Checklist
3. Curb Ramps
Yes
No
a. Provided wherever a walk crosses a curb.
b. Located or protected to prevent obstruction by parked vehicles or street
furnishings.
c. Maximum slope 1:12.
d. Minimum width 914.4 mm (36")
e. Smooth transition from curb ramp to street or grade level.
f. Firm, slip resistant surface.
4.
Ramps
Yes
No
a.
Maximum slope 1:12.
b.
Ramp no greater than 60,960 mm (200') in length.
c.
Cross slope no greater than 1:50.
d.
Minimum clear width 914.4 mm (36").
e.
Top and bottom landings are at least 1524 mm x 1524 mm (60" x 60")
long.
f.
Intermediate landings at least 10668 mm (420") - 12192 mm (480")
intervals are at least 1524 mm (60") long.
g.
Where doors swing onto a ramp landing, the landing is level and at
least 1524 mm x 1524 mm (60" x 60").
h.
Where required, handrails are installed on both sides.
i.
Handrails are mounted at a height of 838.2 mm (33") and extend 304.8
mm (12") beyond beginning and end of ramp.
j.
Firm, slip-resistant surface.
k.
Ramp curbs are at least 50.8 mm (2") high.
5. Passenger Loading Area
Yes
No
a. In a safe area and clearly designated for passenger arrival and
departure.
b. Close as possible to accessible entrance.
c. Zoned to prohibit parking.
d. Ramped to sidewalk level.
e. Access aisles, measuring at least 1524 mm (60") wide by 6096 mm
(240") long and parallel and level with the vehicle pull-up space.
6.
Parking
Yes
No
a.
2% of total number of parking spaces accessible.
b.
Located conveniently to accessible entrances.
c.
Identified by accessibility symbols and routing signage.
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