Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
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Westmoor Park
3315 Water St
West Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 07/27/2021
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
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City of Colorado Springs
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Report Date: 02/13/2025

FOR RECORD:

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

DATE: 02/13/2025

SUBJECT: Westmoor Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 07/27/2021, 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

Accessible Routes

BFID: 188897

There is no accessible route of travel from the public way. The sidewalk on Chambers Dr. ends on the side of the street opposite the park. There are no sidewalks on the park side of any of the streets bounding the park. Also, the alleyway is listed as Valley Road.

There is not a curb ramp at Westmoor Pl. and Chambers Dr., or at Water St. and Chambers Dr.

Street frontage on Westmoor Pl is approximately 315'. The frontage on Chambers Dr. is approximately 540'. The frontage on Water St. is approximately 450'.

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:
2015 IBC Section 1104.1
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.

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.

Recommendation:
Install a curb ramp at the intersection and install sidewalks to the park elements. Also, Install a sidewalk along Valley Road. This would allow access to multiple elements.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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Finding 188897 Additional Photo

BFID: 188896

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:
2015 IBC Section 1104.1
At least one accessible route within the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance served.

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.

Recommendation:
Install additional sidewalk to the alley. Explore accessible parking off alley near this location.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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Finding 188896 Additional Photo

BFID: 188900

There are multiple issues with the ramp, including: high running and cross slope and high cross slopes.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 405
Ramps

Recommendation:
Redo this ramp entirely.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191588

There are no accessible tables.

At least 5% of each type in each functional area of dining surfaces must be accessible and must be dispersed throughout the space or facility containing dining surfaces. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee and toe spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 17 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters shall be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.

Recommendation:
Create a route and pad to make it accessible.
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188898

The city has an obligation to provide access to programs and services as a whole. The basketball court is about 110' from Westmoor Pl.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Recommendation:
Evaluate basketball courts across all city parks and determine which to make accessible.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188899

The city has an obligation to provide access to programs and services as a whole.
The tennis courts are about 115' from Westmoor Pl.

In addition, there are access issues at the sidewalk and gate. There is 1" vertical displacement, along with a 1" gap up to 1" deep at the gate entrance. The chain on the gate only allows it to open 14".
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Recommendation:
Evaluate tennis courts across all city parks and determine which to make accessible. In the meantime, grind the vertical displacement and fill the gap, as these are safety issues in addition to accessibility issues. Finally, take the chain restriction off.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191373

The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is excessive.

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.6
Except as provided in R302.6.1 and R302.6.2 (Pedestrian Street Crossings Without Yield or Stop Control and Midblock Pedestrian Street Crossings), the cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Advisory R302.6 Cross Slope. The cross slope requirements in R302.6 apply to sidewalks and other pedestrian circulation paths, pedestrian street crossings and at-grade rail crossings, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and similar structures (see R302.2). The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is measured perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel. Cross slope requirements are contained in R304.5.3 for curb ramps and blended transitions, and in R407.3 for ramps.

Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete in front of entrance.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191372

The route of travel does not provide the required minimum width.

The minimum clear width for sidewalks and walks is 36 inches.

However, clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches long minimum and 36 inches wide minimum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1
Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1 Exception
The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.

Recommendation:
Widen path into courts to at least 36".
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188901

The city has an obligation to make programs and services accessible as a whole.

The bleacher area is approximately 55' from Water St.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Recommendation:
Evaluate baseball fields across city parks and determine which to make accessible.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191380

There is no accessible route to the element.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Recommendation:
Re-install dispenser and move trash can to an accessible route.
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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Men's Restroom

BFID: 188904

The restroom is missing the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), and does not contain Braille or tactile characters.

Wall signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces of a building shall have be horizontal format and the characters raised 1/32 inch minimum and shall be sans serif uppercase characters a minimum of 5/8 inch and a maximum of 2 inches high. Contracted Grade 2 Braille shall be in a horizontal format and shall be placed a minimum of 3/8 inch and a maximum of 1/2 inch directly below the tactile characters; flush left or centered. Signs with raised characters or Braille shall be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1111.1
Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following locations.

1. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.1.

Exception: Where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

2. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.2.

Exception: In Group I-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific dwelling units or sleeping units, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

3. Accessible passenger loading zones.

4. Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location.

5. Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible.

6. Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the checkout aisle number or type of check-out identification.

7. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms.

8. Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible.

9. Accessible areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009.9.

10. Exterior areas for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1009.9.

11. In recreational facilities, lockers that are required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1109.9.

2010 ADAS Section 216.8
Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, directional signs indicating the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with 603 within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with 603.

Recommendation:
Install compliant signage.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188907

The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.3
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Recommendation:
Clean out and fill gap.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188910

The water and drain pipes under the lavatory are not adequately insulated.

Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 606.5
Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.

Recommendation:
Insulate the lavatory pipes.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188911

Compliant knee space has not been provided under the lavatory.

The knee clearance shall be 11 inches minimum in depth at 9 inches above the floor, and 8 inches minimum in depth at 27 inches above the floor. The top of the lavatory rim may be no higher than 34 inches.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 306.3.1
Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with 306.3.

Recommendation:
Increase the height of the lavatory.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188913

The faucet controls require twisting of the wrist.

Faucet controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 lb. Lever-operated, push-type and electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. Self-closing valves are allowed if the faucet remains open for at least 10 seconds.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 606.4
Controls for faucets shall comply with 309. Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum.

Recommendation:
Replace with lever-style hardware or install automatic controls.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188915

The flush handle is located on the wrong side of the toilet.

Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting. Controls for the flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of toilet areas, no more than 48 inches above the floor.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.6
Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with 604.8.2.

Recommendation:
Relocate the flush controls to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Corrected Condition:
The flush handle was relocated to the wide side of the toilet.
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BFID: 188916

The toilet seat is not located within the range allowed off the floor.

The height of accessible water closets shall be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 19 inches measured to the top of a maximum 2-inch high toilet seat.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.4
The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.

Recommendation:
Decrease the height of the toilet between 17-19" high.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188920

Accessible toilets must have grab bars installed.

The side grab bar must extend at least 54 inches minimum beyond the rear wall and start a maximum of 12 inches from the rear wall.

The rear grab bar must be a minimum of 36 inches long and extend from the centerline of the toilet 12 inches minimum on one side and 24 inches minimum on the other side.

Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.5
Grab bars for water closets shall comply with 609. Grab bars shall be provided on the side wall closest to the water closet and on the rear wall.

Recommendation:
Install grab bars. ANSI 117.1 requires a vertical 18" grab bar in addition to the horizontal grab bars. Once installed, verify the toilet paper dispenser is at least 12" above or 1-1/2" below the grab bar.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191377

The toilet paper locking mechanism projects into the headroom clearance in 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.

Recommendation:
Remove the locking mechanism or eliminate the sharp edge.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 191378

The rim of the urinal is above the maximum allowable height.

Wall-hung urinals must be provided with an elongated rim projecting a minimum of 13 1/2 inches from the wall and a maximum of 17 inches above the floor.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 605.2
Urinals shall be the stall-type or the wall-hung type with the rim 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Urinals shall be 13 1/2 inches (345 mm) deep minimum measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture.

Recommendation:
Lower the urinal.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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Women's Restroom

BFID: 188905

The restroom is missing the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), and does not contain Braille or tactile characters.

Wall signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces of a building shall have be horizontal format and the characters raised 1/32 inch minimum and shall be sans serif uppercase characters a minimum of 5/8 inch and a maximum of 2 inches high. Contracted Grade 2 Braille shall be in a horizontal format and shall be placed a minimum of 3/8 inch and a maximum of 1/2 inch directly below the tactile characters; flush left or centered. Signs with raised characters or Braille shall be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1111.1
Required accessible elements shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following locations.

1. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.1.

Exception: Where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

2. Accessible parking spaces required by Section 1106.2.

Exception: In Group I-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific dwelling units or sleeping units, identification of accessible parking spaces is not required.

3. Accessible passenger loading zones.

4. Accessible rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing rooms are clustered at a single location.

5. Accessible entrances where not all entrances are accessible.

6. Accessible check-out aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be above the check-out aisle in the same location as the checkout aisle number or type of check-out identification.

7. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing rooms.

8. Accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all such rooms are accessible.

9. Accessible areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009.9.

10. Exterior areas for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1009.9.

11. In recreational facilities, lockers that are required to be accessible in accordance with Section 1109.9.

2010 ADAS Section 216.8
Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, directional signs indicating the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with 603 within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with 603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to 213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with 603.

