Eldersburg Branch Library | Inclusive Rec Database

APPROACH: ParkingAccessible

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)

4 spaces

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

4 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

158 2/5 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:

Pavement sidewalk

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

7 7/10 %

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

48 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Is a ramp provided?

No

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck out/reception area

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:

Tile

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

0 %

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

70 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

33 1/2 inches

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/ToiletWomen's 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/linoleum

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)

No

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:

34 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push Door

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

24 inches

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

Yes

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:

29 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

40 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Ladies room had an accessible stall with a sink inside the stall.

USE: Elevator(s)N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

0 %

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

N/A

Is the elevator well-lit?

N/A

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is no elevator in the library for the public

USE: StairsN/A

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

N/A

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

0 %

Is lit

N/A

Has edge markings

N/A

Has handrail

N/A

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are no stairs in the library

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingAccessible

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck out/reception area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)N/A

USE: StairsN/A

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingAccessible

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck out/reception area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)N/A

USE: StairsN/A

Notes about physical inclusion

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