Developed by London's Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

REVIEW OFACCESSIBILITYFEATURES

Updated 2008-01-01

According to FADS 2007

REVIEW OF ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

PUBLIC FACILITIES

PARKING (Designated Accessible Parking)

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

WAY FINDING SIGNAGE

CORRIDOR

LIGHTING

TELEPHONE

WASHROOMS

Individual Washroom

Public Washroom

ELEVATOR

MEETING ROOMS

TICKET SALES

ENTERTAINMENT OR CONFERENCE SEATING

FOOD SERVICE

ESCALATOR

BATHTUBS

SHOWERS

DRESSING ROOMS – CHANGE ROOMS

PRIVATE DRESSING ROOMS

Examples of related sections in FADS

RETAIL

KITCHENS and KITCHENETTES 4.3.18

BUSINESS

Review of Accessibility Features

Name of Facility:

Address:

Approximate Age of Building:

Contact Person:

Date of Assessment:

PARKING (Designated Accessible Parking)

Is accessible parking identified by enforceable ‘By Permit Only’ sign?

YESNO

Number of disabled parking spaces:
Approximate number of total spaces:
Is side by side parking space 8’10”x 18’ (2700x5500)?

YESNON/A

Is there an access aisle 78 ¾ (2000) x18’ (5500) clearly marked?

YESNO

Is there a parallel parking space 12’10”x17’9” (3900x5400)?

YESNON/A

Is there an access aisle 78 ¾ (2000) x 18’ (5500)

YESNO

Is there a limited mobility/caregiver space 10’6” (3200) x 18’ (5500)?

YESNO

Is there underground parking?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 6

Is the overhead height at the entrance of underground parking a minimum of 9’ (2750)?

YESNO

Is the underground height (when parked) a minimum of 9’ (2750)?

YESNON/A

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

Is there an open space beside and parallel to the vehicle for passenger drop off 96”x 96”?

YESNON/A

Is there an access aisle behind vehicle 78 ¾” x 12’ 10” (2000 X 3900)?

YESNON/A

Is the passenger loading zone 96”x23’x11' (2440 x 7000 x 3350)?

YESNON/A

If the loading zone is covered is there a vertical clearance of 11’ (3350)

YESNON/A

Is there a flat entry?

YESNO

Is there a curb ramp?

YESNO

Is a ramp present?

YESNO

Does any existing running slope have a slope ratio of 1:20 to 1:25?

YESNON/A

Does ramp have a minimum width of 59” (1500) ?

YESNO

Is there a sign indicating the entrance?

YESNO

Is it clearly visible?

YESNO

Is there an automatic door opener?

YESNON/A

Is the opener button a minimum of 5-7/8” (150) in diameter?

YESNON/A

Does it have a disabled pictogram on it?

YESNON/A

Is the centre located 39-3/8”-43 ¼” (1000-1100) above the floor ?

YESNO

Is it operating properly?

YESNO

Is the door manually operated?

YESNO

Can the door handle be operated with one hand?

YESNOAUTO

Can the door handle be operated without fine finger dexterity?

YESNON/A

Is the door handle mounted 35”-39-3/8” (900-1000) above ground/floor?

YESNON/A

Indicate the type of door handle

KNOBLEVERPUSHPULL

Is there good colour contrast between door handle and door?

YESNON/A

Is a call button available to ring for assistance for those who are not able to open a manual door?

YESNON/A

Is it clearly identified?

YESNON/A

Is the call button functioning?

YESNO

Is the call button mounted 35”-39-3/8” (900-1000) above ground?

YESNO

Does the door (automatic or manual) have a minimum side to side clearance width of 37 ½“ (950)? (Retro fit 33 ½ (850))

YESNO

Is the door frame and door edge in a contrasting color?

YESNO

Is there a fully glazed door or a sidelight?

YESNO

Are there 2 continuous horizontal decals or logos at (46”-48”) (1170-1220) and (58”-60”) (1475-1525)?

YESNO

Is the door threshold less than ½” (13)?

YESNO

Are there steps? - If YES How many? ______

YESNOIF NO STEPS GO TO QUESTION 16.

Is there a textured edge to each step?

YESNO

Is there a high contrast coloured edge to each step?

YESNO

Is there a handrail present?

YESNO

Is a handrail needed?

