Site Accessibility Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II (Public Services: State and Local Government)

$Evaluation PU19-000023 Cover Photo$

North Cheyenne Canyon Regional Park

2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Accessibility Evaluation

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspectors: Robert Hernandez

Prepared By

City of Colorado Springs

(719) 385 - 5175

https://coloradosprings.gov/

Report Date: 02/06/2025

FOR RECORD:

FROM: Robert L. Hernandez, Title II ADA/Section 504 – Manager

DATE: 02/06/2025

SUBJECT: North Cheyenne Canyon Regional Park Self-Evaluation

1. On 12/10/2024, 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

Findings

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 1 - Starsmore Discovery Center Main Parking Lot

BFID: 187388

The accessible parking stall is not wide enough.

Each parking space must be at least 8 feet wide and shall be marked to define the width.

Alternatively, the stall can be 11 feet wide minimum with a 5-foot wide minimum access aisle.

The measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings. Where the parking space is not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, the measurement shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.2
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The accessible parking space is 7'-11" wide.

Recommendation:

See below additional findings and ideas. We could relocate to the close lot since this area feeds that lot or fix 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

Corrected Condition:

Space widened to 8'.

BFID: 187390

The cross slopes (narrow dimension) and/or running slopes (long dimension) of the accessible stall exceeds 2%.

The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

As Built:

The cross slope of the right accessible space is up to 5.4% or 3% running slope. Also, the pavement is very rough.

Recommendation:

Fix the slopes by repaving.

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

Image that depicts the citation requirements of the code or standard

Additional Finding Photos

Image of accessible parking with excessive cross slope

BFID: 187391

The van stall is missing a sign identifying it as a van accessible stall.

Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.6
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

As Built:

Space is not designated as van accessible.

Recommendation:

When the parking and access aisle are restriped, install a van accessible parking sign.

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

Image of accessible parking without compliant signage

BFID: 190458

The left "true" access aisle has high running and cross slopes. It also is not wide enough as there supposed to be an 8' access aisle. The right hashed area is too narrow and has high running and cross slopes. The asphalt is also a borderline violation for surface discontinuity problems.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.3
Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.

As Built:

The left access aisle is too narrow at 5' - it must be 8' as this is a van required parking space. This aisle has up to a 4% running slope and 3.6% cross slope. The right hashed area is not needed. It is only 3'6" (48" if including the drain pan) at its most narrow. Also, the running slope is up to 3.5% with an up to 3.2% cross slope.

Recommendation:

Fix by leveling and widening. Get rid of the right mini access aisle. That will become part of the parking stall.

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: 190459

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.

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.

As Built:

The accessible route from the parking area is very degraded. There are gaps as wide as 5" and 3/4" deep.

Recommendation:

Repave this area when parking area repaved.

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: 187392

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including:

There is a lip and gap between the asphalt parking and the concrete gutter, and another leading to at the curb from the gutter pan.
The side flares are non-defined and high in attached concrete, there is no landing with high running and cross slopes.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp. The right side flare is 28.5% and the left is over 21% in attached concrete, there is no landing with a running slope of up to 8.5%, ramp face has up to 2.8% but really much high with non-delineated wings, from asphalt to the gutter pan we have a 3" wide area that is 1" deep and an area from the gutter pan to ramp face with a 1/2" gap and 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace with a parallel curb ramp.

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: 187393

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).

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.

As Built:

3 out of the next 6 pads have running slopes (6% is high) and cross slopes (high is 5.4%), a 3/4" gap running parallel to the wastewater pad, and 1/2" vertical displacement near the tree.

Recommendation:

Fix all slope issues to 2%, fill gap and fixing cross slope will take care of the 1/2" vertical displacement.

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: 190460

Citation:

As Built:

There is 3/4" vertical displacement with up to 2.5% vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Replace the pad which should also take care of the surface discontinuity.

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: 190461

The curb ramps do not have detectable warnings.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R208.1
Detectable warning surfaces complying with R305 shall be provided at the following locations on pedestrian access routes and at transit stops:
1. Curb ramps and blended transitions at pedestrian street crossings;
2. Pedestrian refuge islands;
3. Pedestrian at-grade rail crossings not located within a street or highway;
4. Boarding platforms at transit stops for buses and rail vehicles where the edges of the boarding platform are not protected by screens or guards; and
5. Boarding and alighting areas at sidewalk or street level transit stops for rail vehicles where the side of the boarding and alighting areas facing the rail vehicles is not protected by screens or guards.Advisory R208.1 Where Required. On pedestrian access routes, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between pedestrian and vehicular routes where there is a flush rather than a curbed connection. Detectable warning surfaces should not be provided at crossings of residential driveways since the pedestrian right-of-way continues across residential driveway aprons. However, where commercial driveways are provided with yield or stop control, detectable warning surfaces should be provided at the junction between the pedestrian route and the vehicular route. Where pedestrian at-grade rail crossings are located within a street or highway, detectable warning surfaces at the curb ramps or blended transitions make a second set of detectable warning surfaces at the rail crossing unnecessary.
Detectable warning surfaces are not intended to provide wayfinding for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Wayfinding can be made easier by:
•Sidewalks that provide a clear path free of street furniture;
•Visual contrast between walking and non-walking areas (e.g., planted borders);
•Route edges that are clear and detectable by cane;
•Direct pedestrian street crossings and curb ramps that are in-line with direction of travel;
•Small corner radiuses that permit pedestrian street crossings to be as short and direct as possible;
•Orthogonal intersections that facilitate navigation using parallel and perpendicular vehicle sound cues;
•and barriers where pedestrian travel or crossing is not permitted.

As Built:

The curb ramp is missing detectable warnings.

Recommendation:

Add warnings.

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: 190462

Citation:

As Built:

The cobblestone street crossing is very rough, it has multiple gaps exceeding 1/2" wide, 1/4" straight edge high.

Recommendation:

Replace this entire area with stamped concrete or asphalt.

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: 190463

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.

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.

As Built:

The first 2 pads from the curb ramp towards the bridge have cross slopes of 5.2 and 3.2%. The last has up to 1" vertical displacement as well on each side of the pad.

Recommendation:

Fix the 2 pads to under 2% cross slope. This should take care of the vertical displacement.

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: 187394

The cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R302.6
Except as provided in R302.6.1 and R302.6.2 (Pedestrian Street Crossings Without Yield or Stop Control and Midblock Pedestrian Street Crossings), the cross slope of pedestrian access routes shall be 2 percent maximum.

