Marcellus Free 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

Comments/additional information about transportation:

A Centro bus stop is located 0.4 miles from the Marcellus Free Library. See the Centro Bus website for fares and schedule. (https://www.centro.org)

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking 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)

Yes

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

114 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

114 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

172 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:

Asphalt parking lot and concrete sidewalk

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

10 %

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

60 inches

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

Additional parking lot is available across the street. There are no accessible spaces located in the additional lot but the route of travel from the additional lot is flat and unobstructed to the entrance. From the main parking lot, there is a 10% slope from the curb cut that leads to the sidewalk. The sidewalk measured at a 4% slope incline toward the main entrance and then declined at a 2% slope.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

2 stairs

Handrail type

Metal handrail located on one side of stairs. Handrail grib measures 2 inches.

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

60 inches

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

2 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Brick surface

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

No railing present

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

300 inches

Clear open width of door:

62 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Automatic
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

40 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

To gain entry to the library, you may enter from the sidewalk using the stairs or a brick pathway with a 2% decline slope toward the building. The doors can be opened by pulling the handle outward or by using the automatic door button on the left side of the entrance. The entrance is a double door with no obstruction between the doors. Once you enter the front door, there is a bathroom and elevator located immediately to the left and a stairway to the right to access the second floor community room. You must go through another set of doors to enter the main library space.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain 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 floor

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

0 %

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

65 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

29 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)

N/A

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

The circulation desk is located through the second set of doors when entering the library, directly in front of the doors. It is a large round desk that is staffed by employees. There is no signage to indicate a circulation desk.

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st Floor Public Female 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 floor

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

0 %

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:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

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)

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

25 inches x 60 inches

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 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?

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:

53 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The main female bathroom is located to the left immediately after entering the main entrance. The door does not have an automatic button to open the door. The door must be pushed inward to enter. When exiting, the door must be pulled open which requires 7 pounds of force. Once in the bathroom, the accessible stall is located at the end of a series of stalls. There is a narrow space for travel between a diaper changing station and the first stall equaling 31 inches. The accessible stall door opens outward. There is open space to maneuver a wheelchair within the stall but does not equal 60" or more for a full turn radius. The sink is mounted to the wall with knee space underneath. The sink water is controlled with an up-down side to side lever that can be operated without a grip. The soap dispenser is mounted on the wall beside the sink and it is operated by a push button. The depth of the counter from the edge of the sink to the soap dispenser measures 20 inches. The paper towel dispenser is located to the left of the sink and is mounted to the wall. It requires the user to pull the paper towels down out of the dispenser.

USE: Elevator(s)Main 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

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile floor

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

0 %

Elevator control panel height:

41 inches

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

Audible
Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

42 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:

56 inches x 81 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

The elevator is located to the left after entering through the main entrance of the library. The button panel is located of the right side of the elevator. The lettering is raised and Braille is present. When the elevator button is pushed, it lights up. As the door opens and closes, there is a bell that rings. All buttons inside the elevator are raised.

USE: StairsMain Stairway

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:

Stone/Concrete/Tile

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

0 %

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

60 inches

Step count

24 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The stairway is located immediately to the right of the main entrance. There are 18 steps up to the first landing with measures 45"x110". There are 6 more stairs that bring you up to the second floor. There is a wooded railing that runs the length of the stairway.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st Floor Public Female Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Main Elevator

USE: StairsMain Stairway

Notes about physical inclusion

Marcellus Free Library Back to Agency

Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st Floor Public Female Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Main Elevator

USE: StairsMain Stairway

Notes about physical inclusion

Marcellus Free Library
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