is there a flush smooth transition provided at the junction of a curb ramp with grade or street level? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the width of the ramp exclusive of flared sides? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the maximum slope of the ramp? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If a curb ramp is positioned where pedestrian traffic is likely to walk across, what is the slope of the flared sides= ? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the surface of the ramp firm, stable, and slip resistant<= br> (wet or dry)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: RAMPS: - What is the maximum slope of the ramp? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the maximum rise of each run? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the minimum clear width of the ramp? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the slope of the cross slope of the ramp? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the landing length of the ramp? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the size of the landing area if the ramp changes direction? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If the ramp has a vertical drop off, does it have protective= curbing, walls, or railing? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are handrails provided on both sides of all ramps which have a vertical rise or horizontal projection? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the diameter or horizontal cross section of the gripping surface of all handrails? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - For all handrails that are mounted adjacent to wall surfaces= , how much space is between the wall and handrail? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If handrails are not continuous, how far do they extend beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the distance between the ground surface and the rail gripping surface? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the ends and edges rounded smoothly? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the handrails attached so they do not rotate within their fittings? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Can the anchoring components of the handrails support at least a 250 lb. force applied in any direction at any point along<= br> the rail? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all handrails on ramps parallel with the slope of the ground surface? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all wall surfaces behind handrails smooth and free from<= br> all protrusions? Yes No Dimension or Comment: STAIRS: - Do all steps on a single flight of stairs have uniform riser= heights? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do all steps on a single flight of stairs have uniform tread= widths? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do stair tread nosings have textural and color contrasts? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do stair treads have nosing configurations that are not abrupt? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the radius of the curvature at the leading edge of the tread? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the underside nosing angle? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far does the nosing project? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are handrails provided on both sides of all stairs? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the diameter or horizontal cross section of the gripping surface of all handrails? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - For all handrails that are mounted to wall surfaces, how much space is between the wall and handrail? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If handrails are not continuous, how far do they extend beyond the top and bottom of the stair segment? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far above the ground surface are the tops of the rail gripping surfaces mounted? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the ends and edges rounded smoothly? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the handrails attached so as they do not rotate within their fittings? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Can the anchoring components of the handrails support at least a 250 lb. force applied in any direction at any point along<= br> the rail? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all handrails on stairs parallel with the slope of the ground surface? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all wall surfaces behind handrails smooth and free from<= br> all protrusions? Yes No Dimension or Comment: ELEVATORS: (General) - Is an elevator provided for any public use, multi-level buildings? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the elevator located on an accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are visual signals available for elevator car positions (arrival and departure)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are audible signals used for elevator car positions (arrival= and departure)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are tactile control indicators provided for elevators? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If emergency information systems are provided, are there audible alarms (bells, audible instructions available)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If emergency warning systems are provided, are visual signal= s also used (flashing alarms, written instructions)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Dimensions) - Does the elevator correct over-travel and under-travel withi= n a tolerance of =AB"? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far above the floor are the hall call buttons positioned= ? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the dimension of the smallest button? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How high above the floor are panel call buttons located? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How wide is the elevator doorway? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What are the elevator car dimensions? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do elevator doors remain fully open at least 3 seconds? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the floor surface firm, stable, and slip resistant? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the clearance between the elevator car and landing platform? Yes No Dimension or Comment: ENTRANCES AND DOORWAYS: (Location) - Is at least one of the primary entrances of the site accessible? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is each accessible primary entrance connected by an accessib= le route to accessible parking? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all accessible primary entrances connected to all accessible elements and spaces outside the site? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the entrance level the same as that of the elevators? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Design) - What is the minimum clear width of the doorway(s)? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - For double leaf doors, are there two independently operated<= br> door leaves with at least one meeting code requirements? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the ground area level and clear? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If revolving doors and/or turnstiles are available, are accessible doors located adjacent to them? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the minimum space between doors in a series plus the width of any door swinging into the space? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How high are the thresholds? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much wall space is adjacent to the in-swinging door handled door? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - On sliding doors, is hardware exposed and usable on both sides? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do handles, latches, locks, and other operating devices on doors operate without the need for tight grasping, pinching,= or twisting of the wrist? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - At what height above the ground surface is the door hardware= mounted? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If a door has a closer, is the sweep period at least 3 seconds? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the maximum force required for pushing or pulling open a door? Yes No Dimension or Comment: RESTROOMS: (General Dimensions) - If multiple restrooms are provided is there at least one on the site which is accessible? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the accessible public restroom located along an accessibl= e route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the accessible restroom identified by the display of the "International Symbol of Accessibility" on or adjacent to the entry doors? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the width of the facility doors? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much clear floor space is beyond the entrance door leadi= ng to the water closet or stall door? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the width of the stall doors? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If stalls are provided, does at least one meet the required<= br> codes? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Toilets) - What is the clear floor space within the room adjacent to the toilet? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the height of the toilet? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much distance is there between the center of the toilet<= br> and the closest wall? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far above the floor are the grab bars mounted? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - What is the diameter of the grab bar gripping surface? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much space is between the wall and the grab bar? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are grab bars anchored to support at least a 250 lb. force in any direction? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are all sharp edges and protrusions eliminated on and around= bars? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are grab bars mounted directly behind toilet and along the closest side wall? Describe. Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Urinals) - Is there a clear space provided in front of the urinals? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Does the urinal have an elongated rim? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far above the ground is the rim located? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Lavatory Sinks) - How much clearance is provided between the sink and the floor? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much distance is provided between the rim of the sink and the floor? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much unobstructed floor space is provided in front of the sink? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are hot water pipes covered or insulated, as well as any sharp objects located under lavatories? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far above the floor are the faucets mounted? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are faucet controls hand operated or automatic, so that they do not require tight gripping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Accessories) - If mirrors are provided, how high above the floor is the bottom viewing edge? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - If towel racks or appliances are provided, how high above the floor are they located? Yes No Dimension or Comment: DRINKING FOUNTAINS: (Location) - Are at least 50% of all fountains in the site accessible? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the fountains located along a physically accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: (Dimensions) - What is the height of the spout of the drinking fountain? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the spout of the fountain located in the front of the unit? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How high is the flow of the water? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is the flow of the water parallel to the front of the unit?<= br> Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are controls hand operated without a need for tight grasping= , pinching, or twisting of the wrist, and located in from or on the side edge? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much clear knee space is provided on any wall and post mounted units? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do units have a clear floor space surrounding them? Yes No Dimension or Comment: TELEPHONES: - Are telephones located along an accessible route? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How much clear floor space is provided at each telephone? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How high is the highest operable part of the telephone? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How far do telephones projecting from the walls protrude? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Do the telephones have push button controls? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - How long are the telephone cord lengths? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are the telephones equipped with volume controls? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Is there level seating for wheelchairs in theaters, auditoriums, and restaurant areas? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Can arrangements be made to reserve a wheelchair space? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are overnight accommodations accessible, including shower facilities? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Are there visual as well as audible warning signals for fire in the building? Yes No Dimension or Comment: - Describe any special aids and assistance that are available.= Yes No Dimension or Comment: END OF SECTION

Last Reviewed 2012-02-24