Advisory R302.6 Cross Slope. The cross slope requirements in R302.6 apply to sidewalks and other pedestrian circulation paths, pedestrian street crossings and at-grade rail crossings, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and similar structures (see R302.2). The cross slope of the pedestrian access route is measured perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel. Cross slope requirements are contained in R304.5.3 for curb ramps and blended transitions, and in R407.3 for ramps.

As Built:

The 2 large panels in the bridge turn area have large slopes - all running and cross slopes for each panel is in the 7.5-8.9

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the panels to 2% running and cross slopes. We need to taper the slopes down at 5% to connect to adjacent concrete.

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: 187395

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1104.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.
2010 ADAS Section 206.2.2
At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

As Built:

The first 22 panels have cross slopes between 2.2-3.9% (9 are over 3%), and two 1" gaps. The last 4 panels have running slopes between 6-10.4% running slope and 2 have cross slopes of 2.7 and 3.4% respectively. Further - this dead ends and leads to nothing.

Recommendation:

Remove the panels or remove and replace panels and/or Install signage indicating the sidewalk ends ahead.

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: 190464

There is no accessible route to the trash receptacle. Note - it is close to the accessible parking.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 203.9
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the employee work area. Employee work areas, or portions of employee work areas, other than raised courtroom stations, that are less than 300 square feet (28 m2) and elevated 7 inches (180 mm) or more above the finish floor or ground where the elevation is essential to the function of the space shall not be required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.

As Built:

The trash receptacle is 20-40' away from any accessible pedestrian areas.

Recommendation:

Relocate or add another trashcan to an accessible pedestrian area.

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)

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

Bus Drop and Route

BFID: 190430

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including Gutter pan gaps and surface discontinuity, no level landing, high cross, and running slopes and markings/flares that don't line up with ramp exit.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

From the asphalt to the gutter pan we have a 3" wide, 1" deep gap, and then from the gutter pan to the ramp face we have a 1" gap and then a 1/2" vertical displacement to the ramp face, the curb ramp has up to a 14.7% running slope and a 4.2% cross slope. The ramp face, flares, and warnings don't line up with the exit and can create up to an 8" drop. There is no level landing - it is up to 3.3% running slope.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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: 190431

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.

As Built:

From the curb ramp landing to the base of a slope from the drop-off, we have 9 pads, all 9 have high cross slopes - from 2.2-3.5% and 5 have high running slopes from 9.9-13.7%.

Recommendation:

Fix all cross slope issues. Make sure the bottom two turn space pads are 2% every direction and re-grade to make the route under 8.33% and add handrails. It might be possible to grade everything to 5%.

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: 190433

The running slope (long dimension) and the cross slope (narrow dimension) of the access aisle serving the pull-up space exceed 2%.

Vehicle pull-up spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle pull-up space they serve. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 503.4
Vehicle pull-up spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle pull-up space they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.
2010 ADAS Section 503.4 Exception
Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

As Built:

10 out of 15 pads have cross slopes over 2% with the high being 3.8%. All running slopes between 2-3.7%

Recommendation:

Take out and redo this area to 2% max cross slope and running 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: 190434

The vehicle pull-up space is not wide enough.

Passenger loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 8 ft wide minimum and 20 ft long minimum.

Citation:

2011 PROWAG Section R310.2
Passenger loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 2.4 m (8.0 ft) wide minimum and 6.1 m (20.0 ft) long minimum.
2010 ADAS Section 503.2
Passenger loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up space 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and 20 feet (6100 mm) long minimum.

As Built:

The vehicle space which should also include a 5' wide access aisle is only 10' deep - It must be 13' deep.

Recommendation:

We need to widen this area 3' and fix any cross slope issues.

Barrier Priority:

N/A

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190432

The required access aisle is missing.

Passenger loading zones shall provide access aisles adjacent
to the vehicle pull-up space. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route and shall not overlap the vehicular way.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 503.3
Passenger loading zones shall provide access aisles complying with 503 adjacent to the vehicle pull-up space. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route and shall not overlap the vehicular way.

As Built:

The bus loading area lacks an access aisle and route to the walkway.

Recommendation:

Add striping and appropriate curb ramp to access 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

Starsmore Discovery Center Close ADA Parking

BFID: 187354

The space has a high cross slope and no "van" sign.

Citation:

As Built:

The space has up to a 5.5% cross slope, there is no van sign/designation, given the widths, this is the only space that qualifies. Asphalt is degrading. Also, technically this isn't the right location - It should be moved to the right as this is the closest route/parking available.

Recommendation:

Repave the lot, move this over towards the middle where we have a "10 minute" parking designation - there is no cross slope there. Ideally the lot would be raised and this area made level to 2% cross slope. The short term parking could be made parallel on the NE corner of this lot if really necessary.

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: 187355

The cross slope (short dimension) of the access aisle exceeds 2%.

The cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The cross slope is up to 5%.

Recommendation:

Lot will have to be repaved and restriped.

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: 190423

The parking stall contains abrupt edges and surface irregularities over a 1/4 inch vertical.

Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted and shall not be sloped steeper than 2% in any direction.

Citation:

As Built:

The space asphalt is degrading to the point we have vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Repave the asphalt.

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: 190422

Asphalt is bad and the access aisle is not wide enough.

Citation:

As Built:

The aisle has degraded asphalt and is too narrow. it ranges from 5'7" to 4' wide, further this area is reduced near the gutter pan as there is a 4-6" wide area of missing/severely degraded asphalt.

Recommendation:

The lot needs to be resurfaced and the access aisle needs widened to 5' or wider the entire length of space.

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

Starsmore Discovery Center Area

BFID: 187356

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including Gutter pan vertical displacement and gaps on both sides, high cross and running slopes, no level landing, and high drop-offs on flared sides.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramp ramps from the asphalt to the gutter pan has an area of 3" wide and 1" deep depression from sunken asphalt, there is also an area of 1/4-1/2" area of vertical displacement with a 1 1/4" gap from the gutter pan to the ramp face. The ramp has up to a 4.8% cross slope and up to a 12.6% running slope. There is no level landing. The area that would be considered the landing has a 5% running slope. Further, the adjacent pad has an area of 1/2" vertical displacement on one side and up to 3/4" on the other. Also, there are no joint lines on the side flares, and given the texturing it could cause up to a 2" drop on the flare at a very high cross slope.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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: 187357

There are multiple issues with the ramp, including:
The ramp exceeds allowable running and cross slope levels. We do not have handrails. We do not have the needed middle-level landings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 405
Ramps

As Built:

The ramp to enter the upper level of the discovery center has 14 pads - all of which have compliance issues. The bottom landing has up to a 5.4% running slope and a 2.3% cross slope. The middle pads range from 6.2-10.8% running slope and a 2.2-3.5% cross slope. The upper landing which is also a pitot area to the door entrance has a 6.3% running slope and 2.3% cross slope. The ramp lacks railings multiple required level landings. We must have 5' landings every 30 feet. We are missing 2-3 middle landings.

