YouthCO Audit June 1 2011_online colour version

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1	This accessibility audit is regularly updated. If there's anything you'd like to see included, please contact me.				If you use this audit in any way, please ensure this contact information is attached. Thanks :) rampvancouver@gmail.com

2	Name and address of audited space				Conducted by, for whom and on what date?
3	YouthCO 568 Seymour St, Unceded Coast Salish Territory				By ramp, for YouthCO and the All-Genders Wellness Centre June 1, 2011
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5	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
6	Signage in a clearly visible location?
7	Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?				varies
8	Non-glare finish?
9	Letters & background high contrast?
10	Braile?
11	Tactile?
12	Good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
13	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
14	Room signage on latch side of door (nearest handle when door is closed)?
15	Plan of building at entrances?
16	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
17	Well-lit at night?
18	Are warning signs used if strobe lighting, smoke or explosive sounds are used in the venue?			X
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20	LIGHTING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
21	Is lighting even throughout the venue?				mostly
22	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
23	Are any hazards well-lit?
24	fluorescent or incandescent lighting? Describe				a mix
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26	PARKING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
27	Access parking within 200 feet of the building?				pay parking
28	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
29	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
30	Are the spaces on level ground?
31	Is there a slip resistant surface?
32	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
33	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
34	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
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36	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
37	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes)?
38	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
39	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
40	Grate slots not parallel to traffic flow?
41	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
42	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
43	5’ level landing at top & bottom of ramps & at directional changes?
44	Temporary ramps meet standard ramp requirements & securely anchored?
45	Drop-off near accessible entrance?
46	Walkways well-lit at night?
47	Slip-resistant surface?
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49	TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
50	On accessible bus route/s? Which one/s?				4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 50
51	How far from location?				varies, some within 50'. See map http://www.translink.ca/~/media/documents/schedules_and_maps/transit_system_maps/april2011/citycentre_apr2011.ashx
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53	DOORS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
54	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?
55	Directions to the accessible entrances & descriptions of what that allows access to?
56	Minimum door clearance of at least 32”?				Standard 34"
57	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
58	Are doors automatic?
59	Do automatic doors work?
60	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
61	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?
62	Wing handles, not knobs?				varies
63	3 second closing delay?
64	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
65	Locks no higher than 5’?
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68	ELEVATORS/LIFTS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
69	Lifts differ from elevators because they are smaller & have no room for manoeuvrability
70	Do you have a lift?
71	Do you have an elevator?
72	Elevator size at least 5’ X 5’?				4'w x 5'd
73	Threshold no greater than ½”?				sometimes elevator doesn't come flush. If the difference is too great, go to another floor and try again
74	Doors open 36” wide?				37"
75		Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
76	Elevator & call buttons at a reasonable height (35” - 54” above floor)?				48"
77	No obstructions in front of call buttons or elevator buttons?
78	Elevator & call buttons tactile?
79	Elevator & call buttons brailed?
80	Braille to left of call buttons?
81	Tactile floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
82	Braille floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
83	Audible signals when elevator call is answered?
84	Audible signals for direction?
85	Handrails on three sides?				2
86	Handrails mounted 36” above floor?
87	Does it require a key?				needs to be opened by staff 1st thing in the day
88	Closing delay (3 seconds or more)?
89	Electronic re-opening activators?
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91	STAIRS & STEPS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
92	How many?				29
93	Is there a ramp nearby?
94	Do the stairs have a non-slip surface?
95	Tactile warning strips on stair edges?
96	Good lighting?
97	Continuous handrails? height?				37"
98	Contrast lines on steps (top/bottom yellow, rest white)?
99	Closed risers?
100	Maximum step height 7” & uniform?