Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Yes
Public
Comments/additional information about transportation:
RTS Access, RTS On Demand

APPROACH: ParkingPublic Parking Lot

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency
Lined
Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

6 spaces
Width of designated accessible spaces:
114 inches
Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:
2 spaces
Width of access aisles:
98 inches
Distance from parking to entrance:

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

75 feet
Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
pavement to concrete
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
5 3/10 %

ENTER: EntrancesMain Library Entrance

No
No
No
Automatic
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
150 inches
Clear open width of door:
60 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds
Automatic
Automatic

ENTER: EntrancesMeeting Room Entrance

No
No
N/A
Manual
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
133 inches
Clear open width of door:
30 1/2 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

10 pounds
Pull
Push Bar
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
17 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
Doors at this entry are heavy. It may be easiest to use the automatic doors at the main entry.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck In Check Out Desk

Yes
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):
48 inches
Yes
Height of counter:
30 inches
N/A
Yes

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

No
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
The counter has a higher height of 41" and a lower height of 30". There is no signage but the large reception desk is right as you walk in the building. There is also an office desk in the entry with a sigh stating questions and has a large question mark. This desk is 30" high.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Lower Level

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile to low pile carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
32 inches

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

Yes
Male

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 1/2 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
31 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
54 inches x 33 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
17 1/2 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
34 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

7 1/2 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
41 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
52 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
The grab bars are on the left and back of the toilet. The soap is located behind the sink.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies' Lower Level

No
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile to low pile carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
32 inches

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

No
Female

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 1/2 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
20 inches
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
53 inches x 32 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
3 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
No
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
34 inches x 52 inches
Height of sink:
34 inches
Cabinet
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
40 1/2 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
52 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Soap is on wall behind sink. In addition to paper towels, there is an air dryer that is 36" high on the wall. All faucets are automatic but temperature control does require grasping. Normally this is not adjusted by patrons. The grab bars are on the back of the toilet and to the left there are both horizontal and vertical bars.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletChild Sized in Children's Library

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile, low pile carpet,
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Family

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 1/2 pounds
Push
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
18 inches
N/A

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
48 inches x 88 inches
No
Yes
Number of grab bars:
3 bars
Toilet seat height:
11 1/2 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
23 1/2 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

9 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
31 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
44 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Keep in mind this bathroom has smaller features as it is designed for children. The grab bars are on the back of the toilet and to the left there are both horizontal and vertical bars.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Upper Level

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
smooth tile, low pile carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %

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

No
Male

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds
Push
Pull
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
34 inches x 53 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
3 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
34 inches
Cabinet
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

8 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
40 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
51 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Soap is on wall behind sink. In addition to paper towels, there is an air dryer that is 39" high on the wall. All faucets are automatic but temperature control does require grasping. Normally this is not adjusted by patrons. The grab bars are on the back of the toilet and to the right there are both horizontal and vertical bars.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies' Upper Level

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile, low pile carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
36 inches

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

No
Female

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

9 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
31 inches x 55 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
3 bars
Toilet seat height:
17 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
34 inches
Cabinet
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

11 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
40 1/2 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
51 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Soap dispenser is behind sink. There is also an hand air dryer that is 40" high on wall. Grab bars are horizontal behind the toilet and on the left both horizontal and vertical.

USE: Elevator(s)Main

Yes
Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Elevator control panel height:
38 inches
Tactile
Visual
Elevator door width:
43 inches
Yes
Size (clear space) of elevator car:
75 inches x 67 inches
Yes

USE: StairsMain

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile low, pile carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Step count
25 stairs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about stairs:
There are 14 steps to a landing and another 11 steps up to the second floor. There are edge marker on the steps but there is not a lot of contrast between them and the steps.

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families
This is a new building and thought went into making it accessible for patrons.