WashingtonState Barrier-Free Access
Checklist For State Leased Facilities, New and Renewals
Universal Access - Universal design or inclusive design is an approach to the design of products, services and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation. It links directly to the concept of an inclusive society, its importance is recognized by governments, business and industry.
Integrated setting - Examples: 1. Entrances that have one path of travel for people w/ disabilities or those who are temporarily able. Use sloped incline rather than ramp and stairs. 2. In fixed seating areas, (auditoriums, theatres) provide accessible seating
throughout. Provide seating that does not obstruct views.
This checklist was developed by Real Estate Services (RES) with the assistance of the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE), members of the disability community, and client agencies. This is a tool to help State government comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), WAC 51-50, International Building Code (IBC) and ANSI 117.1.
It is important to note that meeting these checklist criteria will not, by itself, ensure that tenant agency programs, employment, and facilities are in full compliance with ADA and the other applicable laws. RES will assist tenant agencies in assessing and achieving program accessibility in leased facilities, the tenant agency has ultimate responsibility for providing accessible services and programs.
RES Project #: / Agency/Div.:SR&L # : / Bldg. Name:
Approx. Square Feet :
Person w/ Disability assisted review?: Yes No / Bldg. Address:
Lead Surveyor : / Suite/Floor(s):
Lead Surveyor's Ph. : / City:
Survey Date:
Mandatory:Agency - Please identify required accessibility level for this facility:
Level 1 (Serve the public) or Level 2 (Serves primarily w/ people w/ disabilities) is the minimum access Level Required For This Facility/Project
Describe any special requirements for this project: (Attach separate sheets if necessary) ______
Definitions and Acronyms
Access Levels:Description of Barrier Free Design features expected for leased space.
Level 1: houses public employees, does or does not provide on-site services.
Level 2:houses public employees, primarily provides on-site services to clients with disabilities. i.e. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Accessible Route:Continuous unobstructed path.
ADAAG/ABA: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines/Architectural Barriers Act
Department of Justice (DOJ): “ADAAG is the standard that must be used for privately-owned public facilities under title III of the ADA.
WAC 51-50 Washington Administrative Code, has requirements(Amendments) unique to WashingtonState
IBC/ANSI117.1InternationalBuilding Codes, can use these, but must also comply w/ WAC 51-50 annnd ADAAG.
Measurements:measurement listed is exact minimum and max unless otherwise stated.
Primary Entrance:Any entrance on an accessible path of travel, used by the majority of people, provides safe, direct access to thebuilding. Entrances through kitchens or rear of the building arenotconsidered “Primary.”
Criteria: Description of checklist item. Addendum /ADAAG Fig #:# of diagram in ADAAG
Site Location: Access to and from public transit system.
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 1.1
____ / Bus stop with working hour service within 600 feet of the primary entrance. Distance to nearest stop_____
1, 2 / 1.2
____ / Route to bus stop is fairly level <5% slope; cross slope <2%. WAC 51.1101.2.1(ICC A117.1 Section 403) Landings for walking surfaces. The maximum rise for any run is 30 inches (762 mm). Landings shall be provided at the top and bottom of any run. Landings shall be level and have a minimum dimension measured in the direction of travel of not less than 60 inches (1525 mm). / #405.7
1, 2 / 1.3
____ / Public sidewalk is smooth (1/4”) and wide enough for wheelchair access Route is contoured and drained.
44” WAC51-50; Addendum: All exterior on-site accessible routes (from parking, etc.) shall have visual and textural cues and shall be a minimum of 60” wide. . / #403.560”
1, 2 / 1.4
____ / Public route of travel has adequate railings, lighting, signs and striping. Cane Technique # A4
#505.10.2Handrails extension / #307.2
1, 2 / 1.5
____ / Addendum: The Lessor’s Proposal Information (A2.2) shall clearly show the location of accessible parking, public transportation stop(s), and the accessible routes of travel from each to the main entrance
1, 2 / 1.6 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
BUILDING SITE Drop-off or Loading Zone
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 2.1
____ / Primary Entrance has drop-off zone nearby.
1, 2 / 2.2
_____ / New Facility Sheltered entrance., at least one accessible entrance shall be under shelter. Every such entrance shall include a passenger loading zone.
