Saranac Lake Free Library | Inclusive Rec Database

APPROACH: ParkingSaranac Lake Free Library

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

1 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

98 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

98 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

54 feet

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete

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

0 %

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

40 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

2 stairs

Handrail type

plastic

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

40 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

3 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

115 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

149 inches

Clear open width of door:

43 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

15 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Push Plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

115 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The front door is difficult to open.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

39 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

No

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

Yes

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

At the front desk there is not a fold-out shelf available but there is a section of the desk that is lower than the front part.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible restroom

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile floor

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

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

N/A

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

32 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

39 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

41 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Motion sensored lights

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom with baby changing station

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

11 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

22 inches

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

N/A

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

N/A

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

No

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

35 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

39 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

41 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The bathroom is located in the downstairs area of the library. It has access via an elevator and accessible door to the outside. This bathroom is marked clearly as a rest room but is not a designated wheelchair accessible rest room. There is a rest room right next to this one that is designated as accessible.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom 3

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

thin carpet

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

21 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

32 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

This bathroom is located in the main area of the library on the street level. It has access via a ramp from the building's front entrance and an elevator from downstairs. It is clearly marked as accessible. There are a couple of tiles on the floor of the bathroom that need to be replaced, they are missing.

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile floor, carpet

Elevator control panel height:

42 inches

Methods of communication for elevator controls: (check all that are present)

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

42 inches

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

Yes

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

76 inches x 51 1/2 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsStairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet, wood, and tile floor

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

No

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

change of stair surface from upstairs to downstairs- carpet to wood to tiled floor

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingSaranac Lake Free Library

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom with baby changing station

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom 3

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingSaranac Lake Free Library

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom with baby changing station

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletRestroom 3

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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