Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Evaluation PU25-000001 Cover Photo
Sand Creek Sub-Station
950 Academy Park Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 08/15/2022
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 02/13/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 02/13/2025

SUBJECT: Sand Creek Sub-Station Self-Evaluation

1. On 08/15/2022, 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

Visitor Parking

BFID: 195127 - Parking signs

The accessible parking signage is mounted higher than 7'-0" to the bottom of the lowest sign.
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.

Recommendation:
Lower the signage to between 5'-0" and 7'-0" to the bottom of the lowest sign.
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
Finding 195127 Main Photo

BFID: 195129 - All four parking spaces and access aisles have cross slope measuring more than 3%. The far right stall measures 4%.

The cross slope (narrow dimension) of the parking space exceeds 2%.

The running and cross slope in an accessible parking space and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 502.5
Parking spaces and access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper than 1:48. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.

Recommendation:
Demo and repave stalls and access aisles 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:
CSPD
Finding 195129 Main Photo
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Finding 195129 Additional Photo

BFID: 195131 - Curb Ramp

The landing at the top of the curb ramp has running slope and/or cross slope exceeding 2%.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406.4
Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding flared sides, leading to the landing.

Recommendation:
Remove concrete landing and replace 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:
CSPD
Finding 195131 Main Photo
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Finding 195131 Additional Photo

BFID: 195138 - Curb Ramp

The curb ramp side flares exceed maximum slope allowances.

The sides of curb ramps (curb ramp flares) where provided, shall not be steeper than 1:10.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406.3
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 406.2.3
Where a pedestrian circulation path crosses a curb ramp, flared sides shall be provided and shall be sloped 10 percent maximum.

Recommendation:
Rempove and replace curb ramp 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:
CSPD
Finding 195138 Main Photo

Exterior Accessible Routes

BFID: 195132 - Curb Ramp

The curb ramp on the accessible route has cross slopes greater than 2%.

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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 406.5.3
The cross slope of curb ramps and blended transitions shall be 1:48 maximum. At pedestrian street crossings without yield or stop control and at mid-block pedestrian street crossings, the cross slope shall be permitted to equal the street or highway grade.

Recommendation:
Remover and replace curb ramp 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:
CSPD
Finding 195132 Main Photo
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Finding 195132 Additional Photo

BFID: 195133 - Curb Ramp

The curb ramp on the accessible route has cross slopes greater than 2%.

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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 406.5.3
The cross slope of curb ramps and blended transitions shall be 1:48 maximum. At pedestrian street crossings without yield or stop control and at mid-block pedestrian street crossings, the cross slope shall be permitted to equal the street or highway grade.

Recommendation:
Remover and replace curb ramp 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:
CSPD
Finding 195133 Main Photo
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Finding 195133 Additional Photo

BFID: 195136 - Accessible Route

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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace padst 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:
CSPD
Finding 195136 Main Photo
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Finding 195136 Additional Photo

BFID: 195139 - Turn

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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2
Floor surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section 302. Changes in level shall not be permitted within the turning space.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

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:
CSPD
Finding 195139 Main Photo
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BFID: 195140 - Vertical Discontinuity

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:
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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum in height shall be permitted to be vertical.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 303.3
Changes in level greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in height and not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

Recommendation:
Grind 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:
CSPD
Finding 195140 Main Photo
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Finding 195140 Additional Photo

Interior

BFID: 195150 - Reach height

The brochure display 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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 307.5
Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes.

Recommendation:
Remove and re-install brochure display 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:
CSPD
Finding 195150 Main Photo
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Finding 195150 Additional Photo

Men's Restrooms

BFID: 195141 - Paper towel dispenser

The paper towel dispenser 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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 307.2
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the floor shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into a circulation path.

Recommendation:
Relocate the dispenser to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195141 Main Photo
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BFID: 195145 - Stall door

The compartment door is not self closing.

The water closet compartment shall be equipped with a door that has an automatic-closing device.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.8.1.2
Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 604.9.3
Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section 404. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with Section 404.2.6 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the required minimum area of the compartment.

Recommendation:
Install a gravity hinge.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195145 Main Photo
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BFID: 195147 - Door handle

The locking/latching hardware is not accessible.

Hand-activated door opening hardware, handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.8.1.2
Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.

Recommendation:
Replace handle with one that is operable with a closed fist.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195147 Main Photo
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BFID: 195149 - Grab bar

The toilet seat cover dispenser is mounted too close to the top of the grab bar, minimizing the gripping surface.

Adjacent elements shall be positioned to provide unobstructed use of grab bars. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches minimum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 609.3
The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm). The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 609.3
The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm). The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends of the grab bar shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above the grab bar shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum.

Recommendation:
Re-install a toilet seat cover dispenser to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195149 Main Photo
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Women's Restroom

BFID: 195142 - Paper towel dispenser

The paper towel dispenser 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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 307.2
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the floor shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into a circulation path.

Recommendation:
Relocate the dispenser to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195142 Main Photo
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BFID: 195144 - dispenser

The feminine hygiene dispenser 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.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 307.2
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the floor shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into a circulation path.

Recommendation:
Relocate the dispenser to compliance.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195144 Main Photo
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BFID: 195146 - Stall door

The compartment door is not self closing.

The water closet compartment shall be equipped with a door that has an automatic-closing device.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.8.1.2
Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.

2017 ANSI A117.1 Section 604.9.3
Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with Section 404. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with Section 404.2.6 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Wheelchair accessible toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the required minimum area of the compartment.

Recommendation:
Install a gravity hinge.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195146 Main Photo
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BFID: 195148 - Door handle

The locking/latching hardware is not accessible.

Hand-activated door opening hardware, handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.8.1.2
Toilet compartment doors, including door hardware, shall comply with 404 except that if the approach is to the latch side of the compartment door, clearance between the door side of the compartment and any obstruction shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum. Doors shall be located in the front partition or in the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the front partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition farthest from the water closet. Where located in the side wall or partition, the door opening shall be 4 inches (100 mm) maximum from the front partition. The door shall be self-closing. A door pull complying with 404.2.7 shall be placed on both sides of the door near the latch. Toilet compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required compartment area.

Recommendation:
Replace handle with one that is operable with a closed fist.
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Department:
CSPD
Finding 195148 Main Photo
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