1, 2 / 2.3 / Route to Primary Entrance level (<5% slope), or ramps provided.
1, 2 / 2.4 / Drop-off zone striping and dimensions meet requirements. / #503.3
1, 2 / 2.5 /
Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Public and Staff Off-Street Parking
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #inf. only / 3.1 / Total parking spaces
Pathway is to be in front of or to the side of parking spaces not behind the parked vehicles. / Addendum:Route of travel-accessible
parking shall not occur in adjacent
vehicular pathway.
inf.
only / 3.2 / # Accessible van spaces ____ (required 1in 6)
# Accessible non-van spaces _____ / `#502.3
1, 2 / 3.3 / # van accessible parking spaces ______
# accessible car spaces _____ required by this program. (Add required visitor + employee needs) / Note: Required at least 1 Van;
then 1:6 accessible needs to be
Van Accessible
1, 2 / 3.4 / Routes to accessible entrances are <5% slope, or ramps provided.
1, 2 / 3.5 / Diagonal curb cuts (those which direct people towards the center of street intersections) are prohibited.
1, 2 / 3.6 / Adequate paving, railings, lighting, signs and striping for wheelchair access. / On a multi-building site, there
shall be accessible routesof
travel to and between all buildings.
1, 2 / 3.7
____ / WAC 51.1106.3 Outpatient medical care facilities. For Group I-1 and I-2 Occupancies providing outpatient medical care facilities, 10 percent, but not less than one, of the parking spaces provided accessory to such occupancies shall be accessible. / 10%
1, 2 / 3.8
____ / WAC 51.1106.4 Inpatient and outpatient medical care facilities. For Group I-1 and I-2 units and facilities specializing in the treatment of persons with mobility impairments on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, 20 percent, but not less than one, of the parking spaces provided accessory to such units and facilities shall be accessible. / 20%
1, 2 / 3.9
____ / WAC 51.1106.6 Location. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance. Accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed among the various types of parking facilities provided. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking facility. Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the accessible entrances. Wherever practical, the accessible route of travel shall not cross lanes of vehiculartraffic. Where crossing traffic lanes is necessary, the route of travel shall be designated and marked as a crosswalk. / Shortest accessible route of travel
Dispersed among the various types of facilities
Located on the shortest route to entrance
Route of travel shall not cross lanes of
vehicular traffic
1, 2 / 3.10
____ / WAC51.1109.9 Detectable warnings. Passenger transit platform edges bordering a drop-off and not protected by platform screens or guards shall have a detectable warning. Curb ramps shall have detectable warnings. / Use on last 1 foot of curb cut. Good contrast
but not necessarily yellow.
1, 2 / 3.11 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No Comments: / Building entrances serving the facility’s
designated accessible parking shall be at the same grade as the parking.
Walks and Ramps on Accessible Route
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 4.1 / Routes of travel to entrances are <5% slope; <2% cross slope. Pavement is smooth, (1/4"). Pavement grating openings 1/2" parallel max to direction of travel. Integrated Primary Entrance / #503.5.1
1, 2 / 4.2 / Accessible route of travel ramp slopes no more than one-in-twelve (1:12 or 8%). Max rise between landings is thirty inches (30"). Max cross slope is 1 in 48 (or 2%). If not, / #8h
1, 2 / 4.4 / Ramp has 60" square landings at top, bottom, & turns. / See Figure #405.7 above
1, 2 / 4.5 / Continuous ramp handrails 34" to 38" above walking surface, curb or intermediate safety railing if ramp shoulder above adjacent grade.
WAC 51.1010.8 Handrails. Ramps with a rise greater than 6 “shall have handrails on both sides. At least one handrail shall extend in the direction of ramp run not less than 12” horizontally beyond the top and bottom of the ramp runs. / #405.7
1, 2 / 4.6 / ADAAG: 1¼" to 1½ “ diameter handrail 12" beyond ramp, spaced exactly 1½" away from wall or column. / #505.5
1, 2 / 4.7 / Illuminated for pedestrian safety (minimum 5 foot-candles- 10 maximum).
