Grand Concourse 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?

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?

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

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A

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

N/A

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

5 stairs

Handrail type

Metal rectangular bars

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

48 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

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

17 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain Desk/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

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tiles

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

38 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

48 inches

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

Yes

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/Toilet3rd Floor

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?

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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

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?

Toilet seat height:

19 1/2 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)

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

N/A

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall
Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Elevator(s)To all Public Floors

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

Yes

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

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 %

Elevator control panel height:

48 inches

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

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 48 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

Very small elevator in the back of the facility and a ramp in the back which was under construction at the time of the assessment to improve usability.

USE: StairsStairways

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Marble

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

0 %

Step count

45 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are 5 steps at the entrance and stairs going down to the basement, up to the second and third floor.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain Desk/Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet3rd Floor

USE: Elevator(s)To all Public Floors

USE: StairsStairways

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain Desk/Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet3rd Floor

USE: Elevator(s)To all Public Floors

USE: StairsStairways

Notes about physical inclusion

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