Section B: Physical Inclusion
APPROACH: Transportation
APPROACH: ParkingSuggett House Museum
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)
100 feet
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):
42 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:
Only street parking is availabe and the number of spots depends on how many residents or other cars are parked on surroundings streets. Though parking is available on other streets farther from the site, I counted the approximate number in view of the site.
ENTER: EntrancesLower Level Accessible Entrance
Step count
1 stairs
Handrail type
none
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
42 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
6 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
40 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
wood
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
wood
Manual
Clear open width of door:
41 1/2 inches
Opening force of door:
(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)
5 pounds
Pull
Push Plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
11 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
The Main Accessible Entrance is located on the lower level of the building. The Accessible Entrance door can ONLY be opened from the inside. There is a doorbell by the door to let someone know you are there and they will bring you to the check in/reception area.
ENTER: EntrancesFront Museum Entrance
Step count
0 stairs
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
48 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
6 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
60 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
wood
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
wood
Manual
If yes, distance between doors:
2 inches
Clear open width of door:
31 inches
Opening force of door:
(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)
2 pounds
Knob
Knob
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
18 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
The Front Entrance is located in the front of the building. There are two doors in this entrance, a screen door and immediately after it a wooden door.
USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
wood and carpet
Height of counter:
29 inches
If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:
60 inches x 60 inches
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
The registration area is very small and part of the research center/gift shop.
USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration
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USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Women's Restroom
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpeting
Clear open width of door to restroom:
30 inches
Opening force of door:
(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)
1 pounds
Knob
Knob
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
48 inches x 3 inches
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
60 inches x 29 inches
Height of sink:
31 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:
(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)
10 inches
Sink
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
41 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
50 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Even though it is a single use bathroom, there is a stall inside. The space outside of the stall is very long but not very wide, which may make it difficult for those who use wheelchairs to use. Also, it was discussed that there are plans to make this bathroom accessible in place.
Notes about physical inclusion
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