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 Accessibility Survey 2. Accessibility Checklists Techniques 3. Measurement Techniques Questions will be taken throughout 2 1
8/19/2015 Objectives Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. • Become familiar with UDConsultants.com measuring techniques Accessibility Survey • Be consistent in surveying Techniques elements • Be consistent in survey documentation 3 DOJ Info http://www.ada.gov/toolstec.pdf Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 4 2
8/19/2015 Tools Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. • Tape Measure UDConsultants.com • Digital Slopemeter Accessibility Survey • Pressure Gauge Techniques • Camera 5 Tape Measure Universal • Measurements will be taken to the Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com closest 1/8 of an inch. Accessibility Survey Techniques 6 3
8/19/2015 Slopemeter Universal • Calibrate before every survey and if dropped. Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com • Take readings as a %. Accessibility Survey Techniques 7 Pressure Gauge Universal • The plunger has two scales: pounds and kilograms. Use the Designers & Consultants, Inc. pounds scale. UDConsultants.com – Read the edge of the O-ring closer to the zero end of the scale to find the amount of force. Accessibility Survey Techniques 8 4
8/19/2015 Camera Universal • Designers & A (good) picture is worth a thousand words. Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 9 Taking Pictures Universal Designers & Is enough Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com shown to present a Accessibility Survey Techniques correct perspective? 10 5
8/19/2015 Actual Condition Shows Offsets Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 11 Taking Pictures Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 12 6
8/19/2015 Outline of Program Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. 1. Tools UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey 2. Accessibility Checklists Techniques 3. Measurement Techniques Questions will be taken throughout 13 Accessibility Checklists Universal Designers & US Department of Justice Website Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com ADA.gov • Voting Stations Accessibility Checklist • http://www.ada.gov/votingchecklist.htm • Lodging Facilities PNC • http://www.ada.gov/lodgesur.htm • Emergency Shelters • http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7shelter chk.htm 14 7
8/19/2015 Take the Standards with You Universal Designers & 10 Chapters Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com 1. Application & Administration 2. Scoping Requirements 3. Building Blocks Accessibility Survey 4. Accessible Routes 5. General Site and Building Elements Techniques 6. Plumbing Elements and Facilities 7. Communication Elements and Facilities 8. Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements 9. Built-in Elements 10. Recreation Elements 15 Outline of Program Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. 1. Tools UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey 2. Accessibility Checklists Techniques 3. Measurement Techniques Questions will be taken throughout 16 8
8/19/2015 Using the Accessibility Checklist Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques Photos Yes/No Measurement Comment 17 Accessible Routes Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 18 9
8/19/2015 Accessible Routes Universal Designers & Accessible Entry to: Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com • Public Transit Stops • Accessible Parking • Public Right of Way Accessibility Survey Techniques Accessible Entry to • Teller • 24 hr ATM • After Hours Drop Box • Restrooms 19 Exterior Accessible Route Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Route from accessible parking Accessibility Survey Entry Door Techniques Route from public transit Route from public right of way 20 10
8/19/2015 Exterior Accessible Routes Universal • Clear widths Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com • Abrupt level changes • Gaps • Running and cross slopes Accessibility Survey Techniques 21 Measuring the Accessible Route Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 22 11
8/19/2015 Slope of Exterior Accessible Route Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 23 Interior Accessible Routes & Elements Universal • Clear widths Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com • Running and cross slopes • Abrupt level changes Accessibility Survey Techniques 24 12
8/19/2015 Interior Accessible Route Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessible Route Accessibility Survey Techniques Primary Functions AR to the restrooms Restrooms 25 Measuring the Accessible Route Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 26 13
8/19/2015 Curb Ramps Universal Designers & • Flush Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Transitions • Running and Cross Slopes Accessibility Survey • Landings Techniques • Side Flares 27 Running Slope, Cross Slope and Landing Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey 36” Techniques 28 14
8/19/2015 Curb Ramp Width Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 29 Curb Ramp Flares & Landings Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 406.3 Sides of Curb Ramps 406.4 Landings at Top of Curb Ramps 30 15
8/19/2015 Parking Spaces & Aisles Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. 502.2 Vehicle Parking Spaces 502.3 Parking Space Access UDConsultants.com Aisle Accessibility Survey Techniques 31 Parking Sign Height Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 32 16
8/19/2015 Striping Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 33 Parking Stall Width Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 34 17
8/19/2015 Parking Stall Slope Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 35 Ramp Slope Universal • Designers & 3 running slope Consultants, Inc. measurements and 3 cross UDConsultants.com slope measurements • Take the measurements down the center of the ramp. Accessibility Survey Techniques 30” Max 36 18
8/19/2015 Handrails Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey 505.7.2 Handrail Non- Techniques Circular Cross Section 505.10.1 Top and Bottom Handrail Extension at 37 Ramps Ramp Landings Universal 405.7 Ramp Landings Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 38 19
8/19/2015 Edge Protection Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Extended Floor or Ground Surface Edge Protection Curb or Barrier Edge Protection Techniques 39 Ramp Width Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 40 20
8/19/2015 Doors Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. • Clear Width UDConsultants.com • Hardware • Automatic Opener • Door Closer • Closing Speed Accessibility Survey • Closing Force • Threshold Techniques • Latch • Door Maneuvering Clearance • Pull Side • Push Side 41 Door Clear Width Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 42 21
8/19/2015 Door Hardware Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 43 Door Force & Closing Speed Universal Designers & Door Force Consultants, Inc. • UDConsultants.com Unlatch the door • Place plunger above or below the hardware • Apply constant pressure Accessibility Survey Techniques Closing Speed • Open door to 90 degrees • Release door and count • End count at 12 degrees from latch 44 22
8/19/2015 Door Threshold Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 303.3 Beveled Change in Level 45 Maneuvering Clearances Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates 46 23
8/19/2015 Self Service Items Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques • Dispenser • Reach Range • Clear Floor Space • Reach Over an Obstacle • 47 Operable with a Closed Fist Reach Range to Self Service Items Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. UDConsultants.com Accessibility Survey Techniques 48 24
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