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QUESTIONS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Checklist for Existing Facilities version 2.1 © revised August 1995, Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. For technical assistance, call 1-800-949-4ADA (voice/TDD). 9 Rooms and Spaces (ADAAG 4.2, 4.4, 4.5) Are all aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36 inches wide? Is there a 5-foot circle or T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely? Is carpeting low-pile, tightly woven, and securely attached along edges? In circulation paths through public areas, are all obstacles cane-detectable (located within 27 inches of the floor or higher than 80 inches, or protruding less than 4 inches from the wall)? Emergency Egress (ADAAG 4.28) If emergency systems are provided, do they have both flashing lights and audible signals? Signage for Goods and Services (ADAAG 4.30) Different requirements apply to different types of signs. If provided, do signs and room numbers des- ignating permanent rooms and spaces where goods and services are provided comply with the appropriate requirements for such signage? • Signs mounted with centerline 60 inches from floor. •M ounted on wall adjacent to latch side of door, or as close as possible. • Raised characters, sized between 5/8 and 2 inches high, with high contrast (for room numbers, rest rooms, exits). • Brailled text of the same information. • If pictogram is used, it must be accompanied by raised characters and braille. Rearrange furnishings and fixtures to clear aisles. Rearrange furnishings to clear more room. Secure edges on all sides. Replace carpeting. Remove obstacles. Install furnishings, planters, or other cane-detectable barriers underneath. Install visible and audible alarms. Provide portable devices. Provide signs that have raised letters, Grade II Braille, and that meet all other require- ments for permanent room or space signage. (See ADAAG 4.1.3(16) and 4.30.) Yes No width width height/ protrusion height Y N character height

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