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III. IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLISTS
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Text in italics refers to
existing constructions only.7. PARKING
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Question
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Possible solutions
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 Are there accessible parking
facilities?
Is the number of accessible parking spaces sufficient?
Are the designated spaces wide enough? |
Re-strip to obtain the
required number of spaces.
Combine two parking spaces to obtain one accessible
space.
Combine three parking spaces to obtain two accessible
spaces. |
| Are accessible indoor parking
spaces located closest to accessible elevators or lifts? |
Locate accessible parking
spaces close to accessible elevators. |
| Are accessible parking spaces
within 50.00 m of building entrances? |
Construct accessible parking
spaces close to the accessible entrance.
Provide a drop-off zone near the accessible entrance. |
| Is the minimum height
clearance in indoor parking 2.40 m? |
Modify the parking slab
height.
Provide alternate outdoor provisions for disabled
peoples' vans. |
| Do curb ramps connect
accessible parking spaces with side curbs? |
Construct curb ramps. |
| If there is no curbs, can the
parking space be differentiated from the pedestrian path? |
Provide a tactile marking at
least 0.60 m wide to separate the pathway from the vehicular area.
Use pre-cast wheel stops.
Use bollards. |
Are accessible parking spaces
marked by the international symbol of accessibility?
Are there enforcement procedures to ensure that accessible
parking spaces are not misused or used by non-disabled people? |
Add signage. |
| Is there a 3.60 m wide
drop-off area within 30.00 m of the accessible entrance? |
Provide a drop-off area. |
| If the drop-off area has a
curb, is there a curb ramp leading to the pathway? |
Provide a curb-ramp. |
| If the drop-off area has no
curb, is there a warning to sightless people? |
Provide a tactile marking at
least 0.60 m wide to separate the pathway from the vehicular area.
Use pre-cast wheel stops.
Use bollards. |
| Is the drop-off area marked by
signage? |
Add signage. |
| Is there an accessible path of
travel from the drop-off area to the main entrance? |
Provide an accessible route.
Use another entrance, accessible from the drop-off area. |
8. RAMPS
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Question
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Possible solutions
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| Is there a complementary
ramped route next to stairs or steps? |
Construct a ramp. |
Is the ramp slope no greater
than 1:20?
Do steeper ramps comply with requirements? |
Redesign or relocate ramp.
Lengthen ramp to reduce slope. |
| Is there a landing of at least
1.20 m length, at 10.00 m intervals, at every change in direction and at the top and
bottom of every ramp? |
Remodel or relocate the ramp. |
| Are ramps with a rise of 0.45
m or more protected on both sides? |
Add railings. |
| Are wide ramps( more than 3.00
m) provided with an intermediate handrail? |
Add an intermediate handrail
where necessary. |
| Is the width of the ramp at
least 0.90 m? |
Widen the ramp. |
| Is the surface of ramps
non-slip? |
Add non-slip surface material.
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| Is the ramp surface clear of
obstructions? |
Remove obstructions. |
| Is the location of the ramp
clearly identifiable |
Construct coloured tactile
marking strips at least 0.60 m wide at the top and bottom of the landing and at every
change of direction. |
9. ELEVATORS
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Question
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Possible solutions
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Is there an accessible path
leading to the elevator?
Are all levels generally used by the public accessible? |
Add a ramp or a platform lift
if stairs exist. |
| Are the minimum internal
dimensions of a residential elevator cab no less than 1.00 m x 1.30 m.(0.95 m x 1.25 m)?
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Enlarge the elevator
dimensions.
Install a new cab. |
| Is the clear door opening no
less than 0.80 m (0.75 m)? |
Enlarge the door opening.
Install new doors. |
| Is the elevator cab provided
with handrails on three sides? |
Install handrails. |
| Are the handrails mounted at a
height between 0.80 m and 0.85 m? |
Modify height of handrails. |
| Is the maximum tolerance for
stop precision 20 mm? |
Adjust the stop precision. |
| Is the control panel mounted
at a height between 0.90 m and 1.20 m (not exceeding 1.40 m)? |
Modify the height of control
panels. |
| Are control buttons large and
provided with embossed numerals? |
Change control panel.
