Rio Theatre Audited July 17, 2011

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2	RIO Theatre				Originally audited for the Out On Screen Film Fest, July 2011
3	RIO Theatre 1660 E. Broadway, Vancouver				June 17, 2011 for Out On Screen's Queer Film Festival
4	Link to the overview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zPla4Y7e9I1HR0vNJY5iXPHo6PAQJ5jwyhF0pdjCHl8/edit?hl=en_US
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6	Accessibility Ratings:	FULL	SEMI	NON
7	Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility Limited Accessibility Rating				main space semi, washrooms semi
8	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Rating				there are no specific accommodations for HoH or Deaf patrons
9	Blind and Vision Limited Accessibility Rating				there are no specific accommodations for HoH or Deaf patrons
10	Scent Reduction/ Scent Free Accessibility Rating				there is no scent reduction policy in place and the Rio uses industrial cleaners
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12	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
13	Signage in a clearly visible location?
14	Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?
15	Non-glare finish?
16	Letters & background high contrast?
17	Braile?
18	Tactile?
19	Good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
20	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
21	Room signage on latch side of door (nearest handle when door is closed)?
22	Plan of building at entrances?
23	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
24	Well-lit at night?
25	Are warning signs used if strobe lighting, smoke or explosive sounds are used in the venue?
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27	LIGHTING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
28	Is lighting even throughout the venue?
29	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
30	Are any hazards well-lit?
31	fluorescent or incandescent lighting? Describe				incandescent
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33	VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
34	Access parking within 200 feet of the building?
35	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
36	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?				Free street parking out front
37	Are the spaces on level ground?				no stops 3-6 pm, monday to friday
38	Is there a slip resistant surface?				1 hour 930am to 3pm m-f
39	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
40	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
41	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
42	Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters? Where?
43	Are there requirements to park inside? (eg pre arrange, speak with staff)
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45	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
46	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes)?
47	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
48	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
49	Grate slots not parallel to traffic flow?
50	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
51	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
52	5’ level landing at top & bottom of ramps & at directional changes?
53	Temporary ramps meet standard ramp requirements & securely anchored?
54	Drop-off near accessible entrance?
55	Bus stop near accessible entrance? How near?
56	Bus accessible?				routes 9, 20, 99, skytrain (Broadway & Commercial Stations)
57	Walkways well-lit at night?
58	Slip-resistant surface?
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60	DOORS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
61	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?				slight grade coming in
62	Directions to the accessible entrances & descriptions of what that allows access to?
63	Minimum door clearance of at least 32”?				32" x 2
64	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
65	Are doors automatic?
66	Do automatic doors work?
67	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
68	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?
69	Wing handles, not knobs?
70	3 second closing delay?
71	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
72	Locks no higher than 5’?
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75	ELEVATORS/LIFTS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
76	Lifts differ from elevators because they are smaller & have no room for manoeuvrability
77	Do you have a lift?		N
78	Do you have an elevator?		N
79	Elevator size at least 5’ X 5’?			N/A
80	Threshold no greater than ½”?			N/A
81	Doors open 36” wide?			N/A
82		Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
83	Elevator & call buttons at a reasonable height (35” - 54” above floor)?			N/A
84	No obstructions in front of call buttons or elevator buttons?			N/A
85	Elevator & call buttons tactile?			N/A
86	Elevator & call buttons brailed?			N/A
87	Braille to left of call buttons?			N/A
88	Tactile floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?			N/A
89	Braille floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?			N/A
90	Audible signals when elevator call is answered?			N/A
91	Audible signals for direction?			N/A
92	Handrails on three sides?			N/A
93	Handrails mounted 36” above floor?			N/A
94	Does it require a key?			N/A
95	Closing delay (3 seconds or more)?			N/A
96	Electronic re-opening activators?			N/A
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98	STAIRS & STEPS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
99	How many?				up to balcony: 22 steps in 3 sections, railed
100	Is there a ramp nearby?