Checklist
4. Parking
Yes
No
a. Is the visitor parking located close to a handicapped accessible
entrance or a handicapped accessible walk servicing this entrance?
b. Are any ramps necessary to move visitors and staff from the parking
area to the building entrance?
c. If any ramps exist, are they handicapped accessible?
d. Is there clear signage provided from the parking area to the facility?
5.
Landscaping
Yes
No
a.
Is plant material easy to maintain?
b.
Is there an irrigation system?
c.
Does landscaping compliment security?
Outside Accessibility
VBA and GSA adhere to UFAS requirements for accessibility requirements for the
disabled. Since ADA is applicable to the private sector, it is the building owners'
responsibility to meet ADA requirements.
1.
Walks
Yes
No
a.
Free of steps or abrupt changes at level.
b.
Minimum width of 914.4 mm (36") [UFAS]
c.
Maximum gradient of 1:20 (otherwise considered a ramp).
[5%]
d.
Cross slopes no greater than 1:50.
e.
Walks with gradients a minimum of 1:50 to 1:33 have rest areas every
200'.
[UFAS 1:33]
f.
Changes in level are blended to common levels by grading, curb cuts
or ramps.
g.
Firm, nonslip surfaces.
h.
Free of gratings, manholes, etc.
i.
Level platforms (minimum of 1524 mm (60") at doors.
[UFAS, 1524 mm x 1524 mm (60" x 60")
j.
Well lit walks.
2. Hazards
Yes
No
a. Accessible paths of travel are free of hazardous side protrusions.
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