[ADA Standards § 4.6.6] Yes No If No, look for another relatively level location that is on an accessible route to the accessible shelter entrance that could be used....
Search Results "Emergency Shelter"
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A1
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A2
A2. Is the vehicle pull-up area relatively level (1:50 or 2% maximum slope in all directions)? Yes No
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A3
A3. Is the area for the access aisle at least 5-feet wide and 20-feet long? [ADA Standards § 4.6.6]. Yes No Note: Unlike at an accessible parking space, the surface...
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A4
A4. Is there vertical clearance of at least 114 inches (9 feet 6 inches) from the site entrance to the vehicle pull-up area, the access aisle, and along the vehicle route to the...
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A5
If there is no curb ramp near the drop-off area, can a temporary ramp be used to connect the drop-off area access aisle to the accessible route to the accessible shelter entrance?...
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A6
A6. If a curb ramp is provided, is the running slope of the ramp surface (not counting the side flares) no more than 1:12 or 8.33% [ADA Standards § 4.7.2] Yes No
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A7
A7. Is the width of the curb ramp surface at least 36 inches (not counting the side flares)? [ADA Standards § 4.7.3] Yes No
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A8
Does an accessible route connect the curb ramp to the shelter’s accessible entrance? [ADA Standards § 4.1.2(1)] Yes No...
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B. Parking
B. Parking
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C. Sidewalks and Walkways
C. Sidewalks and Walkways
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1. Typical Issues
When parking areas are provided at the shelter site, accessible parking spaces must be provided....
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2. Parking Spaces Checklist
2. Parking Spaces Checklist
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B1
When parking areas are provided at the shelter site, count the total number of parking spaces provided in each area....
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B2
B2. Does each accessible parking space have its own, or share, an adjacent access aisle that is least 60 inches (5 feet) wide? [ADA Standards § 4.6.3] Yes No
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B3
B3. Is there at least one van-accessible parking space provided with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide or are universal parking spaces provided that are 132...
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B4
B4. For van-accessible spaces (particularly in a garage or parking structure), is there vertical clearance of at least 98 inches (8 feet - 2 inches) for the vehicle route to the...
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B5
No If No: Look for a nearby area that is relatively level in all directions that could serve as an accessible parking space with an accessible route to the accessible entrance to the shelter...
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B6
B6. Does each accessible parking space have a sign with the symbol of accessibility that is visible when a vehicle is parked in the space? [ADA Standards § 4.6.4] Yes No
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B7
B7. If there is a curb between the access aisle and the accessible route to the building, is there a curb ramp that meets the following requirements: [ADA Standards §...
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B7-a
B7-a. Is the curb ramp surface at least 36 inches wide, excluding flared sides? [ADA Standards § 4.7.3] Yes No
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B7-b
B7-b. Is the slope (up or down the ramp) no more than 1:12? [ADA Standards § 4.7.2] Yes No Note: 1:12 is one inch of vertical height for each 12 inches of length.
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B8
Are the accessible parking spaces serving the shelter on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance? [ADA Standards § 4.6.2] Yes No...
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B9
Does each access aisle connect to an accessible route from the parking area to the shelter's accessible entrance? [ADA Standards § 4.6.2] Yes No...
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3. Temporary Solutions for Emergency Sheltering - Parking
Temporary Solutions for Emergency Sheltering - Parking Problem: Parking at the shelter facility either has no accessible parking, not enough accessible parking, or accessible parking...