Maritime Labour Centre Audit_August 2011

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2	Name and address of audited space: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver				Conducted August 6, 2011 by the Radical Access Mapping Project Vancouver
3	for more info: http://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/radical-access-mapping-project-vancouver/
4	Accessibilities Ratings	FULL	SEMI	NON
5	Wheelchair/ Scooter User/Mobility Limited Accessibility Rating:
6	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Rating:
7	Blind and Vision Limited Accessibility Rating
8	Scent Reduction/ Scent Free Accessibility Rating
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10	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
11	Signage in a clearly visible location?
12	Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?				mix
13	Non-glare finish?
14	Letters & background high contrast?
15	Braile?
16	Tactile?
17	Good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
18	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
19	Room signage on latch side of door (nearest handle when door is closed)?
20	Plan of building at entrances?
21	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
22	Well-lit at night?
23	Warning signs used if strobe light/ smoke/ explosive sounds are used?
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25	LIGHTING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
26	Is lighting even throughout the venue?				depends on event
27	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
28	Are any hazards well-lit?
29	fluorescent or incandescent lighting? Describe				mix
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31	VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
32	Access parking within 200 feet of the building?
33	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
34	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
35	Are the spaces on level ground?				street parking and parking lot in back, free
36	Is there a slip resistant surface?				drop off at main door
37	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
38	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
39	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
40	Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters? Where?
41	Are there requirements to park inside? (eg pre arrange, speak with staff)
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43	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
44	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes)?				several large roots, cracks, & bumps on way to front entrance
45	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
46	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
47	Grate slots not parallel to traffic flow?
48	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
49	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
50	Drop-off near accessible entrance?
51	Walkways well-lit at night?
52	Slip-resistant surface?
53	Bike lockups?
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56	PUBLIC TRANSIT	COMMENTS	COMMENTS	COMMENTS	COMMENTS
57	Transit near accessible entrance? How near?
58	Transit accessible?
59	Bus? Train? Other?				bus
60	Route #s and other information				routes #4, 7, 10, 14, 135
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62	DOORS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
63	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?
64	Directions to access entrances/ descriptions of what that allows access to?
65	Minimum door clearance of at least 32”?
66	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
67	Are doors automatic?
68	Do automatic doors work?
69	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
70	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?				mix, most flat, some not stationary, possible tripping hazzard
71	Wing handles, not knobs?
72	3 second closing delay?
73	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
74	Locks no higher than 5’?
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76	ELEVATORS/LIFTS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
77	Lifts differ from elevators because they are smaller & have no room for manoeuvrability
78	Do you have a lift?
79	Do you have an elevator?
80	Elevator size at least 5’ X 5’?
81	Threshold no greater than ½”?
82	Doors open 36” wide?
83	Elevator & call buttons at a reasonable height (35” - 54” above floor)?
84	No obstructions in front of call buttons or elevator buttons?
85	Elevator & call buttons tactile?
86	Elevator & call buttons brailed?
87	Braille to left of call buttons?
88	Tactile floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
89	Braille floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
90	Audible signals when elevator call is answered?
91	Audible signals for direction?
92	Handrails on three sides?				2 sides
93	Handrails mounted 36” above floor?
94	Does it require a key?
95	Closing delay (3 seconds or more)?
96	Electronic re-opening activators?
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98	ESCALATORS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
99	Does your venue offer an escalator?
100	How wide between rails?