Install tactile or Braille numerals next to buttons. |
| Are lobby call buttons placed
at a height between 0.90 m and 1.20 m (not exceeding 1.40 m)? |
Adjust the position of call
buttons. |
| Is the elevator provided with
audible and visual warning signals indicating arrival at a floor? |
Add bells and flashing light
signals. |
| Is the finish of the elevator
cab non skid-resistant? |
Change finish. |
| Is the elevator door easy to
identify? |
Change the colour of the
elevator door frame. |
| Is the emergency intercom
usable without voice communication? |
Replace the communication
system. |
| Are there tactile or Braille
instructions for the communication system? |
Add simple tactile
instructions. |
| Is the door opening/closing
interval long enough? |
Install devices to delay the
motion of the door. |
| Is there a sign on the jamb of
the elevator door identifying the floor number in raised or Braille letters? |
Install tactile signs at an
approximate height of 1.40 m from the floor to identify the floor number. |
10. PLATFORM LIFTS
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Question
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Possible solutions
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| Can the lift be used without
assistance? |
Post clear instructions for
use of the lift at each stopping level.
Provide a call button. |
| When vertical movement
platform lifts are installed, is the maximum level change 2.50 m? |
Replace the special platform
lift with an elevator. |
| Is the lift placed within a
closed structure for level changes of 1.20 m or more? |
Place the lift within an
enclosed structure. |
| Where inclined movement
platform lifts are installed, is the minimum width of the stairs 0.90 m? |
Widen the stairs. |
| Is the minimum lift size 0.90
m x 1.20 m? |
Replace the lift. |
| Are controls placed at a
height not exceeding 1.20 m (1.40 m)? |
Lower the controls. |
11. STAIRS
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Question
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Possible solutions
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| Is the minimum width of the
stairs 0.90 m? |
Widen the stairs. |
| Is an intermediate handrail
installed for stairs 3.00 m wide or more? |
Install an intermediate
handrail, where necessary. |
| Is there an intermediate
landing with a length no less than 1.20 m, when the stairs cover a difference in level of
more than 2.50 m? |
Remodel the stairs. |
| Is the landing length at the
top and at bottom of the stairs no less than 1.20 m? |
Enlarge the landing space. |
| Do stairs have flush or
rounded nosing? |
Remodel nosing.
Add slip-resistant strips to nosing. |
| Do treads have a non-slip
surface? |
Change finish material. |
| Is the location of the stairs
clearly identifiable? |
Construct coloured tactile
marking strips at least 0.60 m wide, at the top and bottom of the stairs and intermediate
landings of each stairs.
Identify emergency stairs with signage. |
12. RAILINGS AND HANDRAILS
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Question
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Possible solutions
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| Are safety guards or railings
installed around all hazardous areas and raised platforms more than 0.40 m high? |
Install safety guards or
railings. |
| Is the spacing between the
vertical and horizontal elements of railing around dangerous areas narrow? Are handrails mounted at a height between 0.85 m and 0.90 m? |
Change railings. |
| Are handrails easy to grip? |
Change handrails. |
| Are railings securely
attached? |
Reinforce the fixtures. |
| Do handrails extend
horizontally between 0.30 m and 0.45 m at the top and bottom of every staircase or ramp? |
Add or replace railings. |
Are handrails continuous
throughout the full length of ramps and stairs?
Are handrails continuous throughout the landing of ramps
and stairs except when interrupted by doorways? |
Continue or replace handrails.
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| Are low positioned windows at
landings protected by railings? |
Install railings. |
Is the space between the
handrail and the wall no less than 40 mm for smooth walls, and 60 mm for rough textured
walls?
For fully recessed handrails, is the distance between the
top of the rail and the top of the recess no less than 0.15 m? |
Adjust the location of the
handrail. |
| Are handrails easy to
identify? |
Paint the handrail in a
contrasting colour.
Provide a tactile strip indication for emergency stairs. |
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