Checklist
3. Carpet
Yes
No
a. Carpet is securely attached and has a low-cut or level loop pile and
tight weave.
4.
Corridor Handrails
Yes
No
a.
38.1 mm (1-1/2") diameter.
b.
38.1 mm (1-1/2") space between handrail and mounting surface.
c.
Height of handrails, 863.6 mm (34").
d.
Handrail sections are free of sharp edges.
e.
Wall surfaces behind handrails are smooth.
f.
Ends of hand rails are rounded.
5. Doors and Doorways
Yes
No
a. Minimum 812.8 mm (32") clear opening to all rooms.
[UFAS - 812.8 mm (32")]
b. Level approach to doors.
c. 457.2 mm (18") clearance at latch side of all doors.
d. Minimum clearance between manual doors in series, 1219.2 mm
(48") plus width of the door.
e. Panic hardware at exits.
6. Water Fountains
Yes
No
a. 50% water fountains on each floor are handicapped accessible.
b. Spout height no higher than 914.4 mm (36").
7. Toilet Rooms
Yes
No
a. Public and common use toilet rooms are usable by the physically
handicapped.
b. Signage for handicapped accessible toilet rooms.
c. Minimum width of entrance doors to toilet rooms, 863.6 mm (34").
d. Minimum space between vestibule doors, 1219.2 mm (48") plus width
of the door swinging into space.
e. Clear turning space of 1524 mm (60").
f. Minimum clear width of doorways to toilet stalls, 812.8 mm (32").
g. Wheelchair "Side-transfer stall", minimum 1676.4 mm(66") wide by
1828.8 mm (72") deep. "Front-transfer stall, minimum 914.4 mm (36")
x 1676.4 mm (66").
[UFAS]
VBA Design Guide
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