1, 2 / 4.8 / Adequate signage indicates entrances. Striping or special paving marks vehicular crossings.
WAC 51.1101.2.9 (ICC A117.1 Section 703.6.3.1) International Symbol of Accessibility. Where the International Symbol of Accessibility is required, it shall be proportioned complying with ICC A117.1 Figure 703.7.2.1. All interior and exterior signs depicting the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be white on a blue background. / #703.7.2.1
Note: WA State:
White on Blue
1, 2 / 4.9 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Exterior Stairways on Accessible Route
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 5.1 / Smooth, level, non-slip pavement, uniform solid 7¼" max riser height and 11" min tread depth. /
1, 2 / 5.2 / Stairway has minimum 48" square landings at top, bottom, and turns. / WAC 51.1009.4 Stairway landings.
There shall be a floor or landing at the top
and bottom of each stairway. The width of
landings shall not be less than the
width of stairways they serve.
1, 2 / 5.3 / Continuous handrails at 34" to 38" above nosing, /
1, 2 / 5.4 / 1¼" to 2" diameter handrails, spaced 1½" from wall, extend 12" beyond highest riser and 23" beyond lowest riser. / ANSI 117.1
Fig. 505.7Handrail
Cross Section
1, 2 / 5.5 / Stairway is illuminated (5 min -20 max. foot-candles).
1, 2 / 5.6 / Space under stairway >27" high, <80" high must have barrier. /
1, 2 / 5.7 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
BUILDING ENTRANCESEntrance Alcoves, Vestibules, And Doors
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 6.1 / 404 Accessible entrances when not all are accessible (inaccessible entrances shall have directional signage to indicate the route to the nearest accessible entrance); / Directional signage to accessible
Entrance. (non-employee entrance)
1, 2 / 6.2
____ / WAC 51.1105.1 Public entrances.At least 50 percent of all public entrances shall be accessible. All exits that are located adjacent to accessible areas and within 6 inches of grade shall be accessible. / Entrances/exits within 6 inches
of grade shall be made accessible.
1, 2 / 6.3
____ / 1106.7.4 Sheltered entrance. In Group I-2 Occupancies, at least one accessible entrance that complies with Section 1105 shall be under shelter. Every such entrance shall include a passenger loading zone that complies with Section 1106.7. / Sheltered Entrance
1, 2 / 6.3 / Thresholds ¼" - ½"max height, 60" square level landing at interior and exterior of door.
/
# 404.2.5
1, 2 / 6.4 / Accessible doors have 32" or greater clear opening width. / #404.2.3
1, 2 / 6.5 / Pull-side of doors have 18" wide level, clear maneuvering space.
#404.2.4.2 /
1, 2 / 6.6 / Entrance doors Lever, loop-pull, or electronic hardware Exit doors Levers, push-pads, crash-bars, or electronic hardware.
1, 2 / 6.7 / WAC1008.1.2 Exterior doors where a closing pressure > 8.5 lbs, power operated doors shall be used. / Interior doors where pressure opening
pressure > 5lbs, power operated doors
shall be used.
2 / 6.8 / Level 2 - Required power assist, or automatic opener.
1, 2 / 6.9
____ / WAC 51.50 1101.2.11 (ICC A117.1 Section 404.3.5) Control switches. Control switches shall be mounted 32 to 40 inches above the floor and not less than 18 inches nor more than 36 inches horizontally from the nearest point of travel of the moving doors. / Control Switches 32-40 “ above floor
1, 2 / 6.10 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
BUILDING INTERIORAccessible Corridors, Ramps, And Lobbies
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 7.1 / Firm and non-slip flooring (no loose flooring or deep-pile carpet. / #302.2 carpet
1, 2 / 7.2 / Addendum: Primary interior corridors leading to tenant-leased spaces shall be a minimum of 72” wide. Hallways within tenant-leased spaces shall be a minimum of 60” wide. All other routes of travel within cubicle areas shall be a minimum of 48” wide / Corridors:
72” wide – leading to lease space
60” wide – within leased space
48” wide – within cubicle areas
1, 2 / 7.3 / No objects located higher than 27" above floor and lower than 80" above floor project beyond 4" from wall. / #307.2
1, 2 / 7.4 / Adequate lighting (20 foot-candles at corridors, at waiting rooms, or as required for this program).
