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Note: This checklist was based on the 1991 ADAAG, but has been updated as of 2016 to reflect the 2010 ADA Standards. See updated version here: https://www.corada.com/documents/2016-ada-checklist-for-polling-places/ada-checklist-for-polling-places

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and is still applicable.

C2-1. Are all sidewalks and walkways to the voting area free of any objects (e.g., wall-mounted boxes, signs, handrail extensions, trees) with bottom edges that are higher than 27 inches but less than 80 inches above the walkway and that extend more than 4 inches into the sidewalk or walkway? [ADA Stds 4.4, 4.2.1(3), 4.1.3(2)]

Yes _____ No _____

If No, can the object be lowered, removed, or modified or can the route be changed to avoid the object?

illustration showing wall-mounted hazard with temporary object below

This wall-mounted box is mounted too high to be detectable by a person who is blind.  Placing an object, like this sign, under the box provides a way to warn the person before they walk into the side of the box.

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