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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6a. Ramp Slope
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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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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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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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6e. Ramp Landing
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 _____
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6f. Ramp Handrails
6f. Are the handrails mounted between 34 and 38 inches above the ramp surface? [ADA Stds 4.8.5] Yes _____ No _____
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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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Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Temporary Solutions for Election Day Sidewalks and Walkways - Voters with Mobility Disabilities Problem One: The sidewalk connecting parking to the polling place entrance is too...
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Part 2. Typical Issues for Voters Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
The following checklist applies to sidewalks and walkways leading to the polling place and voting area....
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Sidewalks and Walkways Checklist
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C2-1. Objects on sidewalks
Placing an object, like this sign, under the box provides a way to warn the person before they walk into the side of the box....
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C2-2. Undersides of Exterior Stairs
C2-2. Are the undersides of exterior stairs enclosed or protected with a cane detectable barrier so that people who are blind or have low vision will not hit their heads on the...
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C2-3 Objects Hanging Over Pedestrian Routes
C2-3. Are all objects that hang over the pedestrian routes 80 inches or more above the route? If No, can the objects be removed or relocated, or can a detectable object be added...
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Temporary Solutions for Election Day
To make a protruding object detectable: Place an object or a barrier below the protruding object in the cane-detectable area not more than 27 inches above the floor....
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Entering the Polling Place
Entering the Polling Place...
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D. Building Entrance
D. Building Entrance
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Typical Issues
If the accessible entrance is not the main entrance to the polling place, then signs must be located at inaccessible entrances to the polling place to direct voters to the accessible entrance...
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Building Entrance Checklist
Building Entrance Checklist
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D1. Accessible Entrance
If there are inaccessible entrances serving the polling place, signs will be needed at inaccessible entrance(s) to direct voters to the nearest accessible entrance....
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D2. Clear Passage
D2. Does at least one door or one side of a double leaf door at the accessible entrance provide at least 32 inches clear passage width when the door is open 90 degrees? [See figure...
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D3. Door Hardware
D3. Is the door hardware (e.g., lever, pull, panic bar) usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? [ADA Stds 4.13.9] Yes _____ No _____ If...
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D4. Door Clearance
D4. On the pull side of the door, is there at least 18 inches clearance provided to the side of the latch if the door is not automatic or power-operated? [ADA Stds 4.13.6, figure...
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D5. Raised Threshold
D5. If there is a raised threshold, is it no higher than 3/4 inch at the door and beveled on both sides? [ADA Stds 4.1.6(3)(d)(ii), 4.13.8] Yes _____ No _____ If No, replace...