1, 2 / 7.5 / Firm and non-slip flooring on ramps. Ramps are at least 48” measured between rails.ADAAG.The clear space between the handrail and the wall shall be 1 - 1/2 in min and max.
1, 2 / 7.6a / Addendum All ramps within an accessible pathway (interior and exterior) shall have a maximum slope of 1’ of rise in 20’ of run, Ramps have a level 60" square landing at top, bottom, and turns.
1, 2 / 7.7
____ / Audible and visible emergency alarms, including restrooms / _____
1, 2 / 7.8 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Accessible Interior Doors,
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 8.1 / Thresholds ¼" - ½"max height, 60" square level landing at interior and exterior of door. / (see# 404.2.5)
1, 2 / 8.2 / Pull-side of accessible doors have 18" wide level, clear maneuvering space. / (see # 404.2.3)
1, 2 / 8.3 / Accessible doors have 32" or greater clear opening width. / (see #404.2.4.2)
1, 2 / 8.4 / Doors - Lever, loop-pull, or electronic hardware Levers. Exit doors,push-pads, crash-bars, or electronic hardware
1, 2 / 8.5 / 5 lb. max door-closer pressure or electronic hardware.
2 / 8.6 / Waiting room door has push-button power opener, power assist, or automatic opener.
1, 2 / 8.7 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
PROGRAM SPACESReception Counters, meeting rooms, auditoriums
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 9.1 / 36” min. width section of counter with 36” max height, knee space 27” min. above floor, Toe space 10”
1, 2 / 9.2
_____ / WAC51.1024.11 Assembly aisle walking surfaces. Aisles with a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12.5-percent slope) shall consist of a ramp having a slip-resistant walking surface. Aisles with a slope exceeding one unit vertical in eight units horizontal (12.5-percent slope) shall consist of a series of risers and treads that extends across the full width of aisles and complies with Sections 1024.11.1 through 1024.11.3.
1, 2 / 9.3
_____ / WAC 51.1104.4 Multilevel buildings and facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible level, including mezzanines, in multilevel buildings and facilities.
1, 2 / 9.3 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Interview Rooms
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 10.1 / Accessible route to interview room.
1, 2 / 10.2 / 32" clear door opening, 5-pound max force or automatic door. Lever, push/pull hardware / (see # 404.2.4.2)
1, 2 / 10.3 / Large enough for wheelchair access and 44" by 48" maneuvering space adjacent to door.
ADAAG 45 /
1, 2 / 10.4 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Meeting Rooms and Classrooms
Level / Item / Criteria / ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 11.1 / Level, firm, and slip resistant flooring (no loose or deep pile carpet). Raised floor has ramp. / #302.2
1, 2 / 11.2 / Adequate lighting (20 foot-candles at aisles, 50 foot-candles at conference tables).
1, 2 / 11.3 / Adequate signage (40-60" above floor) on latch side of door, high-contrast, raised text, and Braille. / #703.4.2
1, 2 / 11.4 / If Public Address system or microphones, then built-in or portable assistive listening system and identifying signage. / See IBC 11082.7 required
1, 2 / 11.5
_____ / ADAAG4.28 Alarm systems. at a minimum, visual signal appliances shall be provided in buildings & facilities in each of the following areas: restrooms and any other general usage areas (e.g., meeting rooms), hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use. / Sound levels for alarm signals shall not exceed 120 dbA.
The flash rate shall be a min. of
1 Hz and a maximum of 3 Hz.
No place in any room or space
required to have a visual signal
appliance shall be more than 50 ft
2 / 11.6 / ADAAG (14) If emergency warning systems are provided, then they shall include both audible alarms and visual alarms
1, 2 / 11.7 / Open spaces with unobstructed view for wheelchair users in fixed seating situations. / #802.2.1.1
Inf. only / 11.8 / Capacity of room
1, 2 / 11.9 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Public Restrooms
Level / Item / Criteria / Addendum/ADAAG Fig #1, 2 / 12.1 / One set of accessible restrooms on accessible routes on each accessible floor serving public
2 / 12.2 / Fully accessible public restrooms or directional signage to restroom <150 feet (via accessible route) from major meeting room. End stall full width of room. / # 604.8.1.4 ADAAG Fig 30
1, 2 / 12.3 / Accessible elongated bowl water closets, seat surface 17" - 19" above floor, installed minimum 18" from side wall to center on one side and minimum 42" from center to wall or obstruction on other side. Flush control is located on 42" side or center of fixture.
