Site Accessibility Evaluation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)
Candleflower Park
7690 Contrails Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Accessibility Evaluation
Inspection Date: 03/15/2022
Inspectors: Robert Hernandez
Prepared By
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385 - 5175
https://coloradosprings.gov/
Report Date: 03/05/2025
FOR RECORD:
FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
DATE: 03/05/2025
SUBJECT: Candleflower Park Self-Evaluation
1. On 03/15/2022, Title II ADA / Section 504 Coordinator(s) from the Office of Accessibility performed a Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation. This evaluation was performed in accordance with 1991/2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
2. Priorities for removing barriers are assigned in accordance with the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities, promulgated by the ADA National Network. The checklist follows the four priorities listed in the Department of Justice ADA Title III regulations. These priorities are equally applicable to state and local government facilities:
Priority 1 - Accessible approach and entrance
Priority 2 - Access to goods and services
Priority 3 - Access to public toilet rooms
Priority 4 - Access to other items such as water fountains and public telephones
3. Corrective actions to findings were / will be submitted to the City maintenance work request system and will be managed in accordance with the City Transition Plan. Note: Recommended corrections may be modified where appropriate. Corrections are developed in consideration of the “Program Access” provisions of Title II, where applicable.
4. A copy of this report will be maintained by the Office of Accessibility. Updates to the findings included in this report will be available at the following link: https://access6.bluedag.com/access/barriers/GfhHF91nlvMItTaD4rVzj85XBKNZxywJ. Alternatively, this link is available from the Office of Accessibility’s webpage on the City of Colorado Springs website.
City of Colorado Springs Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager
30 S. Nevada Ave, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ADACompliance@coloradosprings.gov
Atch 1. City of Colorado Springs, ADA Self-Evaluation Report
Sincerely,
Robert Hernandez
Table of Contents
Findings
Accessible Routes
BFID: 189393
The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.2
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
As Built:
There is vertical displacement around the storm inlet. There is 2" of vertical displacement along the short edge of the storm inlet lid, and 2-1/2" vertical displacement along the west edge.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the sidewalk around the storm inlet.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193382
The surface of the pedestrian access route has vertical discontinuities greater than 1/2 inch or between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch that are not beveled.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.2
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
Vertical surface discontinuities shall be 13 mm (0.5 in) maximum. Vertical surface discontinuities between 6.4 mm (0.25 in) and 13 mm (0.5 in) shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 50 percent. The bevel shall be applied across the entire vertical surface discontinuity.Advisory R302.7.2 Vertical Surface Discontinuities. The allowance for vertical surface discontinuities is for occasional expansion joints and objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings that cannot be located in another portion of the sidewalk outside the pedestrian access route. However, objects such as utility covers, vault frames, and gratings should not be located on curb ramp runs, blended transitions, turning spaces, or gutter areas within the pedestrian access route. This may not always be possible in alterations, but should be avoided wherever possible. Vertical surface discontinuities between unit pavers should be minimized.
As Built:
The surface design of this storm drain cover results in vertical discontinuities of 3/8".
Recommendation:
Contact the necessary entities to discuss replacing this storm drain cover to compliance and to stop any further use of such covers.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 189394
The accessible route on the site contains running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, wheel guides, etc.).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The sidewalk that runs along Contrails Dr. from the south boundary of the park to the turn at the first triangular convergence of paths has high cross slope and/or running slope on four pads of concrete. Cross slope ranges between 2.7% and 3.7% on all four pads, while running slope is 5.7% and 6.1% on two pads.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193374
The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
On the section of accessible route that runs along Contrails Dr. from the southwest border of the park up to the triangular convergence of paths, there is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads.
Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2" bevel unless first replaced - see adjacent finding.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193372
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located on the triangular convergence of paths in the southwest corner of the park, has a slope measuring 3.9%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete at this turn.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193375
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
This section of the accessible route, located on the triangular convergence of turns in the southwest corner of the park, has two pads of concrete with high cross slope, both measuring 2.8%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193373
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located on the triangular convergence of paths in the southwest corner of the park, has a slope measuring 2.3%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete at this turn.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 189395
The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.
Citation:
2011 PROWAG Section R302.7.3
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter. Elongated openings in gratings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
As Built:
There is 3/4" gap in the concrete at the bench.
Recommendation:
Clean out and fill the gap.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193376
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The section of the accessible route that runs along Contrails Dr. has 36 pads of concrete with a high cross slope ranging from 2.2% to 3.6% (12 are over 3% ).
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193377
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located on the triangular convergence of paths near the corner of Contrails and Candleflower, has a slope of 5.4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193379
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
On this section of the accessible route, located on the triangular convergence of paths near the corner of Contrails and Candleflower, there is one pad of concrete with high cross slope measuring 3.2%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193380
The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/2 inch.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
1/4 inch is the maximum vertical rise. Changes in level between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch must be beveled at 1:2 or less.
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch must be by way of a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 303.3
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
2010 ADAS Section 303.2
Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
As Built:
On the triangular convergence of paths near the corner of Candleflower and Contrails there is a 1/2" vertical displacement between pads.
Recommendation:
Grind to less than 1/2" bevel.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193378
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located on the triangular convergence of paths near the corner of Contrails and Candleflower, has a slope of 5.3%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 189399
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:
There are no detectable warnings.
The ramp is radial-style but only has one connection point and leads to a gutter pan as the path of travel.
The landing has a 6% running slope.
There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between the ramp face and the landing.
There are no detectable warnings.
The ramp is radial-style but only has one connection point and leads to a gutter pan as the path of travel.
The landing has a 6% running slope.
There is a 1/2" vertical displacement between the ramp face and the landing.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps
Curb Ramps
As Built:
There are multiple issues with this curb ramp at Contrails Dr. and Candleflower Cir.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace the curb ramp. Ideally with 2 directionals.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193381
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The sidewalk that runs down Candleflower from the triangular convergence of paths at the corner east to the park boundary has 12 pads of concrete with high cross slope ranging from 2.3% to 2.8%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193399
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
The turn into the path that leads into the park and to Briargate Trail from Laven Way cul de sac has a slope measuring 2.8%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 189402
The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The section of the accessible route that runs from the Laven Way cul de sac to Briargate trail has 13 pads of concrete with high cross slop and/or running slope. The running slope is between 5.3% and 7.4% on 7 pads, while the cross slope measures between 2.4% and 3.4% on 6 pads (2 pads are at or over 3%).
Recommendation:
Do nothing to this section path. The path primarily leads to the Briargate Trail which is not accessible, and the cul de sac does not have any on-street parking. Designate as not accessible. Fix pads with a high cross slope.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193400
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located in the southeast corner of the park near the Briargate Trail, has a slope measuring 4.1%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193402
The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
This section of the accessible route, which leads to Briargate Trail, has one pad of concrete with high running slope measuring 6%, and another with excessive cross slope measuring 3.8%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193401
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located in the southeast corner of the park near the Briargate Trail, has a slope measuring 3.3%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193403
The accessible route has running slopes greater than 5% and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails,edge protection, etc.). Cross slopes are greater than 2% across the width of the walk.
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
This section of the accessible route, which leads to the Lavon Way cul de sac in the southeast corner of the park, has 5 pads of concrete with a high running slope and/or cross slope. The Cross slope measures between 2.4% and 6.9% on all 5 pads (4 pads are over 3%), while the running slope is 5.3% on one of the pads.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193404
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn, located in the southeast corner of the park near the Briargate Trail, has a slope measuring 2.6%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193405
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
On this section of the accessible route, which runs from the triangular convergence of paths near Contrails Dr. west past the playground up to where the path forks near Briargate Trail, there are 5 pads of concrete with high cross slope measuring between 2.5% and 2.9%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193410
The walking surface has gaps over 1/2" wide.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.3
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
As Built:
On the accessible route just west of the playground there is a divot in the concrete measuring 5" by 8" by 3/4" deep.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace both pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Play Area
BFID: 189401
The surface of the play area is sand with some areas of rubber tiles. The tiles are deteriorating, with vertical displacement and discontinuities up to 1" deep.
