Tompkins County 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

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

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)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

96 inches

Width of access aisles:

96 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

30 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:

cement

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

Parking is on the side of the library, not out front. There is a curb and no indention on sidewalk for wheelchairs.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

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):

145 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

cement

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

no railing

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

80 inches

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

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

N/A

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

Yes

Height of counter:

36 inches

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

N/A

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/ToiletSingle Use 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:

cement, tile, and carpet

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

0 %

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

32 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

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:

18 inches

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

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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:

18 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)

9 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

52 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

42 inches

USE: Stairs

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

N/A

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families

The building is very accessible. There is plenty of space for wheelchairs and no additional floors.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletSingle Use Restroom

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletSingle Use Restroom

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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