Old Firehouse Center | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public
Agency

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Agency offers transportation from Cooper Middle School, McLean High School, and Langley High School to the Old Firehouse Center at time of school dismissal for the After School Program. Fairfax County Public School buses transport After School Programs participants from Longfellow Middle School to the Old Firehouse Center. However, Metro Access accommodates those participating with SPARC.

APPROACH: ParkingRedmond Drive Parking

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)

1 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

120 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

86 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

61 1/4 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:

Concrete Sidewalk

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

0 %

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

48 1/2 inches

APPROACH: ParkingChain Bridge Road 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)

1 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

120 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

86 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

61 1/4 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:

Concrete Sidewalk

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

0 %

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

48 1/2 inches

ENTER: EntrancesRedmond Drive

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

None

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

None

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

50 inches

Clear open width of door:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

1 7/25 pounds

Handle type entering:

Entry
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Entry
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

38 1/4 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Second entry door heavy to pull and push button makes it difficult. First entry door is light and easy.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk

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:

Flat Carpet

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

0 %

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

83 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

31 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)

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

No signage for Front Desk. Wide and open space inside facility. No doors once inside besides bathrooms and computer room.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen

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:

Flat Carpet to Tile

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

0 %

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

42 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Restroom assessed:

Male

Is signage clear?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 22/25 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

36 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:

34 inches x 66 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?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 1/2 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

15 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall
Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

45 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

45 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Signage is small and muted colors.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen

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:

Flat Carpet to Tile

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

0 %

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

43 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)

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 22/25 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

36 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:

34 inches x 66 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?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 1/2 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

30 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

11 1/2 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall
Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

45 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

45 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Signage is small and muted colors.

USE: Elevator(s)

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

0 %

USE: Stairs

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

0 %

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families

Signage is lacking. No slopes in or around facility. Flat carpet and/or tile inside.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingRedmond Drive Parking

APPROACH: ParkingChain Bridge Road Lot

ENTER: EntrancesRedmond Drive

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingRedmond Drive Parking

APPROACH: ParkingChain Bridge Road Lot

ENTER: EntrancesRedmond Drive

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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