General Guidelines
- Are there ramps, lifts, or elevators to all levels?
- On each level, if there are stairs between the entrance and/or elevator and essential public areas, is there an accessible alternate route?
- For levels not serviced by an elevator, ramp, or lift:
- Do treads have a non-slip surface?
- Do stairs have continuous rails on both sides, with extensions beyond the top and bottom stairs?
Elevator Guidelines
- Are there both visible and verbal or audible door opening/closing and floor indicators (one tone = up, two tones = down)?
- Are the call buttons in the hallway no higher than 42"?
- Do the controls inside the cab have raised and Braille lettering?
- Is there a sign on both doorjambs at each floor identifying the floor in raised and Braille letters?
- If an emergency intercom is provided, is it usable without voice communication?
- Is the emergency intercom identified by Braille and raised letters?
Lifts / Elevator Alternative Guidelines
- Can the lift be used without assistance? If not, is a call button provided?
- Is there at least 30" x 48" of clear space for a person in a wheelchair to approach to reach the controls and use the lift?
- Are controls between 15 and 48" high?
Further Information
For more information regarding these guidelines, please
contact Building Services or call us at 563.589.4150.