Recommendation:

Redo this ramp. It will need to be lengthened and have 2 additional level landings added with handrails. It will not be feasible get this under 5%.

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: 190424

The path contains multiple issues and is not accessible.

The path of travel exceeds the maximum allowable cross and running slope requirements. It also contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the allowable maximum requirements. The path of travel does not meet the minimum width requirements for clearances, turning spaces, and/or passing spaces. The floor or ground surface is not firm, stable, and slip-resistant.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.

As Built:

We have routes marked as accessible behind the Starsmore Discovery Center that have several problems. To begin with, they are not firm, stable, and slip-resistant and there are slopes that exceed typical accessibility standards. I measured running slopes up to 10% and cross slopes over 3%.

Recommendation:

We need to look at how these are advertised/classified. We need to post additional information. It is acknowledged these are pretty accessible for a soft surface.

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: 190426

The walkway contains abrupt vertical edges and/or variations over a 1/4 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.

Citation:

As Built:

The route to the ramp has a straight edge of 1/2" and also a 1 " gap (not showing) on the front side of the first pad.

Recommendation:

Grind the edge under 1/2" bevel 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

BFID: 190425

There are multiple issues with the ramp, including:
Handrails are measured to the top of the gripping surface and must be between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface. Handrails must extend horizontally 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp, handrail only on one side, there are no handrail extensions on top or bottom, no true landing on top, There are 3 pads with cross slopes of 2.7%. The top landing is not firm, stable, or slip-resistant.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 405
Ramps

As Built:

The ramp to enter the bottom portion of the facility has multiple issues, handrails range from 39 3/4"-40 3/4', only on 1 side, missing top and bottom extension, the top landing has a cross slope of 2.7% as does the landing by the grate and the next to the top pad. Finally, the top pad is not firm, stable, or slip-resistant due to gravel from the path.

Recommendation:

Redo the 3 pads with cross slope and add an appropriate handrail on both sides.

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: 190427

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including A very high running slope, a cross slope, and no level landing. The curb ramp is also missing detectable warnings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The curb ramp to the Discovery Center from the public right of way has a cross slope of 3.1%, a running slope that is very high at 12.6%, and a landing with a 5.2% running slope. The ramp also is missing detectable warnings.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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: 190428

The turn/pivot area must be a maximum of 2% in all directions.

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.

As Built:

The pad at the turn area for the bridge, up from the curb ramp - still leading to the discovery center, has a pivot area that has a 3.4% running slope with a 2.9% cross slope, on a broken pad with up to 1/2" vertical displacement on the backside of the pad.

Recommendation:

Fix this pad to make 2% maximum in any direction. That will also resolve the vertical displacement.

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: 190429

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 403.1
Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with 403.

As Built:

We have about 8 pads with gaps up to 1", high areas up to 1" vertical displacement and the 3 pads up from the bridge turn area have running slopes between 6.7- 8.9%. Where the pads intersect between this and the curb ramp there are multiple cross slopes exceeding 2%.

Recommendation:

Replace these pads to eliminate all gaps and areas of vertical displacement. The sidewalk pads should be made to 5% up from the bridge if feasible.

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: 190436

Citation:

As Built:

We have a 3" drop from the pavilion to trail in the upper level by the double door.

Recommendation:

Pour a sloped edge to reduce or eliminate this.

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

Starsmore Discovery Center

BFID: 187358

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.

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.

As Built:

The main entrance double doors to the upper center from the pavilion have a 3/4" straight edge to a 1/4" beveled edge.

Recommendation:

Obtain and secure a bridge plate at the exterior to ramp this area.

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: 187359

The exhibit projects more than 4 inches into the circulation path.

Wall-mounted objects that have leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches from the floor must not project more than 4 inches into the circulation path. Protruding objects that extend to the floor or within 27 inches of the floor are cane detectable and are therefore not hazardous. Where it is necessary or desirable to have objects protrude from the wall, a manner of cane detection must be provided.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 307.2
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.

As Built:

The exhibit projects more than 4" out at 28" high.

Recommendation:

Lower 1" or create a lower edge onto the display - add edge protection.

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

BFID: 190437

The exhibit projects more than 4 inches into the circulation path. It projects 10".

Wall-mounted objects that have leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches from the floor must not project more than 4 inches into the circulation path. Protruding objects that extend to the floor or within 27 inches of the floor are cane detectable and are therefore not hazardous. Where it is necessary or desirable to have objects protrude from the wall, a manner of cane detection must be provided.

Citation:

As Built:

The exhibit projects more than 4" out at 30" high.

Recommendation:

Lower 3" or create a lower edge onto the display - add edge protection.

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

BFID: 187360

The drinking fountain projects from the wall into the pedestrian way with its leading-edge above 27 inches from the floor.

Objects may protrude no more than 4 inches into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles when located between 27 and 80 inches above the floor. All drinking fountains shall be located completely within alcoves, positioned completely between wing walls, or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways. The alcove must not be less than 32 inches in width and 18 inches in depth. Wing walls must project out from the supporting wall at least as far as the drinking fountain.

Citation:

As Built:

The water fountain projects out 8" beyond the 27" point.

Recommendation:

Add cane detection on each side 4" back or less to 27".

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

BFID: 190456

The room identification sign is noncompliant.

Wall signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces of a building shall be in a horizontal format and the characters raised 1/32 inch minimum and shall be sans serif uppercase characters a minimum of 5/8 inch and a maximum of 2 inches high.

Characters and their background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.

Signs with raised characters or Braille shall be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured from the baseline of the highest tactile character.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 216.2
Interior and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 703.1, 703.2, and 703.5. Where pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior rooms and spaces, the pictograms shall comply with 703.6 and shall have text descriptors complying with 703.2 and 703.5.
2010 ADAS Section 703.1
Signs shall comply with 703. Where both visual and tactile characters are required, either one sign with both visual and tactile characters, or two separate signs, one with visual, and one with tactile characters, shall be provided.

As Built:

The wall identification sign has several issues for the men's restroom. Missing Braille, wrong configuration, size, and height.

Recommendation:

Replace with the proper sign at 60" to the top edge.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190454

The faucet controls require twisting of the wrist.

