Stoweflake Conference Center Accessibility Features
- Accessible Approach Entrance
- Route of travel that does not require use of stairs.
- Stable , firm and slip resistant
- At least 36 inches wide
- All objects protruding into circulation paths can be detected by a person with a visual disability using a cane
- Slope of ramps no greater than 1:12
- All ramps have railings on both sides
- Railings sturdy and between 34 and 38 inches high
- Width between railings or curbs at least 36 inches
- Ramps are non-slip
- There is a five foot level landing at every 30 foot horizontal length of ramp, at the top and bottom of ramps and at switchbacks.
- Parking and Drop Off Areas
- Adequate number of accessible parking spaces available ( 8 feet wide for car plus 5 foot access aisle)
- 8 foot wide spaces with minimum 8 foot wide access isles and 98 inches of vertical clearance are available for lift equipped vans.
- Access Isles are part of the accessible route to the accessible entrance
- Accessible spaces closest to accessible entrance
- Accessible spaces marked with the international Symbol of Accessibility
- Enforceable procedure in place to ensure that accessible parking is used by those who need it
- Entrance
- Alternate accessible entrance available
- All inaccessible entrances have signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance
- Alternate Entrance can be used independently
- Entrance door has at least 32 inches of clear opening
- At least 18 inches of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handle
- Threshold edge ¼ inch high or less
- Carpeting or mats a maximum of ½ inch high
- Edges securely installed to minimize tripping hazards
- Door Handle no higher than 48 inches and operable with a closed fist
- Doors can be opened without too much force ( exterior doors reserved, maximum 5lbs for interior doors)
- Doors that have closer take at least 3 seconds to close
- Rooms and Spaces
- All aisles and pathways to materials and services are at least 36 inches wide
- Minimum of 5 foot circle or T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Low pile, tightly woven carpet securely attached along edges
- Emergency Egress
- All emergency systems have both flashing lights and audible signals
- Signage for Goods and Services
- Signs and room numbers designating permanent rooms and spaces where good and services are provided comply with all requirements for such signage
- Directional and Informational Signage
- When mounted above 80 inches all signage has letters at least 3 inches high, with high contrast and non-glare finish
- Directional and informational signs comply with all legibility requirements
- Seats, Tables and Counters
- Isles between fixed seating are at least 36 inches wide
- Designated spaces for wheel chair seating
- All tops of tables and counters between 28 and 34 inches high
- Knee spaces at accessible tables are at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep
- All cashier counters have section that is no more than 36 inches high
- Vertical Circulation
- Ramps, lifts or elevators to all public levels
- Stairs
- All treads have non slip surfaces
- Continuous rails on both sides
- Elevators
- Call buttons in the hallway no higher than 42 inches
- Controls inside cab have raised and braille lettering
- Signs on both door jambs at every floor in raised and braille letters
- Lifts
- At least 30 by 48 inches of clear space for a person in a wheelchair to approach to reach controls and use lift
- Controls are between 15 to 48 inches high ( up to 54 inches if side approach is possible)
- Usability of Rest Rooms
- At least one bathroom for each sex, or unisex that are fully accessible
- Signs in inaccessible bathrooms that provide directions to those that are accessible
- Tactile sign that identify restrooms
- Doorways at least 32 inches clear
- All doors equipped with accessible handles (operable with closes fist)
- Doors can be opened easily (5lb maximum force)
- Entry configuration provide adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair
- 36 inch wide path to all fixtures
- Stalls
- All doors operable with closed fist
- Wheelchair-accessible stall that has an area of at least 5 feet by 5 feet, clear of the door swing
- Grab Bars behind and on the side wall nearest to the toilet
- Toilet 17 to 19 inches high
- Lavatories
- Lavatory have 30 inch wide by 48 inch deep clear space in front
- At least 29 inches from the floor to the bottom of the lavatory apron
- Telephones
- Clear floor space of at least 30 by 48 inches for all pay or public use phones are provided
- Phones have push button controls