TEMPLATE: BW Access Audit_Most Recent

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1	PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS ALWAYS A WORK IN PROGRESS. IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE INCLUDED, EMAIL rampvancouver@gmail.com AND WE'LL SEE ABOUT GETTING IT ONTO THE TEMPLATE.

2	[If you have questions about a certain line, highlight, shade and/or outline it with dots, and i'll respond]
3	EDITED COPY FOR DAY-OF-AUDIT, SEE https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcPtCucPvIBQsAc6YVD35HwHdwCxPjf11sDyW7ZM4k/edit?usp=sharing
4	Name and address of audited space:					Date Audited:
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7	OVERALL ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS:
8	ACCESS CATEGORY:	HIGH	SEMI	NON	N/A	COMMENTS
9	Blind and Low Vision
10	Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Other Audio Barriers
11	EMS (Electro Magnetic Sensitivity)
12	Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Scent Reduction/ Scent Free
13	Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility Limited
14	_________Bathroom Access
15	Other Access Categories (e.g. allergens, child access, financial, etc)
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17	for more info: http://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/radical-access-mapping-project-vancouver/
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19	GENERAL RENTAL / SPACE INFO	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
20	Primary function of the space
21	Hours of operation:
22	Size of space, in square footage
23	Maximum capacity for events
24	Rental fees (give full week range)
25	What does rental include?
26	Specific requirements for rental
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28	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
29	Signage is in a clearly visible location?
30	Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?
31	Non-glare finish so it's easier to read?
32	Letters & background high contrast for easier reading?
33	Braile?
34	Tactile?
35	At a good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
36	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
37	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
38	Well-lit at night?
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40	LIGHTING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
41	Is lighting even throughout the venue?
42	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
43	Are any hazards well-lit?
44	What kind of lighting: fluorescent, incandescent, halogen etc? Describe
45	Can fluorescent lighting be turned off and other lighting used instead?
46	Strobe lights restricted, banned or simply not available in the space?
47	Are warning signs used if strobe light/ smoke/ explosive sounds are used (as any one of these can pose danger to some?
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49	VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
50	Accessible or other parking within 200 feet of the building?
51	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
52	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
53	Are the spaces on level ground?
54	Is there a slip resistant surface?
55	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
56	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
57	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
58	Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters/ walkers, etc? Where?
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60	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
61	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes) to prevent tripping etc?
62	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
63	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
64	Grate slots go against traffic flow so wheelchair wheels don't get stuck?
65	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
66	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
67	Drop-off near accessible entrance?
68	Walkways well-lit at night?
69	Slip-resistant surface?
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71	GETTING THERE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ETC.	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
72	Transit near accessible entrance? How near?
73	Are there curb cuts leading from transit to the venue to ensure those using wheelchairs & others unable to climp a step can access the space?
74	Transit accessible?
75	Bus? Train? Other?
76	Route #s and other information
77	Bike lockups? Where?
78	Are transit tokens available?
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80	DOORS: main and internal, excluding washroom	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
81	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?
82	Is there signage to the accessible entrance?
83	Entrance well lit at night?
84	Path to the accessible entrance clear of obstacles, roots, big cracks, etc?
85	Door is at least 33 3/4" wide? (BC Building Code Standard, 2013)
86	Does door open inwards or outwards?
87	Door swing clearance (from door edge to ramp edge) at least 32” to allow enough space when using a wheelchair or other mobility device, or for larger people?
88	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
89	Are doors automatic?
90	Do automatic doors work?
91	Can users open doors themselves? Wait for assistance? Describe.
92	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
93	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?
94	Wing handles, not knobs (there are many people who cannot grasp a doorknob)?
95	3 second closing delay to allow entry without being hit by the door?
96	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
97	Locks no higher than 5’?
98	Is there a doorbell at 48" high or less?
99	If so, is there a visible and/or tactile indicator? Describe.
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