Faucet controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 lb. Lever-operated, push-type and electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable designs. Self-closing valves are allowed if the faucet remains open for at least 10 seconds.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 606.4
Controls for faucets shall comply with 309. Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum.

As Built:

The faucets require a grasping and twisting motion to operate in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Replace hardware in at least 1 sink.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190447

The water and drain pipes under the lavatory are not adequately insulated.

Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 606.5
Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories and sinks shall be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under lavatories and sinks.

As Built:

The pipes of at least 1 sink must be wrapped in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Wrap the pipes of at least 1 sink. Ideally, wrap the pipes for both sinks. If not, we should put a sticker to help identify the accessible basin area.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190440

The electric hand dryer projects more than 4 inches into the circulation path.

Wall-mounted objects that have leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches from the floor must not project more than 4 inches into the circulation path. Protruding objects that extend to the floor or within 27 inches of the floor are cane detectable and are therefore not hazardous. Where it is necessary or desirable to have objects protrude from the wall, a manner of cane detection must be provided.

Citation:

As Built:

The hand dryer projects 8" into the path of travel in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Relocate out of the path of travel and lower. We currently have paper towels at the right height.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190449

The toilet is not located within the range allowed from the sidewall or partition.

The centerline of the toilet must be 16 to 18 inches from the sidewall.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.2
The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 18 inches (455 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in 604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.

As Built:

The centerline is 21" in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move over towards the wall. Set centerline at 17".

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190445

The side grab bar does not extend far enough from the rear wall.

The side grab bar must extend at least 54 inches minimum beyond the rear wall and start a maximum of 12 inches from the rear wall. A 42-inch grab bar installed the maximum distance from the rear wall (12 inches) will leave the leading end 54 inches from the rear wall.

Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.5.1
The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.

As Built:

The side grab bar extends 53" from the rear wall in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move 1" further out from the rear wall.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190446

The rear grab bar is not a minimum of 36 inches in length.

Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface and the space between the grab bar and the top of the tank (any obstruction) shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.5.2
The rear wall grab bar shall be 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches (305 mm) minimum on one side and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on the other side.

As Built:

The rear grab bar is only 32" long and also not offset 2/3rds to the open side in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Replace the grab bar with a 36" long one once the stall widened and make sure to offset 2/3rds to the open side.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190443

The toilet compartment is not wide enough.

Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches wide minimum measured perpendicular to the sidewall, and 56 inches deep minimum for wall-hung water closets and 59 inches deep minimum for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.8.1.1
Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1420 mm) deep minimum for wall hung water closets and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair accessible compartments for children's use shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall.

As Built:

The toilet compartment is only 42" wide in the men's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move the stall over to make it 60" wide.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190457

Citation:

As Built:

The wall identification sign has several issues for women's restroom. Missing Braille, wrong configuration, size, and height.

Recommendation:

Replace with the proper sign at 60" to the top edge.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190455

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 606.4
Controls for faucets shall comply with 309. Hand-operated metering faucets shall remain open for 10 seconds minimum.

As Built:

The faucets require a grasping and twisting motion to operate in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Replace hardware in at least 1 sink.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190453

Citation:

As Built:

The pipes of at least 1 sink must be wrapped in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Wrap the pipes of at least 1 sink. Ideally, we should wrap both. If not, we should put a sticker to help identify the accessible basin area.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190448

Citation:

As Built:

The hand dryer projects 8" into the path of travel in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Relocate out of the path of travel and lower to under 48" to the operable feature. We currently have paper towels at the right height.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190439

The flush handle is located on the wrong side of the toilet.

Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting. Controls for the flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of toilet areas, no more than 48 inches above the floor.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.6
Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with 309. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with 604.8.2.

As Built:

The Flush handle is on the wrong side in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Replace the tank with a right-hand flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190442

The toilet is not located within the range allowed from the sidewall or partition.

The centerline of the toilet must be 16 to 18 inches from the sidewall.

Citation:

As Built:

The centerline is 21" in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move over towards the wall. Set centerline at 17".

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190451

Citation:

As Built:

The side grab bar extends 53" from the rear wall in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move 1" further out from the rear wall.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190452

Citation:

As Built:

The rear grab bar is only 32" long and also not offset 2/3rds to the open side in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Replace the grab bar with a 36" long one once the stall widened and make sure offset 2/3rds to the open side.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190450

Citation:

As Built:

The toilet compartment is only 42" wide in the women's restroom.

Recommendation:

Move the stall over to make it 60" wide - see notes.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Helen Hunt Falls Parking Area 1

BFID: 187353

The cross slope (narrow dimension) of the parking stall exceeds 2%.

The running and cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The cross slope for this space is 6.5%.

Recommendation:

Redo this space to create a 2% cross slope maximum.

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

Corrected Condition:

The cross slope was fixed - area was redone.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191245

The surfaces of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles are not firm, stable, and slip resistant.

Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant

Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.
2010 ADAS Section 502.4
Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with 302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted.

As Built:

There is a lot of run-off of debris on this lot.

Recommendation:

Add edge protection to channel the dirt/rock.

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: 187362

The cross slope (short dimension) of the access aisle exceeds 2%.

The cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The cross slope is very high at up to 8.9%.

Recommendation:

Repave space and grade so slope doesn't exceed 2%.

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

Corrected Condition:

The cross slope was fixed - area was redone.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 187363

The access aisle is not a minimum of 8 feet to the centerline of the stripe.

The accessible parking stall access aisle must be a minimum of 8 feet wide measured from centerline to centerline.

Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access aisle.

Alternatively, the stall can be 11 feet wide and the access aisle may be 5 feet wide.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.2 Exception
Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum.

As Built:

The access aisle is only 7' 9" wide. It must be 8' if the parking space is at 8'.

Recommendation:

Widen to 8" minimum.

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: 191246

The parking sign is mounted too low.

Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible." Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

Citation:

As Built:

The van sign is only 57.5" from the surface.

Recommendation:

Raise to the appropriate height.

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: 190412

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The running slope is up to 7.8 and the cross slope is up to 6.9%

Recommendation:

This will need to be right. Currently, there are plans to move this by the other accessible parking spaces.

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

Corrected Condition:

This space was moved and put adjacent to the first improvement.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190413

The cross slopes (narrow dimension) and/or running slopes (long dimension) of the access aisle exceeds 2%.

The running slope and the cross slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The running slope is up to 8.1 and the cross slope is up to 5.8%

Recommendation:

This needs to be made level to 2%. There are plans to move this next to the other accessible parking space.

