Sidewalks and Walkways Checklist - Voters with Mobility Disabilities
C1-1. Is an accessible route provided from accessible parking spaces to the accessible entrance of the building?
[ADA Stds 4.1.2(1), 4.3]
Yes _____ No _____
Note: If the accessible route crosses a vehicular route, a marked crosswalk should be used.
Yes _____ No _____
C1-2. Is an accessible route provided from public sidewalks and public transportation stops on the polling site (if provided) to the accessible entrance of the building? [ADA Stds 4.1.2(1)]
Yes _____ No _____
C1-3. Is the accessible route at least 36 inches wide?
If No, the accessible route may narrow to 32 inches wide for up to 2 feet in length.
Yes _____ No _____
C1-4. Is the accessible route free of steps and abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch?
Note: Level changes between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch should be beveled.
Yes _____ No _____
C1-5. Where an accessible route crosses a curb is a curb ramp provided? If yes,
Yes _____ No _____
5a. Is the ramp surface at least 36 inches wide, excluding flared sides?
[ADA Stds 4.7.3]
Yes _____ No _____
5b. Is the slope (up or down the ramp) no more than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.7.2]
Note: 1:12 is one inch of vertical height for 12 inches of horizontal distance.
Yes _____ No _____
C1-6. If the slope of part of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this part meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp?
Yes _____ No _____
6a. Is the ramp slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.8.2]
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 Stds 4.1.6(3)).
Yes _____ No _____
6b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]
Yes _____ No _____
6c. 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]
Note: The level landing may be part of the sidewalk or walking surface.
Yes _____ No _____
6d. 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]
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.
Yes _____ No _____
6e. Is a level landing, at least 60 inches by 60 inches, provided where a ramp changes direction? [ADA Stds 4.8.4]
Yes _____ No _____
6f. Are the handrails mounted between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface?
[ADA Stds 4.8.5]
Yes _____ No _____
6g. 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 _____
Accessible Ramp Features
1. At least 36 inches between handrails
2. Top landing part of walk
3. Bottom landing part of walk
4. Handrail height 34 to 38 inches
5. Edge protection
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