There is about 4300 square feet of sand and about 280 square feet of rubber tiles.
There is about 4300 square feet of sand and about 280 square feet of rubber tiles.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
As Built:
The play area surface is sand.
Recommendation:
Provided engineered wood fill in lieu of the sand. Remove and replace the rubber tiles. Install an entry ramp when the wood fill is installed.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193406
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turn into the playground has a slope measuring 2.8%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pad to compliance. The work and cost associated are detailed in a previous finding addressing cross slope along this section of the route.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193407
The accessible path of travel has cross slopes greater than 2%.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Surface cross slopes shall not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The short section of the sidewalk on the west side of the playground has 4 pads of concrete with a high cross slope measuring between 2.7% and 3.4%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193408
The accessible route on the site has running slopes greater than 5 percent and has not been constructed as a ramp (i.e. handrails, edge protection, etc.).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
When the slope in the direction of travel of any walk exceeds 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), it must be constructed as a ramp. Surface cross slopes must not exceed one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 403.3
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
As Built:
The short section of the sidewalk on the east side of the playground has 3 pads of concrete with a high running slope measuring between 5.2% and 6.2%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace pads to compliance.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193409
The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Surface slopes greater than 1:48 (2.08%) are not permitted.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 304.2
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 304.2 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
As Built:
This turning space into the playground has slope in excess of 5%.
Recommendation:
Remove and replace concrete at this turn to compliance. The work and cost associated is detailed in a previous finding addressing running slope along this stretch of the accessible route.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
BFID: 193596
The accessible route contains sand and does not provide for a stable, firm slip-resistant surface.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
As Built:
The play area surface is sand.
Recommendation:
Keep sand swept from the edge or install barriers until play area sand is replaced.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
Picnic Area - Dog Waste Bag Dispenser
BFID: 189396
The outdoor seating area is not on an accessible route.
At least 5% of the seating in each functional area must be accessible. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters must be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
At least 5% of the seating in each functional area must be accessible. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters must be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.
Citation:
2015 IBC Section 1109.11
Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.
Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables, counters or work surfaces is provided in accessible spaces, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 226.1
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In addition, where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 902.
As Built:
There are two picnic tables in the park and it is neither is on an accessible route. One has a path to it from the sidewalk that runs along Contrails Dr., but the running slope is excessive, with 6 pads measuring from 6.3 - 9.4%. The other, near the playground, does not have a route to it.
Recommendation:
It is most feasible to install a level, compliant path to the table near the playground.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Additional Finding Photos
BFID: 193383
Dog waste bag dispenser - The item violates the forward or side reach.
Forward - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high). If there is an obstruction of 20" or less then the height can be up to 48". If the obstruction is between 20-25" the maximum height is 44".
Side - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high) and the maxim height of any obstruction is 34". If the obstruction depth is between 10" - 24", the reach height maximum is 46".
Forward - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high). If there is an obstruction of 20" or less then the height can be up to 48". If the obstruction is between 20-25" the maximum height is 44".
Side - the reach range is 15" (low) - 48" (high) and the maxim height of any obstruction is 34". If the obstruction depth is between 10" - 24", the reach height maximum is 46".
Citation:
2010 ADAS Section 308.2.2
Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
2010 ADAS Section 308.3.2
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
2010 ADAS Section 308.3.2
Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
As Built:
The opening of the dog waste bag dispenser is 49.5" from the ground.
Recommendation:
Relocate the item to the proper reach range.
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)
Department:
Parks & Recreation