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

Corrected Condition:

The access aisle was moved and made right.

Helen Hunt Parking Area 2

BFID: 191248

Citation:

As Built:

There is a run-off of debris on this lot.

Recommendation:

Add edge protection to channel the dirt/rock.

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: 191247

Citation:

As Built:

The van sign is only 59.25" from the surface.

Recommendation:

Raise to the appropriate height.

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: 191255

The running slope (long dimension) of the accessible parking stall exceeds 2%.

The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The parking stall has a running slope from the low to mid-2% range in the upper 1/3rd of the stall.

Recommendation:

Replace the upper 1/2 to 1/3rd of the parking stall.

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: 191250

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.2 Exception
Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum.

As Built:

The access aisle is only 7' 10.5" wide. It must be 8' if the parking space is at 8'.

Recommendation:

Stripe to at least 8' - the center of the line to the center of the line.

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: 191253

The running slope of the access aisle (long dimension) exceeds 2%.

The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The access aisle has a running slope from the mid-2-low 3% range in the upper 1/3rd of the aisle leading into the blended transition.

Recommendation:

Replace the access aisle starting at the saw cut up to the blended transition.

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: 191256

The running slope (long dimension) of the accessible parking stall exceeds 2%.

The running slope in an accessible parking stall and the access aisle must not exceed 2%.

Citation:

As Built:

The parking stall has a running slope from the mid-2% to low 3% range in the upper 1/3rd of the stall.

Recommendation:

Replace the upper 1/2 to 1/3rd of the parking stall.

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

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center and Area

BFID: 187365

The curb ramp surface has openings that are greater than 1/2 inch.

Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

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.

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

The curb ramp detectable warnings have a gap of 1.5"x12"x1/2" deep as they are deteriorating.

Recommendation:

Leave as is since no longer 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

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 191263

The T-shaped or circular turning space has excessive slopes.

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.

As Built:

The turn area has a slope as high as 2.6% from the upper parking area to the ramp.

Recommendation:

Replace 1 - 2 pads.

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: 190414

The accessible path of travel between the building entrance and accessible parking has cross slopes greater than 2%.

Surface cross slopes shall 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.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The route to the visitor center and the waterfalls has an area where 3 out of 5 pads has a cross slope of 2.6-3.2%.

Recommendation:

Replace all pads to 2% level or less.

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

Corrected Condition:

The pads have been replaced.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190415

The walkway contains changes in level greater than a 1/2 inch high that should be ramped.

Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch high shall be constructed as a ramp or curb ramp.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 303.4
Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped, and shall comply with 405 or 406.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The route from the visitor center to see the waterfall has a very high drop off which ranges from 3-8".

Recommendation:

Create a raised route from this area to the waterfall viewing area.

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

Corrected Condition:

New concrete pad poured adjacent to previous pad.

BFID: 191258

The accessible route on the site has running slopes greater than 5% 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).

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.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

We have 6 pads with a running slope between 8.5-11.2%, and the lower landing is 5.1 running/cross slope and the upper landing is 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Leave it as is since we have a new adjacent accessible route. It may not be feasible to make this ramp run right where it is currently constructed.

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

Corrected Condition:

New ramp constructed.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190417

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.

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

We have 6 pads with a running slope between 8.5-11.2%, and the lower landing is 5.1 running/cross slope and the upper landing is 3.2%.

Recommendation:

Leave it as is since we have a new adjacent accessible route. It may not be feasible to make this ramp run right where it is currently constructed.

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: 190418

The route is not firm, stable, or slip-resistant.

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).

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.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The accessible route from the accessible parking to the visitor center and waterfall viewing is not firm, stable, or slip-resistant. There is a lot of debris - particularly on the bottom and top landing. We have 4 pads in this stretch - the lower landing has a 3% slope in one direction and 4.2 in the other, the next pad has an 8.1% running slope and a 3.3% cross slope, the next has a 9% running and 6.7% cross slope and the upper landing was detailed in another finding as having a 5.1% slope.

Recommendation:

Either take out when new accessible adjacent route completed or mitigate soil erosion in the path of travel.

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

Corrected Condition:

New ramp constructed with adequate barrier protection.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190420

There is no accessible route to the lower seating area.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The accessible route from the upper viewing area to the lower one is not accessible. Only the seating option is not accessible.

Recommendation:

Make sure we have an accessible route to a seating option. Though exterior benches are out of the technical requirements, we need to create equal access where feasible. This is especially so where we have an attraction and nearby inaccessible options.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Corrected Condition:

N/A

BFID: 190419

Detectable warnings are missing.

Where a raised pedestrian street crossing, depressed corner, or similar connection between the pedestrian access route at the level of the sidewalk and the level of the pedestrian street crossing that has a grade of 5 percent or less is provided detectable warning the full width and 24 inches in the direction of travel must be installed.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The accessible route from the accessible parking to the visitor center and waterfall viewing to the restrooms have a street crossing without detectable warnings or a receiver ramp or blended transition present on the other side.

Recommendation:

We must put in a receiver ramp and fix this side so there is truncation at the street crossing. The angled road crossing is long and cars have higher speeds and a bit of a blind corner. This should be done even if we move the ADA porta-potty by the accessible parking.

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

Corrected Condition:

We have reconstructed the area and made two parking areas so people no longer need to cross here.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190416

The portable public restroom is not compliant.

If sanitary facilities are provided, they must be made accessible to persons with disabilities. If public restrooms are desired, It is recommended that the portable unit be replaced with a permanent built-in compliant restroom. The utilization of an accessible portable unit may be a temporary solution and is not recommended as a permanent solution.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1109.2
Each toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing rooms provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. Except as provided for in Sections 1109.2.2 and 1109.2.3, at least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible.
2010 ADAS Section 213.1
Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206.2.3 Exceptions 1 and 2 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be provided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

We do have an accessible porta potty but we do not have an accessible route to it. We have a 3" drop off from the pavement to the accessible porta potty. The approach requires travel on a firm, stable, or slip resistant surface. Depending on where cars are parked the route can be reduced to under 36" width. Also, from the accessible parking area, people would need to travel on a cross walk that is an 11.5% running slope with a 6% cross slope. Further, the distance is very far at about 200',

Recommendation:

Either pave this area and have an accessible space adjacent to it or move this AC next to the accessible parking near the visitor center.

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

Corrected Condition:

The porta potties are now on a pad with an accessible route to them.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190421

The counter is too high.

