Old Forge Public Library | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

There is a community van which transports people around town and to Utica

APPROACH: ParkingOld Forge Public Library

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

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

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

0 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

60 feet

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

paved, concrete

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

6 3/5 %

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

36 inches

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

The parking area was recently repaved; there are plans to have the town line accessible spaces this spring/summer

ENTER: EntrancesMain Agency Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

4 stairs

Handrail type

wooded

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

36 inches

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

7 3/5 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

wooden

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

48 inches

Clear open width of door:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

3 stairs

Handrail type

metal, tube

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

36 inches

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

4 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

metal, tub

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Push intercom button for assistance entering the building. This entrance leads directly to the lift to access the first and second floors.

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?

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

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor 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:

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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

10 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)

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

31 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:

Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

31 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

47 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletUpstairs Bathroom

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:

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:

31 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 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)

Yes

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

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

33 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:

Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

33 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Sink

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

33 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Is an elevator provided to access recreation areas on other floors?

Yes

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

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete

Elevator control panel height:

37 inches

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

Visual

Elevator door width:

33 inches

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

N/A

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

32 inches x 55 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: Stairs

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are 16 stairs with two landings.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingOld Forge Public Library

ENTER: EntrancesMain Agency Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletUpstairs Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingOld Forge Public Library

ENTER: EntrancesMain Agency Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletUpstairs Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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