Atlanta Georgia / Marietta Georgia
Certified Inspector

Home, Condo, Commercial Inspection Services

COMMERCIAL ACCESSABILITY INSPECTION REPORT

Client Name: _________________________________                Report Number __________
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________

Agreed Inspection Fee:       _______________
Additional Fee For:             _______________
Additional Fee For:             _______________

TOTAL INSPECTION FEES:  ____________

14.1  About this accessibility inspection report

Various laws around the world require public accommodations to provide goods and services to people with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the general public.   Businesses benefit from the patronage of all people.  Those who own, lease, lease out, or operate places of public accommodation should have as a goal the identification and reduction of physical barriers to this patronage.  This inspection report will help identify possible accessibility deficiencies in existing facilities.

14.2  Who must comply

Most laws regarding accessibility only regulate new construction and remodeling and do not oblige existing building owners to reduce barriers if such reduction is not readily achievable.   This report does not cover all of the possible local, state, provincial and federal requirements regarding accessibility or barrier reduction.  The information presented within this report was derived from a visual-only inspection of the property and is intended solely as informal guidance, and is not a determination of legal rights or responsibilities. 

14.3  Stand alone inspection service option

This report may be offered in conjunction with a complete commercial building inspection or offered as a separate, stand-alone inspection service.  

14.4  The Accessibility Inspection Report

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Accessibility Inspection Report

Key:

 

            Y = Yes.  The statement is true and accessibility appears to be fine.

            N = No.  The statement is false and accessibility appears to be deficient.

            U = Unknown.  Inspector did not determine accessibility.
N/A = Not applicable.

              

1. Parking

 

1.1___There are enough accessible parking spaces (8 feet wide plus 5 foot access isle).       

Total number of parking spaces	Number of accessible parking spaces needed
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of total number of parking spaces
over 1,000	20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000

            

1.2___The accessible parking spaces are marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility.

1.3___The accessible parking spaces are the closest spaces to the accessible entrance of the building.

 

1.4___The accessible parking spaces have access isles that are part of the accessible route to the accessible entrance of the building.

 

2. Route of Travel

 

2.1___There is a route of travel from the accessible parking spaces to the accessible entrance that does not require the use of stairs.

 

2.2___The route of travel is at least 36 inches wide.

 

2.3___The slopes on the route of travel are not greater than 5% (1” rise/20” run).

 

2.4___The route of travel is stable, firm and slip resistant.

 

2.5___The curbs on the route of travel include ramped curb cuts with a width of at least 36 inches.

3. Ramps

3.1___Ramps longer than 6 feet have railings on both sides.

 

3.2___Railings are sturdy and between 34 and 38 inches high.

 

3.3___Ramps are stable, firm and slip resistant.

 

3.4___There is a 5 foot long level landing at the top and bottom of every 30 foot horizontal length of ramp and at every ramp switchback.

4. Entrance

4.1___The main entrance is accessible or there is a ramp or a lift or an alternative accessible entrance.

 

4.2___All inaccessible entrances have signs giving directions to the nearest accessible entrance.

 

4.3___The accessible entrance door has at least 32 inches of clear opening.

 

4.4___The accessible entrance door has at least 24 inches of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to the handle.

 

4.5___The accessible entrance door handle is no higher than 48 inches.

 

4.6___The accessible entrance door handle is operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).

 

4.7___The accessible entrance door can be opened without too much force (less than 8.5 lbs force).

 

4.8___The accessible entrance threshold is not a trip hazard or wheel chair barrier (less than ¼ inches high or less than ¾ inches high with bevels on both sides).

 

4.9___The automatic door closer (if one exists) on the accessible entrance takes at least 3 seconds to close the door.

5. Interior

5.1___The interior carpeting is low-pile and tightly woven.

 

5.2___There are no noted hindrances to a person who uses a cane.

 

5.3___The corridors are at least 36 inches wide.

 

5.4___The corridors have wheelchair passing spaces at reasonable intervals (less than 200 feet) or intersecting corridors that can be used as passing spaces.

6. Restrooms

6.1___Public rest rooms include at least one fully accessible rest room on an accessible route of travel.

 

6.2___The inaccessible rest rooms have signs that give directions to accessible one.

 

6.3___Pictograms or symbols are used to identify rest rooms.

 

6.4___Accessible rest room door handles are no higher than 48 inches.

 

6.5___Accessible rest room door handles are operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).

 

6.6___Accessible rest room doors can be opened without too much force (less than 5 lbs force).

 

6.7___The accessible rest room entry configuration provides adequate maneuvering and turn around space (60 inches in diameter) for wheelchairs.

 

6.8___The path to all fixtures in the accessible rest room is at least 36 inches wide.

 

6.9___The accessible rest room stall door is operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands) inside and out.

 

6.10___The accessible rest room has at least one wheelchair accessible stall that provides adequate maneuvering space for a wheelchair.

 

6.11___The wheelchair accessible stall has grab bars behind and on the side wall nearest the toilet.

 

6.12___The wheelchair accessible stall has a toilet seat that is 17 to 19 inches high.

 

6.13___The wheelchair accessible stall has a toilet seat that does not spring back to a lifted position.

 

6.14___The accessible rest room has at least one urinal with a rim no higher than 17 inches above the floor.

 

6.15___The accessible rest room has at least one lavatory with a 30 inch wide by 48 inch deep clear space in front of it.

 

6.16___The accessible rest room lavatory has a rim no higher than 34 inches.

 

6.17___The accessible rest room lavatory has at least 29 inches of knee space between the floor and the bottom of the lavatory apron.

 

6.18___The accessible rest room lavatory has no hot pipes or sharp surfaces underneath that could harm a person in a wheelchair.

 

6.19___The accessible rest room lavatory faucet can be operated with one closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).

 

6.20___The accessible rest room lavatory faucet (if self closing) permits the water to flow for at least 10 seconds.

 

6.21___The accessible rest room soap dispensers and hand dryers are within reach of a person in a wheelchair and are operable with one closed fist.

 

6.22___The accessible rest room mirror (if provided) is mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches.

7. Elevators

7.1___The passenger elevators are located on an accessible path of travel.

 

7.2___The passenger elevator doors have a clear opening of not less than 36 inches.

 

7.3___The passenger elevators have wheelchair turning spaces that are at least 68 inches wide by 51 inches deep.

 

7.4___The passenger elevators have controls that are not higher than 54 inches for side approach and not higher than 48 inches for front approach.

 

7.5___The passenger elevators have controls that are labeled in raised Braille.

 

7.6___The passenger elevators serve all public levels of the building.

8. Other

8.1___Notes regarding additional observed barriers are attached.

 

8.2___Exhibits are attached.

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