A portion of the counter surface that is 36 inches long minimum and 36 inches high maximum above the finish floor shall be provided. Knee and toe space must be provided for a forward approach. A 30 inch by 48-inch clear floor space on an accessible route must be provided for either a forward or parallel approach.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 904.4.1
A portion of the counter surface that is 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum above the finish floor shall be provided. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the 36 inch (915 mm) minimum length of counter.

As Built:

The service counter is 39.5" high.

Recommendation:

Create an area that is 36x36" high and wide.

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: 191260

The knee clearance is not compliant.

The knee clearance shall be 11 inches deep minimum at 9 inches above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches deep minimum at 27 inches above the finish floor or ground, and 30 inches wide minimum.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 306.3.3
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The knee clearance for the table is only 25" from the floor.

Recommendation:

Raise the table at least 2".

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

BFID: 191261

The accessible route contains loose gravel and/or surface materials that do not provide for a stable, firm slip resistant surface.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 302.1
Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

The accessible route from the accessible parking to the porta-potty area has gravel spilling into the walk area.

Recommendation:

Create a barrier / curbing to address this.

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

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 2

BFID: 190467

The route contains openings greater than 1/2 inch.

Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch diameter. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

Citation:

As Built:

The bridge connecting parking lots 1 & 2 has a 1.25" wide gap the width of the bridge that is 1.5" deep. There are gaps in the bridge planking the largest is 2" wide x 12" long and 1" deep.

Recommendation:

Replace bridge planks and fill in the gap at the end of the bridge.

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: 190470

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.

As Built:

The route leading to the bridge adjacent to Parking Lot 2 has very high slopes. The slope in front of the bridge leading to the parking lot is up to 11.9% slope, to the right, it is up to 21% and to the left leading to the accessible parking, it is up to 4.5%. Since this is a turning area these slopes can be both running and cross slopes.

Recommendation:

This will need to be redesigned. Only the area leading to the parking would have to be made correct.

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: 190471

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.

As Built:

The route from the bridge has 15 pads with cross slopes between 2.4-3.9%. 10 of these pads are over 3%.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time unless the Evans Bridge sign is moved to the end of this sidewalk. In which case this must be removed and made correct.

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: 190468

There is no accessible route to the information sign.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

As Built:

The new information sign by and about Evans Bridge has no accessible route to it. It is 56' from the closest sidewalk.

Recommendation:

Move sign to an accessible route or built a walkway to it.

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: 190472

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including a high gutter pan slope in both directions, high running and cross slope, high side flares, and no level landing. Finally, it leads to an accessible parking space.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The first curb ramp is not compliant and has the following problems: The curb ramp leads into the parking stall. The gutter pan is 6.4% to asphalt, and it is as high as 16.6% running slope up the gutter pan to the curb ramp, the ramp face has as high as a 6.4% cross slope and a 9.7% running slope, in attached concrete, we have a side flare up to 35% running slope on one side and 26% on the other side and there is no level landing. It has a 3.1% cross slope and a 3.7% running slope.

Recommendation:

Remove this curb ramp entirely. It isn't needed and could never be right in relation to the current accessible parking.

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: 190473

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.

As Built:

The route in between both of the curb ramps has a running slope up to 7.9% and a broken jagged area up to 1/2" vertical displacement.

Recommendation:

Replace these pads to make sure no slope greater than 5%. This will also take care of the vertical displacement.

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: 187386

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including high side flares, no level landing, vertical displacement, high running slope, pinch point on the gutter pan, and non-delineated wings.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

As Built:

The first curb ramp is not compliant. It has 1/2" vertical displacement from the gutter pan to the ramp face, there is up to an 8.8% running slope on the ramp face and pivot area and high side flares - 31.2% on one side and 26.8% on the other. Further, the wings are not delineated which causes high running slopes. The 7.9% running slope at the gutter pan causes a pinch point as the running slope up the ramp and up the butter slope must not be above 15%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp if we keep this parking space or take it out entirely if we remove this space.

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: 187384

There was construction in this lot during the evaluation, which also blocked parking spaces.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 208
Parking Spaces

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The striping in the parking lot is faded and the number of parking spaces cannot be determined.

Recommendation:

Restripe the parking lot. Consider removing the accessible parking spaces due to the slope issues at the storm drain, and install signage indicating the location of the closest available accessible parking.

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

Corrected Condition:

Lot was restriped and parking count obtained.

BFID: 187385

The accessible parking stall is not wide enough. It must be at least 8' wide.

The left space is 8'7" and the shared access aisle is 5'-2".

Citation:

As Built:

The right accessible parking space ranges from 5'6" at its most narrow and 7'9" at its widest. There is a gutter pan width of an additional 35" that is not counted as it has up to a 15.1 cross slope.

Recommendation:

Remove the right space entirely. It can be converted to a regular parking space. Ideally, this should also be repaved as the asphalt is very rough.

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: 190474

The parking space has several issues.

The parking space the minimum width for a van space given the access aisle width and other parking factors. The parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements. The parking space does not have proper identification signs.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 502.1
Car and van parking spaces shall comply with 502. Where parking spaces are marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of the markings.
2010 ADAS Section 502.1 Exception
Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle, measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access aisle.

As Built:

The left accessible parking space is missing the accessible parking sign and the van designation sign and the asphalt is very rough. If the access aisle is kept at 5' the left space needs to be 11" instead of 8'7".

Recommendation:

Either take out entirely as not needed or repave this space and the access aisle and stripe out 11' or 16' of total space with this and the access aisle being 8' each.

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: 190475

The access aisle contains abrupt edges and surface irregularities over 1/4 inches.

Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level are not permitted and shall not be sloped steeper than 2% in any direction.

Citation:

As Built:

The access is very rough. There is lots of surface discontinuity and it is nearly not slip-resistant. Further, it is starting to fade. Finally, it is fine at its current width if we keep and make the left parking stall 11' wide.

Recommendation:

Either repave and restripe or take out as this accessible parking is not needed.

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: 190476

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.

As Built:

The route from this parking area to the turn to the first picnic area has 28 pads out of 44 pads with cross slopes between 2.4-4.5%. 18 of the 28 pads have cross slopes over 3%. There is also a 3/4" gap and 4 areas of 1/2" vertical displacement in this stretch. Additionally, 1 pad is broken. but not yet a finding on that account.

Recommendation:

Fix all cross slope issues and in the process of doing that we will address the broken pad, the gap, and vertical displacements except for one area of vertical displacement which we should simply bevel the edge.

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

South Canyon Picnic Area (Picnic B)

BFID: 187379

The parking space is not compliant.

