Cornell Fitness Centers - Helen Newman Hall

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:

TCAT -Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc

APPROACH: ParkingHelen Newman Hall Main Parking Lot

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Lined

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)

6 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

102 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

6 spaces

Width of access aisles:

102 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

370 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement and Concrete

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

4 %

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

63 inches

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

Parking is to the right side of the front of Helen Newman Hall. There will be a concrete sidewalk with metal railings that leads to a paved sidewalk that will take you right to the Helen Newman Hall entrance.

ENTER: EntrancesHelen Newman Hall Main Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

20 stairs

Handrail type

metal

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

63 inches

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

5 %

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Metal Pipe

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

0 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The main doors are blocked open during warmer months. They do close during the colder weather.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaIssue Room Window

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement & Concrete

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

5 %

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

Yes

Height of counter:

42 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

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet2nd Floor Restroom

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile

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

0 %

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

36 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)

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

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:

62 inches x 46 inches

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

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:

64 inches x 36 inches

Height of sink:

30 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

47 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

47 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The accessible restroom is located in the back of the women's locker room. The opening force of the locker room door is 9lbs. The opening handle is a pull lever while the exiting handle is a push bar.

USE: Elevator(s)Helen Newman Hall 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?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile, Metal Grate, Carpet

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

0 %

Elevator control panel height:

43 inches

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

Audible
Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

36 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:

48 inches x 68 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsStairs

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile & Concrete

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

0 %

Step count

20 stairs

Is lit

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingHelen Newman Hall Main Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesHelen Newman Hall Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaIssue Room Window

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet2nd Floor Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Helen Newman Hall Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingHelen Newman Hall Main Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesHelen Newman Hall Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaIssue Room Window

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet2nd Floor Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Helen Newman Hall Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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