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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.
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EDITED COPY FOR DAY-OF-AUDIT, SEE https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcPtCucPvIBQsAc6YVD35HwHdwCxPjf11sDyW7ZM4k/edit?usp=sharing
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Name and address of audited space: Date Audited:
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OVERALL ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS:
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ACCESS CATEGORY:HIGHSEMINONN/A COMMENTS
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Blind and Low Vision
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Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Other Audio Barriers
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EMS (Electro Magnetic Sensitivity)
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Scent Reduction/ Scent Free
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Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility Limited
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_________Bathroom Access
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Other Access Categories (e.g. allergens, child access, financial, etc)
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GENERAL RENTAL / SPACE INFOYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Primary function of the space
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Hours of operation:
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Size of space, in square footage
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Maximum capacity for events
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Rental fees (give full week range)
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What does rental include?
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Specific requirements for rental
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SIGNAGE & WAYFINDINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Signage is in a clearly visible location?
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Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?
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Non-glare finish so it's easier to read?
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Letters & background high contrast for easier reading?
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Braile?
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Tactile?
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At a good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
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Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
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Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
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Well-lit at night?
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LIGHTINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Is lighting even throughout the venue?
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Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
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Are any hazards well-lit?
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What kind of lighting: fluorescent, incandescent, halogen etc? Describe
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Can fluorescent lighting be turned off and other lighting used instead?
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Strobe lights restricted, banned or simply not available in the space?
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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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VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Accessible or other parking within 200 feet of the building?
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Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
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Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
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Are the spaces on level ground?
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Is there a slip resistant surface?
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Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
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Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
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Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
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Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters/ walkers, etc? Where?
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EXTERIOR ACCESSYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes) to prevent tripping etc?
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Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
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Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
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Grate slots go against traffic flow so wheelchair wheels don't get stuck?
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Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
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Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
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Drop-off near accessible entrance?
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Walkways well-lit at night?
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Slip-resistant surface?
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GETTING THERE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ETC.YMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Transit near accessible entrance? How near?
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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?
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Transit accessible?
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Bus? Train? Other?
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Route #s and other information
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Bike lockups? Where?
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Are transit tokens available?
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DOORS: main and internal, excluding washroomYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?
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Is there signage to the accessible entrance?
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Entrance well lit at night?
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Path to the accessible entrance clear of obstacles, roots, big cracks, etc?
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Door is at least 33 3/4" wide? (BC Building Code Standard, 2013)
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Does door open inwards or outwards?
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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?
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Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?
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Are doors automatic?
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Do automatic doors work?
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Can users open doors themselves? Wait for assistance? Describe.
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Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
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Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?
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Wing handles, not knobs (there are many people who cannot grasp a doorknob)?
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3 second closing delay to allow entry without being hit by the door?
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Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
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Locks no higher than 5’?
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Is there a doorbell at 48" high or less?
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If so, is there a visible and/or tactile indicator? Describe.
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