The parking space is too narrow. The floor or ground surface is too rough meaning the parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements. The parking space does not have proper identification signs.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The left-accessible parking stall is too narrow at 7'7" wide. There is a 23" wide gutter pan that could be counted towards the width but for the 1-2" wide x 1" deep gap where the asphalt matte has receded. Also, the asphalt has surface discontinuity as it is very rough. Finally, there is no parking signage. This would be the best Van access designated space.

Recommendation:

Resurface a 20'x25' area to make both parking stalls and the access aisle to remove gaps and changes in level. Add proper accessible parking signage, including the van access sign for this. Make this space 8' wide.

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

Corrected Condition:

The area was replaced with concrete to the right dimensions. Van accessible parking sign was added.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190479

The parking space is not compliant.

The parking space contains changes in level and/or gaps that exceed the maximum allowable requirements. The parking space does not have proper identification signage.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The right accessible parking stall lacks appropriate signage and the asphalt is too rough meaning we have a surface discontinuity.

Recommendation:

Add appropriate signage and resurface this area making this space at least 8' wide.

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

Corrected Condition:

The parking area was redone in concrete with appropriate signage.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 187380

The access aisle is not compliant. It is not wide enough for a van access space, it has significant surface discontinuity and a gap to reach the curb ramp.

Citation:

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

The accessible aisle has very rough asphalt with significant surface discontinuity. It is also only 5' wide which means it is not wide enough if a van space as the parking stall is less than 11' wide. Finally, there is a 2" wide gap, 1" deep from the asphalt to the gutter pan of the ramp.

Recommendation:

Resurface this area and restripe to make this an 8' access aisle. Care needs to be taken to make sure this lines up with the curb ramp.

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

Corrected Condition:

Access aisle was redone in concrete the right width.

BFID: 187381

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp including areas of surface discontinuity, high running and cross slopes along with a high edge to enter the ramp from the gutter pan.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 406
Curb Ramps

Status:

Corrected

As Built:

There are multiple issues with this curb ramp. We have an up to 1/2" area of vertical displacement from the gutter pan, the left side has an up to 9% running slope and the right side has severe spalling - the largest area is up to 36" x 30" and 2" deep. The ramp, therefore, isn't firm, stable, or slip-resistant and appears to have a cross slope on that side of 2.4%.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the curb ramp.

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

Corrected Condition:

The parallel curb ramp was redone correctly.

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 190478

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.

As Built:

The turn area from this table area to the accessible parking has 29 pads out of 36 pads with cross slopes between 2.3-4.5%. 9 of which are 3% or greater. There is also an area 1/2" vertical displacement and two gaps - the largest is 1".

Recommendation:

Replace all 31 pads over 2.3% cross slope. This will rectify the gaps and the area of vertical displacement.

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: 190477

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.

As Built:

The turn to go to the accessible picnic table pad has a cross slope of 4.8%.

Recommendation:

Fix the turn area to at or under 3%.

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: 187382

There are no accessible tables.

At least 5% of each type in each functional area of dining surfaces must be accessible and must be dispersed throughout the space or facility containing dining surfaces. An accessible table must be on an accessible route (36 inches minimum) and have knee and toe spaces at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 17 inches deep. The tops of tables and counters shall be 28 inches to 34 inches from the floor or ground.

Citation:

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:

None of the 12 picnic tables are accessible due to the loose gravel. The one place we could easily achieve an accessible table has no table at all.

Recommendation:

Put an accessible table on the pad for it. Install sidewalk to 2-3 other tables. None of the other picnic areas nearby have accessible picnic tables. Here we have accessible parking and facilities. We should maximize our count here to address the number of deficiencies elsewhere.

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

Picnic B - Men's Restroom

BFID: 187378

The top rim of the lavatory is too high.

All lavatories that are designated to be accessible shall be a minimum of 17 inches in horizontal depth and mounted with the rim or counter edge no higher than 34 inches above the finished floor.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 606.3
Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The lavatory rim is at 34-1/4".

Recommendation:

Lower the lavatory by 1/4".

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 187376

Citation:

As Built:

The flush is centered on the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move the flush to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 187377

The rear grab bar does not extend adequately past the toilet on the wide side.

The rear grab bar must be a minimum of 36 inches long and extend from the centerline of the toilet 12 inches minimum on the wall side and 24 inches minimum on the wide side.

Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface and the space between the grab bar and the top of the tank shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum.

Citation:

As Built:

The grab bar is 2" too close to the corner.

Recommendation:

Move the grab bar 2" away from the corner.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Image of noncompliant rear wall grab bar

BFID: 190480

The toilet paper is not installed within the compliant range in front of the toilet.

Toilet paper dispensers shall be 7 inches minimum and 9 inches maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. There shall be a clearance of 1 1/2 inches minimum below the grab bar.

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 604.7
Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with 309.4 and shall be 7 inches (180 mm) minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow.

As Built:

The toilet paper is further than 9" from the front edge of the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move dispenser so the midpoint of the toilet paper dispenser is 8" from the front of the toilet.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Picnic B - Women's Restroom

BFID: 187375

Citation:

2010 ADAS Section 606.3
Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

As Built:

The lavatory rim is at 34-1/4".

Recommendation:

Lower the lavatory by 1/4".

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 187373

The flush handle is located on the wrong side of the toilet.

Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting. Controls for the flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of toilet areas, no more than 48 inches above the floor.

Citation:

As Built:

The flush is centered on the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move the flush to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 187374

Citation:

As Built:

The grab bar is 2" too close to the corner.

Recommendation:

Move the grab bar 2" away from the corner.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190481

Citation:

As Built:

The toilet paper is further than 9" from the front edge of the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move the toilet towards the toilet so that the midpoint is 8" from the front edge.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Mesa Picnic Area (Picnic A)

BFID: 187371

There is no accessible route to the picnic area. The road and parking lot are both gravel and dirt. This picnic area is only available by reservation.

At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

Citation:

As Built:

The picnic area is not accessible by pedestrians.

Recommendation:

Pave an accessible parking space, access aisle, and accessible route to the pavilion.

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: 187372

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.

As Built:

None of the pavilions have access. One set is level on one side and the closest requires 2 steps.

Recommendation:

Either create an accessible route to the furthest pavilion or create a route to the closest one and Install a sloped entry to one of the pavilions.

