Compilation of Instruments and Measurement Methods for Surface Accessibility During the course of this project the following information was developed as background information to assist...
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Compilation of Instruments and Measurement Methods for Surface Accessibility
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Polling places that cannot be remediated with temporary measures:
Emanuel Deliverance Temple of Refuge, 4718 Little Crest Road, Houston, TX Parking: No accessible van space with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches wide is provided (1991...
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Double Action Door Pressure Gauge
Double Action Door Pressure Gauge This Door Pressure Gauge, available from Evan Terry Associates, has Push-Pull capability and measures forces from 0-35 pounds on one side and...
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Capabilities, Resources, and Facilities
access to an appropriate population. experience in producing high-quality technical reports. The resources needed are relatively minimal....
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Identify Departments and Programs
The self-evaluation should cover general nondiscrimination provisions, communications, program and facility accessibility and web accessibility....
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Completing Measurements and Recording Information
One person can complete a survey of a polling place but it is often quicker and easier for two people to work together....
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Taking Measurements
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Door Closing Speed Tool
We have this tool in a heavy, poly-plastic that will hold up to the rigors of architectural surveys. It's also waterproof and cleanable!...
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ADA Facility Survey Options
ADA Facility Survey Options Click here to view/download the pdf version (6 KB) Thoroughness and Detail of Survey and Report (Level of effort) HIGH ETA Services...
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Step 6 - Develop a Transition Plan
The transition plan is developed from the self-evaluation and facilities survey....
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City of XXX – ADA Transition Plan
City Hall January 4, 2017 Prepared by: ADA Coordinator and Director of Facilities Area Access Issue Solution Target...
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ADA Facility Compliance Survey & Report Options
ADA Facility Compliance Survey & Report Options Click here to view/download the pdf "ADA Facility Compliance Survey & Report Options" (20 KB) * * * * * * *...
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Drinking Fountain Water Flow Tool
We have this tool in a heavy, poly-plastic that will hold up to the rigours of architectural surveys. It's also waterproof, a plus when working with drinking fountains!...
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H. How Can You Tell if a Curb Ramp is Accessible?
The best way to determine if a curb ramp is accessible is to survey it to determine the extent to which it complies with ADA accessibility requirements....
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I. Ensuring Compliance Now and In the Future
To survey curb ramps in your community, use the Curb Ramps survey form and instructions that will be included in the Appendices to this Tool Kit, which will be released soon. ...
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Appendix 1: ADA Accessibility Survey Instructions: Curb Ramps
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1 [§ 4.7.3]
1 [§ 4.7.3] Only measure the width of the ramp section of the curb ramp (labeled “ramp” to the right [below]). The ramp section of a curb ramp is also known as the “ramp run.” If...
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2 [§§ 4.7.2; 4.8.2; 4.1.6(3)(a)]
2 [§§ 4.7.2; 4.8.2; 4.1.6(3)(a)] The running slope of the curb ramp is the slope in the direction that people travel when going up or down the ramp run. The arrow in the...
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3 [§ 4.3.7]
The cross slope of a curb ramp, or any accessible route, may not exceed 2 percent....
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4 [§ 4.7.2]
4 [§ 4.7.2] The gutter is the part of the street that borders the curb. To measure the gutter slope, place the level in the same position as the arrow in the illustration, with...
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5 [§ 4.7.2]
5 [§ 4.7.2] The transitions on and off the curb ramp are the points where the gutter meets the bottom of the ramp and where the top of the ramp meets the sidewalk. These...
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6 [§ 4.7.7]
If the curb ramp you are surveying has detectable warnings but they do not cover the entire ramp run, explain how they are different in the “Comments” section at the bottom of the form....
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7 [§ 4.7.8]
If the curb ramp you are surveying is along a public right-of-way or at a pedestrian crossing, vehicles should be prohibited from parking directly in front of the curb ramp on the street...
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8 [§§ 4.3.3; 4.3.7]
8 [§§ 4.3.3; 4.3.7] Curb ramps should have at least 36 inches of clear space at the “top” of the ramp, which can be seen in the illustration to the right [below]. The 36-inch...