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.