YESNO

Is the handrail 34-36" (865-920) high?

YESNON/A

Is the graspable portion (diam) of handrail 1-3/16”–1-9/16” (30-40) or perimeter of 4-5”?

YESNO

Is the handrail continuous on both sides?

YESNO

Is there clearance between the handrail and a smooth surface wall of 2” (50)?

YESNON/A

Is there clearance between handrail and a rough surface wall of 2-3/8” (60)?

YESNON/A

WAY FINDING SIGNAGE

Is signage present?

YESNON/A

Is signage immediately noticeable?

YESNON/A

Is signage simple, uncluttered and in plain language?

YESNON/A

Do pictograms on signage have the equivalent verbal description?

YESNON/A

Is the intent of the symbol obvious?

YESNON/A

Are block letters and standard numbering (1-2-3) used?

YESNON/A

Is the width to height ratio 3:5-1:1 for characters or numbers?

YESNON/A

Does the signage have tactile characters and numbers?

YESNON/A

Are the letters and numbers raised at least 1/32” (0.8)?

YESNON/A

Are signs designating permanent rooms or spaces wall mounted on latch side of door?

YESNON/A

Are the signs located 55”- 59” (1400-1500) above floor?

YESNON/A

Are the signs still visible when the door or doors are open?

YESNON/A

Are there visual alarms in addition to the standard auditory alarms in the event of an emergency/evacuation?

YESNON/A

Does the emergency / evacuation plan include a section specific to disabled persons?

YESNONO EVACUATION PLAN

Are all staff trained in how to assist disabled persons in the event of an emergency/evacuation?

YESNO

Are simulated drills held?

YESNO

CORRIDOR

Is the path width 72” (1830) to permit two wheelchairs to pass?

YESNO

In a single passageway is it a minimum of 43 ¼” (1100)?

YESNO

Is there a high colour contrast between the floor and the wall?

YESNO

Are the ground/floor surfaces?

STABLEFIRMSLIP RESISTANTGLARE FREE

What does the flooring surface consist of?

CARPETHARD TILECUSHION TILECONCRETE

Are there grates on the floors?

YESNO

Are spaces in gratings less than ½” (13) wide in one direction?

YESNO

LIGHTING

Is there lighting of a natural source - windows, skylights, etc?

YESNO

Is there incandescent [standard light bulb] lighting?

YESNO

Is there fluorescent lighting?

YESNO

Is there strobe lighting?

YESNO

TELEPHONE

Is there a public telephone present?

YESNO

Is there signage with access symbols present directing to the telephone?

YESNO

Is there clear floor space in front of the phone of 30”x54” (760x1370)?

YESNO

Is the highest operable part of the phone a max.of 47” (1200) above the floor? YES NO
Is there volume control?

YESNO

Is there a flat shelf 19 ¾”x13 ¾” (500x350)?

YESNO

Is there a clear space to one side of 9-7/8 (250) for text telephone (TTY) plug in?

YESNO

Is there knee clearance of 27” (685) under the shelf?

YESNO

Does the telephone have push-button controls?

YESNO

Does the telephone buttons contrast their background?

YESNO

Is the handset cord length a minimal of 39 3/8 ” (1000) to accommodate someone in a seated position or an acoustic coupler?

YESNO

Is there at least one TTY phone per bank of public phones?

YESNO

Are TTYs used with a pay telephone, permanently affixed within, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure?

YESNO

Is there an electrical outlet within or adjacent to the enclosure?

YESNO

WASHROOMS

Is there clear signage directing to the washroom?

YESNON/A

How does the sign identify the accessible washroom?

WORDSPICTORIALTACTILEBRAILLE

Does the external door of the washroom have a minimum door clearance of 37 ½ " (950)?

YESNO

Individual Washroom

Is there an accessible ‘Family’ or 'Individual' washroom?

YESNO

Is there open space diameter not less than 96” (2440) in an accessible individual or family washroom? (Retro fit 84” (2130))

YESNO

Does the accessible individual washroom have an adult change table?

YESNO

Are the dimensions at least 30” (760) wide by 72” (1830) long and no higher than 34” (865) and designed to support the weight of an adult?

YESNON/A

Does the adult change table have an adjacent clear floor space not less than 30” x 54” (760x1370)?

