Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Street Division - Operations Administration Office
688 Geiger Ct
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 05/11/2016
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 01/16/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 01/16/2025
SUBJECT: Street Division - Operations Administration Office Self-Evaluation
1. On 05/11/2016, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:
Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones
3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.
4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.
City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov
Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report
Sincerely,
Robert Hernandez
Table of Contents
Findings
Exterior - Accessible Routes
BFID: 185297
The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/4 inch. On one side of the panel is 3/4" displacement, and on the other side is 2-1/2" displacement.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
There is vertical displacement in the sidewalk.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete panels.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185298
There is no accessible route of travel from the public way.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
As Built:
There is a 13'-0" section of sidewalk missing.
Recommendation:
Install sidewalk.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185299
There is no accessible route of travel from the public way.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility they serve.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.1
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
As Built:
Sidewalk is missing on both sides of the roadway due to conflicts with utility boxes and the drainage ditch.
Recommendation:
Install sidewalk to fill in the gaps.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 185300
The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/4 inch.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
There is 1-1/4" vertical displacement in the sidewalk.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the sidewalk panel.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185301
The accessible path of travel contains cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The cross slope of the sidewalk within the driveway ranges from 3 to 6%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the sidewalk as needed to achieve 2% maximum cross slope.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 185306
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
There are gaps around the ramp between 1/2"-1 1/2" wide. There is 1/2" to 3/4" lip at the gutter of the curb ramp and up to 1" vertical displacement at the top of the ramp.
Ramp transitions should be flush with no gaps exceeding 1/2".
There are gaps around the ramp between 1/2"-1 1/2" wide. There is 1/2" to 3/4" lip at the gutter of the curb ramp and up to 1" vertical displacement at the top of the ramp.
Ramp transitions should be flush with no gaps exceeding 1/2".
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
The ramp has gaps between 1/2" - 1 1/2" wide and vertical displacement of 3/4" at the bottom and 1" at the top of the ramp.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp unless feasible to grind displacement and fill cracks. Still likely needs replaced due to next issue.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 185304
The ramp projects into a prohibited area. The ramp leads to a car parking area. It can be blocked if car parked there.
Ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles.
Ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406.5
Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.
Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.
As Built:
The curb ramp is not accessible due to the lack of an access aisle at the accessible parking space.
Recommendation:
Stripe access aisle to make sure ramp not blocked.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185307
The landing at the entrance door exceeds 2% slope. It goes from level to the slope of the ramp.
Exterior doors with a front approach must have a landing on the pull side that is a minimum of 60 inches in depth perpendicular to the door in a close position by a minimum width dimension of 18 inches plus the door width. The additional 18 inches must extend past the door on the latch side. The entire landing must be free of obstructions and must be flat (2% max. slope is considered flat in any direction).
Exterior doors with a front approach must have a landing on the pull side that is a minimum of 60 inches in depth perpendicular to the door in a close position by a minimum width dimension of 18 inches plus the door width. The additional 18 inches must extend past the door on the latch side. The entire landing must be free of obstructions and must be flat (2% max. slope is considered flat in any direction).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.4.4
Floor or ground surface within required maneuvering clearances shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
Floor or ground surface within required maneuvering clearances shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
As Built:
The landing is only 51" deep at top door opening.
Recommendation:
Replace ramp to make sure door approach is correct.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185308
The door bell is too high and is out of the maximum reach range for a side approach. The bell is mounted at 59" high; the mail box is 11-1/2" deep and 49" high.
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over a 10 inch maximum depth obstruction the high side reach shall be 48 inches maximum. The height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches maximum.
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over a 10 inch maximum depth obstruction the high side reach shall be 48 inches maximum. The height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches maximum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 308.3.2
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
As Built:
The door bell is obstructed by the mail box.
Recommendation:
Ideally, the bell should be lowered to 48" maximum and the mail box should be relocated to not obstruct the area required at the door.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Exterior - Parking
BFID: 185302
The access aisle is missing at the accessible parking stall.
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.2
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.
As Built:
There is an 11'-9" wide accessible parking space but no access aisle.
Recommendation:
Restripe the parking to provide either an 11'-0" wide parking stall with a 5'-0" wide access aisle, or an 8'-0" wide parking stall with an 8'-0" wide access aisle.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
BFID: 185303
The van stall is missing a sign identifying it as a van accessible stall.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.6
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
As Built:
There is not a parking space designated as van accessible.
Recommendation:
Since only one accessible parking stall is required, it is required to be van accessible. Install a van accessible sign on the existing post no lower than bottom edge 60" high.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Interior - Office
BFID: 185309
The door has a door stop which prevents it from having a smooth surface at the bottom.
Swinging door surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically must have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped. This is required to allow those that use wheelchairs to use their footrests to push the door open without getting trapped or injured by the gate material. All gates, including ticket gates, shall meet all applicable specifications for doors.
Swinging door surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically must have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped. This is required to allow those that use wheelchairs to use their footrests to push the door open without getting trapped or injured by the gate material. All gates, including ticket gates, shall meet all applicable specifications for doors.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.10
Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.
Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (255 mm) of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.
As Built:
There is a door stop on the entry door.
Recommendation:
Remove the door stop.
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
Interior - Restrooms
BFID: 185310
The owner or owners representative indicated that no public restrooms were available, however there was a non compliant restroom labeled as accessible and available to the public. If the restroom is desired to be an employee only restroom, it is recommended that the door be locked, the signs be removed and replaced with a new sign that that sates "employees only" or "private area". Any future improvements may be required under Title I of the ADA for work place reasonable accommodations.
Bathing and toilet facilities that serve buildings, facilities or portions of buildings or facilities that are required by these standards to be accessible to persons with disabilities, shall be on an accessible route.
Bathing and toilet facilities that serve buildings, facilities or portions of buildings or facilities that are required by these standards to be accessible to persons with disabilities, shall be on an accessible route.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 213.1
Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 and 2 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.
Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 and 2 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.
As Built:
The restrooms are not accessible.
Recommendation:
Provide signage indicating the restrooms are for employee use only.
Barrier Priority:
Moderate (3): Should be completed as soon as possible, but there may be other items that will provide greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that have a high financial impact on the entity in relationship to the degree of access provided)
Department:
Street Operations Maintenance