Recommendation:
Install compliant signage.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188906

The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.3
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Recommendation:
Clean out and fill gap.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188908

The threshold has a vertical change greater than 1/4 inch high.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.5
Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 302 and 303.

Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2".
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188909

The water and drain pipes under the lavatory are not adequately insulated.

Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 606.5
Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.

Recommendation:
Insulate the pipes.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188912

Compliant knee space has not been provided under the lavatory.

The knee clearance shall be 11 inches minimum in depth at 9 inches above the floor, and 8 inches minimum in depth at 27 inches above the floor. The top of the lavatory rim may be no higher than 34 inches.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 306.3.1
Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with 306.3.

Recommendation:
Increase the height of the lavatory.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188914

The faucet controls require twisting of the wrist.

Faucet controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 lb. Lever-operated, push-type and electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. Self-closing valves are allowed if the faucet remains open for at least 10 seconds.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 606.4
Controls for faucets shall comply with 309. Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum.

Recommendation:
Replace with lever-style hardware or install automatic controls.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188917

The flush handle is located on the wrong side of the toilet.

Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting. Controls for the flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of toilet areas, no more than 48 inches above the floor.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.6
Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with 604.8.2.

Recommendation:
Relocate the flush handle to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Corrected Condition:
The flush handle was relocated to the wide side of the toilet.
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BFID: 188918

The toilet seat is not located within the range allowed off the floor.

The height of accessible water closets shall be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 19 inches measured to the top of a maximum 2-inch high toilet seat.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.4
The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position.

Recommendation:
Lower the height of the toilet from 17-19".
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188919

The toilet is not located within the range allowed from the side wall or partition.

The centerline of the toilet must be 16 to 18 inches from the side wall.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.2
The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in 604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.

Recommendation:
Move the toilet closer to the wall.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188921

Accessible toilets must have grab bars installed.

The side grab bar must extend at least 54 inches minimum beyond the rear wall and start a maximum of 12 inches from the rear wall.

The rear grab bar must be a minimum of 36 inches long and extend from the centerline of the toilet 12 inches minimum on one side and 24 inches minimum on the other side.

Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 604.5
Grab bars for water closets shall comply with 609. Grab bars shall be provided on the side wall closest to the water closet and on the rear wall.

Recommendation:
Install grab bars. ANSI 117.1 requires a vertical 18" grab bar in addition to the horizontal grab bars. Once installed, verify the toilet paper dispenser is at least 12" above or 1-1/2" below the grab bar.
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:
Parks & Recreation
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Restroom Area and Porta-Potty

BFID: 188902

The portable public restroom is not compliant.

If sanitary facilities are provided, they must be made accessible to persons with disabilities. If public restrooms are desired, It is recommended that the portable unit be replaced with a permanent built in compliant restroom. The utilization of an accessible portable unit may be a temporary solution and is not recommended as a permanent solution.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1109.2
Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing rooms provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. Except as provided for in Sections 1109.2.2 and 1109.2.3, at least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible.

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.

Recommendation:
If this porta-potty is for use while the main restrooms are closed for the winter, then this unit needs to be accessible. Coordinate with the vendor to provide an accessible unit and install a sidewalk to the portapotty, as well as a concrete pad for mounting it.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Corrected Condition:
The porta-potty was removed.
Inaccessible portapotty

BFID: 191379

The drinking fountain has multiple violations.

Drinking fountains must be on an accessible route that provides a 30 inch by 48 inch clear floor space centered on the low unit, allowing a forward approach.

Spout outlets shall be 36 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons shall be 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. The spout shall be located 15 inches minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches high minimum and shall be located 5 inches maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches of the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches and 5 inches maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum. Operable parts shall comply with applicable standards.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.5.1
Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

2010 ADAS Section 602.1
Drinking fountains shall comply with 307 and 602.

Recommendation:
Take this out entirely or replace it with a fountain with proper dimensions.
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
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BFID: 188903

The restroom facilities serving the facility are not 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:
2015 IBC Section 1109.2
Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing rooms provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. Except as provided for in Sections 1109.2.2 and 1109.2.3, at least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible.

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.

Recommendation:
Install sidewalk to the restroom from the play area.
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:
Parks & Recreation
Restroom without an accessible route
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