1, 2 / 12.4 / Grab-bars parallel to floor; top mounted 33" - 36" above floor. 1¼" to 2" diameter grab bars, mounted 1½" from wall, 300 pound load capacity.
/
1, 2 / 12.5 / Oneelongated bowl urinal mounted withrim 17 in. max above floor,centered in 30"w x 48"d space.
WAC1101.2.6 (ICC A117.1 Section 604.6) Flush controls. Hand operated flush controls for water closets shall be mounted not more than 44 inches above the floor. /
1, 2 / 12.6 / Toilet paper and seat cover dispensers 19” - 40" max above floor. / #604.3.1
WAC 51.1101.2.7 (A117.1 606.7) Operable parts. Operable parts on drying equipment, towel or cleansing dispensers, & disposal fixtures, max. reach height shall be 40” for reach depths less than 6”.
1, 2 / 12.8 / Accessible stalls min 60"w x 56"d (wall-hung toilets), 60" x 59" (floor mounted toilets). Stall doors 32" clear opening. Pull side of stall door 18" clear space, 44" x 48" maneuvering space outside stall door. Pull & hardware works without pinching or grasping. / See # 604.8.1.4 above
60" diameter wheelchair turn-around.
IBC 1109.2.2 Water closet compartment.. Where the combined total water closet compartments and urinals provided in a toilet room or bathing facility is six or more, at least one ambulatory-accessible water closet compartment shall be provided in addition to the wheelchair-accessible compartment. / ANSI 604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible
Compartments.Ambulatory accessible compartments
shall be 60” deep minimum and 36” wide.
604.8.4.2 side-wall grab bar provided on
both sides of the compartment
inf. only / 12.9 / # accessible toilet stalls (min 60" x 56"/59") ____
# ambulatory accessible stalls (min 36" x 56"/59")____
# toilet stalls in facility ____
# accessible urinals ____
# urinals in facility ____ / 308 coat hook – 48” max
1, 2 / 12.10 / WAC 1101.2.5 (ICC A117.1 Sections 308, 603.4 and 604.11) Coat hooks, shelves, dispensers, and other fixtures.Shelves shall be installed so that the top of the shelf is 40 “ max. above the floor or ground. Drying equipment, shall be located 40 “ max.above the floor or ground to any rack, operating controls, receptacle or dispenser. / ANSI308
Coat hook
1, 2 / 12.12 / Soap dispenser control 17" max from lavatory/counter front edge. Soap, towel dispenser, hand dryer in close proximity to sink. / 308.2.1
1, 2 / 12.13 / Lavatory bowl rims 33" - 34" above floor. 29"h x 30"w knee-spaces below accessible sinks. Exposed hot and waste pipes safety-insulated. Faucet controls 17" max from lavatory/ counter front, lever operated, 5 pounds force (or automatic controls). / 606ADAAG Fig 31
1, 2 / 12.14 / Restroom doors have 32" clearance. Push/pull, lever, or electric control hardware. 5 pounds max force necessary to open door with closer.
1, 2 / 12.15 / 18" unobstructed wall space on latch side of door, both on interior and exterior of restrooms. Wheelchair maneuver spaces 44" by 48" min on interior and exterior of restroom.
2 / 12.16 / Power operated, power assist, or automatic doors.
Required if opening pressure> 5lbf
1, 2 / 12.17 / Signage centered 60" above floor on latch-side of door. Accessible restroom and gender indicated with contrasted, raised type and Braille. Non-accessible restroom has directing sign to accessible facility.
1, 2 / 12.18 / Audio/Visual alarms (strobes) are provided inside restrooms, corridor horn/bell audible in restroom.
1, 2 / 12.19 / Does this meet program criteria? Yes No
Comments:
Drinking Fountains