YESNON/A

Are the operable portions of the adult change table no higher than 47” (1200)?

YESNON/A

Is there an emergency call system in the individual washroom of a large publicbuilding?

YESNO

Does the external door of the washroom have a minimum door clearance of 37 ½ "? (950)

YESNON/A

Does the external door of the washroom have an automatic door opener?

YESNOIF YES GO TO QUESTION 30.

If it is a manual door - doesthe door open?

INWARDOUTWARD

Is the handle of the external door easy to grasp?

YESNO

Indicate the type of outside door handle.

KNOBLEVERPUSHPULL

Is there at least 42” (1060) from centre of toilet to closest wall, fixture or obstruction?

YESNO

Is there a sink in the washroom?

YESNO

Is there a clear space under and in front of sink of 54”x30”(1370x760) ?

YESNO

Public Washroom

Does the external door of the washroom have a minimum door clearance of 37 ½ " (950)?

YESNON/A

Does the external door of the washroom have an automatic door opener?

YESNOIF YES GO TO QUESTION 30

If it is a manual door - doesthe door open?

INWARDOUTWARD

Is the handle of the external door easy to grasp?

YESNO

Indicate the type of outside door handle

KNOBLEVERPUSHPULL

Is there an accessible stall in the male and female public washrooms?

M – YESNOF – YESNO

Is there one accessible stall for 5 regular stalls?

YESNO

Does the accessible stall measure 72” x 72” (1830x1830) minimum?

YESNON/A

Does the accessible stall door swing?

INWARDOUTWARD

Is there a minimum door opening of the accessible stall of 35” (900)?

YESNO

Can the stall door be locked using one hand and with minimal fine finger dexterity?

YESNO

Can the lock be released from the outside in case of emergency?

YESNO

Is the door equipped with a colour contrasting ‘D’ pull handle on both sides near latch ?

YESNO

Is there a D handle on the inside 7- 7/8-11 ¾” (200-300) from the hinge on an out swinging door ?

YESNO

Does the 'D' handle measures 5 ½” (140)?

YESNO

Is the door equipped with gravity hinges so that door closes automatically?

YESNO

With an in swinging door, is the clear space beyond door 54” (1370), transfer space 36”(960)? (Retro cubicle width 60” (1525) transfer 30” (760)

YESNO

Does the door have a Collapsible coat hook?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 31.

Is it less than 47” (1200) above the floor?

YESNO

Is the Collapsible coat hook less than 2” (50) long?

YESNO

Does it release when the 'load' is exceeded?

YESNO

Is the top of the toilet seat 17”-18-1/8” (430-460) above the floor?

YESNO

Is the toilet located 18-1/8” to 18-7/8” (460-480) from the centre line of the toilet to the adjacent wall?

YESNO

Is there a 36” (915) wide clear transfer space on one side of the toilet fixture? (Retro fit 30” (760)

YESNO

Are the toilet flush controls?

HAND-OPERATD AUTOMATIC

Are there grab bars present?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 33

Are the grab bars?

L-SHAPEDDIAGONALHORIZONTALVERTICAL

Is each arm of the grab bar 30” (760) in length?

YESNO

Is there a horizontal arm mounted 29 ½ -32 (750-810) above floor?

YESNO

Is there a vertical arm mounted 5-7/8” (150) in front of toilet seat?

YESNO

Is the toilet-paper dispenser mounted below grab bar?

YESNO

Is it not more than 11-3/4” (300) in front of toilet and no lowerthan 23-5/8” (600) above the ground?

YESNO

Is there a grab bar mounted horizontally behind toilet?

YESNO

Is the grab bar 33-36” (840-920) above floor?

YESNO

Is the grab bar at least 23-5/8” (600) in length?

YESNO

Are the lavatory fixtures mounted so that the maximum distance between the faucet and the front edge of sink is 19-1/8” (485)?

YESNO

Is the faucet operated by?

AUTOMATIC SENSORLEVER HANDLEKNOB HANDLE3 OR 4 SPOKE HANDLE

Is the lavatory counter top located between 32-1/4”-33” (820-840) from the floor?

YESNO

Is there knee space of at least 30” (760) wide; 29” (735) high at the front edge of the counter?

