Site Accessibility Evaluation
Wheeler building
401 E High St
North Downtown, VA 22902
Inspection Date: 07/10/2024
Inspectors: Brandon Hill
Prepared By
Precision Infrastructure Management
(800) 734 - 8891
www.PrecisionInfrastructureMgmt.com
Report Date: 09/16/2024
Table of Contents
Findings
Entry level: Accessible route
Finding: 1
The threshold has a vertical change greater than 1/4 inch.
The threshold at a doorway shall be no higher than 1/2 inch. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less. The maximum vertical rise shall be 1/4 inch.
The threshold at a doorway shall be no higher than 1/2 inch. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less. The maximum vertical rise shall be 1/4 inch.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.5
Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 302 and 303.
Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 302 and 303.
As Built:
5/8”
Budgeting Range:
$50 - $200.00
Recommendation:
Install compliant threshold
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes; Findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Finding: 2
The ramp does not have compliant handrails.
Handrails are required on both sides of all surfaces that are sloped greater than 5 percent (1:20). Handrails must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, must extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp and be parallel to the floor or ground surface. The diameter of the handrails must be between 1 1/4 inches and 2 inches in cross-sectional nominal dimension for circular handrails. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2 1/4 inches maximum. The space between handrails and walls must be 1 1/2 inches minimum.
Handrails are required on both sides of all surfaces that are sloped greater than 5 percent (1:20). Handrails must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, must extend 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp and be parallel to the floor or ground surface. The diameter of the handrails must be between 1 1/4 inches and 2 inches in cross-sectional nominal dimension for circular handrails. Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6 1/4 inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2 1/4 inches maximum. The space between handrails and walls must be 1 1/2 inches minimum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 505.1
Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with 403, required at ramps complying with 405, and required at stairs complying with 504 shall comply with 505.
Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with 403, required at ramps complying with 405, and required at stairs complying with 504 shall comply with 505.
As Built:
Missing; 8.3%
Budgeting Range:
$500 - $1,200.00
Recommendation:
Install compliant handrails
Barrier Priority:
High (1): Should be completed immediately. (Includes; Findings that have little or no cost, were in violation of the codes at the time of construction, or pose an imminent safety threat)
Entry level: Circulating route
Finding: 3
The door/gate operating hardware is not accessible.
Hand-activated door/gate opening hardware, handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. Hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.
Hand-activated door/gate opening hardware, handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. Hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.7
Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.
Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.
As Built:
3 doors; knobs
Budgeting Range:
$150 - $1,800.00
Recommendation:
Install compliant operating hardware
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes; Findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Additional Finding Photos
Entry level: Restroom
Finding: 4
The restroom is not nearly compliant.
The entry door does not contain the required minimum maneuvering spaces on the pull/push sides. The entry door encroach into the required clear floor space for fixtures. Grab bars are missing and/or incorrectly installed. Accessories, such as toilet seat covers, paper towel holders, garbage cans, hand dryers, and mirrors are either too high or without clear floor space or both.
The entry door does not contain the required minimum maneuvering spaces on the pull/push sides. The entry door encroach into the required clear floor space for fixtures. Grab bars are missing and/or incorrectly installed. Accessories, such as toilet seat covers, paper towel holders, garbage cans, hand dryers, and mirrors are either too high or without clear floor space or both.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 213.2
Where toilet rooms are provided, each toilet room shall comply with 603. Where bathing rooms are provided, each bathing room shall comply with 603.
Where toilet rooms are provided, each toilet room shall comply with 603. Where bathing rooms are provided, each bathing room shall comply with 603.
As Built:
Door opens into toilet and lavatory clearance; latch side maneuvering clearance obstructed by toilet; rear grab bar 24”; paper towel dispenser 51”
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $0.00
Recommendation:
Reconfigure restroom with compliant features. Capital investment
Barrier Priority:
Moderate (3): Should be completed as soon as possible, but there may be other items that will provide greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes; Findings that have a high financial impact on the entity in relationship to the degree of access provided)
Additional Finding Photos
Entry level: Offices
Finding: 5
The hand sanitizer dispenser operation mechanism is too high off the floor.
Dispensers must have all operable parts a maximum of 48 inches above the floor.
Dispensers must have all operable parts a maximum of 48 inches above the floor.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 308.2.1
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
As Built:
52”
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $200.00
Recommendation:
relocate or replace to compliant location,
Barrier Priority:
Low (4): Should be completed as soon as possible due to being a technical violation, but may not result in providing greater access to persons with disabilities. (Includes; Findings that are technically violations but provide a moderate to low increase in accessibility compared to the financial impact on the entity)
Finding: 6
The door is equipped with a door closer and returns to a closed position too quickly.
Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.8.1
Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
As Built:
4 seconds
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $500.00
Recommendation:
Adjust or replace closer
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes; Findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Finding: 7
The door exceeds the maximum allowable opening force.
Interior doors shall have a maximum opening force of 5 pounds.
These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
Interior doors shall have a maximum opening force of 5 pounds.
These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.9
Fire doors shall have a minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. 2. Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
Fire doors shall have a minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority. The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: 1. Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. 2. Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
As Built:
9 lbs
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $500.00
Recommendation:
Adjust or replace closer
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes; Findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Finding: 8
The door opening does not provide at least 32 inches between the face of the door and the opposite stop.
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 404.2.3
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches (100 mm).
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches (865 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches (865 mm) and 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches (100 mm).
As Built:
29”
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $0.00
Recommendation:
Reconfigure doorway to provide compliant width. Capital investment
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes; Findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Upper level: Accessible route
Finding: 9
At least one accessible route (i.e. elevator, ramp or platform lift) shall connect each story and mezzanine in multistory buildings and facilities.
The elevator exemption note below does not apply to Title II government facilities and entities. Title II facilities must make their programs accessible. If vertical access cannot be achieved, then the program must be relocated, removed or made accessible.
The following buildings and facilities do not require vertical access:
In private buildings or facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet per story, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that the building or facility is not a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, a terminal, depot or other station used for specified public transportation, an airport passenger terminal, or another type of facility as determined by the Attorney General.
The elevator exemption note below does not apply to Title II government facilities and entities. Title II facilities must make their programs accessible. If vertical access cannot be achieved, then the program must be relocated, removed or made accessible.
The following buildings and facilities do not require vertical access:
In private buildings or facilities that are less than three stories or that have less than 3000 square feet per story, an accessible route shall not be required to connect stories provided that the building or facility is not a shopping center, a shopping mall, the professional office of a health care provider, a terminal, depot or other station used for specified public transportation, an airport passenger terminal, or another type of facility as determined by the Attorney General.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.3
At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story buildings and facilities.
At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in multi-story buildings and facilities.
As Built:
No accessible route to upper level; stairs
Budgeting Range:
$0 - $0.00
Recommendation:
create accessible route to upstairs. capital investment
Barrier Priority:
Important (2): Should be completed as soon as possible. (Includes; Findings that would remove barriers to the greatest number of people to your goods and services)
Additional Finding Photos
