Creighton Administration Building 212018 Architectural Barrier Survey Hannah

Creighton Administration Building 2/1/2018 Architectural Barrier Survey Hannah Ehresman, Kelsey Russell, Kaitlyn Higgins, Lynette Akai

Off street Parking/Passenger Loading Findings 10 Total Spaces, 4 Accessible Spaces 46" route width Cement pavement ramps, sidewalks, and parking lot Grass on both sides of ramps that does not impede ramp path One railing on side (36. 5" height) No van accessible space

Off street Parking/Passenger Loading Recommendations Reconstruct parking area in order to accommodate van-accessible spaces Add signs for van-accessible spaces Add an access aisle for van accessible spaces

Approach To Selected Entrance Findings Inaccessible entrances do not have signs indicating inaccessible or nearest accessible entrance Slope 1: 12 50 feet from the accessible parking spot to entrance of facility

Approach To Selected Entrance Recommendations Provide signage indicating inaccessible entrances and signs that identify the nearest accessible entrance Ensure all ramps have stable railings on both sides

Entrance Findings Threshold into facility 1/8" and carpeted areas 1/8" Cement pavement into entrance No glare Double doors, each door is 38”, w/c and walker accessible Automatic door openers, 6 s until door closes Door handles open with closed fist, 39” from ground

Entrance Recommendations Oil and adjust door hinges to ensure doors can be opened without exerting a considerable amount of force Install lighter doors

Access to Essential Areas Findings Public services (restroom, offices, cafeteria) accessible on two different routes, stairs with no ramps on ground level > 5’ T-space (w/c reverses direction) area All public spaces at least 46” to 72” wide to find toilet/eating areas on ground level Restrooms entrance not fully accessible (only 27”) Emergency exit accessible on ground level with signs for EXIT

Access to Essential Areas Recommendations Provide access to all public services within the building on one accessible route Emergency systems should be equipped with audible and visible alarms Install lifts or ramps to provide access to all public areas Apply non-slip surfaces to stair treads

Public Restrooms Findings Public restrooms on ground level have signage for men and women No accessible/door directional signage or signs where accessible restrooms are located Door 27” width, accessible with closed fist, >5 lb door force Stalls < 5’ by 5’ T space clearance area, 23” height/55” width stall No grab bars 15” toilet seat height Faucets 19” clear space under sink Single lever handle faucet, operable with closed fist ” Paper towels/soap >38” from floor Sink 32” height

Public Restrooms Recommendations Reconstruct restroom entrances to make them accessible Provide accessible signs for restrooms on the side of the doors Widen the restroom doorways to at least 32" and adjust door closers Remove any existing obstructions in the path of restroom fixtures Make at least one stall larger with grab bars around the commode

Public Telephones and Water Fountains Findings No public telephone on ground level Water fountain > 30” x 48” clear floor space Spout 32” from floor Controls mounted on the front and both sides, operable with closed fist

Public Telephones and Water Fountains Recommendations Install a public telephone that is accessible and provide signage to indicate where public telephone is located Install a hearing-aid compatible phone with volume controls Add a cane-detectable barrier on each side of water fountain on floor level.

Access for the Visually Impaired Findings Braille signage available for restrooms, elevators, and office rooms. Voice activated assistance not found on ground level or for emergency assistance. No audible door opening/closing and floor indicators on elevator.

Access for the Visually Impaired Recommendations Install voice activated assistance around doorways and other busy areas in the building Install voice assistance in elevator indicating which floor level it is on or is going as well as when the doors open and close

Assistance/Physical Aids Available Findings Automatic door openers for outside entrances (not inside building) No other current assistive technology on ground level

Assistance/Physical Aids Available Recommendations Install a ramp by the stairs going from the first floor to the second, this would provide better wheelchair access to allow those to move from the first floor to the second without having to go outside to the other entrance. Automatic door sensors that open the door without having to press a button, this could aid those who have less range of motion, lack functional use of their upper extremities, or have high tone.

Recommendations Prioritized Recommendations Reconstruct parking area in order to accommodate van-accessible spaces Provide adequate space to transfer out of vans with wheelchairs. Install a ramp by the stairs going from the first floor to the second Providing access to all areas of the first level without having to go outside to another accessible entrance without stairs. Widen the restroom doorways to at least 32" and adjust door closers Widen doorways/stalls so it is wheelchair accessible.

General Floor Plan