YESNO

Is the total clear floor space of 30” (760) wide and 54” (1370) deep in front of the lavatory? [including 17” (430) leg room under the counter]

YESNO

Are hot water and drain pipes insulated if they are close to the above clearances?

YESNO

Is the soap dispenser 47” (1200) or less above the floor? (optimum range 35 ¼ “-47” (700-1200))

YESNO

Is the towel dispenser 47" (1200) or less above the floor?

YESNO

Is the area above the lavatory free of any projections that present a hazard?

YESNO

Are there urinals in the male washroom?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 35.

Do wall-mounted urinals have a rim located 17 (430) above the floor?

YESNO

Do floor-mounted urinals have the rim, level at the finished floor?

YESNO

Is there clear floor space of 30”x54” (760x1370) in front of the urinal?

YESNO

Are there grab bars installed on each side of the urinal?

YESNO

Are they vertically mounted?

YESNO

Is the lowest end 23-5/8 – 25 ½ (600-650) above the floor?

YESNO

Are they not less than 23-5/8 (600) in length?

YESNO

Are they 15” (380) from centre point of urinal?

YESNO

Are flush controls?

HAND-OPERATEDAUTOMATIC

Is the bottom edge of the mirror less than 39-3/8” (1000) above floor?

YESNO

Is the mirror inclined from vertical?

YESNO

ELEVATOR

Does the elevator door colour contrast the surrounding environment example - walls, floors?

YESNON/A

Is there colour contrast between the car sill (edge) and the facility floor?

YESNO

Is the width of the door opening a minimum of 37 ½ ” (950)?

YESNO

Is the elevator floor and lobby floor, level within ½” (13) to avoid tripping?

YESNO

Is there a eight (8) second delay before the elevator door starts to close?YESNO
Is the door re-opening device present and functioning?

YESNO

Is there a minimum floor space inside the elevator of 60”x68” (1525x1725) for small facilities?

YESNO

Is there a minimum floor space inside the elevator of 60”x80” (1525x2030) for large public facilities?

YESNO

Is the floor surface of the elevator cab firm and slip-resistant?

YESNO

Are floor identifying buttons of the elevator a min. ¾” (19) in size?

YESNO

Are the elevator floor indicator and emergency buttons?

RAISEDFLUSHRECESSED

On the elevator control panel are the numbers raised a minimum of 5/8” (16) high?

YESNON/A

Is there contrasting colour between the numbers and the background?

YESNO

Are the floor indictor and emergency buttons also in Braille?

YESNO

Is the illuminated indicator that corresponds to the landing of which the car is stopped or passing, present and functioning?

YESNO

Are there audible cues for visually impaired persons?

YESNO

Are they functioning?

YESNO

Is the centre of highest floor button 47” (1200) or less above the floor?

YESNO

Are the handrails on all non-access walls at a height of 31 ½”-36” (800-920)?

YESNON/A

Is there a clearance of 1-9/16”-1- ¾” (40-45) between the handrail and the wall?

YESNON/A

The wall, opposite the elevator door opening is clear of anything that may cause a visual illusion, such as a mirror?

YESNO

Is there an emergency call system [two-way communication ability] present and functioning?

YESNON/A

Is the 2-way communication system a maximum of 47” (1200) above floor?

YESNO

Is the emergency stop switch no higher than 35” (890) above the floor?YESNO N/A

MEETING ROOMS

Number of meeting rooms? ______
What is each meeting room’s capacity?______
Is the door clearance at least 37 ½ ” (950)? (Retro 33 ½” (850))

YESNO

Is there enough clear floor space for a wheelchair to turn 180 degrees? 96”x 78 ¾ ” (2440x2000)min

YESNO

Is there adequate manoeuvring room so that backward travel isn't necessary when entering or leaving the room?

YESNO

Does a table have a clear knee space of 27” (685) high and 30” 9760)wide?

YESNO

Is it equipped with assistive hearing devices?

YESNO

Is the room set up to reduce outside glare?

YESNO

TICKET SALES

Is Queuing [line up] accessible for mobility aids to manoeuvre?

YESNON/A

Are there obstacles in the direct path to the ticket booth?

YESNON/A

Is there at least 43 ¼ ” (1100) between obstacles?

YESNON/A

Is there colour contrast between obstacles?

YESNON/A

Can tickets be ordered ahead of the event by phone?

