Guernsey Memorial Library of Norwich Central Library

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:

Chenango First Transit serves Chenango County and has accessible vehicles for individuals who utilize wheelchairs.

APPROACH: ParkingParking 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)

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

1 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

107 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

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)

72 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:

Blacktop to Concrete

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

17 %

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

50 inches

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

3 stairs

Handrail type

Tubuluar

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

50 inches

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

17 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

116 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Tubular

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

90 inches

Clear open width of door:

45 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Two automatic sliding doors accessible by stairs or ramp that lead directly to front desk.

ENTER: EntrancesSide Door

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

No railing

Is a ramp provided?

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

n/a

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

n/a

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)

8 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaLibrary Circulation Counter

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:

Concrete to carpet

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

40 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/ToiletLibrary Bathroom

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:

Carpet and laminate

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?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

23 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

No Handle Push

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?

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

26 inches x 22 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?

Number of grab bars:

0 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:

40 inches x 54 inches

Height of sink:

31 inches

Sink is:

Cabinet

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

2 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

35 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

55 inches

USE: Elevator(s)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:

Laminate

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

0 %

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

32 inches

Elevator control panel height:

50 inches

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

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:

60 inches x 50 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

USE: StairsLibrary Stairs

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:

laminate

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

0 %

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

25 1/2 inches

Step count

11 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingParking lot

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesSide Door

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaLibrary Circulation Counter

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLibrary Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)Elevator

USE: StairsLibrary Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingParking lot

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesSide Door

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaLibrary Circulation Counter

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLibrary Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)Elevator

USE: StairsLibrary Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Guernsey Memorial Library of Norwich Central Library
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