D2. Does at least one door or one side of a double leaf-door provide at least 32 inches clear passage width when the door is open 90 degrees? [ADA Standards §...
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D2
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D3
D3. Is the hardware (e.g., lever, pull, and panic bar) usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? [ADA Standards § 4.13.9] Yes ...
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D4
D4. On the latch, pull side of the door, is there at least 18 inches clearance provided if the door is not automatic or power-operated? [ADA Standards § 4.13.6, Fig....
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D5
D5. If there is a raised threshold, is it no higher than 3/4 inch at the door and beveled on both sides? [ADA Standards §§ 4.1.6(3)(d)(ii), 4.13.8] Yes No If No,...
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D6
D6. If an entry has a vestibule, is there a 30-inch by 48-inch clear floor space inside the vestibule where a wheelchair or scooter user can be outside the swing of a hinged door?...
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F. Check-In Areas
Check-In Areas A shelter usually has one or more check-in areas located near the entrance to the shelter....
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1. Typical Issues for Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs, Scooters, or Other Mobility Devices
Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs, Scooters, or Other Mobility Devices The interior accessible route connects the accessible entrance with the various service and activity areas within the shelter...
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E1-a
Is there an accessible route, at least 36 inches wide, that connects the accessible entrance to all shelter areas (it may narrow to 32 inches wide for up to 2 feet in length)?...
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E1-b
E1-b. Is the accessible route free of steps and abrupt level changes over 1/2 inch? Yes No Note: level changes between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch should be beveled). [ADA...
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E1-c
E1-c. Does the accessible route from the accessible entrance to all activity areas change levels using a ramp, lift or elevator? [ADA Standards §§ 4.1.3(1), 4.3.8] Yes ...
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c-i
c-i. If Yes, is a ramp or sloped hallway provided? Yes No If Yes, go to question E1-d.
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c-ii
Yes No If Yes, and the elevator or lift is part of the accessible route to a shelter area, is back-up electrical power available to operate the elevator or lift for the duration...
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E1-d
E1-d. Where the slope of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this area meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp? Yes No
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d-i
d-i. Is the slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Standards § 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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d-ii
d-ii. Are handrails installed on both sides of each ramp segment? [ADA Standards § 4.8.5] Yes No
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d-iii
d-iii. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches? [ADA Standards § 4.8.3] Yes No
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d-iv
d-iv. Are the handrails mounted 34 to 38 inches above the ramp surface? [ADA Standards § 4.8.5] Yes No
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d-v
d-v. If a ramp is longer than 30 feet, is a level landing at least 60 inches long provided every 30 feet? [ADA Standards § 4.8.4] Yes No
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d-vi
d-vi. Does the ramp have a level landing that is at least 60 inches long at the top and bottom of each ramp section or where the ramp changes direction? [ADA Standards §...
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d-vii
d-vii. If the ramp or landing has a vertical drop-off on either side of the ramp, is edge protection provided? [ADA Standards § 4.8.7] Yes No
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E1-e
Is an elevator provided to each of the levels on which each sheltering service or activity area is located? Yes No...
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e-i
e-i. Are the centerlines of the call buttons mounted 42 inches above the floor? [ADA Standards § 4.10.3] Yes No
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e-ii
e-ii. Does the floor area of the elevator car have space to enter, reach the controls, and exit? [ADA Standards § 4.10.9, Fig. 22] Yes No Note: See Figure 22 for...
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e-iii
e-iii. Can the elevator be called and operated automatically without using a special key or having to turn on the elevator from a remote location? [ADA Standards §...