Attachment J: Modifications to Altered
Facilities
Please Note:
Paragraph 38 of the Settlement Agreement requires that within nine months of the
effective date of this Agreement, the County provide signage as necessary to
comply with 28 C.F.R. ' 35.163(b), after having surveyed all
facilities that are the subject of this Agreement for the purpose of identifying
those that have multiple entrances not all of which are
accessible.
In order to ensure
that the following spaces and elements in County facilities, for which
construction was commenced after January 26, 1992, are readily accessible to and
usable by persons with disabilities, the County will take the following
actions:
1.
Within 48
months of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the
following modifications to Ironwood Park, 119 East 24th
Avenue:
a.
Parking
(Altered): Although the parking lot has a total of
35 parking spaces, including 2 spaces designated as reserved for persons with
disabilities, there is no Avan-accessible@ space designated as reserved for persons
with disabilities, and there are no vertical signs at the spaces. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide one van accessible space designated as reserved for
people with disabilities and one Astandard@ space designated as reserved for persons
with disabilities. Ensure that van
accessible spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at
least 96 inches wide. At all spaces
designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs
with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At
van accessible spaces, provide an additional AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility. Ensure that all
spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with
slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their
surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6,
4.30.7(1).
b.
Accessible
Route from Parking to Pavilion:
There is no curb cut or built up curb ramp from the accessible parking to
the sidewalk. Provide a curb ramp
that is at least 36 inches wide, has a maximum slope of 1:12, is located so that
it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles, and has a stable, firm, and
slip-resistant surface with a detectable warning extending the full width and
depth of the ramp. If the curb ramp
is located where pedestrians must walk across it, provide either flared sides
(with a maximum slope of 1:10) or handrails or guardrails to protect against
cross traffic. Standards
' 4.3.8, 4.7, Fig.
12.
c.
Accessible
Route to Playground Equipment:
There is no accessible route to the playground equipment. Provide at least one accessible route
within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum
extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a
turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear
headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant;
have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level
changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of
less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a
cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).
Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
d.
None of the
play equipment is usable by children with disabilities. Ensure program access by providing
at least one piece of play equipment that is on an accessible route and has a
transfer platform to enable children who use wheelchairs to use it. 28 C.F.R. '35.149; 35.150.
e.
Accessible
Route to Tennis and Basketball Courts:
The sidewalk is inaccessible because there are large bunches of grass and
weeds growing in the cracks.
Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site
connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with
the route for the general public.
The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a
minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less
than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at
least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface
that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp,
ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of
less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a
cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).
Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
f.
Accessible
Route to Picnic Shelter:
There is no accessible route to the shelter slab from the sidewalk
because there is only grass and no paved route connecting the elements. Provide at least one accessible route
within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum
extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a
turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear
headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant;
have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level
changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of
less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a
cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).
Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
g.
Accessible
Route to Baseball Field and Seating:
There is no accessible route to the baseball field or seating area
because there is only grass and no paved area connecting the sidewalk to these
elements. Provide at least one
accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that,
to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general
public. The accessible route must
have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches
if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing
spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum
clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip
resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform
lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of
less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a
cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).
Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
h.
Entrances
i.
The building is
inaccessible because there is no accessible directional signage at the
inaccessible entrances. Provide
accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at
inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible entrance, and provide
accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the
permanent accessible entrance.
Standards '' 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.1.3(16)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.13, 4.30.
ii.
The unbeveled
threshold at the door is greater than 2 inch high. Provide a door with a threshold no
greater than 3 inch, or between 3 inch and 2 inch and beveled with a slope no greater
than 1:2. Standards '' 4.13.8, 4.5.2.
i.
Longer
Entrance Ramp: The ramp lacks edge protection, the bottom
landing is obstructed by sand, and the ramp lacks handrails. Provide a ramp that is at least 36
inches wide with a slope not exceeding 1:12 and a cross slope not exceeding
1:50; with level landings at least as wide as the ramp and 60 inches long at the
top and bottom of the ramp; and with edge protection at least 2 inches high at
the drop off sides. Provide
handrails that are between 13 inches and 12 inches in diameter with a continuous
gripping surface along both sides of the ramp, extending at least 12 inches
beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface. Ensure that handrails are mounted
between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or
returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post, and that they do not rotate
within their fittings. Ensure that
the ramp and approaches are designed so that water will not accumulate on
walking surfaces. Standards
'' 4.3.8, 4.8.
j.
