Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)

$Evaluation PU18-0035 Cover Photo$

Fire Station 10

3730 Meadowland Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 03/14/2017

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: Fire Station 10 Self-Evaluation

1. On 03/14/2017, 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

Findings

Exterior - Accessible Routes

BFID: 185845

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.

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.

As Built:

There is no accessible route from the public right of way.

Recommendation:

Create an accessible route from the public right of way adjacent to driveway. This will need to be ramp this.

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:

CSPD

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BFID: 184790

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.

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.

As Built:

The cross slope of the sidewalk within the driveway area is as high as 6.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the sidewalk area to achieve 2% maximum cross slope or as close to 2% as feasible.

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:

CSPD

BFID: 184791

The fractures in the sidewalk impede access. One of the fractures is 1" deep by 4" wide by 6" long.

Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.3
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

As Built:

There is significant spalling and fracturing of the sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete panels as needed to create an accessible path.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 184792

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.

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.

As Built:

The fracturing in the sidewalk has resulted in vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace sidewalk panels as needed.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194672

The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.

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 a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

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.

As Built:

The sidewalk along Meadowland has four pads of 4'x5' concrete with high cross slope between 2.3% and 3% and three large 8'x12' pads across the driveway apron with cross slope measuring between 7% and 8.6%. One of the large pads also has a running slope measuring 12.3%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

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:

CSFD

BFID: 184793

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/4 inch. There is a chip in the sidewalk 1/2" deep by 2" wide by 14" long.

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:

As Built:

The spalling of the sidewalk has resulted in vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Cut and fill area.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 184794

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There is significant fracturing in this section of sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete panels as needed.

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:

CSFD

Corrected Condition:

The concrete was replaced to compliance.

BFID: 184795

The Running Slope is up to 9%, vertical displacement exceeding 3/4", the landing has fracturing with a gap exceeding 1/2" and no detectable warnings. Also, side flare exceeds 10% in attached concrete.

Curb ramps should have the least possible slope but in no case more than 8.3% (1:12).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406.1
Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 406, 405.2 through 405.5, and 405.10.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

This curb ramp has multiple issues.

Recommendation:

Replace this ramp. The adjoining one is worse and needs replaced as well.

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:

CSFD

Corrected Condition:

The ramp was replaced to compliance.

BFID: 184800

The cross slope of the curb ramp is 10% at the pavers at 7.5% at the above concrete ramp face.

The 9" across water main is sticking up across brick pavers 2' high.

The side flare in attached concrete is 17%

The ramp face has 1" vertical displacement from pavers to concrete.

The ramp has a landing with a 5% cross slope

Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 405.3
Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.
2010 ADAS Section 406.1
Curb ramps on accessible routes shall comply with 406, 405.2 through 405.5, and 405.10.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

This ramp has multiple problems, is failing fast and is a safety risk

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp crossing N Academy Blvd.

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:

CSFD

Corrected Condition:

Curb ramp was replaced to compliance.

BFID: 194673

The accessible path of travel has 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 a 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.

As Built:

The sidewalk running along Academy has 16 pads of concrete with high cross slope measuring between 2.4% and 7.1%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194674

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 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.

Citation:

As Built:

This utility access cover, located on the sidewalk along Academy, is not flush with the concrete, therefore, creating a vertical displacement of 1/2".

Recommendation:

Remove and replace cover so it is flush with the concrete surface.

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:

CSFD

BFID: 194675

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 3/4" vertical displacement between pads on the sidewalk that runs along Academy Blvd.

Recommendation:

Replace high pad as it also has high cross slope. This work and the cost associated are reflected in the finding addressing 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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 194676

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 2" vertical displacement between pads on the sidewalk that runs along Academy Blvd.

Recommendation:

Replace low pad as it also has high cross slope. This work and the cost associated are reflected in the finding addressing 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:

CSFD

BFID: 194677

The accessible route contains loose gravel and/or surface materials that do not provide for a stable, firm slip resistant surface.

Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

As Built:

On the sidewalk that runs along Academy Blvd. has one pad in the path of travel that is dirt/gravel. There is also a utility access that causes a vertical displacement of 1".

Recommendation:

Pour concrete to compliance flush with the utility access.

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:

CSFD

BFID: 194678

The utility vent projects more than 4 inches into the circulation path.

Wall-mounted objects that have leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches from the floor must not project more than 4 inches into the circulation path. Protruding objects that extend to the floor or within 27 inches of the floor are cane detectable and are therefore not hazardous. Where it is necessary or desirable to have objects protrude from the wall, a manner of cane detection must be provided.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 307.2
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.

As Built:

This utility vent is 29" from the ground and protrudes more than a foot.

Recommendation:

Lower the vent so the opening is 27" or less from the ground.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

Exterior - Entrance

BFID: 184803

Citation:

As Built:

There is a 1/2" vertical displacement at the landing at the entrance.

Recommendation:

Grind to 1/2" or less bevel.

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 184802

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

The turn toward the entrance has a slope measuring 2.5%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace concrete to compliance

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:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 184804

The door bell is positioned too high for either a side or front approach.

Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 308.1
Reach ranges shall comply with 308.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The door bell is mounted at 56".

Recommendation:

Lower the door bell to 48" or less.

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:

CSFD

Corrected Condition:

Door bell was lowered to compliance.

The coat hook is installed greater than 48 inches above the finished floor.

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum above the finished floor.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 308.2.1
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The coat hooks in the women's restroom are mounted at 66".

Recommendation:

Lower the coat hook, or install another on at 48" maximum.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

CSFD

BFID: 184809

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.

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.

As Built:

The men's restroom is not accessible and needs to be signed for employee use only.

Recommendation:

Add a sign indicating the restrooms are not for public use.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

CSFD

Additional Finding Photos

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Exterior - Accessible Routes

BFID: 185845

BFID: 184790

BFID: 184791

BFID: 184792

BFID: 194672

BFID: 184793

BFID: 184794

BFID: 184795

BFID: 184800

BFID: 194673

BFID: 194674

BFID: 194675

BFID: 194676

BFID: 194677

BFID: 194678

Exterior - Entrance

BFID: 184803

BFID: 184802

BFID: 184804

BFID: 184805

BFID: 194679

BFID: 194680

Interior - Restrooms

BFID: 184806

BFID: 184807

BFID: 184808

BFID: 184809