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

Picnic A - Women's Restroom

BFID: 187370

Citation:

As Built:

The flush control is centered on the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move the flush to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190483

Citation:

As Built:

The toilet paper is further than 9" from the front edge of the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move dispenser so the midpoint of the toilet paper dispenser is 8" from the front of the toilet.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Picnic A - Men's Restroom

BFID: 187369

Citation:

As Built:

The flush control is centered on the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move the flush to the open side of the toilet or install an automatic flush.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

BFID: 190482

Citation:

As Built:

The toilet paper is further than 9" from the front edge of the toilet.

Recommendation:

Move dispenser so the midpoint of the toilet paper dispenser is 8" from the front of the toilet.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Picnic Area C

BFID: 187418

There are no accessible parking stalls.

Normally each lot where parking is provided for the public as clients, guests or employees, shall provide accessible parking and shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance.

Citation:

2015 IBC Section 1106.1
Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 1106.1, except as required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility.
2010 ADAS Section 208.2
Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with Table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

The parking lot is loose dirt and gravel.

Recommendation:

Do nothing here for now given what it is and where it is.

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: 187419

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are 5 picnic tables with limited accessibility due to the gravel and dirt path.

Recommendation:

The city has a responsibility to make programs accessible as a whole. We need to ensure that at least 5% of picnic tables are accessible and then advertise their location. We should post a sign here indicating the location of accessible tables.

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

Bruin Inn Picnic Area (Picnic D)

BFID: 187401

There are no accessible parking stalls. Normally we would need to provide them. However, this is permissible as is for now.

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are no designated accessible parking spaces in this parking area which is dirt and gravel.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is. We do need accessible picnic facilities within Cheyenne Canyon. However, each picnic location does not need them.

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

Image of parking without marked accessible spaces

Additional Finding Photos

BFID: 187402

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are 5 picnic tables with limited accessibility due to the gravel and dirt path.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this location for now. The city has a responsibility to make programs accessible as a whole. Continue to monitor and verify that the city has at least 5% of total picnic tables in North Cheyenne Canyon on accessible routes. Post location of accessible picnic facilities within the park.

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: 190484

There is no accessible route to the trash enclosure.

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

None of the 3 trashcans are accessible.

Recommendation:

Do nothing for now since no accessible parking or other amenities.

Barrier Priority:

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 3

BFID: 187404

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

Parking lot 3 is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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: 187403

Citation:

As Built:

The picnic area is not accessible. This location has 2 sections for a total of 14 tables.

Recommendation:

The city has a responsibility to make the programs accessible as a whole. We need to ensure that at least 5% of tables in Cheyenne Canyon are accessible. We need to place a sign indicating the location of accessible tables.

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

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 4

BFID: 187406

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

Parking lot 4 is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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: 187405

Citation:

As Built:

The picnic area is not accessible. We have 6 tables here.

Recommendation:

The city has a responsibility to make the programs accessible as a whole. Continue to monitor and verify that at least 5% of the tables at Cheyenne Canyon are accessible. We need to post the location of the accessible tables.

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

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 5

BFID: 187408

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

Parking lot 5 is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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: 187407

Citation:

As Built:

The picnic area is not accessible. We have 4 tables at this location.

Recommendation:

The city has a responsibility to make the programs accessible as a whole. Continue to monitor and verify that at least 5% of the tables are accessible in North Cheyenne Canyon. We need to post a sign at this location to indicate where accessible picnic options are.

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

Mid-Columbine Trailhead #2 Parking Area

BFID: 187412

There are no accessible parking stalls which is OK since there are no accessible features at this trailhead.

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are no designated accessible parking spaces, but the lot is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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

Mt. Cultler at Mt. Muscoco Trailheads #4

BFID: 187414

There are no accessible parking stalls here which is OK since there are no accessible features at this trailhead.

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are no designated accessible parking spaces, but the lot is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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

Image of parking without accessible spaces

Lower Captain Jacks Trailhead #6

BFID: 187417

There are no accessible parking stalls here which is OK since there are no accessible features at this trailhead.

Citation:

Status:

Compliant

As Built:

There are no designated accessible parking spaces, but the lot is gravel and dirt.

Recommendation:

Do nothing at this time given what it is and where it is.

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

High Drive - Lower Gold Camp Road

BFID: 190964

Citation:

As Built:

The sign for the far right accessible parking stall measures 59.5" from the ground.

Recommendation:

Raise the sign.

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: 190965

Citation:

As Built:

The sign for the far right van accessible stall (2nd space from the right) measures 54.5" from the ground.

Recommendation:

Raise the sign.

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: 190966

Citation:

As Built:

The sign for the far left van accessible parking stall measures 53.5" from the ground.

Recommendation:

Raise the sign.

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: 190967

The surface of the pedestrian access route has openings greater than 1/2 inch.

Horizontal openings in gratings and joints shall not permit passage of a sphere more than 13 mm (0.5 in) in diameter.

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.

As Built:

The gap between the far left accessible parking stall and the gutter pan exceeds 1/2" wide and is more than 1/4" deep.

Recommendation:

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

Site Accessibility Evaluation

Table of Contents

Findings

Parking "Pull Off" Lot 1 - Starsmore Discovery Center Main Parking Lot

BFID: 187388

BFID: 187390

BFID: 187391

BFID: 190458

BFID: 190459

BFID: 187392

BFID: 187393

BFID: 190460

BFID: 190461

BFID: 190462

BFID: 190463

BFID: 187394

BFID: 187395

BFID: 190464

Bus Drop and Route

BFID: 190430

BFID: 190431

BFID: 190433

BFID: 190434

BFID: 190432

Starsmore Discovery Center Close ADA Parking

BFID: 187354

BFID: 187355

BFID: 190423

BFID: 190422

Starsmore Discovery Center Area

BFID: 187356

BFID: 187357

BFID: 190424

BFID: 190426

BFID: 190425

BFID: 190427

BFID: 190428

BFID: 190429

BFID: 190436

Starsmore Discovery Center

BFID: 187358

BFID: 187359

BFID: 190437

BFID: 187360

BFID: 190456

BFID: 190454

BFID: 190447

BFID: 190440

BFID: 190449

BFID: 190445

BFID: 190446

BFID: 190443

BFID: 190457

BFID: 190455

BFID: 190453

BFID: 190448

BFID: 190439

BFID: 190442

BFID: 190451

BFID: 190452

BFID: 190450

Helen Hunt Falls Parking Area 1

BFID: 187353

BFID: 191245

BFID: 187362

BFID: 187363

BFID: 191246

BFID: 190412

BFID: 190413

Helen Hunt Parking Area 2

BFID: 191248

BFID: 191247

BFID: 191255

BFID: 191250

BFID: 191253

BFID: 191256

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center and Area

BFID: 187365

BFID: 191263

BFID: 190414