The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center

The Tropical Education center additional building tool

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* Name/Location of Additional Facility/Building

The Tropical Education center additional building tool

APPROACH: ParkingParking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

79 1/2 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

gravel

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

34 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

There are 3 dorm buildings at the TEC. Each dorm is the same. The showers and rest rooms are located in different buildings behind the dorms. All buildings are
connected by a gravel pathway. There is enough room for 3, 96 inch parking spaces in the agency parking area.

ENTER: EntrancesFront door of dorm

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

1 stairs

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

31 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The one step to gain entry is a 2 inch lip in front of the door. There is also a bush on the clear

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale dorm restroom

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

gravel

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

34 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Restroom assessed:

Female

Is signage clear?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

23 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

1 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

55 inches x 12 inches

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

31 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

42 inches

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Assessment

The Tropical Education center additional building tool

General Information

APPROACH: ParkingParking

ENTER: EntrancesFront door of dorm

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale dorm restroom

Comments

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Assessment

The Tropical Education center additional building tool

General Information

APPROACH: ParkingParking

ENTER: EntrancesFront door of dorm

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale dorm restroom

Comments

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