Unisex
Single-User Toilet Room (Altered)
i.
The toilet room
sign is mounted on the door.
Provide a toilet room sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility
and raised and Braille characters mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side
of the door with the centerline of the sign 60 inches above the finished floor
and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards '' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1,
4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.
ii.
The pressure
required to open the door is 9 pounds of force. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
iii.
The door, which
is accessed through a front approach, has inadequate maneuvering clearances on
the latch/pull side of the
door. On the pull side of
the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and provide a
minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance on the
latch side of the door. Standards
'' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
iv.
No accessible
mirror has been provided. Provide a
mirror with the bottom edge of its reflecting surface no more than 40 inches
above the finished floor. Standards
'' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6,
4.19.6.
k.
Drinking
Fountain (Altered)
i.
Although a
lower drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for
people who have difficulty bending or stooping. For each accessible drinking fountain,
provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty
bending or stooping. This can be
accommodated by the use of a Ahi-lo@ fountain; by providing one fountain
accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height
convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain
accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other
means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people. Standards '' 4.1.3(10)(a),
4.1.6(1)(b).
ii.
The drinking
fountain is a protruding object.
Provide a high drinking fountain at this location such that its bottom
leading edges measure no more than 27 inches above the finished floor or
protrude no more than 4 inches into the walkway. Standards '' 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.4.
l.
Kitchen
i.
The door is 26
2 inches wide. Provide a door with a clear opening of
32 inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door
and the opposite stop. Standards
' 4.13.5, Fig. 24.
ii.
The door
hardware is not usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or
twisting of the wrist. Provide a
door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require
tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type
mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards ' 4.13.9.
iii.
The door, which
is accessed through a front approach, has only 11 inches maneuvering clearance
on the latch/pull side. On the pull
side of the door, provide maneuvering clearance at least 60 inches deep and
provide a minimum of 18 inches (24 inches is preferred) of maneuvering clearance
on the latch side of the door.
Standards ' 4.13.6, Fig.
25(a).
2.
Within 36
months of the effective date of this Agreement, the City will complete the
following modifications to the Genesis Convention Center, 1 Genesis
Center Plaza:
a.
Front
Outdoor Parking Lot and
Accessible Route to Entrance
i.
Although the parking lot has a total of 71 parking spaces, there are no
parking spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities that have
vertical signage, and no van accessible space. On the shortest accessible route to the
accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 2 standard spaces
designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that standard accessible spaces
are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 60 inches
wide. Ensure that van accessible
spaces are a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96
inches wide. At all spaces
designated as reserved for persons with disabilities, provide vertical signs
with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be
obstructed by parked vehicles. At
van accessible spaces, provide an additional AVan-Accessible@ sign located below the International Symbol
of Accessibility. Ensure that all
spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with
slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their
surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards '' 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).
ii.
At the front outdoor parking lot, ensure that there is an accessible
route from the designated accessible parking spaces to the main entrance of the
Genesis Convention Center. Provide
at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these
elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the
general public. The accessible
route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of
42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide;
have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet;
have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable,
and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or
platform lift, no level changes in excess of 2 inch vertically; and have a running slope of
less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a
cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%).
Standards '' 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.
b.
Entrances
i.
Accessible
directional signage has not been provided to identify accessible entrances and
to direct the general public from inaccessible entrances to accessible
ones. Provide accessible
directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at
inaccessible entrances directing users to the accessible entrance, and provide
accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all
permanent accessible entrances.
Standards '' 4.1.3(8)(d), 4.13,
4.30.
ii.
The pressure
required to open the interior vestibule door at the main entrance is 7 pounds of
force. Provide a door that requires
no more than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards ' 4.13.11(2)(b).
c.
Signage: The permanent room signs are not mounted at
60 inches above the finished floor and are not mounted on latch side of the
door. Provide permanent room
signage with upper case, sans serif or simple serif type letters and numerals,
meeting the requirements of the Standards for character height, raised
characters, finish and contrast, accompanied by Grade 2 Braille; mounted on the
wall adjacent to the latch side of the door or on the nearest adjacent wall at a
height of 60 inches above the finished floor to the centerline of the sign; and
located so that a person may approach within 3 inches of the signage without
encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door. Standards '' 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5,
4.30.6.
d.
