2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places

E1-4. Where the slope of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this part of the accessible route meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp?

Yes _____ No _____

4a. Is the slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.8.2]

Yes _____ No _____

Note: For existing ramps, the slope may be 1:10 for a 6 inch rise and 1:8 for a 3 inch rise in special circumstances, see ADA Standards 4.1.6(3).

4b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]

Yes _____ No _____

4c. Are the handrails mounted between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface?
[ADA Stds 4.8.5]

Yes _____ No _____

4d. If a ramp is more than 30 feet long, is a level landing at least 60 inches long provided every 30 feet of horizontal length? [ADA Stds 4.8.4]

Yes _____ No _____

Note: When the running slope is less than 1:16 and more than 1:20, each ramp segment may be up to 40 feet long followed by a level landing.

4e. Does the ramp have a level landing at the top and bottom of each ramp section that is at least 60 inches long? [ADA Stds 4.8.4]

Yes _____ No _____

Note: The level landing may be part of the sidewalk or walking surface.

4f. Is a level landing, at least 60 inches by 60 inches, provided where a ramp changes direction? [ADA Stds 4.8.4]

Yes _____ No _____

4g. If the ramp or landing has a vertical drop-off on either side of the ramp, is edge protection provided? [ADA Stds 4.8.7]

Yes _____ No _____