Heartwood (formerly Rhizome) Community Cafe Audited June 29 2011

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2	Name and address of audited space				Conducted for whom and on what date?
3	Heartwood (formerly Rhizome) Community Cafe 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, (604)872-3166				Rhizome, June 2011
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5	Accessibility Ratings:	FULL	SEMI	NON
6	Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility Limited Accessibility Rating	FULL	SEMI		main space full, bathroom semi
7	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Rating		SEMI
8	Blind and Vision Limited Accessibility Rating		SEMI
9	Scent Reduction/ Scent Free Accessibility Rating			NON
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11	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
12	Non-glare finish?				some are laminated
13	Letters & background high contrast?				mixed colours
14	Braile?
15	Tactile?
16	Good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
17	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
18	Room signage on latch side of door (nearest handle when door is closed)?
19	Plan of building at entrances?
20	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
21	Well-lit at night?
22	Are warning signs used if strobe lighting, smoke or explosive sounds are used in the venue?
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24	LIGHTING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
25	Is lighting even throughout the venue?				but can be brought up/down on request
26	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
27	Are any hazards well-lit?
28	fluorescent or incandescent lighting? Describe				mix of both
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30	VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKING	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
31	Access parking within 200 feet of the building?				street parking only, mix of pay/free
32	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
33	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
34	Are the spaces on level ground?
35	Is there a slip resistant surface?
36	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
37	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
38	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
39	Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters? Where?				anywhere
40	Are there requirements to park inside? (eg pre arrange, speak with staff)				staff can help move things if needed
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42	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
43	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes)?
44	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
45	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
46	Grate slots not parallel to traffic flow?
47	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
48	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
49	5’ level landing at top & bottom of ramps & at directional changes?
50	Temporary ramps meet standard ramp requirements & securely anchored?
51	Drop-off near accessible entrance?
52	Bus stop near accessible entrance? How near?				10 feet to #'s 9, 8; 1 block to #;s 99, 03, 19
53	Bus accessible?
54	Walkways well-lit at night?
55	Slip-resistant surface?
56	bike lockups?				100 feet away
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58	DOORS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
59	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?
60	Directions to the accessible entrances & descriptions of what that allows access to?
61	Minimum door clearance of at least 32”?				main door = 38"
62	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
63	Are doors automatic?
64	Do automatic doors work?				under construction
65	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
66	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?				38" wide pathway into main space
67	Wing handles, not knobs?
68	3 second closing delay?
69	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?				full window
70	Locks no higher than 5’?
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72	ELEVATORS/LIFTS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
73	Lifts differ from elevators because they are smaller & have no room for manoeuvrability
74	Do you have a lift?
75	Do you have an elevator?
76	Elevator size at least 5’ X 5’?
77	Threshold no greater than ½”?
78	Doors open 36” wide?
79	Elevator & call buttons at a reasonable height (35” - 54” above floor)?
80	No obstructions in front of call buttons or elevator buttons?
81	Elevator & call buttons tactile?
82	Elevator & call buttons brailed?
83	Braille to left of call buttons?
84	Tactile floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
85	Braille floor identification numbers at each elevator door (height of 54”)?
86	Audible signals when elevator call is answered?
87	Audible signals for direction?
88	Handrails on three sides?
89	Handrails mounted 36” above floor?
90	Does it require a key?
91	Closing delay (3 seconds or more)?
92	Electronic re-opening activators?
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94	STAIRS & STEPS	Y	N	N/A	COMMENTS
95	How many?
96	Is there a ramp nearby?
97	Do the stairs have a non-slip surface?
98	Tactile warning strips on stair edges?
99	Good lighting?
100	Continuous handrails? Height?