Alarms: Visual and audible alarms are not provided in
all of the common-use areas, alarms are not appropriately placed every 50 feet,
and there are no visual alarms on the south side of building. Provide visual alarm devices in toilet
rooms and any other general usage areas (e.g., meeting rooms), hallways,
lobbies, and any other area for common use. Such devices shall be integrated into
the facility alarm system and shall meet the requirements of the Standards for
lamp type, color, pulse duration, intensity, and flash rate. Visual alarm appliances shall be placed
80 inches above the highest floor level within the space or 6 inches below the
ceiling, whichever is lower. Visual
alarm appliances shall be located such that no place in any room or space,
including common corridors or hallways, required to have a visual alarm
appliance shall be more than 50 feet from the signal. In large rooms and spaces exceeding 100
feet across, without obstructions 6 feet above the finished floor, devices may
be placed around the perimeter, spaced a maximum of 100 feet apart, in lieu of
suspending appliances from the ceiling.
Standards ' 4.28.3.
e.
Telephones
i.
First Floor
Telephones
(1)
The telephones
on the first floor lack signage.
Provide an accessible telephone with a clear floor space of at least 30
inches by 48 inches that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a
person using a wheelchair such that bases, enclosures, and fixed seats do not
impede approaches to the telephone; with the highest operable part of the
telephone mounted no more than 48 inches above the floor for a front approach or
no more than 54 inches above the floor for a side approach; that is hearing aid
compatible and has a volume control mechanism; with telephone books, if
provided, located between 15 and 48 inches above the finished floor for a front
approach or between 9 and 54 inches above the finished floor for a side
approach; with a cord of at least 29 inches long from the telephone to the
handset; and with signage that complies with the Standards. Standards '' 4.31, 4.30.7(2).
(2)
The telephones
are not detectable to a blind person using a cane because they protrude into the
path of travel. Provide a telephone
at this location such that its bottom leading edges measure no more than 27
inches above the finished floor or protrude no more than 4 inches into the
walkway. Standards ' 4.4.is a protruding
object.
ii.
Second Floor
Telephones: The telephone nearest
the elevator has inadequate clear floor space, the counter is 27 inches high,
the knee space is 26 inches, and the telephone does not have the required
signage. Provide an accessible
telephone with a clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches that
allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair such
that bases, enclosures, and fixed seats do not impede approaches to the
telephone; with the highest operable part of the telephone mounted no more than
48 inches above the floor for a front approach or no more than 54 inches above
the floor for a side approach; that is hearing aid compatible and has a volume
control mechanism; with telephone books, if provided, located between 15 and 48
inches above the finished floor for a front approach or between 9 and 54 inches
above the finished floor for a side approach; with a cord of at least 29 inches
long from the telephone to the handset; and with signage that complies with the
Standards. Standards '' 4.31, 4.30.7(2).
f.
Locker
Rooms
i.
Unisex Locker Room #1 B First Level, Northeast side
(Altered)
(1)
Locker room #1
does not have accessible signage.
Provide a toilet room sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility
and raised and Braille characters mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side
of the door with the centerline of the sign 60 inches above the finished floor
and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards '' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1,
4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.
(2)
The door
hardware is not usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or
twisting of the wrist because it is a knob. Provide a door with hardware usable with
one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, and U-shaped
handles are acceptable designs.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.2,
4.13.9.
(3)
The pressure
required to open the first outer door is 15 pounds of force. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(4)
The pressure
required to open the second inner door is 12 pounds of force. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
(5)
The paper towel
dispenser requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Provide a paper towel
dispenser with mechanical controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 lbf or
less and that can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled
mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.27.4.
(6)
The bottom edge
of the lavatory apron is 28 inches above the finished floor. Provide a lavatory with the top of its
rim or counter 34 inches or less above the finished floor; the bottom edge of
the apron at least 29 inches above the finished floor; and knee and toe
clearances that comply with Fig. 31.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.2,
Fig. 31.
(7)
The flush
control of the toilet in the standard accessible stall is on the closed
side. Provide a flush control
mounted on the Aopen@ side of the toilet=s clear floor space; 44 inches or less above
the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or
provide an automatic flush device.
Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5,
4.17.2, 4.27.4.
(8)
No accessible
coat hook has been provided.
Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48
inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is
accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or
parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.25.2,
4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(9)
The shower in
Locker Room #1 is inaccessible because the shower seat is not mounted on the
wall adjacent to controls, and the shower controls are on the side wall. Provide a shower in this room that is
exactly 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep with a 48 inch long and 36 inch wide
clear floor space alongside the shower opening, and an L-shaped shower seat
mounted on the wall opposite the controls and extending the full depth of the
stall; OR a shower that is at least 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide with no
curb or threshold and with a 36 inch deep and 60 inch wide clear floor space at
the shower opening. Ensure that the
shower has grab bars, controls, a shower spray unit, and a seat, curb, and
enclosure, if provided, that comply fully with the Standards and with Figs. 35,
36, and 37, as applicable. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.21, Figs. 35,
36, 37.
(10)
No accessible
towel hook has been provided by the shower stall. Provide a towel hook at a maximum height
above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a
side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches
that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards '' 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.25.2,
4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.
(11)
No lockers are
provided. Provide one locker with
mechanical controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 pounds of force or less
and that can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled
mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.4, 4.27.2,
4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.
ii.
Unisex Locker
Room #2 B First Level, Northwest side
(Altered)
(1)
Locker room #2
does not have accessible signage.
Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters mounted on
the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign
60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach
within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing
within a door swing. Standards
'' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1,
4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7..
(2)
The paper towel
dispenser requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Provide a paper towel
dispenser with mechanical controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 lbf or
less and that can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled
mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.27.4.
(3)
The paper towel
dispenser protrudes into the path of travel and would not be detectable to a
blind person using a cane. Provide
an accessible route at this location such that no objects with their bottom
leading edges measuring between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor
protrude more than 4 inches into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or
aisles. Free-standing objects
mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12 inches maximum from 27 inches to 80
inches above the ground or finished floor.
Standards '' 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.4.
(4)
The hot water
pipes at the lavatory are not covered or configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6,
4.19.4.
iii.
Unisex Locker
Room #3B First Level, Northwest Side
(Altered)
(1)
Locker room #3
does not have accessible signage.
Provide a toilet room sign with raised and Braille characters mounted on
the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign
60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach
within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing
within a door swing. Standards
'' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1,
4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7..
(2)
The paper towel
dispenser requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Provide a paper towel
dispenser with mechanical controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 lbf or
less and that can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled
mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.27.4.
(3)
The paper towel
dispenser protrudes into the path of travel and would not be detectable to a
blind person using a cane. Provide
an accessible route at this location such that no objects with their bottom
leading edges measuring between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor
protrude more than 4 inches into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or
aisles. Free-standing objects
mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12 inches maximum from 27 inches to 80
inches above the ground or finished floor.
Standards '' 4.1.2(3), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.4.
(4)
The hot water
pipes at the lavatory are not covered or configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6,
4.19.4.
(5)
The lockers are
inaccessible because the controls are mounted at 652 inches above the finished floor and require
tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Provide one locker with mechanical
controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 pounds of force or less and that
can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of
the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled mechanisms
are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.27.4, 4.27.2,
4.27.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, Fig. 4.
g.
Men=s Lounge Toilet Room with Stalls
(Altered)
i.
The toilet room
sign lacks the International Symbol of Accessibility, the sign is mounted on the
door, and the centerline of the sign is at 67 inches above the finished
floor. Provide a toilet room sign
with raised and Braille characters.
The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the
door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and
situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without
encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards '' 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1,
4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6.
ii.
The pressure
required to open the door is 13 pounds of force. Provide a door that requires no more
than 5 pounds of force to open.
Standards '' 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.13.11(2)(b).
iii.
The paper towel
dispenser requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to
operate. Provide a paper towel
dispenser with mechanical controls, if any, that can be operated with 5 lbf or
less and that can be used with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist (lever-operated, push-type, and electronically controlled
mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs). Standards '' 4.1.3(13), 4.1.6(1)(b),
4.27.4.
iv.
The hot water
pipes at the lavatory are not covered or configured to protect against
contact. Provide hot water and
drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against
contact. Standards '' 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6,
4.19.4.