YESNON/A

ENTERTAINMENT OR CONFERENCE SEATING

Are there designated spaces for persons using mobility aids?

YESNO

Is there a side entry scooter/wheelchair space not less than 36”x60” (920x1525)?

YESNO

Is there a scooter/wheelchair space with a front or rear approach of not less than 36” (920) x 54” (1370)?

YESNO

Is the aisle a minimum of 43 ¼ “(1100)?

YESNO

Where seating capacity exceeds 100, is accessible seating provided in more than one location?

YESNO

Is a disabled person able to sit beside an able bodied companion?

YESNO

Is there stage access via a lift or other means?

YESNO

Is there an area equipped with assistive hearing devices?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 42

In a large facility are there 2 fixed seating areas with permanently installed listening systems?

YESNO

Do areas that accommodate more than 50 people or 1080 sqft (100 sq m) have 4% of total seating area but no less than 2 seats equipped with listening systems?

YESNO

Are there induction loops?

YESNO

Are there infrared systems?

YESNO

Are there FM radio frequency systems?

YESNO

Is signing available (ASL)?

YESNO

Is lighting adequate to see signing clearly?

YESNO

Are the programs offered in Braille/large print?

YESNO

FOOD SERVICE

Is the food service counter 34” (865) in height?

YESNO

Is there a clear path of 43 ¼ ” (1100) between tables or other obstacles?

YESNO

Are at least 10% of the fixed tables accessible?

YESNO

Do food service lines have a minimum clearance width of 43 ¼ ” (1100)?

YESNO

Are there handrails to guide the visually impaired person?

YESNO

Are there areas to sit while waiting in the queue [line up]?

YESNO

Are tray slides (cafeteria style) no higher than 34” (865)?

YESNO

Is the maximum reach for items 54”?

YESNO

Is there one cashier location with an access aisle of 43 ¼” (1100) wide?

YESNO

ESCALATOR

Is there a high colour definition of tread edges and nosing?

YESNO

Are the warning surfaces 3’ (920) before the head and foot of the escalator?

YESNO

Do the escalator treads have a matte finish?

YESNO

BATHTUBS

Is there a clear floor space in front of bathtub at least 36” (920) along the length?

YESNO

Are faucet handles?

KNOB HANDLELEVER HANDLE3 OR 4 SPOKE HANDLE

Can the faucets be reached by a person seated in the bathtub?

YESNO

Are faucets mounted 17-3/4” (450) or less above the rim of the tub?

YESNO

Are the controls equipped with a thermostatic-mixing valve to prevent burns?

YESNO

Can the soap holder be easily reached from the seated position?

YESNON/A

Are there grab bars mounted on the walls around the tub?

YESNOIF NO GO TO QUESTION 46

Is there an “L”-shaped grab bar mounted on the wall on the long side of tub?

YESNO

If answer is NO the grab bar is?

DIAGONALHORIZONTALVERTICAL

Is the horizontal arm of the grab bar 36” (920) long and 5 7/8”-7 7/8” (150-200) above the tub surface?

YESNO

Is the vertical arm of the grab bar) long 36” (920) and 11-3/4 -17-3/4” (300-450) from the front edge of tub?

YESNO

Is there a separate vertical grab bar that’s 48” (1220) long and 7-11” (180-280) above the tub surface and level with the front edge of the tub?

YESNO

SHOWERS

Is there clear floor space at the entrance at least 36” (920) deep?

YESNO

Is the shower stall 60” (1525) in width and 36” (920) in depth?

YESNO

Is the threshold less than ½” (13) above the finished floor?

YESNO

Is the floor surface slip-resistant?

YESNO

Is there a wall mounted folding seat 17 ¾” (450) above the floor [NOT a spring loaded seat that folds back up against the wall when weight is removed from it]

YESNO

Is there a vertical grab bar 30” (760) and 27 ½”-31” (700-800) above the floor next to the folding seat

YESNO

Developed by London's Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee

Contents

Review of Accessibility Features

PARKING (Designated Accessible Parking)

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

WAY FINDING SIGNAGE

CORRIDOR

LIGHTING

TELEPHONE

WASHROOMS

Individual Washroom

Public Washroom

ELEVATOR

MEETING ROOMS

TICKET SALES