2010 ADA Definition
Place of Public Accommodation: Place of public accommodation means a facility operated by a private entity whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories –
(1) Place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a facility that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that actually is occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the residence of the proprietor. For purposes of this part, a facility is a "place of lodging" if it is – (i) An inn, hotel, or motel; or
(ii) A facility that – (A) Provides guest rooms for sleeping for stays that primarily are short-term in nature (generally 30 days or less) where the occupant does not have the right to return to a specific room or unit after the conclusion of his or her stay; and
(B) Provides guest rooms under conditions and with amenities similar to a hotel, motel, or inn, including the following – (1) On- or off-site management and reservations service;
(2) Rooms available on a walk-up or call-in basis;
(3) Availability of housekeeping or linen service; and
(4) Acceptance of reservations for a guest room type without guaranteeing a particular unit or room until check-in, and without a prior lease or security deposit.
(2) A restaurant, bar, or other establishment serving food or drink;
(3) A motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;
(4) An auditorium, convention center, lecture hall, or other place of public gathering;
(5) A bakery, grocery store, clothing store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental establishment;
(6) A laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment;
(7) A terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation;
(8) A museum, library, gallery, or other place of public display or collection;
(9) A park, zoo, amusement park, or other place of recreation;
(10) A nursery, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education;
(11) A day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service center establishment; and
(12) A gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation.
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6g. Ramp Edge Protection
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 _____
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Accessible Ramp Features
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...
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4e.
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...
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6b.
6b. Is the change in level from the floor to the lift surface ramped or beveled?
Yes _____ No _____
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6c. Ramp Landing
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...
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C1-5. Curb Ramp
C1-5. Where an accessible route crosses a curb is a curb ramp provided? If yes,
Yes _____ No _____
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Typical Issues
Typical Issues
The accessible voting area must be on an accessible route and have an accessible entrance and adequate circulation and maneuvering space for voters who use...
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4f.
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 _____
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A8. Accessible Route
A8. Are the accessible parking spaces serving the voting area on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.2]
Yes _____ No _____
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7e.
7e. If the answers to questions (b) thru (d) are no, can the door be propped open to provide an accessible route on election day?
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6d. Ramp Length
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...
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C. Sidewalks and Walkways
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E1-6. Wheelchair Lift
E1-6. If a wheelchair lift is provided, does it meet the following requirements:
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6b. Ramp Width
6b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]
Yes _____ No _____
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E1-3. Route Level Changes
E1-3. Does the route from the accessible entrance to the voting area change levels using a ramp, lift or elevator?
Yes _____ No _____
If no, go to question E1-7.
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4a.
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...
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E1-4. Accessible Route Slope
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...
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4b.
4b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]
Yes _____ No _____
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6a. Ramp Slope
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...
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Sidewalks and Walkways Checklist
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Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Parking
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B8. Accessible Route
B8. Does an accessible route connect the curb ramp to the accessible entrance?
[ADA Stds 4.1.2(1)]
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7b.
7b. Is the door hardware (e.g., lever, pull, push, panic bar) usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, to allow people who may not be able to...
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6a.
6a. Is the lift operational at the time of the survey?
Yes _____ No _____